When: September 2nd, 7th, and 9th from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Where: Fuhr Hall, Hastings College, Rm. 61

Open to all students grades 4-8. The Choral is a group of 65 singers. Auditions will include singing "America" unaccompanied, witha starting pitch of "F", echo rythm clapping, echo singing, and singing of a simple round, chosen by the director.

More Info: Hastings College Dept. of Music @ 402-461-7448

When: Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Kearney Yamaha Showroom, Kearney

All presenting donors will receive a $10 Kearney Yamaha gift card!

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.

Make an appointment: 308-236-7672 or www.redcrossblood.org

When: Saturday, Septmber 11th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Kearney American Legion

A free will donation lunch will be served along a raffle drawing to take place at the conclusion of the event. 100% of the proceeds fo to the "Parade of Flags," a fund for flags, poles, and a transportation/storage trailer. Currently 400 flags are displayed, with the goal of 500 flags for the next parade in the Kearney Cemetery.

More Info: Deb Mitchell @ 308-440-1311 or Katie Dornhoff @ 308-440-6570

What: Mid Nebraska Ladies Expo

When: Saturday, September 11th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: Ramada Inn, 301 2nd Ave, Kearney

Free admission. Prizes, samples, on the spot deals, gift ideas and a variety of shopping experiences!

For vendor information: Dawn @ 308-870-0684 or Pam @ 308-233-1008.

Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) will sponsor the annual AIDS Walk on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Kearney & Hastings this year. The walk will be hosted at both locations simultaneously.

Hastings will host their walk at the Student Center at Hastings College and Kearney will be hosted on the UNK Campus at the Fine Arts Building.

Registration will begin in both locations at 12PM.

For Kearney Walk Information contact Andrew Brackett at 308-338-0527 and Hastings Info Judy Sandeen 402-462-2961

When: Sunday, September 12th, registration @ 12:00 PM

Where: Kearney @ Fine Arts building on UNK campus, Hastings @ Hazelrigg Student Center on Hastings College campus

The walk will be hosted at both locations simultaneously. Kearney will feature guest speaker Don Messer from the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund, Hastings will feature musical entertainment from 1-2-5 and a guest speaker talking about his experience with HIV/AIDS.

The annual AIDS Walk is an awareness event that raises much-needed funds for comprehensive programs and services provided by NAP.

More Info: Kearney - Andrew Brackett @ 308-338-0527, Hastings - Judy Sandeen @ 402-462-2961

When: Tuesday, September 21st

Dine at Runza on the 21st and they will donate 15% of all sales to purchase books for kids!

The Kearney Tackles Cancer campaign is raising money to assist cancer patients in the Kearney community.  The weekend of September 17th and 18th, we would like the Kearney community to show their support by wearing a Kearney Tackles cancer t-shirt to home sporting events at Kearney High, Kearney Catholic and UNK, or just around town.  T-Shirts can easily be ordered online at kearneynow.com or by stopping by the Good Samaritan Cancer Center before September 7th.  Students from both Kearney High and Kearney Catholic have teamed up to make a difference, and you can help, too!  All proceeds from T-shirt sales will benefit cancer patients right here in our community, who are struggling financially.  Together, we can tackle cancer!

What: Benefit BBQ with raffle and silent auction

When: Friday, September 17th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: Community Wellness Center, Cozad, NE

Action and raffle items include: digital camera, Husker memorabilia, golf package, gas cards, movie tickets, gift baskets, and gift cards to area businesses.

All money raised will go towards the cost of Barbie's medical expenses.

More Info: 308-224-4448

When: September 19th at 1:00 PM

Where: Yanney Park in Kearney and Stolley Park in Grand Island

Registration is at noon. There will be a hot lunch at both sites along with fun family activities. People can register at www.marchforbabies.org/nebraska or by calling 402-496-7111.

When: Sunday, September 19th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Where: Heartland Event Center - Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Road

Don't miss the opportunity to visit with representatives from ovver 80 state and regional colleges. For a full list visit EducationQuest.org. This even will also feature financial aid presentations.

