From Kathy's Desk
The Christmas Festival and Lighted Holiday Parade on Saturday were a lot of fun. A huge thank-you to our Co-Chairs - Sharon and Steve Hambek - and to the dozens and dozens of volunteers, donors and sponsors. The volunteers are listed below and festivals like this would not just happen without them.
Several downtown merchants are planning Thursday night specials during December. Thursday, December 3rd will be a Color Yourself Silly promotion night and includes adult coloring night at Chapters Books & Gifts and color coded discounts at Mueri Drug, The Second Closet and Heartspun Flowers and Gifts. Christmas colored snacks will also be provided. Dan's Custom Works and Apparel, a new Chamber member, will be offering a 20% discount every Thursday night in December on gifts for your loved ones, currently serving in the military. Stop and see Dan at his new location at 640 Seward Street, in downtown Seward.
Later this week you will receive your 2016 Chamber membership renewal letter and invoice. We thank all of the 200+ members of the Seward Area Chamber of Commerce again this year and look forward to working with you even more in 2016.
We welcome new Chamber members, Olde Glory Theatre and Community Hall and S&S Design!
Have a great week,
Kathy Evert, Interim Executive Director
Kathy.Evert@sewardne.com
Thanks to the Festival Volunteers! | Alan Baldwin/Seward Police Dept | | Alan Bauer | | Amanda Whitney | | Andrew Malan | | Ava King | | Baily Worster | | Becky Vahle | | Bob Boshart | | Bob Elwell | | Bonnie Helmink | | Brenda Henning | | C J Novak | | Carla Ketner | | Cathy Dickey | | Chelsie Harris-Scott | | Cheryl Wambold | | Chuck Wisehart | | Clark Kolterman | | Concordia University Student Volunteers | | Craig Frederick | | Cullen Bauer | | Del Peters | | Diane Lichty | | Diane Lichty | | Gary Rolf | | Gary Wolters | | Gerald Homp | | Greg Whisler | | Greg Zabka | | Hobbin Wolfe | | Issac Rolf | | Jack Swanson | | James Kimsey/Seward Fire Dept | | Jane Wiemer | | Jason Barry | | Jean Kolterman | | Jeanne Wiemer | | Jenny Brase | | Jerry Meyer | | Jerry Owens | | Jim Harnley | | JoAnn Boshart | | Joe Ruzicka | | Julie Marble | | Julie Schluckebier | | Julie Wisehart | | Kathleen Peters | | Katie Wright | | Kitty Vacha | | Kurt Holliday | | Larry Ruther/Seward Electric Dept | | LeAnn Lowther | | Lois Kimsey | | LouAnne Mueri | | Mark Suhr | | Mary Faig | | Mel Aldrich/Seward Street Dept | | Melanie Suhr | | Myrna Swanson | | Nancy Elwell | | Optimist Club | | Pat Coldiron | | Rebecca Hasty | | Richard Gokie | | Robin Wambold | | Roger Glawatz | | Roger Wolfe | | Rose Harnley | | Samantha Worster | | Seward High School Cheerleaders | | Seward High School FFA | | Sharon Glawatz | | Sharon Hambek | | Sheri Fritz | | Steve Hambek | | Sue Imig | | Tammy Mackie | | Teresa Dredge | | Terri Whisler | | Tina Marroquin | | Van Vahle | | Verle Wiemer |
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Spring Show
Early Bird Registration Deadline
December 1st!
Save $25 by taking advantage of the Early Bird Registration for the 2016 Spring Show to be held February 5-6. Deadline for Early Bird is tomorrow, December 1st. Give us a call or fax us your information today!
Spring Show Registration |
Lego Contest Winners
Thank you to all who entered the first Christmas Lego Contest! We're happy to announce the winners: Carly Kolterman of Garland, Joyah Warren of Seward, Jena Eberspacher of Beaver Crossing, Colin Warren of Seward, and Orin, Ariel, Maddy and Cali Stuhr of Waco.
Upcoming Gingerbread Contest
There is still time to create a Gingerbread House for the contest next week. Entries can be delivered to the Civic Center Lobby from 8:30 to 5:00, December 7-11, with judging by Kitty Vacha of Tasteful Indulgence, Cake Art of Seward on Saturday, December 12th. New this year is a Classroom Creation category with the winning classroom getting pizza donated by Title Services of Blue Valley!
Gingerbread House Contest registration
Rudolph's Red Nose Run
- this Saturday!
Don't forget about the upcoming 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run this Saturday, December 5th, starting at the Seward Middle School at 9:00 am. Registration Form
Santa House and
Winter Wonderland Hours
Hours for visiting Santa in his house and the Winter Wonderland at 418 Seward Street are posted on our website at www.sewardne.com. |
Christmas Parade Award Winners
 Parade awards for the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade include:
"Best of Show"
The Top Parade Award for Best Overall Entry
Kawasaki of Lincoln ATV/UTV Entry
"Mayor's Award"
Best Entry Following Theme-"Favorite Christmas Stories"
Liberty House Bed and Breakfast/Antique and Gifts
"Chairman's Award"
People's Choice Award-Crowd Favorite
Runza's Flintstone Family-Seward Runza
"Starry Bright Award"
Unit with the Most Lights in the Parade-Tie
Whistler Aviation's Helicopter
Nebraska National Guard Jeep and Tank
"Best Christmas Walk"
Award-Best Walking /Marching Entry
St. John Child Development Center of Seward
"Sounds of Christmas Award"
Best Musical Entry
Marble Music of Seward
"Snowman Award"
Best Children or Youth Entry
Seward High Holiday Walking Gifts and Elves
SHS Family Community Career Leaders of America (FCCLA)- created by Hobbin Wolfe for the FCCLA.
"Real Christmas Spirit Award" Best Business Entry Bottle Rocket Brewery of Seward for their Kegs of Holiday Cheer! Thanks to the winning entries and the other entries as well coming together to make it another great Christmas parade in Seward!
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