Events for August 2014
Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce & Gage County Tourism
Aug 1    Discover Bats Workshop
Discover Bats workshop

Friday, August 1
3 - 10 pm
Homestead National Monument of America

The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission in conjunction with Fulbright's EcoLeadership Program, is pleased to announce an educator workshop focusing on bats.  The workshop will educate teachers about bats - their natural history, importance in the ecosystem and how to help in their conservation.

Additionally, teacher will learn how to incorporate the study of bats into their science curriculum.  Each participant will receive several educational resources including the Discover Bats! Educator Guide, a bat identification book, a bat-related literature book and a bat house to facilitate in depth study of the bats of Nebraska.  

These workshops are open to formal and non-formal K-12 grade educators in Nebraska.  Workshops are free, but limited to 20 participants, and pre-registration is required.  

To register, please send your name, school or organization, email and phone number to Lindsay Rogers, lindsay.rogers@nebraska.gov.

Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National park Service located four miles west of Beatrice.  Hours of operation are 8:30 am - 5 pm daily.  Admission is free of charge.  For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/index.htm.



 
Date: August 1, 2014
Aug 1 - Aug 3    Trail of Authors
Heritage Highway Trail of Authors • Beatrice

"Weldon Kees Sites Tour"
(In honor of his 100th birthday)

A car caravan to public and private sites in Beatrice that are referenced or appear in Wldon Kees' work. There will be readings from Kees' stories and poems will be at each stop. Kees was a writer, poet, composer, musician, filmmaker and artist, born in Beatrice, Nebraska on February 13, 1914. The tour will last approximately 2 hours.

Tour Leader: Laureen Riedesel

Meet at the Gage Co. Museum Parking Lot
Sunday, August 3
1:30 - 3:30 PM
101 North Second St. Beatrice, Ne

- See more at: http://www.heritagehighway136.com/pages/trail-of-authors-beatrice.php#sthash.f8fFmPr4.dpuf


 

"Mari Sandoz: Then and Now"
Hosted by: Mari Sandoz Heritage Society

Join us in Beatrice, Nebraska for an enlightening afternoon, filled with displays, presentations, readings, and discussions on the well-known Mari Sandoz, plus refreshments. Admission is FREE.

Hosted By: Mari Sandoz Heritage Society
When? August 2nd, Noon to 5 pm
Where? Carnigie Building, 218 N. 5th Street, Beatrice, Ne

- See more at: http://www.heritagehighway136.com/pages/trail-of-authors-beatrice.php#sthash.f8fFmPr4.dpuf
Date: August 1, 2014
Aug 1    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: August 1, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Aug 2 - Aug 3    Big Indian Archers Shoot

Big Indian Archery 

 

Shoots will be held on the first weekend of each month through September Saturdays 8 am - 8 pm, Sundays 8am - Noon. Shoots are open to all ages with competitive and non-competitive participation. Shoot all weekend 2nd, 3rd, 4th time for half price. For more info go to www.bigindianarchers.com  

Date: August 2, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 2    Kids Nature Detective Program
Free Kids Nature Detective Program Offered

Children of all ages and their families are invited to investigate nature on Saturdays through July and August with the Kids in Parks Nature Detective program.  Events run from 10 am  - Noon, beginning at the Education Center of the Homestead National Monument of America.

July 5 - Beginning Birding:  Observe along the trails our feathered friends of all shapes, size and behaviors.  Learn to use these clues for basic bird identification.

July 12 - Prairie Plant Prowl: Prowl the tallgrass prairie with the Park Rangers

July 18 - Night Hike and Star Party: Find out who comes out at night on the prairie, and in the sky.

July 19 - The Great Bug Hunt: Your help is needed to help discover insects found in the tallgrass prairie.

July 26 - X-stream Surveillance:  Ever wonder what's living in the mud in Cub Creek?  Park Rangers will bring the creek to you so you can find out!  Learn how these creek critters can indicate the health of creeks and ponds.

August 2 - Nature Discovery Tour:  Explore with the Park Rangers and investigate clues along the trails at Homestead to figure out what wildlife lives there.

