Friday April 15th Northeast Elementary will hold their annual carnival. You do not need to have a child attending school to be able to come and enjoy the evening. The money raised helps with a variety of school improvements. There is a bake sale, silent auction, and plenty of games for the family! Come support our school and enjoy an evening of fun! The hours are from 5-8 PM
Saturday April 16th The Festival of the Young Child will be held at the YMCA from 10AM-1 PM. This free family event will feature face painting, games, food, entertainment, and more!
Saturday April 16th MOPS is hosting a Spring Party for our MOPS families from 11-12:30, feel free to stop by any time during that time.There will several different stations for the kids to participate in and a light snack will be available.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Graham Cracker Peep House- Easter Idea
Tip Junkie featured the cutest idea for your little ones to make. They were found on the Kasey Buick blog, which is too cute btw.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Twin Creek Movie Theater in Bellevue
Movies are $2. Showtimes are Saturday at 10 and Sunday at 11.
Feb. 12-13 Nanny McFee Returns
Feb 19-20 Alpha and Omega
Feb 26-27 Cats and Dogs Revenge of Kitty Galore
March 5-6 Legend of Guardians
March 12-13 Megamind
March 19-20 Yogi Bear
Click here for more info
Monday, January 17, 2011
PMS- Preschool Mom's Survival Night!
Come down to Midwest Lanes for a Mom's Night Out on January 26th. We will be meeting at 6:30 PM for bowling and fun! Food is available for purchase.Hope to you see you there!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
January Book Club
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen is our January book club selection. Becca has selected this book for us and we will be meeting at her house on January 25th at 6:30. Please feel free to join in with book club anytime or just with the books you are interested in.The book hits the big screen (or the big top, however you want to put it!) on April 15th. You can be sure that several book club members will be going...feel free to come along, even if you don't come to book club!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
New Years Eve Fun
Click here for some fantastic fun for families to celebrate New Year's Eve. It has some great ideas and can be enjoyed by kids and parents! Many of us like to stick close to home on this holiday and the countdown box sounds like so much fun! You could adapt it for earlier hours in the evening if you don't plan on keeping the kiddos up late.
Family Fun is also full of good ideas for games, crafts, and recipes for NYE and NY day. Click here to check that out.
Did you know that Black-Eyed Peas are A Southern Tradition for Luck and Prosperity in the New Year? Click here for some interesting facts and ways to serve them.
Family Fun is also full of good ideas for games, crafts, and recipes for NYE and NY day. Click here to check that out.
Did you know that Black-Eyed Peas are A Southern Tradition for Luck and Prosperity in the New Year? Click here for some interesting facts and ways to serve them.
Want to get out and enjoy some fun? Here are a few ideas of things going on in the Metro:
Omaha Children's Museum: First Night of Play We did this last year and had a blast!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Free Admission to Lauritzen Gardens
This December, Lauritzen Gardens has a special gift for you. Due to the incredible generosity of a spirited donor, the garden is offering free admission every Sunday in December!
Visitors to the garden on Sundays, December 5, 12, 19 and 26 will receive free admission to stroll the magnificent holiday show which boasts thousands of unique poinsettias including 700 situated in a 20 foot tall poinsettia tree. Adding charm and nostalgia to the exhibit are four large model trains from the garden's model railroad garden. For the first time, this year's display will include a model train line whirring overhead near the center of the display and through the poinsettia tree. The track for this train includes three bridges from the model railroad garden and a larger suspension bridge created using natural materials like twigs and branches
Visitors to the garden on Sundays, December 5, 12, 19 and 26 will receive free admission to stroll the magnificent holiday show which boasts thousands of unique poinsettias including 700 situated in a 20 foot tall poinsettia tree. Adding charm and nostalgia to the exhibit are four large model trains from the garden's model railroad garden. For the first time, this year's display will include a model train line whirring overhead near the center of the display and through the poinsettia tree. The track for this train includes three bridges from the model railroad garden and a larger suspension bridge created using natural materials like twigs and branches
Community Events
Soup & Song will be held December 5th from 5-7 PM at Holy Rosary Church. Tickets are $10 each or $30 for a family. All donations from the evening will be used for utility assistance in our community. Local musicians will include the Bells of Grace (with our own Monica M.)
