Spookapalooza event in Lyons

Spookapalooza was held last Saturday in Lyons. I could not attend the event. Thanks to Amber Bacon for the pictures! They aren’t identified as she was very busy at the event. If you know the children, that is great. Sorry the names aren’t included. It was quite a success it appears!

What a cute bunch of kids! Great costumes. Photo Credit/Amber Bacon

Bancroft Senior Center News

8ancroft Senior Center News

* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

The Farmers Market has closed for the season and will open again next year during the growing season.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Oct.: 30: Melody chimes practice at 9:00.  Join us for coffee at 10:00. We will have a Halloween party and bingo at 2:00. Remember to vote this week for new board members. Come at 5:00 to hand out your Halloween candy at the center.

Thurs. Oct. 31: There will be Tai Chi class at 9:30 and Walking ex at 10:15. Sign up for the afternoon pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Nov. 1: Chair & Frog ex. class at 9:30. November is caregiver appreciation and Paul Siebert will sing and play several different instruments at 2:00. The public is invited to attend. Coffee and dessert will be served at 3:30.

Sat. Nov. 2: Come and enjoy the entertainers at the monthly music jam at 7:00.

Mon. Nov. 4: Bring a covered dish for the potluck dinner at noon. Cards will be played after lunch.

Tues. Nov. 5: Pool at 9:30.  Walking ex. class at 10:15. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Nov. 6: Melody chimes practice at 9:00.  Join us for coffee at 10:00. You pick the card game you want to play at 1:30.

Harvest in Iowa

Harvest by Council Bluffs, IA. Photo Credit/Angela Graham.

Harvest by Council Bluffs, IA. Photo Credit/Angela Graham.

Jack-o’-lanterns at Kay’s Creative Play Child Care

These Jack-o’-lanterns were made by the children at Kay’s Creative Play Child Care. The pumpkins were all grown in the day care pumpkin patch that the kids planted and took care of. Photo Credit/Kay Steinmeyer.

Halloween at Lyons businesses has been changed

Trick or treating at local Lyons businesses, sponsored by the Community Club, has been moved from Thursday to Friday, Nov. 1st from 4-5:30 p.m. due to state football playoffs. As of now, Logan Valley Manor will still be having their open house on Halloween from 4:00-8:00 p.m. They are serving hamburgers and hotdogs. If this changes, there will be a post to say so.

Halloween decor

Houses ready for Halloween are Pedro’s with the skeleton’s in the yard, Tanksley’s with the pumpkins and witch and Steinmeyer’s with pumpkins and other Halloween goodies. The business is Craft Cottage in Lyons that is also ready for the holiday. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Pender area farms from an aerial view

Ronny Bruns farm by Pender. Photo Credit/Justin Beck.

Krusemark farms by Pender. Photo Credit/Justin Beck.

Fall

Fall’s beautiful colors on Oakland Ave., Oakland, NE. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

LDNE Kindergarteners, parents and Mrs. Beacom enjoy Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch

LDNE Kindergarteners and parents and yes Mrs. Beacom all went down the slide at Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch. The zipline and other activities were also enjoyable. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

This scared me when I walked by at Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch as the door opened and a lady (fake of course) came out. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.