Would you like to schedule a free Kids in Parks Nature Detective program for your special group?  Contact Homestead National Monument of America at 402-223-3514 or refer to www.nps.gov/home.
Date: August 2, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 2    Campfire Series at Homestead National Monument
Kick off your summer with Campfire Programs at
Homestead National Monument of America
 
Presenters and music are highlighted on stage during Homestead?s Summer Campfire Programs, July 4, 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 9, 2014, at Homestead National Monument of America?s Education Center.  Performances take place at 7 p.m.  In addition, a Star Party will take place on Friday, July 18, 8:30-11:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center.  Below is the schedule.
 
Friday, July 4
7:00 p.m. ?speaker, historian Blake Bell, ?Prairie Traditions and Celebrations of the 4th of July?
7:30 p.m. ?music, Park Guide Molly Watters, ?Patriotic Music?
 
Saturday, July 12
7:00 p.m. ? speaker, Phyllis Stone ?Lifestyles of Lakota Women?
7:30 p.m. ? music, Jerome Kills Small ?Songs, Dances, and Games of the Lakota?
 
Friday, July 18
8:30-9:30 ? Night Hike on the Prairie with Park Guide Molly Watters ? meet at the Heritage Center
9:30-11:00 p.m. ? Star Party at Heritage Center parking lot with the Prairie Astronomy Club
 
Saturday, July 19
7:00 p.m. ? speaker, Park Guide Molly Watters ?Why the Locust Swarmed?
7:30 p.m. ? music, John Bstanding
 
Saturday, July 26
7:00 p.m. ? speaker and music, Pat Boilesen ?Sing me a Story?
 
Saturday, August 2
7:00 p.m. ? speaker, Dr. Douglas Golick ?Bees in nature?
7:30 p.m. ? prairie walk with a park ranger
 
Saturday, August 9
7:00  p.m. ? speaker and music, Chris Sayre ?Nebraska?s Musical Smorgasbord?
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 an exciting schedule of events planned for 2014. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM), and 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. daily. 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: August 2, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 3    Homestead Natl. Monument
Art in the Park Week at Heritage Center. Featured Artist Linda Stephen, origami (art of paper folding). For more information call 402-223-3514
Date: August 3, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Aug 3    Ellis United Methodist Ice Cream Social
Ellis United Methodist Church Ice Cream Social: from 4-6 p.m. Serving BBQ sandwiches, chips, desserts, and toppings for the ice cream.  Free will offering accepted.
Date: August 3, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Aug 3    Wymore United Methodist Ice Cream Social
Wymore united Methodist Church from 4-7 p.m. Serving homemade ice cream, pies, cakes and hot beef sandwiches.  Free will donation.
Date: August 3, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 3    Beatrice Area Singles and Couples Dance:
Beatrice Area Singles and Couples Dance: Will be Sunday, Aug 3, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at Aunt Mary's Center at 111 S. Eighth St., Beatrice.  Music is provided by the C.J. Hanner Orchestra. Everyone Welcome. Bring you Friends.
Date: August 3, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Aug 4    BHS Orientation
Beatrice High School - 9th Grade Orientation

August 4, 2014
5 - 6 pm

Beatrice High School, 600 Orange Blvd
Commons Area

General information will be shared by the administrators and counselors.  Schedules will be available and students may locate their lockers and classrooms.
Date: August 4, 2014
Aug 4 - Aug 9    Art in the Park Week at Homestead National Monument
Art in the Park Week
Homestead National Monument of America

August 4 - 9, 2014
 

Multiple Days: 08/03/2014, 08/04/2014, 08/05/2014, 08/06/2014, 08/07/2014, 08/08/2014, 08/09/2014

Location: Heritage Center Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMFee Information: FreeContact Name: Susan CookContact Email: e-mail usContact Phone Number: 402-223-3514

Demonstrations and hands-on workshops at Homestead National Monument Heritage Center. Daily from 10 a.m.—4 p.m.


