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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
S Columbus - Every Wednesday from 11:30-5:30, 2905 23rd Street (in front of YMCA). 564-8464 or 564-8314
Visit the Farmer's Market at the Salvation Army Parking Lot Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 pm. On Wednesdays you'll find fresh produce at Faith Regional Hospital from 5 until 6:30 pm. And on Saturdays look for the Farmer's Market at the Sunset Plaza Mall by Herbergers from 10 am until 12 pm.
The Norfolk Public Library will resume regular fall/winter hours on Tuesday, September 7th. The hours will be Sunday 1:30 until 4:30 pm; Monday through Thursday 10 am until 9 pm; and Friday and Saturday 10 am until 5 pm. For more information contact the library at 844-2100.
Stewards of Children Training will be presented by Bright Horizons Wednesday, September 15th. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 8th. This training provides 2.5 inservice hours for daycare providers and takes place in the Madison Room at 110 North 29th Street in Medical Offices West/Carson Cancer Center, Norfolk. For more information about the three sessions to choose from please contact Gina at 402-379-2026 or call 644-7348.
Awana Carnival and Registration will be held at First Baptist Church in Norfolk on Wednesday, September 8th from 6:30 until 8 pm. Children 4 years old through 6th grade are invited and parents are welcome. There will be plenty of games, hot dogs, and chips. First Baptist Church is located across from the Y at 404 West Benjamin Avenue in Norfolk. For more information call 371-5609.
Christian Singer Dallas Holm will be in concert at Faith, Hope & Love Fellowship, 504 Oak Street, Creighton, Nebraska on Thursday, September 9th at 7:30 pm. Admission is free, but a love offering will be received. For more information call Pastor Casey Nelson at 402-847-3400.
The Norfolk Archery Club will host a Whitetails Unlimited 3-D archery tournament on Saturday, September 11th and Sunday September 12th at the club's outdoor range located south of Norfolk on US Highway 81. Turn west on North Airport Road, go 1/4 mile, turn south at the Norfolk Archery Club sign and follow the trail. The tournament is open to the public. Registration both days is from 1 am until 2 pm. For more information about the club or the tournament, call lMarv Gibson at 402-379-1041, Randy Latimer at 402-329-4500, Mike Noelle at 402-640-8924 or Mark Eggers at 402-368-5588. Check out the website at www.norfolkarcheryclub.org
An Antiquities Photography fundraiser to benefit Bright Horizons will be held September Thursday, September 9th, Friday, September 10th, and Saturday, September 11th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Antiquities provides the props and clothing for both boys and girls to accentuate the color photos that appear to be hand-tinted. Contact Bright Horizons 402-379-2026 or stop by the office at 305 N. 4th Street to purchase a $10 coupon to receive a sitting fee & 10x13 photo ($89.95 value)
Wayne State College will host Family Day Saturday, September 11th from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm. The event will include a brunch, entertainment, campus tours, and Wildcats football. Wayne State College students' younger siblings are invited to stay overnight September 10th and 11th to spend the weekend with their older brother or sister in their residence hall. A variety of age-appropriate activities will be sponsored throughout the weekend. For more information call 402-37-7429 or visit the website at www.wsc.edu
Wayne State College Student Senate will present Wayne Welcome Weekend, Friday, September 10th with entertainment by Johnny Holm from 9 pm until 12:30 am in Godfather's parking lot in downtown Wayne. There is no admission charge. For more information contact Angie (Nordhues) Steffen at 402-375-7429
The Norfolk Public Library will show Dear John at Movie Night Friday, September 10th starting at 6:30 pm. in the Library meeting room. Dear John is a PG 13 movie. For more information contact Doug at 844-2105 or Nikki at 844-2100.
Tintern 2010 by Norfolk Lighthouse Aglow will be Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th beginning with registration at 5 pm Friday. Advance registration is urged for this praise and worship event highlighted by special speakers. Saturday meals are provided. Please contact Bev Blank in advance to let her know you are coming and to request a registration form. Bev Blank, Box 213 Clearwater, NE 68726 or call her at 402-485-2377.
KNIT 1, READ TOO! will meet in the Norfolk Public Library meeting room on Saturday, September 11th from 2:30 until 4 p.m. KNIT 1, READ TOO! is for new and veteran knitters to share tips, tricks, and new ideas; talk about books; and to meet others who knit. Beginners should bring 10 inch size 10 bamboo knitting needles. For more information please call Karen at 844-2108.
The first Preservation Sunday event of the new season sponsored by Preserve Norfolk will be a tour of the former Norfolk Carnegie Library on Sunday, September 12th, from 1 until 3 pm. Tours of the 100-year old building will be followed by refreshments and a presentation by Roger Protzman, JEO branch manager. For more information contact Jean or Christopher Amundson at 371-5433.
Sunday, September 12th the Pilger Senior Center at 119 N Main Street in Pilger will host a Sunday brunch from 7:30 am until 1 pm. The menu includes French toast, pork sausage links, fruit cup, orange juice, coffee and milk. Cost for those over 60 and children under 10 is $3, all others $6.75.
Rally Sunday is set for September 12th at Norfolk First United Methodist Church at 406 W Philip Ave in Norfolk beginning with 8:30 am contemporary worship service, 9:45-10:45 am open house for the newly remodeled Sunday School rooms, introduction to the new Sunday School rotation program, and confirmation orientation for 7th and 8th graders and parents. Traditional worship service will be held at 11 am followed by a picnic lunch and outdoor games and activities. For more information call 402-371-2785.
