ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
August 19, 2012
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Elmwood G.A.R. Hall Veterans' Museum
124 East D St.
Featuring ice cream from the UNL Dairy Store! Free-will donation, with proceeds benefiting the G.A.R Hall Veterans' Museum.
Come early to Elmwood to tour the Bess Streeter Aldrich House (204 East F St., open 2:00-5:00 p.m.), shop the merchants of Elmwood and nearby Murdock, or tour the surrounding countryside on a driving tour of the Cass County Barn Quilt project!
Not far from the city, the Scenic Weeping Water Valley overflows with things to do year-round—from theater, music, wine tasting and museums to the thrill of racing, golf in the beautiful countryside, quaint shops, dining, and camping. We have something for everyone! www.VisitTheValley.org
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Late July in the Valley
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
Don't miss the Lofte Theatre's summer musical, "Singin' in the Rain", July 20 - August 5. Showtimes are: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 402-234-2553 or going online to www.Lofte.com.
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LIVE MUSIC AT SLATTERY VINTAGE ESTATES VINEYARD AND TASTING ROOM
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SPECIAL EVENT NIGHTS AT EAGLE RACEWAY
Don't miss the Lofte Theatre's summer musical, "Singin' in the Rain", July 20 - August 5. Showtimes are: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 402-234-2553 or going online to www.Lofte.com.
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LIVE MUSIC AT SLATTERY VINTAGE ESTATES VINEYARD AND TASTING ROOM
Acoustic Fridays
When: Friday,
July 20, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Slattery
Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: No
cover. See SVE website for artist list.
Summer Concert Series
When: Saturday,
July 21, 2012
Where: Slattery
Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: Toasted
Ponies (award-winning bluegrass), 7-10 p.m., $5 cover
Summer Concert Series
When: Saturday,
July 28, 2012
Where: Slattery
Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: Silver
Wings (classic & modern country), 7-10 p.m., $5 cover
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- Saturday, July 21 - Sun Drop & Olston's Auto Recyclers presents Kid's
Night -Super Bike Giveaway -July 21st, 2012
- Saturday, July 28 - Legends Bar & Grill presents Super Saturday Night Fever & Kid's Bike Races -July 28th, 2012
***See our Calendar of Events page for upcoming good times in the Valley!***
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Celebrate in the Valley!
Limestone Day June 30 in Weeping Water! BIG July 4th Celebrations in Murdock and Murray! Hope to see you soon in the Valley!
WEEPING WATER LIMESTONE DAYS JUNE 30
Be sure to check out the event's Facebook page for all the maps, registration forms and information you'll need!
7:30 FISHING CONTEST, CITY LAKES - JERRY SMITH 402-672-0125
8:00 LIMESTONE
DAY-CRYIN CREEK REGISTRATION, BASKETBALL COURT - JANE RHODES 402 297-3341
8:00 LIMESTONE DAY-CRYIN CREEK 5K MUD/FUN RUN - JANE RHODES
402-297-3341
8AM-8PM LIBRARY BOOK WALK, EAST TO WEST BRIDGE, ALONG WALKING
TRAIL
8:00 CO-ED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, BALLFIELD - JUSTIN MASON
402-689-8894
8:30 FISHING CONTEST AWARDS, CITY LAKES - JERRY SMITH 402-672-0125
8:30 PARADE REGISTRATION, SCHOOL PARKING LOT - RENEE SHEEHAN
402-670-1752
9:00 LIBRARY GRAND OPENING/DEDICATION CEREMONY - AIMEE MORLAN
402-267-3050
9AM-1PM LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE - REFRESHMENTS AT COMMUNITY CENTER
9:00 HERITAGE HOUSE & MEMORY LANE MUSEUM - DORIS DUFF
402-267-4925
9:00 HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT, AT EAST BRIDGE - BILL MILLER
402-709-7328
9AM-4PM PHOTO CONTEST & DISPLAY, LEGION HALL, MATHER FAMILY 402-267-5252
