2013 Jefferson
County Events
To add events or questions contact
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or 402-729-3000
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Fairbury Jeff High School Sports Calendar
Hospital
Renovation Project Means entrance changes
have began.
The solarium entrance and Southwing Education Room entrance at Jefferson
Community Health Center will no longer be available for the public.
JUNE
Architectural Elements Game Rules:
Identify location of each element by listing building address, business
name or both.
Architectural Elements Game Rules:
Identify location of each element by listing building address, business
name or both.
Architectural Elements Game Rules:
Identify location of each element by listing building address, business
name or both.
Architectural Elements III in Historic Downtown Fairbury. Identify location of each element by listing building address or business name (or both) along with corresponding photo number. Pick up a brochure at the Fairbury Chamber office 518 E Street.
Wednesday @ 4:30 p.m.,
Saturday @ 8:30 a.m.
Farmer's Market, June -
September held on the
south side of the square Downtown Historic Fairbury.
Ryan Bailey 402-729-5568, Blue Valley Community Action
June 18,
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.
Pony Express Re-Ride, Marysville, KS-Hollenburg, KS. (Station),
Kansas/Nebraska Line (Tri-County Marker).
www.xphomestation.com
June 21, Friday 6pm to midnight.
American Cancer Society's
Relay For Life of Jefferson County.
Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Join us in the fight against cancer!
402-587-0387 Krystal Schroeder 402-729-7523 Linda Schwisow
June 22,
Saturday 7:00pm. Hot Lap 7:00 pm
JayHusker Racing Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury. Food
concessions by Fairbury Optimist Club and Ice Cold Budweiser Products
by Side Trek Bar & Grill, Harbine.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.
www.Jayhusker.com
June 23, Sunday, 1:00
p.m.-4:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Farm & Garden Tractor Show, Fairbury City Museum, 1128 Elm
Street. Set up starts at 10:30 a.m. *All Makes and Models Welcome.
FREE ADMISSION. Donations Welcome.
June 23, Sunday
Lincoln Journal Star's
Trail Trek 11 Family Fun and Fitness Race. Haymarket Park, Lincoln.
Patty Claussen 402-520-0421.
June 25, Tuesday
Fundraiser
for Bonham Theatre Project.
the Fairbury McDonald's
Restaurant will donate 10% of sales to the Bonham Theatre Project’s Capital
Campaign to raise funds for the restoration of Fairbury’s historic movie
theatre.
July 1, Monday, 10-1 pm
Nebraska Community Blood Bank,
Watch for new location.
Be the TYPE that gives. Contact Jean Smith 402-729-6851
July 1, Monday, 4:00-9:00 p.m.
"Fun" draiser Night-Cycling Against Slavery, Pizza Hut will donate 20%
of your purchase on the "Fun" draiser to Cycling Against Slavery.
Present the attached coupon regardless of if you are dining in, carry out or
delivery!
Abby Hasselbring, 402-300-0228. Pizza Hut 402-729-6106
July 1-4
Optimist Club's Fireworks Stand, NE corner of Hwy 136 & 15.
Support your local Optimist Club. Nels Sorensen, Jr.
nels_sorensen@yahoo.com
July 4, Thursday, 7:00 a.m.
Garage Sale, FREE space, 5th & E Sts. Downtown Fairbury. Call
Julie to reserve your free space. 402-613-2063.
July 4, Thursday
Indoor Flea Market, Main Street Center, 504 E Street, 10x10 booths $25
each. Proceeds Benefit Bonham Theatre Project. Call Julie
to reserve your space 402-613-2063.
July 5, Friday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk
& Beer Tasting Event with Live Blues Music & Great
Food-BBQ 6:00-9:00 p.m. For more information at
www.FairburyFirstFriday.com
or call Julie Katz at 402-613-2063.
July 4 & 5, Thursday & Friday
42nd Annual Shriner's Flea Market in the City Park in downtown
Fairbury. Over 300 booths, July 4th Parade at 10am and VFW fireworks at dusk. $60
flat rate, spaces 23' x 15'. Don't miss the largest flea market in
Southeast Nebraska!
Pioneer Shrine Club (402) 729-3221 Wayne Buehler
July 4-6,
Thursday-Saturday
117th Annual Diller Picnic. Diller,
Nebraska Theme "Dancing in the Streets"
Parade, Carnival Midway, Pasture Golf, Bingo, Free Family Entertainment in
the Park, Nebraska Bush Pullers Tractor Pull, Mud Drags, Street Dance.
