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
LRHC Coffee Conversations Tuesday, March 3 at 8 a.m. on Independent Living Essentials with Patrick Magorian and Sheldon Grayek at the YMCA.
Mommy and Me Group Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. at Lexington Regional Health Center Rehab building.
Lexington Lions Club Pancake Feed Saturday, March 21 at the Dawson County Fairgrounds 4-H building. Tickets are $7, and sold at the door.
Plum Creek Community Players are hosting auditions Monday, March 16 from 4-6 p.m. at the Lexington Middle School cafeteria/auditorium for "Hansel and Gretel" production. For ages: kindergarten to 12th grade. Practices will be held Monday-Friday 4-6 p.m. for the first session and 6:15-8:15 p.m. for session two.
The Missoula Children's Theater Production of "Hansel and Gretel" will be Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. at the Lexington Middle School Auditorium. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Lenten Lunches sponsored by Lexington Ministerial Association with from noon to 12:20 p.m. with service from 12:20 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at St. Ann's Catholic Church Parish Center; Thursday, March 12 at Calvary Assembly of God; Thursday, March 19 at First Presbyterian Church; Thursday, March 26 at Grace Lutheran Church.
Central Community College - Lexington is offering basic construction and safety classes March 13-14, 20-21 and 27, Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.$3,280 per person. To sign up, contact: danielgettinger@cccneb.edu or by phone: 308-338-4011. GAP funding is available for recently laid-off or displaced workers.
Bonneville Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be presenting awards Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington.
Mobile Food Pantry at the Dawson County Fairgrounds Thursday, March 5 at 3 p.m.
Orthman Community YMCA Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park.
GriefShare meets every Thursday through April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Cropping at the Museum: Rescuing the Past April 10-13 at the Dawson County Historical Museum. All proceeds benefit the museum
.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
Cozad City Wide Clean Up March 2-6. Tags must be picked up for items before 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at the City Office. Items accepted are appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, freezers, air conditioners, tires, computer monitors, furniture that is too big for the tan dumpster.
Dine In Ham Ball Dinner Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cozad Grand Generation Center.
Monthly Coffee Chat Thursday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m. with Central Plains Home Health and Hospice at the Cozad Grand Generation Center.
Nebraska Extension Landscape Design Workshop Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Wilson Public Library.
The Cozad Chamber and Cozad Development annual meeting is Thursday, March 19 from 5-9 p.m. at the Cozad Elks Club.
Revitalize and Thrive is hosting a free indoor mini-golf tournament for Cozad middle school and high schoolers Friday, March 20 with middle schoolers starting at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and high schoolers from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at the Cozad High School in "The Barn."
Cozad Community Foundation is accepting items, services or an experience for their upcoming Red Day fundraiser auction. Red Day will be held Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Cozad Elks Club. Contact Robyn Geiser at 308-325-2450 or by email at ccf@cozadtel.net.
Landscape Design with Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Wilson Public Library.
Drive Thru free grocery Thursday, March 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cozad Grand Generation Center.
Bands, Brews and BBQs will be held Saturday, July 11 with the Lemon Fresh Day band headlining the night and opener by Heather Wellman. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. More information on ticket sales will be provided at a later date.
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.
MILLER HAPPENINGS
Miller Volunteer Fire Department pancake and sausage feed Sunday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Miller Community Hall.
FARNAM HAPPENINGS
Farnam Community Carnival at the Farnam School Building Saturday, Feb. 28 sponsored by the Farnam Lions Club. Soup supper from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and games from 6:30-10 p.m.
GOTHENBURG HAPPENINGS
K-12th grade Art Showcase Sunday, March 1 from 1-3 p.m. at 829 Lake Ave., Gothenburg. Free will donation for the Art Programs.
Father-Daughter Dance Saturday, March 14 from 4-9 p.m. at the YMCA at Gothenburg Health. $60 per couple and $15 for each additional daughter. Must register by March 8.
Women's Pickleball tournament at the Gothenburg YMCA Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. for ages 16 and up with a $50 fee per team. Must register by March 13.
Save the Date: Dancing With the Stars Saturday, March 21.
