Events for July 2018
Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce & Gage County Tourism
Jul 2    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: July 2, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Jul 4    Wymore Sons of the American Legion
Van's BBQ Chicken
Date: July 4, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Wymore American Legion
Date/Time Details: July 4th
11 am- 1 pm
Fees/Admission: $10.00 Donation
Jul 4    Summer Campfire Series
4th of July Campfire Program Kicks-off Summer Campfire Series at Homestead National Monument of America Homestead National Monument of America is excited to announce the return of the Summer Campfire Series beginning in July and running through mid-August 2018. Programs take place at the Education Center and start at 7 p.m. The first program of the series will celebrate and be held on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Join National Park Service Historian Robert Marcell as he presents “Remembering One Room Schools”, a history of the one room school and how these schools influenced freedom. We hope you will come out and enjoy the campfire program at Homestead National Monument of America before kicking off your own 4th of July celebration. We also invite you back each Saturday, starting 7 through August 11, 2018, for a weekly campfire program! Chairs will be set up outside, but feel free to bring a lawnchair. Come early and have a picnic. Upon inclement weather, the program will move indoors. Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2018. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument of America) and website at www.nps.gov/home. 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 6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICATM The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Date: July 4, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.nps.gov/home
Location: Homestead National Monument of America
Contact: For more information, call 402-223-3514.
Jul 5    Story Time at Burwood Books
Burwood Books/Mother-To-Mother Ministry will have story time at 10 am at 609 Court Street in Beatrice.  Attend 5 or more times and receive a gift.  Call 402-223-6042 for more information.
Date: July 5, 2018
Jul 7    Summer Campfire Series
Summer Campfire Series at Homestead National Monument of America Homestead National Monument of America is excited to announce the return of the Summer Campfire Series beginning in July and running through mid-August 2018. Programs take place at the Education Center and start at 7 p.m. The first program of the series will celebrate and be held on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Series is held each Saturday, starting 7 through August 11, 2018, for a weekly campfire program! Chairs will be set up outside, but feel free to bring a lawnchair. Come early and have a picnic. Upon inclement weather, the program will move indoors. Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2018. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument of America) and website at www.nps.gov/home. 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 6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA TM The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Date: July 7, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.nps.gov/home
Jul 8    "150 at 150" Author, Jeff Barnes, Speaks
“150 at 150” Author, Jeff Barnes, Speaks at Homestead National Monument of America on Sunday, July 8 Homestead National Monument of America will welcome Historian Jeff Barnes, for a presentation and book signing on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Barnes’s presentation will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Homestead Education Center, after which he will be signing copies of his book. Barnes’s recently published book, 150@150: Nebraska’s Landmark Buildings at the State’s Sesquicentennial, is a celebration of Nebraska in its 150th anniversary of statehood. Barnes traveled throughout Nebraska to support his book which examines the architectural history of Nebraska including the earliest buildings constructed by newcomers to the territory, its most recognizable landmarks, and the newest and most dynamic structures designed by the architectural firms of today. The book is presented by the Architectural Foundation of Nebraska and the American Institute of Architects, Nebraska Chapter. Barnes’s book can be found in the Eastern National bookstores located at both the Homestead Heritage and Education centers. “We are excited to welcome Barnes to Homestead” said Homestead National Monument of America Superintendent Mark Engler. “His book examines the history of architecture in Nebraska but also provides a different perspective on how the architecture call tell the history.” Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2018. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (HomesteadNM). 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 6 p.m. every day through Labor Day. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA TM The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Date: July 8, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.nps.gov/home
Location: Homestead National Monument of America
Contact: For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/.
Date/Time Details: Sunday, July 8 2 pm
Jul 8    Cornerstone Lutheran Church Dedication Service
Cornerstone Lutheran Church cordially invite you to attend the dedication service of their new church. Fellowship hour with refreshments following the dedication service.
Date: July 8, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Jul 9 - Jul 13    Vacation Bible School at St. Paul's Lutheran School
All community children, ages 3-12, are invited to attend! We’ll discover that through all of life’s thrills and spills, God is with us! We may not know what’s around the bend, but God does!
Date: July 9, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://stpaulbeatrice.org
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran School, 930 Prairie Lane, Beatrice, NE
Contact: Register at stpaulbeatrice.org or call 402-223-3414 mornings.
EMail: stpaulbeatrice@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: July 9 - July 13, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. daily
Fees/Admission: None
Jul 10    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: July 10, 2018
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Jul 10    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: July 10, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Jul 12    Story Time at Burwood Books
Burwood Books/Mother-To-Mother Ministry will have story time at 10 am at 609 Court Street in Beatrice.  Attend 5 or more times and receive a gift.  Call 402-223-6042 for more information.
Date: July 12, 2018
Jul 12    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: July 12, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul 14    Cage Free Bike Fair
Come to the Cage Free Bike Fair put together by the Lords of Ventus Riding Group!    
Date: July 14, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Charles Park, 5th Street Beatrice, NE
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 14th. 8-10am registration, 10am-3pm show and events, 3:30pm ride
Jul 14    Summer Campfire Series
Summer Campfire Series at Homestead National Monument of America Homestead National Monument of America is excited to announce the return of the Summer Campfire Series beginning in July and running through mid-August 2018. Programs take place at the Education Center and start at 7 p.m. The first program of the series will celebrate and be held on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Series is held each Saturday, starting 7 through August 11, 2018, for a weekly campfire program! Chairs will be set up outside, but feel free to bring a lawnchair. Come early and have a picnic. Upon inclement weather, the program will move indoors. Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2018. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument of America) and website at www.nps.gov/home. 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 6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA TM The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Date: July 14, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.nps.gov/home
Jul 17    Board of Directors
Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting is held monthly on the third Tuesday at Noon in the Carnegie Conference Room at 218 N 5th Street, Beatrice. 