Parade Entry Form
Doug Lottman
402-793-5865 or
www.dillerpicnic.com
July 6 & 7, Saturday & Sunday
Living History Weekend,
Historic
Steele City. Visit the unique museums, located in a Church, Blacksmith
Shop, Livery Barn, School and Bank Building. Watch old-fashioned
crafters demonstrate their arts, from soap making, rug weaving to
blacksmithing and wagon repair. 402-729-5131.
July 9, Tuesday, 11:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fairbury Community Blood Drive Elk's
Club, 6th & G Streets. Appointments Verna at 402-729-2550. No
appointment necessary.
July 11-14,
Thursday-Sunday
Jefferson County Fair,
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Theme Blue Jeans & Summer Dreams. Grandstand
Entertainment, Jayhusker
racing, horse related activities, Carnival and much more.
402-729-5792 Tony Likens or www.jeffcofair.us
July 11, Thursday, 9 p.m.
July 13 & 14,
Saturday 7:30pm. Hot Lap 7:00 pm
JayHusker Racing during Jefferson County Fair. Jefferson County
Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.
www.Jayhusker.com . Food concessions
by Fairbury Optimist Club.
July 23,
Tuesday, 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. Jefferson County Fairgrounds,
Fairbury. Safety Day is open to children entering Kindergarten to
seventh grades in the fall. Registration Deadline is July 16.
Registration fee is $5 per child or $10 per family, and includes lunch,
snacks, speakers, t-shirt and a goody bag. After the July 16 deadline,
the registration will increase to $7 per child with no family discount.
July 27, Saturday, 9:00
a.m. Shotgun Start
3rd
Annual Fairbury Public Schools Foundation Golf Tournament, 4-Person
Scramble for $200/team. Fairbury Golf and Country Club. All
money raised will go to the Fairbury Public Schools Foundation and will be
used for scholarships and awards.
Donna Shultz at
dshultz@fairburyjeffs.org or 402-729-6104.
TBA,
Saturday, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
The Countrymen playing at the Fairbury VFW, Hwy 15. Snack Bar Open at
5:00 p.m. Come join the fun! For bookings contact Jay Jones
402-729-2056.
July. Tuesday, 11:30-5:30 p.m.
Fairbury Community Blood Drive, Elk's Club,
For appointment
call Verna at 402-729-2550
July,
Saturday & Sunday
Let the Magic
begin
Ornament Premier at Marcy's Hallmark, Hwy 136 &
Hwy 15. Life is a special occasion!
August 2, Friday, 5:00-8:00
p.m.
First Friday Art Walk in historic downtown Fairbury, Live music &
wine tasting from 6:00-9:00 p.m. For more information at
www.FairburyFirstFriday.com
or call Julie Katz at 402-613-2063
August 16, Friday
Jefferson Community Health Center Charity Golf Tournament, Fairbury
Country Club.
Contact Lana Likens at 402-729-6855
August 17, Saturday
The Angry Cow Race,
Start/Finish at the Rock Creek Station, route along & around the Little Blue
River. Solo or teams up to (4), distance/fees: 2-mile/$15 or
5-miles/$30; fees include shirt, food, insurance & prizes. Early
registration is August 8th, an additional $10 per person after
August 8th. Run consist of water crossings, sand, ropes,
obstacles & other challenges; registration starts at 4 p.m., race
starts at 6 p.m.
“Wild attire is encouraged”.
www.angrycowadventures.com
Contact Craig Bontrager 402-729-6139 or email
craig.bontrager@yahoo.com
August 17, Saturday, Hot Laps
7pm, races 7:30pm.
JayHusker Racing, Fan Appreciation Night. Jefferson County
Speedway, Fairbury. Food concessions by Fairbury Optimist Club and
Ice Cold Budweiser Products by Side Trek Bar & Grill, Harbine.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.
www.Jayhusker.com
August 24, Saturday, 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Alexandria Carp-A-Thon, Alexandria State Lakes, Join us for our hands on
Carp Experience in cleaning, scoring, baiting, cooking, recipes and samples.
402-729-5777.
ngpc.rock.creek.station@nebraska.gov.
August, Friday, 5:30-7:00
pm
WELCOME New Teachers Business After Hours,
Wally's Sports Bar & Grill Hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks provided.
