And the winners are...

"Get Spooked in the Valley" Cemetery Scavenger Hunt T-shirts are ready to be picked up! We'll have them available at either Grandpa Snazzy's or Creative Edge Graphics in Weeping Water. Please email suzanne@visitcreativeedge.com to let us know when you'd like to pick up your shirt, and at which location, so that we make sure we have your size. We'll sending out emails and making calls to participants as well. 

Congratulations to our grand prize Valley Bucks winners!  1st Prize ($200) went to Don R. of Omaha, 
2nd Prize ($75) went to Linda E. of Council Bluffs, and 3rd Prize ($25) went to Terri B. of Lincoln.

We had 51 completed BooGo cards turned in -- a new record!  Thanks to all who participated.  We hope you enjoyed your time in the Scenic Weeping Water Valley and that you'll be back to visit our businesses and attractions again soon!

Get Spooked in the Valley Oct. 12-Nov. 2!

Our annual cemetery scavenger hunt begins Oct. 12.  See the list below for business locations where you can pick up "BooGo" (think 'Bingo') cards and clue sheets to get you started on the hunt.  All businesses listed should have cards available by Sat. Oct. 12.  

Everyone who completes their blackout "BooGo" card and turns it in by Nov. 2 will receive a free t-shirt and be entered in a drawing for up to $200 in Valley Bucks which can be used at any Scenic Weeping Water Valley Association member business.

Get your BooGo cards at these locations:

Lofte Community Theatre
15841 Manley Rd, Manley, NE
402-234-2553
www.lofte.com
Nunset Boulevard
Oct 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 & 27

Stop N Shop
300 W. Eldora Ave., Weeping Water
402-267-3215
www.stopnshopne.com
Hours:  5 a.m.-11 p.m.

Grandpa Snazzy's
221 West Eldora Ave., Weeping Water
402-297-3999
Tuesday- Friday 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

City of Weeping Water
101 W. Eldora Ave., Weeping Water
402-267-5152
www.WeepingWaterNebraska.com
Office Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F

Creative Edge Signs & Graphics
104 N. Randolph St., Weeping Water
866-599-9370
www.visitcreativeedge.com
Saturdays:  10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Call for weekday hours.

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm
911-108th St., rural Avoca
402-267-4104
www.BloomPumpkinPatch.com
Fridays 1-6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room
8925 Adams St., rural Nehawka
402-267-5267
www.SVEvineyards.com

Bess Streeter Aldrich House & Museum
204 East F St., Elmwood
402-994-3855
www.BessStreeterAldrich.org
Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 2-5 p.m.

Elmwood G.A.R. Hall Veterans' Museum
124 East D St., Elmwood
402-994-5315
www.elmur.org
Open by appointment, call 402-994-5315

Eagle Hollow Haunts at Eagle Raceway
617 S. 238th St., Eagle
402-606-1031
www.eaglehollowhaunts.com

Lake Ridge Golf Course & Fairways Restaurant
1536 Country Club Circle, Beaver Lake
402-235-GOLF
www.lake-ridgegolf.com
Golf 7 a.m.-dusk.  Restaurant 5-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat.
Caddies Lounge open 7 days/wk. at 4 p.m.

Vintage in the Valley September 21st

List of "Vintage in the Valley" shops with addresses:

Elmwood:

Gather Boutique -- 112 N. 4th St.

Then & Again -- 101 East D St. (upstairs)

4th St. Market -- 101 East D St. (downstairs)

Bits & Pieces Thrift Shop -- 158 N. 4th St.

Weeping Water:

Tammy's Soap Shack -- 200 W. Eldora Ave.

Grandpa Snazzy's -- 221 W. Eldora Ave.

Carole's Flowers, Gifts & Vintage Finds -- 500 S. East St.

Rural Avoca:

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm -- 911 S. 108th St,

Rural Nehawka:

Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room -- 8925 Adams St.

All shops will be open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Some may offer extended hours.

August, September & October are three of the best months to Visit the Valley -- there are SO many fun events going on! Check out what's coming up and mark your calendars!

August 30 thru September 1 -- Eagle Raceway's 1/3 mile IMCA Sprint Super Nationals.  Click this link to be taken to their Facebook Events page with all the details.


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There are several more opportunities to hear an outdoor concert and enjoy great wine & food at Slattery Vintage Estates this season!

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Vintage in the Valley, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  This unique shopping tour features stores, boutiques, and attractions in and around the towns of Elmwood, Weeping Water, Avoca & Nehawka that specalize in "vintage" -- merchandise & wine!  Get the scoop here!

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Bloom Where You're Planted Farm's 9th annual Pumpkin Festival begins Sept. 21 and continues through Halloween.  Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, or by appointment for field trips and parties.  Hay rides to the U-pick patch, nature trails, farm animals, rubber duck races, many farm-themed play areas, historic farm buildings, a cafe, gift/antique/vintage country store, special events (Military/EMT Family Day, Doggy Day, Ag Day) & more!  www.BloomPumpkinPatch.com 

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Weeping Water's annual Fall Festival will be held Sept. 28 on Main Street (Eldora Ave.). A schedule is below but you can also get the latest here.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Indoor/Outdoor Craft Show and Silent Auction at the Auditorium
Contact Tammy@TammysSoapShack .com

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children's pumpkin painting & crafts at the gazebo

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Show 'n Shine (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Tractors & More). Main Street. Contact Beau, 402-297- 6660 or Scott, 402-867-4137

2 - 4 p.m. Bingo at the Community Center

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pumpkin Festival at Bloom Where You're Planted Farm, 911-108th St.

Ongoing Events: Scarecrow contest, Scavenger Hunt, Community Garage Sales, Museum Tours, Blacksmithing & Rope Making Demos

Food available at the American Legion (breakfast & lunch by Boy Scout Troop 220), Grandpa Snazzy's, Express Lane, Stop N Shop, and the Lion's Club stand at the gazebo

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Three more shows this season at the Lofte Community Theatre.  Call 402-234-2553 or visit www.lofte.com for tickets.

The Boys Next Door -- Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15

Nunset  Boulevard -- Oct. 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15

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Lake Ridge Golf Course has lots of fun events coming up.  See their website for a full schedule.

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Get Spooked in the Valley!  Our annual cemetery scavenger hunt is back, Oct. 12-Nov. 2.  See our Facebook Events page for details.

Fun on the Fourth in Murdock!

Weeping Water Limestone Day June 29

Head to Weeping Water for a full day of activities starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending with a fireworks display.  New this year is the Scary Stroll Summer Scream haunted trail, following the fireworks.

https://www.facebook.com/WeepingWaterLimestoneDay?ref=ts&fref=ts

Stiches, Strawberries & Summer Concert Series

Quilt Show -- "MAY Your Days Be Merry and Bright" at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House

204 East F St., Elmwood, NE.  Now through May 25, view over 60 Christmas and winter quilts on display throughout the historic home.  Open every Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 2:00-5:00 p.m.  Admission is $5 adults, $3 kids 6-12, and free for ages 5 & under.  www.BessStreeterAldrich.org

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Strawberry Days -- at Plantman Nursery

904 - 84th St., Nehawka, NE.   Saturday (May 18) 8 to 5 and Sunday (May 19) 12 to 4. Strawberry plants, strawberry pie, strawberry jam, strawberry plants...Strawberry hanging baskets... super deals on other plants... go 3 miles west of the Nehawka, Ne corner on hwy 34 and 1 mile north....

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Summer Concert Schedule at Slattery Vintage Estates