Grandparents' Day was Sunday, Sept. 8, and Kinship Pointe's annual bash brought fun for all ages. Read the Seward County Independent on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to learn about the event and what it does for the senior living residents there.
The bridge over the West Fork Big Blue River on Pioneers Road east of 413th is scheduled to be replaced this fall. Work on the bridge is set to begin Monday, Sept. 16. Due to the bridge replacement, Pioneers Road between 413th and 406th will be closed during this time. Detours will be put in place for the duration of the bridge replacement project.
For questions about this project, contact the Seward County Road Department at (402) 643-3170.
Programs for adults are planned at the Seward Memorial Library every Friday from 1:30 – 3 p.m. starting Sept. 6. First Friday of the month, Ten Point Pitch. Second Friday, Bingo. Third Friday, crafts. Fourth Friday, puzzles. This is the second Friday, so bingo is featured.
Honoring the 10th anniversary of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, the Nebraska National Guard Historical Society will present “Our U.S. Constitution,” featuring Constitution Educator Sheila Collins, on Friday, Sept. 13. One-hour programs are at 10:05 a.m. and 1:35 p.m. The programs are free and open to the public.
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica will celebrate its 125th anniversary with events Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15. Featured events include a family festival from 4 – 8 p.m. on Saturday and on Sunday a worship service followed by fellowship and story hour.
The Seward Farmers Market will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Seward County Fairgrounds. Check out the fresh produce and other items available.
Tickets are now available for the “Denim and Diamonds” Gala on Sunday, Sept. 15, beginning at 4 p.m. The event at the Seward County Fairgrounds’ Harvest Hall benefits the Seward United Methodist Church’s south addition project which improved accessibility to the church’s sanctuary, restrooms and offices, as well as adding a new entrance and opening space for an additional classroom in the Bright Beginnings Child Development Center. The B Street Band will provide entertainment at the event, and both silent and live auctions are featured. Tickets are available individually or as a table of eight at: https://sewardumc.org/gala.html.
The Seward County Kennel Club will host dog obedience classes beginning Monday, Sept. 16, at the 4-H Center on the Seward County Fairgrounds. Class sizes are limited, and a fee will be charged. Pre-registration should be done at www.sewardcountykennelclub.com.
A celebration of life for Duane Hulse will be today at 11 a.m. at Friend Congregational Church. Inurnment will follow at Andrew Cemetery, Friend, at 12:15 p.m.
A celebration of life for Mitzi Myers-Nannen will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at Milford High School.
Family and friends of Marvin Plamann will gather Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3-5 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home in Seward. The funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Committal will be in Greenwood Cemetery.