PUBLIC INVITED. Contact Fairbury Chamber of Commerce at (402) 729-3000.
August, Saturday 1:00 p.m.
Registration 12:30 p.m.
Jansen's Doubles Horseshoe Tournament
Jansen, NE. Horseshoe Pit north of Hermsmeier
Garage.
August, Monday, 10:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Nebraska Community Blood Drive, Jefferson Community Health Center.
Contact Jean Smith 402-729-6851.
September 6, Friday,
5:00-8:00 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk in historic downtown Fairbury, Live music &
wine tasting from 6:00-9:00 p.m. For more information at
www.FairburyFirstFriday.com
or call Julie Katz at 402-613-2063
September TBA, Sunday, 2:00
p.m. Registration 1:30 p.m.
Walk to End Alzheimer's. Fairbury City Park, Jefferson Community
Health Center. More details to follow. Lana Likens 402-729-6855
September TBA, Sunday, 1:00
p.m.
Annual Remembrance Day "Thanking All Area Responders", Meet the
responders and see their equipment, Free admission, Fairbury City Museum,
1128 Elm St.
Week of Homecoming,
Monday-Friday
Homecoming Festivities begin by showing your Jeff's pride by having
your business window painted. Art students will be selling window
painting. Contact Connie Schouboe at (402) 729-6116 or
cschoubo@fairburyjeffs.org.
September TBA Friday, 3:00
p.m.
Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally/Crowning downtown Fairbury.
If you would like to have a float or have any questions, contact Janet
Beranek at (402) 729-6116. or
jberanek@fairburyjeffs.org
September TBA, Tuesday,
All Day
Great Books For Great Kids,
Runza will donate 15% of sales to the Fairbury Public Library to help
purchase books for children. Thank you for helping!
September 14, Saturday
7:00pm. Hot Lap 7:00 pm
JayHusker Racing Jefferson County Speedway, Fairbury. Food
concessions by Fairbury Optimist Club and Ice Cold Budweiser Products
by Side Trek Bar & Grill, Harbine.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.
www.Jayhusker.com
September 21, Saturday
Fairbury City Museum
Car Show, All cars and pickups welcomed.
Fairbury City Museum. 1129 Elm Street, 402-300-0619
September 21 & 22,
Saturday & Sunday
Steele City Flea Market & Living History Weekend.
Over 100 vendors,
blacksmithing and horseshoeing demonstrations, a working saw and
shingles mill, old farm machinery show and tours of the buildings, which
compose the Steele City Historic District. Steele City is located just
12 miles southeast of Fairbury on HWY 8. Sponsored by the Jefferson
County Historical Society.
Flea Market Chair -
Denise Anderson (402) 729-5131 or (402) 304-6412
Machinery Chair -
Les Ward (402) 520-4171
Tractor Pull -
Julianne Endorf (402) 446-7486
September TBA, Sunday
Fairbury Optimist Club To Host NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition.
Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football
skills when the Fairbury Optimist Club hosts its annual Punt, Pass & Kick
competition after the Fairbury Youth Tackle Football game. The competition
is free and open to boys and girls ages 6-15.
For competition information, call Heather Watson, 402-587-2539 or Nels
Sorensen, 402-300-1139. Entry forms are available online at www.fairburyoptimists.org/ppk
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Events throughout the month. Sponsored by Hope Crisis Center. www.hopecrisiscenter.org 1-877-388-4673
October TBA, Wednesday,
7:00 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil, Fairbury Courthouse Lawn. Sponsored by Hope
Crisis Center.
October 4,
Friday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk in historic downtown Fairbury, Live music &
wine tasting from 6:00-9:00 p.m. For more information at
www.FairburyFirstFriday.com
or call Julie Katz at 402-613-2063
October 4-6, Friday,
Saturday & Sunday
"Trail of Treasures" Flea Market/Garage Sale Event, Along Nebraska's
Heritage Highway 136 with miles and miles of bargains can be found all along
the Byway!
www.heritagehighway136.com
October 5, Saturday
62nd Annual Lord's Acre Festival,
Endicott. Proceeds to United Methodist Church.
October TBA, Saturday &
Sunday
"Keepsake Ornament Debut", Marcy's Hallmark Shop, Join Marcy and see what's
new for Hallmark.
October TBA, Sunday-Friday
National 4-H Week, 4-H is open to all youth - boy or girl, town or farm
- grade 2 and up.
