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Now thru March 15 – Nebraska Total Care would like to remind you to get your Flu shot this year. It’s the best way to keep yourself and those around you healthy this season. The Flu shot lowers your chance of getting sick and offers the best protection, especially for people at a higher risk of health problems from the flu, like children, older adults, people who are pregnant or have a chronic illness. Check with your doctor’s office or pharmacy to get your Flu shot today.

Now thru April 3 – The Knights of Columbus is hosting a fish fry every Friday night at the St. Anthony’s Social Hall from 5:30pm-8pm. Serving fried and baked fish, potatoes, onion rings, macaroni salad, cole slaw, bread, tea and water. Kid friendly items include mac and cheese, grilled cheese or cheese pizza. Cost is $10/adults, $9/seniors 60+, $4/kids ages 5-11, free/kids ages 4 and under, $15/all fish.

Friday, February 28 thru April 3 – The Petersburg Legion Club is hosting their fish fry every Friday from 5:30pm-8pm. Enjoy some of the best homemade salads and fish in northeast Nebraska! The Legion is on Main Street in Petersburg.

Now thru April 10 – The Silver Creek American Legion is holding fish fries every Friday from 6pm-8:30pm. All you can eat fish meal for $10. Proceeds will be used to help support the American Legion Baseball Program.

Tuesday, February 18 – Columbus Community Hospital Occupational Health Services invites you to Walk with a Doc from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the US 30 Center Mall. Have fun and join us for a healthy walk. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and conversation with a doc. It is a great way to get out, get active and enjoy good conversation. Walk your own pace. This is a free community event. Dr. Luke Lemke will speak on “The Benefits of an Annual Exam”.  All attendees will be entered in a drawing for an Amazon gift card!

Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 19 – Columbus Community Hospital diabetes educators will host free informational seminars from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the third floor Prairie Room. The seminars will explain the National Diabetes Prevention Program, a yearlong program with 16+ sessions for the first six months. Sessions are once or twice a month for the remaining six months. You can make a change for life; join the lifestyle change program to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Wednesday, February 19 – The Columbus Senior Center and the AARP Foundation are offering Free in-person tax preparation service. This service is free to anyone of any age, but especially to those 50 or older or those who can’t afford paid tax preparation. To set up an appointment, or to find out what documents are needed, please call 402-563-4444.

Thursday, February 20 – Columbus Public Library presents Story Time and Story Art with Mr. H and Miss Connie at 10:30am and 1:30pm in the children’s room. This event is free and open to everyone. This week’s theme is “Feathered Barnyard Friends!”

Friday, February 21 – AseraCare of Norfolk invites veterans to join in for coffee and a treat at the office at 120 N 27th Suite 300 at 10am. Plan for about an hour of fellowship! FMI call Jean at 402-379-4158 #2.

Friday, February 21 – Join Columbus Community Hospital dietitians in the multipurpose room at the Columbus Wellness Center from 11:30am-12:30pm to discuss a nutrition topic for 30 minutes. The dietitians will be available afterward to answer any individual questions. There is no cost for the class or time with the dietitians. This week’s topic is “Tips For Healthy Eating Out”.

Friday, February 21 – The Colfax County Senior Center is hosting a chili cook off fundraiser starting at 4:30pm at the Center in Schuyler. Come enjoy great food and vote for your favorite! A free will donation will be taken, with the proceeds helping to fund programs at the Colfax County Senior Center.

Friday, February 21 – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Legal Aid of Nebraska invites farmers and ranchers to a free one-on-one confidential clinic on legal and financial issues in Fairbury. To sign up or FMI, call Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline: 1-800-464-0258.

Friday, February 21 thru Sunday, February 23 – The 2020 Columbus Home & Builders Show will be at Ag Park in Columbus. More than 60 vendors with information on home construction, remodeling, finance, lawn and landscaping, and so much more! Hours are Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday noon-4pm. Admission is just $3, with children 12 and under free with parent. The first 100 children will receive a builders goodie bag!

Saturday, February 22 – Columbus Public Library presents Super Sensational Saturday, with “Wildlife Encounters” from 11am-noon in the children’s room. This event is free and open to everyone.

Saturday, February 22 – safeTALK! will hold a half day training in suicide alertness skills at 1C The Sanctuary from 9am-12:30pm, sponsored by 1C and the NE Nebraska Suicide Prevention Coalition. Cost for the training is $15. FMI or to register, call 520-471-9781 or email longacrr@me.com.

Saturday, February 22 – The Pawnee Senior Center in Genoa is hosting a wild game chili soup and more feed! Sample wild game dishes or bring your own favorite delicacies made from deer, antelope, audad, wild turkey, pheasant, duck, goose or other wild game to share with the community. Serving from 4pm-7pm; $10 per person for all you can sample! FMI contact Cathy Hill-Klein at 402-741-1883.

