Springfield Days 2008 Bugeater Flea Market Vendors
A 2009 Springfield Days meeting is planned for Thursday, February 19 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome! A Chair person is still needed to head up this event. The new Chair person will receive lots of assistance by committee members throughout the process of planning for this year’s Springfield Days. If you are interested, please attend the next meeting at Springfield Memorial Library or call the library at 253-2797 for more information.
URGENT: Early flea market registration for
Springfield Residents is February 20.
Springfield residents and those living in area code 68059 are being offered early registration priority to be flea market vendors at the 2009 Springfield Days celebration. All vendors from home-based businesses such as Watkins, Usborne Books, Pampered Chef, and Premier Designs Jewelry are welcome, but duplicate vendors from identical distributing companies are not permitted. A record setting 92 vendors joined Springfield Days in 2008 and organizers are wanting to ensure home-based business owners from Springfield are given top priority while shoppers are exposed to the widest variety of vendors.
Springfield Days is scheduled for Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13. The flea market/craft fair hours of operation are Friday night from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Inside spaces are $35, outside spaces are $25. If you are a home-based business owner living in Springfield and would like to be a vendor at Springfield Days this year, please contact Steve & Jill Snodgrass with Bugeater Flea Market before the early registration deadline of Friday, February 20. After February 20, vendors will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information, visit www.bugeaterfleamarket.com, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 402-935-7917.
Jr. High students are invited to register for a Poetry & Printmaking Workshop at Springfield Memorial Library. The workshop will be held from 3:45 – 4:45pm on March, 24. 31, April 7, April 14. An Art Show is planned for April 21 where students will show off their completed projects to family and friends. This workshop will be led by library assistant and local artist, Nancy Davis. This program is funded by a grant from the Eastern Library System. Please call the library at 253-2797 for questions or more information.
4th – 6th grade artists are attending an Art workshop at the Library after school for three weeks during the month of February. Students are learning the art of printmaking. Check out their progress:
SSAP is still accepting soccer registrations until February 28. Hurry and sign up! Registration forms are online. To find out more, log on here: www.ssap.org
Springfield Elementary PTO is sponsoring a Family Game Night at Springfield Elementary on Thursday, February 19 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Activities are planned for pre-school and elementary age students. Parent must accompany their child for this event. Snacks will be provided! Forms are available at the school to make a reservation.
Local Omaha station, wowtv, has opted to convert to a digital transmitter on Tuesday, February 17 rather than waiting until the new June 12 deadline. Help will be provided by the St. Joseph’s Knight of Columbus to members of our community with the digital conversion. Please call 211, the United Way, to set up an appointment.
Westmont Elementary will hold a “Pennies for Patients” fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This campaign runs February 23 thru February 27. Bring those pennies to school for a good cause!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Lenten Friday Fish Fries at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fish Fry dates are March 6, 13, 27 & April 3.
February 27 is the date set for the Sarpy County Ag Society Fish Fry at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds.
Congratulations!!! to Platteview High wrestlers,
Issac Roth and Kyle Thunn,
who qualified for the State championships this weekend at Omaha’s Qwest Center. Go Trojans!!!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD –The Calendar
February 19, 6:30 – 8:00pm – Springfield Elementary School Family Game Night. Special activities are planned for preschool and elementary age students and their parents.
February 19, 7pm – Springfield Days meeting at the Library
February 21, 5-8pm – The First United Methodist Church Youth Group will host their Game Feed and Auction. Proceeds benefit the Youth Group’s mission trip planned for this coming summer.
February 23, 7pm – All Bands Concert at Platteview High
February 27, 4:30pm – 8:00pm – Fish Fry sponsored by the Sarpy County Ag Society at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds.
March 2, 12pm – Senior Meal at First United Methodist Church.
Lofte Theatre in Manley to Hold Annual Meeting
Each year the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley honors its volunteers and patrons with a meeting and a special reunion. This year, the Lofte will be holding its annual meeting on Saturday, February 28th at 6 pm. Anyone who has volunteered, donated or has a special interest in the future of the theater is encouraged to attend.
While the purpose of the gathering is primarily to announce financials, report on ticket sales and elect board members, the evening usually takes on the form of an extended family reunion. Friends who haven't seen each other since the summer months are eager to catch-up with one another and reminisce about past play productions.
Artistic Director Kevin Colbert will announce schedule changes for the upcoming 2009 season, as well as share his play selections for 2010. Special awards will be presented to outstanding volunteers for 2008.
RSVP for this event by calling the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553 or sending an email to ticket manager Jean Colbert at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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-Abraham Lincoln
Connie Manzer
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