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Thursday, August 9 – Thursday, August 23

Office Hours at Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Pender

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Nebraska businesses and residents in six Nebraska and two Iowa counties affected by the severe storms and flooding in June 25–30, thanks to a disaster declaration approved by the Small Business Administration following a request from Gov. Pete Ricketts on Aug. 6.

SBA Administrator Linda McMahon of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced yesterday that the SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Burt, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Thurston and Wayne counties in Nebraska; and Monona and Woodbury counties in Iowa.

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m., SBA representatives will be available at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center, 614 Main St., Suite 3 in Pender, to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application. The center will be open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Thursday Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

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Thursday, August 16

7 A.M. WAED Board @ SMR

Thursday, August 16

Wildcat Lanes Bowling League Start-Up Meeting

Men and women leagues start-up meeting at Wildcat Lanes at 7 p.m. All team captains are required to attend. Anyone interested in bowling, doesn’t have a team, or would like to start a team is invited. Questions call Wildcat Lanes at 402-375-3390.

Thursday, August 16

Square Dancing Workshop in Laurel

There will be a square dancing workshop at the Laurel auditorium on August 16^th from 7-9 p.m. All interested are welcome to attend, including inexperienced dancers. The caller will be Jerry Junck.

Friday, August 17

10 A.M. Chamber Coffee hosted by Woehler & Sons @ 2nd and Logan

7 P.M. Wayne High Fall Sports Tailgate

Friday, August 17

Cruise Main in Wayne

Saturday, August 18

Future of Ag Banquet in Wayne

Friday, August 17 & Saturday, August 18

Community Wide Garage Sales in Wayne

Saturday, August 18

Wayne Farmers Market

The Wayne Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. until noon at a new location – at 2^nd and Pearl. It will feature fresh produce and handcrafted products.

Saturday, August 18

Boy Scout Paper & Aluminum Can Drive

Saturday, August 18

4th Annual “Junk in the Trunk” at Wayne Public Library

Sunday, August 19

Wayne County Museum Open House

Sunday, August 19

5-7 P.M. WSC Business & Organization Expo

Monday, August 20

Wayne WIC & Immunization Clinic

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership will hold the Wayne WIC and Immunization clinic on Monday August 20^th, 2018 from 9:00am – 3:30pm at the United Methodist Church 516 N Main Street Wayne, Ne. For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.

NENCAP’s WIC Program provides nutrition education and supplemental foods to income eligible pregnant, breast-feeding or postpartum women, infants, and children to age 5 years. Find a clinic near you at signupwic.com. *This institution is an equal opportunity provider*

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP), headquartered in Pender, NE, is one of nine Community Action Agencies in Nebraska. NENCAP manages several different programs as determined by identified needs of residents in the 14 county service area. The Agency serves over 10,000 clients a year due to successful outreach efforts. Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) programs include the Commodity Supplemental Food Program; Family Services; Immunization; Weatherization; Head Start; Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition; Early Intervention Services Coordination; Healthy Families. The agency serves Knox, Antelope, Pierce, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Thurston, Dakota, Burt, Wayne, Dixon, Cedar, Washington and Dodge counties. For more information on NENCAP programs, call 1-800-445-2505.

Tuesday, August 21

Men’s Senior Golf at 9:30 A.M. in Pender

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Copy of Senior Golf Schedule 2018

Tuesday, August 21

5:30 P.M. City Council

Wednesday, August 22

Wayne Farmers Market

The Wayne Farmers Market is from 5-7 p.m. at a new location – at 2^nd and Pearl. It will feature fresh produce and handcrafted products.

Thursday, August 23

5-7 P.M. Business After Hours @ The Birch Room

Friday, August 24

10 A.M. Chamber Coffee hosted by United Way @ Ameritas

Saturday, August 25

Wayne Farmers Market

The Wayne Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. until noon at a new location – at 2^nd and Pearl. It will feature fresh produce and handcrafted products.

Saturday, August 25

American Legion Post #165 Annual Tractor Drive in Carroll

Saturday, August 25

American Legion Post #165 Annual Pig Roast in Carroll

Saturday, August 25

Tom Koch Benefit Poker Run & Silent Auction

Saturday, August 25

14th Annual Kevin J. Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament

The 14^th Annual Kevin J Murry Memory Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday August 25^th at Lewis and Clark Lake awards, dinner, and banquet will follow at “CJ’s at the Lake” Bar and Grill in Crofton. $120 Entry Fee for a team of two people includes two meal tickets for the buffet Dinner at C’J’s on the Lake on Saturday night. Check in on Saturday starts at 6:00 AM at Weigand Marina. Weigh in starts at 4 pm at Weigand Mariana. The Buffet Dinner at CJ’s begins at 5:30 pm and is followed by presentation of awards and raffles winners. Proceeds raised from this event will be given out as scholarships and awards to students at Wayne High School, in Kevin Murray’s name. To date this event has raised $116,000.00 for scholarships.

Sunday, August 26

Wayne County Museum Open House

Monday, August 27

Blood Drive in Hartington

Hartington Community Blood Drive: Monday, August 27, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 106 W. Centre St.

Tuesday, August 28

Men’s Senior Golf at 9:30 A.M. in Wakefield

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Copy of Senior Golf Schedule 2018

Tuesday, August 28

Part-Time Job Fair at Northeast Community College

The Part-Time Job Fair at Northeast Community College in Norfolk will attract a large number of Northeast students this year, and area employers are invited to register for the event.