9:45 OPENING CEREMONIES, MAIN STREET - MC KURT POWLES 402-616-2425
NATIONAL ANTHEM - CARMEN & JAMES GARNER
MISS WEEPING WATER CORONATION - DIANE WADE 402-450-0402
10:00 GRAND PARADE, MAIN STREET GRAND MARSHAL - THELMA DOMINGO
AFTER PARADE: CHILDREN'S CONTAINER GARDENING, CITY LAKE PAVILION
WEEPING WATER GARDEN CLUB - SHARON CROSBY 402-267-5791
11:00 BICYCLE/TRICYCLE RACES, MAIN STREET - SCOTT SCHREINER
402-297-0079
11AM-3PM WEEPING WATER GUN CLUB, OPEN HOUSE, FOLLOW SIGNS - DUANE
HAGUEN 402-618-3005
12AM-4PMFREE CAR SHOW & SHINE, MAIN STREET, BRAD WRIGHT
402-326-2607 DOOR PRIZES
12:30 CANOE RACE REGISTRATION, CITY LAKES - JACQUE DAVIS
402-499-2237
1:00 DUCK RACES, WALKING BRIDGE (ACROSS FROM POOL)-CAROL THOMASSEN
402-267-5327
1-4PM FREE SWIM, CITY POOL
1:30 CANOE RACES, CITY LAKES, ADULT AND KIDS DIVISION
JACQUE DAVIS - 402-499-2237
2-4PM BINGO, LEGION AUXILIARY, CITY LAKE PAVILION - MARY JO
HENEGER 402-297-7574
3:30 MONEY PLUNGE, CITY POOL, AGES 0-14 - JERRY SMITH 402-672-0125
5-8PM RAINBOW TROUT, FACE PAINTING, BALLFIELD
5:00 OPENING EVENING CEREMONIES, BALLFIELD - MC KURT POWLES
402-717-2425
5:15 LINCOLN SPORT PARACHUTE CLUB JUMP
NATIONAL ANTHEM - CARMEN & JAMES GARNER
5:30-7:30 CHAMBER BBQ, BALLFIELD, PAY AT BBQ,
DIANE WADE - 402-450-0402
5:30 ROCK OLYMPICS - JACQUE DAVIS 402-499-2237
5:30 DER WEINER SLINGER, THE WORLD FAMOUS CONRAD
6:00 ROSENBACH WARRIOR, TRAINING BRANCH, MARITAL ARTS
DEMONSTRATION
JERRY SMITH 402-672-0125
7:00 DODGE BALL CONTEST, ADULTS & KIDS DIVISION - KURT POWLES
402-616-2425
7-11 PM LIVE MUSIC - AMERICAN LEGION POST 237
8:30 WATER BALLOON TOSS
10:00 FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA -- FREE!!!!! BALLFIELD
MURDOCK JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
Activities include a parade at 11:00 a.m., baseball tournament, Dillon Synovec Memorial Run, kids' activities on Main Street after the parade, ice cream social, & more. See the community newsletter for complete schedule.
CASS COUNTY 4TH of JULY CELEBRATION
WEDNESDAY, July 4th, 2012
YOUNG MEMORIAL PARK
MURRAY, NEBRASKA
WEDNESDAY, July 4th, 2012
YOUNG MEMORIAL PARK
MURRAY, NEBRASKA
Fireworks
Rain Date: SATURDAY July 7th, 2012
CONCESSIONS by 4TH of JULY ASSOCIATION
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
featuring SCHWAN'S ICE CREAM TREATS!
HOMEMADE PIE and ICE CREAM
Murray Christian Church
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OOZEBALL CONTEST
10:00 am - Registration
Games Start at Noon
Awards 1st place
SHOES REQUIRED!
$ 5.00 per person
6 to 8 person teams
Age groups – 8th grade and under/High School/Adult.
CONCESSIONS by 4TH of JULY ASSOCIATION
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
featuring SCHWAN'S ICE CREAM TREATS!
HOMEMADE PIE and ICE CREAM
Murray Christian Church
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OOZEBALL CONTEST
10:00 am - Registration
Games Start at Noon
Awards 1st place
SHOES REQUIRED!
$ 5.00 per person
6 to 8 person teams
Age groups – 8th grade and under/High School/Adult.
Parent or Guardian Signature required of under 18.
Single Elimination
Sponsored by: Wiles Brothers
Single Elimination
Sponsored by: Wiles Brothers
DIME GLASS TOSS
11:00 a.m.
LITTLE MR. & MISS. 4TH OF JULY
11:30 registration
Starts at Noon
$5.00 Per Entry
Ages 5 to 7
Trophies furnished by Murray State Bank
BINGO
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
HORSESHOE CONTEST
1:30 Registration
Pitching starts at 2:00
p.m.
$10 for coed Team
$5.00 per person
Pay Back
Failure to play at designated time is forfeiture of game
$10 for coed Team
$5.00 per person
Pay Back
Failure to play at designated time is forfeiture of game
BABY CONTEST
2:30 Registration
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
$2.00 per Entry
Trophies furnished by Murray State Bank
PARADE LINE UP
6:30 p.m.
In front of Conestoga Elementary School in Murray
104 High St.
Parade at 7:00 p.m.
AUCTION
8:00 p.m.
CORONATION of MISS MURRAY
Approx. 9:00 p.m.
