The Plattsmouth Library Book Club will meet on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the library’s couch area upstairs. This is a very special meeting as Cyndy Salzmann, a Nebraska author will be in attendance to talk about her current book, “Crime and Clutter.” She has also written other books that focus on home matters including organization tips and reclaiming your holiday celebrations. She will be signing copies of her books as well. The public is welcome to attend this exciting event for the book club! So plan on coming for good coffee and good conversation about good books! Please call Kirsten at 296-4154 for more information or questions.
Cass County Medicine, located in downtown Plattsmouth, is now open to
serve the health care needs of Plattsmouth and the surrounding area.
The Clinic is staffed by Nurse Practitioner Jessica Liesveld and Mental
Health Practitioner Gabriel Gonzales.
On Saturday May 10, 2008 Plattsmouth Public Library Will be hosting
Magical at 10:00 am in the auditorium. Activities include crafts,
storytime, and local artist Kathleen Clark will be on hand to teach the
kids how to draw their favorite mythical creatures.
Pop’s Place, located at the Plattsmouth Elementary School is now accepting registrations for its summer program. Registrations are due Wednesday, May 21, 2008, (last day of school) and the cost is $25 for new students and $10 for returning students. Pop’s Place is open from June 16, 2008 through July 18, 2008 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm., Monday-Fridays. Program includes field trips, daily activities, and special events. Please contact Sarah Sutton at 296-4173 for more information regarding this program.
The Lofte Community Theatre’s 2008 season will open Friday, May 30, 2008, with the classic play “Charley’s Aunt.” This world famous farce has moved millions of theatergoers to tears of laughter. Jack Chesney loves Kitty Verdun and Charles loves Miss Spettigue. They invite the ladies to meet Charley's wealthy aunt from Brazil. But alas, the millionaire aunt sends word that she will have to defer her visit for a few days. What is to be done? The dear young things must not be compromised no, never! But, neither will the youths give up the opportunity of declaring their love. The problem is solved by forcing another Oxford undergraduate into a black satin skirt, an old fashioned cap and wig. As Charley's Aunt, this old frump is introduced to the sweethearts. Then the real aunt turns up! In its many stages and motion picture revivals, this play has reached a wide and eager audience. The show will run May 30th and 31st and June 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, and 14th. Please call the Lofte Ticket Office at 402-234-2553 to purchase tickets. Or for more information, please visit their website at www.lofte.com.
The Plattsmouth Masonic Home will be holding a Garden Party Fundraiser June 7, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The festivities will include hors-d’oeuvres, a silent Auction and a
plant sale. All the money raised will go towards expanding the
apartments in the 1924 wing.
The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce is holding their monthly Business
Luncheon on Thursday, May 22, 2008 12:00 pm in the Community Room at
Plattsmouth State Bank. Mom’s Café will be catering the lunch and
there will be a presentation by Andy Alexander entitled “Selling to the
Government.” Cost is $5 and no reservations are necessary.
Bay Hills Golf Course is hosting Trivia Night every Thursday at 7:00 pm
at the club house. The event is open to the public. Please call
298-8191 for more information.
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #20 would like to announce the
lodges first “Golf Scramble” May 9th at Bay Hills Golf Course. The
entry fee is $200 per team. Contact Deputy Doug Durban at 297-0535 for
more information.
The Plattsmouth Early Childhood Center located at 902 Main Street is in
the process of taking applications for the upcoming preschool year.
They have a variety of programs available in our center for young
children in Plattsmouth. Call the office at 296-5250 to request and
application from to be mailed or stop by the center to pick one up. We
will be happy to show you the facilities and the options available.
Apply now while openings exist.
The Friends of the Plattsmouth Public Library’s annual Used Book Sale
begins on Thursday, May 29, 2008 and runs through Sunday, June 1,
2008. Put the dates on your calendar to come down and get some great
buys on some great books! All proceeds benefit the children’s programs
at the Plattsmouth Public Library.
The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce will be holding their 12th Annual
Chamber Golf Tournament May 30th at Bay Hills Golf Course. More
details to be forthcoming soon.
An Xbox360 Tournament will be held at the Plattsmouth Public Library on
Saturday May 17, 2008. The games featured include: Halo 3, Guitar Hero
III, Call of Duty 3, Crimson Skies and many more. The tournament will
start at 10:00 a.m. and be completed when the winner is crowned. The
cost is only five dollars, which includes lunch. Pre-registration is
encouraged but not required, so sign up today!
USDA Rural Development Representative Judy James will be at the
Plattsmouth Public Library from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm every Thursday as
part of the 502 Direct Home Loan Program. The purpose of the program
is to provide low income people the opportunity to own adequate,
modest, decent, safe and sanitary homes in rural areas. The loans are
to acquire build rehabilitate, improve or relocate dwellings and
provide adequate water and waste disposal systems. Call Judy at
402-423-9683 Ext. 4 for more information or to setup and appointment.
The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce is selling Chamber Bucks at the
Chamber office. Chamber Bucks can be used just like legal tender in
the city of Plattsmouth, come in $5 increments, and make great
birthday, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts. Contact the Chamber at
402-296-6021 for more information.
School Calendar
7-May Girls Varsity Soccer - State Tournament
8-May Boys/Girls Varsity Track & Field - District Meet @Plattsmouth
9-May Boys Varsity Soccer - State Tournament
Boys JV/ Varsity Golf @ Platteview High School
10-May Girls Varsity Soccer - State Tournament
Boys Varsity Soccer - State Tournament
11-May Graduation
12-May Girls Varsity Soccer - State Tournament
Boys JV/ Varsity Golf - Districts @TBA
Boys Soccer Practice/ Old Blue Devil
Performing Arts Awards/ Auditorium & Common
13-May Boys Varsity Soccer - State Tournment
7-8 Band/ Auditorium
14-MayEMC Executive Council Meeting
15-May8th Grade Band/ Auditorium
16-MayBoys/Girls Varsity Track & Field - State Meet @Omaha Burke
17-MayBoys/Girls Varsity Track & Field - State Meet @Omaha Burke
19-MayMiddle School Football Camp
20-MayMiddle School Football Camp
Jazz/ ShowChoir/ Auditorium
21-MayMiddle School Football Camp
22-MayMiddle School Football Camp
23-MayDr. Larson Presentation/ Auditorium
24-May9th Annual Alumni Banquet