Sunday, Aug. 3
Knights of Columbus Council No. 1159 -- 7:30 p.m., bingo, St. Mary's Cathedral Square, 502 W. Division.
Monday, Aug. 4
Third City Kiwanis Club -- 6:30 p.m., Uncle Ed's Steak House, 2624 S. Locust St.
YMCA Writer's Voice -- 7 p.m., 221 E. South Front St. Free to YMCA members; $20 fee for non-members. Information: Mary Hollowell, 395-9622 or e-mail at mail@giymca.org. Join a group of writers for a night of writing. After a brief sharing time, participants work on a writing exercise.
A.M. Islanders Kiwanis Club -- 6:45 a.m., Perkins Restaurant.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows - 7:30 p.m., IOOF Hall, 825 N. White. For information call 382-0289.
National Active Retired Federal Employees -- Noon luncheon, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capitol. Speaker: Jay Stoddard, candidate for the Nebraska Third District Representative.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary - 7 p.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital. Information: Karen Linden, 384-2090.
Nebraska Muzzle Loading Rifle Association - 7:30 p.m., Grand Island Rifle Range, 2 1/2 miles west of Highway 281 on Old Potash Road. Visitors are welcome.
Hall County VFWA 1347 -- 6 p.m., pot luck supper; 7 p.m. meeting, United Veterans Club.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Grand Island Duplicate Bridge Club -- 7 p.m., meeting room, rear of Bank of the West, 3301 W. State St. Information: Pat Vogel, 384-7359; or Bob Kutilek, 384-3412.
Grand Island China Painters -- 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 4190 W. Capital Ave. Lesson: Wilmadeen Cramer on grounding. Bring powdered paint, heavy oil, resist or contact paper, brush, china, and lunch.
Grand Island Camera Club -- 7 p.m., Church of Christ, 2822 W. Stolley Park Road. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to attend.
Yakkity Yakkers Toastmasters -- Noon, Center for Independent Living, 3204 W. College. Guests are invited to all meetings and contest events. Information: Norma Perkins-Bailey, 384-1180, or Nancy Klimek, 385-6252 ext. 458.
Grand Island Public Library Adult Bookclub -- 5:30 p.m., Library, Room A, 211 N. Washington. Book pick: "Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan. Information: Celine Stahlnecker or Kathleen Nonneman, 385-5333.
Catholic Daughters of the America Court Ave Maria #1263 -- 6:30 p.m., family picnic, St. Mary's Cathedral Square.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Toastmasters at Principal -- Noon to 1 p.m., Principal Financial Group, 3025 W. College. New members and guests welcome. Information: Karla Schwieger-Arnold, 385-7233, or Anita Lewandowski, 385-7242.
Third City Sertoma Club -- Noon, Valentino's, 2245 N. Webb Road. Information: Dave Jaixen, 382-1874. Weekly guest speakers.
G.I. Lions Club -- Noon luncheon, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital Ave. Information: Karen Robison, (308) 687-6100 or 379-3828.
Nebraskaland Treasure Hunters -- 7:30 p.m., Alice Farr Library, 1603 L St., in Aurora. New members welcome.
Truth Rebekah Circle No. 132 -- 1:30 p.m., IOOF Hall, 825 N. White St. Jean West serving
Gateway Toastmasters -- 7a.m., Olsson Associates, 201 E. Second St., Guests and new members welcome. Information: Robert Puhalla, 381-7363.
Platt-Duetsche Colonial Double Pinochle Club -- 11:30 a.m., Platt-Duetsche.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Grand Island Duplicate Bridge Club -- 1 p.m., meeting room, rear of Bank of the West, 3301 W. State St. Information: Pat Vogel, 384-7359; or Bob Kutilek, 384-3412.
Conestoga Barbershop Chorus -- 7:30 p.m., chapel (west end) at Evangelical Free Church, 2609 S. Blaine. New men are always welcome. Information: Steven, 384-1697.
Central Nebraska Writers Network -- 6:15 p.m., Grand Island Public Library, room assignment on easel in foyer. All interested writers are welcome. Information: Ellen Campbell, (308) 946-2657 or e-mail at campbell@cablene.com.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints First Ward Relief Society -- 7 p.m. enrichment meeting, 22nd and Wheeler streets. Information: Anita Lewandowski, 385-7242.
United Commercial Travelers -- 6:30 p.m., potluck and bingo. IOOF Lodge, 825 N. White. Information: 382-7236.
