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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025

Miner’s Day. Pawnbrokers Day.

Program reminders: Husker women’s basketball at Penn State airs at 11:30 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball at Gordon-Rushville airs at 5 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt girls and boys basketball vs. Laurel-Concord-Coleridge airs at 3:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Ho-Ho Yoga, 8 a.m. in Rangeland Rehab. Christmas marketplace and sleigh scene selfies, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in First Class Auto.

* Christmas marketplace in First Class Auto, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary is serving lunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Winterfest craft and gift show, and PTA Book Fair, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Cherry County Fairgrounds.

* The Whistle Stop Christmas open house, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Bassett.

* Susie’s Christmas Wish toy drive, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Viaero parking lot.

* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Public Library Holiday Homes Tour, 1 until 4 p.m.

* Rock County FFA hosting a movie night at 5 p.m. in the high school gym.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

* Holiday Pub Crawl and Holly Jolly Trolley Rides, 8 p.m. until midnight.

* Music by Jessica Loobey, 8 p.m. until midnight in The Silver Circle.

* The Kyle Sayler Band performs at 9 p.m. in the Springlake Angus Center. Steak night begins at 6 p.m.

Sports

* Ainsworth, North Central and West Holt varsity girls wrestling at the O’Neill Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

* West Holt varsity boys wrestling at the O’Neill Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth and North Central varsity boys wrestling at the Mullen Invitational, 10:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Gordon-Rushville, 2 p.m. CST. The varsity games are scheduled for 5 and 6:45 p.m.

* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, 2 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 3:30 and 5:15 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025

Pearl Harbor Attack Anniversary – 1941 and Remembrance Day.

Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. Creighton airs at 3 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

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, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 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 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, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 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: Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 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

* Bassett Hometown Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, noon until 6 p.m. in the Bassett Grade School gym.

* Santa and his reindeer will appear from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Ainsworth Fire Hall, hosted by the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce.

* Elks Hoop Shoot Contest for girls and boys ages 8 to 13, 1 p.m. in McAndrew Gymnasium.

* The Whistle Stop Christmas open house, 1 until 4 p.m. at Bassett.

* Bassett’s Festival of Lights, parade lineup at 5:30 p.m. at Rock County High School. Parade, 6 p.m. followed by the lighting of Memory Lane Park and Christmas caroling. Santa will be in the Rock County Senior Center beginning at 3:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene 15^th annual soup supper, 4 until 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

* Ainsworth Community Christmas Pageant, 7 p.m. in the Learning Center.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025

America Enters World War II – 1941.

Program reminder: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 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: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Brown County Hospital physical therapy department presentation, noon. Rummicube, 1 p.m. Evening Pinochle, 6 p.m.

* Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District Board meeting, 3 p.m. in the district office at Valentine.

* Today is the deadline to nominate someone for the Bassett Christmas Lighting Contest.

* Newport American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 4:30 p.m.

* Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors meeting, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.

* Susie’s Christmas Wish invites Brown County parents and guardians to pick gifts from 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church ladies Christmas party, 6 p.m.

* Rock County Airport Authority meeting, 6:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

* Rock County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. in the high school at Bassett.

* Brown County Agricultural Society meeting, 7 p.m. in the Johnstown Community Hall.

* Johnstown Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.

* Stuart FFA Greenhand and Chapter Degree ceremony, 7 p.m.

* West Holt Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

* Bassett Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* Ainsworth and North Central junior high boys wrestling at the Anselmo-Merna Invitational, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth and North Central varsity girls wrestling at the West Holt Invitational, 3 p.m. It is Senior Night for West Holt.

* North Central junior high girls basketball hosts West Holt, 6 p.m. at Keya Paha County.

* North Central JV girls and boys basketball at O’Neill, 6 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025

Anti-Corruption Day.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Stuart girls and boys basketball vs. Bloomfield airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt girls and boy basketball vs. Ord airs at 5:45 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

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: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Bassett/Rock County Chamber of Commerce meeting, noon in the Range Café.

