Events for May 2017

Don't miss Hilltop Gardens' annual Open House. Find all you need for your garden and landscaping plans. 

Join Central Community College for a one-day, worldwide leadership event - Leadercast 2017!

Discover ways to live a life that is powered by purpose and connect with local and national leaders. 

A limited amount of seats are available at the $50 registration rate. Once those seats are filled, registration increases to $100. Your registration fee includes a light breakfast and lunch at the Ord Learning Center. 

Register online to attend Leadercast at the CCC Ord Learning Center!

Guest speaker Dave Titterington, from Lincoln’s Wild Bird Habitat Store, will share his knowledge of different types of feed and feeders to attract a variety of birds. Amy Hughes from Loup Rivers Scenic Byways will present Binoculars 101. 

There will be door prizes and fun bird giveaways.
Pack a sack lunch and stay to explore this historical place and observe bird feeders the fort has on site.
 

To register call: (308) 346-4715 

Must have vehicle Park Entry Permit, available at Park Office.

May 2017 Agenda 
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May 2017 Agenda
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4th Annual Ericson Lake Catch and Release Fishing Derby. 4 classes of the largest of bass, crappie, northern and catfish. A total of $300 cash and prizes available. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Derby will start promptly at 8:15 a.m.a nd run until 1:30 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per entrant.

150 Years of Statehood

Saturday Activities​
In celebration of Nebraska's 150th Anniversary of statehood, Fort Hartsuff will be hosting a weekend of drilling and tactical maneuvers, 21-gun salute and full-dress parade, skirmishes, a game of rounder on the parade ground, dedication of the Fort's new 37 star flag, and a social gathering on the veranda of the Barracks.

Sunday Activities
10AM   Military Church Service
11AM   Drill Call
12PM   Dinner Call
3PM     Soldiers dismissed and pack up

A state park permit is required. Find the Facebook event here. 

 

For more details, contact the Nebraska Extension office at the Valley County Fairgrounds. 

It's spring cleanup time at Heartland Youth Ranch. Anyone interested in helping with landscaping projects or sprucing up the grounds is welcome to join their cleanup day. 

Learn more about Heartland Youth Ranch from their website or Facebook page. 

In celebration of Beef Month, Scratchtown is pairing their smoked beerfest with a BBQ competition. 

Their partnership with the Nebraska Cattlemen - Burwell Affiliate will raise funds and food for the Ord Food Pantry. Follow the Facebook event for details as they evolve. 

The Valley County Museum will be opening each weekday from 1:00-4:00 pm beginning May 22.

A new feature at the museum is the Silent Auction from May 22 - July 2. On the Silent Auction are pictures, a quilt, home decor, collectible tractors and other items. Money from the Silent Auction will be used for roof repair, museum upkeep and materials for preservation of items donated to the museum. Stop in and place a bid now. Bidding closes alumni weekend. 

Never been in the museum? Now is the time to see what we have! If you have been in before, see new things on display! 

Does your child have an entrepreneurial spirit? Capture their energy and passion for owning and operating their own business and contributing to their during ESI Camp!

This year's ESI Camp includes a trip to Innovation Campus in Lincoln. 

ESI Camp will challenge young people to develop their leadership, communication and entrepreneurial skills. Youth will be inspired to use their talents and passions to create innovative, sustainable businesses and establish meaningful connections with community business leaders. Youth will gain the skills and resources necessary to continue growing and evolving their businesses in the future and be empowered to make a difference in their communities through the Head, Heart, Hands and Health life skills model. 

The camp is for 10 year-olds or older and entering 5th grade in Fall 2017. 

Download a registration brochure and form here. The brochure also includes information on a Parent Booster Club. 

As the leading healthcare organization in our region, VCHS is bringing together dozens of healthcare providers, organizations, and businesses to offer a morning of health education, insightful displays, hands-on activities, discounted labs, delicious breakfast, and exciting giveaways for the entire family! 

Mark your calendars for the 2017 VCHS Health Fair – "A Healthier Ride” – on Tuesday, May 23 from 6 – 10 a.m. at the VCHS Hospital, 2707 L Street, Ord. 

More information and lab pre-registration forms are available athttps://goo.gl/TEzIdA, or at the VCHS Hospital and Ord, Burwell, and Loup City Medical Clinics. 

We invite you to join us on May 23 at the 2017 VCHS Health Fair! 

Questions? Please contact Beth at 308.728.4397 or eknapinski@valleycountyhealthsystem.org.

Enjoy special savings during Ace Hardware's Open House on Thursday, May 25 from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Take 25% off plants and flowers from the greenhouse along with other great savings! 

The first 100 customers will get to spin the wheel for an additional 10% - 50% OFF! 

Hourly drawings will take place from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. 

A free hot dog lunch will be served from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. 

Don't miss the Traeger gill demonstration from 2:00-3:00 pm. 

 

The Shrine Circus is coming to the Valley County Fairgrounds on May 26. Performances at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. 

Advance adult tickets are $10 ($12 at the door). Tickets for preschool and elementary students are free. Advance tickets are available at the Ord Area Chamber office.

The Concert will be held on May 26^th at 5:30, on the Valley County Courthouse Steps! If it rains, the event will be held at Golden Husk.

Build a Better World during the Ord Township Library's Summer Reading Program! Activities for all ages take place from June through mid-July. 

Story Time @ Your Library is also available at the Ord Township Library for ages 0-4 on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays of each month at 10:30 am or 7:00 pm. 

Come see the movie "The Rookie" at The Golden Husk
This week’s movie is sponsored by Griess Automotive, LLC & KC Pest Control

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Trotter Event Center with live music by Karlee Severance and the D.J. Bridwell Band from 8:00-12:30 pm. 

Elyria Gardens Food Truck will be serving up some tasty burgers and hot dogs with lots of variety. 

On top of all that, veterans receive their first drink free! 

Join the Ord Volunteer Fire Department at their annual free will donation pancake feed!

The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce and Valley County Economic Development Offices will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. 

The 78th Annual Sandhills Cattle Association Convention is taking place in Ord at the Valley County Fairgrounds.  

Learn more here. 

 

 

Story Time @ YOUR Library

Grow a Friendship Tree

 

On the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays 

10:30 am or 7:00 pm

 

@ The Ord Township Library

 

All children ages birth to toddler years are welcome to attend.  During story time children and their parents and or caregivers will gather on the main level of the library, listen to stories, sing songs and participate in activities.  

 

Information you need to know before the fun begins:

 

• A registration form is needed for each child to participate. 

 

• Plan on attending story times with your children or have another adult with your children at all times.  This is a very young group and will require all hands on deck to make the program go smoothly.  It is also a wonderful opportunity to have constructive time to interact with your child.  

 

• Two times are offered to accommodate all parents' schedules. It will be the same program during each time frame on the same day.  

 

• Like us on our Facebook page – “Ord Township Library” to see glimpses of your kids from time to time.  

 

• A library membership is not required to attend Story Time.  However, anyone wishing to check out books from the library must have a library card membership. Membership is free to those who live within Ord Township.  If you live outside of a three mile radius of Ord, there will be a patron fee to check out books.

 

• With such a wide range of ages attending, you will have to determine your child's ability to participate.  Maybe they aren't ready to sit in a chair and do a craft but they can sit for 10 minutes to listen to stories.  When your child is done please feel free to take them home.  

 

• We are offering this program during times that the library is normally closed to devote our entire attention to the children.