Saturday, February 22 – St. Bonaventure Preschool and Child Care is hosting the 4th Annual Trivia Night at the Scotus Cafeteria. Doors open at 6pm, with competition from 7pm-10pm. Only $20 per person, or $160 for a table of 8. Lots of chances to win great prizes and cash! Bring your own drinks, food and snacks. Put together your own team, or we’ll match up partial tables for you! For reservations contact: Preschool Office 402-564-9338 or e-mail sbp@stb.esu7.org. Space is limited! Reservations are due January 31. Decorating table is encouraged —Prizes will be awarded for the best table theme. This is a 21 and older event.

Friday, February 21 thru Sunday, February 23 – The St. Benedict Center in Schuyler presents “A Taste of Contemplative Prayer”, a retreat with Father Thomas Leitner, OSB. This retreat, involving breath practice, is for beginners on the contemplative journey. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Sunday after lunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Sunday, February 23 – The Literacy Council of Grand Island is holding the 11th Annual Scrabble Tournament from 1pm-4pm at the Boarders Inn & Suites in Grand Island. FMI call 308-385-5515 or email info@giliteracy.org.

Sunday, February 23 – The Columbus Jazz Orchestra will be performing at Maximus Restaurant & Lounge in Columbus from 6pm-8pm. Enjoy big band selections from the 1930’s to the present. This event is free and family friendly!

Monday, February 24 – The Polk County Health Department will hold an immunization clinic in Osceola from 3:30pm-5:30pm. An appointment is recommended to avoid long periods of waiting. Influenza vaccine is still available. Reminder – All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and a record of all previous immunizations is required. Please call the Health Department office (747-2211) with any questions, or to schedule an appointment.

Monday, February 24 – Columbus Public Library presents Monday Night Book Adventures from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the children’s room. There will be a story, craft and bedtime snack! This event is free and open to everyone. This week’s theme is “Diggin’ Doggies!”

Monday, February 24 – Schuyler Public Library presents author Debra White at 6pm. She will give us an in-depth look at Husker game day traditions with her new book: “The Spirit of Nebraska”. She will also have a display of UNL cheer memorabilia on hand. Stay and watch the first half of the UNL/Illinois basketball game on our big screen TV. The public is welcome! This free event is sponsored by the Schuyler Public Library Foundation. See you there! Go Big Red!

Tuesday, February 25 – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Legal Aid of Nebraska invites farmers and ranchers to a free one-on-one confidential clinic on legal and financial issues in Norfolk. To sign up or FMI, call Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline: 1-800-464-0258.

Tuesday, February 25 – Governor Ricketts is set to speak at a special Rotary meeting at the American Legion in Columbus and everyone is welcome to attend. Doors will open at 11 and a buffet lunch will be available at a cost of $16, payable at the door.  The Rotary club needs a count for lunch and are asking that those planning to attend please call the Chamber at 402-564-2769.

Wednesday, February 26 – Northeast Nebraska Day at the Capital is set! Program at the Capitol starts at 3pm, confirmed speakers include: Nebraska Chief Information Officer, Ed Toner; Nebraska Speaker Jim Scheer; Nebraska Chamber of Commerce &
Industry, Kristen Hassebrook; and Senator Kolterman. Reception With the Senators: 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the US Bank Tower/Nebraska Club, 233 13th Street, Lincoln. This event is available to a limited number of people so be sure to reserve your spot today. RSVP to the Chamber office at 564-2769 or info@columbuschamber.org. Please specify if you would like transportation to Lincoln.

Wednesday, February 26 – Central Community College Columbus presents “Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow” from 8:30am-4:30pm in the West Education Building. Making the leap from peer to boss is never easy. Relationships with coworkers change dramatically, and new supervisors frequently struggle to balance old relationships with new responsibilities. After this class, you will reduce any fears or frustrations you may have, increase your personal effectiveness, gain greater respect from those reporting to you, improve your professional reputation and enhance your overall career. The registration fee of $115 includes interactive instruction, printed materials and breaks. Contact Sue Mahlin at 402-562-1409 or email smahlin@cccneb.edu.

Wednesday, February 26 – Columbus Community Hospital invites you to a free lunch & learn, “Knee or Hip Pain”, from noon-1pm in the third floor conference center. Dr. Shawn Brandenburg will discuss options to get you back to the activities you enjoy! Pre-registration is requested by calling 402-562-3380 or register online at columbushosp.org. A light lunch is included with your registration.