* Ainsworth Irrigation District Board of Directors meeting, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* Keya Paha County Library Board meeting, 1 p.m.

* Rock County Hospital Auxiliary meeting, 4 p.m.

* Susie’s Christmas Wish invites Brown County parents and guardians to pick gifts from 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks.

* Ainsworth Bethany Chapter 113 Order of the Eastern Star meeting, 6:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church NDI Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Church Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* Bassett Arts Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Bassett city offices.

* Ainsworth fifth-grade through 12^th-grade band winter concert, 7 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.

* Bassett Grade School Christmas concert, 7 p.m. in the high school gym.

* Keya Paha County Public Schools Christmas concert, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Silver Cord Masonic Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Ord, 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 5:45 and 7:30 p.m.

* Stuart JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Bloomfield, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025

First Encyclopedia Published – 1768.

Program reminders: Pam and Dennis Bauer will appear on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. to discuss the Gift for Mom and Dad project as well as Phase II of the community fishing pond project. Husker men’s basketball vs. Wisconsin airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

* Keya Paha County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 a.m.

* There is a 10 a.m. late start at Rock County Public Schools due to a teacher in-service.

* 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.

* State One-Act Play Production is being held at Norfolk today for teams that qualified.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m.

* Rock County, Stuart and West Holt High School Quiz Bowl at O’Neill, noon.

* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. in The Connection. Bible study, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Youth group, 3:30 p.m. Catechism, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6 p.m. Advent evening prayer, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church:  Kids Zone, 3:30 p.m. Pre-Teen Youth Group, 3:45 p.m. Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.

* Bassett Tree Board meeting, 4:40 p.m. in the Bassett city office.

* Ainsworth City Council meeting has been postponed until Dec. 15.

* Holiday Sip and Shop, 5 until 7 p.m. in participating Ainsworth businesses. Community caroling from 7 until 8 p.m.

* Susie’s Christmas Wish invites Brown, Rock and Keya Paha County parents and guardians to pick gifts from 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks.

* Ainsworth Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.

* Brown County Rural Fire Protection District meeting, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall.

* Bassett City Council meeting, 7 p.m.

* Keya Paha County Foundation Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the courthouse meeting room at Springview.

* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.

* Stuart Public School Board of Education meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* May I and Cribbage, 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025

Human Rights Week.

Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. North Central girls and boys basketball at Chambers/Wheeler Central airs at 6:30 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball vs. West Holt airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

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: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Commercial Club meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Center.

* Springview Village Board meeting, 7 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.

Sports

* West Holt junior high boys wrestling at the GNAC meet, 3 p.m. at Elkhorn Valley.

* North Central junior high girls basketball at Chambers/Wheeler Central, 3 p.m. at Chambers.

* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts West Holt, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m. The Lions Club will serve soup in the cafeteria.

* North Central JV and varsity girls basketball at Chambers/Wheeler Central, 4:30 p.m. at Chambers. The varsity games are scheduled for 6:30 and 8 p.m.

* Ainsworth junior high girls basketball at Stuart, 6 p.m.

* West Holt junior high girls basketball hosts Summerland, 6 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025

Lost and Found Day.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball at Anselmo-Merna airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Stuart girls and boys basketball at Twin Loup airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* 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.

* Christmas Sweets, Treats and Antiques, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. in First Class Auto. United Methodist Church Family Ministry will have cookies and candy for sale with proceeds going to the Ainsworth Community Schools lunch program. There will be food options with proceeds going toward Phase II of the community fishing pond improvement project.

* Festive Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Union Bank & Trust Ainsworth branch.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Tri County Bank Christmas open house, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in all bank branch locations.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.

Sports

* Ainsworth and North Central varsity boys wrestling at the Twin Loup Invitational, 10 a.m. at Sargent.

* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Anselmo-Merna, 4:30 p.m. at Merna. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.

* Stuart JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball at Twin Loup, 4:30 p.m. at Loup County. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025

Day of the Horse.

