Friends of Greenwood Newsletter November 26, 2025

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Peterson Ground Roots and Sammy Peterson

1010 N 17th Ave. Ashland, NE, United States, Nebraska 68003

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You’re Invited!

Open Door Thanksgiving Feast
We’re hosting a FREE homecooked Thanksgiving dinner, and we’d love for you to come share a meal with us. Whether you’re bringing family, friends, or just yourself, there is a place for you at our table. Doors are open to all – come as you are and stay as long as you like.

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving together as a community.

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Business Listing Update - Last Chance Before Black Friday!
Since Covid, our Business Directory (Click Here) has been out of Date. Great News! We are updating our Business directory so that it is attractive & useful for the Holiday Season
Starting w/ Black Friday 11/28
We Need You - Please Click Here to add your current info FREE for the Business Directory (Click Here).
If you Know Someone who is a Small Business forward this Newsletter to them. The updated directory will offer easy links to your On Line Shopping, your appointment calendar, FaceBook and your Text Mobile Number to help everyone to Buy Local This is a core mission of NCWP.org and we are excited! Questions? leave us a VM at 402-968-0821

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Add you Business FREE FOREVER - Click Here - Get the Newsletter - Click Here

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DO YOU NEED HELP with FOOD, HOUSING or OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES?
SENCA (Southeast Nebraska Community Action) is HERE to HELP YOU!

www.senca.org

To drop off donations or pick up food at the local food pantry, you need to make an appointment.

Monday - Friday
8am - 4:30 pm
Call or text for appointment, 402-297-7418

SENCA Cass County Outreach
First Presbyterian Church, lower level
701 Chicago Ave.
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

(Please enter the lower level on the north side of the church at the driveway directly across from Oakmont Drive, off of Chicago Avenue.)

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WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SHUT DOWN MODE....MANY MORE PEOPLE WILL BE USING THE FOOD PANTRY SO PLEASE CONSIDER DONATE TO OUR FOOD PANTRY....

AND TO THOSE WHO NEED THE FOOD PANTRY PLEASE COME TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 619 MAIN STREET DURING OFFICE OR LIBRARY HOURS AND IF THOSE HOURS ARE NOT WORKING FOR YOU PLEASE CALL THE VILLAGE OFFICE 402 789*2300 DURING OPERATING HOURS AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO UTILIZE THE FOOD PANTRY.

Folks, PLEASE use our food pantry anytime during Village of Greenwood Nebraskaor Library hours.

DONORS: Thank you to everyone who has donated to the food pantry! Most popular items usually do not require cooking on a stove, such as canned ravioli, corn beef hash, Progresso soups (they're non-condensed), cups of applesause or fruit, and personal care items.

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Have a little football fever? Play the NE vs. IA football squares game to help out the Ashland-Greenwood junior class as they fundraise for post prom. It only takes a few seconds to sign up from your phone:

https://bit.ly/agprom26?

We will also have a booth set up this afternoon as we cheer on the A-G Bluejays during the 3 p.m. district playoff game. Come see us, get your squares, and support post-prom!

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The Silver Street Band and Ashland’s Community Choir invite you to join us for our holiday concert!

Sunday, December 7th at 6 PM at the Ashland-Greenwood Performing Arts Center

Reception to follow
Suggested Admission: $6 Adults / $4 Kids
All proceeds support the community music program

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Your Ugly Christmas Sweater/Sweatshirt Contest!

Ashland’s Hometown Christmas Dec. 13th

Dig your old ugly sweater or sweatshirt out or make one to enter the Ugly Sweater/Sweatshirt contest! Anyone can come anytime between ten noon or one to three to the front of the ACRC Library to enter. Easy to do. Record your name and phone number to receive a number to pin on your holiday sweater/sweatshirt. We take a photo of you with you wearing your entry. It takes about five minutes to enter. The photos will be judged at the end of the day. Winner names will be posted at the library and on the community face book pages. Proceeds from entry donations are to support the Ashland Historical Society and Museum. Sponsor: Ashland Historical Society & Museum

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9/1/25- We are almost sold out! Just a few booths left!

Registration is OPEN!!

Join us for our 5th annual Holiday Craft Festival! Come get some holiday shopping done and partake in the rest of Ashland's Hometown Christmas activities.

-Over 80 vendor spots!

-Free will donation entry

Email agspiritsquadbooster@gmail.com for registration link

All proceeds support the Ashland-Greenwood Spirit Squad!

Please Consider Donating

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Horseback Riding Lesson Openings! We are located right outside of Ashland and offer lessons to anyone ages 10+! Beginner to Advanced!Grindstone Performance Horses

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Grindstone Performance Horses

Ready to make your dream a reality?

Grindstone Performance Horses has lesson openings available! Come learn from two NRHA & AQHA professionals!

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your skills, we’ve got you covered!

Use our awesome lesson horse or haul in your own — either way, we’ll help you reach your goals.

Located In Ashland, Nebraska

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The Greenwood Ministry & Retreat Center is welcoming guests! Here is our website if you'd like to see more and considering staying with us for a respite with the Lord. Ask about the OWH room rate for savings! There are 5 beautiful bedrooms and the comfy and well-equipped shared space for families and groups. You can rent just a room or the whole 4500sf space for your party. We have availability for the holidays!

https://thegreenwoodretreatcenter.com/

Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person!

Let us help you get ready for your getaway!

If you have a question about your vacation rental or our neighborhood services, just ask. We look forward to hearing from you.

