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Lexington principal Barry McFarland wrote lyrics for UNK Color Song while a student at UNK
Barry McFarland wrote the lyrics for the UNK Color Song when he was a student at the university. The Lexington native continues to be a familiar face at campus events.
Ron Crocker, left, served as director of bands at Kearney State College for 20 years before transitioning to an administrative role. He retired in 2012 after a nearly 50-year career at KSC/UNK.
Ron Crocker composed the Color Song in 1980, when he was director of bands at Kearney State College.
The UNK marching band, pictured in the late 1980s, has performed the Color Song at campus and community events for more than four decades.
The Pride of the Plains Marching Band performs the UNK Color Song during athletic events, parades and freshman convocation. The song is also part of commencement ceremonies.
KEARNEY — The trumpets sound their opening fanfare, bright and bold, and it doesn’t take long for Loper fans to recognize what’s coming next.
The melody takes off from there, propelled by a catchy rhythm, punchy brass and spirited countermelody that gives musicians a little extra room to show off.
More than four decades after Ron Crocker composed the UNK Color Song, also known as “The Blue and the Gold,” those first few notes remain unmistakable.
That was the idea all along.
“I wanted it to be short enough that it wasn’t going to last forever after a touchdown. And I wanted it to be memorable,” Crocker said. “I wanted the introduction to be immediately recognizable so people knew exactly what was happening.”
First performed during homecoming in 1980, the Color Song has become part of the soundtrack at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, heard at athletic events, parades, freshman convocation and commencement.
And its history is about as UNK as it gets.
Too many touchdowns
The Color Song was born from a good problem to have.
Crocker was director of bands in fall 1980, when Kearney State College was celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding. Led by legendary head coach Claire Boroff, the football team was in the midst of an impressive run at that time, winning nine straight conference championships from 1972-80 and reaching the NAIA playoffs three times.
“I wrote the Color Song for a very practical reason,” Crocker said. “Our football team was doing really well. They were scoring a lot of touchdowns, so every time we turned around we were playing the fight song. And it got really old playing the fight song that many times in a game.”
He laughed.
“I thought, well, we need something else, so I just sat down and wrote the thing.”
There was no music notation software to speed up the process. Crocker likely worked through some ideas at the piano, made a few sketches, then wrote out each instrumental part by hand.
“I used to finish things at the kitchen table,” he said. “And it was probably 3 in the morning when I finished all the parts.”
Crocker wanted something concise, energetic and memorable – a piece Loper fans would quickly recognize.
Current Director of Bands Brian Alber, himself a UNK alumnus, believes he accomplished exactly that.
“The opening fanfare in the trumpets immediately catches everyone’s attention,” Alber said.
Chancellor Neal Schnoor knows the piece from a musician’s perspective, too. He arrived at UNK in 1997 as associate director of bands and later served as director of bands from 2008-10. He points to the catchy main melody, syncopated rhythms and musical transitions that keep the relatively short piece interesting from beginning to end.
Crocker even surprised himself with one of the song’s most popular elements.
After finishing the main melody, another tune kept floating through his head. He decided to see what happened when he paired the two.
“The second time through the main theme, the countermelody and the melody are playing against one another,” Crocker said. “And it just worked. I had no idea that funny melody in my head was going to work with that one over there.”
It certainly worked for the trombones, saxophones and other musicians who get to play it.
“All of the people who play that countermelody really get into it,” Crocker said with a smile. “And the people who don’t play it are jealous, I think.”
The Color Song received only about a week of rehearsal before the band premiered it during the 1980 homecoming football game, a 21-21 tie against longtime rival Fort Hays State.
“I probably just tossed it at them and said, ‘Here we go,’” Crocker joked.
The piece stuck.
Adding a Loper voice
UNK bands continued to perform the Color Song in the years that followed. However, something was missing.
It didn’t have lyrics.
That would change thanks to a student in one of Crocker’s music composition classes.
When someone asked about adding words to the Color Song, Crocker invited his students to take a shot at it. Barry McFarland was immediately interested.
