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FRIDAY, MAY 24

Madison County Blood dive today (Friday) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church-Mo Synod, 605 S. Fifth in Norfolk

The Field of Flags Memorial Day tribute can be viewed today (Friday) at dusk through Tuesday, May 28th. This is a tribute to all of the fallen soldiers since the 9/11. The display can be viewed at 804 North Birch Street in Norfolk.

SATURDAY, MAY 25

The Antique Tractor Pull is today (Saturday) at Ag Park in Columbus. Begins at 11am. Up to 10,000 pounds. There will be food and alcohol on the grounds and hooks are $15.

The Single Wheelers Square Dance Club of Norfolk is hosting it’s 30^th Annual Memorial Weekend Square Dance today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) at the Gymnasium of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska in Norfolk. Dancing begins at 10am. For more information call (402) 371-9276

Platte County Blood drive is today (Saturday) from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at American Red Cross Columbus Chapter, 2905 23rd St. in Columbus

SUNDAY, MAY 26

Today (Sunday) The Coleridge Community Club will host a Pancake Breakfast.

Serving from 8am – 12:30pm at the Coleridge Community Building.

Free Will Donations with proceeds going to support youth activities.

The Norfolk Public Library will be closed today (Sunday) and tomorrow (Monday) in observance of Memorial day.

Prairie Days Fundraiser is today (Sunday) from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Come support Tilden Prairie Days and have a delicious lunch followed by pie and ice cream!

MONDAY, MAY 27

The Boone County Historical Society will present their second annual Decoration Day today (Monday) at 1pm in Fuller Park in Albion.

The Norfolk Public Library will be closed today (Monday) in observance of Memorial Day.

American Legion Post 16 in Norfolk is sponsoring a Memorial Day Ceremony today (Monday) which will begin at 10:45 am at Central Park. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry will be the keynote speaker. The public is invited.

There will be a 5k Fun Run/Walk benefiting the Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims today (Monday) at 11am. Free donations will be accepted. The run will begin at the Tilden Community Hospital and they’ll have free hot dogs and snacks.

TUESDAY, MAY 28

Dine out at either Norfolk Pizza Hut locations today (Tuesday) between 5pm and 8pm and a will a portion of their sales will be donated to Mosaic. (402-379-3888)

Madison County blood drive is today (Tuesday) from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at American Red Cross, 2612 W. Norfolk Ave. in Norfolk

Platte County blood drive is today (Tuesday) from 12-6 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1470 24th Ave. in Columbus

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

Platte County blood drive is today (Wednesday) from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at American Red Cross Columbus Chapter, 2905 23rd St. in Columbus

Registration deadline for the Norfolk YMCA’s Summer Day Camp. Day Camp week #2 is June 3-7. The theme is “All Aboard!”, for more information call 371-9770

FRIDAY, MAY 31

Winside Community Rummage sale will be today (Friday) 8:00 a.m.to
7:00 p.m. and tomorrow (Saturday) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pick up map of locations at St.Paul’s Church (corner of Crawford and Hunter).

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

The 2nd annual Children’s Hospital & Medical Center garage sale is today (Saturday) the 7th, and 8th at 405 Meadow Lane in Woodland Park. 100% of all proceeds are donated to Children’s Hospital in Omaha. Donations are being accepted either in items for the sale or cash donations for Children’s as well. Anyone interested in donating can call or message Tony at (402)992-0361

Petersburg Volunteer Fire Dept.’s Annual Cruise & Dance night will be held today (Saturday) in downtown Petersburg. A poker run will start at the Knotty Pine at 11am. A free will BBQ will begin at 5pm and the Dance with the Rumbles from 9pm to 1am.

Needles, Hooks and Books will meet today (Saturday) at 2:30 at the Norfolk Public Library. This is an informal time to work on a project, share info, talk about books, and meet others with similar interests. (402-844-2108)

The Plainview Bullride is today (Saturday)

Stan Risinger Benefit Poker Run is today (Saturday) at the Brunswick Auditorium in Brunswick. Registration will be from 12:30 to 2pm. It will be $10 per hand. All motorcycles and other vehicles are welcome. Proceeds will benefit Stan Risinger to help him pay for medical expenses. Stan is currently fighting colon cancer.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Pioneer Kids Day is today (Sunday) from 1:30 to 4:40pm at the Pierce Museum. All ages are welcome to experience pioneer life. Make butter, wash clothes, learn to quilt and much more!

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a free clinic today (Thursday) in Grand Island. The clinics are one on one and confidential. This is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch. Call 1-800-464-0258 to sign up.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

The 16^th Annual Mosaic Golf Classic will be held today (Friday) at Fair Play Golf Course in Norfolk. Registration begins at 10am with an 11am shotgun start. A hot dog lunch will be available with pin & door prizes awarded. (Scott, 402-379-3888)

Battle Creek Fun days begins today (Friday) and will last until Sunday.