Grand Island Jaycees -- 7 p.m., Grand Generation Center, 304 E. Third. Information: Tammy Work, 383-3814.
Grand Island Chess Club - 7 p.m., Hardback Cafe at Hastings Book Music and Video, 2250 N. Webb Road. Open to everyone; children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: Chad Cox, 382-3976.
Grand Island Optimist Club -- 7 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, corner of Highway 281 and Old Potash Road. Information: 390-1180.
Action International's Profit Club -- 7 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, corner of Highway 281 and Old Potash Road. Designed for business owners of small to medium sized businesses. Information: (877) 384-4527 or e-mail billramsey@action-international.com
Trinity United Methodist Women -- 9:30 a.m., brunch, church parlor. Program, ``Proposed Renovation Changes,`` presented by members of church building committee.
Friday, Aug. 8
Grand Island Kiwanis Club -- Noon, Garden Cafe, Howard Johnson-Riverside Inn and Conference Center.
Rambling Rounds -- 8 p.m., round dancing including waltz, two-step, quick step and cha-chas. Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth. Cuer: Dick Busboom. All dancers welcome. Information: 381-4957 or 687-6343.
Truth Rebekah Lodge No. 132 -- 7:30 p.m., IOOF Hall, 825 N. White.
York Rite Masons -- 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. regular meeting. Includes Deuel Chapter No. 11, Royal Arch Masons and Mt. Lebanon No. 6 Commandery (aka Knights Templar), Masonic Building, 207 N. Locust.
Trinity LWML -- 1:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 212 W. 12th. Mission project: monetary gifts for the Russian orphanage. Information: call the church at 382-0753.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Interfaith Inspirations (gospel singing group) -- 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 4190 W. Capital. New members welcome. Information: 382-8040.
Circle B Dancers -- 7:30 to 10 p.m., square dance, Circle B Hall, 509 Gold Road. Caller: Wes Mohling. Information: 381-8100.
Grand Island Unit, National Association of Parliamentarians -- 1:30 p.m., Edith Abbot Memorial Library, 211 N. Washington St. Lesson: given by Joyce Goff. Open to anyone interested in parliamentary procedures. Question and answer forum will follow lesson. Information: RaNae Edwards: 381-4199.
Knights of Columbus Council No. 1159 -- 7:30 p.m., bingo, St. Mary's Cathedral Square, 502 W. Division.
Monday, Aug. 11
Third City Kiwanis Club -- 6:30 p.m., Uncle Ed's Steak House, 2624 S. Locust St.
YMCA Writer's Voice -- 7 p.m., 221 E. South Front St. Free to YMCA members; $20 fee for non-members. Information: Mary Hollowell, 395-9622 or e-mail at mail@giymca.org. Join a group of writers for a night of writing. After a brief sharing time, participants work on a writing exercise.
A.M. Islanders Kiwanis Club -- 6:45 a.m., Perkins Restaurant.
Liberal Arts Department Division I, Woman's Club --1 p.m., Woman's Club House, 1109 W. Second; duplicate bridge. Hostess: Loucille Riessland.
Eagles Auxiliary No. 378 -- 7:30 p.m., Eagles, 213 N. Sycamore. Information: 382-5004.
Altrusa International -- Noon, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Grand Island Duplicate Bridge Club -- 7 p.m., meeting room, rear of Bank of the West, 3301 W. State St. Information: Pat Vogel, 384-7359; or Bob Kutilek, 384-3412.
Trinity Lutheran Layman's League -- 6:30 p.m., annual picnic, Wetzel's cabin. Host committee: Joan Patrick, Howard Wetzel, John and Wyllie Lessig and Dolores Guyette. Information: 384-1207.
Qwest Telecom Pioneer Central Nebraska Council -- 11:30 a.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital.
Elks' Ladies Cards -- 1 p.m., Elks Club.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Toastmasters at Principal -- Noon to 1 p.m., Principal Financial Group, 3025 W. College. New members and guests welcome. Information: Karla Schwieger-Arnold, 385-7233, or Anita Lewandowski, 385-7242.
Third City Sertoma Club -- Noon, Valentino's, 2245 N. Webb Road. Information: Dave Jaixen, 382-1874. Weekly guest speakers.
G.I. Lions Club -- Noon luncheon, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital Ave. Information: Karen Robison, (308) 687-6100 or 379-3828.
Women Veterans -- Noon luncheon, United Veterans Club. Information: 382-5852.
