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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
Boss’s Day. Dictionary Day. Get Smart About Credit Day. Stamp Collecting Month.
Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Representatives from the Ainsworth Commercial Club will appear on Open Line at 9:47 a.m. to discuss the upcoming Downtown Hocus Pocus events. Ainsworth volleyball vs. Summerland airs at 6:15 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central football vs. Creighton airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
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 at Keya Paha County Public Schools today due to a teacher in-service.
* Driver’s license exams will not be given in the Rock County Courthouse today due to a staffing shortage.
* Brown County Commissioners Board of Equalization special meeting, 8 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room to set 2025-26 levies.
* 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.
* Niobrara Council meeting, 1 p.m. at Valentine.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* The Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska Farm Bureau are hosting a branding legislation question and answer session at 7:30 p.m. in the Lazy D Restaurant at Taylor.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
Sports
* Ainsworth hosts the Class D-3 District Cross Country Meet, 4 p.m. at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. Ainsworth, North Central, Stuart and West Holt are among the teams competing.
* Ainsworth JV and varsity volleyball hosts Summerland, 5 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.
* North Central C team, JV and varsity volleyball hosts West Holt, 4 p.m. at Keya Paha County. The varsity match is scheduled for 6 p.m.
* Stuart varsity volleyball at Winside, 6 p.m.
* North Central varsity football hosts Creighton, 7 p.m. at Keya Paha County. It is Parents Night for North Central.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
Mulligan Day. Mammography Day. Work and Family Month.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth football at Elgin/Elgin Pope John airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt football vs. Ravenna airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* No classes at Rock County Public Schools and Keya Paha County Public Schools due to fall break.
* Driver’s license exams will not be given in the Brown County Courthouse today due to a staffing shortage.
* 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 open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Needles N Pins is closed today.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Today marks the end of the first quarter at Stuart Public School and West Holt Public Schools.
* Brown County Community Foundation Fund 30th anniversary tailgate, 5 p.m. at the Ainsworth Conference Center.
Sports
* Stuart varsity football at Shelton, 3 p.m.
* Ainsworth varsity football at Elgin/Elgin Pope John, 7 p.m.
* West Holt varsity football hosts Ravenna, 7 p.m. It is Senior Night for the West Holt football and girls golf teams.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. BYU airs at 11 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.
* Bloomin’ Daisies of Stuart fall open house, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
* Long Pine Chamber of Commerce 22nd annual fall craft and vendor fair, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in The Palace. A taco bar lunch served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Show and Shine in remembrance of George “Bill” Snyder, noon until 2 p.m. with registration at 11 a.m.
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. with Pie Fest, and adults night from 6 until 9 p.m.
* Long Pine Community Center smash car fund-raiser, noon until 2 p.m. on the south side of the Sandhills Lounge building.
* 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.
Sports
* West Holt varsity volleyball at the Greater Northeast Activities Conference Tournament opening round:
At Laurel-Concord-Coleridge: No. 1 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge vs. No. 8 Hartington-Newcastle, 2 p.m. No. 4 Lutheran High Northeast vs. No. 5 Plainview, 3:30 p.m.
At Elkhorn Valley: No. 2 Elkhorn Valley vs. No. 7 Neligh-Oakdale, 2 p.m. No. 3 West Holt vs. No. 6 Summerland, 3:30 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
Evaluate Your Life Day. Character Counts Week. Seafood Month.
Program reminder: Husker volleyball vs. Michigan airs at noon 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 Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.
* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.
Atkinson
* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
Bassett
* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.
* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.
* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.
* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.
* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.
* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.
Brewster
* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.
Johnstown
* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.
Long Pine
* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Springview
* Springview Methodist Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.
* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.
Other events
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and includes Pie Fest.
* Ainsworth Senior Center 8-Ball Pool Tournament, 4 p.m. with a soup supper from 5:30 until 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
Forest Products Week. Orthodontic Health Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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. Ainsworth vs. Stuart in the Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament opening round airs at 6:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* North Central RC&D paper shredding available from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. behind the Ainsworth Conference Center, from 10:15 until 10:45 a.m. in front of Turbine Mart at Springview, from 11:30 a.m. until noon at the Naper Auditorium, from 12:15 until 12:45 p.m. at the parking lot behind the Boyd County Courthouse at Butte, and from 1:15 until 1:45 p.m. in front of the Spencer Community Hall.
* 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.
* Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, 3 p.m. in the hospital conference room.
* Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors meeting, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* Members Night Out in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. House Committee meeting, 8 p.m.
* Bassett American Legion Riders meeting, 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall.
* Ainsworth Women’s Club meeting, 7 p.m. in the Park Homes meeting room.
* South Brown County Firefighters meeting, 8 p.m.
* Newport Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.
* Bassett IOOF Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* The Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament opening round:
* At Elgin: No. 8 Niobrara/Verdigre vs. No. 9 Chambers/Wheeler Central, 5 p.m., with the winner facing No. 1 Elgin/Elgin Pope John at 8 p.m. No. 4 North Central vs. No. 5 Boyd County, 6:30 p.m.
* At O’Neill St. Mary’s: No. 2 St. Mary’s vs. No. 7 Santee, 5 p.m. No. 3 Stuart vs. No. 6 Ainsworth, 6:30 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
Nuclear Science Week. Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Crime Prevention Month.
Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament semifinals air on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web, times and matchups TBA. Greater Northeast Activities Conference Tournament airs on FM 92.7 and the web, time and matchup TBA.
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: 10:30 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.
* 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 at Niobrara, 5:30 p.m., matchups TBD.
* NVC Consolation Round at highest seed, 5 p.m.
* West Holt varsity volleyball in the Greater Northeast Activities Conference semifinals and consolation round, 5:30 p.m. with matchups and locations TBD.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025
Smart is Cool Day. Stuttering Awareness Day. Roller Skating 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. Pitch, 1 p.m. Pumpkin carving and decorating, 1 p.m.
* 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 at 6:30 p.m. in The Connection. Bible study, 7:30 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 Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.
* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025
Mole Day. Contact Lens Safety Month.
Program reminder: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program.
Events
* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools today due to a teacher in-service.
* 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 Commercial Club business scavenger hunt begins today. Cards can be picked up from Palmer Embroidery or The Book Peddler.
* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m.
* Springview Methodist Church 77th annual Harvest Home dinner and auction, 5 p.m. in the Keya Paha County High School gym.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* West Holt FFA pumpkin carving, 7 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
Sports
* First round of the Class D-1 and Class D-2 State Football Playoffs, matchups and locations TBD.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025
United Nations Day. Popcorn Poppin Month.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Niobrara Valley Conference Tournament volleyball airs on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web, times and matchups TBA. Stuart football at Ansley-Litchfield airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools and West Holt Public Schools 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 open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Commercial Club business scavenger hunt completed cards must be turned in by 5 p.m. to Palmer Embroidery or The Book Peddler.
* The Rock County FFA Fall Festival is being held today.
Sports
* Nebraska State Cross Country Championships at the Kearney Country Club for area qualifiers, times TBD.
* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament final day: 5 p.m. at Niobrara with matchups TBD.
* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament finals, 5:30 p.m. at West Holt with matchups TBD.
* Stuart varsity football at Ansley-Litchfield, 7 p.m. at Ansley.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025
Sourest Day. Magic Week. Reading Group Month.
Program reminder: Husker football vs. Northwestern 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.
* Hometown Holiday Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Keya Paha County High School gym and Springview Grade School gym.
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Rock County FFA is hosting a fall festival with inflatables from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and a haunted house from 7 until 9 p.m.
* The Trailer of Terror will have a children’s hour from 5 until 6 p.m. at Chambers, followed by regular hours from 7 p.m. until midnight.
* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Commercial Club Hocus Pocus event schedule: Vendor Fair, 4 until 8 p.m. in The Connection. Chili contest, 6 until 7:30 p.m. in the Elks with proceeds benefitting the Ainsworth American Legion’s HVAC project. Pumpkin painting, 6 until 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall. Bed race registration, 7 p.m., in the fire hall with bed races beginning at 8 p.m.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025
Mother-in-Law Day. Reformation Sunday. Chiropractic Health Month.
Church services
Ainsworth
* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 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 meal, 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 Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
Bassett
* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.
* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.
* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.
* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.
* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.
* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.
Brewster
* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.
Johnstown
* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.
Long Pine
* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Springview
* Springview Methodist Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.
* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.
Other events
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Long Pine Fall Festival, 3 until 4 p.m. hosted by the Long Pine Chamber of Commerce. Events include trunk or treat on Main Street, a costume contest at 3:45 p.m. and games in The Palace.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
Cranky Coworkers Day. Navy Day. Polar Bear Week.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Husker men’s basketball vs. Midland airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.
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.
* Movement Monday at Rangeland Rehab.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* Volleyball Sub-Districts opening round, times and matchups TBD.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
First Responders Day. Animation Day.
Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.
Events
* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Area FFA students are participating in the National FFA Convention at Indianapolis, Ind., beginning today.
* 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.
* The Brown County Arts Council hosts Music Bingo at 7 p.m. in The 402 Bar.
* 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-District semifinals, times and matchups TBD.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025
Cat Day. Stock Market Crash Anniversary – 1929.
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.
* Cedar tree control workshop, 1 until 4 p.m. in the Ainsworth Free Church.
* North Central District Health Department vaccination clinic, 2 until 6 p.m. in the Mid Plains Community College building at Valentine.
* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. in The Connection. Bible study, 7:30 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.
* Rock County Library Board meeting, 6 p.m.
* Ainsworth Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.
* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025
Create a Great Funeral Day. Candy Corn Day.
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. Cribbage, 1 p.m. Board meeting, 5 p.m. Caregiver Support Group meeting, 6 p.m.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
Halloween. Magic Day. Knock-Knock Day.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker volleyball vs. Wisconsin airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Possible playoff football game airs on FM 92.7 and the web, time and matchup TBA.
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: Birthday and anniversary party, noon. Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Trick or Treat Street, 4 until 6 p.m. on Main Street in Ainsworth, hosted by the Ainsworth Women’s Club and the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce.
* Cottonwood Villa welcomes trick-or-treaters from 4 until 6 p.m.
* Bassett-Rock County Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat on Main Street, 4 until 5 p.m. followed by the Halloween parade. A free hotdog meal will be served outside The Range Cafe after the parade.
* Springlake Angus Center Haunted Forest, 7 until 10 p.m.
* The Trailer of Terror will be set up in Bassett from 8 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.
Sports
* Nebraska State Football Playoffs, matchups and times TBD.
