August 1
— “Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico” show, 2 p.m. through Nov. 18 at J.M. McDonald Planetarium 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.
— “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.
— “Dolphins and Whales” 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.
— “1968 in America” exhibit through Aug. 14 at the Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— A Taste of Theatre camp, 9 a.m. to noon through August 5 for grades 6-8 of 2010-11 school year at the Hastings Junior Community Theatre at Good Samaritan Village. For more information, contact educational director Christine Cottam at 402-984-4099.
— Summer Food Program through The Zone, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through August 19 at the Hastings Police Station, 317 S. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 402-462-8821.
— Itty Bitty Story Time for ages 0-24 months, 9:15 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
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— Children’s theater workshop through Aug. 5 at the Red Cloud Opera House for production of “The Pied Piper” featuring cast of 50-60 area students. Auditions are 10 a.m. Performances are 7 p.m. Aug. 5 and 4 p.m. Aug. 6. For more information, call 402-746-2641 or visit www.willacather.org.
August 2
— “Wild Survival” class for grades 2-5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hastings Museum, 1330 N Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Kids at College program, through August 4 at Central Community College-Hastings. To preregister, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
— National Night Out, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Event features activities and booths regarding safety and fun activities in Hastings.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
August 3
— Polka and Rumba class, Wednesdays through August 24 at Central Community College-Hastings. To preregister, call 402-461-2431; 1-877-222-0780, ext. 2431; or e-mail at srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Preschool story hour for ages 3-6, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
August 4
— “Teens of Yesteryear: 1968 in America” class for grades 7+, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hastings Museum, 1330 N Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
Tribland
— Thayer County Fair at Thayer County Fairgrounds in Deshler.
August 5
— Family Friday, Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— “Little Women” performance 7 p.m. at the Hastings Junior Community Theatre at Good Samaritan Village. For more information, contact educational director Christine Cottam at 402-984-4099.
— Recovery in the Park Celebration, 6 p.m. Brickyard Park with hamburger, hotdog, chips and drink, featuring the band Chosen at 7 p.m. Event is free and open to the public. Bring a dessert to share and a lawn chair.
— Three-day Motorcycle Basic Rider Course through Sunday at Central Community College-Hastings. For more information, call 402-461-2441 or 877-222-0780, ext. 2441 or email bkooy@cccneb.edu.
— Movie for the family, 9 p.m. at Central Park in downtown Hastings. No admission will be charged and concessions will be available.
— 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.
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— Street Car Days through Aug. 7 in Red Cloud. Events including performances by Missoula Children’s Theatre at the Red Cloud Opera House, couples softball, 5K run/walk, tall corn contest, parade, face painting and sidewalk chalk art, Broken Horn Ranch Fun Day and more.
— Wasenek Days community celebration through Aug. 7 in Kenesaw. For more information call Lisa Vnoucek at 402-752-3704 or email checkers207@windstream.net.
— The Kearney County Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at the Minden Public Schools Outdoor Classroom, across the street west of the C.L. Jones Middle School.
— Women’s Wilderness Weekend, an outdoor education experience for women, at South Central 4-H Center on the banks of the Harlan County Reservoir near Republican City. For more information or to register, call the Trailblazer Resource Conservation & Development office in Red Cloud at 402-746-3560.
August 6
— Nebraska Christian Music Festival 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Brickyard Park. For more information, visit www.nebraskacmf.org.
— 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.
— 1968 Family Program “Power of the Press, 6-8 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— “Little Women” performance 7 p.m. at the Hastings Junior Community Theatre at Good Samaritan Village. For more information, contact educational director Christine Cottam at 402-984-4099.
— Karaoke at Bullseye’s Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St. For more information, call 402-463-9022.
— Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., 114 E. Third St.
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— EdgarFest 2011 in Edgar. Lions Club Antique Tractor Pull begins 11 a.m. with concessions served all day. Other activities include communitywide garage sales, kids’ activities and firemen’s barbecue 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the fire hall, with a parade in the evening and fireworks to follow.
— Wasenek Days community celebration through Aug. 7 in Kenesaw. For more information call Lisa Vnoucek at 402-752-3704 or email checkers207@windstream.net.
— “The Wizard of Oz”, 7:30 p.m. at Harlan County Dam Playhouse in Republican City. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. For advance tickets or more information, call Duane Cernousek at 308-799-3093.
— Strang’s 125th Celebration. For more information, call Julie Dunker at 402-759-4890 or 402-759-4840.
— Lovewell Fun Day and Campfire Cookoff at Lovewell State Park in Jewell County, Kan.
August 7
— “Little Women” performance 2 p.m. at the Hastings Junior Community Theatre at Good Samaritan Village. For more information, contact educational director Christine Cottam at 402-984-4099.
— Art in the Park celebration, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Libs Park, 14th Street and Baltimore Avenue. For more information, call Andy Gentert, 402-463-4708 or e-mail gentertc@yahoo.com.