Schedule of Featured Artists:

Sunday:  Linda Stephen, *Origami

Monday:  Michael Murphy, *Flute Decorating and playing (fee required)

Tuesday:  Linda Stephen, *Origami;  
                
John Buchanan, Stain Glass artwork

Wednesday:  Karen Higgins, Weaving and loom

Thursday:  Linda Stephen, *Origami

Friday:  Homestead Quilters. *Quilting
             
Peg Pelter, China Painting
            
Larry Pelter*Pottery

Saturday:  Chris Witulski, Glass marble making


*Hands-on workshops


www.nps/gov/home

 

Date: August 4, 2014
Aug 4    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: August 4, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Aug 4    Beatrice Sertoma Club
Beatrice Sertoma Club

Meets every Monday at Noon at Risky's Sports Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th Street
Date: August 4, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 5    Tuesday Night with the Library
Beatrice Public Library
Tuesday Night with the Library
August 5, 2014

Nebraska's Carnegie Libraries:  The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful
presented by Laureen Riedesel, Library Director

An overview of the Carnegie Libraries built in Nebraska from 1899-1919 with stories about their architecture and history.  This popular program is being presented for the first time in Beatrice.
Date: August 5, 2014
Aug 5    Beatrice Optimist Club
Beatrice Optimist Club

Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: August 5, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 5    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: August 5, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 6    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: August 6, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Aug 6    Beatrice Noon-Kiwanis Club
Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club

Wednesday's at Noon at Valentino's, 701 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310

Date: August 6, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 6    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: August 6, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Aug 6    VFW Spaghetti Supper
VFW Spaghetti Supper
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Veteran's Club, 701 Dorsey

Proceeds used for Veteran's Troop Projects, Scholarships, and Community Programs.

Public Welcome!
Date: August 6, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Aug 7    BINGO at Wymore American Legion
BINGO @ Wymore American Legion

Thursday - 7:30 p.m.

Chance to win jackpot of $250 plus!  New $100 Early Bird!
Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 7    Story Time at Burwood Books
Burwood Books/Mother to Mother Ministry will have story time every Thursday during the summer at 609 Court Street!

Pre-school Age Children: 10:30 am - 11 am
Children Ages 5 - 10 years: 2 pm - 2:30 pm 

Attend 5 or more times and receive a gift.  Call 402-223-6042 for more information.
Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 7    Beatrice Rotary Club
Beatrice Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 7    Farmers Market Beatrice
Beatrice Farmers Market
Held every Thursday, June thru September
4-6:30 PM

Contact Main Street Beatrice, 402-223-3244 or info@mainstreetbeatrice.org for more information.  www.mainstreetbeatrice.org
Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug 8    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: August 8, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Aug 9    Campfire Series at Homestead National Monument
Kick off your summer with Campfire Programs at
Homestead National Monument of America
 
Presenters and music are highlighted on stage during Homestead?s Summer Campfire Programs, July 4, 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 9, 2014, at Homestead National Monument of America?s Education Center.  Performances take place at 7 p.m.  In addition, a Star Party will take place on Friday, July 18, 8:30-11:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center.  Below is the schedule.
 
Friday, July 4
7:00 p.m. ?speaker, historian Blake Bell, ?Prairie Traditions and Celebrations of the 4th of July?
7:30 p.m. ?music, Park Guide Molly Watters, ?Patriotic Music?
 
Saturday, July 12
7:00 p.m. ? speaker, Phyllis Stone ?Lifestyles of Lakota Women?
7:30 p.m. ? music, Jerome Kills Small ?Songs, Dances, and Games of the Lakota?
 
Friday, July 18
8:30-9:30 ? Night Hike on the Prairie with Park Guide Molly Watters ? meet at the Heritage Center
9:30-11:00 p.m. ? Star Party at Heritage Center parking lot with the Prairie Astronomy Club
 
Saturday, July 19
7:00 p.m. ? speaker, Park Guide Molly Watters ?Why the Locust Swarmed?
7:30 p.m. ? music, John Bstanding
 
Saturday, July 26
7:00 p.m. ? speaker and music, Pat Boilesen ?Sing me a Story?
 
Saturday, August 2
7:00 p.m. ? speaker, Dr. Douglas Golick ?Bees in nature?
7:30 p.m. ? prairie walk with a park ranger
 
Saturday, August 9
7:00  p.m. ? speaker and music, Chris Sayre ?Nebraska?s Musical Smorgasbord?
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 an exciting schedule of events planned for 2014. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM), and 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. daily. 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: August 9, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 9    "Nebraska's Musical Smorgasbord" at Homestead National Monument
"Nebraska's Musical Smorgasbord" at Homestead National Monument of America

Saturday, August 9
7 PM

Speakr and Music - Chris Sayre, "Nebraska's Musical Smorgasbord"

www.nps.gov/home
 
Date: August 9, 2014
Aug 9    Beatrice Drillers Try-Outs
Beatrice Drillers' 14-and-under softball team will be holding try-outs on Saturday, August 9 at 11 am  at Hannibal Park.

