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January 1 New Year's Day
January 15th Chamber Meeting
SnS Restaurant and Lounge
6:30 dinner, 7:00 Meeting
Jan 17th, 2009 A Night In Italy
Chef John T Wine & Food Pairing Dinner.
17 Ranch Winery
Reservations by Jan. 14th
January 19 Martin Luther King Day
January: 21st, 2009 Farm and Ranch Day
Farm and Ranch Day is held the third Wednesday of January each year. Vendors
and merchants set up booths, tables and displays of all sorts. Food
companies, utilities, seed companies, equipment sales and repair, stoves,
cell phones, satellite dishes, insurance, real estate, community groups, all
tout their wares. Anything to do with everyday farm and ranch life, needs
and wants. (Rural and city life, too)
www.gardencone.com/events/farmday.htm
February 2 Groundhog Day
February 12 Lincoln's Birthday
February 14 Valentine's Day
February 16 Washington's Birthday/Presidents Day
Feb 16 - Pancake Feed
The Riverview will be having a President's Day Pancake Feed, Feb. 16th, 6am-10am at our facility. It is a free will donation to help us redecorate our dining room. Pancakes, fried eggs and sausage.
The Riverview Assisted Living
215 East Church, Lewellen
February 21, 2009 17 Ranch Winery Chef Dinner
Chef Kathy will prepare the meal of Appetizer-assorted plate, Soup, Smoked Corn Chowder
Main Entrée Beef Tender Medallions on Potato Croutons
Dessert and 17 Ranch Wines to compliment meal
Reservations by Feb. 15th, so meat can be ordered.
$30 per person includes wine with meal
17 Ranch Winery, Main Street, Lewellen
February 28th, 2009 Oshkosh Volunteer Fire Department 55th Annual Pancake Supper
The food is delicious, and all you can eat. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice
and coffee
The proceeds from the pancake supper are used to provide materials and
supplies for our firefighters that are not covered under departmental
budgets.
www.gardencone.com/events/pancake.htm
March 8 Daylight Saving Time starts
March 13 St. Patrick's Dance
Co-sponsored by the Garden County Chamber of Commerce and Eagles.
Irish Stew and Corned Beef. 5:00 pm
March 15 Lisco Presbyterian Centenial
Lisco Presbyterian Church
212 Wells, Lisco NE
11:00 a.m.
The church will celebrate their remarkable 100 years of serving the Lisco community.
March 17 St. Patrick's Day
March 19th Chamber Meeting
Place: 17 Ranch Winery, Main Street, Lewellen
Time: Meal: 6:30 pm
Meeting: 7:00 pm
Some topics to be covered:
4th of July theme
Garden County Centennial Committee: 1910 - 2010
March 21 Snowball Open Galf Tournament
12:00 pm
$25.00 entry fee per person
Draw for partner, Shotgun start, Nine Hole Modified Scotch ball & Nine Holes Scramble
Cash Prizes
Oshkosh Country Club, 3 miles south of Oshkosh, Hwy 26
Contact Chris Hurlbutt at 308-778-6474
March 21 Spring Fish Fry
The Spring Fish Fry is held on the 3rd Saturday of March each year.
American Legion Hall, Main Street, Lisco
Everyone is welcome.
April 4, 2009
12th Annual Antelope Valley Pheasants Forever Banquet and Auction
April 12 Easter Sunday
Tuesday - April 14 - Special Election
The special election to decide the 1.9 million dollar bond issue for Garden County Health
Services will be held on April 14, 2009. Ballots will be mailed out to all registered voters
of Garden County.
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It Happens PowerPoint Presentation A Special Election on April 14, 2009 will decide a bond issue for updating the Garden County Health Services heating, cooling and electrical systems. A PowerPoint Presentation giving information has been prepared to answer some questions that have been asked. The PowerPoint Presentation requires Microsoft PowerPoint or PowerPoint Viewer. |
Saturday - April 18th - 1st Annual Spring Fling
Spaghetti Supper served from 5 pm - 9 pm, Silent Auction from 5 pm - 10
pm, Health Screenings, Door Prizes, Emergency Medical Equipment Displays
and much, much more.... A fundraiser to benefit emergency medical
services in Garden County.
