| Aug 4 A Universe of Stories |
Kenneth Be Concert "A Universe of Stories"
Sunday, August 4, 2019
2:30 PM
Kenneth Be will play a concert of lute music as the program for the closing reception of "A Universe of Stories" art exhibit at the Beatrice Public Library. The exhibit is on display in the Vette Cultural Arts Center at the Library and is open from 2- 5 pm.
For more information about the concert, art exhibit, Maker Space, or any of the other special programs, contact the Library at www.beatrice.ne.gov/library or 402-223-3584.
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| Aug 5 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 5, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Aug 8 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 |
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August 8, 2019 |
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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| Aug 8 The Price of Water - Free Documentary Screening |
| Conservation Nebraska is holding free a documentary screening showing The Price of Water on August 8th at 6 PM at Beatrice Public Library. The Price of Water is a film that features the fresh water of Nebraska and explores the many uses of it, as well as what’s being done to conserve this essential resource. The event is free and open to the public. Register for the event at the link provided, or on our facebook page @ConservationNebraska |
| Date: |
August 8, 2019 |
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://secure.everyaction.com/kgZQhMdaa0O1wMKg6dxXKw2 |
| Location: |
Beatrice Public Library 100 N 16th Street Beatrice, NE 68310 |
| EMail: |
jknopik@neconserve.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, August 8th @ 6:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
This event is free and open to all ages. |
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| Aug 10 Creepy Crawlers |
Creepy Crawlers
At Homestead National Monument of America
Enter the underwater world of the creepy creek crawlers. On Saturday, August 10th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Homestead National Monument of America’s Education Center discover the macroinvertebrates that lurk in the muddy waters at the Monument and learn about the important role they play in aquatic ecosystems and how they benefit us. The Strangers from a Strange Land… program will be followed by a take-home craft activity. This is the final installment of the Kids in Parks: Into the Unknown! program series.
“Into the Unknown! is a fun and educational program that will engage children and their families to explore closely the prairie landscape and its inhabitants,” said Mark Engler, Superintendent of Homestead National Monument of America.
The Kids in Parks: Into the Unknown! summer programs at Homestead are open to the public and take place at Homestead’s Education Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. The programs are FREE of charge. We encourage the use of sunscreen, bug spray, and closed toed shoes as we investigate the mysterious unknown of the tall-grass prairie.
Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2019. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM), Instagram (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. 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. |
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| Aug 10 Campfire Program at Homestead National Monument of America |
Germans from Russia Immigrant Stories
at Homestead National Monument of America
Celebrate the National Park Service (NPS) by participating in a NPS tradition, the Campfire Program. On August 10, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Homestead Education Center learn the fascinating story of the Germans from Russia, a group that migrated from Germany to Russia before coming to the United States to take advantage of the Homestead Act. Sara Roberts of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will give a program on the group’s history.
Following the presentation the Windy River Dulcimers will give a musical performance. Windy River Dulcimers is a local group led by Forrest and Eileen Smith. They both teach the mountain dulcimer and perform widely throughout southeast Nebraska.
In the event of inclement weather, programs will be moved indoors. Visit https://home.nps.gov/home to learn more about the individual programs.
Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2019. 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 6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. 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.
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| Aug 11 Language, Movement, and Sound with Artist-in-Residence Altman Studeny |
Language, Movement, and Sound with Artist-in-Residence Altman Studeny
at Homestead National Monument of America
On Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 2 p.m., Homestead National Monument of America Artist-in-Residence Altman Studeny will present a public program, “The Idea of Things More Than the Things Themselves” at the Homestead Education Center.
During the program, Studeny will share his research into the adaptability of the prairie and lead visitors on a guided walk of the monument’s interpretive trails. At the event's conclusion, a collaborative performance of language, movement, and sound will share the group’s experience of listening to the land to better understand our place in it. No art experience necessary! This event is free and open to all ages.
Altman Studeny will be in residence at Homestead National Monument of America from July 31 through August 13. During his stay at the monument, Studeny will immerse himself in the cultural and natural resources at Homestead National Monument of America to deepen his understanding of the history the monument represents, and to inspire his painting and other forms of artistic expression. Visitors are welcome to come and visit with him during his residency.
Studeny has worked as a resident with the South Dakota Arts Council since 2008 and holds an MFA from Maine College of Art in Portland, Maine, where his thesis work focused on the political role of art making in rural environments. Samples of his work can be found at www.altmanstudeny.com
“We are excited to have such a multifaceted artist with us,” stated Superintendent Mark Engler. “We hope that our visitors take advantage of his stay here by interacting with Altman.”
Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2019. 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. Current hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 6 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. |
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| Aug 13 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 13, 2019 |
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8:15 AM - 9:15 AM |
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| Aug 13 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 13, 2019 |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Aug 20 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: |
August 20, 2019 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| Aug 20 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 20, 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 |
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| Aug 22 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 22, 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 |
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| Aug 28 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: |
August 28, 2019 |
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| Aug 29 Used Book Sale |
| Burwood Books supports the Mother to Mother Ministry program |
| Date: |
August 29, 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 |
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Grocery Sack $8.00
Plastic Bag $6.00 |
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| Aug 29 SCC Wow |
SCC WOW Event
Thursday, August 29, 2019
4 - 6 PM
Southeast Community College, Kennedy Center
As an Exhibitor, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Introduce yourself and your business/industry to over 200 potential customers and employees.
- Opportunity to provide promotional items, display product, etc. (Drawings and/or giveaways encouraged!)
- Network with all of the other attending exhibitors to expand your business connections.
- For information, contact Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce: 402-223-2338.
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| Date: |
August 29, 2019 |
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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