George The Cat Attacks St. Paddy Gnome

Good morning! Typical spring weather here in western Nebraska. Nice and pleasant, windy, with rain and snow!

This week and weekend many people will be celebrating St. Paddy’s Day; here is to you and your fun and safety if you are one of them.

I have a little green St. Paddy gnome that my cat George has gotten a hold of several times this past month. His little four leaf clover and buckle have been glued on more than once. Darn cat.

The schoolhouse has very little going on compared to how their weeks usually go. Tomorrow, March 15th, there will be no school and Sunday the students participating in the Close Up program will be heading to Denver International Airport for their trip to DC and NYC. They will return the following Sunday.

This is such an educational trip and I would encourage all students to go when they have the opportunity. I know from personal experience that it is well worth it. Safe travel to you all.

On the 19th, the Quiz Bowl students will compete at Creek Valley. Good luck and be safe!

For the rest of us, here is a little of what is happening in the area beginning on Thursday, March 14th

In Mitchell, the FFA class will be holding a Labor Auction with a meal and a silent auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. March 14 with the regular auction beginning at 7 p.m. This will take place in the Mitchell elementary school gym.

The Midwest Theater will start the weekend movie at 1:30 p.m. and the movie is “The Muppet Movie” celebrating its 45 year anniversary. It will play again that evening at 7 and on the 16th at 7 p.m. and the 17th at 1:30 p.m. Also at the Midwest on the 16th at 1:30 p.m., the Marx Brothers will perform in the classic 1933 film “Duck Soup.”

On Saturday morning, up north in Alliance at the recreation center, there will be a Shamrock Shuffle 5K run beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Also on Saturday, the Winter Farmers Market will be at the Legacy of the Plains Museum between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

If you have never been to the French Door Antique Mall in Sidney here is a good chance to check them out. They will have their Spring Open House between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Some great displays!

UMF of Nebraska will host a Penny Carnival beginning at 11 a.m. at 2302 Frontage Road in Scottsbluff.

Heading further north up in Harrison at the Agate Fossil Beds, there will be a Hands On Science experience in conjunction with the Oglala Lakota College. This will begin at noon Saturday, and they are located at 301 River Road.

At 2 p.m. Satuday, the Gering Library will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day between 2 and 4 p.m. with many activities and snacks.

Last but not the least on the 16th, the American Legion in Bayard at 5 p.m. will host “Nite On The Town” and everyone is welcome.

On Sunday the 17th, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

In Kimball, Beer and Loathing, 206 Chestnut St., will celebrate St. Paddy’s Day all weekend. See ad on Page A2.

On Monday, March 18th Tinker Tots for ages 3-5 will be between 6 and 7 p.m. at the Gering Library. Also there, the informational class American Wines/Wine 101 will be at 6 p.m. on the 18th and 19th and Wine 201 Latin American Wines will be on the 18th at 6 p.m. Contact information is 308-436-7433.

Tuesday, the 19th there will be a live performance at the Midwest Theater. Hotel California- The Original Eagles Tribute will begin at 7 p.m.

On the following day, there will be a workshop titled “Tree Pruning & Community Forestry,” hosted by the NPNRD between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Carpenter Center in Gering, 116 Terry Blvd, RSVP at 308-632-2749.

Well. There you go, all I know. Have a great week and take care until next time. Barb Cross at 436-7152.