THE MAYOR AND WATER OPERATOR HAVE ADVISED THAT THE WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR THE CITY HAVE NOW BEEN LIFTED!!
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DON'T FORET TO CONTACT LISA HOHN TO GET ON THE LIST FOR COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH DURING THE FALL FESTIVAL. SHE CAN BE REACHED AT 402-267-4685 OR This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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THE FALL FESTIVAL WILL BE HERE SOON!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
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PUMPKIN FESTIVAL IS NOW OPEN
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!!
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.
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THE GOOD NEWS BAND FROM BEATRICE WILL PRESENT A FREE CONCERT AT 7PM, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD AT THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, WEEPING WATER, NORTH OF THE US 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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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL LIVER AWARENESS MONTH, AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS REMINDS DONORS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF DONATING BLOOD, AS MANY ORGAN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS REQUIRE SEVERAL BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS DURING SURGERY.
CURRENTLY, APPROXIMATELY 17,000 PATIENTS ARE AWAITING LIVER TRANSPLANTS, IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THE BLOOD SUPPLY REMAINS AT SUFFICIENT LEVELS AT ALL TIMES TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED. WHEN AN EMERGENCY STRIKES, IT IS THE DONATED BLOOD ON THE SHELVES THAT MAY HELP SAVE PATIENT LIVES.
THE FOLLOWING IS UPCOMING AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES FROM OCTOBER 1-15, 2012 IN THE CASS COUNTY AREA.
10/10/12, 8AM-2PM, PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL, 1916 E HIWAY 34, PLATTSMOUTH
10/10/12, 10AM-4PM, LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 202 WEST 3RD STREET, LOUISVILLE
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