Events

Join Seward Rotary Club for a showing of "The Garfield Movie" (PG) at 1 pm on Monday, March 17th at the historic Rivoli Theater.  The movie is free but kids, accompanied by an adult, are asked to bring two cans of food or two toiletry products to be donated to Seward area food pantries.  There will also be door prizes as Seward Rotary continues its 100th anniversary celebration.

In keeping with Rotary's focus on water issues in March, this program will feature Terry Julesgard, Water Department Manager for Upper Big Blue Natural Resource District, talking about water quality and quantity issues in the Seward area, which is part of the district.  A great opportunity to learn more about Nebraska's most valuable resource - water.

Local resident Kelley Limback became the owner of Chapters Books & Gifts in January and will share why she bought this cherished local business and what lies ahead for Seward's independent bookstore in this week's program.  (Photo: Seward County Independent)

No fooling...it's almost time to enjoy summer at the Bandshell! Seward's historic bandshell is home to Municipal Band summer performances, the 5th Street Music Series, 4th of July festivities, weddings, workday lunch breaks, and so much more. It's a place where everyone in the community can enjoy a seat for much of the year. And 2025 promises to be a bit cooler, as Seward Rotary Club, in celebration of 100 years of service to the community, is on a mission to raise $150,000 to shade the 'shell before the 4th of July.

One band that has survived the hot sun is joining us for a fun musical event to help us make this summer a little cooler. Based in Lincoln, The Raw Nerve is made up mostly of dentists. Playing classic rock covers at events such as Husker game day parties, wedding receptions and convention dinners, they will definitely get you on the dance floor with their brass, electric guitar (one is tooth-shaped), drums, keyboard, and vocal combos.  We're grateful for their involvement in "Songs for Shades" on April 1st!

Some event highlights:

Free-will donation for entry (suggested donation is $10 per person). Cash bar hosted by Red Path Gallery. Valention's Pizza available by the slice.  What's the Scoop? will have ice cream and Nebraska's Best Kettle Corn will be available.  There will also be a drawing for 6 months of free internet from Allo.

Can't attend but want to support the Bandshell share project? Checks can be made out to Seward County Bridges (a 501c3 organization) for the "Rotary Bandshell Project."

Nebraska celebrated its 158th birthday on March 1st and this program will highlight well known, interesting, and off beat parts of the Good Life and Rotarians views about and knowledge of our state.

The majority of Americans die without a will and do not have powers of attorney in place.  Seward Rotarian Anthony Aerts will talk about the importance of these documents and some common issues in estate planning he has seen during his legal career in today's program.

Seward Rotary Club will hold its 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Junto Wine.  The event will include a social hour, dinner, silent auction, featured remarks, and award presentation. All proceeds raised will support local Rotary service projects and Rotary International’s global effort to eradicate polio.

The highlight of the event will be the presentation of Seward Rotary's two annual awards - the Seward Rotary Service Above Self Award and The Wayne Tanderup Award.

Ticket and sponsorship information will be provided in early 2025.