LIMESTONE DAY
As promised, here are more pictures from Weeping Water's Limestone Day celebration. If you have some pictures you would like to share, please send them to me and I will include them in next week's article. Thanks!
Larry Hansen, our announcer. Larry says that this will be
his last year as announcer. Say it isn't so Larry!
Weeping Water High School Cheerleaders
Joni Keckler releases the ducks in the Weeping Water Creek for the duck race.
Looks like the blue one is going to win-or is it?
The catch crew for the duck race.
Looks like the blue one didn't win!
Ewww-this is sooo gross!
Hannah Mather (Jeff Mather's daughter) was the big winner.
Congratulations Hannah!
Children's games at the ballfield in the early evening.
Kay Gerdes, Kim Kastens, and Diane Wade helped serve at the Chamber of Commerce Bar-b-que. The Chamber served approximately 350 meals!
THE SKYDIVERS ARRIVE!
Rachelle Hansen-Miss Weeping Water
Irene Michelsen-Grand Marshall
Al Bailey's students show their skills.
WOW!!!
The Weeping Water High School Dance Team entertains the crowd.
What a wonderful day! Thanks Limestone Days Committee.
We appreciate all you have done.
Concert Series
July 11 - Saturday - Klassic Kountry Performance
Entertainment includes Country, Gospel, and Clogging
Picnic @ 6PM & Music starts at 7PM
FREE with fundraiser for Handicap Ramp.
August 1 - Saturday - Red Head Express from Branson MO
Blue Grass Gospel Music @ 7PM Free Will offering will be taken to help with the ministry of Red Head Express.
More info 402-269-5508
Opens at Lofte Theatre
The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley is excited to announce the continuation of its thirty-third season with the energetic Musical Comedy, "Crazy For You" opening on July 17th. "Crazy For You" is often referred to as "The new Gershwin Musical Comedy." Debuting on Broadway in 1992, it later won the Tony Award for Best Musical that year. The show relies entirely upon the music of George Gershwin who died in 1937. "Crazy" has all of the traditional elements of a classic Broadway show of the early 20th century; toe-tapping tunes, boy-gets-girl storyline and a comic ensemble cast.
Written by Ken Ludwig, the story is set during the theater scene of the 1930s. Bobby Child is a wealthy banker's son and socialite playboy whose real dream in life is to dance. Bobby is sent to a rundown theater in Nevada by his domineering mother for the purpose of foreclosing on the dilapidated venue. Instead, Bobby falls in love with a girl, the theater and decides to put on a show to pay off the mortgage. Singing cowboys, spunky heroines and an unwanted fiancee round out the cast of colorful characters.
Starring in his first leading role as Bobby Child is Adam Kovar of Lincoln. The plucky Polly Baker is played by Elizabeth Monzingo of Papillion. Other members of the cast include Jeff Johnston, Ross Mumford and Wade Mumford of Elmwood; Anne Riha of Louisville; Melinda Mead of Plattsmouth; Mimi Ostmann of Eagle; Lucy Myrtue of Murray; Samantha Colbert of Weeping Water; Ronnie Hurlbut, Marikita Payne, Olivia Herr, Sydney Timmons, Megan Kovar, Margaret Anne White, Mark Kranz, Alex White, Zack Schafer and Mick Kovar of Lincoln; and Derek Kowal, Anna Cashero and Levi Stroebel all of Omaha.
Performance Dates for "Crazy For You" are July 17-19, 23-26, 30, 31 and August 1, 2. Showtimes are 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday. All Sunday dates have two performances; 2pm and 7:30pm. General admission tickets can be purchased either on-line or by contacting the box office at (402) 234-2553. Please note that some performances are nearly sold-out and advance reservations are highly suggested.
Mimi Ostmann, Adam Kovar and Marikita Payne
The ensemble cast of "Crazy For You."
The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley will be holding auditions for its production of, "Over the River and Through the Woods," on Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 21st at 7:00PM. The production will run weekends between August 28 and September 13.
The play is set in New Jersey and revolves around the young and single "Nick" who has Sunday dinner with both sets of grandparents every week. When Nick receives an offer for his dream job that would move him away from his family, his grandparents embark upon a series of schemes to keep him around! Parts for 3 men and 3 women.
Those interested in auditioning can expect cold readings from the script. Specifics on available parts can be found on the theater's website, www.Lofte.com. Questions regarding the show or the audition process may be sent to Artistic Director Kevin Colbert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
"BE CREATIVE"
Every Tuesday in July
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Weeping Water Library
Colorado Peaches For Sale
$29 per lug
Peaches will be delivered in mid to late August
Order your big and juicy peaches until July 30th from any member of the Weeping Water Lion's Club
or call
Debbie Bennett at 275-3380 or 297-1474
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse
The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will be hosting a Jamming Workshop on Saturday, July 25, from 1 PM - 3 PM. Championship fiddler and fiddle book author, Deborah Greenblatt will share some hints to help you play in a jam session with minimum stress, and maximum music.
Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will also be hosting a Twin Fiddling Workshop on Saturday, August 1, for fiddlers (or violinists or violists) who want to learn to play nicely together with their fellow-fiddlers (or violinists or violists). Fiddlers (or violinists or violists) of any age and experience level are encouraged to enroll. Championship fiddler and fiddle book author, Deborah Greenblatt will share some tunes, hints about arranging for two fiddles, playing back-up, etc. The Workshop takes place on Saturday, August 1, 1 PM - 3 PM, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska. Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited. The fee is $20.00 per fiddler. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
CASS COUNTY FAIR
August 4-8, 2009
Are you ready for the fair? The Cass County Fair is just around the corner and once again it promises to be packed with fun activities for the whole family.
Come join the fun for a day-or a whole week!!
Visit www.casscountyfair.org for a schedule of events.
Slattery Vintage Estate
Vineyard & Tasting Room
Summer Concert Series
Every Saturday Evening, June, July, August at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
$5 cover, proceeds entirely go to the bands.
July 11 On a Whim
Sax & guitar, soft rock, special engagement 60's & 70's tunes
July 18 Chad Stoner and History
Instrumental smooth jazz; easy listening fun
July 25 Tim Koehn & Swampboy Blues
Upbeat jazz and blues
August 1 Acousti Groove with Britch & Killion
Timeless favorites, elegant vocal harmony
Just south of Omaha in Cass County, NE 402-267-5267
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- Are you searching for funding for a tourism project?
- Are you interested in starting a tourism business?
- Do you need a business plan?
- Are you looking for information on how to create a recreational trail or develop museum exhibits?
- Do you need help with writing a successful grant?
If so, you'll find the Nebraska Travel & Tourism Division's Tourism Development and Marketing Resources Guide to be a valuable asset.
The guide provides information on:
Local, state and federal funding resources
Community and statewide foundations
Tourist oriented organizations and associations
An updated edition of the guide is located on the Tourism Division's Industry page: http://www.visitnebraska.gov/pdfs/industry/DevMarRes1.pdf
For more information, or to suggest new resources for future editions, please contact Micheal Collins at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 877.632.7275.
Micheal Collins
Tel: 402.471.3795
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A BIG thank you goes out to everyone who has been sending me community news
updates! The input is always welcome and helpful.
If you have any newsworthy items that you would like to include in the Weeping Water Newsletter, feel free to send the information to me at
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Dawn Randall