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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024
Tender Loving Care Day. Universal Music Day. Positive Attitude Month.
Program reminder: Husker volleyball vs. Rutgers airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Brown County Hospital “Boo-Bee” 5-K run or 1-mile run/walk, registration at 9 a.m. The run starts at 9:30 a.m. at the hospital parking lot.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dogs are welcome today.
* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.
* The Ainsworth Elks is closed for a private event.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.
* Trailer of Terror mobile haunted house, 7 p.m. until midnight at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Johnstown.
* Spooktacular Mummy/Son dance, 7 until 9 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge, sponsored by the Does Drove.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Ainsworth varsity volleyball at the Anselmo-Merna Tournament, 10 a.m.
* North Central varsity volleyball at the Hartington-Newcastle Tournament, 10 a.m.
* West Holt varsity volleyball at the Arcadia-Loup City Tournament, 10 a.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024
Father-Daughter Day. Earth Science Week. Stop Bullying 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, 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.
* 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 west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Bassett Arts Council chili feed fund-raise will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. with music by Lyle Anthony.
* Jam session, 2 p.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Grief Share support group meeting, 3:30 p.m. in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church.
* Stuart Public School Homecoming Week kickoff, 5:30 p.m. ice cream social in the gym, followed by a pep rally at 6 p.m. and coronation at 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024
Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Kick-Butt Day. Be Bald and Be Free Day.
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
* Area city offices and courthouses are closed today.
* The KBR Solid Waste Transfer Station is closed today. Ainsworth’s Monday garbage route will be picked up Tuesday.
* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools. Parent-teacher conferences are being held.
* 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.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pedicures, 1 p.m. Rummicube, 2 p.m.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Bingo, 2 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.
* 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 Community Schools Board of Education meeting, 8 p.m.
* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* Nebraska Class C Girls State Golf begins.
* Ainsworth junior high volleyball at Stuart, 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth junior high football at Stuart, 5 p.m.
* North Central junior high football hosts West Holt, 5 p.m. at Rock County.
* North Central junior high volleyball hosts O’Neill St. Mary’s, 6 p.m. at Rock County.
* Ainsworth JV football at Stuart, 6:30 p.m.
* North Central JV football hosts West Holt, 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
Grouch Day. Food Bank Week. Work and Family Month.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth volleyball at the Broken Bow triangular with McCook airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central volleyball vs. Boyd County airs at 7:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
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.
* 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.
* A representative from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ office will be in the Boyd County Courthouse at Butte from 10 until 11 a.m., and in the Keya Paha County Courthouse at Springview from 1 until 2 p.m.
* North Central District Health Department vaccination clinics, 11 a.m. until noon in the Ainsworth Senior Center and from 2 until 6 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* 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.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Plinko, 2 p.m. Trivia, 4:45 p.m.
* 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 meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Nebraska Class C Girls State Golf continues today.
* Ainsworth and McCook JV and varsity volleyball at the Broken Bow triangular, 5 p.m.
* North Central C team, JV and varsity volleyball hosts Boyd County, 5:30 p.m. at Keya Paha County. The varsity match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024
Boss’s Day. Fossil Day. Cat Day. Dictionary Day. School Lunch Week.
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.
* Area FCCLA students are participating in the District Leadership Conference today at Ord.
* 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. 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.
* A representative from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ office will be in the Blaine County Courthouse at Brewster from 11 a.m. until noon.
* North Central Development Center Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 a.m.
* Today marks the end of the first quarter at Rock County Public Schools. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled from 3:45 until 8 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.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 4:30 p.m., and turkey dinner, 5 until 7:30 p.m. Deliveries are available and must be phoned in by 5 p.m. to 402-387-1512.
* Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.
* Bassett Methodist Women’s meeting, 6:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Does meeting, 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.
* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.
* Stuart Public School Board of Education meeting, 7:30 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
Mulligan Day. Get Smart About Credit Day. Playing Card 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. Ainsworth football vs. Elgin/Elgin Pope John airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central football at 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.
* 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.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Family Feud, 10:30 a.m. Coffee, 2 p.m. Trivia, 4:45 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Wellness clinic, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Bible study, 1 p.m.
* The Ainsworth Golf Course closes at noon ahead of district cross country.
