With the start of the spring 2021 semester, the Eastern
Wyoming College Fitness Center will have expanded hours beginning tomorrow, January 20th . New hours will be 5:00 am – 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Monday – Friday. The Center will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Due to high winds, the Gering Landfill will be closed for all residential and commercial loads except garbage trucks on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. The Gering Landfill will not be accepting any loads of loose garbage.
Panhandle Area Development District will host their annual planning workshop on Thursday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gering Civic Center. This workshop is open to local elected officials, clerks, planning commission and board of adjustment members, and anyone interested in or involved with community development in the Panhandle. Sessions will include planning and zoning basics, best practices for planning commission and board of adjustment meetings, informational presentations from local professional planners and a hands-on mock planning commission meeting. Lunch will be provided and beverages will be served throughout the day. Registration is $35 and is open until January 14th. To register, visit www.panhandlepartnership.com/
Panhandle Area Development District will host their annual planning workshop on Thursday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gering Civic Center. This workshop is open to local elected officials, clerks, planning commission and board of adjustment members, and anyone interested in or involved with community development in the Panhandle. Sessions will include planning and zoning basics, best practices for planning commission and board of adjustment meetings, informational presentations from local professional planners and a hands-on mock planning commission meeting. Lunch will be provided and beverages will be served throughout the day. Registration is $35 and is open until January 14th . To register, visit www.panhandlepartnership.com/events. For more information, contact Julia Hertaus at juliah@nepadd.com or 308-633-6829.
RSVP will be holding their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day food drive thru Friday, January 22, 2021. In the past, volunteers collected
donations at the Alliance Grocery Kart. This year due to COVID-19, volunteers will be going door to door using a contactless approach to collecting donations. On Monday, January 18, you can have volunteers pick up donations by calling RSVP Director Angie Flesner with an address where items may be left outside and picked up after 1:00 p.m. Donations can also be left starting today thru next Friday at the Alliance Senior Center, located at 212 Yellowstone Avenue, in the front of the building, again to remain contactless. All donated items will be taken to local food pantries. Please contact RSVP and Handyman Director Angie Flesner at (308) 762-1293 with questions.
Drive-Thru food boxes being handed out at CAPWN Commodities Warehouse, 940 Crescent Drive in Gering January 15th, 22nd, and 29th starting at 7:45am until the food runs out. Please remain in your vehicle. Only 2 households per vehicle and must be present.
Make plans to attend a live concert held at the Sandhills Drive In in Alliance this spring! Originally planned for October 24th, this event has been postponed until Spring 2021. Made possible by a partnership with the Santee Sioux Nation’s Society of Care program. Bands include Aubrey Garrett, Kalin Krohe Reference, Tanner Johns and the Canadian Tuxedos, and the main act; Plain Faraday. There is a need for more foster families in the Panhandle. Learn more about becoming a foster parent on the DHHS website. Mark your calendars for Spring 2021 and help support our foster care system!
Nebraskans can home school through high school. Classical Conversations makes homeschooling easy. Learn more about classical education and how we redeem our own education as we learn independently from mandates and required testing.
Email mseay@classicalconversations.
Let Independence Rising give your extra, gently used durable medical equipment a home.
Your donation allows Independence Rising to rent durable medical equipment to individuals who have a disability or are recovering from illness or surgery. This assistive equipment provides essential support necessary for individuals to live independently in the community.
Please contact Jamie Schweda @ Independence Rising 308-633-7025
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2020
Independence Rising will be moving to:
1807 Avenue A
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308.633.7025
Independence Rising is an Independent Living Center serving individuals with a disabling condition to achieve their community-based living goals.
The Knights of Columbus Council #2681 have cancelled their Monday night Bingo until further notice due to the COVID virus. Thank you for your support.
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness during a given point in time. The count is a part of a national effort to identify the extent of homelessness throughout the country.
If you are experiencing homelessness, we want to hear from
you and see how we can help. Join us at the Knights Hall at 1719 1st Ave in Scottsbluff for a “drive through” dinner of chili and rolls!
Questions? Call 308.765.5286
Drive-Thru food boxes being handed out at CAPWN Commodities Warehouse, 940 Crescent Drive in Gering January 15th, 22nd, and 29th starting at 7:45am until the food runs out. Please remain in your vehicle. Only 2 households per vehicle and must be present.
The 2021 Wine Tasting fundraiser for the West Nebraska Arts Center has been canceled. We find it unfortunate that we are having to take this action; however, we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to take health precautions. We still encourage donations. We are hoping to find other avenues to pique interest and support for the West Nebraska Arts Center and the arts. Keep an eye out on our website and Facebook page for coming attractions and events!
EWC Sagebrush and Roses event canceled (Torrington, Wyoming, December 1, 2020)….Eastern Wyoming College officials have announced the cancelation of the 2021 Sagebrush and Roses event scheduled for January 31, 2021 at the Goshen County Rendezvous Center. This popular black tie, blue jean gala is held each January by the EWC Foundation. Funds raised benefit the agricultural programs at the College. “This was a tough decision for us as we know our community loves this event as much as we do,” said Tami Afdahl, Director of College Relations. “The health and safety of our students, employees, donors, and community drove our decision. As a committee, we will put our focus on making the January 2022
event a special one to remember!” The 2022 event will be held on January 30, 2022.
Let Independence Rising give your extra, gently used durable medical equipment a home.
Your donation allows Independence Rising to rent durable medical equipment to individuals who have a disability or are recovering from illness or surgery. This assistive equipment provides essential support necessary for individuals to live independently in the community.
Please contact Jamie Schweda @ Independence Rising 308-633-7025
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2020
Independence Rising will be moving to:
1807 Avenue A
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308.633.7025
Independence Rising is an Independent Living Center serving individuals with a disabling condition to achieve their community-based living goals.
The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library will be having new carpet installed beginning February 1, 2021. The library will be closed for the duration of the project, expected to last roughly one month.
The Knights of Columbus Council #2681 have cancelled their Monday night Bingo until further notice due to the COVID virus. Thank you for your support.
The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library will be having new carpet installed beginning February 1, 2021. The library will be closed for the duration of the project, expected to last roughly one month.