Calendar THURSDAY, MAY 8 SOCIAL/CIVIC Every Woman Matters -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Nebraska Community Services. Call (800) 279-3503 ext. 21 for English, ask for Patti; for Spanish call (800) 736-7491 ext.138 and ask for Tatiana. English as a Second Language -- Columbus Public Library. For more information call 564-5196. TOPS Club -- 8:30 a.m., at the Senior Citizen Center. For more information call 563-1661 or (402) 910-8535. “Senior Special” -- 9 a.m.-noon, FREE cup of coffee to all Seniors, sponsored by Golden Living Center. Platte County Bookmobile -- 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Christ Lutheran; 1:30-3 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran; 3:30-4:15 p.m. Creston. Columbus Kiwanis Club -- Noon, Elks Country Club. Columbus Public Library Children’s Room Token Times -- 3:15-5 p.m. Columbus Art Gallery Reception -- 5-8:30 p.m. opening reception for artists Travis Apel, Dee Spencer Rodgers and Judi Abegelen. Admission is free; located in lowest level of Columbus Public Library. SUPPORT MEETINGS/GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous -- 7 a.m., open/nonsmoking; noon, open/smoking; 5:15, open/nonsmoking; 8 p.m., open/smoking; Midnight, closed/smoking. 12 & 12 Club, 2407 13th St. For more information call 562-7332. Fullerton Immunization Clinic -- 9-11 a.m. Appointments are necessary; call (402) 564-1124 ext. 230 for more information or to make an appointment. Platte County Food Pantry -- 10-11:30 a.m., 3020 18th St. Suite 13 to make donations or to receive help. Cash donations may be mailed to the above address in Columbus. Facility is closed on holidays. Alcoholics Anonymous -- Noon, 12 & 12 Club, 2407 13th St. Open/smoking. For more information call 562-7332. Narcotics Anonymous -- Noon, open/smoking; 8 p.m., closed/nonsmoking. 2816 12th St. For more information call 563-3853. Birthright Pregnancy Tests and Practical Assistance -- 3-5 p.m. 1260 27th Ave. For more information call 564-5006. Parkinsons Support Group -- 3 p.m. meeting at Columbus Community Hospital. Topic will be medication and management. Everyone is welcome. Al-Anon -- 5:45 p.m., Friday Friends Family Group, 12 and 12 Club, upstairs, 2407 13th St. Meetings for family and friends of persons with addictions. (GAPS) Group for Adolescents Providing Support -- 6:30-8 p.m., 2809 13th St., Youth for Christ building; support for teens ages 13-19 addressing substance abuse issues. Military Families Unite -- 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion Post No. 84, 2263 3rd Ave. Adult Singles -- 7 p.m. video series facilitated by Kathleen at Peace Lutheran Church. For singles ages 18 and over who are looking to make wiser dating decisions. For more information call (402) 276-2741. Alcoholics Anonymous Fullerton Group -- 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 527 3rd St. Closed/nonsmoking. For information call (308) 536-2300. BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS Wendy’s Fundraiser -- 5-8 p.m.; restaurant will donate ten percent of profits to Columbus High School Destination Imagination teams for their trip to the ‘08 Global Finals. All dine-in and carry-out sales apply. Wendy’s is located on 23rd Street in Columbus. ENTERTAINMENT Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- Noon-5 p.m. and by appointment. Located on lower level of the Columbus Public Library. New exhibits for month of May include photography, watercolor paintings and bronze and steel sculptures. For more information contact Lois at 563-1016 or gallery@megavision.com. Signatures! Bar and Grill -- 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Karaoke. |