Community Calendar

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Now thru November 30 – The Eagles of Columbus will host a Husker Tailgate Party every game day! Free hot dogs, everybody bring a side dish to share. There will be drink specials and 50-50 split the pot. Each week, there will be charity raffles to support non-profit organizations. Great times with great friends at the Eagles!

Friday, October 11 – Columbus Public Library invites teens in grades 9-12 to a gaming day from 4pm-5pm. Games of all kinds will be available.

Saturday, October 12 – Centro Misionero de Cristo will have a food pantry at the church in Columbus (33rd Avenue and 27th Street). Moved to this date from October 19. 

Saturday, October 12 – Come to the craft and vendor fair at the First United Methodist Outreach Center (3602 16th Street, Columbus) from 9am-3pm. There will be vendors and crafters from Columbus and the surrounding area. There will be a lunch counter serving homemade soup, sandwich and pie for $7 adults, $3 children ages 4-11, under 4 free. A great event to do early holiday shopping!

Saturday, October 12 – Join the Columbus Family YMCA for a fall dance! Bring your boots and flannels and get ready for a fun mix of music, including some square dances and line dances! Fall snacks will be provided, along with a photo booth and fun activities. Member cost is $25/adult and child pair and $5/additional immediate family member. Nonmember cost is $35/adult and child pair and $10/additional immediate family member.

Saturday, October 12 – Join the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce for an amazing evening where the Columbus community gathers to enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, bakeries, and vendors, along with a variety of drinks from top wine and craft beer makers. Silent and royal auctions feature special experiences and fantastic products donated by local businesses and individuals. Your participation helps support two incredible nonprofits that work tirelessly for our community’s benefit: Columbus In Action and Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Doors open at 4:30pm at the Columbus Innovation Center. To order tickets, contact the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce at 402-564-2769, [email protected], or visit in-person at 753 33rd Ave.

Sunday, October 13 – Columbus Rifle Club is holding a free hunter sight-in day at the CRC range (23584 265th Street, Columbus, 2 miles west of 48th Avenue on Lakeview Road) from 8am-4pm. Bring hearing and eye protection and 20 rounds of ammunition per rifle.

Sunday, October 13 – Columbus Public Library invites adults to Squash In Fall: Uses & More from 2pm-3pm in the library creativity corner. Find out how to make the most of this fall vegetable in cooking and decorating! This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, October 13 – Family, extended family and friends of individuals who have experienced a pregnancy loss are welcome to attend the Precious H.E.A.R.T.S. (Healing, Embracing, and Remembering Through Sharing) service on the northeast side of Roselawn Cemetary at 1:30pm. A member of the Columbus clergy will conduct the non denominational, bilingual service, which will last approximately one hour. Please bring your own lawn chair. In the case of inclement weather, please check Columbus Community Hospital’s Facebook page or its website at www.columbushosp.org, or call the hospital obstetrics department at 402-562-3266.

Sunday, October 13 – Columbus Friends of Music presents Jared Freiburg & The Vagabonds, a time capsule to the golden era of American music featuring an electric lineup of your favorite Rock & Roll, Blues, Country and Jazz hits from the 1950’s. The concert will be at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center at 3pm. FMI or to purchase tickets, go to www.columbusfriendsofmusic.com. 

Monday, October 14 – Columbus Area Children’s Museum will hold an unplugged day out camp from 9am-3:30pm for students in K-5th grade. Campers will bring video games to life through STEAM experiments and activities. Cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Lunch and snack are included. Pre-registration is required. Email us at [email protected].

Monday, October 14 – Columbus Public Library invites tweens in grades 5-8 and teens in grades 9-12. The teen area tables in the library will be set with all kinds of board games for the teens to enjoy all day long!

Tuesday, October 15 – Columbus Senior Center will hold a caregiver support group at 1pm at the center. This is for anyone who is or has been a caregiver.

Tuesday, October 15 – Columbus Public Library invites tweens in grades 5-8 from 4pm-5pm to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 5-8.

Tuesday, October 15 – Make a change for life with the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Columbus Community Hospital is hosting a free informational session from noon-1pm and 5pm-6pm in the hospital Pioneer Room. FMI contact Marina Channer at 402-562-3322, Joan Plummer at 402-562-4462 or go to www.columbushosp.org. 

Wednesday, October 16 – Columbus Public Library invites teens in grades 9-12 from 4pm-5pm to play and create with LEGO! Free for patrons in grades 9-12.

Thursday, October 17 – Columbus Public Library invites young children and their families to Story Time and Story Art from 10:30am-12pm or 1:30pm-3pm. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

Friday, October 18 – Columbus Public Library invites tweens in grades 5-8 to come watch anime and enjoy snacks at this free event!

