The Big Man Coming To Banner School For Breakfast Dec. 7

Good morning, Banner County friends near and far.

As I write this, we are awaiting a predicted snowstorm. I am quite happy to keep on waiting. It would be great if all of you that are traveling for Thanksgiving do so in safety.

We did have school here for two days this week, and everyone will enjoy today through Sunday off for the holiday. However, next week they will be back to it and December.

On Monday, December 1 at 9 a.m. the junior high wrestling team will compete at Bayard, and on Wednesday, December 4 the One Act  students will have District competition in Hyannis. Good luck and safe travel to all of you.

Next Saturday, December 7 will be the second annual Breakfast with Santa at the Banner County School.

It will begin at 10 a.m. with many crafts in the small gym, pictures with Santa, and carriage rides, plus breakfast of course!

Birthdays here this week include Brensten McGowan, Hope Wurdemen, Don Cashler, David Griffiths, Tanner Groves and Pam Olsen. Happy Happy Birthday!

Anniversary congratulation go out to Mr. & Mrs. Monty Stoddard, Pat Mooney and Mark Knaub.

Today is November 28 – Happy Thanksgiving! There are opportunities for free Thanksgiving dinners. One is at the Guadalupe Center for the annual Thanksgiving in the Valley Dinner from 11-1:30  p.m., and another is at the Legion Hall in Morrill from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.

There will also be a Free Soup Dinner the following evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Scottsbluff Church of Christ located at 1919 Ave. N.

The fun and famous Santa's Village in Gering will open up the doors on Friday evening, November 29, while you enjoy the Christmas Parade. This year the theme is "A Taste of Christmas," and the parade will begin at 6 p.m.

On Saturday, November 30,  the Annual Christmas Festival will begin at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center in Alliance. This is their 24th anniversary, and it will run through December 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Times may vary some days, and there will be silent auctions, entertainment , and refreshments.

The Vintage Clothing exhibit " Enchant " will come to an end here soon. They will be open at the Ash Hollow State Historical Park on the 30th from noon until 5 p.m. and present a style show on Sunday, December 1. 

Also on Sunday the Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet will be available from 8 a.m. to noon at 1719 1st Avenue. The Midwest Theater will offer a free movie on this date at 7:30 p.m., the "Polar Express" – pretty great on the big screen – and it follow the Scottsbluff Christmas Parade, which will start at 6 p.m.

Students at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington will once again hold a Holiday Wreath silent auction on campus from Sunday, December 1-6. 

On December 3 there will be a Tree Pest workshop at the Gering Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m ... or 1 p.m. Both times were listed so I do not know for sure. However, you could check with them when you register online at nfs.unl.edu/workshops.

Storytimes will continue at the Gering library on the 4th from 10-11 a.m for the toddlers and for Legos from 3-4 p.m.

Also on this date there will be a Chamber of Commerce Agri-Bussines Sugar Tour in Scottsbluff. Register for this one by calling 632-2133 or at scottsbluffgering.net.

Well, I sincerely hope you all have the very best Thanksgiving, and take care until next time.

Barb Cross is at 436-7152.