Hometown Happenings

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Crofton residents are partnering to bring the Entrepreneurial Communities Activation Process (ECAP) to Crofton. An ECAP Survey is now open through January 30th. Go to the following website: go.unl.edu/crofton to complete the survey. Also plan to participate in the ECAP conversations. The first community conversation will be held on February 16th at 6:00pm.

Crofton Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, January 13th, from 1:30pm to 6:00pm at the Auditorium. Appointments are encouraged. Text LIFESERVE to 999-777, Call 800-287-4903, or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

You are invited to a community conversation focused on the vital role child care plays in building a strong and thriving local economy. Mike Feeken, Strategic Partnership Advisor with First Five Nebraska, will present on how strategic investments in child care and early childhood education directly impact the economic development in rural Nebraska Communities. The meeting will be held on January 22nd, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Crofton Haymarket. RSVP to Addie Rossman prior to January 19th.

The senior center is starting a Movie Matinee Day to show a movie once per month. Join your friends on Thursday, January 29th, at 2:00pm for the first showing. Popcorn will be provided.

Sons of the American Legion Partner Euchre Tournament is Sunday, February 1st at Sports Stop in Crofton. Tournament starts at noon. Meal available for free will donation. All proceeds will benefit the Sons of the American Legion.

Meals at the Senior Citizens Center are served Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon and Thursday at 5:00pm. Please call the senior center at 402-388-2365 at least 2 hours in advance to be signed up for a meal. Dine in, to-go, and delivery meals are available. Check out the weekly menu in the Crofton Journal or stop at the Senior Center for the monthly menu. Exercise classes are held on Wednesdays at 3:30pm and Fridays at 10:30am. Play Bingo on Fridays and Mondays at 1pm. Caregivers support is Wednesday, January 13th, at 1:30pm. Board Game Day is January 15th at 1pm. A secret Santa has gifted the Senior Center cash to be used as door prizes for Thursday evening meals to continue through the month of January. Make sure to dine in on Thursday nights for a chance to win.

The Crofton Community Sign would love to announce your special messages such as birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, thank you, and congratulatory messages. Please contact Erin Dennis at 605-760-4470 to get information on how to get messages for your loved ones on the community sign. Personal messages are $5/day plus tax. This money goes to Main Street Treasures to pay for electricity and maintenance at the sign.

Visit Crofton Community School’s events calendar at croftonschools.org for information about upcoming school events.

Crofton Community Club meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 6:30pm. Join us! Meetings are held at various locations throughout the community.

Main Street Treasures is a non-profit thrift store operated by volunteers. The store sells clothing, housewares, small furniture, small appliances, lawn & garden items, toys, baby stuff, hunting accessories, and other items. Proceeds benefit the Crofton area. The store is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays 10am to 3pm.

Crofton Community Club members: If you have an update or information to send to the public, please email us at croftoncommunityclub@gmail.com or message us on Facebook, and we will try to share your information. Continue to watch our social media pages and website at www.crofton-nebraska.com for more information.

Crofton Community Club Bucks make GREAT gifts for teachers, pastors, employees, grown children, & friends! They can be redeemed at any of our member locations, keeping dollars right here in our community. A full list of members is available on our website www.crofton-nebraska.com. Please call ahead to order: Larry Cooper at Farmers & Merchants State Bank. 402-388-4344. These “Bucks” work just like a check and cannot be redeemed for cash, so it is best to order in small increments of $10-$20

The Crofton Community Club is always looking for individuals and businesses to strive for the future of Crofton. Dues are reasonable and help support activities in and around the Crofton area. Visit our website or like us on Facebook and print off a new member form, or ask a current member for information. We would love to add you or your business to our list of members in 2026!

Watch our community calendar on www.crofton-nebraska.com for information about things happening in Crofton.