Thursday, October TBA,
11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fall Festival of Favorites, JCHC Front Lobby and Gardenside LTC Dayroom,
featuring candle's, jewelry, food samples, cooking tools, wall art & room
decor, bags & purses and
$5 Brown Bag lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Proceeds to support
"Relay For Life".
Thursday, October TBA, 4:30
p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Child Safety Seat Check, is you child's safety seat SAFE? Find out
at a FREE seat check. For an appointment call 402-729-3351 ext. 4307.
Walk-ins accepted as time is available. Elk's Lodge, 525 G St.
October TBA, Friday &
Saturday
Fall Into Christmas Shopping Bazaar, United Methodist Church, 6th & E
Streets.
Crafts, baked goods, gifts, paper products, jewelry and more.
OctoberTBA, Saturday, 9:00
a.m.-3:00 p.m.
"Moving to Safety" Stuff the Van Event.
Van will be located in the Wal-Mart Parking lot. All donations to
Hope Crisis Center to support victims and children of domestic violence.
October TBA, Saturday, 1:00
p.m.
Doubles Horseshoe Tournament, Side Trek Bar & Grill Beer Garden,
$10 per team bring your own partner. Registration at 12:45 p.m.
Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place.
October, TBA, Monday , 10
a.m. - 2 pm
Nebraska
Community Blood Bank,
Jefferson County Health Center.
Be the TYPE that gives. Contact Jean Smith 402-729-6851
October 25
Friday, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Annual Mountain Oyster & Burger Fry, VFW Club, North Hwy 15, Sponsored
by Fairbury Rural Fire Department.
October 25, Friday, 8:00
p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Spook-A-Palooza Costume Party, "Possibly the Best Halloween Party on
this Planet", Elk's Lodge, Prizes, Karaoke, Awesomeness!
October 26 Saturday,
6pm-8:30 p.m.
Jansen American Legion Mixed Stag. Beef Fries, Pork and Kraut, BBQ
Meatballs served with the works.
October TBA, Saturday, 7
p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Endicott's Haunted Hayrack, "Chicken Rides" begin at 6 p.m. (for the
young and spineless), $5 Donation per person. Proceeds to the park fund.
October 31, 5:30 p.m.,
Thursday
Trunk or Treat "Safe Trick or Treating"
Downtown Historic Fairbury square. Safe Trick or Treating
around the square for kids under age 12 in costume. Best Trunk wins a $25 Gas
Card from Maatsch Food Shop.
Fairbury Chamber of Commerce at 402-729-3000.
November 2 , Saturday, 9am-3pm
23rd Annual
Frost Frolic Holiday Market
As the
area's largest craft show with more than 100 booths, this
Holiday Market attracts hundreds of shoppers each year. The show is held at
the Fairbury Junior-Senior High School.
www.FrostFrolic.org
Vendor Form
Journalism Department-Diane Schutt - 402-729-6116 or email
diane_schutt@yahoo.com.
November , Sunday, 4:30-7pm.
Church Fall Supper
Steele City Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Baked Steak dinner.
November, Friday-Sunday
Marcy's Hallmark Holiday Open House, 3 Days of Unforgettable
Deals!
November 11, Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Veteran's Appreciation Day, VFW Post 3113, Fairbury. Soup &
Sandwich at 5:45 p.m., Program 7:00 p.m. FREE will donation.
Open to the Public. Sponsored by The VFW, American Legion and the
Fairbury Elk's Lodge 1203.
November kick off
Holiday Exploration Card
"Explore Fairbury",
Promotion at participating merchants. Fairbury Chamber of Commerce
402-729-3000.
www.fairburychamber.org
November TBA, Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Lily's Christmas Open House. Unique Home Decor & Holiday Displays. Let us put the finishing touch
on your Holiday Decorating. 412 E Street.
November - December. Christmas Trees will be placed inside volunteer stores.
Be a Santa to a Senior - Merchant Participation - Non-Profit Participation sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. This program is to positively impact the community by providing holiday cheer and gift giving to seniors who are least likely to receive a present during the holiday season, are lonely and financially challenged.
Old Fashioned Christmas in Fairbury
December 7-8, Saturday & Sunday
Annual Festival of Trees,
7 & 8. Santa's Workshop,
December 8, 11-2:00 p.m.
Kiwanis Soup & Sandwich Fundraiser. American Legion, 5th & C
Street.
Join us for assorted soups, sandwiches and desserts. FREE will donation.
December 8, 1:30
p.m.
