Arbor Day festivities kick off Friday in Nebraska City

Nebraska City's Arbor Day celebration is Friday, April 30, through Sunday, May 2, 2010.

Ignite Lincoln event in the works

Ignite Lincoln is now looking for people who have a passion and love to talk about it. The event features fast-paced, 5-minute presentations, and is turning to the community to provide some enlightened local entertainment.

Jazz performances set in Lincoln

Capital Jazz Society presents the best local and national jazz artists on
Monday and Wednesday nights at Brewsky's Jazz Underground, 201 North 8th
Street, Lincoln.

Caregiver support meeting is today

    The next meeting of the caregiver support group will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, with a brown bag lunch at noon in the Kimmel Gallery at Morton-James Public Library.

Civil War in Holt County, Mo., this weekend

Folks traveling in Holt County Missouri along Highway 159 south of Fortescue this next weekend will think they have stepped back in time. The sound of cannons, marching Civil War units and seeing Calvary troops on horses is sure to draw attention!

Living History kicks off this weekend

   Living History Days at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park will kick off Sunday, Sept. 27.  This Sunday’s theme is “Old Settlers Picnic.”  Demonstrations will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.  Mark Kemper will portray J. Sterling Morton, Royal Eckert will tell stories and Dan Holtz will provide music.  The Otoe County Genealogical Society will also be on hand to help visitors trace their family history using ancestry.com.  The mansion will be open from 11 to 5.

Syracuse Germanfest is July 10-12

The 2009 Syracuse Germanfest Friday-Sunday, July 10-12, is the silver anniversary of the start of the celebration of the Syracuse area’s German heritage.

Fourth of July events set for Nebraska City area

The Nebraska City Jaycees' fireworks display is July 4 at Steinhart Park. (Interactive map inside)

 

Local band ministers to prisoners

Limelight Community Stage will present ReLeasT at The Avenue Grill on Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m.

Boat races return to Steinhart Park

The third annual model boat races are scheduled at the pond in Steinhart Park on Saturday, May 30.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. with races starting at 11 a.m. Crafts for children are also planned.

The boat races, organized by Michael Miller, are intended for all ages.

Remote control boats and sail boats are eligible. There are no entries for fuel-powered boats.

Fireworks show set for Indepence Day

The Nebraska City Jaycees’ annual fireworks show at Steinhart Park is scheduled for Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, with a rain date on Sunday, July 5.
The show will feature 6,717 shells and 25 ground displays.

American Legion baseball games with Nebraska City playing Auburn are scheduled at 1 and 3 p.m. The Southeast Community Band will play from 7 to 8 p.m. at the ice cream social set to start at 7:30 p.m.

Nebraska City Council to meet tonight, May 18

The Nebraska City City Council will meet tonight, May 18 at City Hall at 6 p.m.

Wildflower Week events celebrated across Nebraska

Inspired by a similar national event, Nebraska Wildflower Week is a celebration of wildflowers and native plants in the wild and in the landscape through an array of events and activities across Nebraska in early June

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Programs, meetings and other community events planned

Ceremony for fallen officer

    In honor of National Law Enforcement Week, law enforcement agencies around the nation are paying tribute to officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

Things To Do

Area features many Things To Do.

NC football plans spaghetti feed

The Nebraska City High School football team is planning a spaghetti feed for Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is a goodwill donation with proceeds to benefit the football program.

NC School Board meets Monday

The Nebraska City Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 2nd Avenue School Monday evening, April 13 at 6 p.m.

Partners for Otoe County to meet April 15

The public is invited to join the Partners for Otoe County Community Coalition in discussing part two of the Community Perception Assessment.

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