Clue #7:  She was a “Ray of Sunshine” to Soldiers

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Country music fans can enjoy the talent of local musician Ray Mullins who will play guitar and sing during his performance at the Whistle Stop Outdoor Market on Saturday at Garden Glove Garden Center, 1800 E. 12^th Street.

During the market, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., attendees can enjoy coffee and muffins while listening to the music or browsing among numerous vendor booths. This week, the market’s ever expanding array of garden produce will include Colorado peaches and cantaloupe.

To learn more, contact Hope Hunt, 308 221-2015 or visit the market’s website at whistlestopmarket.com. This weekly community gathering is sponsored by the Original Town Association and Garden Glove Garden Center.

Memorial Park on East 4th

The North Platte & Lincoln County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the North Platte Recreation Center are sponsoring this family friendly movie. This is open to the public and free to attend. People are asked to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets & snacks for this family-oriented evening.
The movie “Despicable Me” will begin at dusk.

Memorial Park on East 4th

This is it! The last Fort Cody Summer Music Series of the season. This Thursday, August 9 is the Laurie Morvan Band at the N Route Entertainment Summer Music Series at Fort Cody. Concert is from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Food and drink will be available for sale at each concert. You may bring your own picnic to eat, but you may not bring your own alcohol in as per state law.

Clue #6:  Don’t “break a leg” finding this one

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Clue #5:  Egyptians had them, Washington DC has one, and so does North Platte

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N41° 07.239

W100° 46.355

12noon
Teams may start to set-up

Coffee and Rolls, live music by local talent and vendor booths offering
Fresh produce, home-made baked goods, hand-crafted items and Nebraska-raised meats.

AT: Garden Glove  Garden Center….1800 East 12th, North Platte

TO REQUEST A SPOT CALL: Ann Milton, 308-660-3845 or Hope Hunt, 308 221-1057. Open to organizations doing fund raising projects.

The beat goes on at Whistle Stop with Latin Jam

Each Saturday, the Whistle Stop Outdoor Market offers a new experience in entertainment and creativity.

This week, August 4, Latin Jam, a local seven-piece band, that includes a drum, three guitars, saxophone and two keyboards, will provide a lively musical fest at the market located at the Garden Glove Garden Center, 1800 E. 12^th Street.

Among the more than 35 vendors have signed up to display a variety of wares are:

• ·         Glass Painter Sandra Baumgartner, who uses an “alcohol paint” technique that she learned from the internet. Although she’s only been creating her art for a few months, she’s quickly gotten the knack and has numerous pieces. She’s also willing to “reface your vase” in whatever colors you want.
• ·         Crafter Jessica Martinez, who initially started by creating colorful bibs and unusual “crinkle toys” for babies, has expanded to include handmade tote bags, pillowcase dresses for little girls other fun items.
• ·         Among the many great bakers is Lisa Girard who creates buttermilk and blueberry coffee cakes, cinnamon rolls and other baked items. Other choices at the market include yummy jams and jellies, candies, homemade tortillas, salsas, tamales and burritos.
• ·         At his booth, Tim O’Neill, a local artist who sells his work internationally, offers prints of his works and demonstrates his silk screen painting skills.
• ·         And, of course, the variety of fresh produce keeps getting more abundant.

Another special feature this week is a drawing for a $40 gift certificate from Sandhills Ranchers Beef, a company that markets locally-raised beef with no artificial hormones or animal by-products.

The market, which is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., provides coffee and rolls with seating provided. Attendees also are invited to bring their own lawn chairs.

The market is an opportunity for area musicians, artists, writers, and crafters to showcase their talent and wares as well as a way for individuals and organizations to sell approved items and promote fundraising projects. To learn more about getting involved, contact Hope Hunt, 308 221-2015. Visit the website at whistlestopmarket.com.

The Whistle Stop Outdoor Market is a non-profit project sponsored by the Original Town Association and Garden Glove Garden Center.

FRIDAY – AUGUST 3
Sidewalk chalk art contest downtown—prizes awarded after the kids parade
5:30 p.m.—Kids & pets parade
6 p.m.—Family night hotdog/hamburger feed (freewill donation)
6:30 p.m.—Hotdog eating contest
—Apple pie contest (Pies must be sumitted at the Community Centery by 3 p.m.)
—Ice cream social with brownies and pie
7:30 p.m.—Talent show
9 p.m.—Kids movie “Despicable Me” at the school football field
—Teen dance at the tennis courts with Complete Music

SATURDAY – AUGUST 4
7-9 a.m.—Breakfast at the community center
9 a.m.—Scavenger hunt (begin at the Community Center)
9:30 a.m.—Parade lineup at the school
10:30 a.m.—Parade … “BRADY DAYS—Back to the Future”
11:30 a.m.—Lunch at the community center
—Penny carnival at Palmer Park
—Cookie decorating at Palmer Park
11:30-8 p.m.—Laser Tag at Palmer Park
11:30-7 p.m.—Miniature golf on the community center lawn
11:30-5 p.m.—Slip-N-Slide at Palmer Park
Noon—Car & Motorcycle show
—Vendor tables on the bank lawn, free to anyone
1 p.m.—3-on-3 mud volleyball at Palmer Park
—Horse shoes at Palmer Park
2 p.m.—Turtle races downtown
—Bingo and games in the community center
3 p.m.—Tug of War at Palmer Park
5 p.m.—Firemen’s barbecue
—Minute to Win It challenges at the community center
7 p.m.—Alexa Whipple concert at the school
9 p.m.—Firemen’s dance with “Innocent Mischief”

SUNDAY – AUGUST 5
7 a.m.—5k & 10k road run with 1k fun walk (starts at the school)
8:30 a.m.—Worship service & brunch
10 a.m.—Softball tournament
—Dedication of the ball field in Bill Gengenbach’s name
11 a.m.—School open for tours
Noon—Alumni dinner at the school