The Around Town section of the Clipper-Herald is to notify the public of upcoming events and to publicize pertinent information from individuals, groups or service organizations.
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS
Pink Fest Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Plum Creek Market Place parking lot.
Independent candidate Mark Cohen is hosting "Pizza in the Park with Mark" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Veterans Pavilion at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park.
Mac's Creek Winery and Brewery Apple Fest Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. with live music, appetizers and tastings.
Lexington Glass Pumpkin Patch (one day only) Saturday, Sept. 26 from 2-6 p.m. at Heartland Hotshop (75631 County Road 439, Lexington).
Give BIG Lexington "Small acts, big change" early giving begins Sept. 14. Visit givebiglexington.org.
The Orthman YMCA Transportation Celebration Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jim Kelly Field/Lexington Airport. Entry fee: $5 for ages 3 and up.
Lexington Area Farmer's Market at 237 Hardware on Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m.
Lexington Area Christian Women's Connection presents "Guest Night" Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Kirk's. Speaker is Jan Schiferl of Fordyce, Nebraska.
Lexington Optimist Club and Heartland Chevrolet 29th Annual Golf Tournament four-man scramble Saturday, Sept. 26 at Lakeside Golf Club with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and tee time at 9:30 a.m. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 1. For questions call Nick Reynolds at 308-325-0016 or Jeremy Roberts at 308-325-5473.
Orthman Community YMCA Big Rig 5K and 10K at the Transportation Celebration Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 a.m. Check-in starts at 7:46 a.m. at Lexington Fieldhouse.
Mobile Food Pantry Thursday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. at the Dawson County Fairgrounds.
Humanities Nebraska Pioneer Women of Nebraska series: "Myths of Women's Madness on the Plains" Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m., "Diaries and Letters of Early Nebraska Settlers" Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m., and "Maria Rodaway: Prairie Pioneer" Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library.
Countryman Associates, P.C., is hosting a Farmer Appreciation BBQ Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 709 E. Pacific St. Call 308-324-2398 for more information.
Safe and Spooky Trunk or Treat at 1001 N. Washington St. from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Veterans Trunk and Treat Friday, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. at Veterans Pavilion at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park.
GriefShare Support Group meetings will be held on Thursdays until to Nov. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (201 E. Eighth St.). Enter at the east sliding doors. For information contact Luann McBride at 308-325-4148 or by email: luannmcbride@hotmail.com
Parkview Baptist Church holds a food pantry every third Saturday of the month at the Refuge Building (1105 Park St.) in Lexington.
The Dawson County History Museum is hosting “Coffee with Carol” the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Lexington Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month at the Lexington Grand Generation Center.
Lexington Rotary Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at Dawson County Annex Building at noon. For more information or to join call 308-325-7006.
The Dawson County Democrats meet at 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at the Los Jalapeños Restaurant.
American Legion in Lexington meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles.
WIC Clinic Sites, Dawson County: Lexington – Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska Building, 931 W. Seventh St., Tuesday through Thursday the first 4 full weeks for each month.
RYDE Transit — Public Transportation is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule a ride in Dawson County or Lexington call 308-324-3670. Public Transportation is easy to ride and open to everyone.
COZAD HAPPENINGS
Oktoberfest at The Frontier Frau in Cozad with fun happening on nights between Sept. 19 and Sept. 26.
Community Chat: with Joel Carlson, Cozad school board member Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Noon at the Wilson Public Library.
Armchair Travels: with Georgia Karel Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilson Public Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m. to make CD weavings at Wilson Public Library.
Maker Market is held every Tuesday until Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the Green Space, east of 222 Hardware.
Spook Night in downtown Cozad Monday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.
First Annual Norm Valenzuela Wing Fest Sunday, Oct. 18 from 2-5 p.m. on Meridian Street between Big E's and Meridian Tap House. Spicy wing challenge, wing eating competition, games and wing and beer specials.
Movie Matinee at Wilson Public Library Thursday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. Children under 8 with a chaperone. Free popcorn.
The Writing Society meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Wilson Public Library. Open to all writers of all levels and genres.
Blood Pressure Clinic at the Cozad Grand Generation Center the third Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m.
