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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026

World Day of Prayer. Dress in Blue Day. School Breakfast Week.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker baseball vs. Michigan State airs at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

* U.S. and state flags are to fly at half-staff in remembrance of Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, who was killed in Kuwait during the conflict with Iran.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.

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

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

* Today marks the end of the third quarter at Ainsworth Community Schools, Keya Paha County Public Schools and Stuart Public School.

* Knights of Columbus fish fry, 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church parish hall.

* Album release party for Kimberly Meyer, 8 p.m. in the Springlake Angus Center.

Sports

* Nebraska Girls State Basketball Tournament semifinals at Lincoln.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026

Termite Awareness Week. Words Matter Week. Employee Spirit Month.

Program reminder: Husker baseball vs. Michigan State airs at 12:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

* The Ainsworth, Stuart and West Holt speech teams are competing in the Creighton Invitational, 8 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

* Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday morning. Move clocks forward one hour and replace batteries in smoke detectors.

Sports

* Nebraska Girls State Basketball championship and third-place games at Lincoln.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026

Daylight Saving Time begins. Working Women’s Day. Proofreading Day.

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

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.  

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m. 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 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

* Daylight Saving Time. Move clocks forward one hour and replace batteries in smoke detectors.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026

Fill the Stapler Day. Napping Day. Panic Day.

Program reminder: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m.

Events

* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Speech Meet, 9 a.m. at Lutheran High Northeast. West Holt is among the teams competing.

* 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, Keya Paha County and Rock County Quiz Bowl teams competing in the ESU 17 High School Quiz Bowl, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 2 p.m. Pinochle, 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

* O’Neill St. Patrick’s celebration schedule: Irish Legends and Lore program, 6:30 p.m. in the NECC O’Neill campus building.

* 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.

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

* Johnstown Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.

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

* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

* West Holt Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 8 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026

Bagpipes Day. Red Cross Month. Optimism Month.

Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.

Events

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

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

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

* Cherry County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Valentine.

* Keya Paha County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Springview.

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

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

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

* Classes at Keya Paha County Public Schools dismiss at 2 p.m. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled from 3 until 7 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. in The Connection.

* 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.

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

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

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

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026

Dream Day. Deer Awareness Day. Registered Dieticians Day.

Program reminder: Representatives from the Brown County Foundation will appear on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. to discuss the open grant application period and scholarships. Husker baseball vs. North Dakota State airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

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

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

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

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

* West Holt kindergarten classes dismiss at 1 p.m., with Kindergarten Roundup for income students at 2:30 p.m.

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

* Rock County Public Schools Oral Spelling Bee for first-grade through eighth-grade qualifiers, 2:30 p.m.

* Today marks the end of the third quarter for West Holt Public Schools students.

* 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.

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

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

* O’Neill St. Patrick’s celebration schedule: Irish Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony, 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Fourth and Douglas, followed by the Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. and the painting of the Shamrock at 6:15 p.m. Freewill donation pork feed, 6:30 p.m. in Dirty Hands Tap House. Irish Chug Run, 7 p.m. starting at Neko’s Pub. Michael Peterson performance, 7:30 p.m. in Dirty Hands Tap House. Dave Merkel performance, 8 p.m. in Hooligan’s Pub.

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

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

* Bassett City Council meeting, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Sports

* Nebraska Boys State Basketball Tournament opening round for Class A, Class C-2 and Class D-2 in the Devaney Center and Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026

Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Day. Kidney Day. Youth Art Month.

Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Husker men’s basketball in the Big 10 Tournament airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time and matchup TBA.

Events

* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools, Keya Paha County Public Schools, Rock County Public Schools and West Holt Public Schools due to spring break.

* 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.

* USDA Ainsworth Farm Service Agency open house, 9 a.m. until 3:30 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. Board meeting, 5 p.m.

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

* O’Neill St. Patrick’s celebration schedule: Miles from Dublin performance, 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center. St. Patrick’s Trivia, 7 p.m. in Dirty Hands Tap House. Karaoke, 7 p.m. in Hooligans Pub. Dave Merkel performance, 9 p.m. in Neko’s Pub.

* Springview Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.

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

* 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

* Nebraska Boys State Basketball Tournament opening round games for Class B, Class C-1 and Class D-1 in the Devaney Center and Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026

Friday the 13^th. Open an Umbrella Indoors Day. Good Samaritan Day.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker men’s basketball in the Big 10 Tournament airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time and matchup TBA. Possible Husker baseball vs. Maine airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, if no conflict with men’s basketball.

Events

* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools, Keya Paha County Public Schools, Rock County Public Schools, Stuart Public School and West Holt Public Schools due to spring 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.

