Events for December 2017

Ord Area Chamber of Commerce
Dec 2 Daniel Martinez & The Jarana Band

Enjoy a Latin style Christmas concert featuring a flamenco guitar stylist. Tickets are available at The Golden Husk and the Ord Area Chamber office. 
  • Date:
    December 2, 2017
  • Location:
    The Golden Husk 
    129 South 16th Street, Ord 
  • Contact:
    (308) 730-8133
  • EMail:
    goldenhuskarts@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $15/adults, $10/students
Dec 3 Holiday Movie for Adults at the Ord Township Library

Enjoy a free holiday movie each Sunday from November 26 through December 17 at the Ord Township Library.
  • Date:
    December 3, 2017
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location:
    Ord Township Library 
    1718 M Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-3012
  • EMail:
    director@ordlibrary.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Sunday, November 26 & Sunday, December 3, 10 & 17 at 2:00 pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 4 Machinery Consignment Auction with Wolf, Inc.

Don't miss Wolf, Inc. Auction & Real Estate's End of the Year Machinery Consignment Auction on Monday, December 4 at 10:00 am at the Valley County Fairgrounds. Visit their website for more details. 
  • Date:
    December 4, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    Valley County Fairgrounds
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-3101
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, December 4 at 10:00 am
Dec 6 Great Western Bank's Holiday Open House
Come join us at Great Western Bank for some Holiday fun and appetizers by Jubilee Catering and Events!
Come meet Santa Claus at 2:30. 
  • Date:
    December 6, 2017
  • Time:
    2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location:
    Great Western Bank Ord
  • Date/Time Details:
    December 6th
    2:30PM - 6:30PM
Dec 6 Community Forum

The Valley County Ministerial Association invites you to this important discussion to learn about the issues of addiction in our community. The Community Forum will feature a panel of local speakers including mental health professionals, law enforcement, representatives from Know the Truth and educators. This event will also offer proactive solutions, action steps and resources to support our community. 

For more information, contact teh VCMA through Rev. Doug Durre at (308) 728-7088 or at doug@ordchurch.com. 
  • Date:
    December 6, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location:
    The Golden Husk 
    129 South 16th Street, Ord 
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-7088
  • EMail:
    doug@ordchurch.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 pm 
Dec 9 Bethany Lutheran Church Cookie Walk
Bethany Lutheran Church
Cookie Walk
Saturday, December 9th
9AM - 12PM
  • Date:
    December 9, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dec 9 Heartland Youth Ranch Christmas Open House


Join Heartland Youth Ranch for their Holiday Open House on December 9 from 4-8 pm. Enjoy food, fellowship and learn more about the activities that take place at the ranch and how your child or grandchild can participate. 
  • Date:
    December 9, 2017
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.heartlandyouthranch.org
  • Location:
    80997 Hwy 11, North Loup
    South of Ord between Ord and North Loup
  • Contact:
    (308) 496-4348
  • EMail:
    heartlandyouthranch@hotmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 9 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Dec 10 Holiday Movie for Adults at the Ord Township Library

Enjoy a free holiday movie each Sunday from November 26 through December 17 at the Ord Township Library.
  • Date:
    December 10, 2017
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location:
    Ord Township Library 
    1718 M Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-3012
  • EMail:
    director@ordlibrary.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Sunday, November 26 & Sunday, December 3, 10 & 17 at 2:00 pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 11 Valley County Tourism Committee Meeting
  • Date:
    December 11, 2017
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location:
    Valley County Tourism Office
    1514 K Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-7875
  • EMail:
    kristinafoth@ordnebraska.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, December 11 at 5:00 pm
Dec 12 Ord Area Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

 
  • Date:
    December 12, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Ord Area Chamber Office
    1514 K Street, Ord 
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-7875
  • EMail:
    kristinafoth@ordnebraska.com
Dec 13 - Dec 14 Ord's North Pole Express
  • Date:
    December 13, 2017
  • Location:
    Pick-up & drop-off will take place at Ord Elementary School
  • Contact:
    (308) 430-2443
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, December 13 & Thursday, December 14
Dec 14 Ord Housing Authority Open House

Join the Ord Housing Authority for a Holiday Open House!