The 2nd annual Children’s Hospital & Medical Center garage sale is today (Friday) and tomorrow at 405 Meadow Lane in Woodland Park. 100% of all proceeds are donated to Children’s Hospital in Omaha. Donations are being accepted either in items for the sale or cash donations for Children’s as well. Anyone interested in donating can call or message Tony at (402)992-0361

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

The 9^th Annual Christian Cross Festival will be held at Skyview Park in Norfolk today (Saturday) from 1-10:30pm. There will be live music, face painting, crafts, inflatables and a fireworks display. For more information visit www.christiancrossfestival.org

Battle Creek Fun Days continues today (Saturday).

The BC Lions Club Mobile Screening Unit will be on the corner of 2nd and Main St. today (Saturday) in Battle Creek. The Mobile Unit will be there from 9am to 3pm.

Tilden Community Hospital Foundation will be hosting its ninth annual Four-Person Scramble Golf Tournament today (Saturday) at Kelly’s Country Club. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m.; dinner and prizes follow the final round. The entry fee for each four-person team is $160. It is limited to 24 teams, so get your team in early! Registration fees must be paid by May 31. Register by calling Amanda Broberg at Tilden Community Hospital, 402-368-5343. All proceeds benefit TCH’s heart monitor project.

Newman Grove Q125 Shell Creek Valley Days Fun Run & Walk is today (Saturday) at 8am. The race begins at the Gazebo on Main Street.There will be a $15 entry fee with t-shirt for the 5 &2 mile run, a $10 fee with t-shirt for 2 mile walk. Checks are payable to N.G. Fun Run. For more information contact Dennis at 402-447-6490.

The Newman Grove Q125 22-mile Bike Ride is today (Saturday) at 9:30am. The ride begins at the Gazebo on Main Street and continues to Lindsay and back. There will be a $15 entry fee with t-shirt and $10 entry fee without t-shirt. Checks are payable to N.G. Fun Run. Call Dennis at 402-447-6490 or click here for more information.

The 51st annual Clarkson Czech Festival will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 14th, 15th and 16th. One of the many events during this popular ethnic festival is the talent search, which will kick off the festivities on Friday, June 14th. This event, along with all of the other entertainment at the front stage area is free to the general public. Any individual or group is invited to participate in the talent contest. Instrumental, vocal and various dancing types of talent will be accepted and trophies will be awarded. There is not an entry fee required to participate, however it is necessary to pre-register. The sign up deadline for the contest is Today (Saturday)

The 2nd annual Children’s Hospital & Medical Center garage sale is today (Saturday) at 405 Meadow Lane in Woodland Park. 100% of all proceeds are donated to Children’s Hospital in Omaha. Donations are being accepted either in items for the sale or cash donations for Children’s as well. Anyone interested in donating can call or message Tony at (402)992-0361

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Today (Sunday) is the last day of Battle Creek Fun Days.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a free clinic today (Thursday) in Norfolk. The clinics are one on one and confidential. This is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch. Call 1-800-464-0258 to sign up.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

The Widowed, Divorced and Separated will be playing pitch tonight (Friday) in the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall in Norfolk beginning at 7:15pm. Anyone who is widowed, divorced or separated is invited to attend. (402-371-2846)

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

1C, Peace Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church are sponsoring the 1st Annual Be The Beacon Biker Rally today (Saturday). This rally is designed to help raise funds for local charities such as the Columbus Rescue Mission, Youth for Christ and the Wounded Warriors Project. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Mahoney at: 402-276-9163. More information can be found at http://1cchurch.com/

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Today (Friday) is the longest day of the year, thousands of people across the country will unite in a sunrise-to-sunset event, called The Longest Day, to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s disease. The Longest Day is a team event to raise funds to fuel the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Call (402) 420-2540 for more information

Please join the Mid-America Working Terrier Association tonight (Friday) for dinner, auction and wine tasting to support breast cancer research. Dinner will be at 6pm at the club house behind the dog park. For more information call 402-841-7968

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

The 3rd Annual Mark Mullins Memorial Fishing Tournament is today (Saturday) at the Verdel Landing/Blue Moon Resort from 8am to 3pm.

