BOY SCOUT TROOP 220 IS HAVING A MOVIE NIGHT!!! YOUR DONATIONS WILL HELP SUPPORT THE TROOP WITH NEEDED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. SO BE SURE TO GO DOWN TO THE CITY LAKE PAVILLION WITH THE FAMILY AND ENJOY THE MOVIES AND SUPPORT THE BOY SCOUTS!!
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RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT DUE TO THE CONTINUED EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MAYOR AND WATER OPERATOR HAVE NOW ISSUED AN ORDER THAT ELIMINATION OF ALL LAWN WATERING IS NOW MANDATORY!! PLEASE LIMIT ALL OTHER OUTDOOR WATER USE. THIS STEP IS NOW CRITICAL IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN OUR DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
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PUMPKIN FESTIVAL OPENS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15!
SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 28, 2012
FRIDAY 1-6PM. SATURDAY-SUNDAY 10AM-6PM
BLOOM WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED FARM & PUMPKIN PATCH
911 - 108TH STREET RURAL AVOCA, NE
COME CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH US AT OUR 8TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL! ALL YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES ARE BACK, INCLUDING THE CORN BOX!, HAYRIDES, FARM ANIMALS, NATURE TRAILS, RUBBER DUCK RACES, HAY CLIMB, HORSE SWINGS, FAMILY-SIZED TIRE SWING, AND BUCKING BARREL BRONC -- PLUS A NEW CORN STALK TEEPEE PLAY AREA. THE SCHOOLHOUSE CAFE WILL BE SERVING DELICIOUS SMOKED PULLED PORK SANDWICHES, HOT DOGS, BRATS, AND HOMEMADE DESSERTS INCLUDING FRESH PUMPKIN AND APPLE PIE!
THE GIFT SHOP IS STOCKED WITH A GREAT NEW SELECTION OF FALL DECORATIONS, PUMPKIN CARVING KITS & ACCESSORIES, KIDS' NOVELTIES, COOKBOOKS, BREAD & BROWNIE MIXES, CANDLES, HANDMADE SEASONAL & HUSKER-THEMED FASHION ACCESSORIES FOR ALL AGES, WOODEN SIGNS, PRIMITIVES, AND MORE. TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS WITH SOME FLAVORED POPCORN OR OUR NEW HOMEMADE CARAMEL APPLES! AND WE'RE HARVESTING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF ORANGE AND HEIRLOOM PUMPKINS, SQUASH, GOURDS, BROOM CORN, MUMS, CORN STALKS, STRAW BALES....EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR HOME THE BEST-DECORATED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
ADMISSION IS $4.75 AND FREE FOR AGES 2 & UNDER. IT'S ALSO FREE TO SHOP THE PUMPKIN BARN, GIFT SHOP OR CAFE.
THINKING OF BRINGING A GROUP? WE'RE CURRENTLY BOOKING FIELD TRIPS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, AND PRIVATE EVENING CAMPFIRE PARTIES THROUGH OCTOBER 31.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON ON THE FARM! HAPPY FALL!!
EARLY BIRD WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 15-16
THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE GUMMY WORMS* AND FIRST SELECTION OF THIS YEAR'S HARVEST! ENJOY 10% OFF GIFT SHOP PURCHASES AND ENTER A DRAWING FOR FREE TICKETS FOR A RETURN VISIT! FACE PAINTING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 BEGINNING AT NOON.
*EVERY PAID GUEST RECEIVES A FREE PACKAGE OF GUMMY WORMS
MILITARY FAMILY DAY SEPTEMBER 22
TO SAY "THANK YOU" TO ALL SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN, WE'RE OFFERING FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY TO MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY! PLEASE PRESENT CURRENT MILITARY ID AT THE ADMISSION COUNTER.
FALL FESTIVAL
WEEPING WATER NE
SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS:
SCAVENGER HUNT - CONTACT KAY OR LINDA @ 402-267-5152
SCARECROW CONTEST - CONTACT KAY OR LINDA @ 402-267-5152
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL - 10AM-6PM AT BLOOM WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED FARM - 108TH STREET, AVOCA NE
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES - CONTACT LISA HOHN 402-267-4685 OR This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MUSEUM TOURS
BLACKSMITHING AND ROPE MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS
9AM THRU 4PM
CHILI COOK OFF - AT AUDITORIUM - CONTACT DOLLY @ 402-267-5351
CRAFT SHOW - AT AUDITORIUM - CONTACT TAMMY @ 402-267-5228
SILENT AUCTION - AT METHODIST FELLOWSHIP HALL CONTACT TAMMY @ 402-267-5228
CHILDREN'S EVENTS - AT THE GAZEBO - PUMPKIN PAINTING & CRAFTS
11AM-4PM
SHOW 'N SHINE (CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES & TRACTORS) CONTACT BEAU @ 402-297-6660
2PM-4PM
BINGO AT THE LEGION HALL (LEGION AUXILIARY)
SPONSORED BY THE WEEPING WATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FREE CHILI COOK OFF
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
WEEPING WATER AUDITORIUM
GIBSON HALL
COOK UP YOUR BEST BATCH AND BRING IT DOWN!!!
JUDGING WILL BE DONE BY THE PUBLIC.
PRIZES FOR THE TOP 3 PLACES.
TO PRE-REGISTER CONTACT DOLLY CRANDALL - 402-267-5351
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THE GOOD NEWS BAND FROM BEATRICE WILL PRESENT A FREE CONCERT AT 7PM, SEPTEMBER 23, SUNDAY, AT THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, WEEPING WATER, NORTH OF THE POST OFFICE.
LEADER OF THE BAND IS NICK HUSTON OF HUSTON MOTORS. HUSTON WILL GRILL 400 HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS FOR ALL WHO ATTEND. ALL OF THIS GIVEN AS HIS SPIRITUAL GIFT TO THE CHURCH. GRILLING BEGINS AT ABOUT 4:30PM.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH HAS PRESENTED SCORES OF CONCERTS INCLUDING THE RED HEAD EXPRESS, MCCLELLAN SISTERS, BLACKWOOD BROTHERS, AND MANY OTHERS. THIS CONCERT WILL OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GIVING TO THE BUILDING FUND TO REPAIR THE FRONT STEPS AND PUT IN A NEW MODERN CHURCH DOOR IN FRONT.
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