Calendar

To publicize meetings and events, submit the group’s name, meeting time and meeting location in writing no later than three days before the event. All items must include the signature and phone number of the person submitting the information. No meetings or events will be accepted by telephone. Notices may be sent to Lifestyles Calendar, Columbus Telegram, P.O. Box 648, Columbus, NE 68602.

To publicize meetings and events for the online calendar, visit www.columbustelegram.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 16

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.

ABE/GED Class -- 10 a.m.-noon at Columbus Public Library. New students are required to attend an orientation session. For more information call 564-5196.

English as a Second Language -- meet at Columbus Public Library. For more information call 564-5196.

“Senior Special” -- 9 a.m.-noon, FREE cup of coffee to all Seniors, sponsored by Golden Living Center.

Columbus Kiwanis Club -- Noon, Elks Country Club.

Platte County Historical Society Museum -- 1-4 p.m.

Columbus Public Library Children’s Room Token Times -- 3:15-5 p.m.

Eagles Club -- 5:30-8 p.m.; chicken dinner.

SUPPORT MEETINGS/GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous -- 7 a.m., open/nonsmoking; Noon, open/smoking; 5:15 p.m., open/nonsmoking; 8 p.m., open/smoking; Midnight, closed/smoking. 12 & 12 Club, 2407 13th St. For more information call 562-7332.

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., open/nonsmoking; Midnight, open/smoking. 2816 12th St. For more information call 563-3853.

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.

Sexaholics Anonymous -- 7:30-8:30 p.m., for those who want to stop their obsessive and compulsive sexual thinking and behavior call (866) 424-8777 or visit www.sanebraska.org.

ENTERTAINMENT

Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- Noon-4:30 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.

WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, May 16

Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- Noon-4:30 p.m.; lower level of the Columbus Public Library, 2504 14th St. 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.

Platte County Museum -- 1-4 p.m.

Columbus Hockey and Skate Center -- 7-11 p.m. Public skating.

Westbrook Lanes -- 7 p.m.-midnight, Pappi-oke Karaoke & the Time Machine with dance music from the 40’s to the 80’s.

Legends -- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Entertainment Express DJ’s Karaoke.

Saturday, May 17

Columbus Hockey and Skate Center -- 1-3 p.m. public skating.

Platte County Museum -- 1-4 p.m.

Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- 1:30-4:30 p.m.; lower level of the Columbus Public Library, 2504 14th St. 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.

Double T Bar -- 2 p.m., 2403 1st St., Texas Hold’em.

Legends -- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Entertainment Express DJ’s Karaoke.

Sunday, May 18

Platte County Museum -- 1-4 p.m.

Little Bo’s -- 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 30 Center Mall. Pappi-oke Karaoke & the Time Machine with dance music from the 40’s to the 80’s. No cover.

Oasis Bar -- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Entertainment Express DJ’s Karaoke.

McKay D&E Bar -- 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 655 S. 33 Ave. Karaoke.

OUT-OF-TOWN

Friday, May 16

Ashland -- Strategic Air & Space Museum, 28210 West Park Highway; “Space: A Journey to Our Future,” runs through May 18. For more information call (402) 827-3100.

Plattsmouth -- VFW, 510 First Avenue; Live country band and dance 7:30-11:30 p.m.; no cover. Dinner available from 5-7 p.m. For more information call (402) 296-9905.

Omaha -- Untamed Shrews at Funny Bone, 17305 Davenport St., 7:30 and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16 Friday and Saturday, $12 Sunday. For more information call 493-8036 or visit www.funnyboneomaha.com.

Saturday, May 17

Lincoln -- Haymarket Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Haymarket, Seventh and P streets. For information call Linda or Jeff at 435-7496.

Omaha -- 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., North side of 11th & Howard. More than 95 vendors offering a selection of farm-fresh produce, hand-made crafts and specialty & gourmet items from local vendors, music and other events.

Sunday, May 18

Lincoln -- Old Cheney Road Farmers Market, Old Cheney Road and 55th Street; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26 Fresh produce, jams, jellies, honey, meat, fish, eggs, plants and artisan breads and cheeses. For more information call (402) 613-0088.

Omaha -- Shark Club, 2808 S. 72nd St. Free salsa class for beginners, 8:30 p.m. Sundays, followed by Latin dancing; no cover. For more information call 290-4869.