Victorian Christmas & Ladies Victorian Tea Party, Stagecoach
Mall Antiques & Tasting Room. Featuring Sue McLain of Yesterday's
Lady. Tickets $15 per person with Limited Seating - Reservations Required.
www.fairbury.com
or Julie Katz 402-613-2063.
December 8, 3:00 p.m.
A Nebraska Brass
Christmas,
a musical feast of
traditional holiday selections. Tickets on sales now, call United Methodist
Church 402-729-2247.
December 8, 6:00 p.m.
Living Crèche & Soup Supper,
Presbyterian Church, Soup Supper Free will donation.
December, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Bowls For Backpacks,
Fairbury Jr/Sr High School Commons. Tickets available
at the door Adults (13 & Up) $8.00 ~ Child (5-12) $5.00, Children 4 and
under - Free! Fairbury Community Backpack Program provides meals to
hungry children and their families.
December 14 & 15, Saturday & Sunday
Christmas at the Depot
Celebrate the Christmas
Season at the historic Rock Island Depot with special entertainment, model
train displays and refreshments, all done up in Christmas style and cheer.
402-729-5131.
December , Saturday
9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
"Peppermint Weekend". Pick a Peppermint for a discount of 5%-50% off
one full price item. Marcy's Hallmark.
December
, Monday, 10-2 pm
Nebraska Community Blood Bank,
Jefferson County Health Center.
Be the TYPE that gives. Contact Jean Smith 402-729-6851
December TBA
Annual Prize Drawing at the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce, 518 E Street.
Chamber Cash and Gift Certificates will be mailed out to winners and the
winners list will be posted in the window and at
www.fairburychamber.org . Questions call 402-729-3000
2014
January TBA, Tuesday, 11:30
a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Fairbury Community Blood Drive, Elk's Lodge. For appt. call Verna at
402-729-2550
February 7, Friday, Social
Hour 6 pm. Dinner 7pm
Annual Chamber Banquet, Elk's Lodge
Contact the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce 402-729-3000.
February 7, Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Wine Tasting Event with live music, hors d’oeuvres at Stagecoach
Mall Antiques and Tasting Room, 508 E Street, enjoy sampling of premium
wines from Nebraska's premier wineries. Tickets available in advance at
(402) 613-2063
or online at
www.fairburyfirstfriday.com.
February 7, Friday 5:00-8:00 p.m.
First Friday "Art Walk" Historic Downtown Fairbury featuring area businesses. www.fairburyfirstfriday.com
February TBA, Friday, 6:30
p.m.
5th Annual FEED OR FOLD Poker Tournament, Union Bank & Trust, Hwy 136 &
15, lower level. Buy in is 10 pounds of non-perishable food.
Concessions will be available. Sponsor Acts in Motion.
actsinmotion@gmail.com
February, Saturday
Diller Shrimp Feed, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
All you can eat shrimp, beef fries, ham, coleslaw, potatoes, roll, tea
and coffee.
Available at C & C Processing,
Diller or Beatrice or any Opera House Member.
402-793-5820
February, Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
February is Heart Month - "Blood Pressure - Know the Facts" JCHC Solarium Conference Room. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required Lana Likens 402-729-6855.
February 14, Thursday,
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Valentine's Dinner, Reservations required call United Methodist
Church 402-729-2247 or stop by between 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday.
Reservations must be made by February 11 (no tickets will be sold at the
door).
February, Friday-Sunday
19th
Annual
Fairbury Invitational Basketball Tournament
The Fairbury Area Girls Hoops Basketball
Tournament Brackets.
Tournament Rules. Each team is guaranteed three games.
Fairbury Map. Contact Tammie Schmidt: 402-729-2001 /
dtschmidt@diodecom.net. Or Lori Ohlde: 402-239-4683 /
lohlde@bvca.net
February TBA, Sunday, 4:00 p.m.
Red & Blue Basketball Game at Fairbury High School 89 Gym. Senior
Nebraska Football Players vs. Fairbury FFA's Community Team. Advance
tickets $5.00 on sale now. Proceeds to help fund Fairbury's FFA & FFA
Alumni activities
February TBA, 5:00 p.m.-7:00
p.m.
Kiwanis Club
"All You Can Eat" Pancake Supper
in the commons area at the
Fairbury Jr/Sr High School. Admission is $5.00/person. Children 5 and
under EAT FREE! Each paid $5.00 admission purchases a book for one child
(PreK-6th Grade) GIVE THE GIFT OF READING!
