Hot Hometowns 05/19/2025
Crofton Community Club Meeting tonight, Monday, May 19th, at 6:30pm, at Sport’s Stop – note the location change due to the weather. Join us to discuss upcoming events and projects.
Everyone can take part in the Crofton Senior Center’s May “FUN-draiser” Bubbles-Bubbles-Dishwasher Troubles! Buy a BUBBLE for a BUCK to help defray the cost of the Center’s new dishwasher/sanitizer (the existing unit is over 25 years old!) Check out the display in the Center’s dining room and watch the bubbles grow.
The Crofton Senior Center is holding a shredding day on Tuesday, May 20th, from 11am to noon. Security Shredding will be on site to shred any unwanted documents and personal papers for a free will donation.
Shop for the Schumacher Family at Main Street Treasures on Wednesday, May 21st, from 10am to 6pm.
The City of Crofton has a City-Wide Clean-Up running May 19th through May 22nd. Put trash, junk, and appliances out front of your home. Pile tree limbs in a separate pile. No tires, grass clippings, leaves, paint, or liquids will be picked up. Pickup will be on various days throughout the week.
VBS in the Park, Bible Stories, Games, and Snacks at the North City Park, May 27th – May 30th, from 10am to 11:30am, for ages 5 to 12. Parents are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Shannon Arduser at 712-301-1268 or Marie Arduser at 402-360-2891.
The Crofton Alumni Directory is almost ready for printing. Please send your address updates to Terry or Erin at Highstreet Insurance so that the directory has the most up-to-date information. Your invitation to the alumni banquet was mailed a few weeks ago. Make sure to RSVP for this year’s banquet to be held on Saturday, July 5th.
Dueling Pianos at the Lake with Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area, Saturday, June 14th, 6:30pm. Tickets are $20 per person or reserve a table of 8 for $160. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Lewis & Clark SRA office or by calling 402-388-4169. Cash bar and food vendors will be available. Nebraska State Park entry permit is required.
Softball and Baseball seasons are in full swing in Crofton. This week’s home games include softball on May 22nd, 23rd, and 26th at Crofton Volunteer Fields, little league baseball on May 21st, 23rd, and 26th at Crofton Volunteer Fields, Ponies baseball on May 19th at the Baseball field, Legion Juniors Baseball on May 23rd at the Baseball Field, and Blue Jays on May 22nd at the Baseball Field.
The Senior Center has adjusted hours due to Memorial Day. The Senior Center will serve a BRUNCH at 10:30 am with dine-in, carry-out, and delivery available on Friday, May 23rd. The Center will close early on Friday, May 23rd with NO morning exercise class or afternoon BINGO. The Senior Center will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th.
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 senior center is welcoming Thursday night meal hosts and hostesses. Contact the senior center if you would like to volunteer.
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 2025!
Watch our community calendar on www.crofton-nebraska.com for information about things happening in Crofton.