For questions, contact Charles Elliott at 402-239-5174.
Date: August 9, 2014
Aug 10    Beatrice Bombers Player Sign-Up & Parent Meetings
Beatrice Bombers will have player sign-ups and parents meetings on August 10 at 7 pm in the Hevelone Center of Beatrice High School, 600 Orange Blvd.

Equipment check-out will be on August 17: 
6th Grade 3 pm, 5th Grade 3:30 pm, 4th Grade 4 pm, 3rd Grade 4:30 pm

 
Date: August 10, 2014
Aug 11    Leadership Beatrice Advisory Committee
Leadership Beatrice Advisory Committee

Monday, August 11
Noon

Carnegie Building, 218 N 5th Street, Beatrice
Lower Level Conference Room

Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce
402-223-2338
Date: August 11, 2014
Aug 11    BHS Parents Meeting
A Beatrice High School Fall Sports parent meeting will be held Monday, August 11 at 6 pm in the BHS Hevelone Center.  It is a requirement of all fall athletes that at least one parent or guardian attend this meeting.

Also, participation forms and fees must be turned into the HS office prior to the start of practices.  This includes parent consent, physical, and participation fee.

Practices for football, softball, boys tennis, and girls golf begin August 11.  Practices for volleyball and cross country begin August 18. 

Orange Boosters will hold their annual Fall Kick-off Tailgate on Friday, August 22 at the House of Orange.
Date: August 11, 2014
Aug 11    Welcome Back Teachers & Staff Appreciation
Date: August 11, 2014
Aug 11    Beatrice Sertoma Club
Beatrice Sertoma Club

Meets every Monday at Noon at Risky's Sports Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th Street
Date: August 11, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 12 - Aug 13    Business Marketing Seminar
Join Beatrice Daily Sun for one of three seminars being hosted Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13.

Valentino's Conference Room
701 Court Street, Beatrice

Tuesday, August 12 - 8:30 am or 11:30 am
Wednesday, August 13 - 11;30 am

Learn effective ways to jump start your business, grow revenue and reach more customers through an effective marketing plan.  For more information or to RSVP, contact your Daily Sun advertising consultant! 402-223-5233 or www.beatricedailysun.com

Registration begins 15 minutes before each session and includes FREE light breakfast or lunch.  All sessions based upon availability.
Date: August 12, 2014
Aug 12    Open House at Beatrice Public LIbrary
Beatrice Public Library celebrates 23 years at 16th & Court Streets
Open House

Tuesday, August 12
7 PM

 
Date: August 12, 2014
Aug 12    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: August 12, 2014
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Aug 12    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: August 12, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Aug 12    Beatrice Optimist Club
Beatrice Optimist Club

Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: August 12, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 12    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: August 12, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 13 - Aug 14    Tire Recycling
UPDATE:  NO TIRES WILL BE COLLECTED ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, AS THE QUOTA WAS ACCUMULATED ON WEDNESDAY.

Tire Recycling Event

Beatrice, NE

Wednesday, August 13 & Thursday, August 14
8 am - 5 pm

OR UNTIL 300 TON OF TIRES HAVE BEEN COLLECTED

Tires will be collected at Gage County Fairgrounds in the north parking lot.
Must have an accurate count (number of passenger or truck tires) or tire weight.

Questions, call Keep Beatrice Beautiful, 402-228-4576.
Date: August 13, 2014
Aug 13    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: August 13, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Aug 13    Beatrice Noon-Kiwanis Club
Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club

Wednesday's at Noon at Valentino's, 701 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310

Date: August 13, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 13    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: August 13, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Aug 13    Mix & Mingle - Leadership Beatrice Alumni
Leadership Beatrice's Mix & Mingle
with Alumni

Wednesday, August 13
5 - 7 PM

Carnegie Building, 218 N 5th Street, Beatrice, NE

Food & Wine provided

Join us and mingle with alumni of the Leadership Beatrice program, their guest, and the upcoming 2014-2015 class.

RSVP to Heather, 402-223-2338.
Date: August 13, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 14    BINGO at Wymore American Legion
BINGO @ Wymore American Legion

Thursday - 7:30 p.m.

Chance to win jackpot of $250 plus!  New $100 Early Bird!
Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 14    Story Time at Burwood Books
Burwood Books/Mother to Mother Ministry will have story time every Thursday during the summer at 609 Court Street!