The First Annual Golf Classic for Greg Mefford is today (Saturday) at the Norfolk Country Club. The mission for this tournament is to raise funds to build an indoor hitting facility for the Norfolk Little League. All proceeds will go to Norfolk Little League. For more information click here

Jack Russell Terrier Trial is today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) at Ta-Ha Zouka Park. Terrier Trial will be held in the dog park and behind the shelter house by the dog park. They will start each day at 8:30 am. For more information contact Patti at 402-841-7968 or by email: mawta@live.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

The Clearwater Rodeo begins today (Friday)

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

The Clearwater Rodeo continues today (Saturday)

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

Today is the final day of the Clearwater Rodeo (Sunday)

SATURDAY, JULY 6

There will be a street dance in Coleridge tonight (Saturday) and The Rumbles will be playing.

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The 2013 Norfolk Panther basketball summer camps for students grades 1-8 begins Tuesday, May 28th. Contact Aly Bowers at Norfolk High School for registration information, 644-2529

Keystone Christian Academy in Norfolk is currently accepting registration for the 2013/14 school year for students in preschool to 9^th grade. Please call (402) 371-3531 for an appointment.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is looking for Family Fishing Participants! Multiple Family Fishing events are hosted across the state. These events are absolutely free with loaner rods, bait and fishing instructions also provided to participants. If you would like more information call 402-471-5447 or visit familyfishing.outdoornebraska.gov

The Nebraska Department of Labor has training opportunities for young adults who need assistance finding a job. They offer work experiences, on-the-job trainings, tuition assistance, mileage and uniform or tool assistance. If you are 21 and under and need help finding employment, contact Kim at 402-326-4847.

The Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Dept. invites you to take part in an online health survey. The survey is designed to identify the health issues and risks that are most important to residents of Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton Counties. Go online to www.elvphd.org to take the survey by April 15^th and register to win a $200 grocery gift certificate.

NWS PEACE and the Department of State are seeking caring families in the area to host high school age international exchange students. These students are from 15 to 18 years old and will be with you from 5 to 12 months. The deadline to become a host family is August 1. For more information call 1-866-846-3977.

The Norfolk AYSO 402 Regional Commissioner Position is now open. Contact AYSO for more information. (ayso402@yahoo.com)

Nielsen Photography by Dani Hadcock in Stanton offers Free Photos for families who are about to deploy, home for R&R, or within 3 weeks of returning from deployment. This includes a free 30 minute photo session and a free CD will all images of their choice. This is a 100% free service supporting families with loved ones in our Nations Military. (Dani, 402-640-9921)

Stanton Youth Football has openings for the 2013 season for boys currently in 2^nd through 5^th grades. (402-920-2996, lisakwilke@yahoo.com)

If you are separated or divorced, you’re invited to meet with DivorceCare every Thursday night at 7, at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus or Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk. There is no registration fee, and child care is not provided. (402-564-8311)

The Norfolk Salvation Army needs your help to stock the shelves in their Food Pantry. Donations of non-perishable and perishable items may be dropped off at the Salvation Army office at 7^th & Norfolk Avenue between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Saturday. (Canned vegetables, canned meats, canned fruit, pasta noodles, rice, dry beans, juice, peanut butter, frozen meats.) (402-379-4663)

UNL Extension is offering several lawn & garden programs this spring that are open to the public and part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Master Gardener training program. These six training sessions will run from 6:30 till 9pm, in the Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk. All six training sessions can be attended for $25. (402-370-4040, 402-375-3310)

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership holds the Norfolk Immunization Clinic on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 till 4:30, and Mondays and Fridays by appointment at 1405 Riverside Boulevard in Norfolk. Lead screening is also available for $10. This clinic is open to the public, with no income guidelines. Past immunization records are required. Operation Great Start information is also available. (402-379-1380)

Norfolk Country Inn and Bailey’s Bistro & Lounge is making a picture display wall to honor our military and veterans from northeast Nebraska. Bernie Auten will super-impose the soldier’s picture over a picture of the American Flag and fireworks from Boomfest, to be displayed in a 5 by 8 frame on the wall. Active duty and veterans and their families are asked to provide a digital picture of the service member in their Class A Uniform. (Email pictures to GM@NorfolkCountryInn.com)

Care, give, recycle and help a child read when you donate your usable eyeglasses to the Lions Club. The Lions Club has donation boxes set up throughout the town, including here at our studio. Bring your old eyeglasses for donation and make a difference. (402-371-0100, Khris Buettner)

TeamMates of Norfolk recently received 30 students nominations, and is in great need of mentors. They are looking for caring adults who enjoy working with youth. Mentors typically meet with a student once a week at lunchtime or during a study hall. Mentoring is done during the school year on school grounds. Mentors give youth a sense of hope, purpose, and vision. (402-841-0326, 402-841-0596, teammates.org)

Northeast Nebraska Humane Society calendars are now available for sale at Healthy Paws on Benjamin Avenue, Companion Vet Clinic on Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk Vet Clinic on Omaha Avenue, and at upcoming events. Calendars are $12 each, and a limited supply will be printed.

