In Brief

Crosswalk safety: Parents of children walking home from school are reminded to  encourage children to utilize the crosswalk at Fourth Street and Central Avenue when crossing Central. 

Special Screening: A special screening of “The Vietnam War’ will be shown at Prairie Theatre in Ogallala on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, contact Lisa Byers at 308-284-2728 or lisa@prairietheatre.com 

Silent Auction: The Perkins County Aquatic Center is holding a silent auction at Adams Bank & Trust and Pinnacle Bank. See ad on page 3 for more details. 

Blood drive: The Elsie/Madrid community blood drive will be held Friday, Sept. 8 at the Elsie Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. Call Michele at 308-228-2318 to make an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome.

Zion Lutheran: Sunday School kick-off is being held Sunday, Sept. 10 at Zion Lutheran Church in Grant with a barbecue and activities. See ad on page 3 for more information. 

Fairgrounds Kitchen: A meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. to seek input for the remodel of the kitchen at the Perkins County Fairgrounds dance hall. See article on page 3 for more information. 

Grant E-Free: Grant E-Free Church Wednesday night ministries begin Sept. 13. See ad on page 3 for more details.