Events

Begins Saturday May 1st, 2010.

 ST. LOUIS (April 30, 2010) – Nebraska farmers have the opportunity to win awards to help community non-profit organizations that are dear to their hearts. The awards are available through Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities ProjectSM, a new program being offered in select counties in California, Kansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and South Dakota. Through the program, farmers can enter to win the chance to direct $2,500 awards to local non-profit organizations that are important to them and their communities.
The program is intended to benefit non-profit community groups such as ag youth organizations, schools and other civic groups. Farmers can apply online at www.growcommunities.com or by calling 1.877.267.3332 to obtain an application.

Farmers, age 21 and over, who are actively engaged in farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans and/or cotton, or 40 acres of open field vegetables, or at least 10 acres of tomatoes, peppers and/or cucumbers grown in protected culture, are eligible. The application period runs May 1 through July 31, 2010. The program is open to all qualifying farmers, and no purchase is necessary in order to enter or win. In Nebraska, one winner will be drawn from each of the state’s 71 participating counties. Monsanto Fund will announce winning farmers and recipient organizations that were chosen in August 2010.

To obtain a copy of the official rules for this program, visit www.growcommunities.com or send a written request to Jane Winburn, 914 Spruce St., St. Louis, MO 63102.

Begins Wednesday July 14th, 2010.

Highway 26 is closed between Ogallala and Lewellen until fall for construction.  Local traffic only will be allowed on the road until work is complete.  Follow detours, watch for workers and be patient on the roadways during this time.

Begins Saturday July 31st, 2010 5:00 PM CDT.

A historic marker dedication will be held in Wood Lake, NE on July 31st for 2 fighter pilots killed during WWII.  Activities begin at 5 p.m. with a supper, followed by the dedication between 7 and 8 and a street dance at 9.  All World War II veterans are invited to attend and be honored during the ceremony.  Memorabilia displayed at the dedication will be donated to the Cherry County Historical Society.

Begins Tuesday August 3rd, 2010 9:00 AM CDT Ends Tuesday August 10th, 2010 10:30 AM CDT.

 The NP Optimists and Iron Eagle Golf Course are sponsoring a 3-day "Instruction in putting, chipping & driving" at the Iron Eagle Golf Course on Tuesday August 3rd, Monday August 9th and Tuesday August 10th.  There will be a mini-tourney at the finish of the class.  Trophies will be awarded. The instructional is free and youth 9 through 15 years of age are welcome to attend.  Bring golf clubs if you have a set.  To register call the Iron Eagle Golf Course.  For more information call David at 520-0147.  

Begins Friday August 6th, 2010 9:00 AM CDT Ends Saturday August 7th, 2010 5:00 PM CDT.

Creativity Unlimited Arts Council will host a giant garage sale fundraiser on Friday August 6th and Saturday August 7th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prairie Arts Building (Old 1913 Post Office Building.) The community is invited to donate items for the sale.  Big or small, clean and working items can be dropped off at the Prairie Arts Center every Monday through Friday from 1-3 p.m. until the day of the sale.

Begins Friday August 13th, 2010 11:30 AM CDT.

 The Gothenburg Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting its 10th Annual golf tournament on Friday August 13th at the Wild Horse Golf Course in Gothenburg.  Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. followed by a meal catered by The Main Course at 5.  Costs are as follows:

Corporate Sponsor- (4 member team) $750

Gold Sponsor- (4 member team) $425

Silver Sponsor- (2 member team) $225

Bronze Sponsor- (Non-playing sponsor) $100 

All playing teams will include: golf cart, green fees, driving range, lunch at the turn, steak or chicken dinner, flag prizes, hole in one prizes, and on the course refreshments.

If you do not want to be a playing sponsor, please consider being a bronze sponsor or donating for flag prizes.  Every donation helps make this fundraiser a success.

100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE GIFTED TO THE MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION.

Begins Monday September 6th, 2010.

Time and place TBA- All proceeds go to the Bo Pelini Foundation Breast Cancer Research Fund.

For more info and team information go to www.rtcbc.com or email rtcbc@yahoo.com