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Eagles in Oshkosh
5 pm - 10 pm
For more information contact: Brian Donaldson 308-772-3283 ext 246 or bdonaldson@gchealth.org
Tuesday - April 19 - Fashion Show
An amazing collection of clothes from by-gone eras. This tea and fashion show is to help
raise funds for the Volunteers of America preschool.
Oshkosh Auditorium on West 2nd in Oshkosh
To volunteer to help decorate tables, or for more information, contact Garnet Storer. 778-5335
May 2nd 2009 Catfish Classic Tournament
The tenth annual Catfish Classic is scheduled for May 5, 2007. Fishing will be
permitted from the bank or from a boat on Lake McConaughy from Kingsley Dam west to the
Oshkosh river bridge. Each two-person team will be allowed to weigh 10 catfish.
www.gardencone.com/events/catfish.htm
May 3rd Men's Scramble Golf Tournement
Oshkosh Country Club Public Grass Greens Golf Course - Hwy 27 (3 miles south of Oshkosh) - Phone: 308-772-3881
May 10 Mother's Day
May 16, 2009 Free Fishing and Park Entry Day
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is held the Saturday prior to Memorial Day
weekend. Legislation passed in 1996 authorized a Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in
Nebraska. The day is designed to attract those who no longer fish or who
have never fished and to give them an opportunity to do so without the need
to purchase a license.
North Platte River, Blue Creek, Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and
nearby Lake McConaughy
May 16th , 2009 Terry McCormick Memorial Walley Tournament
www.gardencone.com/events/walleye.htm
May 21st Chamber Meeting Time and Place TBA
Some topics to be covered:
4th of July - Fireworks, Float, Lunch, etc
Fall Festival
Garden County Centennial 1910 - 2010
May 23rd and 24th, 2009 Shut Up and Fish
The eighth annual Shut Up and Fish Walleye Tournament will be held May 19th and 20th,
and is limited to the first 200 two-person teams.
Daily payouts plus a big fish pot each day at Lewellen
www.gardencone.com/events/shutup.htm
May 25 Memorial Day
June 6, 2009 Catfish Rodeo
Youth fishing day at the Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area. It is held
the first weekend in June to coincide with the beginning of the National Fishing and Boating week.
More info as it becomes available
www.gardencone.com/events/catfishrodeo.htm
June 6th, 2009 3rd Annual Beef Cook-Off
Dinner @ 4:30 p.m. (Larry Dee at the Organ)
17 Ranch Winery, Main Street, Lewellen
June: 12-13, 2009 Buffalo Canyon Retreat
Join us for our 29th Annual Outdoor Christian Fellowship
& Country Gospel Music Jamboree. Spend a weekend in the middle of God's
splendor. A serene setting with peaceful deep canyons and whispering trees
surrounded by beautiful bluffs. Activities include hiking, volleyball and an
evening campfire.
www.gardencone.com/events/revival.htm
June 12-13, 2009 Ash Hollow Pageant
Recreation of life on the Oregon Trail through music, story, and diary
quotes. Chuck wagon supper, 5pm - 6:30 pm, Pageant, 7 pm. State Park Permit
required. Meal $6 children $9 adults.
www.gardencone.com/events/ashhollow.htm
June 12-13, 2009 Trail Dust Days
Festivities include:
www.gardencone.com/events/lewellendays.htm
June 21 Father's Day
July 3rd and 4th Independence Day Celebrations
July 3:
Independence Day Street Dance
July 4:
Independence Day Pancake Breakfast
Independence Day Car and Bike Show
Independence Day Activities
July 11th, 2009 Cool Summer Nights Backyard Party,
(The Good Grapes - Sensational Blues, Jazz & Country)
17 Ranch Winery, 304 Main Street, Lewellen
August 2-5, 2009 The Garden County Fair and Rodeo
Held the first week in August each year.