For inquiries regarding this meeting, please contact Lora Young, Executive Director, at 402-223-2338 or lyoung@beatricechamber.com.
Date: July 17, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Jul 17    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: July 17, 2018
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
Jul 19    Story Time at Burwood Books
Burwood Books/Mother-To-Mother Ministry will have story time at 10 am at 609 Court Street in Beatrice.  Attend 5 or more times and receive a gift.  Call 402-223-6042 for more information.
Date: July 19, 2018
Jul 21    Summer Campfire Series
Summer Campfire Series at Homestead National Monument of America Homestead National Monument of America is excited to announce the return of the Summer Campfire Series beginning in July and running through mid-August 2018. Programs take place at the Education Center and start at 7 p.m. The first program of the series will celebrate and be held on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Series is held each Saturday, starting 7 through August 11, 2018, for a weekly campfire program! Chairs will be set up outside, but feel free to bring a lawnchair. Come early and have a picnic. Upon inclement weather, the program will move indoors. Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2018. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument of America) and website at www.nps.gov/home. 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 6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA TM The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Date: July 21, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.nps.gov/home
Jul 22    Sousa, the March King Performance
Sousa, the March King presented by The Beatrice Community Band.
Date: July 22, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Chataqua Park, Tabernacle
Beatrice, NE
Jul 24    Ag BBQ 2018
Annual Ag Appreciation BBQ 
Date: July 24, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Gage County Fairgrounds
Date/Time Details: July 24, 2018 from 5 PM-7 PM
Fees/Admission: Sponsored tickets only
Jul 25    Open House - Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting

The City of Beatrice, Nebraska is updating its hazard mitigation plan. Join them to learn more about the planning process and provide input on the hazards of concern and mitigation actions the city is undertaking. Ask questions and provide feedback directly to the City of Beatrice staff and JEO Consulting Group!
Date: July 25, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: The meeting is at the Beatrice Public Library, 100 N 16th St., Beatrice, NE 68310.
Date/Time Details: July 25, 4-6 pm
Fees/Admission: free
Jul 25 - Jul 29    Gage County Fair
Annual Gage County Fair   
Date: July 25, 2018
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location: 1000 West Scott Street
Beatrice, NE
Date/Time Details: July 25th-July 29th
Jul 26    Story Time at Burwood Books
Burwood Books/Mother-To-Mother Ministry will have story time at 10 am at 609 Court Street in Beatrice.  Attend 5 or more times and receive a gift.  Call 402-223-6042 for more information.
Date: July 26, 2018
Jul 26    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: July 26, 2018
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
Jul 26    Used Book Sale
Burwood Books supports the Mother to Mother Ministry program
Date: July 26, 2018
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
Jul 28    Risky's Car & Motorcycle Cruise/Show
Show your pride and joy, car/ bike, classic/ new.
Family friendly show.
 
Date: July 28, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Risky's Bar & Grill
2317 N 6th St., Beatrice, NE 68310
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday, 6-9pm
July 28-Nov 24        
Fees/Admission: Free!
Jul 28    Summer Campfire Series
Summer Campfire Series at Homestead National Monument of America Homestead National Monument of America is excited to announce the return of the Summer Campfire Series beginning in July and running through mid-August 2018. Programs take place at the Education Center and start at 7 p.m. The first program of the series will celebrate and be held on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Series is held each Saturday, starting 7 through August 11, 2018, for a weekly campfire program! Chairs will be set up outside, but feel free to bring a lawnchair. Come early and have a picnic. Upon inclement weather, the program will move indoors. Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2018. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument of America) and website at www.nps.gov/home. 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 6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA TM The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Date: July 28, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.nps.gov/home