Events for November 2014
Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce & Gage County Tourism
Oct 17 - Nov 30    Flowing Stone Art Gallery Presents The Nolan Tredway Art Show and Reception
The Flowing Stone Art Gallery in Beatrice is proud to present the newest work by artist Nolan Tredway. This event is free and open to the public. Opening weekend hours: Friday Oct. 17th 12-9pm (meet the artist from 6-9pm.) Saturday Oct 18th 12-9pm (meet the artist from 12-3pm) Nolan?s work will be on display at the gallery through November every Friday & Saturday 12-5pm. Nolan Tredway is a native Nebraskan artist living and working in Lincoln. Nolan studied art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with additional courses from the Foundation Ortega y Gasset in Toledo, Spain. He is currently the co-director of Tugboat Gallery and runs his own studio/gallery in Lincoln. His work has earned the Ida M. Vreeland Award, Nebraska Arts Council Individual Fellowship Award, and the Nebraska Governor's Residence Award. While primarily a painter and filmmaker, he works in a variety of media from T-shirt to toy design. He is the creator of the marionette short film series, Milk, which has been shown nationally, and his paintings have been exhibited internationally. You can see more of his work at nolantredway.com. All of Nolan Tredway?s work as well as work from over 30 other local Nebraska artists work in the main gallery, will be on display for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. If you have any questions regarding the gallery or its exhibits, please feel free to contact gallery owner and operator Patrick McKinney @ (402) 806-7115 or email patrickthepotter@gmail.com. If you would like to be notified of upcoming events at the Flowing Stone Art Gallery please visit and ?LIKE? the Flowing Stone Art Gallery facebook page. We?ll see YOU???.at ?The Stone? in Beatrice!
Date: October 17, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://Flowing Stone Art Gallery Facebook Page
Location: Flowing Stone Art Gallery 819 N. 6th. St. Beatrice, NE (On Hwy 77 North of St. John's Lutheran Church)
Contact: Patrick McKinney (402) 806-7115
EMail: patrickthepotter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday Oct. 17th 12-9pm (Artist Reception 6-9pm) Saturday Oct. 18th 12-9 (Artist Reception 12-3pm) (Exhibit runs thereafter every Fri. & Sat. 12-5pm through November)
Fees/Admission: Free & Open to the Public.
Nov 1    Zombie Prom at Back Alley Eatery
Join us for the first annual Back Alley Zombie Prom on Saturday, November 1st!! Tickets are $5 for admission.
Food will be provided. Must be dressed as a Zombie and
over 21. No ID makes for a sad Zombie.... Prizes for
King & Queen of the Prom and others. Zombie make-up
transformations available for $5 on site! ​

http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102844964696-1132/Zombie+Prom.pdf


 
Date: November 1, 2014
Nov 1 - Nov 15    All Metal Day
Sanitary Garbage and Recycling, located at 917 S 11th Street, Beatrice, will be accepting all types of metal, copper, brass, small to large bolts, bikes, toasters, microwaves, lawn mowers, hot water heaters, washers, etc., from November 1-15.  Please no freon, liquids, or tires.

All proceeds from the recycling will be donated to Keep Beatrice Beautiful, for community recycling and beautification projects.  If you have questions, please call 402-228-4576.
Date: November 1, 2014
Nov 2    SCC Open House
Southeast Community College
SCC Open House
Stop in at any or all of SCC's campuses for their annual open house.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2
Beatrice, Lincoln, Milford Campuses
Education Square (downtown Lincoln), Jack J. Huck Continuing Education Center (Lincoln), Entrepreneurship Center (Lincoln)

 
follow the link below for more information.
www.southeast.edu/OpenHouse2014

 
Date: November 2, 2014
Nov 2    Kiwanis Pancake Feed
KIWANIS PANCAKE FEED

The Kiwanis pancake feed will be held on Sunday, November 2 from 7:30 am - 1 pm.  The menu will consist of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee.  

Advance tickets will be sol for $6 per adults, $3 for children (up to age 12), children age three and under eat free.  Discounted tickets are available at Beatrice area banks.  Proceeds go to benefit the Community Food Pantry.
Date: November 2, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Nov 3    Chamber Radio Show on KWBE
Check out the latest happenings with Beatrice Area Chamber by tuning in to KWBE 1450 AM on the first Monday of the month at 8:30 AM!

