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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

 This Sunday morning, November 1st, you can get an extra hour of sleep! If you still have clocks that you need to manually reset, turn them back one hour before going to bed Saturday night, or before you go trick-or-treating!  

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VOTE!  

ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd!

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The next meeting of the Murray Freedom Festival will take place at Murray Town Hall, 7 pm, on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Meetings are on the first Thursdays of each month, same place and time, except for July.

Please come, bring your ideas and comments on our annual 4th of July celebration, so that we can try to make it even more fun each year! The public is welcome to attend!

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Young Readers Invited to Write to Favorite Authors

Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Nebraska Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a state reading and writing promotion program. The letter can be to any author (living or dead) from any genre-fiction or nonfiction, contemporary or classic-explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s view of the world. Submissions must be completed online October 1 - December 31, 2026. Nebraska Letters About Literature is coordinated and sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book and the Nebraska Library Commission, with support from Lincoln City Libraries, Francie & Finch Bookshop, Humanities Nebraska, and Chapters Bookstore in Seward.

The Nebraska Center for the Book’s panel of judges will select a winner and an honorable mention per competition level (Level I for grades 4-6, Level II for grades 7-8, and Level III for grades 9-12) to be honored in a proclamation-signing ceremony at the state capitol during National Library Week in April 2027. Their winning letters will be placed in the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at Bennett Martin Public Library in Lincoln. Nebraska winners and honorable mentions will receive state prizes.

Teachers, librarians, and parents can download the contest guidelines, free teaching materials, information on the online entry system, and past winning letters on the Nebraska Center for the Book website. For more information contact Nebraska Center for the Book.

The Nebraska Center for the Book is housed at the Nebraska Library Commission and brings together the state’s readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, publishers, printers, educators, and scholars to build the community of the book, supporting programs to celebrate and stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. The Nebraska Center for the Book is supported by the national Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and the Nebraska Library Commission.

As the state library agency, the Nebraska Library Commission is an advocate for the library and information needs of all Nebraskans. The mission of the Library Commission is statewide promotion, development, and coordination of library and information services, “bringing together people and information.”

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WOULD YOU HELP FILL a CHILD'S TUMMY?

The Conestoga Elementary School Backpack Program continues to furnish food and hygiene supplies to local families in need. The program serves the Murray, Nehawka, Union and Beaver Lake children. At this time, monetary donations are not accepted, however you can still help.

By picking up a few of these nonperishable items on your next shopping trip, and donating them to the school, you'll be helping a small child in a big way. Keep in mind that some of the children are very young and are possibly 'preparing' their own meals, so ready-to-eat, easy-to-open containers are a good option for lunch boxes and little hands.

Granola/protein bars
Fruit snacks
Canned meat (chicken, tuna)
Single-serve tuna/chicken salad w/crackers
Peanut butter
Jelly
Single-serve cereals
Single-serve fruit cups/raisins

Also needed are hygienic supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, cotton swabs and tissues..

You may drop off your items at Conestoga Elementary School,, 104 E. High Street, Murray, NE.

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At Conestoga Jr.-Sr. High School, we have Cougar Corner, where students in need can find food and snack items, (good for sports' practices and training), along with hygiene items, tampons, pantyliners, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, cotton swabs, tissues, as well.

Canned soups
Ramen noodles
Granola/protein bars
Fruit snacks
Dry pasta
Spaghetti sauce and/or mixes
Canned meat (chicken, tuna)
Single-serve tuna/chicken salad w/crackers
Boxed, prepared meal kits (Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni)
Peanut butter
Jelly
Canned vegetables
Single-serve cereals
Single-serve fruit cups/raisins

You may drop off these items at Conestoga Jr-Sr High School, 8404 42nd Street, Murray, NE.

Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

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DO YOU NEED HELP with FOOD, HOUSING or OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES?
SENCA (Southeast Nebraska Community Action) is HERE to HELP YOU!

To drop off donations or pick up food at the local food pantry, you need to make an appointment. 

Monday - Friday
8am - 4:30 pm
Call or text for appointment, 402-297-7418

SENCA Cass County Outreach
First Presbyterian Church, lower level
701 Chicago Ave.
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

(Please enter at the lower level on the north side of the church at the driveway directly across from Oakmont Drive, off of Chicago Avenue.) 

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 *CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS*

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This week our Student of the Week Winner is Pyper Stackpole. She is a sophomore at Weeping Water High School. Her activities include volleyball, track, cheer, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, and Tribe Leadership. Her parents are Chris and Lori Stackpole.