“I was like, ‘You know what? Done,’” McFarland recalled.
Over the next couple weeks, he studied other school songs, shared drafts with friends and revised his lyrics.
There was also another consideration. Kearney State College had joined the University of Nebraska System in 1991 and became the University of Nebraska at Kearney, so McFarland wanted the words to reflect that identity.
Eventually, he had something he was willing to show Crocker.
“I would say after a couple weeks it was at a spot where I thought, ‘OK, I can present this and not be completely embarrassed,’” McFarland said with a laugh.
The lyrics made their way from Crocker to then-Chancellor Gladys Styles Johnston and eventually to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for approval.
“It just kind of spiraled out of control,” McFarland joked. “It really snowballed and I ended up writing a school song.”
He’s quick to give most of the credit to his former professor.
“Dr. Crocker wrote a good song, so that made it easy,” McFarland said. “I think he did the hard part. The song, for a music ensemble, is fantastic. Just the different pieces that he brought together and how he can hear all of that in his head. God bless musicians like that.”
The finished product gave Lopers these words to sing:
On to victory, Blue and the Gold,
Fight for UNK
Win the battles, leading the charge
Marching to conquer all the way
Raise the banner, shouting out loud
NU at Kearney’s here to stay,
Fight, Fight Lopers, Triumph every day,
We’re proud to be the Lopers from UNK.
Schnoor especially appreciates that final line.
“We’re proud to be the Lopers from UNK” captures what the song has come to represent, he said.
A Shared Tradition
McFarland didn’t simply write the lyrics. He got to perform them, too.
A French horn player, he participated in the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, Wind Ensemble and other instrumental and vocal groups while earning his bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a music minor.
His ties to UNK go back even further.
McFarland’s parents were living in the former University Heights campus housing when he was born. His father Max is a Kearney State College alumnus who spent nearly 30 years on the UNK faculty, serving as a professor, program director and chair in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology, and his mother Theresa taught in the same area.
“UNK has been part of me since the very beginning,” McFarland said. “It’s been my life. I grew up there. I did everything there because my dad was a professor there.”
That continued when McFarland became a student. Along with his many musical activities, he worked for the Chancellor’s Office and served as a Chancellor’s Ambassador.
“I took the full meal deal while I was at UNK,” he joked. “If you could be in it, I said, ‘Yes, let’s do it.’”
The Lexington native received his bachelor’s degree in 2000 and later earned two graduate degrees in educational administration from UNK. He built his career in his hometown, where he currently serves as principal at Sandoz Elementary School and helps run his family’s business, Mac’s Creek Winery and Brewery.
McFarland remains a familiar face at UNK, with season tickets for football, volleyball and basketball and regular appearances at concerts and other campus events.
“You name it, I’m there,” he said.
He’ll definitely be back for this week’s homecoming festivities. And when the band strikes up the Color Song, you know he’ll be singing along.
“When you think about it, it’s really kind of cool,” McFarland said. “I guess that’s my mark on UNK. It’s cool to still hear the song and be part of that tradition.”
The same is true for Crocker, who served as UNK director of bands for 20 years before transitioning to an administrative role. He retired in 2012 after a nearly 50-year career at UNK but still lives in Kearney and hears his composition regularly.
Of course, the longtime band director can’t help listening with a critical ear.
“The trouble is I am always analyzing who is playing what and if they’re playing it correctly,” Crocker said with a laugh. “But they are. They do a good job.”
For Alber, that connection to Crocker gives the Color Song added significance.
“To have a school song that was written by someone who is such a vital part of building the marching band community that we have today is particularly important,” he said.
Schnoor sees an even greater connection.
Each performance brings back memories of Crocker and other impactful UNK faculty, the students who learned from them and the thousands of musicians who have performed these songs through the years. Add in the athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, dancers, alumni and fans who know those same melodies, and a relatively short piece of music becomes something much bigger.
It creates a shared sense of place and camaraderie across generations, Schnoor said, carrying part of the university’s tradition from one year to the next.
That’s especially fitting during homecoming week.
