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, OCTOBER 17

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.

BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS

Burger Bash -- 5:30 p.m.-halftime of Twin River versus Scotus in Silver Creek. Hosted by FBLA in support of the March of Dimes. $4 for hamburger, chips, cookie and beverage.

ENTERTAINMENT

The entertainment section of the calendar appears on today’s entertainment page.

Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Located at 575 E Street in David City. For more information call (402) 367-4488 or visit www.bonecreek.org.

Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- Noon-4:30 p.m. and by appointment. Located on lower level of the Columbus Public Library. Current exhibit includes acrylic, crayon, and oil paintings, and blown glass. For more information contact Lois at 563-1016 or gallery@megavision.com.

WEEKEND CALENDAR

Friday, Oct. 17

Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- Noon-4:30 p.m.; lower level of the Columbus Public Library, 2504 14th St. Current exhibit includes acrylic, crayon, and oil paintings, and blown glass. For more information contact Lois at 563-1016 or gallery@megavision.com.

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, Oct. 18

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

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

Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- 1:30-4:30 p.m.; lower level of the Columbus Public Library, 2504 14th St. Current exhibit includes acrylic, crayon, and oil paintings, and blown glass. For more information contact Lois at 563-1016 or gallery@megavision.com.

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

Trinity Lutheran Church -- 7:15 p.m., “God’s Masculine Heart” by Christian speaker Chris Hruska. Free presentation is open to the public, but geared toward men. Tickets for a meal at 6:30 p.m. are $8. For more information call 564-8547.

VFW -- 8 p.m.-midnight; Singles Dance with music by Ron Zoucha. Event sponsored by the Columbus Area Support Group for Widowed, Divorced and Separated.

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

Sunday, Oct. 19

Peace Lutheran Church -- 6 p.m., contemporary Christian concert with Dave and Barb Anderson. Free-will donation will be collected for the Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat Center in Phoenix.

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-0F-TOWN CALENDAR

Friday, Oct. 17

Fremont -- 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Prairie Garden Quilt and Needlework Show; Fremont City Auditorium. Admission $5; event includes country store, lunch parlor, mini-raffle, merchant mall, and “Pressed Flowers” raffle quilt. Featured Quilter, Marilyn Bonow will be present. For more information call (402) 753-8885.

Lincoln -- 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fall garage sale, 2930 Cornhusker Highway. Hosted by Lincoln Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Continues Oct.18.

Omaha -- Cobweb Castle, Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St. In this not-too-scary attraction, children travel through the Ghostly Graveyard and the Find-Your-Way Forest to explore Pirates Parlor, Kooky Kitchen, Vampire’s Batty Bedroom and Casper’s Closet. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7, ages 2 to 59; and $6, age 60 and older. Information: www.ocm.org and 342-6164.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Fremont -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Prairie Garden Quilt and Needlework Show; Fremont City Auditorium. Admission $5; event includes country store, lunch parlor, mini-raffle, merchant mall, and “Pressed Flowers” raffle quilt. Featured Quilter, Marilyn Bonow will be present. For more information call (402) 753-8885.

Lincoln -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall arts/crafts festival, Clark Jeary Retirement Community, 8401 S. 33rd St. Bake sale and lunch available.

Sunday, Oct. 19

Omaha -- 1-3:30 p.m., Lincoln area college fair; Southeast Community College, 8800 O St. Representatives from 120 state/regional colleges will be there. Free.

Bellevue -- Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St. Event includes Ranch of Terror, haunted hayrack ride and a new Trails of Fear with a haunted ghost town. Daytime activities are family-friendly and include a hayrack ride, ghost town and pumpkin picking. Admission: $6, days; $16, evenings. For more information visit www.bellevueberryfarm.com or call 639-1187.