Greenwood Retreat Center

415 Broad St, Greenwood, NE, USA

+1.5312224062

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Greenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue is in critical need for dedicated community members to step up and serve! No experience? No problem! We have monthly training nights, with other training opportunities throughout the year.

What we need:

Firefighters

EMTs

What we provide:

Training & certification opportunities

Hands-on experience in emergency medicine

Strong team environment & ongoing support

A powerful way to make a real difference

Requirements:

Must be 18+ years old

Valid driver’s license

Commitment to training

Passion for helping others

Live and or work within the Greenwood Fire District

Are you ready to answer the call and make a difference for your neighbors and your community?

Send us a message on Facebook or email us to learn more.

EMS: gvfr.rescue@gmail.com

Fire: gvfr.chief@gmail.com

Together, we keep our community safe. Help us do just that - become a volunteer today!

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GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Regular Church Services every Sunday 10:00 am

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Greenwood Christian Church is located at 447 Elm Street, Greenwood, NE 68366

The present building, which has been modified several times was built in 1874.

Citylight Greenwood

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Starting in November we are starting a new rhythm as a church family!

Week 1.

All church meal - every first Wednesday of the month at the church basement @ 6pm and share a meal!

Week 2.

Guys night out - Most Wednesdays we will listen to a speaker at Gathering Place.

Week 3.

Gals night out - TBD

Week 4.

Invite someone over for dinner - Someone from the church or someone not in the church. Get to know each other and have fun!

Week 5.

Outreach if there are 5 Wednesdays - we will be brainstorming ideas to bless our surrounding communities!

We can't wait to see you November 5th for our potluck!

ASHLAND AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

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The Kids' Cupboard is open tonight from 5-6 p.m. in the basement of the American Lutheran Church (1941 Silver). It's available for children in need from preschool through 12th grade who live in the Ashland/Greenwood school district. All you have to do to access it is fill out a short registration form, and they are available at the cupboard.

The Kids' Cupboard is an equal opportunity provider. (Read the USDA Nondiscrimination Statement here: https://www.usda.gov/non-discrimination-statement)

The Kids' Cupboard offers scholarship support to Ashland-Greenwood High School seniors or to AG graduates to help further their education. This support may be used for college, trade school, and more. Applicants must be past or present patrons of the Cupboard. For more information, contact Mr. Richards at the high school or any of the Kids’ Cupboard workers on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. (in the basement of the American Lutheran Church).

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Do you have a passion for working with young children? Do you wish to be a part of a team making a difference in young minds? Look no further! Kids' Ark is currently seeking Early Childhood Educators for the upcoming school year!

Kids' Ark is a Christian based childcare center. We have a full preschool curriculum that serves ages 6 weeks-preschool! Our curriculum includes faith-based learning as well as teaching kindergarten readiness and independence through play!

Responsibilities:

Assist with lesson planning and implementing enriching activities throughout daily operations while collaborating with other colleagues to provide the highest quality care and best practices in early childhood education

Maintain a positive and safe learning environment for ages 3 months-preschool

Provide individualized support to students, including those with special needs.

Foster effective communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and daily notes both in person and through Procare

Work with colleagues to maintain a tidy and sanitized space

Requirements:

Must be 16 years or older

Must pass all state and program required background checks

Be patient, kind and nurturing

Have a passion for Early Childhood Education and working with young children

Benefits:

Never Expiring PTO

Paid Holidays and Weather Closure Days

Program covers all trainings

Opportunity for growth in a fulfilling career

401K Plan

Take the first steps towards a fulfilling career today!

Apply now: https://forms.gle/HzV7ftRWwSrHScsL9

Stop in for an application today!

https://kidsarkchildcare.wixsite.com/my-site-1

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**BREAKING NEWS** after events at the Uptown Saloon - Greenwood, NEwith a Northwestern Wildcat patron in town for the football game this past weekend, please come out and use the newly named Bill Murray Memorial Men’s Bathroom!

Some of the patrons of the Uptown Saloon were lucky enough to be there when the infamous Bill Murray and his driver made a Pit Stop in Greenwood after the football game. and as he was leaving he gave one of the patrons a $50.00 bill and said buy the house a drink on Tom Osborn!!!and out they went again...He said they were on their way to the Airport in Omaha!!!

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Karaoke 1st & 3rd Fridays ~ Uptown Saloon Greenwood

UptownSaloon Greenwood you find us ~ 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month ~ come sing your stuff ~ 9PM! Eat early at the bar with some fantastic food and then stick around for the fun! #karaokenight #karaoke #drinkup #Nebraska #sing #RedZone #uptowngreenwood

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BROWN BAG PROGRAMS, Fall 2025
Cass County Historical Society Museum
646 Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE

The programs begin at 12:00 and are over by 1:00.
They are free and open to the public. Those attending are welcome
to bring their own lunches.

Tuesday, December 9
“Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky”
Speaker: Ann McGee
This presentation is about an intrepid group of women, and some men,
whose mission it was to deliver books in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky
during the Depression.

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And download foster application!

Happy Paws Plattsmouth is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Cass, Sarpy, and Douglas Counties
with one mission: to transform the lives of animals in need while enriching the families who welcome them home.

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$7 at the door; Kids 12 & under, FREE!

UPCOMING SHOWS

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JAM SESSIONS:

Second Sundays – Electric Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Fourth Sundays – Acoustic Only Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)

Bring your instruments and enjoy an afternoon of great music and good company!
Click the theater flyer above or HERE to read the latest CCMT news.
Call 402-949-0668 with any questions.

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