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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024
Lumpy Rug Day. School Lunch Hero Day. Press Freedom Day.
Program reminders: Kate Kubik with the Niobrara National Scenic River will appear on KBRB’s Open Line at 9:47 a.m. to discuss upcoming programming. Husker baseball at Minnesota airs at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.
* The West Holt third-grade class is taking a field trip today.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for Simple Things by Sarah, 10:30 a.m. at 127 N. Main St.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Music with Danny and Kathy Bennett, 2:30 p.m. in the Sandhills Care Center.
* The deadline is 3 p.m. today to call the Long Pine City Office at 402-273-4210 to sign up for free tree limb and yard waste pickup as part of Monday’s citywide cleanup day in Long Pine.
* The Rock County Courthouse will stay open until 6 p.m. on the final day for in-person voter registration ahead of the May 14 Primary Election.
* Dummy roping competition, 6 p.m. at the Brown County Fairgrounds. All ages are welcome.
* Family Comedy Night, 7 p.m. in the O’Neill Community Center.
Sports
* Ainsworth and North Central junior high and varsity track and field at the Valentine Invitational, 10 a.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024
Learn to Ride a Bike Day. Auctioneers Day. Fitness Day.
Program reminder: Husker baseball at Minnesota airs at 2:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* West Holt Junior High Speech Invitational, 8:30 a.m.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Nebraska Junior High Rodeo, 10 a.m. at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Freewill donation meal, 5 until 7:30 p.m. in the community hall, with dummy roping to follow.
* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.
* Keya Paha County High School Graduation, 2 p.m.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.
* Ainsworth Does Drove “Dancing in Never Never Land” daddy-daughter dance, 7 until 9 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.
* BJ Jamison is performing at 9 p.m. in the Springlake Angus Center, doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024
Cinco De Mayo. Cartoonists Day. Rural Life Sunday.
Program reminder: Husker baseball at Minnesota airs at 12:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. The Lutheran Hour airs at 12:30 p.m. on FM 92.7.
Church services
Ainsworth
* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Evening worship, 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m. Potluck, noon.
* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
* Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.
* Ainsworth Baptist Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m. at 325 E. Seventh Ave.
* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
Atkinson
* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
Bassett
* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.
* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.
* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.
* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.
* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.
* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.
Brewster
* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.
Johnstown
* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.
Long Pine
* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Springview
* Springview Methodist Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.
* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.
Other events
* Cowboy Church, 7:30 a.m. in the Brown County Agricultural Society hall at Johnstown, followed by the Nebraska Junior High Rodeo at 9 a.m. in the arena.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024
No Homework Day. No Diet Day. Be Kind to Animals Week.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Representatives from the Ainsworth Child Development Center will appear on Open Line at 9:47 a.m.
Events
* Today is the final day of class for West Holt High School seniors.
* Long Pine citywide cleanup day. Those who pre-registered can place tree limbs and yard waste curbside for free pickup.
* Brown County Hospital Auxiliary meeting, 10 a.m. in the Park Homes meeting room.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m. Rummicube, 2 p.m.
* Today is the deadline to call the city of Ainsworth office at 402-387-2494 to register for Tuesday’s free tree branch pickup day.
* Ainsworth Golf Course Board of Directors meeting, 7 p.m. in the clubhouse.
* Ainsworth junior high band and choir concert, 7 p.m. in the Learning Center.
* Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* North Central Athletic Awards Night, 7 p.m. at Keya Paha County.
* Bassett Sons of the American Legion meeting, 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall.
* Brown County Ambulance Association meeting, 7 p.m.
* Rock County Ambulance Association meeting, 7 p.m. in the Bassett Fire Hall.
* Johnstown Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* Ainsworth, Stuart and West Holt golf at the Highway 20 Invitational, 9 a.m. at the Bassett Country Club, hosted by North Central.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
National Teacher Day. Family Week. Barbecue Month.
Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.
Events
* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* City of Ainsworth free tree limb pickup day for those who registered. Have tree branches placed curbside by 8 a.m.
* Today is the final day of class for seniors at Stuart High School.
* Rock County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m. in the courthouse at Bassett.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bingo-cise, 10:45 a.m. Pinochle party, 1 p.m. Board meeting, 1 p.m.