Pre-school Age Children: 10:30 am - 11 am
Children Ages 5 - 10 years: 2 pm - 2:30 pm 

Attend 5 or more times and receive a gift.  Call 402-223-6042 for more information.
Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 14    Barn Quilt Workshop
Create your own barn quilt at Homestead Workshop

The Friends of Homestead is hosting a Barn Quilt Workshop on Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 1 - 4 pm at Homestead National Monument of America's Education Center.  This workshop is open to everyone and will be led by Kay McKinzie.

Participants will get everything they need to to compete a barn quilt to hang on a building or post in a yard.  

Along with instructions, participants will receive a primed board to pencil on a pattern, tape off the pattern and paint the first color.

They will leave with the rest of the paint and brushes needed to compete their project.  Pre-registration is required with Tammy Weers at First National Bank of Omaha at 402-228-4241.  There is a $30 supply fee payable to Friends of Homestead with the registration form.

www.nps.gov/home

 
Date: August 14, 2014
Aug 14    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: August 14, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug 14    Beatrice Rotary Club
Beatrice Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 14    Butler Ag - Pickrell Grand Opening
Butler Ag Equipment
Pickrell Grand Opening

Thursday, August 14
2 - 6 PM

You're invited to stop by to see the shop, check out our parts department, meet our team, and find out more about what we can do to help you have a winning season!

Equipment Displays, Tours, Games, Prizes

We look forward to seeing you!  1300 W Pickrell Rd.  For more information, call 402-673-4200.
www.butlerag.com
 
Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Aug 14    Farmers Market Beatrice
Beatrice Farmers Market
Held every Thursday, June thru September
4-6:30 PM

Contact Main Street Beatrice, 402-223-3244 or info@mainstreetbeatrice.org for more information.  www.mainstreetbeatrice.org
Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug 15    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: August 15, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Aug 16 - Aug 17    Annual Train Show
Beatrice Area Railroad Enthusiasts
9th Annual Train Show

August 16, 17, 2014
Holiday Inn Express, 4005 N 6th Street (Highway 77)

Show Hours
Saturday, August 16th, 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, August 17th, 10 am - 4 pm

Admission: $5
Children 12 & Under Free with Paid Adult


For information about the show contact Rich Rischling, 402-223-5026, r.rischling@gmail.com or Dave Doering 402-223-5123, ddoering@windstream.net.
 
Date: August 16, 2014
Aug 16    Community Celebration in Blue Springs, NE
Come and Celebrate with Blue Springs, NE
Saturday, August 16

Auto & Bike Show
Bounce House for Kids
Kutt 99.5 Live Remote
Van's BBQ
Tractor Show
Reverend James & Martha Johnson Cabin open

www.bluespringsne.com for more!
Date: August 16, 2014
Aug 16    Community Celebration in Adams, NE
Celebrate Community in Adams, NE
Saturday, August 16

Annual Tractor Pull
Mud Volleyball

More at www.villageofadamsnebraska.com
Date: August 16, 2014
Aug 16    Artist in Residence at Homestead National Monument of America
Nature as an Inspiration:  A Workshop with Artist-in-Residence Valerie Mann
 
Homestead National Monument of America is excited to welcome Valerie Mann, a sculptor, painter, and mixed media artist living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Join her for a special presentation and workshop of nature-inspired art on Saturday, August 16 at 2 p.m. in the Education Center. This is the sixth year of the monument’s Artist-in-Residence program, and Mann is the fifth of nine artists visiting this year. There is no registration necessary and the program is free.
 
Having grown up on a large grain farm in Indiana, Mann knows about being completely at the mercy of Mother Nature. She also spent a year home-schooling her kids by exploring different national parks, where they learned a lot by experiencing the land, living simply, and meeting all kinds of people. She channels her deep connection to the world around her into her artwork, contemplating different aspects of balance and re-use. In the body of work she will pursue during her residency, she features birds as metaphors for bigger ideas like adaptation, evolution, purpose, practicality, and the ephemeral nature of our existence.
 
During her workshop on August 16, she will speak about her process of going from sketch to finished piece, of which she will have samples for everyone to view and touch. Then, she will share her approach to art as “creative problem-solving” by guiding a hands-on activity:  participants will reconnect to their creative sides by using Japanese brushes to record details of nature with ink on mat board.
 
