Events for December 2019
Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce & Gage County Tourism
Dec 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: December 2, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Dec 7    Santa Comes Downtown

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Main Street Beatrice & The Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center present: Santa Comes Downtown

This is a family-friendly activity that is FREE and open to the public.
Join us for rides with Santa complete with hot drinks.
Pick up and drop off location at the 
Gage County Historical Society & Museum at 101 N 2nd Street. See enclosed flyer, Visit www.mainstreetbeatrice.org or contact Main Street at 402-223-3244.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/859854961096682/

 

Date: December 7, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Gage County Historical Society & Museum
101 N 2nd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Dec 7    Special Family Movie Experience
2:15PM – 5:00PM Beatrice Movies & Main Street Beatrice present:
A special family movie experience featuring:

“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” An American Holiday Classic!

Movie is free for kids with a $1 adult admission. Run time of 26 minutes with show times at 2:15pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm.

Enjoy the big screen experience and relax downtown before the parade!  

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/392447608358884/
Date: December 7, 2019
Time: 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http:// https://www.facebook.com/events/392447608358884/
Dec 7    5th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade
5th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade "Cherished Holiday Traditions"
Saturday, December 7 at 5:30 PM

Parade route travels north on 5th Street from Perkins to High Streets!  An experience like no other, all floats are lighted with holiday lights and cheer!  

After the parade, Santa will make his way to the Carnegie Building, where kids will have the opportunity to tell him of their wish lists!

Holiday activities take place throughout Beatrice through the day - check in to the Facebook page often for updates!

For more information or to make your entry in the parade, contact Gage County Tourism Coordinator, Kristin, at 402-223-2338.
Date: December 7, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 7
5:30 PM
Dec 7    Parade After Party
Warm up after the Parade!

Stop by for a slice of warm apple pie and a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, compliments of The Kensington!
Date: December 7, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Kensington - Senior Living community
Contact: (402) 992-8919
EMail: afall@kensington-evergreen.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 7th | 6pm - 7pm
Dec 7    Ugly Sweater Party
Stone Hollow Brewing Co. | Ugly Sweater Party

Wear a sweater and get $3 Drinks
Prizes | Ugly Sweater Contest | Christmas Themed Drinks

Contest @ 10:00PM
Date: December 7, 2019
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Stone Hollow Brewing Co.
Date/Time Details: 8:00 - 11:00PM
Dec 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: December 10, 2019
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Dec 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: December 10, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Dec 10    BPS Tech Garage Sale

Beatrice Public Schools is disposing of some used computer equipment. These devices are older but in working order. All proceeds from the sale will be used to replace technology equipment. These items are offered on a first-come first-served basis and will be limited to one from each group on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, there are no limits.

Sorry, no reservations.

 

These are the items available for sale:

·         Lenovo N21 or ThinkPad Chromebooks   4GB RAM  Wi-Fi   - $20.00

o   These are scheduled to stop receiving Google updates June 2020 but will work beyond that.

 

·         HP 14” Chromebook (full size keyboard)   4GB RAM - $25.00

o   These were scheduled to stop receiving updates June 2019 but are still updating.

 

·         10" To Go PC mini laptop - $20.00

o   Windows 7 32bit--2GB RAM--250GB SSD

 

·         Small case desktop computer--Windows 7 32bit--4GB RAM--Intel i5 processor--60GB SSD--No CD drive

o   No monitor - $25.00         

o   With monitor - $35.00

o   If these desktops are purchased by a BPS student or staff, they can have Microsoft Office included.

Date: December 10, 2019
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Dec 11    BPS Tech Garage Sale

Beatrice Public Schools is disposing of some used computer equipment. These devices are older but in working order. All proceeds from the sale will be used to replace technology equipment. These items are offered on a first-come first-served basis and will be limited to one from each group on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, there are no limits.

Sorry, no reservations.

 

These are the items available for sale:

·         Lenovo N21 or ThinkPad Chromebooks   4GB RAM  Wi-Fi   - $20.00

o   These are scheduled to stop receiving Google updates June 2020 but will work beyond that.

 

·         HP 14” Chromebook (full size keyboard)   4GB RAM - $25.00

o   These were scheduled to stop receiving updates June 2019 but are still updating.

 

·         10" To Go PC mini laptop - $20.00

o   Windows 7 32bit--2GB RAM--250GB SSD

 

·         Small case desktop computer--Windows 7 32bit--4GB RAM--Intel i5 processor--60GB SSD--No CD drive

o   No monitor - $25.00         

o   With monitor - $35.00

o   If these desktops are purchased by a BPS student or staff, they can have Microsoft Office included.

Date: December 11, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dec 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: December 12, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dec 12    BPS Tech Garage Sale

Beatrice Public Schools is disposing of some used computer equipment. These devices are older but in working order. All proceeds from the sale will be used to replace technology equipment. These items are offered on a first-come first-served basis and will be limited to one from each group on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, there are no limits.

Sorry, no reservations.

 

These are the items available for sale:

·         Lenovo N21 or ThinkPad Chromebooks   4GB RAM  Wi-Fi   - $20.00

o   These are scheduled to stop receiving Google updates June 2020 but will work beyond that.

 

·         HP 14” Chromebook (full size keyboard)   4GB RAM - $25.00

o   These were scheduled to stop receiving updates June 2019 but are still updating.

 

·         10" To Go PC mini laptop - $20.00

o   Windows 7 32bit--2GB RAM--250GB SSD

 

·         Small case desktop computer--Windows 7 32bit--4GB RAM--Intel i5 processor--60GB SSD--No CD drive

o   No monitor - $25.00         

o   With monitor - $35.00

o   If these desktops are purchased by a BPS student or staff, they can have Microsoft Office included.

Date: December 12, 2019
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Dec 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: December 17, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dec 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: December 17, 2019
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
Dec 25    Homestead Days Planning Committee Meeting
Homestead Days Planning Committee Meeting
Generally meets the last Wednesday of each month
8:30 - 9:30 AM

Carnegie Building, Upper Level Conference Room
218 N 5th Street, Beatrice, NE 68310

Join in the fun of planning the great community event in June!  Contact the Chamber office for details.  
info@beatricechamber.com | 402-223-2338
Date: December 25, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Dec 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: December 26, 2019
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
Dec 26    Used Book Sale
Burwood Books supports the Mother to Mother Ministry program
Date: December 26, 2019
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