Liederkranz Ladies Society -- Noon luncheon and cards. Information: 382-2086.
LaGrande ITC Clubs -- 7 to 9 p.m. Information: Pat McHugh, 384-6863.
Military Order of the Purple Heart -- 6 p.m., United Veterans Club. Information: Del Shupe.
Gateway Toastmasters -- 7 to 8 a.m., Building 6 at Veterans Administration Building, 2201 N. Broadwell Ave. Guests and new members welcome. Information: Robert Puhalla, 381-7363, or Sam Fox, (402) 694-3909.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Grand Island Duplicate Bridge Club -- 1 p.m., meeting room, rear of Bank of the West, 3301 W. State St. Information: Pat Vogel, 384-7359; or Bob Kutilek, 384-3412.
Conestoga Barbershop Chorus -- 7:30 p.m., chapel (west end) at Evangelical Free Church, 2609 S. Blaine. New men are always welcome. Information: Steven, 384-1697.
Grand Island Newcomer's Club -- Noon luncheon, Riverside Golf Club. All new residents welcome. Program: caterer Fayne Petersen of Marquette, speaking on summer meals adn entertaining. Information: Kerry Rodocker, 398-2255; Jeanne Duren, 381-7002, or write to Grand Island Newcomers Club, P.O. Box 1046, Grand Island, NE 68802.
Senior Corps (Foster Grandparent & Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) -- 5 p.m., 301 E. Third St., Annex Building across from Senior Center.
Prairie Pioneer Quilters -- 7 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Jubilee Center, 518 W. State. Information: Kay McCaffry, 381-8511, or e-mail at mccaffry@charter.net.
Pawnee District Scout Roundtable -- 7 p.m., Augustine Training and Service Center, 2808 O'Flannagan St. Information: 382-3717.
Grand Island Right to Life -- 7 p.m., Evangelical Free Church, Room 101, 2609 S. Blaine. Information: Rojean Feldman, 381-3786. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Friday, Aug. 15
Grand Island Kiwanis Club -- Noon, Garden Cafe, Howard Johnson-Riverside Inn and Conference Center.
Rambling Rounds -- 8 p.m., round dancing including waltz, two-step, quick step and cha-chas. Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth. Cuer: Dick Busboom. All dancers welcome. Information: 381-4957 or 687-6343.
Faithful Past Noble Grands -- 1:30 p.m., Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall, 825 N. White.
Parents Without Partners -- 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Alumni dance, Platt-Duetsche. Music: "Crossfire." Public welcome, admission fee: $3, members; $6, non-members.
Platt Duetsche Ladies Society -- 1:30 p.m., cards, 1315 W. Anna.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Interfaith Inspirations (gospel singing group) -- 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 4190 W. Capital. New members welcome. Information: 382-8040.
Union Pacific Employees Club No. 16 -- 1 p.m., annual ice cream social, Grand Generation Center. Chairpersons: Wayne and Emma Huebner. Information: Wayne Huebner, 382-6958.
Circle Squares Square Dance Club -- 7:30 to 10 p.m., regular dance. Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth St. Caller: Dick Busboom. All square dancers are invited. Information: 381-4957 or 687-6343.
Monday, Aug. 18
Third City Kiwanis Club -- 6:30 p.m., Uncle Ed's Steak House, 2624 S. Locust St.
YMCA Writer's Voice -- 7 p.m., 221 E. South Front St. Free to YMCA members; $20 fee for non-members. Information: Mary Hollowell, 395-9622 or e-mail at mail@giymca.org. Join a group of writers for a night of writing. After a brief sharing time, participants work on a writing exercise.
A.M. Islanders Kiwanis Club -- 6:45 a.m., Perkins Restaurant.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows -- 7:30 p.m., IOOF Hall, 825 N. White.
Knights of Columbus Council 10387-- 7:30 p.m., St. Leo's Catholic Church, 2410 S. Blaine in the Parish Hall.
Evening Guild of Trinity Lutheran Church -- 6 p.m. potluck picnic and social meeting, Wetzel's cabin. Information: Joan Patrick, 382-5476.
Nebraska Muzzle Loading Rifle Association -- 7:30 p.m., Grand Island Rifle Range, 2 1/2 miles west of Highway 281 on Old Potash Road. Visitors are welcome.
Knights of Columbus Council No. 1159 -- 7 p.m., St. Mary's Cathedral Square, 502 W. Division. Information: 384-4247.
