Community Calendar 04-22-15

Ongoing

A Parkinson’s support group the for Western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 312 W. 16th St., Alliance. Call Dee Brauninger at (308) 763-1254 with questions or email her at [email protected].

Thursday, April 23

The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Job Fair/Clubs and Organizations Fair on Thursday, April 23 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cheyenne County Community Center. Call the Chamber at (308) 254-5851 for more information

Friday, April 24

Kindergarten registration for Leyton Public Schools for the 2015-’16 school year will take place Friday, April 24 from 9-11 a.m. Children must turn 5 on or before July 31, 2015. Call (308) 884-2247 to schedule an appointment.

Pair-N-Half-a Pair Square Dance Club will have Pie Social and Trails In Dance at the IOOF Hall in Gering. Callers will be Dave Guille & Lucky Kochenower, and cuers are The Sperrys. Dance will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 24.

Saturday, April 25

A health fair will be held Saturday, April 25 from 7-11 a.m. at the Cheyenne County Community Center. Sidney Regional Medical Center and 9 Health will host the annual health fair, blood screenings and other health-related screenings. Contact Tammy Meier at (308) 254-5073 for more information.

The “Colorful Peetz Fun Run” will be held Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. Options for a 5K or 1-mile route. The cost is $25 for adults, $15 for ages 5-17 and free for 0-4 year olds. Registration at http://www.active.com/ and search for Peetz.

Circle the Wagons Dance will be at the IOOF Hall in Gering. The caller will be Roger Shappell and cuers The Sperrys Dance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 436-4640 for more information.

Sunday, April 26

Senior Citizen and Friends Dance will be at the Cheyenne County Community Center on Sunday, April 26th, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Music by Country Rounders. Please bring finger food.

Monday, April 27

Peetz Elementary School Kindergarten Round-Up

Monday, April 27, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m. An informational meeting for parents of new kindergarten students that have not yet enrolled. If your child turns 5 on or before June 1, 2015 and you are interested in enrollment for 2015-16, please join us! Call 970-334-2361 for additional information

Tuesday, April 28

The Cheyenne County CASA will present “A Night of Music.” This fundraiser event will feature local talent. Tickets are available for purchase. All proceeds support the children of Cheyenne County. For more information, contact Marion Janzen at (308) 249-4715. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, The Insurance Store, and Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce.

FREE Class on “Meditation for Practical, Creative Living” at Sidney Public Library, 1112 12th Ave., on Tuesday, April 28, from 11 a.m.-noon. Instructor Sunamita Lim has been meditating daily since 1980. Techniques include: breathing, visualization, music, chanting, focusing on objects and nature meditation. Call (308) 254-3110 for more information.

Thursday, April 23

Creek Valley Schools’ will hold eighth-grade orientation on Thursday, April 30 at 2 p.m. in the high school gym. It is designed to help in the transition from middle school to high school. For more information, contact Kathy Ford at (308) 874-3310.

Saturday, May 2

The Great Trash Race will be held Saturday, May 2 from 9-11 a.m., beginning at Hickory Street Square. Free T-Shirt for those who register before April 24. Prizes for the Top 3 teams collecting the most trash. $25 Chamber gift certificate for the “Weirdest Find.” Lunch is free for participants. For more information, call (308) 254-5851

Saturday, May 16

2nd Annual Kids Go Fishing Rodeo

Sat., May 16 - 7:30 a.m.

Cedar Vue (Gate 13) Lake McConaughy. Free event for children ages 3 to 15

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, please contact: Betty Beard 308-778-6802 or Christina Carson 308-355-2793 or Crystal Nelson 308-249-9172