The rest of October

If anyone had said that there was nothing to do last weekend in York, they would have been very, very wrong. It was a very busy weekend with such a variety of events for young and old, male and female and local and out-of-towners.
“Faith County II . . . An Evening of Culture” wrapped up its final week of production to sold-out houses for all shows except two. Laughter has always been considered the best medicine, and given the current state of things in our world at the moment, laughter was what we tried to deliver. Judging by the comments and attendance, I think this talented cast succeeded. Comedies are what our audiences seem to crave, and comedies are one thing that the Yorkshire Playhouse does so well. Thanks to all of our patrons who filled our seats and allowed us to entertain them. We promise to give you more of these shows.
The Annual Antique Tractor, Engine and Car Show at Wessels Living History Farm Saturday and Sunday brought in impressive audiences both days from in-state Nebraska and out-of-state. We helped with admissions Saturday morning and people just kept coming through the gate. Director Dale Clark was extremely pleased with his exhibitors, the attendance and weather. We are very blessed to have such a gem of a place right here in York.
The 4th Annual October Czechfest was Sunday at the York City Auditorium. Most of you know by now how much I like that wonderful Czech food being served, and, as always, it was a treat. I have never seen as many people attending this event as there were this year. In fact, when I left at 1 pm to prepare for the last production of “Faith County II”, there were exactly 16 dinners left to be served! I hope everyone that wanted food got there in time because you missed something special if you didn’t. The Dumpling Rolling Contest was a hoot, especially since one of the contestants was Joan Kirshenbaum from Omaha (Todd Kirshenbaum’s real-life mother, and the subject of numerous of his York News-Times columns.). She managed to win the speed title in the contest, but I’m still convinced that her dumplings were more in the “lumplings” category. Congratulations to all of the Nebraska Czechs of York for their hard working in putting on such a successful and fun event. “Na shledanou . . . Til we meet again.”

The rest of October is also filled with many great events, including:
October 9-12 . . . “Little Shop of Horrors”~York College Gurganus Hall
October 11 . . . The Nebraska State Hand Cornhusking Contest~ west of Days Inn by the York Balloon Watertower. Watch how corn was harvested in days gone by                          before the advent of modern machinery and technology. Many timed events in various age brackets, as well as a celebrity picking competition, kid’s events and food vendors will be on site. Age is no obstacle with               these experienced corn pickers!
October 12-13 . . . “The Wizard of Oz”~York High Theater
October 16 . . . Scream on the Square Preliminaries~Courthouse Square. Flex your vocal cords for the preliminaries to the official National Scream-Off with competing Nebraska communities.
October 18 . . . ABATE of  Nebraska’s Annual Toy Run and Chili Feed~Toy Run starts at Kenny’s in Daykin, NE at 1 pm.  Chili Feed will start at 5 pm at the Camelot Inn & Suites. Admission is $5/person or a new toy of equal or greater value. Raffle and charity auction starts at 7 pm. Dance featuring Whizker Bizket starts at 9 pm. We’ll be there . . . I found some really outstanding chilies and desserts last year, as well as some wonderful smoked chicken! What a deal for $5.00!
October 19 . . . Joseph Hall, Elvis Impersonator from Lincoln, and finalist on America’s Got Talent, will be performing at the York First Presbyterian Church, 414 Delaware Avenue at 4 pm. Admission is free, with refreshments following the concert. Anyone catching his act at the Adopt-A-Pet fundraiser this spring, or on America’s Got Talent television show, knows how talented this guy is, and what a future he has ahead of him. Catch him now for free,  because the next time you’ll see him he will be in Vegas and you’ll be paying big bucks to see his act!
October 21-23 . . . Annual Crossroads Volleyball Tournament~York City Auditorium
October 23 . . . Scream on the Square and the Official National Scream-Off~Courthouse Square. Kid’s events, Scarecrow Contest judging and the Nation Scream-Off pitting York’s best screamers against those from Hastings and Grand Island.
October 26 . . . BOO IN THE BARN~Wessels Living History Farm. Bring the kids to trick and treat, play games, ride the wagons, find a pumpkin and enjoy the  afternoon at the farm with the family.
October 30 . . . Halloween Spooktacular~York Holiday Inn and Conference Center from 4-7 pm. Stop out with the kids in costume for an indoor trick and treating adventure complete with refreshments and games.