April 1
— Sandhill Crane spring migration tours by appointment through April 6 at the Nebraska Nature and Visitor Center. For information, call 308-382-1820 or e-mail brad@nebraskanature.org.
— “Nine Planets and Counting” show, 2 p.m. through June 16 at J.M. McDonald Planetarium at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— “Coral Reef Adventure” large-format film, through April 5 at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— “Straight Up!: Helicopters in Action” large-format film, through April 5 at Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— “The Alps” large-format film, through Oct. 9 at Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Longfellow Elementary bird mobiles through April 4 at the Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Hastings Public Schools Student Art Show through April 27 at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Ceramic Art Invitational artwork on display at Graham Gallery, 617 W. Second St., through April 30. For information, call 402-463-2555.
— Annual fish fry sponsored by Doniphan American Legion Post No. 300, 5-8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 116 Plum St. Fee charged. Children under 5 years old eat free.
— Minden Community Players presents “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” 7:30 p.m. at Minden Opera House. For information, call 308-832-0588, access website at mindenoperahouse.com or e-mail mohinc@qwestoffice.net.
— "Gnomeo and Juliet" 35mm film, Family Friday, at Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Graham Gallery presents “Ceramics Showcase” through April 30, 617 W. Second St. For more information, call 402-463-2555 or visit www.grahamgallery.com.
— Hastings College student ensembles: Mockcital concert, 7:30 p.m. at HC French Memorial Chapel.
— Bridge, 1:30 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information, call 402-462-8821.
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: "Place and Space" art show featuring Hastings artists Nicole Gustafsson, Todd Brown and Cody Carson-Brown, at the Prairie Winds Art Center in Grand Island. Reception 5:30-8:30 p.m. Show runs through April 30. For more information, call 308-381-4001 or visit www.prairiewindsart.com.
— Happening elsewhere: Grand Island Bead Bazaar, 5-9 p.m. at the Exhibition Building Fonner Park in Grand Island. For more information, call Papio Creek Productions, LLC at 402-935-4367 or visit www.papiobeads.com
April 2
— Sky Viewing, 9 p.m. at Sachtleben Observatory, 4725 S. Wabash Ave. For more information, call 402-462-7378.
— Solar Observing, 11 a.m. to noon at Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Spring Cleanup Volunteer Work Day, 9:30 a.m. at the Prairie Loft Center for Agricultural and Outdoor Living. Bring work gloves and boots and prepare for cleaning, painting and maintenance. For more information, call 402-463-0565.
— “Gnomeo and Juliet” 35mm feature film, 7:15 p.m. at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Minden Community Players presents “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” 3 p.m. at Minden Opera House. For information, call 308-832-0588, access website at mindenoperahouse.com or e-mail mohinc@qwestoffice.net.
— Happening elsewhere: Grand Island Bead Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Exhibition Building Fonner Park in Grand Island. For more information, call Papio Creek Productions, LLC at 402-935-4367 or visit www.papiobeads.com
April 3
— Hastings College student ensembles: Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert, 3 p.m. at Hastings Masonic Center, 411 N. Hastings Ave.
— Minden Community Players presents “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” 3 p.m. at Minden Opera House. For information, call 308-832-0588, access website at mindenoperahouse.com or e-mail mohinc@qwestoffice.net.
— Music Jam, 2-4 p.m. at the chapel at Good Samaritan Village. For more information, call 402-831-1122.
— “Gnomeo and Juliet” 35mm feature film, 4:30 p.m. at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: Celebrate Wood River Performing Arts Series presents the Nebraska Pride Chorus, “Sweet Adelines,” 3 p.m. Wood River High School Performing Arts Center, 13800 W. Wood River Road. For more information, call 308-583-2606.
— Happening elsewhere: “The Story of Your Life Tour” featuring Matthew West and Josh Wilson, 7 p.m. at the Kearney Evangelical Free Church. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 800-965-9324 or visit www.itickets.com.
— Happening elsewhere: “The Sweet Adelines”, a 35 member women’s chorus performing acapella at the Wood River High School, 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
April 4
—“Cake Decorating” cooking with Lindsay class, 6-9 p.m. in the Woodlands Dining Room in the Platte Building at Central Community College-Hastings. To preregister, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Adams Central Senior High Band Spring Concert, 8 p.m., Adams Central High School, 1090 S. Adams Central Ave. For more information, call 402-463-3285.
