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

Rural Route Rust & Beyond the Rim of the Prairie

We have two exciting events coming up soon in the Valley:

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm, 911-108th St., Avoca, is hosting the first-annual Rural Route Rust Sale in conjunction with their annual Spring Open House, April 13-14.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.  

Shop the farmyard and barn for antiques, primitives, repurposed and handmade items, vintage treasures, and rusty gold from Bloom Where You're Planted Farm and about a dozen more great vendors.  Get hot lunch and homemade baked goods in the Schoolhouse Cafe.  The youngsters (and young at heart) will enjoy playing around the farm and visiting the horses, cows, goats & chickens.  Admission is FREE!

Visit the farm's Facebook page for more details.

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April 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m.  Go "Beyond the Rim of the Prairie" at the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation's annual Spring Dinner.  

Enjoy a plated meal and program by UNL Professor Jeff Keown, who will speak about his experiences escorting his students to Mexico for many years, to learn about their marketing and farming practices and the Mexican culture.  Recipients of the Foundation's annual short story contest will be honored and excerpts from the winning entries read.

The event will be held at the Elmwood School, 400 West F St.  RSVP by April 15 by calling 402-994-3855.  Tickets are $12.00 and the event is open to the public.  Check out the Aldrich Foundation's website for more information.

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Happy Easter, and Happy Spring!!!

See Elvis or Attend a Classic Film Fund-Raiser!

Got cabin fever?  We've got the cure for the winter blues with a choice of two great events!

Celebrate Christmas in the Valley!

 

Lots of holiday celebrations planned throughout the Scenic Weeping Water Valley!  We hope you can join us for one or more of these great events:

 

Elmwood's Holiday Extravaganza is Sat. Nov. 24.  There is a full day of activities planned, including a pancake feed, craft show, visit from Santa, parade of homes, Aldrich home tours, free family movie, soup supper, tree lighting, Starry Knight lighted parade, and a dance -- visit http://www.elmur.org/downloads/extravaganza_2012.pdf to view the complete schedule.

Also in Elmwood, the Bess Streeter Aldrich House's "Journey Into Christmas" holiday open house begins Nov. 24 and continues Nov. 25, Dec. 1, 2, 8 & 9 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.  The historic home is decked out for the holidays, and guests can browse the gift shop and enjoy complimentary holiday treats after their tour.  Admission is $5 adults, $3 ages 6-12 & free for ages 5 & under.  For more:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/369317423157009/

Sat. Dec. 1 is Weeping Water's annual city-wide "Come Home for the Holidays" celebration, featuring a craft show, food, open houses, a visit from Santa, and much more. 

Happy Holidays!  Hope to see you soon in the Valley!

Time to Get Spooked!

Our third-annual cemetery scavenger hunt begins Saturday, October 13!  Clue sheets and BooGo cards will be available at the participating businesses listed below.  Street address for each business can be found in our previous blog entry.  Completed entries are due back to one of the listed businesses by Nov. 3, 2012.  Good luck! 

Eagle Raceway

Bess Streeter Aldrich House, Elmwood
Elmwood G.A.R. Hall Veterans' Museum
Lofte Community Theatre, Manley
Weeping Water City Office
Creative Edge Signs & Graphics, Weeping Water
Grandpa Snazzy's Victorian Emporium & Coffee Shop, Weeping Water
Tammy's Soap Shack, Weeping Water
Express Lane, Weeping Water
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Avoca
Slattery Vintage Estates, Nehawka
Lake Ridge Golf Course & Fairways Restaurant, Beaver Lake

Get Spooked in the Valley!

We invite you to join us for our third-annual Cemetery Scavenger Hunt!  Pick up a "BooGo" card and clue sheet at any Scenic WW Valley Association member business. Tour area cemeteries and stop by local businesses to fill out your card, then turn it in by Nov. 3 to be entered in a drawing for $300 in Valley Bucks (use like cash at member businesses). Every one who fills up their "BooGo" card will receive a free t-shirt and be entered to win one of three Valley Bucks prizes!
 

Rules:  Anyone can participate--fun for all ages!  Please do not disturb anything in the cemeteries.

 

Participating businesses where you can pick up your "BooGo" card, complete list of rules, and clues (completed cards can also be returned to these locations):

Eagle Raceway, 617 S. 238th St., Eagle

Bess Streeter Aldrich House, 204 East F St., Elmwood
Elmwood G.A.R. Hall Veterans' Museum, 124 East D St., Elmwood
Lofte Community Theatre, 15841 Manley Rd., Manley
Weeping Water City Office, Main Street, Weeping Water
Creative Edge Signs & Graphics, 104 N. Randolph St., Weeping Water
Grandpa Snazzy's Victorian Emporium & Coffee Shop, 221 W. Eldora Ave., Weeping Water
Tammy's Soap Shack, 200 W. Eldora Ave., Weeping Water
Express Lane, 103 S. East St., Weeping Water
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm & Pumpkin Patch, 911-108th St., Avoca
Slattery Vintage Estates, 925 Adams St., Nehawka
Lake Ridge Golf Course & Fairways Restaurant, 1536 Country Club Circle, Beaver Lake

Please check business hours before you go.  Email info@visitthevalley.org for more information.   Good luck!