Humane Society Spaghetti Dinner will be held December 11th from 4-7 PM at GUMC. For more info contact the Opinion Tribune or Holly at 527 0753
Humane Society Spaghetti Dinner will be held December 11th from 4-7 PM at GUMC. For more info contact the Opinion Tribune or Holly at 527 0753
GUMC Christmas Program
The Christmas Program at Grace will be December 19th at 6:30 PM. Following the program, all are welcome to gather in the fellowship hall for refreshments and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The title of the program is "The Christmas Program" and is the story of Jesus' birth told through poetic scripture, nativity, and song.
The title of the program is "The Christmas Program" and is the story of Jesus' birth told through poetic scripture, nativity, and song.
Advent Festival
The Grace United Methodist Church Advent Festival is Wednesday, December 8th from 4-7 p.m.
Any children ages 2 years through 6th grade are welcome to participate.
There will be several different crafts to make, cookies to decorate and eat, and shopping for Christmas presents in the Christmas Shoppe. While children are shopping for family members and friends, a tea room is available for adults to enjoy a cup of hot cider and goodies. Otherwise parents are encouraged to accompany their children during the festival. Most importantly, there will be a Nativity to visit and hear the story of baby Jesus. This is a very special time to talk to Joseph and Mary and to remember the importance of Christ’s birth. Children may bring a new gift to present Jesus which will be donated to The Love Tree.
Any children ages 2 years through 6th grade are welcome to participate.
There will be several different crafts to make, cookies to decorate and eat, and shopping for Christmas presents in the Christmas Shoppe. While children are shopping for family members and friends, a tea room is available for adults to enjoy a cup of hot cider and goodies. Otherwise parents are encouraged to accompany their children during the festival. Most importantly, there will be a Nativity to visit and hear the story of baby Jesus. This is a very special time to talk to Joseph and Mary and to remember the importance of Christ’s birth. Children may bring a new gift to present Jesus which will be donated to The Love Tree.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Christmas Party Time!
Glenwood MOPS Christmas Party
Host:Steering Team
Phone: 527-9574
When: Wednesday, December 08 at 06:30 PM
Where:Carla's
The Steering Team would like to invite you to an evening of food, fun and friends. We will be making delicious soups for you to enjoy.
Please bring an appetizer, side dish or sweet treat to share.
We will be having the "Oh So Fun" ornament exchange again this year. Please bring a wrapped ornament ($5.00 or less).
We are also asking for a canned good item to be donated to The Storehouse.
Thanks and Hope to see you all there!!
Host:Steering Team
Phone: 527-9574
When: Wednesday, December 08 at 06:30 PM
Where:Carla's
The Steering Team would like to invite you to an evening of food, fun and friends. We will be making delicious soups for you to enjoy.
Please bring an appetizer, side dish or sweet treat to share.
We will be having the "Oh So Fun" ornament exchange again this year. Please bring a wrapped ornament ($5.00 or less).
We are also asking for a canned good item to be donated to The Storehouse.
Thanks and Hope to see you all there!!
Glenwood Lights on the Square
Glenwood Lights on the Square Holiday Spectacular
4:30pm-8:00pm * December 2nd
Chamber sponsored After Hours at SUNBRIDGES- Cash bar, Cocoa, Cider and Goodies
Soup Supper at The SENIOR CENTER from 6:00pm-8:00pm ~ good will donation
Santa pays a visit at the SENIOR CENTER
**MOPS of Glenwood will have cookie decorating for the children at The SENIOR CENTER**
Live Music at the SUNBRIDGES and The SENIOR CENTER
Parade of Trees at the Mills County HISTORICAL MUSEUM
A Family Christmas Savanger Hunt- pick up your questions at The SENIOR CENTER
Hayrack Rides in the TOWN SQUARE provided by Garden Treasures
MCCORMICK STATION has Wine Tasting from 4:30pm-8:00pm
MANY of our Local BUSINESSES will be open late to show their customer appreciation, get your holiday goodies and/or services right here in GLENWOOD.