March , Friday, 5:00-8:00
p.m.
First Friday Art Walk in historic downtown Fairbury. Stagecoach
Mall Antiques & Tasting Room. Live
music & wine tasting from 6:00-9:00 p.m. For more information call
Julie Katz at 402-613-2063 or
www.FairburyFirstFriday.com.
March TBA, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Veteran's Consignment Auction Sale, VFW Hall, 2337 N. K Street, Fairbury.
March TBA, Sunday, 4:30
p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Soup Supper, Steele City Presbyterian Church. Soup, Sandwiches &
Pie. FREE Will Offering.
March TBA, Friday 7 p.m.
FFA Alumni
Banquet,
Dinner catered by Ricky's Cafe. 8 p.m. Entertainment.
Contact FFA Alumni Gary Shinn 402-729-2735 or Dennis Kenning 402-729-6116
March, Saturday, 6:00
p.m.
Copacabana, Jr/Sr High School, Ted Luebbe 402-729-6116.
March TBA, Friday, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Hynek's Flock
Pancake Feed and Live Auction. 4H Building at the Jefferson County
Fairgrounds. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. FREE WILL
DONATION
March 15 Saturday, 11:00
a.m.
5K Run/Walk
Shamrock Shuffle Registration
Registration & Pre-Race Entertainment begins at 10 a.m. at Chuckles.
Run/Walk begins at 11:00 a.m., Live music by Shawn Cole 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairbury Chamber of
Commerce 402-729-3000.
Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk results
Black Squirrel Timing
March TBA Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. (rescheduled due to blizzard)
3rd Annual Art Show,
featuring artwork by the "Fairbury Art Guild", with quest speaker Jim Headley on "The History of
the Modern Camera" starting at 1:30 p.m.
March 29, Saturday,
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
8th Jefferson County Spring Expo (Free
Admission).
Kids Game Room at the Show, ,
Hourly Entertainment. Concession Stand by Kiwanis Club. Booth Entry Form.
Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 4-H Building and Merchants Building
Contact the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce (402) 729-3000.
Month of April
Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue. With your help, we will
shine a bright spotlight on the public health crisis on Autism and improve
the future for all who struggle with the disorder. Shine a blue light
to show your support. For more
information contact Patty Swartz 402-729-5202.
www.lightitupblue.org
April TBA, Saturday 1:00 pm
Chamber Easter Egg Hunt.
Courthouse Lawn. Ages 0-10, must be accompanied by parent or adult.
Sponsored by Fairbury Chamber of Commerce and area Chamber Businesses at
(402) 729-3000.
Rain location Prairie Pointe Plaza, 1501 K St.
April 4, Friday, 5:00-8:00
p.m.
First Friday Art Walk in historic downtown Fairbury, Live music &
wine tasting from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Ticket information at
www.FairburyFirstFriday.com
or call Julie Katz at 402-613-2063
April 5, Sunday, 1:00 p.m. (Rain
date April 14)
Plow Day, Come plow, displays, blacksmithing, small engines
demonstration, watch the plow demonstrations. 1-1/2 mile
southeast of Fairbury on Hwy 8.
Kenneth Dodge 402-729-3109 or Juliann Endorf 402-446-7486.
April TBA, Tuesday, 11:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fairbury Community Blood Drive Elk's
Club, 6th & G Streets. Appointments Verna at 402-729-2550. No
appointment necessary.
April TBA United Methodist Church Garage Sale,
Fairbury
April TBA, Saturday, 10:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Child Safety Seat Check! Is Your Child's Safety Seat Safe? Find
out for FREE. Make an appointment by calling Sharon Vandergrift at
402-729-3351 ext. 4307.
April TBA,
Saturday, Tasting 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Pork N Pints Beer & Wine Tasting Festival,
VFW, Entertainment 6:00 p.m.-Midnight, Smoked Shredded Pork Meal
w/fixings. Tickets will be on sale on ________________ at
Fairbury Chamber, Lily's Flower & Gifts and Maatsch Food Shop and Maatsch
Express.
Contact Fairbury Chamber of Commerce (402) 729-3000
April TBA,
Saturday 7:00 a.m.-??
Fairbury Citywide Garage Sale
Sponsored by Jefferson County 4-H Jr. Leaders.