Tune in on 1450 AM, 94.7 FM, or online at www.kwbe.com
Date: November 3, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Nov 3    Beatrice Sertoma Club
Beatrice Sertoma Club

Meets every Monday at Noon at Risky's Sports Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th Street
Date: November 3, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 4    Beatrice Optimist Club
Beatrice Optimist Club

Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 4    Grief Education & Support Class
Grief Education & Support Class

If you are struggling to adjust to the loss of a loved one, there is support available through the Beatrice Community Hospital Hospice Grief Education & Support Class.

6 week video/discussion series
Class are held Tuesday evenings from 5PM to 7PM, beginning April 7

Cost: Free - Open to the Public
Pre-Registration is Requested

If you have a disability and require accommodation, please call 402-223-2366.
Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 5    Beatrice Fiscal Fusion - BNI
Beatrice Fiscal Fusion - BNI
Meet every Wednesday at 7:30 AM @ Good Samaritan Society
401 S. 22nd St. 
Learn to grow your business through the art of networking! 

For more information visit our website at www.bniheartland.com/beatricefiscalfusion.
Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Nov 5    Beatrice Noon-Kiwanis Club
Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club

Wednesday's at Noon at Valentino's, 701 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310
Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 5    Wine Tasting at The Black Crow
Wine tasting every Wednesday night at The Black Crow Restaurant, call 402-228-7200 for more information.

The Black Crow Restuarant, Bar & Catering
405 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310
www.blackcrowrestaurant.com

 
Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Nov 6    "I Wish I Would Have Known About Hospice Sooner"
"I Wish I Would Have Known About Hospice Sooner"

Thursday, November 6
7 pm

Gage County Extension Office Conference Room, 1115 Scott St., Beatrice

Gathering information about available support and knowing your options lessens your fears
Personal hospice experiences will be shared - learn how hospice made a difference for their families
AseraCare Hospice staff will be present
No fee to attend - refreshments will be served

402-228-6262
Date: November 6, 2014
Nov 6    AseraCare Hospice Update
Asera Care Presents
"I Wish I Would Have Know About Hospice Sooner"
  • Gathering information about available support and knowing your options lessens your fears.
  • Personal hospice experiences will be shared.
  • Learn how hospice made a difference for their families.

Refreshments will be served!
Date: November 6, 2014
Location: Gage County Extension Office Conference Room
1115 Scott Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 6, 2014
7:00 P.M.
 
Fees/Admission: NO fee to attend!
Nov 6    The Bargain Box Holiday Open House
The Bargain Box
Holiday Open House
  • Gift Basket Drawings!
  • Gift Card Drawings!
  • Treats!
  • Door Prizes Hourly!
  • Christmas Music!
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: The Bargain Box
117 South 5th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Nov 6    Diabetes Drop In & Explore Day
Ask an educator, look up recipes, download a meter, etc.
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: BCH Diabetes Education Office, Parkview Center, 1218 S. 8th, Beatrice NE
Contact: 402-223-6758
Fees/Admission: Free
Nov 6    Beatrice Rotary Club
Beatrice Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 7 - Nov 8    Nebraska Governor's Pheasant Hunt
Nebraska Governor's Pheasant Hunt

November 7 & 8, 2014

hosted by Main Street Beatrice, 205 N 4th Street, Beatrice, Ne 68310
402-223-3244
www.mainstreetbeatrice.org
Date: November 7, 2014
Nov 7    BPS School and Community Committee Meetings
Beatrice Board of Education sets School and Community Committee Meetings

The School and Community Committee of the Beatrice Board of Education has planned informal listening sessions at each of the school buildings.  The committee's goal is to open the lines of communication between the staff, parents and patrons of the district. We invite you to stop by for a few minutes, the entire hour, or whatever time your schedule may allow and participate in our informal meeting.  Please feel free to attend any or all of the scheduled meetings.

October 3, 12 - 1:15 pm, Middle School Media Center
November 7, 11:45 - 1 pm, Middle School Media Center
January 9, 11:45 - 1 pm, Cedar Elementary Library
February 6, 11:45 - 1 pm, Paddock Lane Elementary Library
March 6, 11:55 - 1 pm, Lincoln Elementary Library
April 10, 11:30 - 1 pm, High School Media Center

We would also like to offer all interested parties the option of purchasing a lunch from the cafeteria.  We need to have lunch ordered from the building site you will be attending at least a day prior to the meeting.  We would also welcome any "brown baggers."

