Thursday’s through May 17-Thursday story time & story art with Mr. H and the Columbus Art gallery will take place from 10-11:30 and 1:30-3pm in the children’s room of the Columbus Public Library.
Friday’s through Good Friday, April 6-The Silver Creek American Legion will host a fish fry from 6-9pm
Sunday, February 19-The Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus invites you to a chili cook-off at the Family Life Center from 11:30-1:30. Proceeds from the event will go to the Columbus Habitat fir Humanity.
Sunday, February 19-The Bruno Fireman’s Breakfast will take place from 7:30-noon at the fire all. This is an all you can eat meal.
Sunday, February 19-The Knights of Columbus Council 938 will host a soup supper in Columbus from 5-7pm. Proceeds to St. Bon’s Youth and Spiritual activities.
Sunday, February 19-The 2012 Kolache Shoot Out at the Elba High School gym. Registration for the bake show is from 9-11am new class this year is “first timers”. Judging starts at 11am with awards from 1:30-2:30pm. FMI call 308-750-2665
Monday, February 20-Give the gift of life at the Columbus First United Methodist Church blood drive from 12:30-6pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Monday, February 20-Entrepreneurship Luncheon to celebrate Entrepreneurship Week will be held from 11:30-12:45 at Duster’s in Columbus. A workshop on social media will be held from 1-2:30pm.
Tuesday, February 21-Redeemer Lutheran will host their annual soup supper in David City from 4-7:30pm
Tuesday, February 21-Boy Scout Troup 212 will host a chili and chicken noodle feed at the American Legion in Columbus. They will serve from 4:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, February 21-The Polk County Health Department will hold an immunization clinic at the Hruska City Library in David City from 1:30-3:30pm. To make an appointment call 402-747-2211
Tuesday, February 21-Head Start Little Stars Preschool will have their open house from 10-am-6pm at 3286 53rd Ave. Columbus. Classes are free.
Friday, February 24-Divine Mercy Parish in Schuyler will hold their annual All you can eat Lenten Fish Fry at St. Mary’s Social Hall from 5-8pm.
Saturday, February 25-The Flatland H.O.G. Chapter will host a chili and soup feed at the Harley Davidson Shop in Columbus from 11-2pm. $5 all you can eat with proceeds going to the Center for Survivors.
Sunday, February 26-The Schuyler FFA Alumni will host a pancake breakfast from 8:30-12:30 at the Schuyler Central High School East Gym. The FFA Ag Issues Team will perform a skit at noon.
Sunday, February 26-There will be a free showing of the movie “Courage’s” at the Columbus Berean Church at 6pm. Free pop and popcorn. The movie is rated PG-13
Sunday, February 26-The Monroe United Methodist Church will host a Mexican Dinner from 11-1pm at the church.
Tuesday, February 28-The Goldenrod Hills Community Action will hold the Madison Immunization Clinic from 10-2pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison. FMI call 402-529-3513
Friday, March 9-Divine Mercy Parish in Schuyler will hold their annual All you can eat Lenten Fish Fry at St. Mary’s Social Hall from 5-8pm.
Now-->Saturday, December 31, 2012-Youth for Christ Columbus is looking for mentors for teen moms, rolls of duct tape for taping down cords and carpet, and Campus Life games, candy bars and Gatorade, bottled water and pop and volunteers to provide meals for hungry kids after school. If you can help please call 402-564-3700
Now-->Saturday, December 31, 2012-If you know of a woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, there is a free house cleaning, once a month for 4 months while she is in treatment. This is a nation wide program supported by area cleaning businesses. FMI go to www.cleaningforareason.org
Now-->Saturday, December 31, 2012-The American Cancer Society will assist cancer patients with a wig bank at Heads & Beds in Albion. Patients wishing to look at available wigs should contact Sheila at 402-395-6581 or stop by the shop between 9-6pm.
On Going-Ready for a fresh look while helping out the Columbus Bark Park? The first Saturday of every month Abigail at Personal Appearances will donate 100% of proceeds to the Columbus Bark Park project. Just mention the park when you schedule your appointment.
On Going-WIC Clinics are held in Columbus Monday, Thursday & Fridays, Schuyler on Tuesday & Wednesday, Albion on Thursdays and Fullerton & St. Edward one Thursday a month. FMI call 402-564-9931 ext 202 or 203
On Going -The Spalding Head Start is accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year. The program is free for families that are accepted. FMI call 308-497-2180
On Going-Al-Anon Support group meeting is held every Saturday at 10am & on Wednesday’s at 5:45 at 12 & 12 in Columbus. Everyone welcome and bring a friend!
On Going-A military Family support group will be held the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1-3pm at the Prairie Valley Red Cross in Columbus. FMI call 564-8314 or 866-564-8314
On Going -The Fullerton Head Start is accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year. The program is free for families that are accepted. FMI call 308-536-3127
On Going -La Leche League of York will host a free breast feeding support group for pregnant and nursing moms and babies from 7-9pm at the Kilgore Memorial Library on the third Tuesday of each month. FMI call Gloria at 402-362-6875
On Going -The Columbus Senior Center will host a monthly Family Caregiver Support Group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:30-3pm.
On Going -The 1st Saturday of the month from 7:30-10am the 6th Graders at St. Isidore Grade School will host a recycling day.
On Going - Give the gift of life by donating blood on Wednesday's from 11:30-5:30 at the Prairie Valley Red Cross in Columbus. To make an appointment call 402-564-8464. Walk in's are also welcome!
On Going - Give the gift of life by donating blood on Tuesday's from 11:30-5:30 at the chapter house in Norfolk. Walk in's are also welcome!
On Going -If your group or organization has a non-profit event coming up, fax us the information at least two weeks in advance to 402-564-2867 attention Susan Littlefield.
