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, JULY 4

SOCIAL/CIVIC

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.

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

SUPPORT MEETINGS/GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous -- 7 a.m., open/nonsmoking; Noon, open/nonsmoking; 5:15 p.m., open/nonsmoking; 8 p.m., open/nonsmoking; Midnight, closed/nonsmoking. 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/nonsmoking. 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. For more information contact Lois at 563-1016 or gallery@megavision.com.

Entertainment calendar

Friday, July 4

Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- Noon-4:30 p.m.; lower level of the Columbus Public Library, 2504 14th St. 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, July 5

Farmer’s Market -- 7:30 a.m.-noon, Frankfort Square.

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. For more information contact Lois at 563-1016 or gallery@megavision.com.

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

Sinners Independence Day -- 6 p.m., The Coffee house, 2415 11th St. Praise, worship, testimonials, live music and a free dinner. Sponsored by HellFighters Ministries. For more information call (402) 993-2485 or dreis@

cablene.com.

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

Sunday, July 6

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 calendar

Friday, July 4

Lincoln -- 7 a.m. Uncle Sam Jam 2008; Oak Lake Park, First and Charleston. All day event begins at 7 a.m. and concludes with fireworks display. Free and open to the public.

Omaha -- 6 p.m., Big Band music by the Swingtones; 7 p.m., patriotic summer tunes by the Nebraska Wind Symphony, Omaha’s Community Concert band. Chalco Hills Recreation Center, Giles Road at South 154th Street. Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs and blanket. For more information call 216-0325.

Beatrice -- 7:30 p.m. July Campfire program, “Thomas Jefferson and the American West,” with music by Milford Smith; Homestead National Monument of America. Bring lawn chairs, insect repellent and drinking water. Free. For more information call (402) 223-3514.

Saturday, July 5

Lincoln -- 10 a.m. Sidewalk Saturdays, runs through July 26; Southminster United Methodist Church front lawn, 16th and Otoe streets. For children of all ages. Free. For more information call 423-8586.

Sunday, July 6

Bellevue -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., "Fun in the Sun Car Show," 418 Fort Crook Road North; a benefit for the American Kidney Foundation. Live music and food. For more information call 964-9293.

Council Bluffs -- 2 p.m. at the Center; Elaine Peacock and Craig Kruse will perform from patriotic music.