Meeting format:
Board Topics - 15 minutes, Staff and Community Topics - 20 minutes, Building Educational Topics - 25 minutes
Date: November 7, 2014
Nov 7    Toastmasters
Beatrice Toastmasters meetings are held weekly on Friday mornings at 7 am at the Carnegie Building, 218 N 5th Street, Beatrice.  

For more information about the club and their meetings, contact Ron Miller at 402-223-4477.
Date: November 7, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Nov 7    The Bargain Box Holiday Open House
The Bargain Box
Holiday Open House
  • Gift Basket Drawings!
  • Gift Card Drawings!
  • Treats!
  • Door Prizes Hourly!
  • Christmas Music!
Date: November 7, 2014
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Bargain Box
117 South 5th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Nov 8    Holiday Open House
The Bargain Box
Holiday Open House
  • Gift Basket Drawings!
  • Gift Card Drawings!
  • Treats!
  • Door Prizes Hourly!
  • Christmas Music!
Date: November 8, 2014
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Bargain Box
117 South 5th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Nov 9    43rd Army Band
In Honor of Those Who Served...

Nebraska National Guard, 43rd Army Band will play for a Veteran's Day Celebration

Sunday, November 9 at 2 pm
Beatrice High School Auditorium, 600 Orange Blvd, Beatrice

The concert is FREE and open to the public.  No admission ticket is required.  Come enjoy an afternoon of inspiring music and salute our veterans.
Date: November 9, 2014
Nov 9    Who Lived in Nebraska...?
Who lived in Nebraska from 10,000 B.C. to 1800s? 
 
Who are the people who lived in Nebraska from 10,000 B.C. to the 1800s?  Nolan Johnson, Nebraska State Historical Society Archeologist will speak at Homestead National Monument of America’s Education Center on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.  He will answer that question. 
 
Mr. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota and a Master’s of Professional Archaeology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He works at the Nebraska State Historical Society doing archeological surveying, report writing, mapping and cataloging.
 
The program discusses the lengthy human occupation prior to the arrival of Euro-Americans in Nebraska. The human timeline is divided into Paleo-Indian hunters, Archaic hunter-gatherers, Woodland horticulturalists, Plains Villagers, Horse Nomads, Coalescent, and post contact.  Archeological evidence including stone and bone tools, architecture, floral and faunal remains, and settlement patterns are used to illustrate prehistoric lifestyles.
 
Humanities Nebraska (HN) provides major funding for this program. HN receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Nebraska State Legislature, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and private donations.
Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has many exciting events planned. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument of America).
Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/.
EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICATM
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Date: November 9, 2014
Nov 9    Wymore St. Mary's Fall Dinner & Bazaar
Wymore St. Mary's Fall Dinner and Bazaar

St. Mary's fall dinner and bazaar will be held at 115 N 11th Street, Wymore, on Sunday, November 9 from 3:30 - 7 pm.  

Turkey, ham, and trimmings will be served.  The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children.  

Other activities planned are white elephant, bake sale, and raffles.
Date: November 9, 2014
Time: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 10 - Nov 13    Youth Appreciation Week
Beatrice Optimist Youth Appreciation Week
November 10 - 13

FREE ADMISSION FOR KIDS!

Monday, November 10, 3:30 - 5:15 pm - BOWLING at the Orange Bowl, 2223 Court Street, Beatrice

Tuesday, November 11, 7 - 8:30 pm - YMCA SWIMMING

Wednesday, November 12, 5 - 7 pm & 7 - 9 pm - MOVIE at Cinema 1, 615 Court Street, Beatrice

Thursday, November 13, 4 - 4:45 pm (beginners), 5 - 6:30 pm and 6:45 - 8:15 pm, SKATING at Rolla-Rena, 1133 S 6th Street, Beatrice
Date: November 10, 2014
Nov 10    Beatrice Sertoma Club
Beatrice Sertoma Club

Meets every Monday at Noon at Risky's Sports Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th Street
Date: November 10, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 11    Veteran's Day Services
Area Veteran's Day Schedules on Tuesday, November 11

Beatrice:  
10 am - Hevelone Center for Performing Arts at Beatrice High School, 600 Orange Blvd.  Program sponsored by Gage County Veterans Service Office and local veterans organizations.  Posting of colors by Civil Air Patrol.  Master of Ceremonies: Burt Foreman.  "Star Spangled Banner" by the BHS Band; Andrew Johnson, director.  Invocation and program to follow.  Cookies and drinks provided by the BHS Student Council in the commons area.