* Brown County Commissioners Board of Equalization meeting, 1 p.m. Regular meeting, 1:15 p.m. in the courthouse at Ainsworth.
* Ainsworth incoming 2024-25 kindergarten student parent meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church NDI Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Church Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church Council meeting, 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Bethany Chapter 113 Order of the Eastern Star meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.
* Keya Paha County Agricultural Society meeting, 8 p.m. in Joe Zirnig’s home.
* Ainsworth Irrigation District Board of Directors meeting, 8 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Stuart and West Holt junior high track and field at the Plainview Invitational, 12:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Junior High Golf Invitational, 2 p.m. at the Ainsworth Golf Course. North Central and Stuart are among the teams competing.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024
Bike & Roll to School Day. School Nurse Day. No Socks Day.
Program reminder: Husker baseball vs. South Dakota State airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m. Children’s Bible club, 3:30 p.m.
* West Holt High School graduation practice, 2 p.m. and senior hallway walk, 3:15 p.m.
* Bassett Tree Board meeting, 4:40 p.m. in the Bassett city office.
* Ainsworth City Council meeting, 5 p.m. in the conference center.
* Ainsworth Women’s League Golf fun night, 6 p.m.
* Ainsworth High School Senior Baccalaureate, 7 p.m. in the Learning Center.
* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church Bible study, 7 p.m.
* Brown County Rural Fire Protection District meeting, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall.
* Keya Paha County Foundation Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the courthouse meeting room at Springview.
* Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting, 7 p.m. in the Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett.
Sports
* Ainsworth Elementary track and field day, 8:45 a.m.
* Class D-4 District Track and Field at Rock County. North Central and Stuart are among the teams competing.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024
Ascension Day. Pet Week. Hug Holiday Week.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:47 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program.
Events
* No classes at West Holt Public Schools due to the school hosting district track and field.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Blaine County Courthouse at Brewster from 8:15 a.m. until noon and from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bingo-cise, 10:45 a.m. Bible study, 1 p.m.
* A representative from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ office will be in the Ainsworth Senior Center from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Men’s League Golf signup and fun night, 6 p.m.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* Springview Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.
* Stuart Elementary concert and kindergarten graduation, 7 p.m.
* Sandhills Chapter of Pheasants Forever meeting, 8 p.m. in the Rod and Gun Club east of Ainsworth.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
Sports
* Ainsworth, North Central and West Holt golf at the Valentine Invitational, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth and West Holt track and field at the Class C-5 District Meet, hosted by West Holt.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Military Spouse Appreciation Day. National Nurses Week.
Program reminder: Husker baseball vs. Indiana airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.
* Ainsworth Community Schools freshmen orientation, 8 a.m.
* Stuart Elementary School is having a play day today.
* West Holt Elementary School track and field day.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth FFA end of the year meeting, 2:20 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
East What You Want Day. National Wildflower Week.
Program reminder: Husker baseball vs. Indiana airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.
* Rock County High School Graduation, 2 p.m.
* Stuart High School Graduation, 2 p.m.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Nebraska Junior High State Track and Field Championships, 11 a.m. at Gothenburg for area qualifiers.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024
Mothers Day. Limerick Day. Transportation Week.
Program reminder: Husker baseball vs. Indiana airs at 12:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. The Lutheran Hour airs at 12:30 p.m. on FM 92.7.
Church services
Ainsworth
* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Evening worship, 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.
* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
* Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.
* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
Atkinson
* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
Bassett
* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.
* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.
* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.
* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.
* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.
* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.
Brewster
* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.
Johnstown
* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.
Long Pine
* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Springview
* Springview Methodist Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.
* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.
Other events
* West Holt High School Graduation, 2 p.m.
* Jam session, 2 p.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Ainsworth High School Graduation, 2:30 p.m. in McAndrew Gymnasium.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
Hummus Day. National Police Week. Foster Care Month.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce representatives appear on Open Line at 9:47 a.m.
Events
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Boyd County Courthouse at Butte from 8:45 a.m. until noon and from 12:30 until 2 p.m.
* Brown County Visitors Committee meeting, 10 a.m.
* WIC and immunization clinic, 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 2 p.m.
* Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District Board meeting, 3 p.m. in the district office at Valentine.
