Community Calendar 10-21-15

Ongoing

A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”.

Thursday, Oct. 22

Parent-teacher conferences for Sidney Middle School and Sidney High School students are on a walk-in basis. You can visit with middle school staff in the middle school gym and high school staff in the high school commons area from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22.

Friday, Oct. 23

Cool Kids Club/ No Limits will be holding an All-Day Event on Friday, Oct. 23 when school is not in session. This will be held at North Elementary from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. for school-age students. Lunch and a snack will be provided. There will be a charge. Registrations for those NOT already in CKC/NL can be picked up and dropped off at any of the elementary offices and the Cheyenne County Community Center. The theme is going to be “energy,” and a focus will be on alternative sources. Contact Coleen Langdon (308) 249-6572 for any questions.

Saturday, Oct. 24

5th Annual Sunol Halloween Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the old Sunol School. The festival will include games, a costume contest and a haunted house! Food will be served from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come have some Halloween fun!

Cool Kids Club/ No Limits, 4-H and the Cheyenne County Community Center will again be hosting the annual Hay Day Festival for families on Oct. 24 at the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A costume contest will be held with prizes. Activities include face painting, cookie decorating, cake walk, carnival booths, and more. There will be free refreshments and door prizes. There is no cost for the event but a free will donation will be accepted. Contact Coleen Langdon (308) 249-6572 for any questions.

Sunday, Oct. 25

A German dinner will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Weyerts (located 13 miles east of Gurley on Co. Rd. 46 or 12 miles north of Hwy. 30 on Co. Rd. 139). Free-will donation. Join us for fresh bratwursts, sauerkraut, ham, potatoes and homemade desserts.

Senior Citizen and Friends will have their Halloween Dance at the Cheyenne County Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come in costume! Music by Country Rounders.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

The Jitney Supper will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sidney High School Cafeteria.

City sponsored Trunk or Treat at Hickory Square will be held on Friday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. This event is open to businesses, organizations, and individuals to participate. Pre-register by Wednesday, Oct. 21 by contacting Kim Phillips or Lori Borchert at (308) 254-5300 or for more information. Participants need to prepare for approximately 300 to 500 children.

Monday, Nov. 2

Halloween Candy Buyback

2015 will be held on Monday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at LifeSmiles of Sidney, 1040 Old Post Road, (308) 254-7171. Trade your Halloween candy for Money and Fabulous prizes!!! Open to kids age 2-12. Candy must be new and in its original packaging. Pay is $1 per pound, up to five pounds. Candy will be donated to the troops through Operation Gratitude.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

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].

Thursday, Nov. 12

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

Saturday, Dec. 12

2nd Annual Christmas Craft Show will be held at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors of all types needed! Reserve by Sunday, Nov. 15. Contact Brenda (308) 254-7131 for information.