AVENUE OF FLAGS
The Avenue of Flags at the Gage County Courthouse and Memorial Park will be flown on Veterans Day, weather permitting.  Legion and auxiliary members, veterans and other volunteers are needed to help put up the flags and take them down.  The flags will be put up at 6:30 am Tuesday and taken down at 5 pm.  For more information, call the Gage County Veterans Service Office at 402-223-1342.

Adams
10:15 am - Freeman High School will honor all veterans with a program.  The high school band and choir will perform.  The color guard will also give tribute to veterans.  The event will take place int he high school gym and is open to public.

Virginia/Lewiston
9 am - Community and school Veterans Day program at Lewiston Consolidated Schools.  Community open house.  Refreshments provided.  Program sponsored by Fisher Post #367 at Virginia has been selected as a Regional Site for celebration of Veterans Day 2014.  A special message from Robert A. McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be included in the program.  Covered dish luncheon at the Virginia Legion Post.  Meat and drink provided.

Wymore
11 am - Veterans Day program at Southern High School auditorium, 115 S 11th Street, Wymore.
Date: November 11, 2014
Nov 11    Executive Committee
Executive Committee of Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce

Held the Second Tuesday of Each Month
8:15 AM

Carnegie Building Conference Room, Lower Level

Contact Lora Young, Executive Director, 402-223-2338
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Nov 11    National Management Association Meeting
National Management Association
Monthly Meeting

Meets second Tuesday of each month
Valentino's, 7th & Court, Beatrice

11:30 a.m. - Lunch
Noon - Program & Professional development topic

Contact:
#805 NMA Southeast NE Community Chapter
Marian DeBuhr, President
NE Department of Health and Human Services
Offices at BSDC, 3000 Lincoln Blvd
Beatrice, NE  68310
Email:  marian.debuhr@nebraska.gov
Phone: 402-223-6016
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Nov 11    Beatrice Optimist Club
Beatrice Optimist Club

Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 11    Children's Immunization Clinic
Children's Immunization Clinic

Tuesday, November 11
3 - 7 pm

Parkview Conference Center, 1216 S 8th Street, Beatrice

Appointments necessary.  Call 402-223-2366.  Bring insurance or Medicaid card to appointment.  Sponsored by Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center.
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 11    Grief Education & Support Class
Grief Education & Support Class

If you are struggling to adjust to the loss of a loved one, there is support available through the Beatrice Community Hospital Hospice Grief Education & Support Class.

6 week video/discussion series
Class are held Tuesday evenings from 5PM to 7PM, beginning April 7

Cost: Free - Open to the Public
Pre-Registration is Requested

If you have a disability and require accommodation, please call 402-223-2366.
Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 12    Beatrice Fiscal Fusion - BNI
Beatrice Fiscal Fusion - BNI
Meet every Wednesday at 7:30 AM @ Good Samaritan Society
401 S. 22nd St. 
Learn to grow your business through the art of networking! 

For more information visit our website at www.bniheartland.com/beatricefiscalfusion.
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Nov 12    Beatrice Noon-Kiwanis Club
Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club

Wednesday's at Noon at Valentino's, 701 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 12    Diabetes Health Fair
Diabetes Health Fair at Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center Conference Center

Wednesday, November 12
Noon - 6 pm

Come and go throughout the day.  Speakers, educational and interactive booths, screenings, blood pressure, blood glucose and BMI.  Free and open to the public.  For more information, call 402-223-6758.
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov 12    Wine Tasting at The Black Crow
Wine tasting every Wednesday night at The Black Crow Restaurant, call 402-228-7200 for more information.

