Community Calendar: November 13, 2026

Nov 13, 2026 (Friday)

Join us in sending off the Blair Bear Football team to their semi-final game against Gretna East. The school buses will leave the High School at 5:20 pm with a full escort. Let's line the streets and send them off with a loud cheer! Then you can follow the game on Blair Radio, if you are not able to be there in person. Due to copyrights, our broadcast will be audio only. The game begins at 8:00 pm.

Nov 14, 2026 (Saturday)

Craft Fair & Bake Sale Fundraiser for Rosco’s Rescue Ranch hosted by First Lutheran Church (2146 Wright St) in Blair from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. With 32 vendors there is something for everyone!

5:00-8:00 pm SSBU Tournaments at 310 Eastgate, EastgateSPORTS

Nov 15, 2026 (Sunday)

The Community Choir rehearsals Sunday evenings from 5-6 pm at First Lutheran Church in preparation for their Dec 6, Christmas concert. ALL are welcome to join!

Nov 17, 2026 (Tuesday)

The Macho Man Volleyball match up has been moved to Nov 17, due to the Bears Football team making semi finals. Games will begin at 6:30 pm at the BHS gym. Entry fee is a $5 cash donation that will go to the Washington County Food Pantry. Four teams of senior boys and one team of teachers will compete for bragging rights.

Last Day to vote in the 2nd Annual snow plow naming contest. Go to blairne.gov to cast your vote by 5:00 pm. The winning name will be announced at the Tannenbaum Festival

Nov 18, 2026 (Wednesday)

Community Table is a meal program of the Missouri Valley community. This weeks meal is hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church at 201 N 2nd St from 5:30-6:30 pm

The final fall Community Meal of the Blair UMC will be a Thanksgiving Feast with turkey and all the trimmings. It is served in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00-6:30 pm by free will donation. All are welcome to attend as there is always plenty of food. Take outs are also available.

The Mid-Week Meal at First Lutheran Church will be French Toast casserole. Please Call or Text 402-278-9051 to order your meal which can be picked up or delivered between 5:30 & 6:30 pm

Nov 19, 2026 (Thursday)

Memorial Community Hospital will host another Lunch & Learn entitled “Caring for Aging Parents: Where do I start?” in the Bagby/Gentry rooms at MCH from 12:00-1:00 pm. Please register by calling 402-426-1464 so that enough meals can be ordered for everyone.

5:00-7:00 pm Tannenbaum Festival in Blair with the Elf Drop at 6:30 pm

Nov 20, 2026 (Friday)

Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at 6:00 pm in Missouri Valley at 1 Crossroads Place. There will be Christmas Carols by Rick Powell, a visit from Santa, treat bags, hot cider, hot cocoa and cookies.

Nov 21, 2026 (Saturday)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Annual Craft Fair at First Lutheran Church, Blair (2146 Wright St). Many vendors, Free admission and parking. Morning coffee and cake served from 9-11 am. A pulled pork sandwich lunch will be served from 11 am to 1 pm. For more information, contact Rhonda McMurtry at 402-427-3341 or Amy Mommsen at 402-677-3924 or email FLCKraftFair@gmail.com

7:00 pm AMVets Bingo Fundraiser at VFW Post #1251, 393 River Road, Blair. Admission is $5 or 4 non-perishable food items; Bingo cards are $1 each. All food will go to the Wa Co Food Pantry; all proceeds will be used for Veterans and Americanism Projects

Nov 22, 2026 (Sunday)

The Burt County Museum in Tekamah will host their annual Fantasy of Trees Christmas Tour from Nov 22 thru Jan 5. The theme for 2026 is “Peace on Earth”. It kicks off with an Open House on Sunday, Nov 22, from 6-8 pm, which will feature Santa, guitar music in the east house, piano recitals by local students in the school house and the NE-Brass-ka Brass Quintet in the main house.