Avoca Community Newsletter - September 24, 2025

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Scarecrows have a history of over 3,000 years, cultures like the Greeks and Japanese adapted the concept, and the Romans introduced it to Europe. While often seen as a Halloween icon, the effectiveness of traditional scarecrows decreases over time as birds adapt, requiring them to be moved or supplemented with other deterrents.

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Party on the Rocks Schedule 2025

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bloom season patch

Our 21st annual pumpkin patch season opens Sat. Sept. 20. September dates: Sept. 20-21, 10 AM-6 PM, Sept. 26 10 AM-3 PM, Sept. 27-28 10 AM-6 PM.

October hours, beginning Oct. 3: Friday/Monday/Tuesday 10 AM-3 PM, Saturday/Sunday 10 AM-6 PM

Same great price any day you visit, $10/person (+tax). Free for ages 2 & under, and its still free to come shop the barn or visit the cafe. See www.bloompumpkinpatch.com for more details, special events and field trip information.

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Auction catalog >>

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Check out new website at www.happypawsplattsmouth.org

And download foster application!

Happy Paws Plattsmouth is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Cass, Sarpy, and Douglas Counties
with one mission: to transform the lives of animals in need while enriching the families who welcome them home.

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redcross

YOU CAN FIND A BLOOD DRIVE NEAR YOUR WORKPLACE or HOME HERE.

JUST ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE.

Make this contribution and you'll sleep well knowing that you've given

of yourself to improve, or perhaps even save, another person's life.

Confirm days and times and learn more HERE or call 1-800-733-2767.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
8:AM - 2:PM

Monday, October 6, 2025
VFW Post 2543 Plattsmouth
510 1st Avenue
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday, October 24, 2025
Conestoga High School
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
9:AM - 2:PM

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Louisville High School
202 West 3rd Street
Louisville, NE 68037
10:AM - 4:PM

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Conservation SVE Workshop

Join Conservation Nebraska and our partners for a free event aimed to bring people together to discuss the opportunities created by renewable energy. When we work together to address challenges we can become more resilient, efficient, and create solutions to the issues our communities face.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit https://secure.everyaction.com/olPtC1l2gU2soQ_YWMZ29g2 to reserve your spot today.

9:30 AM - Check-in - coffee and snacks provided

10 AM - Session 1 - featuring Josh Moenning, John Hansen and Kevin Connot. These experts will focus on how economic growth with renewable energy can benefit rural communities. They will focus on how energy development is economic development.

Josh is director of New Power Nebraska and runs a small business focused on renewable energy development. He served as Mayor of Norfolk and as a Norfolk City Councilman. He also assists his family's beef business and has two children. He's worked in the Nebraska Legislature, for the U.S. House of Representatives, and as executive director of the infrastructure development group 4 Lanes 4 Nebraska.

John has served as the President of the Nebraska Farmers Union since 1990, currently the longest serving president. He also serves the National Farmers Union in a variety of roles; USDA's Nebraska State Technical Committee; Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Farm Crisis Council; and on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for a Prosperous America. He has served as Chair or Co-Chair of the Wind and Solar Conference since 2007. John has received awards from groups such as the Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society, U.S. Department Of Energy, American Corn Growers Association, the Nebraska Rural Radio Association.

Kevin has a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and an MBA from Wayne State College. He has served on his local school board, owns a business near a utility scale wind project, and has experience as a renewable energy developer. He lives in the Allen, Nebraska area which is home to the Rattlesnake Creek Wind project built in 2018. He has seen the property tax relief for all area residents and businesses from this project.

11 AM - Session 2 featuring Nancy and Alan Meyer who will discuss their solar powered regenerative farm.

Alan and Nancy moved to their 1904 farmhouse on five acres in summer 2000. Over the years they have restored the home in an environmentally conscious way, while also maintaining and developing the grounds to provide as much of their food as possible. Today they have two solar arrays, passive solar, solar hot water, geothermal heating and cooling, and other alternative energy installations. Their 3200 sq ft all-electric home requires only $600 in annual electricity bills, including the cost of charging two electric cars and battery-powered yard equipment. They were able to remove their propane tank in January 2024, completing their transition from fossil fuel usage. The installation of a battery bank early this summer may also allow the property to be disconnected from the grid in 2026.

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CCMT

COME ON OVER!

This is the way country music started out, with acoustic instruments, before electricity. People sat out on the lawn, on the porch, or in a friend’s house and played their instruments together.

Enjoy the originality of music which is still present in many circles of friends.

211 Main Street
Louisville, NE

Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!
This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too! Relax in nice air-conditoned comfort and support our concession stand - fresh, popped popcorn, candy bars, soft drinks and bottled water.

JAM SESSIONS:

Second Sundays – Electric Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)

Fourth Sundays – Acoustic-Only Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)

Bring your instruments and enjoy an afternoon of great music and good company!

Call 402-949-0668 with any questions.

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