The Black Crow Restuarant, Bar & Catering
405 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310
www.blackcrowrestaurant.com

 
Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Nov 13    Story Time for Toddlers
Burwood Books/Mother-to-Mother Ministry will have story time for toddlers at 10 am.  This takes place at 609 Court Street in Beatrice.  Attend five or more times and receive a gift.  Call 402-223-6042 for more information.
Date: November 13, 2014
Nov 13    Ambassadors
Ambassadors for Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce
10:00 a.m. Meeting followed by scheduled Ribbon Cuttings

Meet at Carnegie Building Conference Room
218 N 5th Street, Beatrice

For more information on Ambassadors, call 402-223-2338 or email info@beatricechamber.com

Visit our website www.beatricechamber.com
Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nov 13    Beatrice Rotary Club
Beatrice Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 13    Children's Immunization Clinic
Children's Immunization Clinic

Wednesday, November 12, Noon - 4 pm

Parkview Conference Center, 1216 S 8th Street, Beatrice

Appointments necessary, 402-223-2366.  Bring insurance or Medicaid card.  Sponsored by Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center.
Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nov 13    Beatrice American Legion Wings & Basket Night
Beatrice American Legion Wings & Basket Night

Thursday, November 13
5 - 7pm

Veteran's Club, 701 Dorsey St., Beatrice

Carry out available.  Thursday night specials throughout the fall, winter and spring.  Public welcome to attend.
Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 14 - Nov 16    The Fearsome Pirate Frank
Beatrice Community Players' Acting Up program presents:

THE FEARSOME PIRATE FRANK

The star of a popular pirate play - The Fearsome Pirate Frank - is the hearthrob of every girl in Shakespearean England, even though he can't remember his lines for the life of him! However, when the actor playing Frank and his supporting cast, including prima donna Esmerelda, get kidnapped by real pirates during one of their productions, it's good-bye stardom, hello servitude on a real pirate ship!

Produced by our Acting Up program.

Performances:
Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 10 at noon.

For tickets call (402) 228-1801, stop by the box office at 412 Ella St., or visit www.beatricecommunityplayers.com.

More information and a cast list can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/piratefrank
Date: November 14, 2014
Nov 14    Toastmasters
Beatrice Toastmasters meetings are held weekly on Friday mornings at 7 am at the Carnegie Building, 218 N 5th Street, Beatrice.  

For more information about the club and their meetings, contact Ron Miller at 402-223-4477.
Date: November 14, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Nov 15    Native Seed Collection
Help Homestead National Monument of America collect native seed and discover the amazing diversity of the tallgrass prairie at 1 pm on Saturday, November 15.  Everyone is asked to meet at the Educational center for a short orientation to learn about the species that will be collected, and then move out on to the prairie to help harvest seed.  

Please call the monument at 402-223-3514 the day of the event if it is rainy or snowing to see if the event has been cancelled.

www.nps.gov/home
 
Date: November 15, 2014
Nov 15    Food Drive for the Beatrice Community Food Pantry
Food drive for the Community Food Pantry in Beatrice, for more information call 402-223-5268
Date: November 15, 2014
Nov 16    Homespun Holiday Hunt
Homespun Holiday Hunt

Sunday, November 16th at the Wymore Community Center
11 - 3 pm

Over 20 area vendors selling gift items such as candles, jewelry, clothing, crafts, woodworking, primitive Christmas and more.

Concessions available by Good Samaritan:  Sloppy Joe, chips and pie will be served.

402-645-3355
Date: November 16, 2014
Nov 17    Beatrice Sertoma Club
Beatrice Sertoma Club

Meets every Monday at Noon at Risky's Sports Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th Street
Date: November 17, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 18    What Really Works to Market Your Business?
What Really Works to Market Your Business?

Baffled by which hashtags to use?  Should you focus more on your website or social media?  What kind of content actually generates sales?  How can you tell if it's working or not?  Discover the answer to these questions and more!

Join us November 18 for an in-depth training and maximize the impact of your small business marketing?

Tuesday, November 18, 2014
3:30 pm - Check-in
4 - 6 pm:  Workshop at Carnegie Building Upper Level Conference Room, 218 5th Street, Beatrice, NE  68310

ONLY $10; Register at GrowNebraska.org/services/


Brought to you by NGage, Main Street, Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce, REAP, Nebraska Lottery, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Grow Nebraska
Date: November 18, 2014
Nov 18    Beatrice Optimist Club
Beatrice Optimist Club

Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 18    Board of Directors
Board of Directors of Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce

Held the Third Tuesday of Each Month
Noon

Carnegie Building Upper Level Conference Room

Contact Lora Young, Executive Director, 402-223-2338
Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 18    Grief Education & Support Class
Grief Education & Support Class

If you are struggling to adjust to the loss of a loved one, there is support available through the Beatrice Community Hospital Hospice Grief Education & Support Class.