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
Tribland
— Margaritaville event hosted by Edgar American Legion. Sand volleyball tournament starts at 9 a.m. with washer tourney at 2 p.m. Free Beer and Chicken performs 8 p.m. For more information call 402-224-3315 or visit the Edgar American Legion page on Facebook.
— Juniata Volunteer Fire Department car show, noon to 4:30 p.m. with registration starting at 10 a.m. Featuring cars, trucks, fire trucks and race cars. For more information, call Jeff Wills at 402-751-2690.
— “The Wizard of Oz”, 3 p.m. at Harlan County Dam Playhouse in Republican City. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. For advance tickets or more information, call Duane Cernousek at 308-799-3093.
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August 8
— Krazy ‘Bout Kool-Aid Kamp for ages 5-9, 9-11 a.m. through Aug. 11 at the Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St., Ste. 18. Class sizes are limited. Participants will build boats for the Kool-Aid Jammers Boat Race Aug. 12 during Kool-Aid Days. To register or for more information, call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
August 9
— Itty Bitty Story Time for ages 0-24 months, 9:15 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
— Eat and Peek, “Carnival Fun,” 12:15 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
Happening elsewhere
— Livewellnebraska.com Tour featuring Olympic gold medalist and former Husker wrestler Rulon Gardner, 5-8 p.m. at the Grand Island Hy-Vee. Event includes health screenings, kids activities and a short talk by Gardner. For more information, visit www.livewellnebraska.com.
August 10
— Preschool story hour for ages 3-6, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
— Imagination Playground, 3:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
Happening elsewhere
— Livewellnebraska.com Tour featuring Olympic gold medalist and former Husker wrestler Rulon Gardner, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kearney YMCA. Event includes health screenings, kids activities and a short talk by Gardner. For more information, visit www.livewellnebraska.com.
August 11
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
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August 12
— Three-day Motorcycle Basic Rider Course through Sunday at Central Community College-Hastings. For more information, call 402-461-2441 or 877-222-0780, ext. 2441 or email bkooy@cccneb.edu.
— Pitch, 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.
Tribland
— BMW Night Riders motorcycle rally through Aug. 14 in and around Franklin. For more information, contact Jayney Solo, 402-676-1739; Chris Lehmann, 402-438-7680; or Brenda Krame, 402-402-499-5166 or email address bmwnightriders@cox.net.
August 13
— Tommy Watt live music at Bullseye’s Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St. For more information, call 402-463-9022.
— Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., 114 E. Third St.
Tribland
— Deweese Fall Festival Days through Aug. 14 in Deweese. Featuring numerous activities including musical entertainment starting at noon.
— “Yikes!” at the Minden Opera House in Minden. For tickets call 308-832-0588 or visit www.mindenoperahouse.com.
— “The Wizard of Oz”, 7:30 p.m. at Harlan County Dam Playhouse in Republican City. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. For advance tickets or more information, call Duane Cernousek at 308-799-3093.
August 14
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
Tribland
— Deweese Fall Festival Days in Deweese. Demolition derby starts at 1 p.m. with turtle races and other activities planned.
— “The Wizard of Oz”, 3 p.m. at Harlan County Dam Playhouse in Republican City. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. For advance tickets or more information, call Duane Cernousek at 308-799-3093.
August 15
— Itty Bitty Story Time for ages 0-24 months, 9:15 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
August 16
— “Family Fun Fitness: Tae Kwon Do”, 6:30 p.m., at the Children’s Rehab Center, 835 S. Burlington Ave. Suite 110. For more information, call 402-463-2077 or e-mail familyfunfitness2011@gmail.com.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
August 17
— Preschool story hour for ages 3-6, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
August 18
— “Cool Hand Luke” Summer of Love Adult Film Series, 7 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
— Book Club “The Rhythm Boys of Central High” by Steve Marantz, 10 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
— Downtown Concert Series presents Cathedral Brass, 6:30 p.m., Central Park. The event is free and open to the public. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. For more information, call 402-461-2370.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
August 19
— Senior Moments, 9:30 a.m., at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Three-day Motorcycle Basic Rider Course through Sunday at Central Community College-Hastings. For more information, call 402-461-2441 or 877-222-0780, ext. 2441 or email bkooy@cccneb.edu.
— “Green Lantern” 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.
— Mishmash Productions presents “Shakespeare with Noodles: King Lear Part 1”, 7 p.m. at Chautauqua Park. For more information, call 402-463-0159 or visit www.mishmashprod.com.
— 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.
Tribland
— Guitarist Daniel Christian will perform at the Minden Opera House in Minden. For tickets call 308-832-0588 or visit www.mindenoperahouse.com.
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August 20
— Radio controlled airplane fun fly hosted by the Hastings RC Model Aircraft Club, 8 a.m. at Skylark Fields, southeast of Hastings. From Hastings, take U.S. Highway 6 east to Maxon Avenue. Go south 2.3 miles to Cornhusker Avenue and turn west and go to field. For a map and more information, call 402-463-3436 or visit www.hastingsrc.org.
