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Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous This Week (coversation with Tawny Craig)

The 40th Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous begins Thursday. Derek Beck sat down with Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce Membership & Events Director Tawny Craig recently to chat about the upcoming event in Ogallala. 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday September 19th​

• Rendezvous Parade 2:30 PM on Spruce Street

• Area 14 Cattle Women Chili Cook Off in Rendezvous Square 10:45 AM

• Pep Rally in Rendezvous Square 3:30 PM

• Opening Ceremonies in Rendezvous Square 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

• Refreshment Garden in Rendezvous Square 6:45 PM-11:00 PM 

• Family Night Activities in the Pavilion 6:45 PM-9:00 PM

• Moonlight Madness Shopping Downtown 8:00 PM-11:00 PM

Friday September 20th

• Friends of the Library Book Sale

  • Kathleen Lute Public Library 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Jamming Tunes in Rendezvous Square 1:15 PM-5:00 PM

• Puzzle Yourself Contest in Rendezvous Square 1:15 PM-5:00 PM

• Husker Game in Rendezvous Square 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

• Jessica Loobey in Rendezvous Square 9:30 PM-10:30 PM

• BJ Jamison in Rendezvous Square 11:00 PM-1:00 AM

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Saturday September 21st

• Optimists Rendezvous Breakfast in Rendezvous Square 7:30 AM-9:30 AM

• Rendezvous Car Show on Spruce Street 9:00 AM

  • Registration at Spruce Street Station​

• Harvest Arts Market 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Bloody Mary Bar in Rendezvous Square 9:00 AM

• Friends of the Library Book Sale

  • Kathleen Lute Public Library 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

• Kids Corner 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

  • West Second Street​

• Petrified Wood Gallery Show & Gift Shop Sale 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

• Cornhole Tournament in Rendezvous Square 10:30 PM-3:00PM

• Car Show Awards in Rendezvous Square 3:00 PM-4:30 PM

• Joseph Hall Elvis Impersonator in Rendezvous Square 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

• Jessy Karr in Rendezvous Square 7:30 PM-9:30 PM

• Country Mud in Rendezvous Square 9:30 PM-12:30 AM

(Audio) Gift of Hope 21st Annual Fundraiser Event set for Tuesday

North Platte Post 

The Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation is excited to host the 21st Annual Fundraiser event on Tuesday, Sept. 17th at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door with all proceeds going to aid families and neighbors in Western Nebraska in their fight to beat cancer. The event features a steak dinner and two drink tickets for wine or beer.  

Earlier in the week, POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Jan Cox about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way: Chili-Kickoff information and more!

North Platte Post

POST Sports Director Paxton Gordon chatted with Haven Smith from the Mid-Plains United Way about the upcoming FNBO Chili cook off and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) MPCC: CDL and more!

North Platte Post

POST Sports Director Paxton Gordon talked with Jeff Smeltzer about upcoming classes at MPCC including CDL and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below,

(Audio) Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival tomorrow at Pals Brewing

North Platte Post 

Pals Brewing in North Platte will be the host site of the Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival this Saturday, September 14th. The event runs from 4:00pm-8:00pm with a special VIP hour from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Tickets are still available. Vendors will be on site as well.

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Paul Oettinger about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below. To purchase tickets for the event, click here. 

(Audio) St. Patrick's Church Block Party is this weekend!

North Platte Post

North Platte, Neb. - The St. Patrick's Church is excited to be hosting the St. Patrick's Block Party this Saturday and Sunday in North Platte. The event on Saturday will run from 6:30pm - 11:00pm with a beer garden, nacho bar and more. On Sunday, the event runs from 12:00pm - 3:00pm and is geared towards activites for the kids but for everyone to enjoy. Raffle tickets are on sale for $2 and there are awesome prizes to win.

Earlier in the week, POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Father Sorenson about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

Keith County Foundation beginning application period for Youth Inspired Philantrhopy Project for this year

Ogalalla, Ne - The Keith County Foundation Fund is beginning its fourth year of it's Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project for kids in Keith County ages 3^rd grade through seniors in High School . Before being selected, Keith County youth pitch their philanthropic ideas, offer a plan to implement their project, and calculate how much it will cost. Those selected receive up to $1,000 to bring their project to life. 

 

Derek Beck from Eagle Media visited with Mary Jensen and Barb Jeffries with the Keith County Foundation about this years project, and how students can participate. Enjoy the North Platte Kubota podcast.

 

Keith County Students in Ogallala, Paxton and Brule can begin applying for the project beginning on Sunday, September 15 by filling out a form at KeithCountyFoundation.org, click on the Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project. The selection committee will review all applications. Projects will be announced at the Youth Philanthropy Showcase after presentations on November 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm at the Kathleen Lute Public Library.

 

To apply, click here

 

 

Ogallala Football at Broken Bow - Radio Recap

Broken Bow, Ne - The Ogallala Football team posted their closest victory since September 8, 2023 on Friday night. They skirted past the Broken Bow Indians 28-26. This was a reversal for Ogallala, who suffered a 28-22 loss the last time these two teams met.

Leading Ogallala to victory was Sawyer Smith whorushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries.

The win got Ogallala back to even at 1-1. As for Broken Bow, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ogallala will face off against Cozad at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, you can hear the game on Flatrock 100.7 and listen online at www.SandhillsPost.com . As for Broken Bow, they will play St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

(This is the play-play-play of the radio call, heard on Flatrock 100.7 with Derek Beck)

(Audio) 4th Annual International Bazaar set for September 28th in North Platte

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - The 4th Annual International Bazaar is set for September 28th at the D&N Event Center in North Platte. The event runs from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Admission is free however a free will donation and nonperishable goods will be accepted. The multicultural festival features around 21 different countries, authentic food and exhibit vendors, community education booths and so much more. The event is looking for volunteers to help. If you would like to volunteer, click here. 

On Friday, POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Yoko Lawing, Angela Hipp and Haven Smith about the upcoming event. To learn more, check out the podcast below and the posters below. 

(Audio) MPCC: Glen Miller Orchestra, September courses and more!

North Platte Post

North Platte Post

POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Smeltzer from MPCC on Thursday about the upcoming Glen Miller Orchestra, upcoming courses and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below.