6 week video/discussion series
Class are held Tuesday evenings from 5PM to 7PM, beginning April 7

Cost: Free - Open to the Public
Pre-Registration is Requested

If you have a disability and require accommodation, please call 402-223-2366.
Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 19    Beatrice Fiscal Fusion - BNI
Beatrice Fiscal Fusion - BNI
Meet every Wednesday at 7:30 AM @ Good Samaritan Society
401 S. 22nd St. 
Learn to grow your business through the art of networking! 

For more information visit our website at www.bniheartland.com/beatricefiscalfusion.
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Nov 19    Beatrice Noon-Kiwanis Club
Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club

Wednesday's at Noon at Valentino's, 701 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 19    Wine Tasting at The Black Crow
Wine tasting every Wednesday night at The Black Crow Restaurant, call 402-228-7200 for more information.

The Black Crow Restuarant, Bar & Catering
405 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310
www.blackcrowrestaurant.com

 
Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Nov 20    Possibilities Tour
Events will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Mosaic in Beatrice main office located at 722 S. 12th St. All attendees are invited to enjoy a networking lunch together in between events. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Wendy Doyle at wendy.doyle@mosaicinfo.org or 402.223.4066 x351.
Date: November 20, 2014
Nov 20    BCH Joint Camp Seminar
Attend a free BCH Joint Camp Seminar on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 pm.  

Find answers to questions such as:  Why have surgery?  How long will it take before I can walk again?  Can my surgery and rehab be done at BCH?

Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center
4800 Hospital Parkway, Beatrice, NE
www.beatricecommunityhospital.com

For more information:  402-223-7280
Date: November 20, 2014
Nov 20    Beatrice Rotary Club
Beatrice Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 21    Toastmasters
Beatrice Toastmasters meetings are held weekly on Friday mornings at 7 am at the Carnegie Building, 218 N 5th Street, Beatrice.  

For more information about the club and their meetings, contact Ron Miller at 402-223-4477.
Date: November 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Nov 21    Holiday Boutique
You are invited to come to our
Holiday Boutique
1922 Irving Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Holiday wreaths, swags, centerpieces, other decor, everyday decor, items for gift-giving and so much more! Many are one of a kind.
Bring your friends, sign up for door prizes.
Shirleen (Wolfe) Fritz - 402-223-2798
Jolene Huls - 402-228-0568
Date: November 21, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 22    Holiday Boutique
You are invited to come to our
Holiday Boutique
1922 Irving Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Holiday wreaths, swags, centerpieces, other decor, everyday decor, items for gift-giving and so much more! Many are one of a kind.
Bring your friends, sign up for door prizes.
Shirleen (Wolfe) Fritz - 402-223-2798
Jolene Huls - 402-228-0568
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Nov 22    One Stop Shop at the Lang
“One Stop Holiday Shop at the Lang”
November 22, 2014
9:00 am-6:00 pm

The Lang Building, located on the southwest corner of 6th & Ella Streets, Beatrice
 
Vendors Participating:
 
Pampered Chef – Denise Schlake
“Bringing family back to the table.”
 
Premier Jewelry – Deb Copas
“A Life Enriched”
 
Porch Pals Barn Signs – Karen Overfield
Repurposed wood barn siding into beautiful home décor.
 
Scensty – Dani Schmidt
“Warm – Enliven – Inspire”
 
Thirty-One – Sara Barnard
“Trendy and affordable purses, totes, and bags”
 
Window 2 Wall – Sara Leonard
Repurposed windows into beautiful home décor.
Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Nov 23    Courthouse Holiday Lighting
Courthouse Holiday Lighting

Sunday, November 23
5:25 PM - Holiday caroling by the Homestad Harmonizers
​5:55 PM - Santa Arrives
6:00 PM - Lights go on at the Courthouse
    Come and see the unveiling of the special tall tree!  Don't be late, you won't want to miss it!