— Hastings College student recital: Kaitlan Scates, soprano; Jennifer Martindale, bassoon; 7:30p.m., at Perkins Auditorium.
April 5
—“Baking with Rhonda” classes, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in the Woodlands Dining Room in the Platte Building at Central Community College-Hastings. To preregister, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Hastings Middle School Vocal Music concert, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at HMS, 201 N. Marian Road. For more information, call 402-461-7520.
— “Advanced Digital SLR Camera” class, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 19 at Central Community College-Hastings. To preregister, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
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April 6
— “Waltz and Fox Trot” dance classes, 7-8 p.m. waltz class and 8:15-9:15 p.m. fox trot class Wednesdays through April 27 in the Campus Center at Central Community College-Hastings. To enroll, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
— “Super Speedway” large-format film, through Oct. 9 at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— “Forces of Nature” large-format film, through Oct. 9 at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
April 7
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 8
— Cards, 1:30 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information, call 402-462-8821.
— YWCA Girls Night Out for girls in grades 2-5, TIME, at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 402-462-8821.
— Hastings College student recital, Music Hour, 10 a.m. at Perkins Auditorium.
— “Gnomeo and Juliet” 35mm feature film, 7:15 p.m. at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Spring theatre production, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium at Hastings High School, 1100 W. 14th St. For information, call 402-461-7550.
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: 3rd Annual HIV/AIDS Benefit Concert, 7-9 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Chruch Gollaher Hall in Grand Island. Performers include Rev. Scott Taylor, Paul Siebert, Emily Dunbar and Peggy Lang. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For more information or to donate, call 308-338-0527.
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April 9
— Preschool Play Day, “Mud, Seed, Sun and Fun,” 10 a.m. at Hastings Museum 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Spring theatre production, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium at Hastings High School, 1100 W. 14th St. For information, call 402-461-7550.
— Sky Viewing, 9 p.m. at Sachtleben Observatory, 4725 S. Wabash Ave. For more information, call 402-462-7378.
— Nebraska County Music Foundation Karoake Talent Contest and fundraiser, 6 p.m. at Sutton American Legion. For more information, call Deb Shaw at 402-726-2140 or email debrashaw@windstream.net.
— “Gnomeo and Juliet” 35mm feature film, 7:15 p.m. at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
April 10
— National Library Week Kick Off, 3 p.m., at the Hastings Public Library. Kick-off features reading by Fremont professor and poet Tom Adamson. For more information, contact the Hastings Public Library at 402-461-2346.
— Hastings College student recital, Adreanne Brungardt, mezzo-soprano, 3 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium.
— Hastings College student recital, Michael Stinman, baritone, 7:30 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium.
— Spring theatre production, 2:30 p.m., Auditorium at Hastings High School, 1100 W. 14th St. For information, call 402-461-7550.
— Week of the Young Child at the Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. Ste 18. For more information, call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org
— “Gnomeo and Juliet” 35mm feature film, 4:30 p.m. at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
April 11
— Hastings College student ensembles: Jazz Festival concert, 7:30 p.m. at HC French Memorial Chapel.
— YWCA Easter Brunch, TIME, at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 402-462-8821.
April 12
— "NASA Firsts" Eat and Peek, 12:15 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Hastings College student ensemble: Wind Ensemble/Chamber Winds concert, 7:30 p.m. at HC French Memorial Chapel.
— "Health And Wellness The Hastings Way" free natural health fair hosted by Murray Natural Health & Chiropractic, 6-8:30 p.m. at the old Hastings Middle School Auditorium, 505 N. Hastings. For more information contact Murray Natural Health & Chiropractic at 402-463-4257.
— Young at Art Toddler Class, 10 a.m., at the Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. Ste 18. For more information, call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org
—Hastings College simulcast lecture series: “Who’s Afraid of International Trade?” 7 p.m. at HC Wilson Center.
— Quilting with Rita class, “UFO (unfinished objects) Workshop,” 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 26 in the Platte Building at Central Community College-Hastings. Preregistration is required at least a week in advance. To preregister, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Silver Lake pre-district music recital, 7 p.m. at Legion Hall in Campbell. For more information, call 402-756-6611 or visit www.silverlakemustangs.org.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
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April 13
— Imagination playground, for ages fifth-grade and under, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St.