The American Red Cross offers several health and safety training courses at their Norfolk office. First Aid/CPR/AED will be provided monthly. These courses are perfect for daycare providers, manufacturing industries, office personnel, and anyone that wants to learn to save a life. Advance registration is required for all classes. (1-800-RED-CROSS, redcross.org)

The Norfolk Arts Center offers many classes for all ages, including preschool art, young adult programs like cartooning and drawing, and a variety of adult programs, including painting, drawing, culinary arts, and more. (norfolkartscenter.org)

The Norfolk Salvation Army offers several programs for the community to enjoy, including Zumba classes, men’s and women’s clubs, kids clubs, teen club on Friday nights, and much more. Visit SANorfolk.org to find out more. (402-379-4663)

The Norfolk VFW serves breakfast every Sunday morning from 8:30 till 12:30. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for kids 6 to 12. It’s all you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee. Proceeds help support the Norfolk VFW and it’s programs.

Central Community College in Columbus offers a wide variety of classes to fit any schedule, from computers to cooking, business to CPR, and much more. (402-562-1293, cccneb.edu/commed)

If you are interested in sharing positive tools and strategies to deal with depression in a confidential, anonymous adult peer support group in the Norfolk area, call 402-316-3884.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. It also does not discriminate as it is the leading cause of death for most racial/ethnic groups in the United States, including African Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Hispanics, and whites. Risk factors include: inactivity, obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol and Diabetes. (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

The Norfolk Art Center has Open Art Night every Thursday from 6:30 till 9pm. It’s free and open to everyone high school age and up. Those attending are responsible for bringing their own materials to work on. There will be no formal structure or format, just show up, work on stuff, socialize, learn. (norfolkartscenter.org)

Northeast Nebraska Humane Society is raising funds to build a shelter north of Norfolk which will serve all of Northeast Nebraska. Until the shelter is built, the group is helping homeless animals through a network of foster care volunteers. It’s a very rewarding experience and saves the life of an animal. (debday@telebeep.com, 402-316-4848)

The American Cancer Society is looking for certified beauty professionals for the “Look Good…Feel Better” program. Trained volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. (402-393-5801)

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking local families to host boys and girls between 15 and 18 years of age from a variety of countries around the world. Students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture. (800-736-1760, assehosts.com)

The American Cancer Society provides information, day-to-day help, and emotional support to people with cancer and their families. ACS wants to help patients get well and best of all, all their help is free. (800-227-2345, cancer.org)

The Northeast Nebraska Chapter of the American Red Cross offers classes in Wayne and Norfolk where you can learn CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator, Water Safety, Swimming, Lifeguard Training, Home and Work Safety Instructor Courses, Babysitter Training, Pet First Aid. (402-375-5209, 402-371-0393)

Behavioral Health Specialist’s Youth and Family Services is looking for safe and loving homes for children. They offer training with 24/7 on-call support. Full time, one weekend a month, or even on-call homes needed. Serving Norfolk, O’Neill, Columbus and Fremont areas. (402-370-3140)

The American Cancer Society offers many services to cancer patients enduring side effects of treatment, including a wig bank in Albion that will supply wigs, hats, scarves and turbans to cancer patients free of charge. The new wig bank is located in Heads & Beds. (402-395-6581)

CASA of Northeast Nebraska is seeking volunteers to be advocates for children. CASA helps innocent children who find themselves going through the court system due to no fault of their own. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an advocate, call CASA Director Ruth Matthews-Mott at 402-371-9599.

Norfolk Public Library has book discussion groups for adults and teens. Adult groups meet monthly on the last Tuesday of the month, and the last Wednesday morning of the month. The teen group meets monthly on a Saturday afternoon. Newcomers are always welcome. (402-844-2100)

The Norfolk Public Library invites new and veteran needle crafters to a relaxing and informal time to do needlework, share information, patterns and skills, talk about books, and meet others interested in needle arts. “Needles, Hooks and Books” meets in the Norfolk Public Library Meeting Room from 2:30 to 4pm on Saturdays. (402-844-2108)

Norfolk Public Library hosts a monthly Wednesday Morning Book Discussion Group. The group meets at 10am on the last Wednesday of each month at the library, and welcomes any adults that enjoy reading and discussion. (402-844-2100)

Cigarettes contain 250 toxic chemicals able to cause cancer. The Norfolk Community Health Care Clinic has resources available to help you kick the habit. You will be evaluated by a health care professional, who will design a program to stop smoking. All you need to do is call 402-644-7314 or 402-454-3304, and you will be on your way to tasting fresh air!

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