Santa will have candy and visit with good little boys and girls after the lights go on. 

A great start or finish to this festive eve... Attend the Soup Supper at the Christ Episcopal Church, 524 N 5th Street, Beatrice.  Serving will be from 4:30 - 7 pm, Adults $6, Children $3, Children under 3 eat free.
Date: November 23, 2014
Nov 24 - Dec 31    Carnegie Building Christmas
Monday, November 24 - December 31, 2014

Plan to visit the Carnegie Building this Holiday season. The upper level will be decked out for Christmas, with a large display of Christmas villages, a large Christmas tree, swags, and more.  The building will be open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm, and Saturday, December 6th from 11 am - 3 pm.
Date: November 24, 2014
Nov 24    Beatrice Sertoma Club
Beatrice Sertoma Club

Meets every Monday at Noon at Risky's Sports Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th Street
Date: November 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 25    Beatrice Optimist Club
Beatrice Optimist Club

Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: November 25, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 25    Grief Education & Support Class
Grief Education & Support Class

If you are struggling to adjust to the loss of a loved one, there is support available through the Beatrice Community Hospital Hospice Grief Education & Support Class.

6 week video/discussion series
Class are held Tuesday evenings from 5PM to 7PM, beginning April 7

Cost: Free - Open to the Public
Pre-Registration is Requested

If you have a disability and require accommodation, please call 402-223-2366.
Date: November 25, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 26    Beatrice Fiscal Fusion - BNI
Beatrice Fiscal Fusion - BNI
Meet every Wednesday at 7:30 AM @ Good Samaritan Society
401 S. 22nd St. 
Learn to grow your business through the art of networking! 

For more information visit our website at www.bniheartland.com/beatricefiscalfusion.
Date: November 26, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Nov 26    Beatrice Noon-Kiwanis Club
Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club

Wednesday's at Noon at Valentino's, 701 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310
Date: November 26, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 26    Wine Tasting at The Black Crow
Wine tasting every Wednesday night at The Black Crow Restaurant, call 402-228-7200 for more information.

The Black Crow Restuarant, Bar & Catering
405 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310
www.blackcrowrestaurant.com

 
Date: November 26, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Nov 27    Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot
 

It's time for Beatrice YMCA's 10th Annual Turkey Trot!  Start your holidays off on a healthy note and join us on Thanksgiving morning for a 2 or 5-mile run or a 1-mile family walk.  Event will start at 8:30 am sharp; those that register before November 21 will receive a t-shirt!  

Click here for registration form.
 
Date: November 27, 2014
Nov 27    Used Book Sale
Burwood Books supports the Mother to Mother Ministry program
Date: November 27, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: 111 South 5th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Contact: 402-223-6042
EMail: juliem2mm@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Last Thursday of each Month
Fees/Admission: Grocery Sack $8.00
Plastic Bag $6.00
Nov 27    Ambassadors
Ambassadors for Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce
10:00 a.m. Meeting followed by scheduled Ribbon Cuttings

Meet at Carnegie Building Conference Room
218 N 5th Street, Beatrice

For more information on Ambassadors, call 402-223-2338 or email info@beatricechamber.com

Visit our website www.beatricechamber.com
Date: November 27, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.beatricechamber.com/page.do?acid=2&aid=6
Contact: Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce
EMail: info@beatricechamber.com
Nov 27    Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Salvation Army Community Thanksgiving Dinner is free and open to the public, at 624 Market Street, from 11 am - 1 pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27.

Those who wish to volunteer can do so by calling 402-223-3341.  Volunteers can help with an assortment of things from delivering food to those that are shut-in, serving food and drinks, clearing and resetting tables and helping with cleanup afterward.

The day after Thanksgiving, November 28, the Salvation Army's next big event - "Fill the Truck" - begins. Fill the truck is a two week toy drive at Walmart.  Inside each door there will be a barrel where toys can be dropped off 24 hours.
Date: November 27, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Nov 27    Beatrice Rotary Club
Beatrice Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: November 27, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nov 28 - Dec 21    Gift-A-Day Giveaway
Gift-A-Day Giveaway runs November 28th thru December 21st.  Register at participating stores to win a $25 gift certificate, compliments of your favorite Main Street Business.  Drawings held daily.  For a list of participating businesses, visit www.mainstreetbeatrice.org or call 402-223-3244.
Date: November 28, 2014
Nov 28 - Dec 4    Buy Local Week
Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating our 3rd annual Buy Local Week 2015.