Program reminders: Husker men’s basketball at Illinois airs at 2 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. North Central girls and boys basketball vs. Sandhills/Thedford airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt girls and boys basketball vs. Burwell airs at 5 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Christmas Sweets, Treats and Antiques, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in First Class Auto. United Methodist Church Family Ministry will have cookies and candy for sale with proceeds going to the Ainsworth Community Schools lunch program. There will be food options with proceeds going toward Phase II of the community fishing pond improvement project.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Grand Theater Movie matinee “The Polar Express,” showing at 2 p.m. sponsored by the Hills and Trails FCE Club.

* Shirley Lentz 90^th birthday open house, 3 until 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church fellowship hall.

* Santa will hand out gifts and take photos from 4 until 6 p.m. in the O’Neill Lanes bowling alley, hosted by the Celtic Riders.

* Greg Hager Christmas Concert, 6 p.m. in the Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene with cookies and coffee to follow.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

* The live band Whiskey Tango Foxtrot performs at 9 p.m. in the Springlake Angus Center.

Sports

* West Holt junior high girls basketball at the GNAC Tournament, 9 a.m. at Hartington.

* Ainsworth and North Central varsity boys wrestling at the Anselmo-Merna Invitational, 10 a.m. at Merna.

* Ainsworth varsity girls wrestling at the Elkhorn Valley Invitational, 10 a.m.

* North Central and West Holt varsity girls wrestling at the Sandhills Valley Invitational, 10 a.m. at Stapleton.

* West Holt varsity boys wrestling at the Gordon-Rushville Invitational, 10 a.m. CST.

* Stuart junior high girls and boys basketball hosts Cody-Kilgore, 11 a.m.

* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Sandhills/Thedford, 3:30 p.m. at Rock County. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.

* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Burwell, 3:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 5 and 6:45 p.m.

* Stuart JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Cody-Kilgore, 2:15 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 4 and 5:45 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025

Chanukah Begins.

Program reminder: Husker women’s basketball vs. Illinois State airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.

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, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 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 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, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 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: Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 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

* A Gift for Mom and Dad, 1 until 3 p.m. in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church. Children of all ages are invited to choose a gift to give to their mom and dad. Gifts will be wrapped so they can be placed under the tree for Christmas. A Christmas concert follows at 4 p.m.

* Jam session, 2 p.m. in The Connection.

* Long Pine Polar Express, 4 until 6 p.m. in the fire hall. Photos with Santa, gifts for mom and dad and a freewill donation soup supper with proceeds benefitting the Long Pine Rural Volunteer Fire Department, hosted by the Long Pine Chamber of Commerce.

* Strollin’ Shuttle, 5 until 9:30 p.m.

* Christmas City of the Sandhills Search and Christmas Cruise, hosted by the Ainsworth Commercial Club. Christmas Light Cruise, 6 p.m. with a fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Pick up search cards from the ambulance barn following the fireworks and return completed cards to the ambulance barn by 8:30 p.m. KBRB will have Christmas music on FM 92.7.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025

Bill of Rights Day. Cat Herders Day.

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 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: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Lions Club membership meeting, noon in the Ainsworth Senior Center.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 1 p.m. Bridge, 1 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.

* Ainsworth City Council meeting, 5 p.m. in the conference center.

* West Holt junior high and high school Christmas program, 5:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth kindergarten through fourth grade concert, 6 p.m. in McAndrew Gymnasium.

* Members Night Out in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. House Committee meeting, 8 p.m.

* South Brown County Firefighters meeting, 7 p.m.

* Stuart Preschool Christmas program, 7 p.m. in the gym.

* West Holt FFA Greenhand Night, 7 p.m.

* Newport Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.

* Bassett IOOF Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* North Central junior high boys wrestling at the Broken Bow Invitational, 2 p.m.

* Ainsworth JV wrestling at the O’Neill JV Invitational, 5:30 p.m.

* West Holt junior high girls basketball hosts Ord, 5:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth reserve girls and boys basketball at O’Neill, 6 and 7:30 p.m.