Entry Form,
Only $5 to advertise 20
words or less. Bring form to the UNL Extension office 517 F St. Contact (402) 729-3487
April TBa,
Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-1:00p.m.
5th Annual 5 Star Bible Camp Garage Sale, Presbyterian Church, 2310 H
St. Fairbury
April TBa, Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Garage Sale and Bake Sale, Elks Lodge
April TBA,
Saturday, 9 a.m-2 p.m.
9th Annual Indoor Garage Sales,
1947 Gymnasium, Fairbury Public Schools, 703 K St. Sponsored by
Fairbury High School Journalism Dept. Diane Schutt (402)729-6116
April TBA,
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
JayHusker Racing Play Day, Free Admission Jefferson County
Speedway, Fairbury.
Scott Criner (402) 729-3008.
www.Jayhusker.com
April TBA, Monday, 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Nebraska Community Blood Bank, Jefferson County Health Center.
Be the TYPE that gives. Contact Jean Smith 402-729-6851
April
TBA
Monday-Friday
Citywide Clean Up, Contact City offices for pick up day for your
neighborhood starting at 7 a.m. each day in Fairbury (402) 729-5261 or go to the
City of
Fairbury website or watch the Fairbury Journal News the week prior.
The City of Fairbury would appreciate it if no items are placed curbside
prior to 2 weeks before their pick up date.
April TBA, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
(registration 8:00 a.m.)
10 k Run or 2 Mile Run/Walk,
Fairbury City Park. “Put Your Foot Down Against Sexual Assault” $20
per person includes T-shirt if pre-registered by April 9th.
Registrations accepted the day of the event. Sponsored by Burkley
Wellness Center & Hope Crisis Center, 402-729-2570 Carmen Hinman,
www.hopecrisiscenter.org
May 1, Thursday,
11:00-1:00 p.m.
Salad Festival.
sponsored by Jefferson Health Care Foundation, Elk's Lodge,
525 G St., Fairbury. Advanced tickets $5.00 at local banks
and Chamber of Commerce. $6.00 at the door.
Lana Likens (402) 729-6855.
May 2,
Friday,
5:00-8:00 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk in historic downtown Fairbury, Live music &
wine tasting from 6:00-9:00 p.m. For more information at
www.FairburyFirstFriday.com
or call Julie Katz at 402-613-2063
May TBA , Saturday
& Sunday
Living History Weekend in Historic Steele City. Visit the unique
museums, located in a Church, Blacksmith Shop, Livery Barn, School and Bank
Building. Watch old-fashioned crafters demonstrate their arts, from soap
making and rug weaving to blacksmithing and threshing. Something different
planned each weekend, from playing horseshoes to marbles.
Jefferson County Historical Society at (402) 729-5131 or
fairburyridepot@alltel.net
May
TBA,
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
Fairbury Cycling Tour. A scenic
fun filled bicycle ride through Jefferson County-Fairbury, NE. Bob and
Wauneta Burkley Wellness Center.
Contact Craig Bontrager 402-729-6139 or Jackie Gregory 402-239-3559
May TBA Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
FREE Fishing & FREE Park Entry Day
Alexandria State
Lakes,
Kids Fishing Clinic. Fishing poles and supplies provided if you can’t bring
your own.
ONE DAY ONLY NO PARK PERMIT OR FISHING
LICENSE REQUIRED.
402-729-5777 Rock Creek State Historical Park,
ngpc.rock.creek.station@nebraska.gov
May TBA Saturday, 9:30 a.m. registration
"FREE for ALL" Family Fishing Day, Crystal Springs Park,
Sponsored by Optimist Club.
May TBA Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Doubles Horseshoe Tournament. Side Trek Bar & Grill, Harbine, Bring your
own partner, $10/team. Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places.
402-754-4391
May TBA
Saturday, 8:00 p.m. Gates open at 7:00 p.m.
Annual Rock Against Rape
Beer Garden opens at 7 p.m. Bands begin at 8 p.m. $5 cover, No minors/ID
Required. Risky's Sports Bar & Grill, Beatrice. All proceeds go
to Hope Crisis Center to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault. (402) 729-2570.
May 24-25, Friday-Sunday,
Memorial Weekend (Rain Date May 26)
Fairbury
Girls Invitational Softball Tournament,
ASA
Sanctioned tournament play for teams in the following age divisions: 10 &
under, 12 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under and 18 & under. No Class A
teams will be invited or allowed to participate. See details on the
attached flyer.
