St. Paul's Lutheran Church, LCMS 719 Park Ave, Cambridge, 308.697.3725 Paster Dan Wiese Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.; Adult Bible Study and Children's Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

FROG (Fitness Reaching Older Generations) classes are held Tuesday and Fridays in Cambridge at the Congregational Church from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. “No requirements, come and have fun.” Call Marty Teter at 308-697-4299 with any questions..

Week Dec. 19 – Dec. 16

The National Honor Society held a walk-a-thon this fall to raise money for the new adaptive playground. Elementary students raised $4,267.54.

Elwood Public School was the recipient of Santa Cop’s clothing donation to the school’s giving closet this year. Their generosity to individual families in our community each year is very much appreciated. We are lucky to have Santa Cop’s ongoing support!

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.

(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College honored 345 graduate candidates during its 2022 winter commencement Friday, Dec. 9, at CCC-Hastings.

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 Preschool: 4-5 yr old-Monday-Thursday Noon-3:30; 3-4 yr old-Tuesday and Thursdays 8:30-11:00.

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. Three-hour meetings are scheduled in each Game and Parks district.

ELWOOD – President Bill Brell, who is retiring after serving three four-year terms on the school board, was presented a plaque on behalf of the school district by Vice President Jeff Moore during the monthly meeting on December 12, 2022. New officers will be elected and installed during the January meeting.