GRAND MARSHAL
Approx. 9:15 p.m.
RAFFLE DRAWING
Approx. 9:30 p.m.
In front of Conestoga Elementary School in Murray
104 High St.
Parade at 7:00 p.m.
AUCTION
8:00 p.m.
CORONATION of MISS MURRAY
Approx. 9:00 p.m.
GRAND MARSHAL
Approx. 9:15 p.m.
RAFFLE DRAWING
Approx. 9:30 p.m.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Approx. 9:55 p.m.
Sung By: Linda Grunewald
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Approx. 10:00 p.m.
Provided exclusively through donations to the 4th of July Association
The Cass County 4th of July Association is NOT responsible for any Accident or Injury
For Information Call: Jerry Blasig 235-2203 or Keith Felthousen 235-2850
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Mid-June in the Valley: Events June 16-17 & June 23-24
JUNE 16-17
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Where: Eagle Raceway (map)
Description: The Ticket 93.7 FM presents Super Dad’s Tribute! Happy Hour 6-7 pm! Monster Sampling from 7-9 pm -Happy D Klown from 5:30-7:30 pm. Featuring Budweiser Sprints, Nebraska Drive Shaft & Radiator IMCA Modifieds, NAPA IMCA Sport Modifieds, Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks and Exhaust Pro’s IMCA Sport Compacts. Front Gates open at 5:30 pm, Hot Laps at 5:30 pm and Racing at 6:30 pm. Front Gate Admission: Adults (13+) $10, Youth (6-12) $5, Children (5 & under) Free.
When: Friday, June 22, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: No cover. See SVE website for artist list.
Description: Brich & Killion (Acoustic Rock/Folk, country blues, Americana), 7-10 p.m., $5 cover.
HANSEL & GRETL at
the Lofte Community Theatre
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When:
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Saturday, June 16,
2012 3:00 & 6:00 p.m.
Missoula Children’s
Theatre Production
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MURRAY-BEAVER LAKE
Lions Club Golf Scramble
When: Saturday,
June 16, 2012
Where: Lake
Ridge Golf Course (map)
Description: 8:30
AM SHOTGUN 4-person scramble. 18 holes with cart, includes lunch. Mulligans,
Prizes, Hole-In-One Sponsored by Jeff Henry Motors (Car parked on Hole #8).
ENTRY FEE: $60.00/ player
Super Dads Tribute! at
Eagle Raceway
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Where: Eagle Raceway (map)
Description: The Ticket 93.7 FM presents Super Dad’s Tribute! Happy Hour 6-7 pm! Monster Sampling from 7-9 pm -Happy D Klown from 5:30-7:30 pm. Featuring Budweiser Sprints, Nebraska Drive Shaft & Radiator IMCA Modifieds, NAPA IMCA Sport Modifieds, Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks and Exhaust Pro’s IMCA Sport Compacts. Front Gates open at 5:30 pm, Hot Laps at 5:30 pm and Racing at 6:30 pm. Front Gate Admission: Adults (13+) $10, Youth (6-12) $5, Children (5 & under) Free.
JUNE 22-23
Acoustic Fridays
When: Friday, June 22, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: No cover. See SVE website for artist list.
Summer Concert Series
When: Saturday,
June 23, 2012
Where: Slattery
Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)Description: Brich & Killion (Acoustic Rock/Folk, country blues, Americana), 7-10 p.m., $5 cover.
Super Mania '12
featuring the Super Trailer Race at Eagle Raceway
When: Saturday,
June 23, 2012
Where: Eagle
Raceway (map)
Description: Rotella’s
Italian Bakery presents Super Mania 12 Featuring the Super Trailer Race! Shades
the Clown from 5:30-7:30 pm in courtyard -Face Painting 6-8 pm in courtyard
-Visit the Celerion Booth in the courtyard -Super Trailer Race following the
last feature. Featuring Budweiser Sprints, Nebraska Drive Shaft & Radiator
IMCA Modifieds, NAPA IMCA Sport Modifieds, Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks and
Exhaust Pro’s IMCA Sport Front Gates open at 5:30 pm, Hot Laps at 5:30 pm and
Racing at 6:30 pm. Front Gate Admission: Adults (13+) $10, Youth (6-12) $5,
Children (5 & under) Free.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
June 8-10
Lots of great MUSIC in the Valley this weekend along with theatre, racing, garage sales and more at our friendly member businesses & attractions!
Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m. Last weekend for this show!
Acoustic Fridays
When: Friday, June 8, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: No cover. See SVE website for artist list.