Please bring 2 items for the Food Pantry to be registered for a prize. 

  • Date:
    December 14, 2017
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location:
    2410 K Street, Ord
Dec 14 Sandstone Grill Open House

Don't miss Sandstone Grill's Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 14 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Taste their delicious hor de'vores and enjoy hot cider. 
  • Date:
    December 14, 2017
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    416 Grand Avenue, Burwell 
  • Contact:
    (308) 346-4582
  • EMail:
    tenise@nctc.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, December 14 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Dec 15 Main Street Gallery Open House

Celebrate the arts during Main Street Gallery's Christmas Open House on December 15-16, 2017 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 

Enjoy refreshments and their selection of greeting cards, candles, screen printed shirts, handmade and vintage jewelry, hat and scarf sets, antiques, books, pottery and many other gift items! 

You can also view the work of Carol VanNordheim, a new art technique by Priscilla Maagarden-Andrews, new artwork and textile rugs by local artist Jenn Schauer and new wire-wrapped crystal jewelry by Crystal Sturtz of Earthy Jem Shop. 

Friday Only - book signing by Nebraska author Gordon Strong from 1:00-3:00 pm. 
  • Date:
    December 15, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location:
    Main Street Gallery 
    Downtown North Loup 
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, December 15 & Saturday, December 16 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dec 16 Main Street Gallery Open House

Celebrate the arts during Main Street Gallery's Christmas Open House on December 15-16, 2017 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 

Enjoy refreshments and their selection of greeting cards, candles, screen printed shirts, handmade and vintage jewelry, hat and scarf sets, antiques, books, pottery and many other gift items! 

You can also view the work of Carol VanNordheim, a new art technique by Priscilla Maagarden-Andrews, new artwork and textile rugs by local artist Jenn Schauer and new wire-wrapped crystal jewelry by Crystal Sturtz of Earthy Jem Shop. 

Friday Only - book signing by Nebraska author Gordon Strong from 1:00-3:00 pm. 
  • Date:
    December 16, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location:
    Main Street Gallery 
    Downtown North Loup 
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, December 15 & Saturday, December 16 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dec 16 The Darkest Day - Scratchtown Brewing Company

The darkest day is coming on December 16, 2017. Nothing is more metal than cupcakes and beer. 

Details coming soon. 
  • Date:
    December 16, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Location:
    Scratchtown Brewing Company 
    141 S. 16th Street, Ord 
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-5050
  • EMail:
    caleb@scratchtown.beer
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 16 from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Dec 16 Maschka's Building Center Customer Appreciation

Visit Maschka's Building Center for their Customer Appreciation on Saturday, December 16th from 10 am - 1 pm.

They will have many in store specials to help make your Christmas shopping convenient! Check out their Milwaukee specials, including heated coats. All on sale now!
  • Date:
    December 16, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    240 W. Bridge Street, Arcadia 
  • Contact:
    (308) 789-6252
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 16 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dec 16 Santa at Anderson Pharmacy

Stop by and get your photo with Santa at Anderson Pharmacy in Ord! 
  • Date:
    December 16, 2017
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location:
    1429 M Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-5922
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 16 from 1-3:00 pm
Dec 16 Lions Club Christmas Party

Enjoy a visit from Santa followed by free skating at the North Loup Lion's Club Christmas Party on Saturday, December 16. 
  • Date:
    December 16, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location:
    North Loup Community Building 
  • Contact:
    (308) 219-0382
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 16
Dec 17 Holiday Movie for Adults at the Ord Township Library

Enjoy a free holiday movie each Sunday from November 26 through December 17 at the Ord Township Library.
  • Date:
    December 17, 2017
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location:
    Ord Township Library 
    1718 M Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-3012
  • EMail:
    director@ordlibrary.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Sunday, November 26 & Sunday, December 3, 10 & 17 at 2:00 pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 19 BankFirst Christmas Open House
Come join BankFirst for a festive Christmas Open House full of jolly & joy!
  • Date:
    December 19, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location:

