Weeping Water Newsletter
There was a great turnout this year for the Weeping Water Easter Egg Hunt! Included in this week's newsletter are pictures of the anxious kids at the Hunt. Also included are new and updated community events and announcements.
Easter Egg Hunt
This year's Weeping Water Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success! The kids had a great time hunting for the eggs. Watching them smiling and laughing was a great start to an Easter weekend.
Here are some pictures from the hunt:
*Pictures obtained from the Plattsmouth Journal website*
Elementary Carnival
The Weeping Water Elementary Carnival will be Friday, March 28th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. PTO is looking for a lot of good people to help make the carnival a success. To help out, contact the school office.
Weeping Water Community Garage Sales
Weeping Water needs a volunteer to organize the Community Garage Sales this year if there is enough community interest. Shari Mason has done this job for the last few years, but is unable to do it this year. If interested in volunteering, contact the City Clerk, Kay Gerdes. Shari would be happy to answer questions or offer assistance in getting things organized. Don't miss this great opportunity to give back to our community.
Spaghetti Dinner
Who: Anyone
What: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
for the Weeping Water Fire Department
When: Sunday, March 30, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: Legion Hall
Cost: Adults-$5 and children 12 & under-$3
Menu: Sapghetti with meat sauce
Garlic Toast
Salad
Brownies/bars
Coffee/tea/lemonade
Come support the Fire Department and eat some great food!
Attention Pet Owners
Who: All Weeping Water Pet Owners
What: The Annual Pet Vaccination and Licensing Clinic
When: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 9:00-11:00 p.m.
Where: Weeping Water Fire Barn
Cost: $5.00 per license
If you are unable to attend the clinic, you may license your dogs and/or cats at City Hall during regular working hours or request a license by mail. Please provide animal description, a copy of current rabies vaccination record, self addressed and stamped envelope, and the required fees.
**All dogs and cats must be licensed by May 1st of each year. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required at the time of licensing.**
Lenten Lunches Continued
The First Congregational United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church were so very pleased by the response of Lenten Lunches, they decided to continue having the lunches.
Who: Anyone
What: Thursday Lunches
When: Every Thursday
Time: Noon-12:45 p.m.
Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ
204 N Elm Street
Weeping Water, NE 68463
Soup, dessert, and drinks will be provided or you may bring your own lunch.
* Please join us!*
McClellan Singing Sisters
Who: Anyone
What: Gospel Concert
When: April 12, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: First Christian Church
Admission: 1 Can of Food
*A love offering will be taken.*
For more information call: 402-269-5508
McClellan Singing Sisters have been performing for 11 years all across Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, and Iowa. This sister group is based out of Adams, Nebraska and harmonize with music like southern Gospel, Contemporary, A cappella, and many other styles. Tiffany (16), Kimberly (12), Jewel (11), and TaMera (6) have sung their way to an award, recognitions, and into hearts all across the Midwest.
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Who: The Blackwood Brother's Quartet
What: Gospel Concert
When: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: The Lofte Community Theatre
Cost: $10.00 per ticket
General admission seating
The origional Blackwood Brothers from Choctaw County, Mississippi that Elvis Presley loved is coming to our community! The Blackwood Brothers have recorded over 200 albums and toured 47 countries! Don't miss this great chance to see a historically great Gospel Group.
To purchase tickets contact:
Lofte Community Theatre
Manley, NE
402-234-2553
Golf Scramble
Cass County Lodge #20
What: 1st Annual Scramble
When: Friday, May 9, 2008
Time: 12:00 p.m. shotgun start
Where: Bay Hills Golf Course
Cost: $200 per team
4 person best ball, flighted
Flag Prizes and Other Raffle Prizes
Various Contests (vehicle for hole-in-one!) and other skill contests
Golfer's Dinner will be provided.
**Cowboy Up will perform for a concert and dance afterwards!**
Winter Theatre Schedule
Mahoney State Park 2008
Flaming Idiots
By: Tom Rooney
Carl & Phil know that big money is waiting for people with entrepreneurial spirit and sound business judgment. They have lots of spirit, but little judgment. Their new gourmet health food restaurant flounders, even with their signature drink called the Flaming Idiot. Zippy's, a popular cross town spot, has been crowded ever since Cy Manamalancia, a notorious mobster, was shot in their establishment twenty years ago. What if someone could get murdered in their restaurant? Flaming Idiots is a contemporary farce that won the New American Comedy Festival Award.
Show dates: March 28, 29, 30, April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Show times: Friday and Saturday-7:30 p.m. Sunday-2:00 p.m.
Show only tickets: $8 for adults and $6 for children 12 & under
Dinner and show tickets: $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 & under
For reservations call: 402-944-2523
Weeping Water Auditorium Renovation Project
A very positive community project is underway for the City of Weeping Water. We need your financial help to make it possible. The Weeping Water Community Building Foundation is restoring the old building on Main Street that was used as an auditorium for the Cass County Agricultural Society.
The new building would be a multipurpose facility and would include a banquet hall, city offices, and a community center which will serve as a site for Senior Citizen Meals, community organizational meetings/functions, and will be available for public rental. It is also under consideration that the Public Library be moved to the basement of the new community building.
Several generous donations from numerous citizens and businesses, grant funds, and sales tax revenue for Weeping Water have been some ways the community building project has recieved money. But, there is still a great deal of need to meet the financial obligations. This is a great opportunity to give back to your community in a positive way. All contributors will be recognized.
If you have any questions or would like to recieve a Commemorative Brick Order Form, contact: The Weeping Water Community Building Foundation, P.O. Box 329, Weeping Water, NE 68463 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
**Your support is greatly appreciated!**
Winter Story Hour
Who: Preschool age children and their parents
What: Winter Story Hour
What: Winter Story Hour
When: Every Monday morning at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Weeping Water Public Library
Why: To provide entertainment and bonding
opportunities for children and their parents
**Some activities during Story Hour include movies, snacks, a story, and a coloring page.**
Community News
Avoca:
Schoolhouse Performance Series: "The Feminist Manifesto"
When: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Admission Prices: $5 for adults and $1 for children
Through sonds and writings of women (and some liberated men) through the centuries, issues of civil rights and stereotypes will be explored. The concert will be followed by light refreshments and a chance to chat and even jam with Deborah Greenblatt.
Elmwood-Murdock:
Murdock Volunteer Fire Department 2nd Annual ALL YOU CAN EAT Breakfast Buffet
When: Sunday, March 30, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: New Fire Barn
Menu: Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, and coffee
Cost: Free will offering at door
Plattsmouth:
Plattsmouth Public Library will be holding their popular Soup Luncheon April 10th at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cost is $5, a selection of homemade soups and desserts will be available and takeouts are welcome. Call ahead at 296-4154 and we will have your order ready
Springfield:
March 26, 2008 9:30 a.m.-Preschool Storytime at Springfield Memorial Library. Storytime is held every Wednesday through May 7.
Calendar
Thursday, March 27: Thursday Lunches @ The First Congregational United Church of Christ @ Noon High School Track Meet @ Plattview @ 2:30 p.m.
Friday, March 28: Elementary Carnival in the new gym @ 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 29: The Close-Up leaves for Washington D.C.
Sunday, March 30: Weeping Water Volunteer Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner @ Legion Hall @ 11:00 a.m.
Monday, March 31: Winter Story Hour @ Weeping Water Public Library @ 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 1: High School Track Meet @ Nemaha Valley Invite (Syracuse) @ 10:00 a.m.