The Cozad Grand Generation Center has Home Delivered Meals to the Community Monday — Friday. If you would like to receive Home Delivered Meals or would like to pick up a Curbside Meal at 410 W. Ninth St. from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., please call us at 308-784-2747 by 9:30 a.m. that morning, so we can arrange everything for your convenience.
The Cozad Grand Generation Center Bus is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule a ride in Cozad call 308-784-2747.
ELWOOD HAPPENINGS
Gosper County Senior Center Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
GOTHENBURG HAPPENINGS
Thankful Run 5k Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8:30-10 a.m. at the YMCA at Gothenburg Health. Fee: $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Register by Nov. 21.
Our Lady of Good Counsel annual turkey dinner Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the parish center. Contact: Miranda Reiman at 605-695-1678.
AREA HAPPENINGS
Loomis Volunteer Fire Department Open House and BBQ Saturday, Oct. 3 from 5-8 p.m. Live concert featuring the Riley Morgan Band.
Mental Health Matters run/walk in Holdrege at Don Sjogren Community YMCA Saturday, Oct. 3 with check-in/registration at 9 a.m. Race starts at 9:30 a.m.
52nd Annual Bertrand Craft Show Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bertrand Public School and Bertrand Community Builiding.
ON THE BIG SCREEN
LEXINGTON
Majestic Theatre, 615 N. Washington St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $6, Students/Senior Citizens $5, Child $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Practical Magic 2" (PG-13) - Sept. 23; Wednesday at 7 p.m.
"Insidious: Out of the Further" (PG-13) - Sept. 25-27, 30; Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
COZAD
Fox Theater, 100 E. Eighth St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $9, Student/Seniors/Military $8, 5 and under $6.50, Matinee (all ages) $6.50
SHOWTIMES:
"Runner" (PG-13) - Sept. 22-24; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
"Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass" (PG) - Sept. 22-24; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
"Practical Magic 2" (PG-13) - Sept. 22-24; Tuesday-Thursday at 7 p.m.
GOTHENBURG
Sun Theatre, 404 10th St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $5, Child (12 and under) $3, Senior Citizen $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Practical Magic 2" (PG-13) - Sept. 25-27; Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
"Runner" (PG-13) - Oct. 2-4; Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Lexington Public Library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. — 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Sunday: Closed. Watch for lots of fun programs and activities this summer. Also, we are continuing curbside services; call the library at 308-324-2151 for information.
Novel Stitchers meets on Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. in the Board Room of the Library.
Storytime meets at the Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Wilson Public Library normal hours are: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Public and private meetings have resumed, with 24-hour notice appreciated. Limits to how many attendees based upon room need, what equipment is available and other restrictions can be found by calling us at 308-784-2019 or stopping at the front desk. Normal policies about room rental can be found under Policies at wilsonpubliclibrary.org.
LEXINGTON GRAND GENERATION CENTER
The exercise room is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
MONDAY
10 a.m. - Frog
12:45 p.m. - I've Got It
TUESDAY
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bunco
2:30 p.m. - Hot Cookies
WEDNESDAY
12:45 p.m. - Cards
1 p.m. - Frog
THURSDAY
12:45 p.m. - Farkle
12:45 p.m. - Pool
FRIDAY
12:45 p.m. - Cards
1 p.m. - Frog
LEXINGTON GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Homemade bread every day. Choice of skim, 2% or chocolate milk. No reservations are needed except for large groups. Serving time: 11:30 a.m. Please call 308-324-2498 by 10 a.m. for delivery or carryout meals.
MONDAY
Tuna Noodle Casserole, Hominy Casserole, Hawaiian Carrots, Pineapple
TUESDAY
Pork Fritter with Gravy, Candied Yams, Buttered Cauliflower, Mixed Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Sloppy Joe with Bun, Fries, Three Bean Casserole, Pears
THURSDAY
Orange Chicken, Rice with Veggies, Cali Blend Veggies, Cold Veggie Salad, Applesauce
FRIDAY
Potato Bar, Meat Sauce, Baked Potato, Broccoli and Cheese, Peaches, Breadstick, Dessert
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER
When Cozad schools are closed due to inclement weather, the center will also be closed. Check KRVN or the TV for weather related closings.
