LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

The library is in need of several items for their summer reading program crafts. If you have any leftover cotton fabric, leftover fleece fabric, 11.5 oz coffee cans with lids, glow in the dark paint, floral wire, felt, or colorful ribbon, please drop it by the library.

Summer Reading Registration begins on Wednesday, May 23^rd. Come join us for a fun summer of reading, programs and movies.

ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL

Lexington Adult Co-Ed Softball will be accepting team registrations until Tuesday, May 15^th. Cost is $325 per team. All players must be at least 16 years old. Sanctioned umpires are provided for all league games. League play is on Friday nights from approximately June to August, with a double elimination tournament ending the season. For information or anyone interested in having a team or umpiring please contact Keri Fagot at 325-4254.

LIFT UP A CHILD

Sign up to be a CASA volunteer. Please take time to be the voice in the court room for these children who have been abused & neglected and are in the system through no fault of their own. New volunteer classes to begin on May 15^th. Call today 324-7364 for more information.

BUSINESS AFTERHOURS

Homestead Bank, 202 E. 7^th,  will be having their business afterhours on Friday, May 18^th from 5  p.m. to 7 p.m.

DAWSON COUNTY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM PROGRAM

The last program during school will be about water conservation and have fun with bubbles. May 19^th, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Lexington Library, Downey Drilling is our sponsor. Free to the public.

June 16^th – Shot for the Starts – Star Lab (portable planetarium) and star art projects, sponsored by Lexington Education Assoc.

July 14^th – Animals at Night – bats and owls – study and art – Library Memorial Fund and Lexington Foundation are the sponsors.

FANCY GARNISHES

Sponsored by the Lexington Area Christian Women’s Club. Come join us for a noon luncheon on Tues., May 22^nd. Reservations & cancellations by noon Monday, May 21^st. Call Jean 324-2595 or Bonnie 785-2033. Transportation offered by request and free nursery provided by reservation. Special feature: Beverly Swenson-Fancy garnishes from fruits & vegetables, music by Stephanie Ringenberg and speaker will be Beverly Swenseon-Lincoln – recipe for fulfilling life. Blue Ribbon winner at NE State Fair for delicious pies.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for the Adult Education ESL and BED classes offered through Central Community College, Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. –noon; Mon.- Tues. afternoon or evening, noon-2 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Marge Bader, Volunteer Coordinator, 325-3637, 785-2111 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for info.

15^thANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Lexington Optimists along with Plum Creek Motors invites everyone to a day of golf, socializing and fellowship.  The golf tournament will be Sunday, June 3^rd, 9 a.m. tee time at Lakeside Country Club. 4 Man scramble- $50 per person,  – 18 holes of golf, lunch and dinner. Golf carts are available on a first come first serve basis-$25.  Deadline will be May 27^th. Checks made out to Lexington Optimist Club,, PO Box 355.   For info. call Vic Gomez at Plum Creek Motors 324-2306 or Kyle Heineman at 324-2306 days, 325-1320 events and weekends.

MS AWARENESS WEEK

Raise awareness and create a world free of MS. Multiple sclerosis destroys connections inside us. It disconnects the mind from the body and people from each other. But what if we could defy this disease with the very thing it seeks to destroy: Connections. Join a walk- Donate-volunteer – join a self-help group. Help us move forward to the no one hears the words “You have MS”. For more information contact Kyle Ferguson, Walk Chair, 308-325-9691 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

LEXINGTON MS WALK 2012

May 26, 10 a.m. check in, 11 a.m. walk begins, Plum Creek Park, join-donate-volunteer, Contact Kyle Ferguson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 325-9691. Each step we take brings us one step closer to a cure – and closer to a world without multiplesclerosis. Every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed with MS. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated to end the devastating effects of MS but they can’t do it without our help. Any amount,  great or small, helps to make a difference in the lives of people with MS. We appreciate your support and look forward to letting you know how we did.

FLOURISH

To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.  All Ladies are invited! Monday, May 21^st,  5:30-6:30 p.m., Big Park at the Fairgrounds-Eustis, bring paper, pen, a lawn chair and beverage of choice! For more info. Contact Trist Koch 325-3552. Activities on the agenda: Flourish: Indtrouction of Flouirsh, Fitness: Mini Yoga Practice with Catherine Snow, Lifestyle & Mental Health: Wat are you Tolerating? Healthy, homemade snack: Guacamole with Veggie Dippers

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Lexington Area United Way will hold their annual golf tournament on Wed., June 27^th. Lakeside Country Club is once again hosting our 9-hold afternoon event. Lots of fun activities and contests are being planned and of course a fabulous dinner is included. Hold sponsorship are available for $100 and 3 person team sponsorships are $90. Proceeds from this tournament will be the seed money for the 2013 Campaign. Contact Dawn Holbein at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 324-5774 to be included in this fun event. Limited to first 18 teams.