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.
PEOPLE
Edgewater Insurance will host a drop-in open house retirement for Mary Reed Tuesday, Nov. 17, throughout the day. Address: 525 N. Washington St., Lexington.
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS
Lexington Regional Health Center Ladies Auxiliary meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Service Building (1600 W. 13th St.).
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.
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.
Family Pumpkin Decorating Saturday, Oct. 24 at Orthman Community YMCA.
Safe and Spooky Trunk or Treat at Sheltering Hands, 1001 N. Washington St., from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Halloween at the Hospital Trick-or-Treat Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. at Lexington Regional Health Center's Rehab building, 1600 W. 13th St. Sensory trick or treating at 4-4:15 p.m. and Trick or Treating to follow at 4:15 p.m.
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).
National Honor Society, Student Council and L Club host Trunk or Treat Halloween Friday, Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the Lexington High School parking lot.
Veterans Trunk and Treat Friday, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. at Veterans Pavilion at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park.
Halloween Bowling Tournament Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m., check-in at 10 a.m. at Strike and Spare Bowling Alley. $30 per bowler, includes 4 games of bowling, shoe rental and lunch. Costume party - prize for best dressed.
Costume Contest and Karaoke Friday, Oct. 30 at 9 p.m. at Three 21 Tavern.
Ridgeway Senior Living Trick or Treat Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-7 p.m. at 1811 Ridgeway Drive.
Trick or Trout, free Halloween fishing event for the family, Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2-5 p.m. at Plum Creek Park. Prizes for best costume, big fish, most fish. Sponsored by: Legion Post 111, VFW Post 5136, Bombaars and Nebraska Game and parks.
Calvary Assembly of God (1304 N. Adams St.) Halloween night Trunk or Treat, with candy, games, popcorn balls and hot cider from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Lexington Mobile Food Pantry at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Dawson County Fairgrounds.
ESL Conversation Club the first Saturday of November at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Public Library. Registration required.
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
Meet the candidates Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Cozad Grand Generation Center.
Spook Night in downtown Cozad Monday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.
Author Chet Hardin to visit Wilson Public LibrarySaturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.
Second annual Wedding and Quince Expo Sunday, Nov. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at Meridian Events Center.
Turkey Trot drive thru/dine in dinner Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Cozad Grand Generation Center.
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 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.
AREA HAPPENINGS
52nd 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 SCREEN
LEXINGTON
Majestic Theatre, 615 N. Washington St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $6, Students/Senior Citizens $5, Child $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Verity" (R) - Oct. 21; Wednesday at 7 p.m.
"Forgotten Island" (PG) - Oct. 23-25, 28; Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
"Hotel Transylvania" (PG) - Oct. 25; Sunday at 3 p.m.
"Heart of the Beast" (PG-13) - Oct. 30 - Nov. 1; Nov. 4; 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:
"Resident Evil" (R) - Oct. 20-22; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
"Street Fighter" (PG-13) - Oct. 22-29; Tuesday-Thursday at 7 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m., Monday-Friday at 7 p.m.
"Verity" (R) - Oct. 20-22; Tuesday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
"Clayface" (R) - Oct. 23-29; Friday at 7:10 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4:10 and 7:10 p.m. and Monday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
"Going for Two" (PG-13) - Oct. 23-29; Friday at 7:20 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 4:20 and 7:20 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
GOTHENBURG
Sun Theatre, 404 10th St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $5, Child (12 and under) $3, Senior Citizen $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Heart of the Beast" (PG-13) - Oct. 23-25; Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
"Going for Two" (PG-13) - Oct. 30 - Nov. 1; 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.
TUESDAY
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bunco
2:30 p.m. - Hot Cookies
WEDNESDAY
9 a.m. - Coffee, Friends and Conversation
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.
TUESDAY
Tuna Noodle Casserole, Lima Beans, Stewed Tomatoes, Pears
WEDNESDAY
Cubed Pork in Gravy, Candi Yams, Spinach, Applesauce
THURSDAY
Italian Chicken, Hashbrown Casserole, Buttered Brussel Sprouts, Pineapple
FRIDAY
Potato Bar, Baked Potato, Broccoli and Cheese, Apple Slices, Bread Stick, 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.
TUESDAY
Noon - Rotary
Noon - Commodities
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
5:30 p.m. - Meet and Greet: The Canidates
THURSDAY
1 p.m. - Bridge Marathon
FRIDAY
1 p.m. - Noodle Party
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Salad Bar is available daily with meals served from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Mandarin Oranges, Jello Salad, Ice Cream
WEDNESDAY
Chicken and Dressing, Green Beans, Pineapple, Dessert
THURSDAY
Lasagna, Beets, Apricots, Garlic Bread, Ice Cream
FRIDAY
Ham Salad Sandwich, Wisconsin Cheese Soup, Pears, Veggie Sticks, Cookies
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.
TUESDAY
Chicken Casserole, Three Bean Salad, Peaches, Dinner Roll
WEDNESDAY
Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Lettuce Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Spanish Rice
THURSDAY
Sausage Gravy, Hashbrowns, Carrot Salad, Pears, Biscuits
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.
TUESDAY
Taco Salad
WEDNESDAY
Chicken Cordon Bleu
THURSDAY
Loaded Baked Potatoes
FRIDAY
Fish Sandwich
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.
