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Mural Adds Color, Patriotism to Landscape

July 24, 2016July 25, 2016 planitfremont

Graphic artist Chris Bristol has spent part of his summer adding a splash of color to the Sinclair Expressway station at Military and Clarmar Avenues. Previously there had been a flag mural at the location that had deteriorated over the last few years. Bristol was commissioned to refurbish the mural by the Fremont Avenue of Flags organization. In addition to the waving flag, there are familiar elements of Nebraska landscapes and agriculture with the additions of a grain elevator and windmill.

The Fools to play June 16

June 12, 2016June 12, 2016 planitfremont

Omaha rock band, The Fools, will play the MainStreet of Fremont Concert in the Park Series Thursday, June 16, 2016, in John C. Fremont City Park. The concert is free and open to the public with kids’ activities and food vendors beginning at 6:30 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. This week’s concert is sponsored by the Dodge County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Rotary Fremont and Nye Health Services.

Open Meetings on Proposed Costco Poultry Plant

June 8, 2016 planitfremont

City and Costco officials have scheduled several public meetings where supporters and opponents of the proposed poultry plant have a chance to express their thoughts. Officials are anticipating a large turnout so meetings will be held at Christensen Field. Meeting Dates are as follows: Monday, June 20 at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21st at 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 27 at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday June 28 at 6:45 p.m. The location of the plant is planned to be located on the southern edge of Fremont. According to the Fremont Tribune, “The…

Concert in the Park Series

June 7, 2016June 12, 2016 planitfremont

Once again June brings about the annual Concert in the Park Series brought to you by MainStreet of Fremont! There will be no concert this week (June 9), but mark your calendar for June 16 when rock band, The Fools, come to the stage in John C. Fremont City Park. Concerts are FREE and open to the public Concert begins at 7 p.m. with kids’ activities and vendors beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Fools is sponsored by Nye Health Serivces, Fremont Rotary and the Dodge County Convention and Visitors Bureau….

Find Something You’ll Love for Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2016July 15, 2016 planitfremont

As Valentine’s Day approaches, if you don’t have a plan, here are some ideas for you to consider: Kids Valentine’s Day String Art Class The Fremont Area Art Association is offering a Valentine’s Day string art class for kids. The class will take place from 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13. Kids will create a three-dimensional, Valentine-themed art piece using string and a bit of geometry. The class is open to kids ages 5 and up. The cost is $10 for art association members and $12 for non-members. The cost includes supplies….

Add some “Sunshine” to your night!

November 19, 2015July 15, 2016 planitfremont

Neil Simon’s iconic play about an aging vaudevillian team known as “Lewis and Clark” who, over the course of forty-odd years, not only grew to hate each other but never spoke to each other off-stage throughout the final year of their act. The stubborn Clark, who was not ready for retirement, resented the wiser Lewis for breaking up the act when he opted to leave show business. It is now the early-seventies and CBS is inviting the team to reunite for a special on the history of comedy, with the pair representing the…

Weekend Brings Halloween Fun For Adults

October 29, 2015July 15, 2016 planitfremont

All dressed up and no place to go? Here are some ideas: For those of you really crazy about Halloween (and vacations)! Check out the action at Tin Lizzy Tavern. Three nights of Halloween fun and you can win a free vacation to Orlando, Las Vegas or Mexico as part of the Great Pumpkin Giveaway (No Cover Charge). Dress in your Halloween best for the chance to win. One trip per night will be given away at midnight for a getaway package to Mexico, Las Vegas and Orlando. If the winner draws the Vegas envelope…

HALLOWEEN HYSTERIA is this Thursday!

October 19, 2015July 15, 2016 planitfremont

MainStreet of Fremont’s annual Halloween Hysteria will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. ONE BIG CHANGE: Costume Contest is no longer at the Tribune! It will be at the Sycamore Leaf building at Sixth and Park on the southeast corner (formerly Antique Alley/May Bros. Building)! FACE PAINTING and SPOOKY STORY TIME at Gallery 92 West/Fremont Area Art Association. HAUNTED BANK at First National Bank, Fremont. FREE PHOTOS at VW Photography. … and more!!

Geeks Who Drink!

October 13, 2015July 15, 2016 planitfremont

Tuesday night, October 13, is the official kick-off for the GEEKS WHO DRINK quiz game at the L.A. Fireproof Door Co.!! This is not the SyFy version, but a far widely appealing Trival Pursuit style game! Grab a couple of friends and go for live trivia with snarky host Jim Kuddes and win some stuff EVERY TUESDAY! 7-9p.m. http://www.geekswhodrink.com/

I Left My Heart in New Orleans

January 30, 2015July 15, 2016 planitfremont

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 TIME: 3 & 7:30 p.m. Join us at the Opera House as Bob Yanike and the Broad Street Revue put on a concert of Valentine’s favorites during the first act, followed by fun and frivolity in a Mardi Gras themed second act! A special Valentine’s dessert is included with the show. Tickets: $20 ea. www.fremontoperahouse.org