* O’Neill St. Patrick’s celebration schedule: Chamber of Commerce coffee, 10 a.m. in Pinnacle Bank. Greening of the Pond at Carney Park, 4:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus fish fry, 5 until 7 in the KC Hall. Baked potato bar, 5 until 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church. Singles speed dating, 6 until 8 p.m. in Dirty Hands Tap House. Craig Roger performance, 7 p.m. in Dirty Hands Tap House. John Michael Hinton performance, 7 p.m. in the Community Center. Getting the Horse Green, 7 p.m. at Emme’s Shop. Ren and Red Show, 9 p.m. in Neko’s Pub.

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

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church men’s ministry cookout, 6 p.m. in The Connection.

Sports

* Nebraska Boys State Basketball Tournament semifinals at Lincoln.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026

Pi Day. Mathematics Day. Fanny Pack Day.

Program reminders: Possible Husker men’s basketball in the Big 10 Tournament airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time and matchup TBA. Husker baseball vs. Maine airs at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, if no conflict with Husker men’s basketball.

Events

* O’Neill St. Patrick’s celebration schedule: Pancake and sausage breakfast, 7 a.m. until noon in the Society 36 Building. Shamrock Fun Run Kids 1-mile run, 9:30 a.m. starting at St. Patrick’s Church. Shamrock Fun Run, 10 a.m. Irish Dancers, noon at Fourth and Douglas, followed by the introduction of the Irish King and Queen, dignitaries and the parade grand marshal at 12:30 p.m. Parade, 1 p.m. Kids Carnival, 2 until 4 p.m. in the Faith Community Youth Center. Bounce houses, 2 until 5 p.m. in the St. Mary’s gym. Lucky Leprechaun search, 2 until 5 p.m. Family movie, 3 p.m. in the high school gym. Mass, 5 p.m. in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Weston Frank Show, 5 until 9 p.m. in Harte’s Pub at Inman. Craig Roger performance, 7 p.m. in Dirty Hands Tap House. Rebel Queens performance, 8 p.m. in Hooligan’s Pub. Dave Merkel performance, 9 p.m. in Neko’s Pub.

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

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

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

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

Sports

* Nebraska Boys State Basketball Tournament championship and third-place games at Lincoln.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026

Voice-Over Day. True Confessions Day. Women’s History Month.

Program reminders: Husker baseball vs. Maine airs at 11:30 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Possible Husker men’s basketball in the Big 10 Tournament Championship. The United Methodist Church morning worship service airs at 11 a.m. on FM 92.7, followed by the midday report and The Lutheran Hour.

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB FM 92.7 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.  

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.

* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.

* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church 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

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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026

Freedom of Information Day. Curlew Day. Panda Day. No Selfies Day.

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Gov. Jim Pillen’s monthly call-in program airs at 2 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web.

Events

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

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m. Rummicube, 2 p.m.

* KBR Solid Waste Committee meeting, 3 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.

* Rock County Food Pantry, located in the St. Peter Lutheran Church, open from 3 until 6 p.m. Use the southeast door on the lower level of the church.

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

* Stuart FFA member and parent meeting, 7 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.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026

Saint Patrick’s Day. Animal Poison Prevention Week. Social Work Month.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Husker baseball at Wichita State airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

* No classes at Stuart Public School today due to the school hosting the Class D2-3 District Speech meet. Stuart and Keya Paha County are among the teams competing.

* No classes at West Holt Public Schools today due to the school hosting a Class C-1 district speech at 9 a.m.

* 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.

* 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.

* Commodities are distributed at the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot in Ainsworth from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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

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

* Brown County Commissioners Board of Equalization meeting, 1 p.m. Regular meeting, 1:15 p.m. in the courthouse at Ainsworth.

* Bassett American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 5:30 p.m.

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

* 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.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026

Biodiesel Day. Forgive Mom and Dad Day. Poison Prevention Week.

Program reminder: Husker baseball at Wichita State airs at 1:30 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.

* Long Pine Heritage Society meeting, 10 a.m.

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

* West Holt Junior High and High School Quiz Bowl teams at Plainview for the Greater Northeast Activities Conference Meet, 9 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.

* The Niobrara Valley Conference Quiz Bowl is being held at O’Neill, 9 a.m. Ainsworth, Keya Paha County, Rock County and Stuart are among the teams competing.

* 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.

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

* “Women and Wheels Ladies Night Out,”  6 until 8 p.m. in the Napa warehouse behind Buckles Automotive.

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

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

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026

Incredible Kid Day. Certified Nurses Day. Raspberry Day.

Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Potential Husker men’s basketball in the NCAA Tournament, time and opponent 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: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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

* Brown County Republican Party Convention, 10 a.m. in Palmer Law Office at 121 E. Second St.

* Niobrara Council meeting, 1 p.m.

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

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

Sports

* Ainsworth and North Central varsity track and field at the UNK Class D Invitational, 11 a.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026

First Day of Spring. Day of Happiness. Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day. Folk Tales Week.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker baseball at Michigan airs at 2:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, if no conflict with Husker men’s or women’s basketball in the NCAA Tournament.

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.

* Ainsworth is competing in the Class C2-3 District Speech Meet today at Creighton.

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

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

* Knights of Columbus fish fry, 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church parish hall.

* Ainsworth Middle School dance, 7 until 9 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Sports

* Stuart and West Holt varsity track and field at the Wayne State College Indoor Invitational, 12:30 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026

Memory Day. Quilting Day. Healthy Fats Day. Poetry Day.

Program reminders: Husker baseball at Michigan airs at 12:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Possible Husker men’s or women’s basketball in the NCAA Tournament, times and opponents TBA.

Events

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

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

* West Holt High School Prom is being held this evening.

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

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

* The Evan Carter Band performs at 9 p.m. in the Springlake Angus Center.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026

As Young As You Feel Day. Goof-Off Day. Irish-American Heritage Month.

Program reminders: Husker baseball at Michigan airs at 11:30 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Possible Husker men’s or women’s basketball in the NCAA Tournament airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, times and opponents TBA. The Ainsworth United Methodist Church morning worship service airs at 11 a.m. on FM 92.7, followed by the midday report and The Lutheran Hour.

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB FM 92.7 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.  

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.

* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.

* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church 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

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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026

Puppy Day. Near Miss Day. Tamale Day. Social Work Month.

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Possible Husker women’s basketball in the NCAA Tournament, time and opponent TBA.

Events

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

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 2 p.m.

* Ainsworth, Keya Paha, Rock County and Stuart students participating in the Niobrara Valley Conference instrumental music concert at Chambers.

* Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m. in the hospital conference room.

* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026

Agriculture Day. Passion Week. Music in Our Schools Month.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Husker baseball at Kansas State airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events       

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

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

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

* 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.

* Today is the deadline for youth ages 9 to 14 to sign up for the upcoming School of Fish scheduled for March 26 in the Ainsworth Elks. Contact Kevin Johnson at 402-760-1803 to register.

* 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.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026

Medal of Honor Day. Little Red Wagon Day. Pecan Day.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* The Nebraska State FFA Convention begins today at Lincoln and continues through Friday.

* 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.

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

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026

Live Long and Prosper Day. Legal Assistants Day. Make Up Your Own Holiday 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 Keya Paha County Courthouse at Springview from 8:30 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 3:30 p.m.

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

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

* School of Fish hosted by the Sandhills Chapter Pheasants Forever and the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge.

* 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

* Stuart varsity track and field at the Mount Marty Indoor Invitational, 10 a.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026

Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day. Protocol Officers Week. Peanut Month.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker baseball vs. Indiana airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools due to a teacher in-service and the school hosting its annual track and field meet.

* No classes at Stuart Public School due to spring 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.

* Class C-1 State Speech at Kearney for students who qualified.

* 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.

Sports

* Ainsworth Track and Field Invitational, 1 p.m. North Central and West Holt among the teams competing.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026

Eye Wellness Month. Save Your Vision Month. Frozen Food Month.

Program reminders: Husker football spring game airs at 10 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Husker baseball vs. Indiana airs at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

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

* Class D-2 State Speech at Kearney for those who qualified, 9 a.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.

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

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026

Palm Sunday. Vietnam War Veterans Day. Knights of Columbus Founder’s Day.

Program reminders: Husker baseball vs. Indiana airs at 11:30 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. The Ainsworth United Methodist Church morning worship service airs on FM 92.7 at 11 a.m., followed by the midday report and The Lutheran Hour.

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

* State FCCLA begins today at Lincoln and continues through Tuesday.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026

Doctors Day. Bipolar Awareness Day. Deaf History Month.

Program reminder: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Boyd County Courthouse at Butte from 8:45 a.m. until noon and from 12:30 until 2 p.m.

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

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

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026

Backup Day. Holy Week. Credit Education Month.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Husker baseball at Creighton airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

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

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

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

* Cherry County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Valentine.

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

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

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

Sports

* Ainsworth, North Central, Stuart and West Holt boys golf at the Highway 20 scramble, 10 a.m. at the Atkinson-Stuart Country Club.

* West Holt JV track and field at the Stanton Invitational, 11 a.m.

* Ainsworth Junior High Track and Field Invitational, noon.