Summer Concert Series
When: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: Kris Lager Band, 7-10 p.m., $10 cover
Where: The Farmhouse Lounge (map)
Description: The Southpaw Bluegrass Band returns for the Kickin' Off the New Beer Garden Party! (You might remember them from our 4-year anniversary bash.) $4.00 cover starts at 7:00 p.m. and the band starts pickin' & grinnin' at 8:30 p.m.! Drink specials until midnight!
List of sales at http://www.elmur.org/downloads/gs_directory.pdf. Map available at www.elmur.org.
The Lofte Community
Theatre presents The Sunshine Boys
When: June 8, 9, 10Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m. Last weekend for this show!
When: Friday, June 8, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: No cover. See SVE website for artist list.
When: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: Kris Lager Band, 7-10 p.m., $10 cover
Southpaw Bluegrass
Band & Drink Specials
When: Saturday,
June 9, 7pm – Sun, June 10, 12amWhere: The Farmhouse Lounge (map)
Description: The Southpaw Bluegrass Band returns for the Kickin' Off the New Beer Garden Party! (You might remember them from our 4-year anniversary bash.) $4.00 cover starts at 7:00 p.m. and the band starts pickin' & grinnin' at 8:30 p.m.! Drink specials until midnight!
Murray Community
Garage Sales
When: June
8 – 9
Elmwood Community
Garage Sales
When: Saturday,
June 9List of sales at http://www.elmur.org/downloads/gs_directory.pdf. Map available at www.elmur.org.
Eagle Nationals Featuring Lucas Oil ASCS NATIONAL Spring Car
Dirt Series
When: Friday, June 8. Gates open 5:30 p.m., racing starts at 7:00.Thursday, May 31, 2012
June 1-3 in the Valley
Concerts, racing, theater and bargain-hunting -- there's something for everyone in the Valley this weekend! Check out our "Things to Do" page for a full business & attraction listing, and watch our Calendar of Events page for future fun!
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: No cover. See SVE website for artist list.
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: Sandy Creek Pickers (Bluegrass) 7-10 p.m., $5 cover
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: 3-7 p.m. Five Youth Artist Bands + ENCORE
Student Break Out
Night at Eagle Raceway
When: Saturday, June 2
Where: Eagle, NE (map)
Description: City-wide sales June 1 & 2
Lofte Community
Theater presents The Sunshine Boys
When: Friday,
June 1, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday June 2, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday June 3, 2:00 p.m. Shows continue through June 10.
Acoustic Friday
When: Friday,
June 1, 6:30 – 9:00pmWhere: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: No cover. See SVE website for artist list.
Summer Concert Series
When: Saturday,
June 2Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: Sandy Creek Pickers (Bluegrass) 7-10 p.m., $5 cover
Blues Ed Music
Festival
When: Sunday,
June 3Where: Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room (map)
Description: 3-7 p.m. Five Youth Artist Bands + ENCORE
When: Saturday, June 2
Eagle Community Garage
Sales
When: June
1 & 2Where: Eagle, NE (map)
Description: City-wide sales June 1 & 2
Monday, May 14, 2012
Weekend of May 19-20
Considering a trip to the Scenic Weeping Water Valley this weekend? The weather is supposed to be warm and summery, and the roadsides are brimming with flowers!
Saturday is Armed Forces Night at Eagle Raceway. The event features Budweiser 360 Sprints, Nebraska Drive Shaft & Radiator IMCA Modifieds, NAPA IMCA Sport Modifieds, Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks and Exhaust Pro’s IMCA Sport Compacts.
Saturday is also Picking, Plucking & Pie at Grandpa Snazzy's in Weeping Water. Bring an instrument or just come to listen and enjoy Will & Kat's tasty coffees, pies and other goodies. Times are 6:30 p.m. until 10-ish.
Also consider a round of golf at Lakeridge Golf Course, a wine tasting in the beautiful outdoor setting of Slattery Vintage Estates, or shopping at our member shops. Thanks for stopping by! We hope to see you soon in the Valley!
Saturday is Armed Forces Night at Eagle Raceway. The event features Budweiser 360 Sprints, Nebraska Drive Shaft & Radiator IMCA Modifieds, NAPA IMCA Sport Modifieds, Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks and Exhaust Pro’s IMCA Sport Compacts.
Saturday is also Picking, Plucking & Pie at Grandpa Snazzy's in Weeping Water. Bring an instrument or just come to listen and enjoy Will & Kat's tasty coffees, pies and other goodies. Times are 6:30 p.m. until 10-ish.
Also consider a round of golf at Lakeridge Golf Course, a wine tasting in the beautiful outdoor setting of Slattery Vintage Estates, or shopping at our member shops. Thanks for stopping by! We hope to see you soon in the Valley!
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