Literacy Council -- 7 p.m., Literacy Council Office, 410 W. Second, Clarkson Room, (second floor). Information: 385-5515.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Grand Island Duplicate Bridge Club -- 7 p.m., meeting room, rear of Bank of the West, 3301 W. State St. Information: Pat Vogel, 384-7359; or Bob Kutilek, 384-3412.
Island Area Cruisers -- 7 p.m., conference room of U.S. Bank, 2121 N. Webb Road. Information: Ron Duncan, 384-2622.
Yakkity Yakkers Toastmasters -- Noon, Center for Independent Living, 3204 W. College. Guests are invited to all meetings and contest events. Information: Norma Perkins-Bailey, 384-1180, or Nancy Klimek, 385-6252 ext. 458.
Knights of Columbus Council 1159, St. Mary's -- 7:30 p.m., basement of St. Mary's Cathedral Square, 502 W. Division.
AARP Chapter No. 635 -- 6:30 p.m.,potluck dinner, Grand Generation Center, 304 E. Third. Information: Carol, 382-7236.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Toastmasters at Principal -- Noon to 1 p.m., Principal Financial Group, 3025 W. College. New members and guests welcome. Information: Karla Schwieger-Arnold, 385-7233, or Anita Lewandowski, 385-7242.
Third City Sertoma Club -- Noon, Valentino's, 2245 N. Webb Road. Information: Dave Jaixen, 382-1874. Weekly guest speakers.
G.I. Lions Club -- Noon luncheon, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital Ave. Information: Karen Robison, (308) 687-6100 or 379-3828.
Mid-Nebraska Users of Computers -- 7:30 p.m., CIT Building at Central Community College-Grand Island, 3134 W. Highway 34.
G.I. Nebraska Port of Nebraska Admirals -- 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital.
Business and Professional Women -- Noon, Home Federal, Webb and Stolley Park roads. Information: Kelly Enck, 382-1410.
Gateway Toastmasters -- 7a.m., Olsson Associates, 201 E. Second St., Guests and new members welcome. Information: Robert Puhalla, 381-7363.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Grand Island Duplicate Bridge Club -- 1 p.m., meeting room, rear of Bank of the West, 3301 W. State St. Information: Pat Vogel, 384-7359; or Bob Kutilek, 384-3412.
Conestoga Barbershop Chorus -- 7:30 p.m., chapel (west end) at Evangelical Free Church, 2609 S. Blaine. New men are always welcome. Information: Steven, 384-1697.
Hall County Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition -- 5:15 p.m., 2525 W. Lincoln Highway.
Grand Island Amateur Radio Society -- 7:30 p.m., Red Cross meeting room, 404 E. Third.
Grand Island Chapter National Federation of the Blind -- 1:30 p.m., Center for Independent Living, 3204 W. College St. Information: Ardyce Earl, 382-1673, or Nancy Oltman, (402) 463-2018.
Three Links Club -- 7:30 p.m., IOOF Hall, 825 N. White
Grand Island Chess Club - 7 p.m., Hardback Cafe at Hastings Book Music and Video, 2250 N. Webb Road. Open to everyone; children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: Chad Cox, 382-3976.
Parents Without Partners -- 7:15 p.m. meeting, Bishop Brinker room of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Community Building, 410 W. Second St. (enter at front door.) Drawing for members and prospectives who are present. Information: Don Anderson, (402) 757-3291.
Grand Island Optimist Club -- 6 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, corner of Highway 281 and Old Potash Road. Information: 390-1180.
Action International's Profit Club -- 7 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, corner of Highway 281 and Old Potash Road. Designed for business owners of small to medium sized businesses. Information: (877) 384-4527 or e-mail billramsey@action-international.com
Central Nebraska Human Resource Management Association (CNHRMA) -- 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Francis Medical Center, Conference Room 3/4. Program: "Managing Workplace Violence...Create a Respectful Workplace" presented by George Demurs, M.S. Registration deadline, Aug. 14. Information: Terri Hongsermeier, 389-3923 ext. 3710 or website, www.cnhrma.org
Friday, Aug. 22
Grand Island Kiwanis Club -- Noon, Garden Cafe, Howard Johnson-Riverside Inn and Conference Center.
Rambling Rounds -- 8 p.m., round dancing including waltz, two-step, quick step and cha-chas. Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth. Cuer: Dick Busboom. All dancers welcome. Information: 381-4957 or 687-6343.
Liberal Arts Department, Division I, Woman's Club -- 1 p.m., dinner pail school day, Woman's Club House, 1109 W. Second; duplicate bridge.
