First Christian Church, 501 Calvert Ave., Elwood, 308-785-2669 Sundays-Fellowship and Coffee 10:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran – Missouri Synod Elwood ourredeemerelwood.com Friday, March 25: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group.

The Gosper County Senior Center is in full swing and has coffee drinkers in at 8:30, pool-players in the midmorning, exercise machines that are in motion, a puzzle on the table, domino game to get started after lunch and of course great noon dinners for you to enjoy with friendly neighbors. The staff will continue to make your visit here, either while participating in the activities or eating our noon meal, as positive and enjoyable as can be. Thanks for your support.

Saturday was Bingo at Sunshine Village with 6 residents present. Barb Osiecki won blackout, Della Mae VonLoh won stand up.

Thursday, March 24: Lemon fish, macaroni & cheese, mixed vegetables, rice & raisins. Friday, March 25: BBQ meat ball, hash brown casserole, pea salad, strawberry fluff dessert.

Crowned the 2022 Arapahoe High School Prom Queen and King were Joslyn tenBensel and Levi Kerner at Saturday night’s promenade at the school. Royalty candidates were Tracy Roskop, Areli Calamaco, Joslyn tenBensel, Levi Kerner, Grant Taylor and Josiah Goshert. Sophomore servers were Berkley Warner, River Einspahr, Naomi Gutierez, Campbell Schutz, Rafe Hill, Tanner North and Titus Goshert. Dinner included Prime rib sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, baked beans and dirt cups. DJ Express was the DJ for the dance. Post prom was held at the school.

RIVER VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Nathan Goshert, Pastor 1201 Elm St., Arapahoe, Ph. 962-7730.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 212 Randolph Ave., Holbrook, NE Pastor Dale Whitson Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m..

Open Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MISSION MALL Thrift Store, 509 Nebraska Ave., Arapahoe, NE. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Opal Coakley had family guests Saturday afternoon; Helen and Jim Blincow of Bertrand, NE; Jim Snyder of Phoenix, AZ; Velma Loose of Holdrege, NE; Bill and Dana Baxter of Stamford, NE; Dennis Richardson and Leah of Kearney, NE; Mary Copper of Wilsonville, NE and Theresa Wilber of Oxford, NE, all relatives of Nova Loose. A lovely afternoon was enjoyed by all.