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Community Calendar 12-11-15

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A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”.

Table of Grace, a ministry of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, is a mobile food pantry that distributes food at various locations throughout the area on monthly basis.

The locations and times

for registration are:

1st Tuesday of the month – 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chappell

2nd Saturday of the month 9 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Lodgepole

3rd Thursday of the month – 5 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney

4th Saturday of the month

9 a.m. at Prarie West Christian Church in Potter

4th Saturday of the month

9 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Oshkosh

Saturday, Dec. 12

2nd Annual Christmas Craft Show to be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Ft. Sidney Rd and Toledo Street, in Sidney. For more information, please call Brenda (308) 254-7131.

Lodgepole Table of Grace will be at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Sunday, Dec. 13

The Gloribells will be “Ringing in the Season” with a concert on Sunday, Dec. 13, at the First United Methodist Church of Sidney at 3 p.m.

Pairs-N-Half-A-Pair will have a dance in Kimball in the old 4-H building on the fairgrounds. Roger Shappell will be the caller with Don Benish or Lucky the cuer. Dance from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a meal afterward.

The Sidney Chapter of Compassionate Friends is having its Annual Candle Lighting Service on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. at the St. Patrick’s Church in Sidney. Please Join us for a time to remember our lost children who have gone before us.

Monday, Dec. 14

Cheyenne County Art Guild Meeting meets the second Monday of each month at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1345 Illinois (enter through west door). For more information, contact Jane Easterly, (308) 254-4052.

Tuesday, Dec. 15

The Jr. Friends of the Library will be meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. at the Sidney Public Library. This group welcomes youth in 7th through 12th grades with emphasis on community service. For more information, please call the library at (308) 254-3110 or attend the upcoming meeting. Come enjoy the fun and fellowship!

Wednesday, Dec. 16

The West/North Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 12:45 p.m. at West Auditorium. This spelling bee will decide the six finalists for the County Bee. For information call Charlotte at (308) 254-4002.

Thursday, Dec. 17

Saint Patrick’s Rummage House, at 14th and King Street, will be having their Annual Christmas Giveaway on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Clothing, shoes and miscellaneous will be available. Merry Christmas!

Thursday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve Services

Grace Lutheran Church, Chappell, 11 a.m.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oshkosh, 4:30 p.m.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Lodgepole, 5:30 p.m.

First Christian Church, Sidney, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25

Ella-Mae Goranson’s 24th Annual Free Christmas Dinner will be held at the First United Methodist Church, located at 2622 11th Ave. in Sidney, on Friday, Dec. 25, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Your side dish, dessert, vegetable or salad would be appreciated. Contact Dean and Susan Starr at (308) 254-2375 or Randy and Karen DeBoer  (308) 884-2356.

Saturday, Dec. 26

Oshkosh Table of Grace will be at Saint Marks Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Tuesday, Jan. 5

A Parkinson’s support group for the Western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 312 W. 16th St., Alliance. Call Dee Brauninger at (308) 763-1254 with questions or email her at [email protected].

Monday, Jan. 11

Cheyenne County Art Guild Meeting meets the second Monday of each month at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1345 Illinois (enter through west door). For more information, contact Jane Easterly, (308) 254-4052.

Thursday, Jan. 14

Cancer survivor support group meets every SECOND Thursday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions.

 

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