More Info: 800-666-3721

Where: Beaver City, NE

When: September 18th and 19th

The parade starts at 10:30 AM on Saturday. There will also be crafts, booths, food, "Running of the Balls", kids games, car show and poker run.

More Info: Times Tribune @ 308-268-2205

"We walk so they can play!"

When: Saturday, September 25th - Check in @ 8:30 AM, Walk begins @ 10:00 AM

Where: Around UNK's Campus

There will be breakfast to follow with fun door prizes and drawings. All proceeds go to Women's Athletics.

More Info: Rachael @ 308-865-1563

BENEFIT MUD BOWL
Hazard, Nebraska  at Trotter Fertilizer Plant
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010
Check in 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Races start at 1:00 p.m.
$5.00 per person  children under 10 free
Drivers $20.00 entry fee
Raffle drawing for 4 quarters of beef and many more prizes

All proceeds go to 3yr old Isabella Hill from Comstock
who has undergone surgery for brain tumor.
Contact 308-380-0307
 

When: Septmeber 25th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Where: Kearney E-Free Church

Come have chili and cornbread to support Seth as he fights his battle with cancer. Free will donation. There will also be a silent auction.

Museum of Nebraska Art Guild presents "Life is a Cabaret" Thursday, September 30, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

"Life is a Cabaret" is an annual benefit event held in MONA's Outdoor Sculpture Garden. Sponsored by the MONA Guild, "Life is a Cabaret" follows an Italian theme this year with entertainment by Adams & Cooley, performing musical standards of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Tony Bennett. A live Auction will also take place for the following items:
        • Viva Las Vegas Trip – The Venetian
        • “That's Amore” – Italian Dinner for 6
        • Pastel Painting
        • Pesto and Beyond
        • Vino! Vino! Vino! – Case of Imported Italian Wines
        • MONA Shop – Gift Basket
        • Mama Mia Zanocco's – Dinner for 10
        • Central Avenue Dance – Full Season of Classes for 2
        • That's Entertainment – Italian Basket

Cost is $45 per person and includes beverages and appetizers. Reservations can be made prior to September 23, by calling the Museum at (308) 865-8559, or stopping in at 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE. Seating is limited.

Proceeds from "Life is a Cabaret" support the MONA Guild in their contributions to MONA for acquiring and preserving, exhibiting, and interpret the art of Nebraska that benefit the entire state.

ORLEANS 26^TH annual APPLEFEST
Saturday, October 2, 2010

9:00a – 5:00p Craft show is at the Harlan County Fairgrounds

Parade starts at 10:00 am on Main Street

*Buggy Rides  *Face painting  *Live Music

*Children’s Events & Activities 

*7:30pm Entertainment “RT Smith” the Cowboy Poet

When: Saturday, October 2nd

Craft show from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Harlan County Fairgrounds and Parade at 10:00 AM on Main Street. There will also be buggy rides, face painting, live music, children's events & activities, and at 7:30 PM entertainment with "RT Smith" the Cowboy Poet.

More Info: Charlene Hunt @ 308-473-5120 or Cherie Kuhl @ 308-473-4002

Annual BBQ on Saturday, October 9th, at the Buffalo County Extension Building, Kearney, Nebraska.  Tommie Frazier is our guest emcee. 

The BBQ starts at 6:30, with a live and silent auction, and meal. 

Tickets are $40 per person. 
The website is www.bluejeanbbqkearney.com. 
The OK Sisters are performing. 
The number for tickets is 308-234-6612

2010 Nebraska State Hand Corn husking Contest

Saturday Oct 9th at merrick County Fairgrounds in Central City.

Kids Games, Pumpkin painting, Petting zoo, Antique Tractor displays, Motorcycle Show, food vendors and more...

Full day of events...

Pancake breakfast from 7 till 10am, Registration begins at 7:30.  Horse & Wagon Parade at 8:30am Husking competition begins at 9am and the Celebrity pick is at 1pm

Go to www.centralcitychamber.com

Who: The Academy of Children's Theatre at Kearney Community Theatre

When: October 23rd and 24th

This will be Halloween fun for middle school, elementary, and younger children to help raise funds for the program.

More Info: Kim @ 308-8233-7521 OR Cindy @ 308-234-8187