www.gardencone.com/events/fair.htm
August 7, 2009 6th Annual Lost Creek Music Festival
The Lost Creek Music Festival is an outdoor music festival. An evening of music, food, and fun
August 15-16 2 Day 2 Man Scramble Golf Tournement
Oshkosh Country Club Public Grass Greens Golf Course - Hwy 27 (3 miles south of Oshkosh) - Phone: 308-772-3881
August 19, 2009 Polish Luau
The Annual Polish Luau is open to the public. It
offers a great time of fellowship and renewing old friendships! The food is
unbeatable! Nominal fee.
www.gardencone.com/events/luau.htm
August 20 Chamber Meeting Time and Place TBA
Some topics to be covered:
Halloween Parade
Nominating Committee
Chamber Bucks
Garden County Centennial 1910 - 2010
Sept 5th Blue Water Blues Festival
17 Ranch Winery, 304 Main Street, Lewellen
September 7 Labor Day
September 13, 2009 49th Annual Lisco Days Celebration
In a celebration of the communities heritage, the Village of Lisco invites
everyone to come join in the fun and games at this annual event. Activities
include a parade, free-will donation barbeque, family rodeo events, old
timer's recognition, a horse shoe tournament, antique tractor pulls, childrens activities and numerous other entertainment.
www.gardencone.com/events/liscodays.htm
September 26 Snowball Golf Tournement
Oshkosh Country Club Public Grass Greens Golf Course - Hwy 27 (3 miles south of Oshkosh) - Phone: 308-772-3881
October 10, 2009 Yes Ma'am USO Show
The Garden County Health Services Foundation is holding a USO Show
Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the City Auditorium. Yes
Ma'am, an Andrews Sister-style singing group from Bayard, will be the
entertainment. Food, in the style of USO events, will be served along
with other types of fun entertainment throughout the night.
October 12 Columbus Day
October 17th, 2009 11th Annual Pheasants Forever Youth Mentor Hunt
sponsored by the Antelope Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever.
Pre-registration is required. This annual event takes place the weekend
before pheasant season opens.
www.gardencone.com/events/mentorhunt.htm
October 31 Halloween
2009 Halloween Parade in cooperation with area schools and merchants.
November 1, 2009 Daylight Saving Time Ends
November TBA, 2009 Holiday Craft & Gift Show
The Holiday Craft & Gift Show is held in November each year. Unique handcrafted items,
quality vendor merchandise, live entertainment, and door prizes. You can find anything
at the Craft's Fair! Door prizes are given away hourly. Sign up for free drawings and
give-aways at individual vendor's tables. Find that "Ohhhh...it's PERFECT!" gift item!
You wont want to miss out on all the fun and good things to eat!
www.gardencone.com/events/craftsfair.htm
November 11 Veterans Day
November 12 'Veterans Day' observed
Nov. 19th Chamber Meeting Time and Place TBA
Some topics to be covered:
Santa Fri. Dec. 4th
Soup Suppers (boxes for Chamber Bucks drawings go out in stores Nov.23)
Supper dates (Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th, Dec.14th, Dec. 21st)
Vote for new Chamber Board members
November 26 Thanksgiving Day
November 28 Fall Fish Fry
The Fall Fish Fry is held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving each year.
American Legion Hall, Main Street, Lisco
Everyone is welcome.
November 28th, 2007
Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner and Auction
December 11 & 12th, 2009 33rd Annual NPVSC Goose Hunt
The Goose Hunt is sponsored by the North Platte Valley Sportsman Club
(NPVSC) based in Oshkosh. This is an annual event that takes place the
second weekend in December each year.
www.gardencone.com/events/goosehunt.htm
December 25 Christmas Day
December 31 New Year's Eve
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