She was nominated for these reasons:
She is a strong athlete on the court who always puts her best foot forward
She is a great teammate and leader
She is a well rounded student who pushes herself academically
She advocates for mental health awareness and promotes positivity

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Opening of Bliss Barn at Sherwood Forest to the public!

Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:00–5:00 p.m.

We’ll have food, the bar will be open, and a DJ will be playing.
Everyone is welcome. We would love to show you around!

13620 A St
Avoca, NE 68307

(402) 452-9457
tammy@blissbarnsherwoodforest.com

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Elmwood Community Center Seeks Help

The Elmwood Community Center is more than just a building—it’s the heart of our town! From serving home-cooked meals to hosting reunions and providing a space for neighbors to connect, it’s a vital lifeline for Elmwood and Eagle.

While we’ve recently updated the kitchen and flooring, our next big goal is replacing our drafty windows and front door to keep the cold out. 

We’re halfway there!
The Elmwood Community Center Board has secured $8,000 in grants, but we still need $8,500 to reach our $16,500 goal.

How you can help:
✅ Attend our upcoming fundraising events.
✅ Book the Center for your next party or meeting.
✅ Donate directly to help us close the gap!

Every bit helps keep our Center warm and welcoming. Contact Karla Snoozy at (402)994-2145 or (402)304-5766 if you have questions or want to help.
Thank you for your support!

 

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* Every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas is open to the public for the in-the-barn experience. Guests walk through the grand old 1888 barn and interact with the animals up close as they hear The Story from Luke 2. In-the-barn events include live music, cocoa, and lots of volunteers to guide you through the barn and up into the haymow. (haymow" rhymes with cow)

* A great alternative for those who can't navigate walking through the barn, or just need another time, are invited to come to a drive-through-the-homestead event. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, and two days before Christmas are offered as a drive-through only. Guests stay in their car, view the animals at the homestead and listen to The Story from Luke 2 through a podcast. At the end of the drive guests can park and get out of their cars to visit the Stable Store.

* For various kinds of groups (youth groups, office staff, homeschool groups, friend groups, interest groups, etc.) a weekday private tour can be scheduled. Text or call Sondra Buell at 402-867-1802 to select a day and time for a private tour. A private weekday tour includes a walk-through-the-barn, a shortened drive-through-the-homestead, and a group story telling time. Small groups have a minimum of 20 people, maximum of 50.

The Good News is ... all events are free! They are an outreach of the 3B Homestead. Donations are appreciated to help offset expenses. Guests also enjoy visiting the Stable Store where they can purchase farm fresh eggs, keepsakes, books, gifts and more.

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Autumn is a great time to learn about pollinator gardens and, in particular, Nebraska pollinators. The Union United Youth Group wants to help our youth in understanding why this is so important to our world. Our group is focused on food systems. We receive grant funding from Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, under the Beyond School Bells program.

Students in elementary through high school are encouraged to participate.  We'd like to recruit high-schoolers to be in leadership roles.
In late winter, as spring approaches, we'll be planting seeds to grow seedlings for our community garden which we'll maintain throughout the summer.

We're still working on definitive meeting days & times, although we plan to meet at the Union Fire Station, 500 Main Street, in Union, NE. We'd like to know who and how many students are interested in this fun, worthwhile project, so that we can plan accordingly. Please contact Melissa at (402) 598-6603 or email at mmhagain@gmail.com

LET'S PLANT SOME FUN!

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WEEPING WATER COMMUNITY CENTER

101 E. ELDORA

 ENTER at LOWER LEVEL on the SOUTH SIDE of the BUILDING.

 ALL AGES are WELCOME! 

EACH MEAL is only $6 and SERVED on MON-WED-FRIDAYS at NOON.

PLEASE CALL by 10 AM the SAME DAY as the DINNER YOU WISH to ATTEND.

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Check out new website at www.happypawsplattsmouth.org

And download foster application!

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PLATTSMOUTH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (P.A.R.C.)
KB0SMX

P.A.R.C. members get together Tuesday evenings at Plattsmouth's Burger King at 6 pm.

Monthly meetings the last Saturday of most months at Mom's Cafe in Plattsmouth, 8 am.  

(NO December monthly meeting.)  

Click HERE or on the radio antenna logo above to read the latest newsletter and calendar.

For more info, contact Roger Behrns, rb55930@windstream.net or call 402-234-6775.

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