— Celebrate National Bookmobile Day with a bookmobile open house, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St.
April 14
— YWCA American Girl Book Club, for girls ages 8-9, 3:30-5 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information, call 402-462-8821.
— First-grade music program, 7 p.m., Morton Elementary, 731 N. Baltimore Ave. For information, call 402-461-7545.
— Watson music program, 7 p.m., Auditorium at Hastings High School, 1100 W. 14th St. For information, call 402-461-7593.
— Thursday Night Movie, 7 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For movie titles and information, contact the library at 402--461-2346.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 15
— "Super Speedway" Senior Moments, 9:30 a.m., Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Raptor Recovery Nebraska 10 a.m. at the Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Bridge, 1:30 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information, call 402-462-8821.
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
April 16
— Family story time, for all ages, 10 a.m. Saturday, Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St.
— Festival of Crosses, 9 a.m., Hoeger Hall at Good Samaritan Village.
— Prairie Loft Springfest featuring ag activities, art, music and fun, 1-6 p.m., at the Prairie Loft Center. For more information, call 402-463-0565 or visit www. prairieloft.org.
— YWCA Tribute to Women, noon, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 501 N. Burlington Ave. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 402-462-8821.
— “Dare to be Great” Run/Walk Event for DARE, 9 a.m., starting at Hastings Family YMCA, 1220 W. 18th St. For more information, contact Gwen Ruppert with the Hastings Family YMCA at 402-463-3139.
— Healthy Kids Day at the Hastings Family YMCA. For more information, contact Gwen Ruppert with the Hastings Family YMCA at 402-463-3139.
— Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department, 2 p.m. at Chautauqua Park. For more information, contact the parks department at 402-461-2324.
— Hastings College Sinformal, 6:30 p.m., at the Hastings Masonic Temple, 411 N. Hastings Ave.
— Hastings College Guest Recital: South Central Children’s Chorale, 7:30 p.m. at the French Memorial Chapel.
Middle School Dance, 6-8 p.m. at the Hastings Family YMCA, 1220 W. 18th St. For more information, call Jennifer Uldrich at 402-463-3139.
— South Central Nebraska Children's Chorale Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m., Hastings College French Memorial Chapel. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 402-461-7448.
— Silver Lake Future Business Leaders of America Easter egg hunt. For more information, call 402-756-6611 or visit www.silverlakemustangs.org.
April 17
— Hastings Symphony Orchestra concert, “A Celebration of Romanticism,” 3 p.m. at Masonic Center Auditorium, 411 North Hastings Ave. For more information, call 402-469-9396.
— A Celebration of Romanticism with Hastings Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Masonic Center, 411 N. Hastings Ave. For information, call 402-462-5813 or go to website, hastingssymphony.com.
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
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April 18
— District music contest recital, 6:30 p.m., band room at Hastings High School, 1100 W. 14th St. For information, call 402-461-7593.
April 19
— Third-grade music program, 7 p.m., Lincoln Elementary, 720 Franklin Ave. For information, call 402-461-7589.
— Young at Art Toddler Class, 10 a.m., at the Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. Ste 18. For more information, call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org
— Longfellow Elementary music program, 7 p.m., auditorium at Hastings High School, 1100 W. 14th St. For information, call 402-461-7593.
— “Family Fun Fitness: Creative Movement”, 6:30 p.m., at the Children’s Rehab Center, 835 S. Burlington Plaza, Ste. 110. For more information, call 402-463-2077 or e-mail familyfunfitness2011@gmail.com.
— YWCA B.O.W.S (Becoming Outstanding Women Someday), for girls in grades K-2, 3:30-5 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information, call 402-462-8821.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 20
— Norfolk Jazz Band concert, 1:30 p.m., at the Silver Lake School in Roseland. For more information, call 402-756-6611 or visit www.silverlakemustangs.org.
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April 21
— Hastings Public Library Book Club, “Where the Heart Is” by Billie Letts, 10 a.m. Thursday, second floor of library, 517 W. Fourth St.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 22
— Cards, 1:30 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information, call 402-462-8821
— “Thank Goodness Its’ Family Friday”, 5-7 p.m. at the Hastings Family YMCA, 1220 W. 18th St. For more information, call Jennifer Uldrich at 402-463-3139.