* Tryouts for the Missoula Children’s Theater will be held after school, followed by rehearsals.
* Newport American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 4:30 p.m.
* Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors meeting, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* Rock County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. in the high school at Bassett.
* Keya Paha County Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
* Rock County Airport Authority meeting, 7 p.m.
* Brown County Agricultural Society meeting, 7 p.m. in the Johnstown Community Hall.
* Bassett Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education meeting, 8 p.m.
* West Holt Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 8 p.m.
* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* Ainsworth hosting Class D-3 District Golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. North Central and Stuart are also among the teams competing.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
Election Day. Work at Home Moms Week. Gardening for Wildlife Month.
Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.
Events
* Semester tests are being administered today at Ainsworth Community Schools.
* Primary Election Day, polls are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Voters must have a valid form of identification to cast a ballot.
* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.
* Cherry County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Valentine.
* Keya Paha County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Springview.
* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Today is the final day of class at Rock County Public Schools. Classes dismiss at noon.
* Bassett/Rock County Chamber of Commerce meeting, noon in the Bassett Housing office.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bingo-cise, 10:45 a.m. Pinochle party, 1 p.m.
* Keya Paha County Library Board meeting, 1 p.m.
* Today is the final day of class at Keya Paha County Public Schools. Classes dismiss at 2 p.m.
* Rock County Hospital Auxiliary meeting, 4 p.m.
* Community barbecue and end of school party, 5 p.m. in the Sandhills Care Center.
* Bassett Arts Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Bassett city offices.
* West Holt Elementary spring concert, 6:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Airport Authority meeting, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* Long Pine Volunteer Rural Fire Department training, 7 p.m. and business meeting, 8 p.m. in the fire hall.
* Ainsworth Silver Cord Masonic Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024
Peace Officer Memorial Day. Salute to 40+ Moms Week.
Events
* Semester tests continue today at Ainsworth Community Schools.
* The West Holt fourth-grade class is taking a field trip to Rossman’s Cabin today. The first-grade class is taking a field trip to the Ash Falls Fossil Beds.
* Driver’s license exams given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Long Pine Heritage Society meeting, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m. Children’s Bible club, 3:30 p.m.
* West Holt preschool morning class program, 10:30 a.m. Afternoon class program, 2:45 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m.
* Atkinson/Stuart Food Pantry open from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 108 W. State St. in Atkinson.
* North Central Development Center Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 a.m.
* A representative from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ office will be in the Keya Paha County Courthouse at Springview from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
* Bassett Methodist Women’s meeting, 6:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Does meeting, 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.
* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church Bible study, 7 p.m.
* Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting, 7 p.m. in the Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Biographers Day. Day of Light. Etiquette Week. Hamburger Month.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:47 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Husker baseball at Michigan airs at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Today is the final day of classes at Ainsworth Community Schools. Classes dismiss at 2 p.m. Elementary school end of the year awards, 1 p.m.
* Today is the final day of classes at West Holt Public Schools. Classes dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
* A free farm and ranch law and financial clinic is being held today at Valentine. Call the Nebraska Farm Hotline at 800-464-0258 to schedule an appointment to speak with an agricultural law attorney and an agricultural finance counselor.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Rock County Courthouse at Bassett from 9:30 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:30 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bingo-cise, 10:45 a.m. Bible study, 1 p.m.
* Niobrara Council meeting, 1 p.m. in The Peppermill at Valentine.
* Ainsworth Community Schools Missoula Children’s Theater public performance, 6 p.m. in the Learning Center.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
Endangered Species Day. Bike to Work Day. Pizza Party Day.
Program reminder: Husker baseball at Michigan airs at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* A representative from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ office will be in the Rock County Senior Center from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Ice cream floats, 2 p.m. in the Sandhills Care Center.
* Today marks the final day of class at Stuart Public School.
Sports
* Nebraska State Track and Field Championships begin today at Omaha Burke for area qualifiers.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Armed Forces Day. Museum Day. Visit Your Relatives Day.
Program reminder: Husker baseball at Michigan airs at 11:30 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. The midday report airs on FM 92.7.
Events
* Today is free fishing and park entry day in Nebraska.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.