Truth Rebekah Lodge No. 132 -- 7:30 p.m., IOOF Hall, 825 N. White.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Interfaith Inspirations (gospel singing group) -- 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 4190 W. Capital. New members welcome. Information: 382-8040.
Circle B Dancers -- 7:30 to 10 p.m., square dance, Circle B Hall, 509 Gold Road. Caller: Lanny Weaklend. Information: 381-8100.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Central Nebraska Peace Workers -- 3 to 5 p.m., Room 3 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 N. Elm. Information: 384-3266 or www.centralnebraskapeaceworkers.org
Monday, Aug. 25
Third City Kiwanis Club -- 6:30 p.m., Uncle Ed's Steak House, 2624 S. Locust St.
YMCA Writer's Voice -- 7 p.m., 221 E. South Front St. Free to YMCA members; $20 fee for non-members. Information: Mary Hollowell, 395-9622 or e-mail at mail@giymca.org. Join a group of writers for a night of writing. After a brief sharing time, participants work on a writing exercise.
A.M. Islanders Kiwanis Club -- 6:45 a.m., Perkins Restaurant.
Knights of Columbus, Council 7954 -- 7:30 p.m., Parish Hall, Fullerton.
Eagles Auxiliary -- 7:30 p.m., Eagles Club, 317 N. Sycamore. Information: 382-5004.
Altrusa International -- 6:30 p.m., Riverside Lodge
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Grand Island Duplicate Bridge Club -- 7 p.m., meeting room, rear of Bank of the West, 3301 W. State St. Information: Pat Vogel, 384-7359; or Bob Kutilek, 384-3412.
Knights of Columbus, Council 9562 -- 8 p.m., Egging Hall, 518 W. State, Blessed Sacrament.
Trail Seekers Volkswalk Club -- 7 p.m., Grand Generation Center, 304 E. Third. New members are welcome. Information: 384-8679.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Toastmasters at Principal -- Noon to 1 p.m., Principal Financial Group, 3025 W. College. New members and guests welcome. Information: Karla Schwieger-Arnold, 385-7233, or Anita Lewandowski, 385-7242.
Third City Sertoma Club -- Noon, Valentino's, 2245 N. Webb Road. Information: Dave Jaixen, 382-1874. Weekly guest speakers.
G.I. Lions Club -- Noon luncheon, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital Ave. Information: Karen Robison, (308) 687-6100 or 379-3828.
YWCA Cards, Cards, Cards -- Noon to 3:30 p.m., YWCA, 211 E. Fonner Park Road. Activities include a potluck lunch, pinochle, pitch and bridge. Member fee is $3.50 or covered dish; non-member fee is $5. Information: 384-9922.
Thursday, Aug. 28
Grand Island Duplicate Bridge Club -- 1 p.m., meeting room, rear of Bank of the West, 3301 W. State St. Information: Pat Vogel, 384-7359; or Bob Kutilek, 384-3412.
Conestoga Barbershop Chorus -- 7:30 p.m., chapel (west end) at Evangelical Free Church, 2609 S. Blaine. New men are always welcome. Information: Steven, 384-1697.
Grand Island Serra Club -- 6:30 p.m., Resurrection Catholic Church, 4130 Cannon Road. Speaker: Father Mike McDermott. Information: Paul Allen, 384-4447. This is a new religious service club that encourages priesthood and religious vocations.
Friday, Aug. 29
Grand Island Kiwanis Club -- Noon, Garden Cafe, Howard Johnson-Riverside Inn and Conference Center.
Rambling Rounds -- 8 p.m., round dancing including waltz, two-step, quick step and cha-chas. Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth. Cuer: Dick Busboom. All dancers welcome. Information: 381-4957 or 687-6343.
Platt-Duetsche Ladies Society -- 1:30 p.m. cards, 1315 W. Anna.
Parents Without Partners -- 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., dance, St. Paul American Legion. Music: "Swing-N-Country." Public welcome, admission fee: $3, members; $6, non-members.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Interfaith Inspirations (gospel singing group) -- 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 4190 W. Capital. New members welcome. Information: 382-8040.
Circle Squares Square Dance Club -- 7:30 to 10 p.m., regular dance. Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth St. Caller: Dick Busboom. All square dancers are invited. Information: 381-4957 or 687-6343.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Epsilon Master of Beta Sigma Phi -- 4 p.m., Kisner's Cabin.