Forty-six years after its debut, the UNK Color Song is still doing exactly what Crocker intended.
The trumpets sound, the melody takes off and Loper fans know exactly what’s coming.
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Keep Lexington Beautiful receives 2026 Advocacy Champion award
From creating a community garden to providing six permanent recycling bins, Keep Lexington Beautiful-Nebraska has worked to promote recycling and cultivate an environmentally friendly community.
The Nebraska Recycling Council recognized those efforts in late September, presenting the organization with its 2026 Advocacy Champion award.
KLB Executive Director Mirsa Sierra said the award recognized the organization’s work to improve local spaces, promote recycling and engage residents in hands-on beautification projects.
“It highlights the work our volunteers, partners and youth programs have contributed to making Lexington cleaner, safer and more connected,” Sierra said. “We believe we earned this award because our team consistently shows up for Lexington — whether it’s organizing cleanups, educating families about recycling or supporting community events.
"Our projects are driven by local volunteers, and the award reflects the pride and ownership our community has in Keep Lexington Beautiful.”
To receive the award, KLB had to demonstrate measurable community impact, strong volunteer engagement and ongoing collaboration with local partners. Although the award carries no monetary prize, it recognizes the organization’s work to keep Lexington clean and beautiful.
“We were incredibly proud and grateful. It felt like a moment of validation for all the hours our volunteers and staff dedicate to making Lexington a better place. Mostly, we felt excited because recognition like this motivates us to keep growing our impact,” Sierra said.
KLB plans to expand its educational outreach, organize more neighborhood cleanups and partner with additional local organizations on long-term beautification projects.
“We want to continue building a community where residents feel empowered to take care of the space they live, work and play in,” Sierra said.
The Nebraska Recycling Council also congratulated KLB in a Facebook post.
“Keep Lexington Beautiful is highly deserving of the Advocacy Champion Award for its exceptional leadership in promoting environmental stewardship through education, collaboration and measurable community impact. By partnering with public schools, the library, local businesses and community organizations, the Green Team has transformed awareness into action through accessible recycling and hands-on educational programs,” the council wrote.
Sierra credited Lexington residents and partners for the organization’s success.
“We want to thank everyone who supports Keep Lexington Beautiful — from volunteers to families who recycle at home to partners who help host events. This award belongs to the entire community. We encourage everyone to stay involved, stay curious and keep taking small steps that make Lexington shine.”
Around the town
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 HAPPENINGSNight Out with CASA presents Beth Bauer, the safety and EVS manager at Gothenburg Health Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Central Community College in Lexington.
Lexington City Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Speed Puzzle competition Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library. Teams of up to four people, 1,000-piece puzzle, prizes for all, pre-register by Oct. 14. $40 per team.
Let’s Celebrate 5 Years! Dawson County Cancer Care Fund survivor and caregiver recognition Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 4-H Cafe Building at the Dawson County Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. — garage sale and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — vegetable beef soup and sloppy joe free will donation.
ESL Conversation Club the first Saturday of November at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Public Library. Registration required.
Lexington Area Christian Women’s Connection presents Song in My Heart Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Kirk’s. Speaker is Lisa Story of Wausa. Reservations and cancellations by noon on Monday, Oct. 19. Call Sheri Giesbrecht at 308-320-0952 or Jonelle Lans at 308-325-8270. Cancellations are essential.
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.
Lexington Homecoming Parade Friday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.
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.
Community Trunk or Treat Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran, 205 E. Seventh St., parking lot. (Weather permitting, will be moved inside if necessary).
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 HAPPENINGSRobert Litzenberger, member of Cozad Association of Churches, will be at the Wilson Public Library Wednesday, Oct. 7 at noon.
Wilson Public Library will be closed Monday, Oct. 12 for fall cleaning.
Medicare 101 Q&A session Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 6-7 p.m. at the Cozad Grand Generation Center.
Dine In/Drive Thru Burger Night Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Cozad Grand Generation Center. Free grocery bag with goodies.
The Wilson Public Library invites all ages to make paper plate witches Thursday, Oct. 15 from 3-5 p.m.