Saturday, October 19 – Columbus Public Library invites children and their families to Super Sensational Saturday from 10:30am-12pm. Enjoy making three different crafts in the children’s area and the Creativity Corner. The craft in the Creativity Corner will be food related!

Saturday, October 19 – Join in the Rock N Run Race, sponsored by ACC Entertainment and Vrly. The 5K race starts at 9am, and the pancake man will be there! Pre-registration is $40 and includes race entry, T-shirt, concert ticket and drink ticket. The concert starts at 7pm with Arcade Radio and Trick Police performing. Food trucks and beverages will be there for purchase. Concert only tickets are $15. FMI, check ACC-Entertainment Facebook page.

Sunday, October 20 – The Howells American Legion Post 155 is having their annual Turkey Supper Sunday October 20. 2024 at the Legion Hall. Serving dine-in and drive up (in the alley), from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Meals are $15.00 each.

Sunday, October 20 – Join Mari Melcher of Made With Love And Butter to decorate adorable halloween cookies! $25 for each attendee gets 4 cookies to decorate (bat, candy corn, ghost and pumpkin)! Participants take home the tools and recipes to make more! Call 402-276-1835 to sign up. 

Monday, October 21 – It’s Coloring Day all day at Columbus Public Library! The teen area tables will be filled with colors, markers, colored pencils, and coloring pages for teens and tweens to enjoy!

Tuesday, October 22 – Columbus Public Library invites students in grades 5-9 to enjoy creating and learning at a tween Tuesday event from 4pm-5pm!

Tuesday, October 22 – Columbus Area Children’s Museum invites the brave of heart to a Transylvania Takeover from 4pm-7pm. There will be spooky games, creepy crafts, sweet treats and costume contests. Admission is $6 for members and $8 for non-members. Don’t miss this scary good time!

Wednesday, October 23 – Columbus Public Library invites students in grades 9-12 to enjoy creating and learning at a YA Wacky Wednesday event from 4pm-5pm! 

Wednesday, October 23 – Make a change for life with the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Columbus Community Hospital is hosting a free informational session from 7am-8am and 4pm-5pm in the hospital Pioneer Room. FMI contact Marina Channer at 402-562-3322, Joan Plummer at 402-562-4462 or go to www.columbushosp.org.

Thursday, October 24 – Columbus Public Library invites young children and their families to Story Time and Story Art from 10:30am-12pm or 1:30pm-3pm. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

Thursday, October 24 – Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to Business After Hours from 5pm-6:30pm at 5944 Howard Boulevard, sponsored by Harrah’s Racing & Casino and Brew Brothers. Come eat, drink, network and make connections. 

Thursday, October 24 – Everyone is invited to a community Trunk-or-Treat from 5pm-7pm outside the Columbus Community Building, 2500 14th St. There will be candy, costumes, games and more!

Thursday, October 24 – Today is Adult Book Club Day! Come and join in the discussion for our monthly book from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Meetings will be held on the second floor in the FNBO Conference Room.Books for the current month may be picked up from the display table in front of the 1st-floor service desk. 

Saturday, October 26 – Children and families, join us for a half hour of story time read by a guest reader followed by snacks and play time from 10:30am-12pm! If you are interested in becoming a guest reader, please call the Youth Librarian at 402-562-4203.

Saturday, October 26 – St. Benedict Center in Schuyler presents The Sacredness of Tears, a one day retreat with Margie M. Walker. Come explore the grace of tears through the prism of mystery. 

Saturday, October 26 – Keep Columbus Beautiful is holding an electronics recycling event at the NPPD parking lot (1414 15th Street, Columbus) from 9am-1pm or until the truck is full. Items accepted: computers, printers, TVs, scanners, phones, fax machines, VCRs, radio equipment, cords, etc. No kitchen appliances please. There will be a small fee for TVs and CRT monitors. FMI call 402-563-9223.

Sunday, October 27 – Columbus Public Library invites everyone to explore paper folding with origami artist Linda Stephens at 2pm at the community building. Space is limited for this free event, so register at columbusne.us. 

Sunday, October 27 – NorthStar Services in Columbus is hosting an indoor Trunk or Treat from 5pm-8pm at 2866 48th Avenue, next to Cubbys. There will be food, games and prizes, everyone is welcome!

Monday, October 28 – The Cuming County Extension Board will meet for their October meeting at 7pm in the Cuming County Courthouse Meeting Room. The agenda for the meeting is available for review at Nebraska Extension in Cuming County.

Monday, October 28 – Columbus Public Library invites teens and tweens to an all day Puzzle Day! The tables in the teen area will be filled with puzzles to put together! Lunch is available at the Center for $13.72 (includes tax).  Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Wednesday, October 30 – The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention invites the public to a lunch and learn from 11:30am-1pm at the Vrly Building (4471 41st Avenue, Columbus). Emily Mach will talk about signs of depression and how to help those in crisis. Lunch is sponsored and provided by Big Apple Bagels. Registration is required

Thursday, October 31 – Columbus Public Library invites young children and their families to Story Time and Story Art from 10:30am-12pm or 1:30pm-3pm. Each session consists of a 30-minute storybook reading followed by playtime, and each participant leaves with a balloon animal.

