If anyone has any news or events they would like to share, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Monday morning. Thank you.
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Plans are being finalized for the Weeping Water Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, September 28th. A day of fun, food and music, sponsored by the Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce.
Registration forms for the Scavenger Hunt may be picked up at City Hall during the week of September 23-28. Completed forms must be turned in at the Auditorium (Gibson Hall) by 4pm on September 28. A random drawing will be held for two $50 Chamber Bucks Certificates. Must be 16 or older to participate. One entry per person. Need not be present to win.
Residents, businesses and organizations are encouraged to use their imagination and create a unique scarecrow. All entries should be ready for registration at City Hall by September 23 and will be displayed during the week of the 23-28. The public is welcome to vote for their favorite scarecrow at City Hall during the week of the 23-27 or vote at the Auditorium on September 28 during the craft show between 9am and 4pm. Prize awards will be attached to the winning scarecrows shortly after the voting ends and cash awards of $50 for 1st place, $25 for 2nd place and $10 for 3rd place will be forwarded to the winners within the following week. Additional information regarding the Scarecrow Contest can be obtained by contacting Kay Gerdes and/or Linda Fleming at 402-267-5152.
Tammy Cavanaugh (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) has over 20 vendors available for the Indoor/Outdoor Craft Show to be held from 9am-4pm. Tammy is also in charge of the Silent Auction, which will be displayed and offered for silent bids at the auditorium. Bids will close at 3pm. Everyone is encouraged to prepare a basket or box of goods for this event as proceeds will go toward local community projects.
Museum Tours of Heritage House Museum and Memory Lane Museum will be offered throughout the day.
Rope making and blacksmithing demonstrations will be provided throughtout the day.
Children can be entertained with the pumpkin painting and fall craft projects being provided at the Gazebo.
A Show N Shine non-judged free event, which is open to all types of vehicles, street rods, antiques, classic cars, muscle cars, motorcyles, trucks and tractors will be held on Eldora Avenue from 11am-4pm. Contact Beau Flint at 402-297-6660 to pre-register.
The After Prom Group will sponsor bingo from 2-4pm at the Community Center.
Throughout the day, there will be a Pumpkin Festival from 10am-6pm at the nearby Bloom Where You're Planted Farm located at 911 S 108th Street, Avoca.
Fall Community Wide Garage Sales are also scheduled for the 28th, which will also add to all of the community's activities. Contact Lisa Hohn at 402-267-4685 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be included in the community listing and map.
For additional information, contact any of the listed numbers, check out www.WeepingWaterChamber.org or call 402-267-5152.
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Senior Citizen Meals at the Community Center
101 W Eldora Ave Suite 3
start serving at 11am
contact Ruth Vogt at 402-267-5303
to reserve a meal or schedule a delivery
September 18, 2013
liver & onions
mash potatoes
green beans
cottage cheese/peaches
lemon bars
September 20, 2013
roast beef/gravy
mash potatoes
carrots/cabbage
jello
banana bar
September 23, 2013
meatballs in gravy
mash potatoes
california blend
fruit salad
pudding
September 25, 2013
baked chicken
mash potatoes/gravy
green beans
jello
birthday cake
ice cream
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Blakes pharmacy will be providing free flu shots to all Medicare patients on Monday, October 7, 2013 from 11am-noon at the Community Center, 101 W Eldora, Suite 3, Weeping Water NE. Please bring your Medicare card with you.
Shots will be offered to non-Medicare patients at a cost of $25.
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has two new support groups.
Life Management meets at 6pm, Thursday nights. This group is for anyone who experiences depression, any mental health or spiritual issue, or just plain coping with life. This group is led by Rev. Dr. James McReynolds, pastor since 2005. Pastor holds M.Div., D.Min. degrees from Vanderbilt University Divinity School and Psy.D from the University of Oxford in England. He is a licensed mental practitioner in Nebraska and a certified spiritual director.
On Tuesday mornings at 10am, Dr. McReynolds leads an ecumenical support group for people who are more than 55 years of age. The goal is to find happiness and taking risks and trusting God as we grow older. Common myths of aging, aptitudes, transititions, retirement, the family system, relationships, money, mature faith, and sharing with new friends.
First Christian Church is located north of the Weeping Water Post Office.
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APPLEJACK FESTIVAL!
September 20, 21, & 22, 2013
Parade showcasing 30+ marching bands - Saturday 1pm
Classic Car Show - Sunday 8am-4pm
Arts & Crafts Fairs - Saturday & Sunday
Fun Run/Walk - Saturday 7:30am
Quilt Show - Saturday & Sunday
Outdoor Concerts - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Apple Harvest Festivities - all season long
Carnival - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
"An Enchanted Arboretum" Public Art Display
and SO MUCH MORE
FIND OUT MORE AT
http://www.nebraskacity.com/CWT/External/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EvemtID=940
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FOR SALE
Chain-Link Dog Kennel
12'X12'X6' high - Includes 3' walk-thru gate
3'X4' section cut out for attaching dog house (dog house NOT included)
You Haul - $150 Cash
In Murray 402-235-2926
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The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services, Nebraska Radon Program, is conducting their annual state Radon Poster Contest. This contest is open to all Nebraska children aged 9-14. DHHS will submit the three winning posters of the state contest to the National Radon Poster Contest, where 4 winners receive cash prizes between $400-$1000 as well as national recognition. Last year a Nebraska child won third place in the National contest, which was wonderful!
Posters are due November 1st and need to be sent to:
Nebraska Radon Program
301 Centennial Mall South
PO Box 95026
Lincoln NE 68509
To learn more about the Nebraska Radon Poster Contest and to see last year examples:
http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/radon_postercontest.aspx
For official rules and submission forms for the Radon Poster Contest:
http://sosradon.org/poster-contest
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