Community Calendar 05-04-15

Week of May 5-8

Western Nebraska Community College’s cosmetology department at the Sidney campus is offering a Mother’s Day special that includes a hot oil manicure, hot hand wax and a spa pedicure for $17. Call (308) 254-7456 for an appointment.

Tuesday, May 5

A Parkinson’s support group for the 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].

The Jr. Friends of the Library will be meeting at the Sidney Public Library this upcoming Tuesday, May 5th. Meeting time is 5:30 and youth 7th through 12th grade are welcome. The emphasis of this group is to provide service to others through a variety of community projects. For more information please call the library at 308-254-3110 or stop by for a visit. Come enjoy the fun and fellowship!

Thursday, May 7

May 7th is National Day of Prayer. There will be open prayer from 7-8 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gazebo in the Community Garden. All are welcome to come and pray for our government, military, media, business, education, church and family. At noon, there will be a united prayer that takes place across the country.

Friday, May 8

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

Tuesday, May 12

A boating safety course will be held at Western Nebraska Community College’s Sidney campus on Tuesday, May 12 from 6-9 p.m. The course covers everything from equipment requirements to safe boat operation and accident prevention. There is a fee. For mor einformation, call (308) 289-0017 or email [email protected]

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.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Panhandle Mental Health Center invites the public on Wednesday, May 13 from 1-3 p.m. to its office at 4110 Avenue D, Scottsbluff, for coffee with one of its mental health clinicians. Attendees can ask questions, learn about mental health problems and what treatment looks like.

Saturday, May 16

The 2nd Annual Kids Go Fishing Rodeo

will be held Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 a.m. at Cedar Vue (Gate 13) at Lake McConaughy. Free event for children ages 3-15.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, contact Betty Beard at (308) 778-6802 or Christina Carson at (308) 355-2793.

Thursday, May 21

Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. A variety of topics will be discussed and food is provided. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions.