Community Calendar 01-16-15

Ongoing

Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great Topics and food. Call Leslie @ 250-1113

if questions.

Saturday, Jan. 17

The Panhandle Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the First Baptist Church, 1402 T St., Bridgeport. Coffee is at 9:00. A pot-luck holiday celebration will be held. Bring homemade pin-cushions for exchange. Jan Sears

will present “Appraisals and Tips about Quilts,” followed by a

“Ten Minute Blocks” class presented by Tina Graham

and Heather Harsh.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

The public is invited to the unveiling of the Preliminary Site Plan for the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds project presented by Baker & Associates and Studio 120 Architects on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Blue Rooster Bakery and Café at 938 10th Avenue in Sidney. The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in the Fairgrounds project is encouraged to attend. The next stage is fund raising to support construction and maintenance.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

The Western Nebraska Development Network will be meeting in Potter on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bags’ Bar and Restaurant (940 Front St.). The agenda includes presenters from the Potter Historical Foundation and Coyote Caller, along with tours of the Potter Sundry Restaurant and Duckpin Bowling Lanes; with the focus of the meeting on community development and improvements made in Potter. Lunch is $10 per person. Call the Cheyenne County Chamber with any questions and to RSVP at (308) 254-5851.

Friday, Jan. 23

The Panhandle Partnership for Health and Human Services will hold a regional meeting at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 23. RSVP to Branda McDonald at [email protected] or call 762-2545 for more information.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

A mini-health fair will be hosted by the Regional West Physicians Clinic-Diabetes Care Center, with help from Western Nebraska Community College nursing students, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Medical Plaza South meeting room 1202.

The mini-fair will be geared toward persons with diabetes and pre-diabetes and will feature interactive booths that focus on the parts of the body affected most by diabetes, including the eyes, feet, nerves, heart, and kidneys. Regional West Laboratory Services will provide non-fasting A1C draws for

$11 each. For more information, contact Mary Skiles at

(308) 630-3725.

Saturday, Jan. 31

The Crane Trust will hold a volunteer training session on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for people interested in serving as guides for viewing blind tours during the 2015 Spring Crane Migration. It will be held at the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center, located on

the south side of Interstate 80 at the Alda Exit (#305). RSVP to Karen Krull Robart at (308) 384.4633 ext. 5 no later than Friday, Jan. 16th. A light

lunch will be served.

Monday, Feb. 2

4-H 101: Learn how to make the most of you and your child’s 4-H experience. Cheyenne County Fairgrounds on Monday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. Activities for youth will be available. Geared towards 4-Hers who have been participating 3 years or less. Call Cynthia Cill at County Extension office 254-4455 for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 7

The Crane Trust will hold a volunteer training session on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for people interested in serving as greeters, gift shop assistants or snack bar workers during the 2015 Spring Crane Migration. It will be held at the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center, located on the south side of Interstate 80 at the Alda Exit (#305). RSVP to Karen Krull Robart at (308) 384.4633 ext. 5 no later than Friday, Jan. 16th. A light lunch will be served.