* Bassett Arts Council spaghetti feed and art auction, 5 until 7 p.m. in The Range Café.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Nebraska State Track and Field Championships continue today at Omaha Burke for area qualifiers.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024
Pentecost. Whitsunday. Safe Boating Week. Mental Health Month.
Church services
Ainsworth
* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Evening worship, 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.
* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
* Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.
* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
Atkinson
* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
Bassett
* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.
* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.
* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.
* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.
* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.
* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.
Brewster
* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.
Johnstown
* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.
Long Pine
* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Springview
* Springview Methodist Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.
* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.
Other events
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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024
Weights & Measures Day. New Friends, Old Friends Week.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. A representative from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department appears on Open Line at 9:47 a.m. Gov. Jim Pillen’s monthly call-in program airs at 2 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web.
Events
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Lions Club membership meeting, noon in the Ainsworth Senior Center.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m. Rummicube, 2 p.m.
* KBR Solid Waste Committee meeting, 3 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* Rock County Food Pantry, located in the St. Peter Lutheran Church, open from 3 until 6 p.m. Use the southeast door on the lower level of the church.
* Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m. in the hospital conference room.
* Members Night Out in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. House Committee meeting, 8 p.m.
* Bassett American Legion Riders meeting, 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall.
* Ainsworth Women’s Club meeting, 7 p.m. in the Park Homes meeting room.
* South Brown County Firefighters meeting, 8 p.m.
* Newport Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.
* Bassett IOOF Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024
Waitstaff Day. World Trade Week. Bike Month.
Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.
Events
* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Rock County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m. in the courthouse at Bassett.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Commodities are distributed at the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot in Ainsworth from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bingo-cise, 10:45 a.m. Pinochle party, 1 p.m.
* Brown County Commissioners Board of Equalization meeting, 1 p.m. Regular meeting, 1:15 p.m. in the courthouse at Ainsworth.
* Bassett American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 5:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department drill night, 7:30 p.m.
* Long Pine Masonic Lodge 136 meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Nebraska Boys State Golf Championships begin today.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024
Maritime Day. Gifts from the Garden Month. Clap 4 Health Month.
Program reminder: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Service report airs on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.
Events
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m. Children’s Bible club, 3:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church Bible study, 7 p.m.
Sports
* Nebraska Boys State Golf Championships continue today.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024
Flower Moon. World Turtle Day. Best Friend-in-Law Day.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:47 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program.
Events
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Keya Paha County Courthouse at Springview from 8:30 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 3:30 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bingo-cise, 10:45 a.m. Bible study, 1 p.m.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024
Brothers Day. Heal the Children Month. Mental Health Month.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024
Missing Children’s Day. Towel Day. Fish Migration Day.
Events
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024
Trinity Sunday. Lindy Hop Day. Good Car-Keeping Month.
Church services
Ainsworth
* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Evening worship, 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.
* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
* Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.
* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
Atkinson
* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
Bassett
* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.
* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.
* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.
* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.
* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.
* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.
Brewster
* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.
Johnstown
* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.
Long Pine
* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Springview
* Springview Methodist Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.
* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.
Other events
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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024
Memorial Day. Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month.
Events
* Area courthouses and city offices are closed today.
* The KBR Solid Waste Transfer Station is closed today. Monday’s Ainsworth garbage route will be picked up Tuesday.
* Area libraries and senior centers are closed.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024
Motorcycle Safety Month. Military Appreciation Month.
Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.
Events
* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.
* Cherry County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Valentine.
* Keya Paha County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Springview.
* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bingo-cise, 10:45 a.m. Pinochle party, 1 p.m.
* Rock County Hospital Board meeting, 4 p.m.
* Community Bingo, 6:30 p.m. in the Sandhills Care Center.
* Ainsworth American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024
Alligator Day. Otter Day. Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
Program reminder: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Service report airs on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.
Events
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m.
* Rock County Library Board meeting, 6 p.m.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church Bible study, 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024
Young Achievers Month. Women’s Health Care Month.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:47 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program.
Events
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Rock County Courthouse at Bassett from 9:30 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:30 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Caregiver Support Group meeting, 6 p.m.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024
No-Tobacco Day. Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Birthday and anniversary party, noon. Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Sandhills Care Center Memorial Day program, 2:30 p.m.
