Creighton Public Library will host speaker Judy Carlson on Tuesday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m. speaking on the Secrets of the Underground Railroad. Learn how quilts were used to guide runaway slaves to their next station on the underground railroad.

The maintenance shed in Greenwood cemetery is too small for all of the equipment. A lean-to addition is going to be added to the building. If you would like to make donations, you may mail a donation to VFW Post 1151 PO Box 358 or American Legion Post 74 PO Box 474.

St. Ludger Parish will host their annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 20th from 11am-1pm. Serving Roast beef, Mashed Potatoes and gravy, Green Beans, Dinner roll, Salad bar and dessert bar. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. Carry outs are available by calling 402.358.3443.

The TeamMates Chapter of Creighton will be hosting a tailgate at this Friday’s football game vs. West Holt from 5:30 thru halftime. Grilled hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Creighton FFA Chapter is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 16th from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the elementary gym. Contact the High School if you would be able to donate.

The Creighton Fire, EMT, and Police Departments will be hosting an Open House on Monday, October 14 from 6-8 P.M. at the Creighton Fire Hall. Come take a tour of the fire hall and talk with Fire, EMTs and Police. Games and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome.

The veterans of Creighton VFW Post 1151 will hold a chicken feed on Monday, October 14th from 5-7 p.m. The event is a free will donation event. There will also be a jar to accept donations for the new addition to the maintenance shed at Greenwood cemetery which holds the flagpoles for Memorial Day.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Bloomfield, NE invites you to their annual fall Dinner on Sunday Oct. 13th from 11:15am to 1:15pm. The dinner will be held in the church basement (handicap accessible) Serving a meal of Chicken Cordon Bleu or Ham. All the extra goodies too including a variety of homemade desserts. Grand Raffle tickets will be available to purchase as well with a chance to win a variety of prizes including cash prizes.

There will be a Fall Harvest Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday Oct 12 from 9a.m. to 3p.m. at St Paul’s Parish, 203 Park Ave, Plainview Ne. Join them for a day of Shopping and eating. There will be 20+ Crafters & Vendors along with a Food Stand. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls will also be available for purchase. Drawings for prizes will be held. Admission is free.

The Pope John Paul Prayer Group of St. Ludger Parish is sponsoring a Public Square Rosary Crusade for our nation on Saturday, October 12 at 12:00 noon in front of Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton. Please come and join them in praying for our nation. You may contact Jeanette Wewel for more information at 402-358-5310.

Come join St. Mark’s Episcopal Congregation in Creighton as they celebrate and bring to a close 132 years of ministry in Knox County on Saturday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m. The Right Rev. J. Scott Barker, 11th Bishop of Nebraska, will preside.

A Celebration of Life for Janet Pierce, age 72, of Norfolk, Nebraska will be at 7:00 p.m. October 11, 2019, at Bulldog’s Sports Lounge in Creighton, Nebraska.

Visitation will be October 11, 2019, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton.

Creighton City Council will meet on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30pm in the City Hall.

Creighton Economic Development Corporation will meet Wednesday, October 9th at noon at the CIty Hall.

Big Red Bottle Shop will be celebrating their 5 year anniversary on Sunday, October 27th. Their will be games and specials beginning at 11a.m.

Christ Lutheran, Bazile Mills will be having their annual Sauerbraten (marinated roast beef) and Ham Dinner on Sunday, October 6th in the church basement.  Sauerbraten, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, salad bar, dessert bar, and drinks will be served. There will also be craft and bake sale tables.  Serving is from 4-8 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Dartman, age 80, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 3, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Reverend Jeremy Hans will be Celebrant, with burial in St. Ludger Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, with a 6:00 p.m. Wake Service.

The Creighton Chamber of Commerce will meet on Wednesday, October 2nd at noon at the Library.

Creighton Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a ladies night out on Wednesday, October 2nd from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Creighton. Come and shop extended hours and sales at downtown businesses along with 11 vendors located at the VFW Club. There will be food specials at 59 Express, C Mart and Subway along with a food truck.

Kortney Sayers will be teaching a Google class on Monday, September 23rd from 6-9 p.m. at the library. Pre-register by Wednesday, September 19th by calling 402-358-5115. You must have a valid Google email account set up before the class.

The Creighton Volunteer Fire Department Chicken Feed will be held Sunday, September 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Creighton Fire Hall.

FFA Trap Shoot is on Sunday, September 22nd at 1:00. The trap shoot will be at Denise Brozek Farm. There are lots of prizes and cash shoots.

Give Cancer the Boot at the Knox County Relay for Life, Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 2 to 6 PM at the Crofton City Auditorium, Crofton, NE. There will be a Survivor Recognition, Food, Bingo, Live Auction, Bouncy Houses and games for the young and young at heart!

On Friday Sept. 20th from 5-7 p.m. come to the Zion Lutheran Church and enjoy a bowl of soup, sandwich and dessert before going to cheer on the Bulldog football team. The cost is $8.00 for adults and children 5 and under $3.00. Carry-outs will be available through the basement door on the east side of the building. Hope to see you.

Mark your calendars for Monday, September 16th from 7-8pm! Cleopatra will be at the library promoting her newest book "One Summer Night."

The family of Marvin Young requests cards for Marvin’s 80th birthday on Monday Sept. 16. Cards will reach him at 52160 868th Road, Royal NE 68773. Its also he and Valda’s 58th wedding anniversary.

The Creighton Booster Club homecoming bonfire will be Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. in the CHS parking lot. S’mores will be served.

Creighton Booster Club Banquet is Friday, September 13th with a social hour at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner to follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ludger Social Hall. There will be a silent auction and live auction. All are welcome.

Funeral services for Donald G. "Don" McElhose, age 77, of Verdigre, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 13, at United Methodist Church in Verdigre. Reverend Lynde Linde will officiate, with burial in Riverside Cemetery in Verdigre.

Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Verdigre.