Wednesday, February 26 – You are invited to the 17th Annual Southeast Nebraska Farm Show: Showcasing Nebraska Agriculture, at the Saline Center Hall from 9am-3pm. This event is sponsored by the Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni and is free to all ag producers. A pork meal will be served from 11am-1:30pm, and a silent auction will be held during the show to support the Wilber-Clatonia FFA Chapter and provide scholarships. FMI call Beth at 402-433-5102, Roger at 402-989-2004, Chris at 402-989-2003, Eric at 402-683-2111, or Bob at 402-821-3175.

Thursday, February 27 – Columbus Public Library presents Story Time and Story Art with Mr. H and Miss Connie at 10:30am and 1:30pm in the children’s room. This event is free and open to everyone. This week’s theme is “Vroom, Beep, Honk!”

Friday, February 28 – Join Columbus Community Hospital dietitians in the multipurpose room at the Columbus Wellness Center from 11:30am-12:30pm to discuss a nutrition topic for 30 minutes. The dietitians will be available afterward to answer any individual questions. There is no cost for the class or time with the dietitians. This week’s topic is “Easy Ways To Boost Fiber In Your Daily Diet”.

Friday, February 28 – Bring your family, friends and neighbors to the Cooper Family Community Center in Pilger for an evening full of fish and fun! It’s the 4th Annual Fish Fry. Serving from 5pm until the fish is gone for a free will donation. Plus, a cash bar and split the pot! Proceeds benefit the Cooper Family Community Center.

Friday, February 28 thru Sunday, March 1 – The St. Benedict Center in Schuyler presents “Listening In The Gardens”, a retreat with Father Larry Gillick. Lent is the time for personal and communal preparation for the renewal of our baptismal ordinations and life orientation. On this Ignatian Silent Retreat, there will be scripture-based conferences with plenty of time for hearing, listening and comforting of spirit. Reverent silence will surround us while we allow God to pray around and within us. The retreat begins on Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. and ends on Sunday after Lunch.  The program fee is $80; room and board charges are additional.  Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Saturday, February 29 – Columbus Public Library presents Victoria Brinkman, who will instruct us on essential oils. She will explain what they are and how to use them. If you always wondered about essential oils but did not know who to ask, come to this program to learn how they can improve your life. Did you know that you could bake with essential oils? Victoria Brinkman will show us how. The program is at 2pm, and is free and open to everyone.

Saturday, February 29 – The Crisis Center presents the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Gala at the Riverside Country Club. Doors open at 5:30pm with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. There will be a dinner, speakers, music, raffle, and live and silent auction. Tickets are $60 each or $500 for a table of 10. For sponsorship opportunities, donations for auctions and raffles, or other info, please contact Tara or Karla 308-382-8250.

Sunday, March 1 – The March 2020 program meeting of the Platte County Historical Society will be held at 2pm in the west building meeting room. The program will be: “Who Are The Platte Valley Kin Seekers?” Shirley Martys will share the history of the area genealogy group and tell about how far they have come over the years. Admission is free to members and $3 for non-members.

Tuesday, March 3 – Central Community College, REAP, SCORE, the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund presents Table Talks: a free lunch with a side of business knowledge, at 4860 33rd Avenue in Columbus (Big Iron Professional Building) from noon-1pm. This month’s topic is Tools For Understanding A Credit Report. Pre-registration is required by calling Doris Lux at 402-562-1242 or dlux@cccneb.edu. Also available in Spanish.

Wednesday, March 4 – The Columbus Senior Center and the AARP Foundation are offering Free in-person tax preparation service. This service is free to anyone of any age, but especially to those 50 or older or those who can’t afford paid tax preparation. To set up an appointment, or to find out what documents are needed, please call 402-563-4444.

Thursday, March 12 – The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual Celebration at Ag Park with a social beginning at 5:30 and dinner served at 6:30. Walter “Ted” Carter, University of Nebraska President, will be the speaker at this year’s annual Chamber Celebration. Tickets for the event will be $25, or a table of 8 can be reserved for $250. Reserve your tickets at thecolumbuspage.com.

Thursday, March 12 – 1C | The Sanctuary is bringing The Variety Tour to Columbus, Nebraska. The tour consists of three distinct styles of Christian music and is a family friendly event that is geared towards all ages. The headliner for the evening is Seventh Day Slumber, a Dove award winning Christian rock band from Dallas, Texas. They made their major label debut in 2003 and are currently a part of Rockfest Records. The opening acts are Stars Go Dim and Steven Malcolm. For more information, please contact Chris Robbins, worship leader at 1C | The Sanctuary by email at: chris.robbins@1cchurch.com or via phone at 402.992.2814.

