Hometown Happenings
Hot Hometowns 10/02/2024
Be a part of Crofton’s Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 4th, at 2pm. This year’s theme is Music Genres. Coronation will be held uptown after the parade. Parade entry forms are available at People’s Grocery, Highstreet Insurance, Steffens Service, Lewis & Clark Mini Mart, Crofton High School, on the Crofton-Nebraska Facebook page, and at crofton-nebraska.com. Advanced registration is required by Wednesday, October 2nd, and we look forward to seeing your parade entry!
Show your spirit – Paint the Town for Crofton’s Homecoming. Enter the window painting contest! Any class, any age, and any group can participate. This year’s theme is Music Genres. Judging will take place on Thursday afternoon, October 3rd, and winners will be announced at the football game on Friday. First place winner will receive $50 in Crofton Community Club Bucks.
The Crofton Music Boosters will have a Hamburger Food Stand at the Crofton versus Niobrara- Verdigre Football Game. Serving will start at 5pm and go through the 3rd quarter. Enjoy grilled hamburgers, chips, bars, and all the fixings. Sponsored by the Crofton Music Boosters with proceeds to benefit band and choir students.
The Crofton Congregational Church is hosting Harpist and Flute Player, Pastor Michelle Fink, on Sunday, October 6th at 10:00 am. The musical event is FREE and open to the public. Fall treats and apple cider will be served.
The pumpkin patch with proceeds to benefit veterans in need will be October 5th and 6th, from 10am to 5pm, and October 12th & 13th, from 10am to 5pm. Pick your own pumpkin for a freewill donation. The patch is located two miles east of Gavins Point Dam and 1/2 mile south on Highway 121, Nebraska side. Watch for the signs.
Crofton Fire Department open house, Thursday, October 10th, from 6pm to 8pm. It’s a fun opportunity for people of all ages to meet our volunteer fire and EMS personnel.
The Crofton Golden Age Senior Center invites you to their Tour of Tables, Saturday, October 12th, at 10:30am, at St. Rose Parish Hall. Call or text 402-640-2173 to reserve your spot to host or to join a table. It’s a fun day and a great fundraiser for the senior center.
Women’s Day in Crofton is Saturday, October 19th, from 9am to 2pm at the St. Rose Parish Hall. This is a fundraiser for the Crofton High School Band. Concessions will be available.
The senior center will close early on Friday, October 4th, for the Homecoming Parade. Seating is available in front of the senior center.
Meals at the Senior Citizens Center are served Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 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. Coffee and Conversation is every Monday starting at 8:30am. Bingo is played on Mondays and Fridays from 1 to 3pm, and Exercise Classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm and Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30am.
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.
CHS Alumni Books are available for sale at People’s Grocery, and School Lunch Cookbooks are available at Main Street Treasures. Buy yours while they last!
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. Be sure to join in 2024!
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 2024!
Watch our community calendar on www.crofton-nebraska.com for information about things happening in Crofton.
