What's Going On: Check out the local calendar
Due to the weather forecast, several outdoor weekend events have been canceled or postponed. Doublecheck before heading out.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
"A Century of Fashion," a Humanities Nebraska presented by Sue McClain,
Rep. Adrian Smith staff outreach,
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Brad Colerick, live music and short film screening,
"A Perk and a Prayer," free drive-thru coffee,
Bingo,
Kearney Area Farmers Market,
Thursday, Sept. 26
Aksarben Livestock Show,
"The Power of Parents and Parental Influences," presented by Lorinda Brown with the Strengthening Families Program, noon to 1 p.m., 3204 College St. Hosted by the Central Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Addiction in observance of National Recover Month; a light lunch will be provided or bring your own. Preregistration encouraged; email Sheri at ; 308-385-5520 or visit www.cncaa.net .
Tabitha's Closet, free clothing giveaway,
Coloring with Friends,
Bingo,
Friday, Sept. 27
Junk Jaunt, 21st annual, Central Nebraska's garage sale and antique show, Friday through Sunday, various communities; junkjaunt.com .
Junk Jaunt at First-Faith United Methodist Church,
Warbirds & Classics Over the Platte," a radio controlled aircraft event hosted by the Grand Island Modelers, through Sunday, Husker Highway and South 70th Road, west of Grand Island. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. daily. Flying time "dawn to dusk." Pilot fee is $20 (AMA required); no charge to come and watch. Food and beverages available on site; Steve Blayney, 308-380-7439, Clay Hagman, 308-380-4116; or Randy Landen, 308-850-8209; online at www.gimodelers.club/ or the Grand Island Modelers page on Facebook.
"QPR Suicide Prevention Training," with Hunter Ludwig noon to 2 p.m., 3204 College St. QPR is a nationally-recognized and evidence-based training which provides three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Hosted by the Central Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Addiction in observance of National Recover Month; a light lunch will be provided or bring your own. Preregistration encouraged; email Sheri at ; 308-385-5520 or visit www.cncaa.net .
Walk to End Alzheimer's,
Saturday, Sept. 28
Octoberfest, with live music from the Happy Players of Fremont, 4 to 10 p.m., the Liederkranz, 403 W. First St. Event also includes beer, food, contests and more. Admission is $10 for members; $15 for non-members; 308-382-9337 or .
Recovery Walk/Rally, a chance to show support for individuals seeking or in recovery, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism, 3204 College St. Registration for walkers or runners opens at 9 .m., run starts at 10; entry fee is $30 for those 13 and older, $15 for youth 12 and younger. Event also includes information booths, kids games, food and fellowship. Preregister at www.cncaa.net or in person at the CNCAA office; 308-385-5520
"One Book, One Heritage Park: Surviving Hitler, Evading Stalin," booking signing and Q&A with Mildred Schindler Janzen, 10 a.m., Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park, south of Henderson (1.5 miles south of I-80 exit 342. No admission charge, but donations appreciated; 402-723-4550 or 402-723-4252.
Grand Island Area Farmer's Market,
Kearney Area Farmers Market,
Sunday, Sept. 29
"Don't Stop Me Now: A Celebration of Rock Musicals," from Billy McGuigan's Rave On Productions 2:30 p.m., Wood River High School Performing Arts Theatre, 13800 W. Wood River Road. Presented as part of the Celebrate Wood River Performing Arts Series, no admission charge, but donations appreciated; Vince Boudreau, 308-379-7612, www.woodriverne.com/town/celebrate-wood-river
Bingo,
On display
Community Art Show, through Oct. 29, Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. Second St. Library hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; 308-385-5333 or www.gilibrary.org
"Braided Water: Interlacing Routes in Deep Time and Space," an art installation by Susan Knight, through Nov. 17, Stuhr Museum. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (hours change Nov. 1). Admission for nonmembers is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for children 6-12; 308-385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org
"Concordia University Faculty Exhibition," featuring works by Donald Robson, James Bockelman, Jennifer Bockelman, Seth Boggs and Justin Groth, through Sept. 26, Jackson Dinsdale Art Gallery, Hastings College, 700 E. 12th St., Hastings. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; no admission charge.
"Nebraska Roots," celebrating the state's history and the "joys of rural life," through Nov. 8, Plainsman Museum, 210 16th St., Aurora. Museum hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. Admission: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors age 60 and older, $4 for students 5-17, free for children 4 and younger; 402-694-6531 or plainsmanmuseum.org
