The Veggies are at it again! Bob, Larry and the whole crew are taking to the stage with the silliest Silly Song Countdown ever! They have prepared the best of the best, the most classic of the classic, and the absolute silliest of the silly. But sometimes silliness just isn’t enough! Archie prefers lesson songs, Mr. Lunt wants to sing about food, and Jimmy and Jerry are stuck in the 80′s! Everyone wants their turn, and their songs in the show, but there’s only so much time! The entire VeggieTales crew will have to learn the importance of sharing to make this show work!

A high-energy song and dance spectacular for the whole family, this show will have you singing along, dancing in the aisles and smiling so hard your teeth will ache! Fan favorites include classic silly songs such as His Cheeseburger, I Love My Lips, The Hairbrush Song, and so many more! So join your favorite singing and dancing Veggies and SING YOURSELF SILLY!

For more information including show times and tickets click here.

Doug Schmitt of the American Music Conference and National Association of Music Merchants traveled to Millard to recognize our district for having one of the nation’s top 100 music programs. He presented the award at last night’s school board meeting. This marks the fifth time Millard has been included in the annual “Best Communities for Music Education” list. Millard was the only district in Nebraska to make the list in 2010. The Four Chordsmen of Millard West High School represented the many talented students and teachers in Millard’s music programs. The quartet performed under the direction of Kathy Huerta-Simpson.

Saturday, October 23, 2010: 10AM – 3PM

Find out about the many ways people use and move dirt with an event that takes being messy to a whole new level!

· Get up close with super-sized John Deere farming and construction equipment on display from Bennington Equipment and Murphy Tractor Equipment Company.  See a variety of machines including a combine, tractor and backhoe! Meet their equipment pros and learn how this large equipment is used to move soil to grow crops and to build construction projects.

·  Be one of the first 500 visitors and you will receive a FREE tree sapling, compliments of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. through a partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation! (limit 2 per household)

· Stop by the Fantastic Fun River Run exhibit created by the Upper Big Blue Natural Resource District and explore the challenges of maintaining a dynamic water system. As you play this giant board game, you will help maintain the ecological balance of the Harmony River, a fictitious river the game is build around.

· Stop by the Nutrients for Life Seed’s Survivor exhibit featuring two interactive computer games on soil and a sunflower seed planting station.

· Learn about the many types of organisms who call dirt their home and other fascinating soil facts at the Dig it! demonstration carts.  Docents trained by soil experts from the National Resources Conservation Center will conduct a variety of science experiments the entire family will enjoy. Click here to see a listing of all the cart activities.

· Dig deeper into the world of soil at the Soil Science Society of America booth. Did you know that there’s a state soil for Nebraska, called Holdrege? You will learn about the amazing world of soils – including what’s special about Holdrege soil. Soil scientists will be on hand to answer questions and help you create your very own soils project!

· Paint your own masterpiece with mud! Join the education team and use paint brushes and your fingers to create a picture with soil.

· Meet Sammy Soil, the National Resources Conservation Service mascot.

· Explore Dig It: Secrets of the Soil! Click here to learn more.

These and many more hands on activities are a perfect way for the whole family to get “down and dirty” with soil!

Good for the whole family, this Broadway musical is an adaptation of the popular book by Dr. Seuss and the television show that we all know and love. Lasting less than 90 minutes, it is the perfect introduction to live Broadway musicals for children and first-comers alike.

Be sure to catch Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS The Musical at the Orpheum Theater November 9 -14, 2010. Buy your tickets today.

Forever Young
The Adventures of Prince Achmed 1926
October 16-28 (Saturdays, Sundays, Thursdays)

The oldest surviving animated feature, THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED still stands as one of the great classics of animation — an enthralling experience for children and film enthusiasts of all ages. A beautiful restoration of a cinematic treasure, with a new orchestral recording of Wolfgang Zeller’s magnificent score.

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