Starting Oct. 1, Seward Wellness Center members will be asked to pay 7.5% sales tax on top of their monthly or annual memberships.
The city has not overlooked the state-required sales tax on center memberships, but when opening rates were set last year, those taxes were rolled into the total charge, making tidy whole-dollar numbers for people to pay. More about this is in the Sept. 23 Independent.
This year, the Black Hills Corporation Foundation awarded $165,000 through 72 grants benefiting volunteer and combination fire departments across its service territory. The grants are expected to positively impact residents in 72 communities across seven states. Included was a grant to the Milford Volunteer Fire Department. Find out more in the Sept. 23 SCI.
The Flatwater Film Festival will be Sept. 25-27 at the Rivoli Theatre in Seward. The festival is an annual event committed to bringing together established and first-time filmmakers from across Nebraska to celebrate their art.
The Garland American Legion will host breakfast Sunday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. A free-will offering will be accepted. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs and biscuits and gravy.
The Art of the Stitch Quilt Walk will be Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Seward United Methodist Church, showcasing quilts from family and friends of United Women in Faith. There will be a special presentation of “Quilts in Nebraska” by Dr. Patricia Cox Crews at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The public is invited.
The Seward Post 4755 American Legion Auxiliary will host a Fourth Sunday Meal Sunday, Sept. 27, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the VFW Post, 243 S. Ninth St. A meal with a Mediterranean flavor will be offered. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $6 for veterans and $6 for kids age 9 and under. The public is invited. The event is a fundraiser for VFW improvements.
Dive into history with your neighbors! This year, we are exploring Tracy Chevalier’s “Remarkable Creatures,” a fascinating historical novel based on the true story of two women whose unlikely friendship and groundbreaking archaeological discoveries shook the scientific world and this year's All Seward Reads Together title. Join the Random Reads group for a lively conversation about fossils, perseverance, and the bonds of friendship on Monday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m.
Eventide offers a grief support group online, helpful for many people processing a loss. Unique Dynamics of Grief is a new monthly online support group for those facing the unique challenges of being a younger griever. Members of this group will meet every fourth Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. To enroll in a grief group, contact a bereavement coordinator. Register online at Tabitha.org/Hospice/Bereavement or call (402) 486-8506. Participation is free.
Family of Dorothy Bennett will greet friends Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9-11 a.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Seward. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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