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May
City-wide Garage Sales
May 1, 2010
Is it trash or treasure? It’s all in the eye of the beholder. Hold onto your hat! You’ll find bargains galore as you shop the streets of Gothenburg at the annual City-Wide Garage Sales. Maps are available in the Chamber brochure rack located in the lobby at the U.S. Post Office. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 1-800-482-5520.
June
Commemorating a Milestone-150th Anniversary of the Pony Express
June 20, 2010
Pony Express Riders will stop in Gothenburg. Join them in Ehmen Park, 15th & Lake Avenue, at 8 a.m.
for a pancake breakfast and an old-fashioned church service. Muzzleloaders will pitch their tents and have displays throughout the morning and afternoon.
Fireman's Ball
June 26, 2010
Kick up your heels and have a great time!
Fire Hall at 10th & Ave F
July
Pony Express Rodeo
July 3rd & 4th, 2010
Rodeo both nights. Mutton busting for kids with steer wrestling, bronc riding and calf roping for adults. Fireworks display on July 4th at dusk. Other sponsored events on July 4th include: funwalk and barbecue.
Rodeo Arena at 27th & Lake Ave. Fireworks at Lake Helen Recreation Area, 22nd & Lake Ave.
Farmers' Market
July 15, 2010
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Every Thursday until September 30, 2010
Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables every Thursday evening downtown July 15 through September 30.
AUGUST
6th Annual Beef, Beer & Wine Tasting Celebration
Date TBA Get a taste of wines and beers made in Nebraska and sample some of our finest beef.
September
96th Annual Harvest Festival
September 16–18, 2010
Thursday: “Dogs on Parade”
Friday: Kid’s Parade
Saturday:
Parade, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Kid’s Games, Entertainment, Collections Display, and much, much more.
October
Munchkin Masquarade
October 29, 2010
Trick or Treaters Invade the Downtown Businesses the many businesses that participate in the promotion.
Downtown.
December
Holiday Magic on Main Street
Date: TBD
Entertainment, Prize Drawings, Santa Arrives, Firetruck & Hayrack Rides.
Downtown.
Shining Light Celebration
December 18–31, 2010 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. nightly
Over 10,000 lights welcome you as you drive through the magical wonderland of sparkling displays visited annually by young and old alike. Visit Santa, enjoy a hayrake ride and warm up with some apple cider.
KOA Campground, I-80 & Hwy. 47.
4-H Clubs, Dawson County Extension Office
Lexington, NE 68850
308-324-5501
Gardennaires
Marge Block
2610 Ave G
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3183
Gothenburg Senior Citizens Club
Lester Jobman
76851 RD 412
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-2982
Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department
Dale Franzen
925 9th
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-2455
Guiding Star Girl Scouts
Connie Moore
310 10th
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3874
Honor Guard
Roger Wahlgren
2611 Avenue M
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-2862
Job’s Daughters
Trudy Else
816 19th St.
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3463
Lamaze
Deb Hecox
76480 RD 409
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3158
Lions Club
Gothenburg, NE 69138
Meals on Wheels
Gothenburg Senior Center
410 20th
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-7465
Ministerial Association
Mark Borchardt
2611 Lake
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3047
Mothers of Pre-Schoolers
Tricia Sitorius
77251 Rd 416
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-2040
National Pony Express Association Nebraska Division
Lyle Gronewold
41168 Rd 770
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3208
NE Community Improvement Program
Anne Anderson
PO Box 263
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3505
Nebraska Hunter Safety Course
Ron Bonsack
2522 Lakeview Dr. Lot 3
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-7228
PEO, Chapter AW
Rhonda Jobman
41381 Road 769
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3140
Platte Valley Square & Round Dance Club
Ed Claflin
1925 Ave. C
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-2516
Pony Express Ramrodders (Muzzleloader Rifle Assn.)
Jim Gaskill
1209 Ave. B
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-2509
Pony Expressionists Art Club
Suzie Wahlgren
40835 Rd 769
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3545
Pounce-a-Dears China Painters
Marilyn Rubenthaler
RR 1, Box 187
Brady, NE 69123
Rotary Club
Koby Rickerten
717 8th Street
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-7586
Tailrace Carp & Crow Club
Dave Kline
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-2495
United Way
Karla Blase
1310 Ave C
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3693
Woman's Club
Kathy Stull
Gothenburg, NE 69138