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2022 Nebraska Passport program stops

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Lincoln – Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce the stops included in the 2022 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes, while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinations and local businesses.

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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Here are the Mullen church’s Holy Week services. While they are all having their own Easter service as well, many of them will also be participating in the Community Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 17 - 6:00 a.m. at the Middle Loup River north of Mullen.
Pre-school Easter Egg hunt April 13th

Pre-school Easter Egg hunt April 13th

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Pre-school Easter Egg hunt April 13th

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The Mullen Commercial Club will sponsor their annual Easter Egg Hunt for children through pre-school aged next Wednesday, April 13 at 11 a.m. in front of the Hooker County Courthouse.

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Fiber-optic internet coming to Mullen

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Lincoln - Consolidated Companies, Inc. is deploying fiberoptic internet to over 1,600 customer locations in the communities of Eustis, Hyannis, Madrid, Maywood, Mullen, Thedford and Wallace, Nebraska.
Teacher Ashley Gutierrez with her young students in a classroom at Boone Beginnings in Albion. Nearly two-dozen children are enrolled at the early childhood center, which opened in November. Center enrollment will soon expand – eight more babies, some of whom haven’t yet been born, are already signed up to receive child care at Boone Beginnings. Boone Beginnings

Teacher Ashley Gutierrez with her young students in a classroom at Boone Beginnings in Albion. Nearly two-dozen children are enrolled at the early childhood center, which opened in November. Center enrollment will soon expand – eight more babies, some of whom haven’t yet been born, are already signed up to receive child care at Boone Beginnings. Boone Beginnings

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A virtuous cash grab: Albion shows how small towns can thrive

Matthew Hansen/flatwater Free Press
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
If you want to see a small town crackling with energy, drive to Albion and enter the front door of Boone Beginnings.
Girl Scouts turn 110

Girl Scouts turn 110

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Girl Scouts turn 110

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Did you know that Girl Scouts is celebrating its 110th birthday this year? Mullen Scouts recently recognized the day by decorating cakes... and eating them!!

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Mullen Book Club

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The Mullen Book Club will be reading “The Astronaut Wives Club” by Lily Koppel to discuss on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center. Please bring an appetizer to share - anyone is welcome to join the discussion any month!

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Branding School to be in Valentine April 27

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The Sandhills Cattle Association, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, and Nebraska Extension - Beef Systems have teamed up for the first-ever “Branding School.” This event brings content that will be beneficial for producers before their next branding.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society, Old Hotel MONDAY, APRIL 4 7:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe TUESDAY, APRIL 5 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room FRIDAY, APRIL...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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.
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