    ​BankFirst
    2710 L St.
    Ord, NE  68862
  • Date/Time Details:

    9 AM - 4 PM
Dec 21 Professional Eyecare Patient Appreciation Day

Join Professional Eyecare for their Patient Appreciation Day on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Save up to 40% on select non-prescription sunglasses. Enjoy Christmas treats and sign up to win one of two $50 gift certificates. 
  • Date:
    December 21, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location:
    1511 M Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-3229
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, December 21 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Dec 22 Christmas - Offices Closing Early

The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce and Valley County Economic Development offices will close at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 22, 2017 for the Christmas holiday. 
  • Date:
    December 22, 2017
  • Location:
    1514 K Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-7875
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, December 22, 2017
Dec 22 An Evening with Prodigal Son at Scratchtown

Spend an evening at Scratchtown Brewing Company while listing to a live performance by Prodigal Son. Find more details from the Facebook event
  • Date:
    December 22, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location:
    Scratchtown Brewing Company 
    141 South 16th Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-5050
  • EMail:
    caleb@scratchtown.beer
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, December 22 from 7:00-10:00 pm
Dec 23 Open Skating in North Loup

Enjoy Open Skating at the North Loup Community Building on Saturday, December 16 from 5:30-9:00 pm. Bring your friends and family! All are welcome!

Sponsored by the North Loup Lions Club. 
  • Date:
    December 23, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location:
    North Loup Community Building 
  • Contact:
    (308) 219-0382
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 23 from 7:00-9:00 pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    $1/person
Dec 23 - Dec 24 Ya'll Come Back Saloon's Pre-Christmas Party

Celebrate the holiday weekend at Y'all Come Back Saloon for their Pre-Christmas celebration with live music by Lost County Road. 
  • Date:
    December 23, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Location:
    127 N 16th Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-5881
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 23 from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Dec 25 Christmas - Offices Closed

The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce and Valley County Economic Development offices will be closed Monday, December 25, 2017 for the Christmas holidays. 
  • Date:
    December 25, 2017
  • Location:
    1514 K Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-7875
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, December 25, 2017
Dec 30 Movie Night at The Golden Husk

Enjoy a movie theater experience with your friends and family to celebrate the New Year!  The Golden Husk will be showing "A Dog's Purpose." Bring a picture of your favorite dog and get a free bag of popcorn! 

A devoted dog (Josh Gad) discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with a kindred spirit named Ethan (Bryce Gheisar). As the boy grows older and comes to a crossroad, the dog once again comes back into his life to remind him of his true self. Movie rated PG. 

 
  • Date:
    December 30, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenhusk/
  • Location:
    The Golden Husk 
    129 South 16th Street, Ord 
  • Contact:
    (308) 730-8133
  • EMail:
    goldenhuskarts@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 30 at 7:00 pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    $5/adults, $3/students (18 & younger), Free for children 5 and younger
Dec 31 Sunday Brunch at Jubilee Events & Catering

Enjoy an upscale Sunday brunch with Jubilee Events & Catering. Brunch will include a salad bar with scrumptious toppings, delicious breakfast, dinner and dessert choices and will feature carved beef and pork loin. 

Space is limited. Please make your reservations by calling (308) 730-1466.

Sunday Brunch dates are listed through January 2018 but will continue each Sunday throughout the year!
  • Date:
    December 31, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/Jubilee-Events-Catering-1694667643891058/
  • Location:
    Jubilee Events & Catering
    1528 L Street, Ord
  • Contact:
    Melanie Boden (308) 730-1466
  • EMail:
    jubileecatering.ord@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Sunday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Dec 31 - Jan 1 New Year's Celebration at the Ord Vet's Club

Don't miss the local favorite, Lost County Road, during the Ord Veteran Club's New Year's Eve Celebration on Sunday, December 31, 2017! 
  • Date:
    December 31, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Sunday, December 31 from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am 
  • Contact:
    (308) 728-5351
  • Date/Time Details:
    246 South 15th Street, Ord