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June
National Pony Express Reride
June 26, 2008
Pony Express riders will cross the state of Nebraska carrying the mail east from Sacramento, CA to St. Joseph, MO stopping at the Midway Station located on the 96 Ranch, 2 miles south of I-80 on Hwy. 47. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 1-800-482-5520.
United Way Garden Walk
June 22, 2008
Tour begins at 2:00 p.m.
Tour local gardens and visit with local retailers about gardening supplies and hints. See fountains and rock gardens in residential yard settings.
July
Pony Express Rodeo
July 3rd & 4th, 2008
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.
Downtown Sidewalk Sales
July 17, 2008
7:00am to 5:30pm
Bargains await the shopper at this downtown event.
Farmers' Market
July 17, 2008
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Every Thursday until September 25, 2008
Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables every Thursday evening downtown July 17 through September 25.
Fireman's Ball
July 19, 2008
Kick up your heels
Fire Hall at 10th & Ave F
September
94th Annual Harvest Festival
September 18–20, 2008
Thursday: “Dogs on Parade”
Friday: Kid’s Parade
Saturday:
Parade, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Kid’s Games, Entertainment, Horseshoe Tournament, Collections Display, Bed Races and much, much more.
October
4th Annual Beef & Wine Celebration
October 2008
Get a taste of wines grown in NE Wineries and sample some of our finest beef.
Munchkin Masquarade
October 30, 2008
Trick or Treaters Invade the Downtown Businesses.
Downtown.
November
Holiday Magic on Main Street
November 29, 2008
Entertainment, Prize Drawings, Santa Arrives, Firetruck & Hayrack Rides, Food Vendors.
Downtown.
December
Holiday Tour of Homes
December 7, 2008 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tour homes, old and new, to view holiday décor. Entertainment in each home.
Tour begins at Sun Theatre.
Shining Light Celebration
December 13, 20087 through 31st - 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.
April
City-wide Garage Sales
April 25, 2009
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.
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
Susie Collins
2122 Avenue F
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-3382
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
Dan Kreis
902 Ave. D
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-7155
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
Deb Bacon
2217 Lake Avenue
Gothenburg, NE 69138
308-537-781