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, September 30: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group.

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area will host pumpkin painting and a campsite-decorating contest Oct. 8 during the Johnson Lake Halloween Haunt. The pumpkin painting will take place from 1-3 p.m. at Area C. Campsite decoration judging will begin at 6 p.m. at the main campground, with prizes going to the top three finishers. Trunk or treating will take place from 3-5 p.m. in the boat parking area.

Stay at Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area on Oct. 28-30 and celebrate Camp and Treat. This family Halloween event, which offers off-season camping rates of $5 off the rates for electrical and $10 tent sites, will include a campsite decorating contest, kids’ pumpkin carving contest and trick-or-treating. Campers who bring treats for kids will get reduced camping rates.

Clear View Realty is excited to introduce Katelyn Ropers! Katelyn has joined Clear View as a sales associate and will be the main face you will see in our NEW OFFICE in Elwood, NE (located at 404 Ripley Street)! Katelyn is proud to call Elwood her home. She moved into the community four years ago after marrying her husband Patrick, who teaches and coaches at Elwood Public School. Along with their two daughters, Harper and Sadie, they are enjoying their new home that they recently built in town. Katelyn has a passion for service. She has been an active member in her community, serving as the president of the Elwood Booster Club, a board member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a mentor in the Teammates Program.

(Lincoln, Neb.) EducationQuest Foundation is encouraging Nebraskans who plan to attend college during the 2023-2024 academic year to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which opens Saturday, Oct. 1 at studentaid. gov. The FAFSA is the application for federal, state and college-based financial aid. Colleges use information contained in the FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid, which can be a combination of scholarships, grants, work-study funds and student loans.

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Attending the Sunday morning video of Arapahoe Methodist Church service presented by Arapahoe Methodist Church Pastor Joel Rathbun were Emma Crawford, Lorrie Anderson, Louise Jones and Lelia Haussler.

The Sunshine Village residents appreciate all the garden goodies that is being shared with them..

The “Right to Life Chain” will be held in Arapahoe on October 2 from 3:00-4:00 PM. Please meet at the intersection of Highways 6/34 and 283 in Arapahoe. Those of all faiths and of all ages are encouraged to stand with thousands of Pro-life individuals throughout the USA and Canada in honor of millions of babies whose lives have been lost to abortion. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair. (St. Germanus Catholic Church, Arapahoe, will be hosting this year.)

Debra Schaben of Lincoln and Miranda Schiel of Hampton were weekend guests of Denis and Linda Schaben. Dan Schaben and Azariah were Sunday dinner guests.