Thursday, October 31 – Columbus Public Schools is hosting a Trunk and Treat event at Columbus High School from 5pm-6pm. If you would like to register a trunk or donate candy, please email Cherie Van Dyke – [email protected]. 

Saturday, November 2 – St. Benedict Center in Schuyler presents Our Journey Towards The Kingdom Of Heaven, a one day retreat with Brother Tobias Dammert. This day is dedicated to the memory of all departed, especially those who influenced our life’s journey. If possible, this day will include the celebration of Mass with the monastic community at 11am. The afternoon session may give an opportunity to visit the cemetery of Christ the King Priory and for a commemoration of all the departed. Lunch is available at the Center for $13.72 (includes tax).  Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Saturday, November 9 – Boy Scouts Troop 212 will hold a glass recycling event at the Pizza Ranch parking lot from 9am-11am. Accepted items: glass food and beverage containers of all colors; pint or wine glasses; plate glass with all hardware, framing, casings and spacers removed. NOT accepted: windshields; ceramic, porcelain or milk glass; boxes and bags; laminated glass; mirrors. FMI call 402-563-9223. Donations greatly appreciated to help offset fuel costs.

Saturday, November 9 – The Platte County Pheasants Forever Banquet will be held at the Prime 10 Steakhouse & Venue in Columbus. Doors open at 5pm. 1 meal ticket and membership/$50; couple tickets (2) and 1 membership/$70; youth ticket (ringneck membership & meal)/$20. Many guns for raffle! FMI and tickets, call Tanisha (402-992-1499), AJ (402-270-4163), Nick (402-910-6553), Bryan (402-910-8318), or Kyler (402-830-8278).

Tuesday, November 12 – Want to take charge of your health? Join the Columbus Community Hospital dietitians for monthly healthy cooking classes from 5:30pm-7pm in the multipurpose room at the Columbus Wellness Center. The classes are $15 per person, including materials and food samples. This month’s topic is “Carb Balance”. Attendees must register. For more information or to register, please contact Joan Plummer at 402-562-4462.

Tuesday, November 19 – Columbus Friends of Music presents Letters From Home, a USO style show, honoring artists like Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, the Nicholas Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and many others. The concert will be at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center at 7pm. FMI or to purchase tickets, go to www.columbusfriendsofmusic.com. 

Sunday, December 1 thru Sunday, December 15 – St. Benedict Center in Schuyler for a special two week opportunity to do Christmas shopping at the center. Hours are 2pm-6:30pm Monday thru Friday, 10am-7pm Saturday and Sunday. A very large variety of crafts and gifts made by area artists will be on sale.  Book and Gift Store will be open. For more information visit www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Tuesday, December 10 – Want to take charge of your health? Join the Columbus Community Hospital dietitians for monthly healthy cooking classes from 5:30pm-7pm in the multipurpose room at the Columbus Wellness Center. The classes are $15 per person, including materials and food samples. This month’s topic is “Holiday Delights”. Attendees must register. For more information or to register, please contact Joan Plummer at 402-562-4462.

Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 – St. Benedict Center in Schuyler presents Improving Our Communication Skills, a seminar with Father Joseph Miksch from Columbus. Communication skills are essential in the family, in church, and in all walks of life. In this seminar, Fr. Joe, a certified teacher of communication skills, will teach active listening, avoiding roadblocks to communication, and how to confront and resolve conflict. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Monday, March 3 – Columbus Friends of Music presents Boyd Meets Girl, an international instrumental duo of classical guitar and cello melding classical training and virtuosity with a mixed program of some classical and some pop yields a lovely program. The duo has performed around the world including India, Nepal, New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. The concert will be at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center at 7pm. FMI or to purchase tickets, go to www.columbusfriendsofmusic.com. 

Sunday, April 13 – Columbus Friends of Music presents Sail On – A Beach Boys Tribute. Performing all of the group’s classic hits, plus some treasures from The Beach Boys’ brilliant extended catalog, Sail On faithfully recreates the timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing, and dreaming for all ages, and anybody that wants to have Fun, Fun, Fun. The concert will be at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center at 3pm. FMI or to purchase tickets, go to www.columbusfriendsofmusic.com. 

Monday, May 5 – Columbus Friends of Music presents Land of Hope & Dreams – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, featuring a blend of Americana, patriotic and hymnody music. The concert will be at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center at 7pm. FMI or to purchase tickets, go to www.columbusfriendsofmusic.com.