The Good, Bad & Ugly Of All That Rain

Good morning, little soggy out there. Although the rain was greatly needed and appreciated by many, so much all at once has caused quite a lot of damage to some of our roads.

Water over the roads and creating ditches and lakes where there are not any. I had a lot of hail that tore the trees up badly, but the grass sure does look nice!

This is the last week of school and the weather has created some schedule changes.

Patron’s Day was supposed to be Monday and because the track was a puddle, it has been moved to Thursday, TODAY! That is still the last day of school and the Pre-K field trip. I think we used to do that earlier in the year by a week or so, but we also didn’t travel so much and so far for sport competitions, or for field trips.

It all takes time, and then of course there is the academics and finals. Way way back school started later, after Labor Day and got out a little later in the spring. Yep, the times keep on changing!

Following that last day, the high school field and track championships will be the 19th & 20th and for more information, please call the school at 436-5262. Happy summer everyone! Saturday, May 20th is the Free fishing and park permit entry day for all of the Nebraska State Parks, all day.

I hope the weather cooperates and we all have a chance to enjoy one, or many, of our beautiful parks!

Chadron State Park will be hosting the northwestern Nebraska Volksmarch on that day. You may start anytime between 8 and 11 a.m. and must finish by 2 p.m.

There is a Grief Support group that meets every 3rd Thursday. This month that is tonight, May 18th. They meet at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Plaza in the Cheyenne room.

Meadowlark Hearth Farm will be offering gardening classes each 3rd Sunday through October. The classes are from 3:30-5 p.m. and you are welcome to attend one or all. For more information visit their website. They are located at 120024 Everett Drive in Scottsbluff.

At the Midwest Theater, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will play on the 19th at 7:30 p.m., the 20th at 6:30 p.m and on the 21st at 1:30 p.m.

A sure sign of summer is the opening of the SkyView Drive-In, and this weekend they are opening with the movie “FAST X.” Starting the 18th to 21st, the gates will open at 8 p.m. with showtime at 8:45 p.m.

Also at the Midwest on the 20th at 1:30 p.m. the classic movie ‘Robin Hood’ will show. It is Free with a free will donation box available.

The Gering Library will host the “Art” of Self Care on Monday, May 22nd. Join them there for a de-stress hour, 7-8 p.m., while they make art, drink tea, or just relax. Everyone is welcome.

On Thursday, the 24th there will be a Pet Health Fair in Uptown Scottsbluff starting from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Many vaccines will be available, and if you have current records bring them. This is for both dogs and cats, so cats in carriers and/or on leashes and dogs on leashes, please. This is hosted by the Panhandle Humane Society and will be in the old Herbergers building.

Also on the 24th at 1824 Broadway in Scottsbluff, The Flyover Brewing Company will host a Four Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night. This is sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is for adults only. Game time is 7 p.m.

Well that is it for now, take care until next time. Barb Cross at 436-7152.