Friday, November 28th - Black Friday
Come early, stay late and take advantage of the great deals in beatrice as we officially kick off the holiday shopping season on Black Friday!

Saturday, November 29th - Small Business Saturday
Join the national effort and support your local small businesses as you plan your shopping adventures on Small Business Saturday in Beatrice.

Sunday, November 30th - Satisfying Sunday
Be sure to visit your local restaurants on Satisfying Sunday.  Enjoy the cuisine offered in Beatrice.  Visit your family favorite; try something new; just do it locally!

Monday, December 1st - Cyber Monday
It's okay to shop online when you're supporting your community members!  Just do your research first - make sure they get some of the credit from your order.  Find local company websites online at www.beatricechamber.com business directory.

Tuesday, December 2nd - Giving Tuesday
We have a day for giving thanks.  We have days for getting deals.  No, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back.  Charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world all come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.

Wednesday, December 3 - Over the Hump Wednesday
it can be easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holiday season... don't forget to take care of yourself.  Take advantage of Over the Hump Wednesday and schedule a manicure or pedicure, call your doctor, inquire about/start that fitness program you've put off, and keep yourself healthy!

Thursday, December 4 - Take Care of it Thursday
The holiday season is full of gatherings and events, hustle and bustle.  Take Care of It Thursday's purpose is for you to call on your Beatrice insurance agent, get your computers/cars/carpets (and more) serviced.

THINK LOCAL.  BUY LOCAL.  BE LOCAL.

Click here for a printable Buy Local Week flyer.  For more information, contact Heather Lee, Director of Membership Services, hlee@beatricechamber.com or 402-223-2338.
Date: November 28, 2014
Nov 28 - Dec 31    Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures at Homestead National Monument of America
Homestead National Monument of America presents: Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures - a celebration of winter traditions brought to the Great Plains by the diverse people settling under the Homestead Act of 1862.  Each culture has it's story - around twelve cultures are represented by decorated Christmas trees or table top displays.  Come look for the new additions based on recent immigration research.  They might surprise you!  

Displays can be seen November 28th - December 31st at the Education & Heritage Centers.  For more information call 402-223-3514.

www.nps.gov/home
Date: November 28, 2014
Nov 28    Toastmasters
Beatrice Toastmasters meetings are held weekly on Friday mornings at 7 am at the Carnegie Building, 218 N 5th Street, Beatrice.  

For more information about the club and their meetings, contact Ron Miller at 402-223-4477.
Date: November 28, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Nov 29    39th Annual Craft Show
ODELL CRAFT SHOW - Join us in Odell Nebraska for our 39th Annual Craft Show – Saturday November 29th - 9am-4pm. You will enjoy shopping 70+ vendors selling a variety of handmade crafts in Odell, Nebraska

 
Date: November 29, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nov 30    Reaching for the American Dream
“Reaching for the American Dream” Program to Kick Off
Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures at Homestead National Monument of America
 
Gary Zabokrtsky will present the “A Czech Immigration Story” at Homestead National Monument of America’s Education Center on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 2 p.m.  Zabokrtsky is a retired educator and genealogist.  Over 30 years of research has led to several books being written covering 400 years of family history. 
 
Zabokrtsky is a retired educator and genealogist.  Both his grandparents and great-grandparents immigrated from Bohemia which is now part of the Czech Republic and homesteaded in Nebraska.  His writings have been published in historical and genealogical newsletters including the Nebraska State Genealogical Society Ancestree magazine.
 
“We hope you will include the monument in your Thanksgiving Weekend plans and enjoy this unique look at immigration”, stated Superintendent Mark Engler.
 
The Winter Festival of Prairie Cultures exhibits will be on display in both the Education and Heritage Centers from November 28-December 31, 2014.  These exhibits represent the many cultures who settled on the prairie as a result of the Homestead Act.
 
Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2014. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM), Facebook (HomesteadNM), and Instagram (HomesteadNPS).
 
Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska and 45 miles south of Lincoln. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/.
 
 
 
 
EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICATM
 
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
 
Date: November 30, 2014