ON THE BIG SCREEN
LEXINGTON
Majestic Theatre, 615 N. Washington St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $5, Students/Senior Citizens/Child $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Goat" (PG) - Feb. 28, March 1 and 4: Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 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:
"Scream 7" (R) - Feb. 28 - March 5; Saturday/Sunday at 2:40 and 7 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m.
"Goat" (PG) - Feb. 28 - March 5; Saturday/Sunday at 4:40 and 7:20 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
"I Can Only Imagine 2" (PG) - Feb. 28 - March 5; Saturday/Sunday at 4:30 and 7:10 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 7:10 p.m.
GOTHENBURG
Sun Theatre, 404 10th St.
Ticket Pricing: Adult $5, Child (12 and under) $3, Senior Citizen $4
SHOWTIMES:
"Crime 101" (R) - Feb. 28 and March 1; Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
"Hoppers" (PG) - March 6-8, 13-25; 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: 10 a.m. — 7 p.m., Friday: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Saturday: 10 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
Noon - Pershing Choir
12:45 p.m. - Pool
1 p.m. - Bunco
1 p.m. - Bridge
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
1 p.m. - Bridge
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
Cook's Choice Soup, Cheese Cubes, Pickled Beets, Potato Salad, Applesauce
TUESDAY
Lemon Peppered Chicken, Cali Blend Veggies, Rice with Veggies, Mixed Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Italian Chicken, Fresh Yams, Peas and Carrots, Pears
THURSDAY
Polish Dog with Bun, Sauerkraut, Cold Veggie Salad, Pineapple
FRIDAY
Taco Bar, Meat Sauce, Tri Potato, Beans, Apricots, Tortilla, 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
5:30 p.m. - ESL Class
TUESDAY
Noon- Rotary
1 p.m. - Bridge
1 p.m. - Dominos
1:15 p.m. - Foot Clinic
WEDNESDAY
10 a.m. - Free Groceries
5:30 p.m. - ESL Class
COZAD GRAND GENERATION CENTER MENU
Salad Bar is available daily with meals served from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Beef Tips over Noodles, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Cake
TUESDAY
Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Applesauce, Ice Cream
WEDNESDAY
BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Frog Eyed Salad, Ice Cream
THURSDAY
Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Ice Cream
FRIDAY
Hamburger Bake, Corn, Petite Pear Salad, Cookies
FARNAM SENIOR CENTER
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 Stroganoff, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Pears, Dinner Roll
TUESDAY
Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Dinner Roll
WEDNESDAY
Pork Loin, Baked Potato, Mixed Veggies, Peaches, Dinner Roll
THURSDAY
Chicken Taco, Lettuce Salad, Peas, Pineapple
FRIDAY
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Applesauce, Dinner Roll
GOSPER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
All meals are served with vegetables, fruit and a sweet item. Please call before 10 a.m. for your reservation 308-785-2500. Menu is subject to change without notice.
MONDAY
Taco Burgers
TUESDAY
Pork Chops
WEDNESDAY
Liver and Onions
THURSDAY
Meatloaf
FRIDAY
Soup and Sandwich
ORGANIZATIONS
Full of Grace: Meetings at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Nazarene Church at 919 H St. in Cozad.
Southview Group: Meetings at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1804 Papio Lane in Cozad.
Westside Group: AA/NA: open meeting on Friday nights at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at Grace Lutheran Church, 105 E. 17th St., Lexington, use the south door.
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 at noon, Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. at 1801 W. 18th St. in Lexington.
It Works Group: AA meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 303 E. 6th St. in Lexington.
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.
Grupo Lexington AA (Spanish Speaking): open meetings on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m., at 114 W. 6th St. in Lexington.
Sumner AA Group: meets Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at the United Church of Sumner, 504 Main St., Sumner. For more information call 308-325-5827.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings: Meetings at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Hope Lutheran Church, 74094 Road 436 in Smithfield. Call 308-785-3567 or 308-472-3376.
Pony Express Group AA: meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Gothenburg Evangelical Free Church (515 18th St) in Gothenburg.
Thirsty Thursday by the Cemetery: Meetings held on Thursdays at 7 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.