The Part-Time Job Fair will be held Tuesday, August 28, in the Lifelong Learning Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Employer registration is required, and the event is offered free of charge.

A six-foot table and chairs are provided for each employer. Employers are encouraged to bring applications, displays and/or samples of products.

Terri Heggemeyer, director of career services at Northeast, said the career fair offers an excellent opportunity for students to connect with potential employers.

“Working a part-time job not only puts a little cash in the bank for students, but it also enhances those workforce readiness skills that every employer is seeking.”

The Northeast Community College Career Services Office offers a variety of services to prepare students for today’s workforce. This includes providing one-on-one advisement and personal attention to students as they look for employment; daily postings to the Northeast on-line job board; assistance with writing and completing résumés, cover letters and applications, as well as lifetime employment assistance to alumni.

Northeast Community College offers over 120 programs and concentrations of study. These include technical, vocational, business, liberal arts and transfer programs.

Early registration for the Part-Time Job Fair is encouraged. To register, employers can visit http://www.northeast.edu/career-services and click on “Employers,” or contact Amy Koehler at (402) 844-7264. The deadline to register is August 14 or until space is filled.

Wednesday, August 29

Concord AWANA Club Kick-Off

Concord AWANA Clubs will kick off the year on Wednesday, August 29, with a Registration/ Get-Acquainted night at the Evangelical Free Church, 617 Broadway in Concord. Registration will run from 6:45-8:00 p.m. for parents followed by ice cream sundaes. Clubbers will participate in games (7:00-7:30 p.m.) and handbook time (7:30-8:00 p.m.) followed by ice cream bars. The first full Club night on September 5 will feature a GO BIG RED theme and a tailgate party beginning at 6:45 p.m. Awana Clubs will continue to meet Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. through April.

New this year will be the offering of a “Growing Kids God’s Way” class for parents. The class will begin on September 18 and meet at the Concord Senior Citizens Center while Awana meets at the Concord Ev. Free Church. Parents can register for this class the night of August 29.

AWANA is a nondenominational organization. The Clubs feature Bible stories, Scripture memorization, games, songs and treats. Participating children earn Bible and activity awards to be displayed on Awana vests, jerseys or banners. The Concord Ev. Free Church provides Clubs for ages 4 &5 (Cubbies), Gr. K-2 (Sparks), Gr. 3-6 (Mission: Agents of Grace) and Junior High (Trek).

For additional information, contact Bill or Deb Dickey (402) 375-2469 or Pastor Todd Thelen (402) 584-2396 .

Wednesday, August 29

Wayne Farmers Market

The Wayne Farmers Market is from 5-7 p.m. at a new location – at 2^nd and Pearl. It will feature fresh produce and handcrafted products.

Thursday, August 30

7:45 A.M. Ag Task Force @ Tacos & More

Friday, August 31

10 A.M. Chamber Coffee @ Haven House (215 W 2nd St)

Saturday, September 1

Wayne Farmers Market

The Wayne Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. until noon at a new location – at 2^nd and Pearl. It will feature fresh produce and handcrafted products.

Sunday, September 2

Wayne County Museum Open House

Wednesday, September 5

Blood Drive in Wakefield

Wakefield Community Blood Drive: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Christian Church of Wakefield, 303 Johnson Street.

Wednesday, September 5

Blood Drive in Wynot

Wynot Community Blood Drive: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Cedar Security Insurance, 414 St. James Avenue.

Tuesday, September 11

Adult Coloring Night at Wayne Library

Saturday, September 15

Johnathan Birkley Golf Tournament in Wakefield

Saturday, September 15

Smoke On The River BBQ Challenge @ Ponca State Park

Saturday, September 15 & Sunday, September 16

14th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park

Outdoor novelists and enthusiasts alike, mark your calendar for the 14th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo, Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ponca State Park in Ponca, Neb.

The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is an opportunity for people of all ages to connect with the outdoors through hands-on activities, educational exhibits, vendor displays, and featured entertainment. With more than 90 hands-on activities, there is something for everyone.

You can try your hand at kayaking, a mountain bike obstacle course, fishing, rock climbing, shooting sports, a ropes obstacle course, learn how to make a turkey call, tag a monarch butterfly, learn outdoor cooking tips, touch live animals, and so much more. In addition to hands-on activities, there will be an assortment of entertainers like archer Frank Addington the “Asprin Buster”, Axe Women Loggers of Maine, Adam Lindquist as Teddy Roosevelt, Paralympian Archer Matt Stutzman, Wildlife Encounters, Dockdogs Aquatic Dog Competition, C2 Trick Shooting and others. There are even friendly competitions scheduled like the 6th Annual Kid’s Cook-Off, 5th Annual Bob’s Burger Eating Contest, and Smoke on the River BBQ Challenge. Prizes are awarded in each of these contests. For additional details on all facets of the 14th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo, please visit ww.missouririverexpo.com or Facebook page Missouri River Outdoor Expo.

The Missouri River Outdoor Expo is the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, exhibitors, and more than 900 volunteers. A state of Nebraska park entry vehicle permit is required; Nebraska licensed vehicles cost $6 and out-of-state vehicles are $8. Fill your car with family and friends and come out to the 14th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo, September 15th & 16th, 9:00 am-5:00 pm at Ponca State Park.