Community Calendar 04-27-15

Ongoing

Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions.

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].

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.

Frank Kros will hold a presentation entitled “Change Your Language, Change Their Lives” about child development on Tuesday, April 27 in the Kimball High School auditorium, 901 S. Nadine St., at 6p.m. The event is free. Call (308) 487-3600 ext. 103 for more information.

Thursday, April 30

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

Happy Mothers Day Free Craft Program - May 2nd, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. K-6th grade. Limited space, please register by 4/29/15. To register, call 308-254-3110. Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board and the Sidney Public Library

Gurley’s Spring Fling Craft and Gift Show will be Saturday, May 2nd, held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Loading Chute Bar and Grill in Gurley, NE. Multiple vendors and items include: jams and jellies, purses, jewelry, matted and frame pictures, table runners, pillows, collectables, homemade salsa, Poofy Organics, do Terra, It Works!, wreaths, flint expressions. For more information contact Janice at (308)-250-4124

Tuesday, May 5

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].

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

Thursday, May 21

Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions.