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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023
Salesperson’s Day. Basketball Created – 1891. National Christmas Tree Lighting.
Program reminders: Representatives from the Ainsworth Child Development Center Board will appear on Open Line at 9:47 a.m. Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball at Ord airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt varsity girls and boys basketball at Creighton airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
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.
* Ainsworth Flowers & Gifts Christmas open house, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
* Ranchland Western Store in Ainsworth Christmas open house, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
* The Whistle Stop at Bassett is closed today to prepare the store for its Christmas open house Saturday.
* 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.
* The Jane Keller Memorial Art Show is open for public viewing from 4 until 7 p.m. in The Old Feed Store Art Center at Bassett.
* O’Neill lighted Christmas parade, 7 p.m.
Sports
* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Burwell, 3:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth, North Central and West Holt junior high wrestling at the O’Neill Invitational, 4 p.m.
* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Creighton, 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.
* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Ord, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.
* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball at Central Valley, 6 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023
Special Education Day. Mutt Day. First Artificial Heart Transplant – 1982.
Program reminders: Husker women’s basketball vs. Georgia Tech airs at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball at Gordon-Rushville airs at 5 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web. Husker volleyball in the second round of the NCAA Tournament airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, opponent TBA.
Events
* Ainsworth Flowers & Gifts Christmas open house, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
* Ranchland Western Store in Ainsworth Christmas open house, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* The Whistle Stop of Bassett 25th annual Christmas open house, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
* Winterfest craft and gift show, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, hosted by the Valentine Chapter P.E.O.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9 a.m. until noon at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Susie’s Christmas Wish toy drive, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Viaero Wireless parking lot.
* The Jane Keller Memorial Art Show is open for public viewing from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. in The Old Feed Store Art Center at Bassett.
* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.
* Porch pot class, 2 p.m. in Shamrock Nursery at O’Neill. Call in advance if not pre-registered.
* Jam session, 4 until 8 p.m. in the Rock County Senior Center, hosted by the Bassett Arts Council.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.
* Classic Country Club will perform from 7 until 11 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
Sports
* Ainsworth and West Holt varsity girls wrestling and 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.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023
Be a Blessing Day. People with Disabilities Day.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. Creighton airs at 2 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, 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 Baptist Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m. at 325 E. Seventh Ave.
* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.
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
* The Ainsworth Elks is serving brunch from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
* Hometown Craft and Vendor Show, noon until 5 p.m. in the Bassett Grade School and Rock County Senior Center. Santa will greet youth from 3 until 5:30 p.m. at 123 S. Clark St. Parade of lights lineup, 5:30 p.m. at Rock County High School, with the parade beginning at 6 p.m. followed by Christmas carols and the lighting of the Memory Lane Park Christmas tree. Participating local businesses will also be open.
* The Jane Keller Memorial Art Show is open for public viewing from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. in The Old Feed Store Art Center at Bassett. Artists who participated may pick up their creations following the parade.
* Elks Hoop Shoot for youth ages 8 to 13, sign up at 12:30 p.m. with the contest starting at 1 p.m. in McAndrew Gymnasium.
* The Whistle Stop of Bassett 25th annual Christmas open house, 1 until 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene soup supper, 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
* Community Christmas Pageant, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Community Schools Learning Center.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
Program reminder: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m.
Events
* 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: Brown County Hospital physical therapy presentation, noon. Bridge, 1 p.m. Rummicube, 2 p.m.
* Artists who participated in the Jane Keller Memorial Art Show may pick up their creations from 4 until 6 p.m. in The Old Feed Store Art Center at Bassett.
* Women’s Night Out Christmas party, 6 p.m. in the Ainsworth Nazarene Church.
* Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* Bassett Sons of the American Legion meeting, 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall.
* Brown County Ambulance Association meeting, 7 p.m.
* Johnstown Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 7 p.m.
* Rock County Ambulance Association meeting, 7 p.m. in the Bassett Fire Hall.
* Pitch Club, 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge.
Sports
* Ainsworth and North Central junior high wrestling at the Anselmo-Merna Invitational, 11 a.m.
* Ainsworth varsity girls wrestling at the West Holt Invitational, 3 p.m.
* North Central junior high girls basketball hosts West Holt, 6 p.m. at Rock County.
* Ainsworth C team boys basketball hosts Burwell, 6 p.m.
* North Central JV girls and boys basketball at O’Neill, 6 p.m.
* Stuart junior high girls basketball hosts Summerland, 6:30 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023
Bathtub Party Day. World Soil Day.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. West Holt varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Ord airs at 5:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web. Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Bloomfield airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web.
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.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Irrigation District Board of Directors 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.
* Susie’s Christmas Wish invites Brown County parents and guardians to pick up gifts from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall.
* Ainsworth FFA Officer Christmas party, 6 p.m.
* Ainsworth fifth- through eighth-grade band and choir winter concert, 7 p.m. in the Learning Center.
* Bassett Grade School Christmas concert, 7 p.m.
* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church Council meeting, 7 p.m.
* Rock County Agricultural Society annual meeting and regular meeting, 7 p.m. in the Rock County Public Library.
* 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.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
* Al-Anon meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Congregational Church.
Sports
* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Ord, 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 5:30 and 7 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 7:45 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023
Miners’ Day. Pawnbrokers Day.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball at Minnesota airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Wellness Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Rock County Hospital.
* 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.
* NSAA State One-Act Play begins today and continues through Friday for area qualifiers.
* Atkinson/Stuart Food Pantry open from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 108 W. State St. in Atkinson.
* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet in The Connection at 6:30 p.m. Bible study, 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Youth group, 3:30 p.m. Catechism, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6:15 p.m. Bible study, 7:15 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.
* Brown County Fund Advisory Council meeting, 5 p.m.
* Susie’s Christmas Wish invites Brown County parents and guardians to pick up gifts from 5 until 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall.
* Ainsworth Bulldog Booster Club meeting, 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
* Beck’s Hybrids western Nebraska post-harvest meeting and meal, 6 p.m. in the Atkinson Knights of Columbus Hall.
* Porch pot class, 6 p.m. in Shamrock Nursery at O’Neill. Call in advance if not pre-registered.
* Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.
* Raven Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 7:30 p.m. in Raven Fire Hall.
* Ainsworth Does meeting, 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.
* Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting, 7 p.m. in the Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023
Pearl Harbor Attack Anniversary – 1941. Fire Safety Council Founded – 1979.
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. North Central varsity girls and boys basketball at CWC airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
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.
* Bassett Meadow View tenant meeting, 9 a.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.
* Ainsworth Child Development Center Board meeting, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* Susie’s Christmas Wish invites parents and guardians from Brown, Rock and Keya Paha counties to pick up gifts from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall.
* Long Pine City Council meeting, 7 p.m.
* Bassett American Legion Post 123 meeting, 7 p.m.
* Newport Village Board meeting, 8 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
Sports
* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Chambers/Wheeler Central, 4:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth junior high girls basketball at Stuart, 6:30 p.m.
* West Holt junior high girls basketball hosts Summerland, 6 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023
Lost and Found Day. Anniversary of John Lennon Being Shot – 1980.
Program reminders: Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball vs. West Holt airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball at Twin Loup airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Café 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.
* 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.
Sports
* Ainsworth and North Central varsity boys wrestling at the Twin Loup Invitational, 11 a.m. at Sargent.
* 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. It is Parents Night for the basketball teams and cheerleaders.
* Stuart JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball at Twin Loup, 4:30 p.m. at Taylor. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023
Day of the Horse. Anti-Corruption Day.
Program reminders: Husker women’s basketball at Michigan State airs at 12:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. North Central varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Sandhills/Thedford airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Cody-Kilgore airs at 4:15 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9 a.m. until noon 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. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
Sports
* West Holt varsity boys wrestling at the Gregory, S.D., Invitational, 9 a.m.
* Ainsworth and North Central varsity boys wrestling at the Anselmo-Merna Invitational, 10 a.m. at Merna.
* Ainsworth and West Holt varsity girls wrestling at the Sandhills Valley Invitational, 10 a.m. at Stapleton.
* Stuart junior high girls and boys basketball hosts Cody-Kilgore, 1 p.m.
* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Sandhills-Thedford, 3:30 p.m. at Keya Paha County. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.
* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Burwell, 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 hosts Cody-Kilgore, 3:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 4:15 and 6 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023
First Grand Ole Opry Broadcast – 1927. Human Rights Day.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. Michigan State airs at 4:30 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, 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.
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
* Jam session, 2 p.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Ainsworth Golf Course Board of Directors meeting, 2 p.m.
* Porch pot class, 2 p.m. in Shamrock Nursery at O’Neill. Call in advance if not pre-registered.
* West Holt High School Christmas concert, 5:30 p.m.
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023
Human Rights Week. Write a Business Plan 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.
* The Nebraska State Mock Trial Championships begin today.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Brown County Hospital health information presentation, noon. Rummicube, 2 p.m. Pinochle Tournament, 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.
* Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors meeting, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* 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.
* 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 Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* North Central junior high wrestling at Broken Bow, 2 p.m.
* Ainsworth JV wrestling at O’Neill, 5:30 p.m.
* West Holt junior high girls basketball hosts Ord, 5:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth C team boys basketball at O’Neill, 6 p.m.
* North Central junior high girls basketball hosts Stuart, 6:30 p.m. at Rock County.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023
Universal Health Coverage Day.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Valentine airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Summerland airs at 6:15 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: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Bassett/Rock County Chamber of Commerce meeting, noon in the Bassett Methodist Church.
* 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.
* Bassett Arts Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Bassett city offices.
* Ainsworth Nazarene Church NDI Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Church Board meeting, 7:30 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.
* Al-Anon meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Congregational Church.
Sports
* West Holt junior high wrestling at the Gregory, S.D., Invitational.
* 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.
* Ainsworth junior high girls basketball at Valentine, 4:30 p.m.
* 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.
* 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.
* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Summerland, 6:15 and 8 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023
Food Service Safety Month.
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.
* There is a 10 a.m. start at Rock County Public Schools due to a teacher in-service.
* 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. Senior Citizen Day, with lunch at noon at Ainsworth Community Schools.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m. Children’s Bible club, 3:30 p.m.
* Stuart High School Quiz Bowl team at O’Neill, 12:45 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, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6:15 p.m. Bible study, 7:15 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, 5 p.m. in the conference center.
* Ainsworth Evangelical 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.
* 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.
* May I and Cribbage, 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023
Impaired Driving Prevention 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: Board meeting, 1 p.m. Bible study, 1 p.m.
* The West Holt Elementary Christmas program is being held today.
* Rock County High School one-act play community performance, 6:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth high school band and choir winter concert, 7 p.m. in the Learning Center.
* Rock County High School Christmas concert, 7 p.m.
* Keya Paha County Public Schools Christmas program and one-act play performance, 7 p.m.
* Springview Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.
* Sandhills Chapter of Pheasants Forever meeting, 8 p.m. at Roger Sisson’s.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
Sports
* West Holt junior high girls basketball at Creighton, 4 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023
Bill of Rights Day. Underdog Day.
Program reminders: Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball at Broken Bow airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central varsity girls and boys basketball at O’Neill St. Mary’s airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Café 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.
* 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.
Sports
* Ainsworth varsity boys and girls wrestling at the Valentine Invitational, 1 p.m.
* West Holt varsity girls wrestling at the Elgin/Elgin Pope John Invitational, 4 p.m.
* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at O’Neill St. Mary’s, 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6:30 and 8 p.m.
* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Broken Bow, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.
* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball at Elkhorn Valley, 6 and 7:45 p.m.
* West Holt JV and varsity girls basketball at Hartington/Newcastle, 6 p.m. The varsity game is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023
Give the Gift of Sight Month.
Program reminders: Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Cozad airs at 3:30 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt varsity girls and boys basketball at Battle Creek airs at 3:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9 a.m. until noon 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. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
Sports
* Ainsworth varsity girls and boys wrestling at the Valentine Invitational, 9 a.m.
* North Central and West Holt varsity wrestling at the Osmond Invitational, 9:30 a.m.
* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Cozad, 2 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 3:30 and 5:15 p.m.
* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball at Burke, S.D., 3 and 4:45 p.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.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2023
Wright Brothers First Flight – 1903.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball at Kansas State airs at 1 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, 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. Living Nativity, 4:30 p.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.
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
* West Holt fifth- through seventh-grade winter concert, 5:30 p.m.
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023
Make a New Year’s Resolution to Stop Smoking Day.
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 show airs at 2 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt varsity girls and boys basketball at Valentine airs at 5:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 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 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, 2:30 p.m. in the hospital conference room.
* Ainsworth Lions Club membership meeting, 5:30 p.m.
* Members Night Out in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. House Committee meeting, 8 p.m.
* Ainsworth FFA Christmas party, 6 p.m.
* Ainsworth Elementary second- through fourth-grade Christmas concert, 7 p.m. in the Learning Center.
* Ainsworth Women’s Club meeting, 7 p.m. in the Park Homes meeting room.
* South Brown County Firefighters meeting, 7 p.m.
* Newport Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.
* Bassett IOOF Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* Ainsworth and West Holt varsity girls wrestling at the Summerland Invitational, 2 p.m.
* Stuart junior high girls basketball hosts Plainview, 5 p.m.
* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Valentine, 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023
First Radio Broadcast from Space – 1958.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Burwell airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Gregory, S.D., airs at 6:30 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.
* 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: 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.
* Stuart Public School holiday concert, 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 meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
* Al-Anon meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Congregational Church.
Sports
* 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. It is Parents Night for the North Central basketball and wrestling teams.
* Ainsworth JV girls and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Burwell, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:45 p.m.
* West Holt varsity wrestling hosts Anselmo-Merna and Central Valley for a triangular, 5 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023
Cathode Ray Tube Patented – 1958.
Program reminders: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Service report airs on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Husker men’s basketball vs. North Dakota State airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* 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.
* 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.
* 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. in the NCDC office.
* 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, 6:15 p.m. Bible study, 7:15 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 Evangelical Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Does meeting, 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.
* Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting, 7 p.m. in the Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023
First Day of Winter. Celebrate Short Fiction Day. Humbug Day. Forefathers 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 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: Christmas dinner, noon. Bible study, 1 p.m.
* Niobrara Council meeting, 1:30 p.m. in The Peppermill at Valentine.
* Classes at Ainsworth Community Schools, Rock County Public Schools and Keya Paha County Public Schools dismiss at 2 p.m. Today marks the end of the first semester for each school.
* Bassett Methodist Women’s meeting, 6:30 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023
Be a Lover of Silence Day.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Café at Ainsworth.
* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools for the holiday 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: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Classes at West Holt Public Schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Today marks the end of the first semester.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Classes at Stuart Public School dismiss at 2 p.m. Today marks the end of the first semester.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023
Federal Reserve System Founded – 1913. Metric Conversion Act Passed – 1975.
Events
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9 a.m. until noon 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. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
Sports
* The five-day sports practice moratorium begins today.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2023
Christmas Eve.
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: Christmas Eve service, 5:30 p.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.
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
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2023
Christmas Day.
Events
* No classes at area schools for the holiday break.
* All courthouses and city offices are closed.
* All libraries and senior centers in the area are closed.
* The KBR Solid Waste Transfer Station is closed. Ainsworth’s Monday garbage route will be picked up Tuesday.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2023
Candy Cane Day. Whiners Day.
Events
* Ainsworth’s Monday garbage route will be picked up today.
* 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: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.
* Rock County Hospital Board meeting, 4 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
* Al-Anon meeting, 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth Congregational Church.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023
Impaired Driving Prevention Month.
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.
* Rock County Library Board meeting, 6 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023
First Cinema Opened – 1895.
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. Ainsworth and West Holt varsity girls and boys basketball in the Summerland Holiday Tournament airs on FM 92.7 and the web, times and matchups TBA. North Central varsity girls and boys basketball in the O’Neill Holiday Tournament airs on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web, times TBA.
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.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
Sports
* Ainsworth and West Holt varsity girls and boys basketball at the Summerland Holiday Tournament, 3 p.m. Matchups TBA.
* North Central varsity girls and boys basketball at the O’Neill Holiday Tournament, 2 p.m. Matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023
No Interruptions Day.
Program reminders: Ainsworth and West Holt varsity girls and boys basketball in the Summerland Holiday Tournament airs on FM 92.7 and the web, times and matchups TBA. North Central varsity girls and boys basketball in the O’Neill Holiday Tournament airs on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web, times TBA. Husker men’s basketball vs. South Carolina State airs at 5:30 p.m. on in progress on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Café 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.
* 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.
Sports
* Ainsworth and West Holt varsity girls wrestling at the Winnebago Invitational, 9 a.m.
* Ainsworth and West Holt varsity girls and boys basketball at the Summerland Holiday Tournament, matchups and times TBA.
* North Central varsity girls and boys basketball at the O’Neill Holiday Tournament, 2 p.m. Matchups TBA.
* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball at the Randolph Holiday Tournament, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023
Food Service Safety Month.
Program reminder: Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball at the Randolph Holiday Tournament airs on FM 92.7 and the web, times TBA.
Events
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9 a.m. until noon 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. in the Ainsworth Park Homes meeting room.
Sports
* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball at the Randolph Holiday Tournament, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023
New Year’s Eve. Make Up Your Mind Day. Leap Second Adjustment Time.
Program reminders: Husker women’s basketball vs. Maryland 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.
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
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 6:30 p.m. in The Connection.