4:30pm-8:00pm * December 2nd
Chamber sponsored After Hours at SUNBRIDGES- Cash bar, Cocoa, Cider and Goodies
Soup Supper at The SENIOR CENTER from 6:00pm-8:00pm ~ good will donation
Santa pays a visit at the SENIOR CENTER
**MOPS of Glenwood will have cookie decorating for the children at The SENIOR CENTER**
Live Music at the SUNBRIDGES and The SENIOR CENTER
Parade of Trees at the Mills County HISTORICAL MUSEUM
A Family Christmas Savanger Hunt- pick up your questions at The SENIOR CENTER
Hayrack Rides in the TOWN SQUARE provided by Garden Treasures
MCCORMICK STATION has Wine Tasting from 4:30pm-8:00pm
MANY of our Local BUSINESSES will be open late to show their customer appreciation, get your holiday goodies and/or services right here in GLENWOOD.
Festival of Trees
Join us for a tour of the Mills County Museum's Festival of Trees on December 4th at 9:00. We will tour the 35+ trees on display at the museum and then enjoy some juice and rolls. You are welcome to bring your kids with you if wanted.You won't want to miss the MOPS tree and the MOPPETS tree- made with ornaments created by our own little ones!
Please RSVP to Amber at amberloo22@aol.com by December 2nd
Sunday, November 7, 2010
VeggieTales Live!
Veggie Tales Live Presents Sing Yourself Silly at the Bellevue Christian Center November 16th at 2 PM & 7 PM
The Veggies are at it again! Bob, Larry and the whole crew are taking to the stage with the silliest Silly Song Countdown ever! They have prepared the best of the best, the most classic of the classic, and the absolute silliest of the silly. But sometimes silliness just isn't enough! Archie prefers lesson songs, Mr. Lunt wants to sing about food, and Jimmy and Jerry are stuck in the 80's! Everyone wants their turn, and their songs in the show, but there's only so much time! The entire VeggieTales crew will have to learn the importance of sharing to make this show work!
A high-energy song and dance spectacular for the whole family, this show will have you singing along, dancing in the aisles and smiling so hard your teeth will ache! Fan favorites include classic silly songs such as His Cheeseburger, I Love My Lips, The Hairbrush Song, and so many more! So join your favorite singing and dancing Veggies and SING YOURSELF SILLY!
Purchase your tickets in the foyer on Sunday or at itickets.com.
The Veggies are at it again! Bob, Larry and the whole crew are taking to the stage with the silliest Silly Song Countdown ever! They have prepared the best of the best, the most classic of the classic, and the absolute silliest of the silly. But sometimes silliness just isn't enough! Archie prefers lesson songs, Mr. Lunt wants to sing about food, and Jimmy and Jerry are stuck in the 80's! Everyone wants their turn, and their songs in the show, but there's only so much time! The entire VeggieTales crew will have to learn the importance of sharing to make this show work!
A high-energy song and dance spectacular for the whole family, this show will have you singing along, dancing in the aisles and smiling so hard your teeth will ache! Fan favorites include classic silly songs such as His Cheeseburger, I Love My Lips, The Hairbrush Song, and so many more! So join your favorite singing and dancing Veggies and SING YOURSELF SILLY!
Purchase your tickets in the foyer on Sunday or at itickets.com.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Special Offer
Dr. Seuss’ magical tale How The Grinch Stole Christmas
comes to life in this hit Broadway musical, featuring favorite songs like
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch and Welcome, Christmas
from the original animated TV special. Share this heartwarming
holiday classic with the ones you love!
$10 off each ticket!* Promo code: GREEN
Hurry – Limited time offer!
Click here to purchase tickets
Halloween Happenings!
Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department
Pancake Feed
October 31st 9 AM- 1 PM
Free Will Offering
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Trick or Treat at Linwood Estates
700 N. Linn St.
5:30-7 PM
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Cookies & Cocoa at the Fire Station
Halloween Evening 7-9 PM
Free Glow necklaces starting at 5 PM
Pancake Feed
October 31st 9 AM- 1 PM
Free Will Offering
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Trick or Treat at Linwood Estates
700 N. Linn St.
5:30-7 PM
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Cookies & Cocoa at the Fire Station
Halloween Evening 7-9 PM
Free Glow necklaces starting at 5 PM
Monday, September 20, 2010
Photo Day with My MoJo Photo
Photo Day with My MoJo Photo-- October 23 & October 28
Check out the pics at My MoJo Photo.
This is a great opportunity to get some photos of your children or family in time for the holidays. Joanna takes amazing photos and they will be treasured for years to come. She is offering a special MOPS package for $45. The package includes 8x10, 2 5x7s, and 8 wallets. Additional sheets will be available for $15 (meaning $15 for one 8x10, $15 for 2-5x7s or 4x6s, and $15 for 8 wallets.) Larger prints are available and would be discounted as well.
Please BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW to reserve your time-- email amberloo22@aol.com with time choice and # of people in photo.
Times available are:
October 23rd
9:00 Tanis
9:45 Roni
10:30 Ashley
11:15 Amber
12:30 Christie
3:00
4:15 Lynette
5:00 Anne P.
5:45
October 28th
3:30
4:15
5:00 Leeann
5:45
6:30
Check out the pics at My MoJo Photo.
This is a great opportunity to get some photos of your children or family in time for the holidays. Joanna takes amazing photos and they will be treasured for years to come. She is offering a special MOPS package for $45. The package includes 8x10, 2 5x7s, and 8 wallets. Additional sheets will be available for $15 (meaning $15 for one 8x10, $15 for 2-5x7s or 4x6s, and $15 for 8 wallets.) Larger prints are available and would be discounted as well.
Please BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW to reserve your time-- email amberloo22@aol.com with time choice and # of people in photo.
Times available are:
October 23rd
9:00 Tanis
9:45 Roni
10:30 Ashley
11:15 Amber
12:30 Christie
3:00
4:15 Lynette
5:00 Anne P.
5:45
October 28th
3:30
4:15
5:00 Leeann
5:45
6:30
Friday, September 17, 2010
Book Club
We had a great time on Thursday evening at the movie Eat, Pray, Love. A few of us loved the book and some thought it was just so-so, but I think we all agreed that we enjoyed the movie. Our next book club selection is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.
We will be meeting on November 16th at 6:30 @ Stephanie's. Email her for directions~ hope to see you there!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
MOPS Fall Family Party
The Fall Family Party last year was so much fun! We hope you will join us as we look forward to another great day!
When: Saturday October 16th, 2010
11:00 AM
Where: Garden Treasures- Glenwood
We will be taking a hayrack ride out to the "pumpkin patch" and pumpkins are available for purchase if desired.
Sack lunches are welcome and costumes are welcome!
Please RSVP by October 9th so we have an accurate count.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Glenwood Scarecrow Day
8th Annual Glenwood Squarecrow Day!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Treating on the Glenwood Square, Hayrides, and 4-H games
10 - 11 a.m. Costume Parade Registration @ Legion
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Chili/Hot Dog Feed @ Legion
11:15 a.m. Costume Parade Line-up and Judging on courthouse lawn
11:30 a.m. Costume Parade around courthouse sidewalk
12 p.m. Costume Parade winners announced & prizes awarded @ Legion
Saturday, October 23, 2010
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Treating on the Glenwood Square, Hayrides, and 4-H games
10 - 11 a.m. Costume Parade Registration @ Legion
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Chili/Hot Dog Feed @ Legion
11:15 a.m. Costume Parade Line-up and Judging on courthouse lawn
11:30 a.m. Costume Parade around courthouse sidewalk
12 p.m. Costume Parade winners announced & prizes awarded @ Legion
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