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton will hold their annual Smorgasbord and Bazaar Sunday, September 12, serving from 3 until 8 pm. The menu includes roast beef, homemade sausage, vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad bar, and deserts--including homemade pies. There will be lots of family fun and games, horse rides, bingo, concessions, country store, and cash raffle.
St. Leonard's Parish of Madison will hold their annual parish bazaar Sunday, September 12th, serving from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Madison County Fairgrounds. The menu this year is: roast beef, chicken, sausage, Mexican Food, assorted salads and much more. There will be game booths, crafts, raffles as well as scissor, knife, and rotary sharpening and at 2:30 pm an auction.
The Norfolk Public Library will host a Record Keeping Class presented by Madison County Extension at 5:30 pm September 14th in the meeting room. For more information contact the Madison County Extension Office at 402-370-4040, or the Norfolk Public Library at 402-844-2100.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and MOMSnext (Mothers of kids 1st grade and up) will have their kick off meeting for the new year Tuesday, September 14th from 9 until 11:15 am at the Stanton Evangelical Free Church at 500 8th Street in Stanton. Meetings offer fellowship with other mothers, informative speakers, craft time, and refreshments. On-site childcare is provided. For more information call Gretchen Hupp, 439-2965 or Sheila Jenkinson, 439-2736.
Fall for the Arts with Judy Moeller will start September 14th at the Norfolk Arts Center. This after-school art class offers each student an opportunity to think like an artist, expand their art skills, gain confidence in their ability to create and learn basic art techniques, concepts and theories while working hands-on. Grades 1 and 2 begin Tuesday, September 14th, grades 3 and 4 begin Wednesday, September 15th. Classes run from 3:30 until 5 pm. For more information call 371-7199 or visit the Norfolk Arts Center website at www.norfolkartscenter.org
This fall semester Wayne State College Gallery will showcase art work from members of the Wayne State College art department faculty, senior art students, and a visiting instructor from Morningside College and a unique calligraphy exhibit in a new campus location, Conn Library. For more information call 402-375-7429 or log onto www.wsc.edu
Scouting Our Story a history of the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council is now available. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America and the Mid America Council has published this book to celebrate. This great gift book may be ordered online atwww.mac-bsa.org.
The Basics of Oil Painting with Peg Timmer-Kathol will begin at the Norfolk Arts Center September 16th and meet Thursdays from 7 until 9 pm. All levels of students will learn the step-by-step process of creating an oil painting. Students provide their own materials. Please contact Chris at the Arts Center for a detailed list of materials. For information call the Norfolk Arts Center at 371-7199 or log on to the website, www.norfolkartscenter.org
The Women's Wellness Event to Uplift your Mind, Body, and Spirit will be held Thursday, September 16th from 4:30 until 8:30 pm at the KC hall, 401 W Douglas in O'Neill, Nebraska. Melissa Dearmont will be the guest speaker at 5:30 pm. For more information contact Bright Horizons at 402-336-1774
The Norfolk Area Patch (Planned Approach to Community Health) Health Fair will be held at the Cox Activity Center at Northeast Community College Friday September 17th from 7 am until 5:30 pm and Saturday, September 18th from 7 am until noon. Free or low cost health screenings and health care booths will be available. For more information call 402-844-8128.
Preschool Art with Judy Moeller will be sponsored by the Norfolk Public Library Fridays from 11:15 am until 12pm beginning Friday, September 17th. Children will learn basic art concepts, materials, and skills in a fun, casual environment. The class is designed to help children build confidence, develop social skills and learn problem solving. For more information contact Christopher Rempe at 371-7199.
Saturday, September 18th Northern Heights Baptist Church, 708 Georgia Ave, Norfolk, will host the Southern Gospel Quartet "Grateful Heart" from Lincoln. The concert is open to the public. A love offering will be accepted. For more information contact Marilyn Meier at 402-329-4245.
Y.A.B.G. Book Club for teens will meet at the Norfolk Public Library at 2:30, Saturday, September 18th. for more information call Marci at 844-2109.
The Pierce Old Time Threshers Bee will host the Southern Gospel Quartet "Grateful Heart," Sunday, September 19th at 9 am at the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Pierce. This concert and worship service is free and open to the public. A love offering will be accepted. For more information contact Marilyn Meier at 402-329-4245.
ALS in the Heartland is sponsoring an ALS Community Walk Sunday, September 19th at Skyview Lake. Registration begins at 1 pm; the walk starts at 2 pm. This is a fundraising event for Lou Gehrig's Disease and will offer free T-shirts to those who register along with snacks, beverages, and live music by Ember. The walk route is handicapped accessible and pet friendly. Bring your lawn chairs. For more information contact Debb Strate at 402-371-6683 or 40-844-7180.
Nearly 70 state and regional colleges will be represented at the Norfolk Area College Fair Sunday, September 26th from 1 until 3 pm at Northeast Community College. This event will also feature financial aid presentations. For more information call 888-357-6300.
BEFRIEND MENTORING – Befriend’s purpose is to restore at-risk families and individuals to their full God-designed potential through positive and caring mentoring relationships. If you are hurting and think that life could be better than it is, Befriend can help. If you love people and are willing to share your life, teach others, learn new things, this could be just for you. To be a “friend on life’s journey” please contact Tom Dover, Jr. at Oasis Counseling, 402-379-2030, or email tdover@ocinternational.org.
Inspired by the spiritual impact for the movie, Fireproof, has had in our community, members of Christ is King Community Church and other area churches are joining together to launch a film ministry right here in Norfolk. If you have a passion for Christ and an interest in movies, please join us. Visit www.CIKcrew.com for more information.
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.