* North Central junior high girls basketball hosts Stuart, 6:30 p.m. at Rock County.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025

Food Service Safety Month.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball vs. Valentine airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt girls and boys basketball vs. Chambers/Wheeler Central airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.

* Driver’s license exams will not be given in the Cherry County Courthouse today due to staffing shortages.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* Rock County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m. in the courthouse at Bassett.

* 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.

* Stuart Public School Christmas program, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department drill night, 7:30 p.m.

* Long Pine Masonic Lodge 136 meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* West Holt and Summerland varsity girls wrestling at the Creighton triangular, time TBA.

* West Holt junior high boys wrestling at the Gregory, S.D., Invitational, time TBA.

* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Burke, S.D., 4 p.m. at Keya Paha County. The varsity games are scheduled for 6:30 and 8 p.m. It is Parents Night for the North Central girls and boys wrestling teams, with introductions during halftime of the girls varsity game.

* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Valentine, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth junior high girls basketball at Valentine, 4:30 p.m.

* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Chambers/Wheeler Central, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.

* West Holt and Summerland boys varsity wrestling at the Creighton triangular, 6 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025

Wright Brothers Day, Anniversary of Their First Powered Flight – 1903.

Events                                   

* Semester tests are being administered today at Ainsworth Community Schools.

* Driver’s license exams will not be given in the Cherry County Courthouse today due to staffing shortages.

* 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.

* 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.

* Stuart Junior High Quiz Bowl at O’Neill, noon.

* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. in The Connection. Bible study, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Youth group, 3:30 p.m. Catechism, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6 p.m. Advent evening prayer, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church:  Kids Zone, 3:30 p.m. Pre-Teen Youth Group, 3:45 p.m. Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth Does meeting, 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.

* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025

Give the Gift of Sight Month.

Program reminder: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program.

Events

* Semester tests are being administered today at Ainsworth Community Schools.

* Driver’s license exams will not be given in the Blaine County Courthouse today due to staffing shortages.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* The Ainsworth High School National Honor Society is hosting senior citizens for a meal at noon in recognition of Senior Citizens Day.

* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m. Board meeting, 5 p.m. Caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m.

* Niobrara Council meeting, 1 p.m. at Valentine.

* Today is the deadline to reserve a drive-through Christmas meal from the Ainsworth United Methodist Church.

* West Holt Elementary Christmas program, 6:30 p.m.

* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.

* Rock County High School Christmas concert, 7 p.m. in the gym.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.

Sports

* North Central varsity girls wrestling at Gibbon, 5 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025

Underdog Day.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball vs. Broken Bow airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Stuart girls and boys basketball at Burke, S.D., airs at 5:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Semester tests are being administered at Ainsworth Community Schools. Today marks the end of the first semester. Classes dismiss at 2 p.m. Today is also the deadline for kindergarten through sixth-grade students to register for the ASAP afterschool program for the second semester.

* No classes today for West Holt prekindergarten through sixth-grade students.

* Driver’s license exams will not be given in the Brown County Courthouse today due to staffing shortages.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Birthday/anniversary party, noon. Bridge, 1 p.m.

* Classes at Rock County Public Schools dismiss at 2 p.m. Today marks the end of the first semester.

* Today marks the end of the first semester at Keya Paha County Public Schools. Classes dismiss at 2 p.m.

* Today marks the end of the first semester at Stuart Public School and West Holt Public Schools.

Sports

* Ainsworth and North Central varsity girls wrestling at the Valentine Invitational, 1 p.m.

* North Central JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball at O’Neill St. Mary’s, 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.

* Stuart JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball at Burke, S.D., 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.

* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Broken Bow, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m. It is Parents Night for the Ainsworth basketball teams and cheerleaders.

* West Holt JV and varsity girls basketball hosts Hartington Cedar Catholic, 5 p.m. The varsity game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025

It’s a Wonderful Life Film Premiere – 1946.

Program reminders: North Central girls and boys basketball vs. Gregory, S.D., airs at 6:30 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt girls and boys basketball at Battle Creek airs at 3:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* 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.