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. daily. 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: August 16, 2014
Aug 16    Open House at Blue River Teen Challenge
Blue River Teen Challenge Hosting Open House
Saturday, August 16
10 am - 3 pm

at the proposed facility, 25748 S 23rd Rd, east of Beatrice, NE

The reception will feature tours of the facility, refreshments for guests and an opportunity to meet with TCMID staff members and directors.
Date: August 16, 2014
Aug 18    Beatrice Sertoma Club
Beatrice Sertoma Club

Meets every Monday at Noon at Risky's Sports Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th Street
Date: August 18, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 19    Beatrice Optimist Club
Beatrice Optimist Club

Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: August 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 19    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: August 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 19    Gage County Tourism Advisory Board
Gage County Tourism Advisory Board Meeting

Meets the Third Tuesday of Each Month*
*Contact Gage County Tourism for details  (402)223-2338

Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce & Gage County Tourism
Auditorium Conference Room
3:30 p.m.

www.visitbeatrice.com
Date: August 19, 2014
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.visitbeatrice.com
Contact: Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce & Gage County Tourism
EMail: info@beatricechamber.com
Aug 19    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: August 19, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 19    Tomato Tasting at Beatrice Public Library
The first annual Tomato Tasting will be held at the Beatrice Public Library on Tuesday, August 19 from 5 - 7:30 pm.  Participants should meet in the Price Room before moving to the LIbrary's south lawn for the event.  Tomato tasters will have the opportunity to select a Taster's Choice award for their favorite variety.

Gardeners interested in providing tomatoes should bring their washed produce to the Library on August 19 between 10 am and 4:30 pm.  The tomatoes should be in disposable containers.  The name of the specific variety should be noted if it is known.  Unknown tomatoes will be included in a mystery category.  All tomatoes given for the event must include the name, address and phone number of the donor.  For more information about donating tomatoes, call 402-239-4781.

This is one of the special Seed Library programs held throughout the year.  Other partners in the Seed Library project are Nebraska UNL Extension, Master Gardeners, Southeast Nebraska Farmers' Market Coalition, Main Street Beatrice, Homestead National Monument of America and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.

For more information about the Tomato Tasting Event, contact the Beatrice Public Library at 402-223-3584 or www.beatrice.ne.gov/library.
 
Date: August 19, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Aug 20    Leadership Beatrice Orientation
Orientation Day
Leadership Beatrice 2014-2015 Class

Wednesday, August 20th

The fifteen class participants will start on their jouney on August 20th with their orientation day.  During this year, they will tour area businesses, received expanded Strengths Finder training, participate in team building activities, learn best practices, and much more! 

Leadership Beatrice is a ten-session program of the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce, to identify, educate, and develop a select group of Beatrice citizens for positions of community leadership.  For more information about Leadership Beatrice, contact Heather Lee, Membership Director, 402-223-2338.
Date: August 20, 2014
Aug 20    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: August 20, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Aug 20    Beatrice Noon-Kiwanis Club
Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club

Wednesday's at Noon at Valentino's, 701 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310

Date: August 20, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 20    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: August 20, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Aug 21    BINGO at Wymore American Legion
BINGO @ Wymore American Legion

Thursday - 7:30 p.m.

Chance to win jackpot of $250 plus!  New $100 Early Bird!
Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 21    Beatrice Rotary Club
Beatrice Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 21    Farmers Market Beatrice
Beatrice Farmers Market
Held every Thursday, June thru September
4-6:30 PM

Contact Main Street Beatrice, 402-223-3244 or info@mainstreetbeatrice.org for more information.  www.mainstreetbeatrice.org
Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug 21    Business After Hours at First National Bank
Business After Hours
First National Bank, Indian Creek Mall on North 6th Street - Beatrice

Thursday, August 21
5 - 7 PM

All Chamber members, their spouses, and employees are invited to attend!  No admission fee.
www.beatricechamber.com

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Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 22    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: August 22, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Aug 23    Odell Community Day
Odell Community Day
Saturday, August 23, 2014

Van's BBQ
Parade
Old West Trails Center Open
Bounce House
Kids Activities
FIREWORKS! 

www.odell-nebraska.us
Date: August 23, 2014
Aug 24    Great Strides Walk
Great Strides Walk
Sunday, August 24

