Tuesday, April 26, 2011

"Spring Into the Valley" Specials Announced!

"Spring Into the Valley" April 29 through May 1

Check out the great specials and promotions below. Pick up your "Spring Into the Valley" Passport at any business listed, obtain five stamps from participating businesses (no purchase necessary) then turn your Passport in for a free four-pack of annuals from Plantman Nursery!


Friday Only

Lake Ridge Golf Course (Beaver Lake) -
Unlimited Golf Friday, April 29 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a sack lunch for $22.50 or hot lunch for $26.50.


Friday Saturday, Sunday

Cryin' Creek Candles/Farmhouse Lounge (Weeping Water) will have discounts on craft beers and glasses of Nebraska wine all weekend long. Any customer who brings in a newspaper for recycling will receive a FREE Cinnamon Bun-shaped candle (limit one per customer - while supplies last). Specials on new scents, enter for gift certificate drawing, free non-alcoholic refreshments all weekend!

G.A.R. Veterans Museum (Elmwood) will be open 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fri., Sat., & Sun. for the Spring Into the Valley event.

Plantman Nursery (Nehawka) Fri. 10-7; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 1-4 -- 25% discount on all flowering hanging baskets

Stop N Shop (Weeping Water)- Free 32 oz. fountain or 20 oz. coffee with Passport.

Tammy’s Soap Shack & Soy Glo Candle Co. (Weeping Water) - Hours Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free refreshments, bring in any non-perishable food item (to be donated to the WW food pantry) and get 10% off your purchase. In store specials, drawings held daily for gift certificates.


Friday & Saturday


Grandpa Snazzy's Victorian Emporium and Coffee House- (Weeping Water)
Stop in Friday or Saturday and browse our Victorian gift shop while enjoying a fresh baked slice of pie or homemade cinnamon roll and a cup coffee. Saturday only- 7:30 to Noon, Our special guest “The Whole Dorf” will have a great selection of pre planted floral and herb baskets, as well as organic and heirloom bedding plants for sale.

Slattery Vintage Estates (Nehawka) will have grab-bag specials & free stuff!
Hours, Friday & Saturday 1-6 p.m. Sunday CLOSED for a private event.


Saturday & Sunday

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm (Avoca) -- "Spring in Bloom" Open House
Sat. 4/30 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 5/1 noon-4 p.m. Experience Springtime on the farm for FREE! Visit the horses, cows, goats and chickens, challenge your family members to yard games, hike the nature trail and enjoy the play areas around the farm. The Schoolhouse Cafe will be serving lunch (including smoked pulled pork sandwiches), fresh popcorn, homemade desserts and University of Nebraska Dairy Store ice cream each day.

Bess Streeter Aldrich House (Elmwood) - Open Sat. & Sun., 2:00-5:00 p.m. Show passport for $1.00 off admission (regularly $5.00).


Saturday Evening Events

Grandpa Snazzy's Victorian Emporium and Coffee House (Weeping Water)

6:30pm-10:30pm join us for "Pickin', Pluckin' & Pie." Bring an instrument or just come and enjoy great music and Pie. This family-friendly evening of old fashioned fun has become a tradition with many! Come and see what it’s all about.

Eagle Raceway...America's Home Track in Eagle, NE! Media Night April 30th, 2011-Featuring Budweiser Sprints, RevHoney IMCA Modifieds, NAPA IMCA Sport Modifieds, Valentino's IMCA Hobby Stocks and Exhaust Pro's Sport Compacts. Gates open at 5:30.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Spring Into the Valley!

Make plans to Visit the Valley during our upcoming "Spring Into the Valley" promotion, Friday April 29 through Sunday May 1. Many of our 19 member businesses and attractions will be hosting special events, offering discounts, holding drawings or giving out free goodies. Pick up a passport from any participating member, obtain five or more stamps by visiting other businesss throughout the weekend, then turn your passport in at Plantman Nursery for a FREE four-pack of annuals. Watch the website for a complete listing of locations and specials coming soon!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Art Show at Lake Ridge - April 7th

Lake Ridge Golf Course is hosting an Art Show and Wine Tasting at the clubhouse in Beaver Lake on April 7th. The event starts at 7:00 pm and features jewelry and yard art by Anita Carmichael and acrylic paintings by E. Spencer and wine tasting hosted by Farmhouse Lounge/Cryin' Creek Candles. Appetizers will be served.

Lake Ridge Golf Course and Fairways Restaurant is just 20 minutes south of downtown Omaha along the Kennedy Freeway (Hwy 75). Take a left at the Hwy 75 and Hwy 1 interchange and go East 1 mile.