Fairbury offers local lodging: Cobblestone Inn (888-693-8262), Capri Motel (402-729-3317) and the Fairbury Executive Suites (402-613-2063). In addition, Fairbury has some extremely nice campgrounds close to our Fairbury City Park Softball Complex: Crystal Springs Campground (402-729-2148) is about 5 minutes southwest of Fairbury, Rock Creek Station (402-729-5777) is about 10 minutes southeast of Fairbury and Alexandria State Lakes (402-729-5777) is about 15 minutes northwest of Fairbury.
Information on Fairbury www.visitoregontrail.org or www.fairbury.com . Please check out our Facebook page at Fairbury Area Girls Softball for photos of our complex and additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Tournament Director Dean Schmidt (402-239-5365) or Lana Likens (402-729-5792).
Rails & Trails"
June 7-8, Saturday & Sunday
"Rock Creek Trail Days"
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park located 5 miles east and one mile
south of Fairbury. Living history demonstrations, stagecoach
rides, music, reenactments, buffalo stew cookout, pony
express interpretation and craft demonstrations. Buffalo
Stew Cookout tickets on sale now at Fairbury Chamber of Commerce, 518 E St.
or Rock Creek Station
ngpc.rock.creek.station@nebraska.gov. 402-729-5777, Rock Creek
Station Historical Park
June 7-8, Saturday & Sunday
"Rock Island Rail Days", at the Rock Island Depot at 910 Bacon
Road in
Fairbury. Flea Market, Craft Show, food and model railroad display. Ride on
miniature railroad, enjoy exhibits and model train displays.
fairburyridepot@alltel.net
Rock Island Depot 402 729-5131.
June 7, Saturday
Duck 'N' Run,
Crystal Springs Park, Fairbury. Fun Run & 5k Race, Rubber Duck Races, Food &
Family Fun! Sponsored by Blue Valley Community Action. Kim
Robbins 402-729-2278.
June 7 & 8, Saturday & Sunday
Dog Days of Summer Ride In Bike Show.
Steele City, NE
Bikers from all over the
Midwest ride the scenic byways to show off their bikes, compete for prizes
and camp for the weekend. Sponsored by Salty Dog Saloon & A.B.A.T.E.
#7 of Nebraska and more
Contact Margo at the Salty Dog Saloon 402-442-2233
June TBA, Saturday 8 a.m-4
p.m.
Plymouth City Wide Garage Sales. Maps available at the Country
Store, Hwy 4, Plymouth Grocery, Main Street and each garage sale location.
Contact 402-656-5260 to place your name on listing.
June TBA, Monday-Friday
Can Care-A-Van.
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
collecting food for the Can Care-A-Van for the local food pantry.
Collection of food from May 29-June 1, drop off points Farm Bureau office,
Extension office, Chamber office in Fairbury and C & C Processing in Diller.
June 6,
Friday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk in historic downtown Fairbury, Live music &
wine tasting at Stagecoach Mall Antiques and Tasting Room.
www.FairburyFirstFriday.com
or Julie Katz at 402-613-2063.
June 6,
Friday, 6 p.m.
Youth Adventure Race,
Burkley Wellness Center, 2200 H Street,
Fairbury, NE. .
402-729-6139 Craig Bontrager.
craigerbontrager@yahoo.com
June TBA, 9:00 a.m. (meet at 8:45 a.m.)
Tractor Drive, VFW, north Hwy 15. Drive to Hubble for lunch on your own.
402-239-8154, Kenneth Dodge, 402-446-7486 Juliann Endorf. No rain
date.
June 12,
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Flag Day Ceremony, Fairbury Elks Lodge, 525 G St.. Open to Public. FREE
admission.
June TBA
Saturday
Run, Row, Rock & Roll Adventure Race,
Fairbury.
Burkley Wellness Center, 2200 H Street.
www.angrycowadventures.com
402-729-6139 Craig Bontrager,
craigerbontrager@yahoo.com
2014
October TBA,
Friday-Sunday
Rock Creek Quilters Biennial Quilt Show Fairbury High School '47
Gym, 703 K St.
Quilts from the
community accepted. Pick up entry forms at Rock Creek Fabrics, 406 E Street
or call 402-587-0527. Raffle quilt, barn quilt and door prizes.
Drawing for raffle quilt at end of show, need not be present to win.
All dates subject to change
518 E Street
P O Box 274
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-3000
Fax: 402-729-3076
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