— Joseph Hall live on stage as Elvis Presley at Minden Opera House, 7 p.m. For information, call 308-832-0588, access website at mindenoperahouse.com or e-mail mohinc@qwestoffice.net. .
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
April 23
— Spring Baby Animals Visit, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. Ste 18. For more information, call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org
— “How to Train Your Dragon” 10:30 a.m. at the Red Cloud Opera House. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.willacather.org.
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April 25
— Heartland Pet Connection’s ‘Rummage for Rover’, May 13-14 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Donations are being accepted at the shelter, 1807 W. J St. through May 12. For more information, contact HPC at 402-462-7387.
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April 26
— YWCA G.I.F.T (Girls Investigating Fun Times), for girls in grades 3-5, 3:30-5 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For more information, call 402-462-8821.
— YWCA Summer Camp Kick-off Open House, 5-6 p.m., at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. Pre-register or pick up listings for YWCA summer camps. For more information, call 402-462-8821.
— Hastings College Guest Recital: Galizia Brothers with HC and public schools musicians, 7:30 p.m. Location to be determined.
—Young at Art Toddler Class, 10 a.m., at the Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. Ste 18. For more information, call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org
— Kindergarten Boot Camp begins, for children 4-5 years, four week session meets Tuesday-Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m. at Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. To register, call 402-463-3300.
— “Girls on the Run” Lollipop 5K Run, 5 p.m. at Lake Hastings. For more information, visit www.girlsontherunnebraska.org or call Danyelle at 402-469-2036 or email dburns@centennialplastics.com.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 27
— “Windows 7 MovieMaker” computer class, 6 to 9 p.m. in the Platte Building at Central Community College-Hastings. To preregister, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
April 28
— “Campfire Cooking” cooking with Lindsay class, 6-9 p.m. in the Woodlands Dining Room in the Platte Building at Central Community College-Hastings. To preregister, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Pub Quiz hosted by the Hastings Public Library, 8:30 p.m. at Murphy’s Wagon Wheel, 107 N. Lincoln Ave. For more information, contact the Hastings Public Library at 402-461-2346.
— International Women’s Day 2011 noon at YWCA Adams County. Gwen Meister “Welcome to Nebraska!: Our New Immigrant Cultures”. A light lunch will be provided. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 402-462-8821.
— Adams Central Night of Bands Concert, 7:30 p.m., Adams Central High School, 1090 S. Adams Central Ave. For more information, call 402-463-3285.
— Third-grade music program, 7 p.m., Hawthorne Elementary, 2200 W. Ninth St. For information, call 402-461-7540.
— Hastings High School Spring Chamber Choir Concert, 8 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 422 N. Burlington Ave. For information, call 402-461-7593.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 29
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
—“Willa Cather and Her Popular Culture” 56th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference in Red Cloud featuring “Youth and the Bright Medusa” and Cather’s journalism. For more information, visit www.willacather.org
— “The Green Hornet” 35mm feature film, 7:15 p.m. at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
Happening elsewhere: Town hall meeting with Sen. Dennis Utter, 10-11 a.m. at the Wood River High School.
April 30
— Hastings College student ensembles: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia recital, 3 p.m. at HC Fuhr Hall of Music, Perkins Auditorium.
— Downtown Do the Brew winetasting event to benefit the Hastings Arts Council, 3-8 p.m. at Central Park. For more information and tickets, visit www.downtowndothebrew.com.
— Lamb and fish fry, sponsored by the Riverton American Legion post, 6:30 p.m. until done at the Legion Hall. Fee charged. The event is a fundraiser for the Legion post.
— Family Fishing Frenzy, noon to 4 p.m. at Lake Hastings by the dock. There's no cost, just bring a fishing pole and bait. For more information, contact Jordan Nash at 402-461-4687.
—“Willa Cather and Her Popular Culture” 56th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference in Red Cloud featuring “Youth and the Bright Medusa” and Cather’s journalism. For more information, visit www.willacather.org
— “The Green Hornet” 35mm feature film, 7:15 p.m. at Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
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