Elmwood News- October 16, 2019

  Elmwood Park  Bess Streeter Aldrich House  Cass County News 

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 Bess Streeter Aldrich Primitives Display

Make sure to stop by the Bess Streeter Aldrich to see the latest antiques and primitives. 

Every room is beautiful and the combination of antiques and primitives mix very well. 

This display remains until mid-November when the holiday and Christmas trees grace the halls.

Market to Market 

Did you know the largest one-day relay race in the nation came through Elmwood and Murdock? Isn't that cool.

This wouldn't be possible without hundreds of volunteers. Each group actually raised money for their organization. 

The Market to Market race brought over 5,000 runners from 35 states. The 76-mile race started in Omaha and ended in Lincoln. 

Dozens of local volunteers helped out at exchange points and making sandwiches. Hank even helped out.

Thanks to Julie and her sandwich crew. Lunch was delicious. 

 Pumpkins and Fall Decorations

 Don't forget to go over to the Pumkin patch and pick up some pumpkins and fall decorations. 

Even visitors came from Lincoln to pick out pumpkins.

You don't have to go to a big pumpkin patch and be over stimulated with all the activities, hustle and bustle. Memories and traditions are created with ones you love.

Elementary School Trick or Treating 

You are never too old to Trick or Treat. Or to enjoy Halloween.

The Elmwood-Murdock S.O.S. is looking for table sponsors for Trick or Treat night. Fun for parents, grandparents and even perfect for a business. 

Friday, October 25th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Would you like to help out contact Pam Goudie at pgoudie2@gmail.com or the phone number below. 

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Come dressed in your costume to enjoy an afternoon of fun!
Date: Sunday, October 27th

Time: 2:00-4:00 PM

Place: Elmwood Christian Church Parking Lot

Please park in the Elmwood Park parking lot. In case of rain, we will be set up inside the

Christian Church.

Contact Deb Lenz with any questions at 402-450-3034.

EMMA Meeting

How long until the Holiday Extravaganza?

Well, 54 days and a wake-up to be exact! You know what they say, it will be here before you know it.

Are you making plans? EMMA is. Do you have ideas to share?

Let us know, or stop by the next EMMA meeting on Monday, Oct 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Community Center.

Did you know you don't have to be a merchant to join EMMA? Anyone is welcome to join as a "leader" for only $10 per year.

Come join us and help us plan a wonderful Holiday Extravaganza 2019!

The Starry Knight parade happens at night. So how do you see the entries? Lights? Lights strung around tires, on floats. but lights with no extension cords. Battery-powered lights. Think about having an entry this year. Gather your groups, organization, or business and come up with something fun and imaginative.

Halloween CLOSED ALL DAY!

Trick or Treating and Haunted Room/House
6 pm-9 pm

Halloween Night.

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 2-6 pm

Wednesday 2 pm -6 pm

Thursday 10 am - 2 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm    

 4th Annual Elmwood Murdock Back Pack Craft Fair

Saturday, November 30, 219 

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Looking for crafters and artisans. Tables start at only $ 40.00 

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You can even follow them on Twitter at EMKnightsSchool 

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  

St. Paul United Methodist Church

400 West G Street

Elmwood, NE  68349

Sunday School (Sept.-May)  9:30 a.m.

Worship Services 10:35 a.m.

During the weekdays, Son-Shine Child Care Center partners with the church for

daycare of 6-week-old infants to school-age children.

The daycare phone is 402-994-2384.

 The church is involved in the

Cass County Food Pantry,

The BackPack Program,

Joint Vacation Bible School and other community activities.

Pastor Michelle Chesnut

Cell Phone 402-314-7988  Church Phone: 402-994-6735

E-mail: stpaulelmwood@gmail.com

 Website:  elmwoodmurdockumc.com 

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. 

 Morning Coffee Bar 8:00 am

Short Story Contest 

Generate a fictional short story that is written in the wholesome spirit displayed by Bess Streeter Aldrich in her works while incorporating a theme that focuses on Nebraska’s family life, economy, history, cultural diversity, and/or geography (past, present, and/or future). Writers are encouraged to focus on historical and/or realistic topics. This year the Aldrich Foundation is paying tribute to Mrs. Aldrich’s book Spring Came on Forever and it would be an excellent resource.

Here are some of the guidelines below and if you would like to see more visit their Facebook page or email me at editor@elmwoodnebraska.com for complete rules and guidelines.

Deadline is midnight February 17, 2020

 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. 

 (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. 

 Don't forget to send me your news 

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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Soup Dinner

Sunday, October 27th

11:30 - 1:30 pm

Several different types of soups, pies, and desserts.