Community Calendar 04-28-15

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].

Friday, May 8

A dance for all 7th and 8th grade students– sponsored by Job’s Daughters to celebrate youth week at the Elks Lodge in Sidney on Friday, May 8th, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge – 11th and Jackson. There will be a door charge. Pictures and refreshments will be provided. DJ Music provided by MIB Music Productions.

Wednesday, May 13

The Sidney High School 2014-2015 “Evening of Excellence” will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments in the commons area. The presentation of awards will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Students who have achieved excellence in their high school endeavors will be honored. The public is invited.

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.