The Wilson Public Library partnered with Haymaker Creative District for a Wing Walk Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. A craft will follow at the library from 11 a.m. to noon.
Monthly Coffee Chats: Chat with Physical Therapist Brett Kollars Thursday, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cozad Grand Generation Center. Free coffee and cinnamon rolls for the first 12 attendees.
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.
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.
GOTHENBURG HAPPENINGSThankful 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.
AREA HAPPENINGS52nd Annual Bertrand Craft Show Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bertrand Public School and Bertrand Community Building.
ON THE BIG SCREENLEXINGTON
Majestic Theatre, 615 N. Washington St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $6, Students/Senior Citizens $5, Child $4
SHOWTIMES:
“Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” (PG) — Oct. 7; Wednesday at 7 p.m.
“Angel and the Badman” (PG-13) — Oct. 9-11, 14; Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
“Verity” (R) — Oct. 16-18, 21; 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:
“Forgotten Island” (PG) — Oct. 6-8; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m., Friday at 7:10 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4:10 and 7:10 p.m. and Monday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
“Heart of the Beast” (PG-13) — Oct. 6-8; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m., Friday at 7:20 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4:20 and 7:20 p.m. and Monday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
“Verity” (R) — Oct. 6-8; Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m. and Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m.
GOTHENBURG
Sun Theatre, 404 10th St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $5, Child (12 and under) $3, Senior Citizen $4
SHOWTIMES:
“Angel and the Badman” (PG-13) — Oct. 9-11; Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
PUBLIC LIBRARIESThe 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 CENTERThe 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
8 a.m. — PEO
12:45 p.m. — Pool
1 p.m. — Bunco
1 p.m. — Bridge
2:30 p.m. — Hot Cookies
WEDNESDAY
8 a.m. — Miracle Ear
12:45 p.m. — Cards
1 p.m. — Frog
THURSDAY
12:45 p.m. — Farkle
12:45 p.m. — Pool
FRIDAY
Noon — Birthday Dinner
12:45 p.m. — Cards
1 p.m. — Frog
LEXINGTON GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENUHomemade 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
Hamburger on Bun, Onion Rings, Baked Beans, Pears
TUESDAY
Teriyaki Chicken, Wild Rice, Broccoli, Cold Veggie Salad, Applesauce
WEDNESDAY
Pork Fritter with Gravy, Red Diced Potatoes, Peas, Peaches
THURSDAY
Cook’s Choice Casserole, Fresh Yams, Lima Beans, Pineapple
FRIDAY
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Corn, Fresh Fruit, Dinner Roll, Dessert
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTERWhen 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
5 p.m. — ESL Class
TUESDAY
Noon — Rotary
1 p.m. — Bridge
1:15 p.m. — Foot Clinic
5 p.m. — ESL Class
WEDNESDAY
10 a.m. — Free Groceries
12:30 p.m. — Pinochle
THURSDAY
1 p.m. — Tai Chi
5 p.m. — Evening Meal
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENUSalad Bar is available daily with meals served from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Hamburger Bake, Hominy, Peaches, Cake
TUESDAY
Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberries, Dressing, Green Beans, 7-Up Salad, Ice Cream
WEDNESDAY
Chili, Egg Salad Sandwich, Veggie Sticks, Red Applesauce, Dessert
THURSDAY
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Corn, Cookie Salad, Pears
FRIDAY
Goulash, Garlic Bread, Peas, Apricots, Rice Krispie Bars
FARNAM SENIOR CENTERThe 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
Beef Lasagna, Carrots, Broccoli Salad, Pineapple, Garlic Bread
TUESDAY
Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Peaches, Dinner Roll
WEDNESDAY
Beef Tacos, Lettuce Salad, Diced Potatoes, Pears
THURSDAY
Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Dinner Roll
GOSPER COUNTY SENIOR CENTERAll 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
Pork Medallions
TUESDAY
Tater Tot Casserole
WEDNESDAY
Fried Chicken
THURSDAY
Cheesy Cowboy Soup
FRIDAY
Chicken and Noodles
ORGANIZATIONSIt 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.