* Niobrara Council meeting, 1 p.m. in The Peppermill at Valentine.
* Classes at Ainsworth Community Schools and Keya Paha County Public Schools dismiss at 2 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 hosting district cross country at the Ainsworth Golf Course, 3 p.m. North Central, Stuart and West Holt are among the teams competing.
* North Central C team, JV and varsity volleyball at West Holt, 4 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6 p.m.
* Stuart varsity volleyball hosts Winside, 5:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth JV and varsity volleyball at Summerland, 5 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6 p.m.
* Ainsworth varsity football hosts Elgin/Elgin Pope John, 7 p.m.
* North Central varsity football at Creighton, 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024
Mammography Day. TeenTober. Contact Lens Safety Month.
Program reminders: Stuart football vs. Shelton airs at 2 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web. Husker volleyball at Michigan State airs at 4 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. West Holt football at Ravenna airs at 7 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.
* No classes at Rock County Public Schools and Keya Paha County Public Schools due to fall break.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.
* The Ainsworth Community Schools Art Club is painting windows at the Sandhills Care Center at 8 a.m.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* 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.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Yahtzee, 10:30 a.m. Shuffleboard, 2 p.m.
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from noon until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Classes at Stuart Pubic School dismiss at 1 p.m. Today marks the end of the first quarter.
* The Ainsworth Elks is closed for a private event.
Sports
* Stuart varsity football hosts Shelton, 2 p.m. It is Parents Day for the football and cross country teams.
* West Holt varsity football at Ravenna, 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024
Bridge Day. Evaluate Your Life Day. Sweetest Day. Dyslexia Awareness Month.
Program reminder: Husker football at Indiana airs at 7 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The third annual Pie Fest is being held today at the patch.
* Ainsworth Community Schools is hosting a middle school band festival today.
* The 21st annual Long Pine Fall Craft and Vendor Fair is being held today in the Long Pine Palace. A soup luncheon is served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Shine and Show car show, registration at 11 a.m. in the Coffee Vault with the show and shine from noon until 2 p.m. on Main Street.
* 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
* Ainsworth varsity volleyball at the Valentine Invitational, 9 a.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024
Character Counts Week. Go Hog Wild Month. Domestic Violence Awareness 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, 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.
* 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 west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The third annual Pie Fest continues today at the patch.
* Grief Share support group meeting, 3:30 p.m. in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024
Chemistry Week. Reading Group Month. Squirrel Appreciation Month.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Mike Murphy with the Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District will appear on Open Line at 9:47 a.m. Gov. Jim Pillen’s monthly call-in program airs at 2 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Opening round of the Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament airs on KBRB, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* No classes at Keya Paha County Public Schools today due to a teacher in-service. Parent-teacher conferences are being held from 3 until 7 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 11 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.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Bingo, 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.
* 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
* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament opening round at the top two seeds, times and matchups TBA. North Central and Stuart are among the teams competing.
* GNAC Volleyball Tournament opening round, 5:30 p.m. at higher seeds, matchups TBA. West Holt is among the teams competing.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024
Smart is Cool. Stuttering Awareness Day. Nuclear Science Week.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth volleyball vs. South Loup airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament semifinals air on FM 92.7 and the web, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.
* There is a 10 a.m. late start at Keya Paha County Public Schools today.
* Keya Paha County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Springview.
* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.
* Rock County Hospital Board meeting, 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Ainsworth JV and varsity volleyball hosts South Loup, 5 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6 p.m.
* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament semifinals at Santee, times and matchups TBA.
* GNAC Volleyball Tournament semifinals, 5:30 p.m. at the higher seeds.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024
Mole Day. Swallows Depart from Capistrano Day. Chiropractic Health Month.
Program reminder: Ainsworth Commercial Club members Kathy Worrell and Danielle Palmer will appear on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. to discuss the upcoming Downtown Hocus Pocus Business Scavenger Hunt, Chili Cookoff and Bed Races.
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.
* Area FFA students are participating in the National FFA Convention that begins today and runs through Saturday at Indianapolis, Ind.
* 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.
* 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 United Methodist Church wild game feed, 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Evangelical 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 24, 2024
United Nations Day. Organize Your Medical Information Month. Bat Appreciation 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. Opening round of the Class D-2 State Football Playoffs air on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web, matchup and time TBA. Stuart football vs. Ansley-Litchfield airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
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: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* West Holt eighth-grade students are participating in a Career Exploration event at Northeast Community College today.
* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Coffee, 2 p.m. Trivia, 4:45 p.m.
* Springview Methodist Church 76th annual Harvest Home freewill donation dinner from 5 until 7 p.m. in the Keya Paha County High School Gym with an auction to follow at 7 p.m.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
Sports
* Opening round of the Class D-1 and Class D-2 state football playoffs, matchups and times TBA.
* Stuart varsity football hosts Ansley-Litchfield, 7 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
Frankenstein Friday. Sourest Day. Magic Week.
Program reminders: KBRB will have live updates from the Nebraska State Cross Country Championships at Kearney, times TBA. Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament airs on FM 92.7 and the web, time and matchup TBA. Husker volleyball vs. Illinois airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.
Events
* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.
* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools and West Holt Public Schools due to fall break.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Ainsworth’s downtown Hocus Pocus Business Scavenger Hunt begins today. Forms can be picked up from the Book Peddler or Palmer’s Embroidery and Boutique.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from noon until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Birthday and anniversary party, noon. Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Yahtzee, 2 p.m.
Sports
* Nebraska State Cross Country Championships being held today at the Kearney Country Club.
* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament third-place and championship matches at Niobrara. Times and matchups TBA.
* GNAC Volleyball Tournament third-place and championship matches, 5:30 p.m. at Summerland.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
Mule Day. Popcorn Poppin’ Month. Orthodontic Health Month.
Program reminder: Husker football at Ohio State airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.
Events
* The Old Feed Store Art Center is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Bassett.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth’s Downtown Hocus Pocus Business Scavenger Hunt continues today. Pumpkin chucking, 3 until 6 p.m. at the Sandhills Corn Maze. Vendor Fair, 4 until 8 p.m. in The Connection. Chili Cook Off, 6 until 7:30 p.m. in the Elks Lodge. Kids Pumpkin Painting, 6 until 7:30 p.m. at the Ainsworth Fire Hall. Bed races registration, 7 p.m., with races starting at 8 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Completed Scavenger Hunt forms must be turned in by 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.
* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Springview’s 15th annual Hometown Holiday Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Keya Paha County High School gym and grade school gym.
* 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.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024
Reformation Sunday. Navy Day. Cranky Coworkers Day. Mother-in-Law Day.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. Grand Valley State airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.
Church services
Ainsworth
* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 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 with guest speaker Dustin Ledford, 10:45 a.m. Potluck, noon.
* 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.
* 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 west of Bassett open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Today is the final day the patch is open for the season.
* Grief Share support group meeting, 3:30 p.m. in the Atkinson First Presbyterian Church.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024
First Responders Day. Animation Day. Stamp Collecting Month.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Sub-district volleyball airs on KBRB, times and matchups 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: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 2 p.m.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Bingo, 2:30 p.m.
* Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, 3 p.m. in the hospital conference room.
* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* Sub-district volleyball begins today, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024
Cat Day. Critical Illness Awareness Month. Inktober.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Sub-district volleyball tournament finals air on KBRB, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.
* Cherry County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Valentine.
* 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.
* North Central District Health Department vaccination clinic, 2 until 5:30 p.m. in Mid Plains Community College at Valentine.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Trivia, 4:45 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Volleyball sub-district finals, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024
Checklists Day. Create a Great Funeral Day. Candy Corn Day.
Events
* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m. Children’s Bible club, 3:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Rangeland Rehab presentation, noon. 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, 4:30 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 FCCLA Chopped Challenge, 4 p.m. in the family and consumer science room.
* Rock County Library Board meeting, 6 p.m.
* Ainsworth Evangelical 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 31, 2024
Halloween. Magic Day. Knock-Knock Day. Books for Treats 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 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.
* Sandhills Care Center public schedule: Coffee, 2 p.m. Kids trick or treating, 4 until 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth Women’s Club and Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Street, 4 until 6 p.m. on Main Street.
* Annual Kids Halloween Costume Contest, 4:30 until 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth American Legion Post Home on Woodward Street. Hot dogs, chips and a drink are provided, and prizes are awarded by the Legion Post 79 and Legion Auxiliary for the best costume.
* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.
