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Make a blood donation appointment by calling the number provided.
S Norfolk - Every Tuesday from 11:30-5:30 at the Red Cross Office, 1603 Prospect Avenue. 371-7895
SColumbus - Every Wednesday from 11:30-5:30, 2905 23rd Street (in front of YMCA). 564-8464 or 564-8314
The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will hold a blood drive on Monday, August 18 at the Coleridge Community Center in Coleridge from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information call 712-252-4208 or visit their website at www.siouxlandbloodbank.org.
The After 5 Club of Norfolk cordially invites you and your friends to an evening dinner on Monday, August 18. The event will be held at the Downtown Coffee Company at 302 Norfolk Avenue from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Lydee Jo Krueger of Pierce, Tricia LeComte of Battle Creek, and Susan Chermack of Salida, Colorado will contribute their talents to provided an enjoyable evening for those in attendance. For more information or to make reservations call Betty at 371-6190 or Hazel at 371-9570.
The Norfolk YMCA has mailed their new fall program guides. Registration for fall classes begins on August 18th for members and August 20th for non-members. If you would like a copy of the program guide, you can stop by the YMCA at 301 West Benjamin. For more information, call Barb at 371-9770.
The Norfolk support group for the visually impaired will meet on Wednesday, August 20th, at 1:30pm at the Norfolk Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Office in the Iron Horse Building, located at 214 N 17th St Suite 11. For more information, call 370-3436.
The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, August 20th, from 2PM to 7PM at the Wausa Fire Hall in Wausa. For more information call 712-252-4208.
The annual Jam Session Jamboree will be Friday, August 22nd at the Norfolk Senior Center starting at 9:00 AM. Different musicians will play throughout the day and the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 10AM till 4PM. Give the gift of life and have entertainment at the same time. For more information call 371-8299.
The Pilger Senior Center will host a Hamburger Supper on Friday, August 22nd at 6:00 PM serving Hamburger on a Bun, Chips, Relish Tray, Salad and Dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Pelase call your reservation to the Center by 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 21st.
The 24th annual Summer's End Retreat for Nebraska's rural single Christians will be held August 22 to 24 at the Leadership Center in Aurora, NE. The speaker will be Fred Mikat, pastor of Countryside Bible Church at Hampton, NE. The topic is "Shared Ministry is the Best Ministry". The retreat is open to singles ages 23 and up. For a registration form or for more information call Stuart at 854-2240.
Nebraska State Probation is holding a Community Safety DUI Awareness Day on August 23rd at the Norfolk Senior High School in the front parking lot beginning at 11am. Many Norfolk organizations are involved in putting together the Awareness Day that wraps up at 2pm. For more information, you can contact the Probation office at 371-8568.
Glad Tidings Bible Camp is sponsoring a one day seminar on Saturday, August 23 from 9 am to 9pm. The seminar is entitled, "Discover Creation!" The featured speaker is Richard Stepanek, from the Alpha and Omega Institute of Grand Junction, Colorado. The purpose is to gain confidence in God and be encouraged and strengthened to serve Him. School age youth through grandparents are welcome. A free-will offering will be taken. The noon meal will be potluck and the evening meal will be provided. The camp is located 7 miles west of Crofton on Highway 12, then 2 1/2 miles north on 544 Avenue. For more information call 373-4433 or 373-2797.
The Concord Awana Clubs in Concord, NE will kick off the 2008-09 year with a Summer Fun Night, Sunday, August 24. Free swimming will be offered from 5-7 pm at the public pool in Laurel, NE followed by a picnic supper in the adjoining Lion's Club Park from 7-8 pm. Everyone welcome!
The Holy Family Parish at Lindsay, NE will be holding their annual bazaar and dinner. This event will be held on Sunday, August 24 at the Holy Family Parish at 103 East 3rd Street in Lindsay. Serving will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in their air conditioned auditorium, and craft stands are also available. For more information call the church parish at 428-2455 or email lhfp@megavision.com.
The Norfolk Public Library will be closed on Monday, August 24th. It will also be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Sunday, August 31st, and Monday, September 1st. For any questions, call 844-2100.
The NorthFork Development Foundation is hosting a public presentation on Tuesday, August 26th at Grace Community Church from 5:00pm till 7:00pm on plans for River Development. For more information contact Lonn or Jean at 371-4996.
Two new exhibits are currently on display until Thursday, August 28 at the Norfolk Arts Center. The gallery exhibit is "Made in USSR". The atrium exhibit will display the works of Norfolk's own Dale Masters in the exhibit, "The Artwork of Dale Masters." All exhibits are free to the public. For more information call 371-7199.
There will be a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting Wednesday September 3rd from 9:00am till 11:15am at the Victory Road Evangelical Free Church. Meetings offer fellowship with other mothers of young children, informative speakers, craft time, and refreshments. All mothers of children age birth to kindergarten are invited to attend and on-site childcare is provided. For more information call Janice at 750-0625.
Wayne Awana Clubs will begin with registration and an ice cream social on Wed., Sept. 3 at 6:30 pm. Registration and weekly clubs meet at Calvary Bible Evangelical Free Church, 502 Lincoln St., in Wayne, 6:30-8:00 pm. All area children, ages 3 through 6th grade, are invited to attend. For additional information, contact Cindy Sherman, 375-4598 or Calvary Bible, 375-4946.
Concord Awana Clubs will begin meeting on Wed., Sept. 3, 7-8:30 pm at the Concord Evangelical Free Church, 607 Broadway. The first club night features an Olympics theme. Vanilla ice cream "torches" will be provided for all participants. All area children, nursery through 8th grade, are invited to attend. For more information, call Pastor Todd Thelen, 584-2396 or Deb Dickey, 375-2469.
Children and adults of every Christian denomination are invited to celebrate "Life in the Spirit" from 12-noon to 8pm at St. Isidore School at 3921 20th St. in Columbus on Sunday September 7th. There will be snacks, beverages, and a light supper with a free will donation accepted. For information call Deacon Kelly at 246-9219.
The Norfolk Rescue Mission is having a book sale on September 12th from 2-8pm, September 13th from 8am-8pm, and September 14th from 2-6pm. The book sale is being held at First Baptist Church across from the YMCA in Norfolk. All proceeds will go to benefit the Norfolk Rescue Mission. You can also drop off book donations up until the day of the sale at the Rescue Mission.
A wide variety of Summer classes for both adults and children will be held at The Norfolk Arts Center at 305 North 5th St. during the months of June, July, and August. For more information call 371-7199 or visit www.norfolkartscenter.org.
A new session of Water Group Exercise Class are now in session at the Norfolk Family YMCA. For more information call Barb at 371-9770.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Norfolk is seeking volunteers to spend time with children. If you would like to volunteer, or for more information, call Linnea at 371-1612.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), which advocates for kids in the court system who suffer from abuse or neglect, is looking for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, or for more information, call 371-9599.
Youth for Understanding is a high school student exchange program. Host homes are needed for upcoming school years. For further information contact Mary Wennerstrum at 1-866-493-8872 or e-mail her at wennerstrum@yfu.org
Pacific Intercultural Exchange needs host families urgently for upcoming academic years. If you are interested call 1-800-828-9001 or visit them online at www.pieusa.org
Each year, AFS gives a number of special families a chance to host an AFS high school exchange student. Most people have no idea how much hosting a young person from another country can bring to their lives. You can find out. For information call 1-800-AFS-INFO our visit our website at www.afs.org/usa.