Springfield Wednesday Newsletter

WHAT’S NEW IN SPRINGFIELD, NE

JUNE 20, 2012

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Blood donors needed. Please mark your calendars for Sunday

June 24th. It is the next Springfield Community Blood Drive. Time

is from 8:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. at the Springfield Fire Barn.

To schedule an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor

code:009111) or call Ralph at 253-8301.

bikesafety

SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Bike Safety Presentation

JUNE 25, 1:00PM

By: Safe Kids Sarpy/Cass County

Drawing for 20 FREE Bike Helmets!

This summer, make sure to always wear your helmets, because local Sheriff and Police Officers have a special FREE gift for kids they see wearing their helmets!

LIBRARY MOVIE MATINEE

WEDNESDAY July 11, 1PM

Movie & Popcorn

Springfield Memorial Library

665 Main Street

402.253.2797

YotesBbqPizzaria would like to thank everyone that helped to make the "1st Annual Pizza, Pork & Pistons" car show a smashing success. A special thanks goes to the sponsors: Copple Chevrolet, Soaring Wings Winery & Brewery, and Chad's Repair. Also to all the businesses that donated raffle prizes and all the volunteers. Hope to see you all next year.

YOTES BBQ PIZZARIA

"Home ofthe Bigger, Better Pizzas"

167 MAIN STREET

402-253-2755

DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

Sunday ~ closed

Monday ~ 4 to 9pm

Cruise night, car owners get 20% discounts on Pizza/wings

Tuesday ~ 11am to 9pm

2fer Tuesday, 2 for 1 pizza toppings.

Wednesday ~ 11am to 9pm

"Wing Wednesday" 50 cent wings, $7.50 buckets of beer

Thursday ~ 11am to 9pm

"Thirsty Thursday" FREE 2 liter of pop w/ pizza carryout order.

Friday ~ 11am to 10pm

Baby back ribs

Saturday ~ 11am to 10pm

Baby back ribs

SPRINGFIELD ARTWORKS

183 MAIN STREET
SPRINGFIELD, NE 68059

402-301-9162

ARTISTIC STRESS RELIEF

Come on down to Main St and sign up for new classes.

Learn Japanese surface design for art quilts or paper or how to fuse glass plates,bowls or jewelry....new designs just in.

Friend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

www.springfieldartworks.com

GALLERY HOURS

Tuesday thru Friday

1-5pm

SATURDAY

11AM – 4:30PM

SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

Wine Wednesday

Come out on a Wednesday and when you purchase a cheese to enjoy with a bottle of wine, you’ll receive a FREE loaf of fresh bread! Not only that, but are extending our hours on those Wednesday evenings to 7:00 p.m. Some dates may be excluded due to other winery events, so please call to confirm you’re evening by calling us at 402-253-2479.

Sunday Acoustic Music

2:00 -5:00 p.m.

If it's nice outside, just bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy! If the weather isn't nice outside, we do music in the Party Room! Either way, what a great way to end your weekend, especially with no cover charge!

Friday Night Music Series

Bring a lawn-chair or blanket. Cover charge of $5.00 per person - Age 12 and older (Wine not included),

Tastings of wine or beer may be purchased at the gate for $6 - 5 Tastings and you keep the glass!

Wine by the glass $5, $7 for a glass of Syrah

$12 and up for bottles of wine (We can re-cork if you don't finish the bottle.)

Beer by the glass $4.50 - $6.00

Gate opens at 6:00 p.m., Music starts at 7:00 p.m. and plays until 9:30 p.m.

Yotes BBQ Pizzeria will be available. Cheese, crackers, sausage, and bread available for purchase in the Tasting Room.

Special Saturday Night Performance

June 30th

Back Alley Blues Band

Gate opens at 6:00- music begins at 7:00.

$5 cover for guests are 12 and up.

Music plays until approximately 9:30!

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come out to listen to this great local band!

Girls Night Out

July 14^th

Ladies bring your friends

Wine, Beer, Music, & Raffles!

This is a ladies only event!

HAPPENING NEARBY

CASS COUNTY 4th of JULY CELEBRATION

WEDNESDAY July 4th, 2012

YOUNG MEMORIAL PARK

MURRAY, NEBRASKA

Fireworks Rain Date: SATURDAY July 7th, 2012

CONCESSIONS by 4TH of JULY ASSOCIATION

10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

featuring SCHWAN'S ICE CREAM TREATS!

HOMEMADE PIE and ICE CREAM

Murray Christian Church

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OOZEBALL CONTEST

10:00 am - Registration

Games Start at Noon

Awards 1st place

SHOES REQUIRED!

$ 5.00 per person

6 to 8 person teams

Age groups – 8th grade and under/High School/Adult

Parent or Guardian Signature required if younger than 18 yr. old

Single Elimination

Sponsored by: Wiles Brothers

DIME GLASS TOSS

11:00 a.m.

LITTLE MR. & MISS. 4TH OF JULY

11:30 registration

Starts at Noon

$5.00 Per Entry

Ages 5 to 7

Trophies furnished by Murray State Bank

BINGO

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

HORSESHOE CONTEST

1:30 Registration

Pitching starts at 2:00 p.m.

$10 for coed Team

$5.00 per person

Pay Back

Failure to play at designated time is forfeiture of game

BABY CONTEST

2:30 Registration

Starts at 3:00 p.m.

$2.00 per Entry

Trophies furnished by Murray State Bank

PARADE LINE UP

6:30 p.m.

In front of Conestoga Elementary School in Murray

104 High St.

Parade at 7:00 p.m.

AUCTION

8:00 p.m.

CORONATION of MISS MURRAY

Approx. 9:00 p.m.

GRAND MARSHAL

Approx. 9:15 p.m.

RAFFLE DRAWING

Approx. 9:30 p.m.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Approx. 9:55 p.m.

Sung By: Linda Grunewald

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Approx. 10:00 p.m.

Provided exclusively through donations to the 4th of July Association

The Cass County 4th of July Association is NOT responsible for any Accident or Injury

For Information Call: Jerry Blasig 235-2203 or Keith Felthousen 235-2850

BECOME A DONOR

William Creekmore, a 12 year old from Plattsmouth and a participant on the Jewels of Hope Relay Team, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2011. He is in need of a bone marrow transplant within the next 5-6 weeks. Unfortunately they have been unable to find a match. If you or someone you know would be interested in being tested to see if you are a match or to get more information, please go to www.GetSwabbed.org/register. A free test kit will be sent to you.

From the Jewels of Hope Team page:

William is a 6th grader at Plattsmouth Middle School. He enjoys video games and spending time with his friends. He also loves his animals; he has two dogs and a cat. William has a very giving heart and formed his own fund raiser for Children's Hospital to help support the children who are hospitalized with cancer by making and selling jewelry.

Art Chicks Events

Louisville, NE

June 23^rd Cocktails in the Garden with Plant & Garden Junk Sale, Plant Swap

July 29th Sunday 9 to 4: Flea Market and Old Fashioned Dessert Festival/Car show

~ Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching.

-Satchel Paige

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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Community Sustaining Sponsors 2012

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