Beatrice - Chautauqua Park

Check-in 1 pm
Walk 2 - 4 pm

Walkers are encouraged to donate money to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation when they register for fundraise as teams.  The event will feature a raffle or silent auction, a bounce house and games for kids, popcorn, and a DJ. 

http://fightcf.cff.org/site/PageServer?pagename=gs_homepage
Date: August 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Aug 25    Beatrice Sertoma Club
Beatrice Sertoma Club

Meets every Monday at Noon at Risky's Sports Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th Street
Date: August 25, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 26    Beatrice Optimist Club
Beatrice Optimist Club

Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: August 26, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 26    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: August 26, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 27    Member Awards Planning Meeting
The Members Awards Luncheon planning committee will meet on Wednesday, August 27 at Noon in the Carnegie Conference Room, 218 N 5th Street.  For more information, contact Heather Lee, Director of Membership Services at Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce, 402-223-2338.
Date: August 27, 2014
Aug 27    Annual Breakfast Member Meeting
Annual Breakfast Member Meeting
Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce, 218 N 5th Street

Wednesday, August 27
7 AM - 9 AM

Join the Chamber's Board of Directors and Staff for breakfast during our annual breakfast!  This informal setting is a great opportunity to meet the Board members, share ideas, and get to know your fellow Chamber members.

Stop in for a few minutes or stay the entire two hours! 

402-223-2338
www.beatricechamber.com

 
Date: August 27, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Aug 27    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: August 27, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Aug 27    Beatrice Noon-Kiwanis Club
Beatrice Noon Kiwanis Club

Wednesday's at Noon at Valentino's, 701 Court Street
Beatrice, NE  68310

Date: August 27, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 27    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: August 27, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Aug 28    BINGO at Wymore American Legion
BINGO @ Wymore American Legion

Thursday - 7:30 p.m.

Chance to win jackpot of $250 plus!  New $100 Early Bird!
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Aug 28 - Sep 1    Labor Day Extravaganza at Homestead National Monument of America
Labor Day – Extravaganza of Events at
Homestead National Monument of America
 
Join us at Homestead National Monument of America this Labor Day weekend for the Arts and Living History Extravaganza. Events are scheduled Thursday August 28 through Monday September 1. The program is suitable for all age groups, so bring the entire family.
 
Rise Above, a Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit will be at the Heritage Center from 8:30-5 August 28 through September 1. The exhibit is a fully functional movie theater with a 160-degree curved screen that brings the movie to life. Rise Above shows the determination of the Tuskegee Airmen who overcame adversity of a racial period in American history.
 
Living history demonstrations from 10 to 2 each day at the Heritage Center. Demonstrations include Butter Making, Cornhusk Dolls, Button Toys, and washing clothes.
 
Saturday August 30 Michael Murphy will lead a flute workshop including painting a flute and learning to play it. He will also entertain the public with a concert at 10 a.m. 
 
Take part in our Old-Fashioned Spelling Bee Monday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Freeman School. After the Spelling Bee head back up the Heritage Center for Toasted Ponies Bluegrass Band at 2:00 p.m.
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) 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. daily. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/index.htm.
EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICATM
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Date: August 28, 2014
Aug 28    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: August 28, 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
Aug 28    Used Book Sale
Burwood Books supports the Mother to Mother Ministry program
Date: August 28, 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
Aug 28    Beatrice Rotary Club
Beatrice Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at Noon at Valentino's
701 Court Street, Beatrice
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aug 28    Farmers Market Beatrice
Beatrice Farmers Market
Held every Thursday, June thru September
4-6:30 PM

Contact Main Street Beatrice, 402-223-3244 or info@mainstreetbeatrice.org for more information.  www.mainstreetbeatrice.org
Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug 29    Nebraska Championship Races
Jet Racing Presents the 22nd Annual
NEBRASKA CHAMPIONSHIP RACES

IMCA Racing

Friday, August 29, 2014 at Beatrice Speedway
Gates Open at 4 pm, Hot Laps at 6:45 pm, draw closes at 6:30 pm
RACING AT 7:30 PM

For more information, call 888-290-9696

www.beatricespeedway.com

 
Date: August 29, 2014
Aug 29    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: August 29, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Aug 30 - Aug 31    3D Archery Shoot, Jamboree, BBQ, & Raffles
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Date: August 30, 2014