Saturday, March 14 – The Catholic Daughters will have their indoor rummage sale at the KC Hall in Columbus from 8am-3pm. Many different booths with antiques, small furniture items, home decor, electronics, games, children’s and adult’s clothing and much more! No admission charge. Concession stand available. Don’t miss your next treasure!

Wednesday, March 18 – The Columbus Senior Center and the AARP Foundation are offering Free in-person tax preparation service. This service is free to anyone of any age, but especially to those 50 or older or those who can’t afford paid tax preparation. To set up an appointment, or to find out what documents are needed, please call 402-563-4444.

Thursday, March 19 thru Sunday, March 22 – The Platte Valley Playhouse presents “Clue On Stage”, based on the cult classic film and popular board game. Can you figure out who done it? This madcap comedy will keep you guessing until the final twist! Show times are 8pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a 2pm matinee on Sunday. For ticket information, call 402-562-STAR.

Saturday, March 21 – The Columbus Area Sports & Activities Council is hosting its 5th Annual Columbus Area Youth Activities Signup and Info Day. This event is scheduled at Ag Park from 9-11 am. The purpose for this day is to help kids/parents/families explore the many youth programs available in the Columbus area. If you are a coach, sponsor or in some way in charge of any youth activities group, you are cordially invited to be a part of this FREE event. Please share this information to any other youth organizations who may be interested in participating.

Saturday, March 21 – Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black come to the Columbus Public Library at 2pm to do a concert called “Songs and Stories of the American West”. He and his duo partner, Aspen Black, are modern day troubadours, traveling the country to tell fascinating stories and songs about the cowboys and Indians of the old west. Bring your whole family to experience learning about the American West in a fun and exciting way. This event is free and open to everyone.

Tuesday, March 24 – The impact of agriculture and annual award-winners will be honored at the 52nd Annual Rural Recognition Banquet at Ag Park in Columbus, with social at 6pm and dinner at 6:30pm. If you would like tickets, or to provide farmers’ tickets and college scholarships by sponsoring the banquet, please contact Sandie at sfischer@columbuschamber.org.

Friday, March 27 thru Sunday, March 29 – The St. Benedict Center in Schuyler presents “Sober and Merciful: Saint Benedict’s Journey of Mindfulness”, a retreat with Rev. Mauritius Wilde, OSB, Ph.D. This retreat is an invitation to discover what God has in store for us every day. The retreat begins on Friday, at 7:30pm and ends on Sunday after lunch. The program fee is $70; room and board charges are additional. Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Monday, March 30 – Columbus Friends of Music presents the Sultans of String at 7pm at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center. This Toronto based trio plays a mix of Celtic, Flamenco, Gypsy-Jazz, Arabic, Cuban and South Asian rhythms. Don’t miss this genre-hopping world tour of music!

Wednesday, April 1 – The Columbus Senior Center and the AARP Foundation are offering Free in-person tax preparation service. This service is free to anyone of any age, but especially to those 50 or older or those who can’t afford paid tax preparation. To set up an appointment, or to find out what documents are needed, please call 402-563-4444.

Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 – The annual “Bowling For Boobs” event is set for April 3 & 4 at the Sunset Bowl in York. Enjoy bowling while helping raise money for the Susan G Komen Foundation right here in Nebraska! FMI call 402-362-9923.

Tuesday, April 7 – Central Community College, REAP, SCORE, the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund presents Table Talks: a free lunch with a side of business knowledge, at 4860 33rd Avenue in Columbus (Big Iron Professional Building) from noon-1pm. This month’s topic is Financials: How To Use Your Money. Pre-registration is required by calling Doris Lux at 402-562-1242 or dlux@cccneb.edu. Also available in Spanish.

Friday, April 17 – Columbus Friends of Music presents Ball In The House at 7pm at the Nantkes Performing Arts Center. Blending 5 acapella voices into music that will move you, Ball In The House entertains audiences of all ages with golden oldies, Disney classics, a disco medley and contemporary pop hits. A fun concert for the whole family!

Wednesday, April 29 – Columbus Friends of Music presents Presidio Brass at 7pm at the Columbus High Concert Hall. Combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion, the Presidio Brass has captivated audiences in over 40 states as well as internationally with fresh, original arrangements of all your favorite show tunes. This show will have you tapping your toes and snapping your fingers!

Tuesday, May 5 – Central Community College, REAP, SCORE, the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund presents Table Talks: a free lunch with a side of business knowledge, at 4860 33rd Avenue in Columbus (Big Iron Professional Building) from noon-1pm. This month’s topic is 8 Better Business Ideas To Start Online. Pre-registration is required by calling Doris Lux at 402-562-1242 or dlux@cccneb.edu. Also available in Spanish.