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Back to School this week!

Drivers, slow down in school zones and watch for children crossing the street

Here are some important dates at the Louisville Public Schools:

August 13, 2013 – 9th Grade 1:1 Laptop Meeting

August 14, 2013 – 6th Grade Picnic & Meet Your Teachers (4:30-‐6:00 p.m.)

August 15, 2013 -‐ First Student Day 8:05 start time

August 15, 2013 – Sophomore, Junior, & Senior laptop distribution (Have Your Paperwork Filled Out and Ready to Go)

August 19, 2013 – Student Picture Day

August 20, 2013 – Athletic Kickoff Night 6:30 p.m.

High School Fall Sport Parent meetings will be held at the conclusion of kick-‐off night.

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Summer Fun is Not Over Yet!

August 17th - Greenwood Fun Days

August 17th - Plattstock Event in Plattsmouth

August 24th - Pillage the Village, Manley

See fliers below:

greenwoodfun

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pillage

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Meadow Oaks Neighborhood Garage Sale

(From Louisville - 1 mile North on Highway 50 and Riha – follow the neon signs from Hwy 50 in)

August 24th – 25th (Saturday and Sunday)

8:00-3:00pm

Many homes participating – some of the items you will find at these sales: Outdoor furniture, Gardening, Space heaters, Fishing and Hunting gear, Custom made knives, Antiques/vintage items, Electric trains, Motor bike items-clothing, helmets, boots and accessories, Bike parts, Kitchen items (Fiestaware, Tupperware), Gardening, Tools, Purses, Jewelry, Video games/DVD’s, Exercise equipment,Toys, Outdoor and indoor home décor, Holiday decor, Children (Under Armour, Gymboree, Justice) and adults clothes, Furniture, Longabarger baskets, Cookbooks, Scrapbook/rubber stamps, Horse stall and much, much more…something for everyone!! Maps will be provided at houses to make sure you don’t miss a sale! :-)

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Help wanted

Packaging firewood on Saturday mornings from 8 to 12. $9 per hour.

Must be 16 years of age.

Contact Wayne at 402-670-6329 or email w_chriswisser@yahoo.com

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SARPY/CASS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH &WELLNESS
SPONSORS COMMUNITY DIABETES WORKSHOP

The Sarpy/CassDepartment of Health& Wellness, in partnership with Alegent Creighton Health and Diabetic Outreach of Lincoln, will sponsor a free diabetes workshop on Wednesday, August 21 from9 – 11 a.m. at Midlands Hospital, 11111 South 84th Streetin Papillion. Individuals with diabetes, family members or care providers of diabetics, individuals at risk for diabetes, and individuals wanting to learn more about reducing health risks associated with diabetes are welcome to attend.

Participants will experience a one-hour interactive diabetes presentation with an Alegent Creighton Health Diabetes Educator, followed by foot health evaluations with a Certified Pedorthist from Diabetic Outreach of Lincoln. During this workshop, participants will discover: How diabetes impacts overall health, including health of the eyes, gums, heart and feet. Healthy behaviors that can greatly reduce the risk of health complications from diabetes. Available resources to help individuals better manage their diabetes and lead a healthier life.

“The goal of this event is to increase awareness of diabetes-related health conditions and to connect diabetic seniors with community resources to help better manage their health. This workshop is offered as part of our Senior CARE (Community, Advocacy, Resources and Education) Program which connects seniors and caregivers with community resources, provides health education, and ensures supportive needs are met for seniors in Sarpy and Cass counties,” commented Nicole Evans, Community Health Educator.

Participants may attend the diabetes talk from 9 – 10 a.m. or may attend both the diabetes talk and foot evaluation from 9 – 11 a.m. There is no fee to attend this program, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Call 402-339-4334 ext. 209 or email nevans@sarpy.com by August 19 to register.

For more information on the Senior CARE Program or upcoming events, please visit
www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/Seniors.
The Sarpy/CassDepartment of Health& Wellness strives to improve the lives of citizens living in Sarpy and Cass counties by promoting the health of our community through disease prevention, partnerships, policy development and health education.

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Red Cross

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Cass County

Aug. 29 from 1-7 p.m. at City Building, 101 W. Eldora Ave. in

Weeping Water, Neb.

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Recycling trailer calendar

Plattsmouth and Louisville have trailer full time

august recycle

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