— “Green Lantern” 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.
— Weekend Wild Walk, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Nature and Visitor Center, at Interstate 80 Alda exit. For more information, call 308-382-1820 or visit nebraskanature.org.
— All-Star Karaoke birthday bash at Bullseye’s Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St. For more information, call 402-463-9022.
— Bingo at the Tri-City Auction, 7 p.m., 121 E .Second St.
August 21
— “Green Lantern” 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.
August 22
— “Treemendous” Toddler Nature Explore Class for ages 1-3, 11 a.m. to noon at Prairie Loft Center, 4705 DLD Road. Event hosted by the Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St., Ste. 18. Class sizes are limited. To register or for more information, call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— Itty Bitty Story Time for ages 0-24 months, 9:15 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
— Sixth Annual Doggie Paddle, 6 p.m. at the Hastings Aquacourt Water Park, 2200 W. Third St. For more information, contact Hastings Parks and Recreation at 402-461-2324.
August 23
— “Quilting with Rita” feathered star class, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 13 in the Platte Building at Central Community College. For more information or to preregister, call 402-461-2431 or email srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
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August 24
— Preschool story hour for ages 3-6, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
August 25
— Downtown Concert Series presents Classic Jazz Quartet, 6:30 p.m., Central Park. The event is free and open to the public. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. For more information, call 402-461-2370.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
Tribland
— Last Cruise Night on main street of Milligan. Vintage and custom automobiles on display. Call 402-629-4446.
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August 26
— “Green Lantern” 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.
— Mishmash Productions presents “Shakespeare with Noodles: King Lear Part 1”, 7 p.m. at Heartwell Park. For more information, call 402-463-0159 or visit www.mishmashprod.com.
— Pitch, 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.
Tribland
— Antique aircraft fly-in at Minden’s Pioneer Village Field. Airplanes of all types will be displayed and judged, and educational seminars will be offered. A pancake breakfast, demonstration flights and a closing banquet are among the other activities. For more information call the Harold Warp Pioneer Village at 308-832-1181 or visit www.pioneervillage.com.
August 27
— “Green Lantern” 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.
— Mike Nicolen and the Lost Sidemen live music at Bullseye’s Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St. For more information, call 402-463-9022.
— Mishmash Productions presents “Shakespeare with Noodles: King Lear Part 1”, 7 p.m. at Brickyard Park. For more information, call 402-463-0159 or visit www.mishmashprod.com.
— BFE (Beverage, Fun, Exercise) Relay, 7 a.m. on the roads of Adams County. Sixty mile race with teams of 5-7 people. Proceeds to benefit Special Children’s Fund and Girls on the Run. For more information, contact Barb Smith at 402-649-4019 or Sara Theoharis at 402-469-7904.
— United Way Day of Service, 7:45 a.m. registration at Chautauqua Park. Service events 8:15-11:30 a.m. For more information, call 402-462-6600.
— Bingo at the Tri-City Auction, 7 p.m., 121 E .Second St.
Tribland
— Fairfield Family Fun Day featuring craft fair, kids’ games, and food vendors. Street dance featuring “Exit 312” is 8 p.m. to midnight on main street.
Happening elsewhere
— Seventh Annual Nebraska Artifact Show, hosted by The Nebraska Archaeological Society, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seward County Fairgrounds in Seward. For additional information, contact Kevin Hammond at 402-423-5700 or Dick Eckles at 402-225-2525 or visit the web site at http://web.nas.googlepages.com.
August 28
— “Green Lantern” 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.
— Melon Roast Car Show and Shine at Brickyard Park. Featuring classic and vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles. For more information, call 402-469-9828 or email melonroasters@yahoo.com.
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
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August 29
— “Remember Our Fallen” exhibit through Sept. 3 at the Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, call 800-508-4629.
— Itty Bitty Story Time for ages 0-24 months, 9:15 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
— Auditions for returning singers for the South Central Nebraska Children’s Chorale, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Fuhr Hall of Music, Hastings College campus. Auditions include singing “America” unaccompanied. For more information call Hastings College Dept of Music at 402-461-7448.
— “Frozen Drinks” cooking class, 6-9 p.m. at Central Community College-Hastings Woodlands Dining Room in Platte Building. For more information or to preregister, call 402-461-2431 or email srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Health Kick kick boxing class, 12:20-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 1 in the Dawson Gymnasium at Central Community College-Hastings. For more information or to preregister, call 402-461-2431 or email srinker@cccneb.edu.
Happening Elsewhere
— David Marsh with the Wood River Performing Arts, 7 p.m. at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Center. Event is free and open to the public.
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August 30
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
August 31
— Preschool story hour for ages 3-6, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. For more information, call 402-461-2346.
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