Elmwood News - July 31, 2019

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Elmwood Car Show

August 3, 2019 

Registration 8:30 -11 am

Awards 3:00 pm

Come join us for the 2nd Annual Elmwood Car/Bike Show. Registration is from 8:30 to 11:00am. Registration fee is $15.00 (includes 1 meal ticket). You can pre-register by emailing fkncarbikeshow@gmail.com. Awards will be announced at 3:00 pm at The Quonset Bar & Grill.

 The Elmwood Public Library is proud to announce that they were recently awarded a grant from the Pilcrow Foundation, and just this week received a shipment of 93 brand new hardcover books!

“Back in December, the library board decided that the focus of 2019 would be to obtain more new books for young readers. So we did some research as to what we had in stock and what we needed,” said Anne Pope. “This past spring, I discovered the Pilcrow Foundation. They specialize in helping to provide quality books for young readers ages 4-12. I applied for a grant and we were lucky enough to receive an award!”

The Pilcrow Foundation is based out of Oregon and their mission is to provide new, high-quality hardcover books to rural libraries. They recognize the importance of these smaller libraries as they can often be the center of the community and a place to learn together and share ideas.

Library Director Anne Pope says, “Not only were we excited to receive our 70 new books that we selected from the foundation’s catalog, but then found out that the Pilcrow Foundation included an extra 23 books on math and science for free, courtesy of a donation by Mr. Hal Berenson and Mrs. Laura Ackerman of Colorado.”

Anne says she and her staff will be working on processing the new books for young readers over the next few days. Readers young and old are encouraged to check out the classics and new fan favorites very soon!

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Summer Reading Recap

2019 was a record-setting summer at the library! Library Director Anne Pope stated that over 68 children registered for the summer reading program that was held on Wednesday afternoons in June. “It was so much fun! The groups were large, but the kids had a good time and I’m very grateful to my volunteers who helped out each week.” Anne credits Tracey, Madison, Kaitlynn, and Lauren Ashlock, Lily Pope, Marissa Oehlerking, Alyssa Closner, Drake Clements and Trevin McKenzie for the bulk of the success.

This year’s theme was, “A Universe of Stories.” Anne read space-related stories to the kids and then they participated in games, made crafts or watched movies relating to the space theme. During the course of the month, children earned entries into a drawing. The more meetings they came to and the more books they read, the more entries they got in the Library raffle. Children earned notebooks, slime, flashlights and more.

One of the more fun prizes was a free ticket for both a child and an adult to an Omaha Storm Chasers game! Anne wants to remind parents that, “If your child won a voucher, please know that it’s good on either August 7 or August 11. It will get you and your child in for free. However, if you want to upgrade the ticket, that is totally possible! The Storm Chasers suggest taking the voucher to their box office ahead of time to help you out.”

Anne also hopes that given all of the activity at the library this summer, the kids are encouraged to continue their visits once school is in session. Library hours are Mondays 3pm-8pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2pm-6pm and Thursdays and Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Spread the word about the Elmwood Public Library!

Visit the Overdrive website for more information on checking out electronic books and media. 
www.help.overdrive.com 

Library hours

Monday 3- 8pm

Tuesday 2-6pm

Wednesday 2 pm -6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 2 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm   

Did you know we have a Community Calendar on the website? 

5K Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

September 7, 2019, 7:30 am

One month away from the registration dealing. Get those registrations in at the Sign-up sheet. HERE

Proceeds benefit the Elmwood Rescue

Yoga in the Park 

Saturday mornings 8 am - 9 am

Cost is $5/person

Join us for Yoga in the Park at the Elmwood Park on Saturday mornings, brought to you by Dyan Lynn Bacon, owner of The Zen Room.  It keeps growing each week and there is even discussion of adding another day based on the increased response. 

We will count those that mark the event as “going” (click here) as registered. The final count will be checked 24 hours prior to the event. If there are fewer than 4 people marked as going, the event will be canceled for that Saturday morning.

If the events continue to be successful, we will plan to do Yoga in the Park into the Fall and possibly, pending a location, into Winter.

Bring a friend, a yoga mat (or towel) and a water bottle and come to relax during an hour of yoga!

**This is an all-level event, beginners are not only welcome - they are ENCOURAGED!! See you on the mat!!

Bess Streeter Aldrich House & Museum

 New 1950's Exhibit is currently available for viewing at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

Wed, Thurs, Sat, & Sundays 

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Also available for scheduled tours. 

The Aldrich Foundation is excited to share information about our upcoming August Exhibit. Please share this post with all your textile enthusiasts as this is a unique opportunity to learn from three accomplished needlework enthusiasts.

On Sunday, August 18, there will be demonstrations by all three. Check out the flyer for specific details.

Learn about penny-type rugs, hearth rugs, miniature quilting, feed sack quilts and much more. 

If you belong to a group that would like to attend this exhibit and have one or more of the ladies share their talent on a different date, please contact us.

Elmwood Farmers Market & Junk in the Trunk

People are LOOKING for Sweet Corn!!

Do you have sweet corn? Bring it to the Elmwood park Saturday morning to the Farmers market. 

Is your garden producing an overabundance of sweet corn, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes or anything else? 

