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Hot Hometowns 07/23/2026

The Senior Center is hosting a spaghetti feed at the Pulley Museum on Friday, July 24th, from 5pm until gone. Spaghetti with meat sauce, breadsticks, and a variety of cookies will be served for a $10 donation. This event is in conjunction with the sign in for Crofton’s Dam Race.

Crofton’s Dam Race Kids’ Triathlon is Friday, July 24th. This untimed fun course is for ages 8 to 13. the course will consist of a half mile run, a 1 mile bike ride, and a fun finish. Meet at the Crofton Baseball Field this year because our pool is under construction. Registration is Friday, July 24th, from 5:15 to 5:45pm with the race starting at 6pm. Registration is $10, and each kid receives a goodie bag. Contact Amber Jansen if you have any questions.

Crofton’s Dam Race is Saturday, July 25th. Please avoid 54C (Weigand Road) and Highway 121 from Crofton to the Lake Saturday morning to keep our race participants and water stations safe. Supporters, spectators, and volunteers are encouraged to take gravel roads where possible. We welcome Crofton’s Dam Racers to town!

A rosary for favorable weather will be prayed every Monday at Beaver Creek Cemetery at 7:30pm and every Thursday at Menominee Shelter at 8:00pm.

Meals at the Senior Citizens Center are served Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at noon and Thursday at 5:30pm. 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. The senior center does not offer hot meals on Fridays, but instead offers $4 Frozen Fridays/Cook’s Choice take-out meals. The Center will remain open on Fridays for other regularly scheduled activities. Exercise classes are held on Wednesdays at 3:30pm and Fridays at 10:30am. Play Bingo on Fridays and Mondays at 1pm.

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.