* The live band Whiskey Bent performs at 9 p.m. in the Springlake Angus Center.

Sports

* West Holt varsity girls wrestling at the Cambridge Invitational, time TBD.

* North Central and West Holt varsity boys wrestling at the Osmond Invitational, 9:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth varsity boys wrestling at the Valentine Invitational, 10 a.m.

* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Battle Creek, 2 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 3:30 and 5:15 p.m.

* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Gregory, S.D., 4 p.m. at Keya Paha County. The varsity games are scheduled for 6:30 and 8 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025

First Day of Winter. Humbug Day. Shorts Day.

Program reminders: Husker women’s basketball vs. Cal Baptist airs at 10:30 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. The United Methodist Church morning worship service airs on FM 92.7, followed by the midday report and The Lutheran Hour. Husker men’s basketball vs. North Dakota airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB FM 92.7 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, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 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 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, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 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: Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 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.

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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025

Be a Lover of Silence Day.

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball at the Pleasanton Holiday Tournament airs at 5 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web, opponent TBA.

Events

* No classes at area schools for the holiday break.

* Rock County Public Schools holding a teacher in-service today.

* 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.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 1 p.m. Bridge, 1 p.m.

* Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting has been cancelled.

* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball at the Pleasanton Holiday Tournament, 5 and 6:30 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025

Anniversary of the First Nonstop Flight Around the World Without Refueling – 1987.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball at the Pleasanton Holiday Tournament airs at 5 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web, opponent TBA.

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.

* 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: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* Rock County Hospital Board meeting, 4 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball at the Pleasanton Holiday Tournament, 5 and 6:30 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025

Christmas Eve.

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. Rangeland Rehab presentation, noon. Pitch, 1 p.m. Caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church Christmas Eve service, 5:30 p.m.

Sports

* The five-day NSAA holiday moratorium begins today and continues through Dec. 28.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025

Christmas Day.

Events

* Merry Christmas from the KBRB staff!

* All courthouses and city offices are closed.

* All senior centers and libraries are closed.

* Christmas dinner drive-through meal pickup, 11 a.m. until noon at the United Methodist Church for those who pre-ordered. Enter the church’s west parking lot from the north.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025

Boxing Day. Candy Cane Day. Whiner’s Day.

Program reminder: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m.

Events

* 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.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 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, DECEMBER 27, 2025

Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

Events

* 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.

* The live band Victory Underground performs at 9 p.m. in the Springlake Angus Center.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025

Endangered Species Act Anniversary – 1973.

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, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 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 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, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 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: Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 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, DECEMBER 29, 2025

Tick Tock Day.

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball at the Summerland Holiday Tournament airs on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web, time and opponent TBA. North Central girls and boys basketball at the O’Neill Holiday Tournament airs on FM 92.7 and the web, time and opponent TBA. Potential Husker women’s basketball vs. USC airs at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 1 p.m.

Sports

* Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball at the Summerland Holiday Tournament, times and matchups TBA.

* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at the O’Neill Holiday Tournament, 2 p.m. Matchups TBA.

* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Ansley-Litchfield at the Central Valley Holiday Tournament, 11 a.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025

Food Service Safety Month.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball at the Summerland Holiday Tournament airs on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web, time and opponent TBA. North Central girls and boys basketball at the O’Neill Holiday Tournament airs on FM 92.7 and the web, time and opponent TBA. Potential Husker men’s basketball vs. New Hampshire airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

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.

* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball at the Summerland Holiday Tournament, times and matchups TBD.

* North Central varsity girls and boys basketball at the O’Neill Holiday Tournament, matchups and times TBD.

* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Burwell at the Central Valley Holiday Tournament, 11 a.m.

* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Lutheran High Northeast, 3 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 4:30 and 6:15 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025

New Year’s Eve. Make Up Your Mind Day. No Interruptions Day.

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.

* The Platinum Pearls performs at 9 p.m. in the Springlake Angus Center.