Do you like baking cinnamon rolls, cookies, or making crafts?

Do you have honey, eggs, or even make jelly, wine or seasoning dip mixes or soup mixes?

Bring them to the Elmwood Farmers market on Saturday mornings.

You don't need anything fancy. Heck, you don't even need a table. Just bring a chair to sit. 

We have regulars who show up every week. People are asking for tomatoes, sweet corn, and other produce. 

  Junk in the Trunk

 Trying to get rid of stuff? Have cool stuff you don't want anymore? 

Bring it, sell it, share it!

RENT the Community Center

Having a baby shower, family reunion or large family dinner?

You can have your party and STILL keep your house clean.

Only $75.00 for four to 6 hours.

Call 402-994-2145 for more details and to set your date. 

 NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE

There is a wealth of information on the new Elmwood-Murdock website. It is updated on a daily basis by various teachers and department heads.    

Check out the calendar on the Elmwood Website

 (click here or on the banner above to find the monthly calendar for the month) 

When your group or club meets for an event, take some photos and send them to me with a summary of what was happening and I'll post them here in the Elmwood Newsletter. 

Readers want to see involvement in and around our village.  It not only helps to promote our town, but it could create interest in joining your group.

Youth groups and other civic groups do litter pick-up, sponsor Easter egg hunts, collect food for those less fortunate and meet for crafting, among lots of other events. 

Be sure to check the calendar to the right for upcoming events, also.

Send your updates, announcements, and photos of the events, at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com  

Elmwood #LittleFreePantry

The Little Free Pantry is located between Hufstader Chiropractor, the Elmwood Meat Market, and the Village Hall. 

 Elmwood Christian Church Update 

We are currently serving hard ice cream in dishes.
we have 8 different flavors to choose from.

Elmwood C Store
402-994-3305

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Area News 

Pirate Summer at the Lofte!

The Lofte Community Theatre, located in Manley, NE, is having several Events this month! 

Kicking off “Pirate Summer”, we will be hosting The Jolly Rogers, The Original Singing Pirates of the Midwest from Kansas City on Saturday, July 13th at 7 PM. The Jolly Rogers invites you to join in on the fun as they record their Lofte show for their 30th anniversary CD/DVD release! The Jolly Rogers is a ribald crew of singing-comedy pirates that have proudly been the source of first-rate maritime music for almost 30 years. Locals may remember The JR’s from their run at The Renaissance Faire of the Midlands at Iowa Western Community College (1991-2003). Break out your peg-legs and pirate outfits for a costume contest judged by The JR’s themselves! The Jolly Rogers rate their show a very light PG-13 due to suggestive dialog and heavy-handed and thinly-veiled innuendo. The JR’s are clever and naughty (like Benny Hill), not crass and dirty!

The members of The Jolly Rogers are (left to right) Kurt Hanover as Bloodbard, Cliff Lawson as Devin Blackheart, Chris Berger as Kane, Mark Stahl as Mayhem, and Sean Foree as Bottomless Pete.

The Lofte will also have a Food and Beer Tent, called The Cutthroat Inn, every Saturday from July 13th to August 3rd. (July 13, 20, 27 and August 3rd) beginning at 4:30 PM. The Menu includes Brisket, Smoked Turkey Legs, BBQ Pulled Pork, Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob, plus special Pirate Rum Drinks and Craft Beer.

On July 20th, more Pirates will arrive and we will begin production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s, Pirates of Penzance. The Book and Lyrics by Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, and Music by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan.

Set sail with this hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, and an eccentric Major-General. Our hopeful story follows young Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been apprenticed to a raucous band of pirates. He disavows the pirates' way of life and tries to win over the heart of Major-General Stanley's songbird daughter, Mabel. Complications arise that may prevent the budding romance and lead to the death of 'The very model of a modern Major-General.'

The Lofte cast of 30 actors includes Wade Mumford as The Pirate King, Piper Monson, who just returned from the Jimmy Awards on Broadway will play Mabel, Wendy Allen as Ruth, and Erik Quam as the Major General. Many new Born-in-a-Barn Players are joining the Lofte for the first time: John Celesky, Sam Bass, Jacob Goetz, Dillon Holsteen, Dillon Kirby, Matthew Kischer, Emanuel Meloy, John Kinney, Kameron Monahan, CeCe Hastreiter, Tammy Kruger, Gillian Pearson, Bobbie Ritzman, Kristan Robbins, and Leandra Rodriguez.

Tickets for this event can be purchased by calling the Lofte Community Theatre box office at 402-234-2553, or by visiting the theatre’s website at www.Lofte.org and clicking on “Tickets”.

About The Lofte Community Theatre: The Lofte Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit community theatre, located in Manley Nebraska, approximately 25 miles south of Omaha. The theatre, a new post-and-beam style performing arts facility can seat approximately 330 patrons for each performance. Actors and audience members enjoy a beautiful climate-controlled venue year around. The Lofte offers a full concession stand, and also sells beer and wine. The theatre offers six core season productions each year as well as many special events featuring visiting artists including week-long children’s theater workshop, a free Veterans Day concert, and host high-school one-act play competitions in the fall. Approximately 12,000 visitors come through the doors annually.