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Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 6:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center FRIDAY,...

Church Calendar

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Adult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community. MULLEN METHODIST CHURCH 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2023 Birth: Gabriella Marie to Luke and Rebekah Peters 5 YEARS AGO - 2019 35 babies featured in Baby Issue Lady Broncos are MNAC basketball champions, boys place 3rd 10 YEARS AGO - 2014 47 babies featured in Baby Issue Birth: Kyler Joseph to Wade and Kelly Marsh 25 YEARS AGO -...

Super Bowl party to be held in Mullen

Mullen’s Sandhills Community Bible Church is hosting a Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 11 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to come enjoy a potluck meal, watch the game and/or play cards while the game is on.
The group that attended “Steel Magnolias” is pictured l-r: Ira Supenko, Darlene Osborn, Deborah Hertz, Shirley Macke, Pam Brooks, Cindy Pearman, Sandy Kvanvig, Artis Hicks, Sharilyn Bader, Jennifer Rice and Chis Sherman. Not pictured: Randii Endorf. courtesy photo

The group that attended “Steel Magnolias” is pictured l-r: Ira Supenko, Darlene Osborn, Deborah Hertz, Shirley Macke, Pam Brooks, Cindy Pearman, Sandy Kvanvig, Artis Hicks, Sharilyn Bader, Jennifer Rice and Chis Sherman. Not pictured: Randii Endorf. courtesy photo

‘Sister Act the Musical’ trip planned for Sunday, Feb. 18

by Deborah Hertz The North Platte Community Playhouse’s performance of “Steel Magnolias” was attended by a group from Mullen on Sunday, Nov. 12. A total of 12 left Mullen on 2 of the county’s handi buses and several private cars.

Mullen Book Club’s next book pick

The Mullen Book Club is currently reading “I Shall Be Near To You” by Erin Lindsay McCabe to discuss on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center. Come join the discussion! Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

Book signing in Thedford Feb. 3

The public is invited to the Thomas County Library at 501 Main Street in Thedford on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. CT. Alan J. Bartels, author of “100 Things To Do In The Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die” will be there for a meet and greet, book signing, Q & A and slideshow.

Feb. 5 is Valentine’s Day Contest deadline

Calling all romantics! Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, so it’s time for the Tribune’s ninth annual Valentine’s Day Contest! How did you and your significant other meet? How long have you been/did you date? What was your first date like? How did you get engaged?

Muscle health

The maintenance of our muscles plays a major role in healthy aging. By taking care of our muscles, we impact our quality of life now and in the future. The proteins in our bodies are continuously being broken down and replaced. Protein is essential to life and needs to be consumed at each meal.

Rockin’ the Choir coming to North Platte

Rockin’ the Choir returns to North Platte Community College Feb. 3. Community members are invited to join NPCC students and employees in learning two songs that they will sing together in an open to the public performance.