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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. North Central football vs. Wynot airs at 2 p.m. on FM 92.7. Ainsworth football vs. Bloomfield airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. West Holt football at Crofton airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7.

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.

* Road 888 will be closed beginning at 8:30 a.m. from the Meadville Avenue intersection to the 430th Avenue intersection to allow irrigation pipe to be buried under the road.

* 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.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from noon until 5 p.m.

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

* Today marks the end of the first quarter at Ainsworth Community Schools and Keya Paha County Public Schools.

* Hors d’oeuvres, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Club courtesy of KC’s Klassics and Home Sweet Home Properties.

Sports

* Stuart junior high football at Santee, noon.

* North Central varsity football hosts Wynot, 2 p.m. at Rock County.

* Stuart varsity football at Santee, 2 p.m.

* Ainsworth varsity football hosts Bloomfield, 7 p.m. It is Parents Night for the football, girls golf, football cheerleaders and pom squad members with parent introductions at 6:30 p.m. Little Dawgs cheerleaders will perform.

* West Holt varsity football at Crofton, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026

Program reminder: Husker football vs. Indiana airs at 7 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

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

* Long Pine Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual Fall Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in The Palace. Food available from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a freewill donation. Car show registration, 11 a.m., with the show from noon until 2 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Halloween movie night, 8 p.m. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

* 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.

* BJ Jamison performs in Hidden Paradise at 8 p.m.

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

Sports

* West Holt varsity volleyball at the Arcadia/Loup City Tournament, 9 a.m. at Loup City.

* Ainsworth varsity volleyball at the Anselmo-Merna Tournament, 10 a.m. at Merna.

* Nebraska State Junior High Cross Country Championships, 1 p.m. at Papillion-La Vista.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026

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. Prayer rally, 6:30 p.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

* Battery collection event, 7 a.m. until noon in the Atkinson Fire Hall, hosted by the Nebraska Recycling Council, North Central RC&D and the Atkinson Fire and Rescue Department.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026

Columbus Day.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Members of the Ainsworth Commercial Club will appear on Open Line at 9:47 a.m. to discuss the upcoming Hocus Pocus event Oct. 17.

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: Rummikub, 1 p.m. Pinochle, 6 p.m.

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

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

* Women’s Night Out, 6 p.m. in The Connection.

* 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.

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

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

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

* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

* Johnstown Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.

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

Sports

* Nebraska Girls Golf State Championships opening round, times and locations TBA.

* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Junior High Volleyball Tournament, 2 p.m. at Plainview.

* Ainsworth junior high football at Stuart, 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth junior high volleyball at Stuart, 5 p.m.

* North Central junior high football hosts West Holt, 5 p.m. at Rock County.

* North Central JV football hosts West Holt, 7 p.m. at Rock County.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth and Riverside volleyball at the Neligh-Oakdale triangular airs at 5 p.m. on FM 92.7.

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 Rock County Senior Center.

* 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.

* 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 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.

* Rock County FFA Clue Caper, 8 p.m.

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

Sports

* Nebraska Girls Golf State Championships final round, times and locations TBA.

* Ainsworth and Riverside varsity volleyball t the Neligh-Oakdale Invitational, 5 p.m. Ainsworth vs. Neligh-Oakdale, followed by Ainsworth vs. Riverside and Riverside vs. Neligh-Oakdale.

* Stuart varsity volleyball at the O’Neill St. Mary’s triangular, 5 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026

Events

* The Ainsworth Art Club is decorating windows at the Sandhills Care Center beginning at 8 a.m.

* 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.

* Long Pine Heritage Society meeting, 10 a.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.

* North Central RC&D meeting, 1:40 p.m. in the Bassett city meeting room.

* Classes at Keya Paha County Public Schools dismiss at 2 p.m. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled from 2:30 until 6 p.m.

* Today marks the end of the first quarter at Rock County Public Schools.

* 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 p.m. Choir, 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.

* Rangeland Rehab 10-year anniversary celebration, with build your own ice cream sundae’s from 4:30 until 6 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 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.

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

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026

Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. North Central volleyball at West Holt airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Stuart volleyball vs. Winside airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7.

Events

* No classes at Keya Paha County Public Schools due to a teacher in-service.

* 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.

* Niobrara Council meeting, 1 p.m.

* Today marks the end of the first quarter at Stuart Public School.

* 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

* District Cross Country, times and locations TBA.

* Ainsworth JV and varsity volleyball at Summerland, 4 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 5 p.m.

* North Central C team, JV and varsity volleyball at West Holt, 4 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. West Holt football vs. Elkhorn Valley airs at 2 p.m. on FM 92.7. Ainsworth football at Neligh-Oakdale airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. North Central football at Randolph airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7.

Events

* No classes at Keya Paha County Public Schools and Stuart Public School today due to fall break.

* 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.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from noon until 5 p.m.

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

* Classes at West Holt Public Schools dismiss at 1 p.m. Today marks the end of the first quarter.

Sports

* West Holt varsity football hosts Elkhorn Valley, 2 p.m.

* Ainsworth varsity football at Neligh-Oakdale, 7 p.m.

* North Central varsity football at Randolph, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

Program reminders: Potential Greater Northeast Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament airs on FM 92.7, time and matchup TBA. Husker football at Oregon airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.

Events

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

* Vendor market, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Sand Cherry in Merriman.

* Rau Repair grand opening at their 340 E. Fourth St. location. Customer appreciation dinner served from 4 until 7 p.m. next door in the Zion Lutheran Church.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Rock County FFA Fall Festival is being held today from 7 until 9 p.m. with a haunted hay maze.

* Run for Jared 5-K run walk, 11 a.m. at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Proceeds from the event and a freewill donation brisket meal that follows benefit the Jared Hansmeyer family. Dessert bar, 5:30 p.m. in the Elks, followed by Husker football in The 402 Bar.

* Ainsworth Commercial Club annual Hocus Pocus event, chili cookoff from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the Elks. Pumpkin painting and family games from 6 until 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall. Sandhills Hot Rod Race, registration at 7 p.m. racing starts at 8 p.m. in front of the fire hall.

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

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

* Trailer of Terror from 7 until 11 p.m. at Stuart.

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

* Kenny K and the Dead Cowboys performs in the Springlake Angus Center at 9 p.m.

Sports

* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament opening round, times and matchups TBA.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026

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

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Prime rib night, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks with proceeds benefitting the Jared Hansmeyer family.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026

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. Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament airs on FM 92.7, times and matchups TBA.

Events

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

* The Rock County FFA is hosting a community blood drive in the high school multi-purpose room today.

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

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummikub, 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.

* Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, 3 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.

* South Brown County Firefighters meeting, 8 p.m.

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

* Bassett IOOF Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament opening round, times and matchups TBA.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament airs on FM 92.7, times and matchups TBA. Potential Greater Northeast Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament at CWC airs on FM 92.7, time and matchup 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.

* Rock County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m. in the courthouse at Bassett.

* 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. Board meeting, 5:15 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 and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament semifinals, times and matchups TBA.

* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Volleyball tournament semifinals, times and matchups TBA.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026

Events                                   

* Area FFA students are participating in the National FFA Convention at Indianapolis, Ind., beginning today and continuing through Saturday.

* 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.

* Some area high school students are participating in the Chadron State College Scholastics Contest today.

* 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.

* 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 p.m. Choir, 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.

* Annual Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church turkey dinner and bazaar, 5 until 7:30 p.m. Deliveries for the elderly are available by calling 402-387-1512 before 5 p.m. To-go orders are offered but you must go through the line and fill your own to-go box.

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

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

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026

Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. North Central football vs. O’Neill St. Mary’s airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Stuart football vs. Ansley-Litchfield airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7.

Events

* No classes at Rock County Public Schools due to fall break. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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

* 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: 10:30 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.

Sports

* North Central varsity football hosts O’Neill St. Mary’s, 7 p.m. at Keya Paha County.

* Stuart varsity football hosts Ansley-Litchfield, 7 p.m. It is Parents Night for the Broncos.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth football at Madison airs at 2:30 p.m. on FM 92.7. West Holt football at Hartington-Newcastle airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7.

Events

* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools and West Holt Public Schools due to fall break.

* 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.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from noon until 5 p.m.

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

Sports

* Nebraska State Cross Country Championship at the Kearney Country Club, times TBA.

* Ainsworth varsity football at Madison, 2:30 p.m.

* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament championship and third-place matches at Elkhorn Valley, times and matchups TBA.

* West Holt varsity football at Hartington-Newcastle, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026

Program reminders: Husker volleyball vs. USC airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament championship and third-place matches at Ainsworth air on FM 92.7, times and matchups TBA.

Events

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

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Homemade pie available by the slice.

* 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.

* Borderline performs in the Springlake Angus Center at 9 p.m.

Sports

* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament championship and third-place matches at Ainsworth, times and matchups TBA.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026

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

* 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

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Homemade pie available by the slice.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Volleyball sub-district matches air on KBRB, times and matchups TBA. Husker men’s basketball vs. Kansas State airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

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.

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

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

* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Sports

* Volleyball sub-districts begin, times and matchups TBA.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Volleyball sub-district matches air on KBRB, times and matchups 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.

* 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.

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

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

* Ainsworth American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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

Sports

* Volleyball sub-districts continue, times and matchups TBA.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026

Events

* Rock County Hospital breast cancer awareness bake sale, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Brewtiful Kreations Coffee Co. in downtown 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.

* 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.

* 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 p.m. Choir, 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.

* Rock County Library Board meeting, 6 p.m.

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

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026

Program reminder: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 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: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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

* Ainsworth Community Schools variety show, 7 p.m.

* Rock County High School fall concert, 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.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Opening round of the Nebraska State Football Playoffs, times and matchups TBA. Husker volleyball at Michigan airs at 4:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

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.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from noon until 5 p.m.

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

* Ainsworth FCCLA Halloween Hustle 5-K, 6:30 p.m.

Sports

* Nebraska High School Football Playoffs opening rounds, times and matchups TBA.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026

Halloween

Program reminders: Potential volleyball district finals air on KBRB FM 92.7 and the web, times and matchups TBA. Husker football vs. Washington airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.

Events

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

* Seventeenth annual Springview Hometown Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Keya Paha County Public Schools gymnasiums.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. 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.

* Tim Zach performs in the Springlake Angus Center at 9 p.m. There is also a Halloween costume party.

* Daylight Saving Time ends overnight. Set clocks back one hour for Sunday and check batteries in smoke detectors.

Sports

* Volleyball district finals, times and matchups TBA.