MONDAY
10 a.m. - Free Groceries
1 p.m. - Pitch
TUESDAY
Noon - Rotary
1 p.m. - Dominos
WEDNESDAY
11 a.m. - Free Groceries
12:30 p.m. - Pinochle
THURSDAY
1 p.m. - Tai Chi
1 p.m. - Bridge Marathon
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Salad Bar is available daily with meals served from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Goulash, Peas, Pears, Garlic Bread, Strawberry Bites
TUESDAY
Baked Ham, Sweet Potato, Brussel Sprouts, Pistachio Salad, Grapes, Ice Cream
WEDNESDAY
Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Mandarin Orange Salad, Dessert
THURSDAY
Tuna Casserole, Peas, Creamy Fruit Salad, Ice Cream
FRIDAY
Walking Tacos, Veggie Sticks, Peaches, Brownies
FARNAM SENIOR CENTER
The center will be closed on Fridays until further notice. When Eustis-Farnam Schools are closed due to the weather, the Senior Center will also be closed. Call ahead by 9:30 a.m. to get a meal 308-569-2359.
MONDAY
Chicken Casserole, Garlic Potatoes, Broccoli, Peaches, Dinner Roll
TUESDAY
Mexican Manicotti, Corn Salad, Lettuce Salad, Applesauce, Dinner Roll
WEDNESDAY
Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pears, Dinner Roll
THURSDAY
Baked Ham, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Dinner Roll
GOSPER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
All meals are served with vegetables, fruit and a sweet item. All meals are subject to change without notice. Please call by 10 a.m. for your reservation 308-785-2500. Suggested meal price is $8 for 60 and above and $9 for under 60.
MONDAY
Mexican Lasagna
TUESDAY
Fish Sandwich
WEDNESDAY
Liver and Onions
THURSDAY
Taco Pizza
FRIDAY
Turkey Wraps
ORGANIZATIONS
It Works Group: AA meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at 303 E. Sixth St., in Lexington.
First Christian Church NA: meets Sundays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays at 8 p.m. 1206 N. Erie St., in Lexington.
Westside Group: AA/NA: open meeting on Monday and Friday nights from 7-8 p.m. Meetings are held at Grace Lutheran Church, 105 E. 17th St., Lexington, use the south door.
Women's Group: meets every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. on the second floor lounge at the Dawson County Courthouse (700 N. Washington St.)
Celebrate Recovery: Meetings at 7 p.m. on Fridays at Parkview Baptist Church’s Refuge Building (1105 Park St., Lexington) Contact: 308-324-4410.
Four Roads Group AA: meetings are held on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Fridays from 7-8 p.m. and Sundays from 7 p.m. at 1801 W. 18th St., in Lexington.
Grupo Lexington AA (Spanish Speaking): open meetings on Saturdays from 8-9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon at 114 W. 6th St. in Lexington.
Group Nueva Vida Lexington (Spanish Speaking): open meetings on Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. at 114 W. Eighth St., in Lexington.
Full of Grace: Meetings from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Nazarene Church at 919 H St., in Cozad.
Southview Group: Meetings from 8-9 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1804 Papio Lane in Cozad.
SMART Recovery meets at St. Peter’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, 905 East 13th St., Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m., Saturdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sumner AA Group: meets Sundays and Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. at 205 E. Fifth Avenue, in Sumner. For more information call 308-325-5827.
Bertrand Thurs Night Group: Meetings from 8-9 p.m. on Thursdays at Hope Lutheran Church, 74094 Road 436 in Smithfield. Call 308-785-3567 or 308-472-3376.
Odie Group AA/NA: meetings at 8 p.m. on Sundays in Elwood at 501 Calvert Avenue.
Pony Express Group AA: meetings are held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Gothenburg Evangelical Free Church (515 18th St.) in Gothenburg.
Thirsty Thursday by the Cemetery: Meetings held on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church (2002 27th St.) in Gothenburg.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meetings are held the second Thursday each month at 2 p.m. at Lexington Regional Health Center (1201 N. Erie St., Lexington). For more information contact Dixie Menke at 308-325-5350.
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska Immunization Clinic, first and third Mondays every month: Open 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. by appointment at 931 W. Seventh St., Lexington. Previous vaccination records required. Contact 308-325-3436 or 308-325-3169.
Dawson/Gosper County CASA: seeking Volunteers. CASA Volunteers are everyday people from all walks of life, who advocate through the court system in the interests of children. Contact 308-324-7364.
