Ongoing Events

Mondays
• Al-Anon meetings are held at 228 Spruce Street in Valley every Monday night at 8 p.m. For more information, call 359-2925.

Saturdays

• Free Adult English Classes (ESL) every Saturday with COPE at the Community of Grace Church, 3434 N. 204 Street from 10a.m.-noon. A light breakfast is included. For more information, please call Jenny Jeffrey at 616-2330.

Sundays

• "Sundays in Valley" will be held every Sunday starting in June and running through September from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vegetables, fruits, plants, crafts and more will be for sale by area vendors. Call Wendy at 660-7040 for more information or if interested in being a vendor.

• The Valley Historical Society museum at 218 W. Alexander Street is open every Sunday through September from 2-4 p.m., and also by appointment by calling 359-5544 or 359-2339.

Thursday, July 3

• The Waterloo Public Library's summer reading program will be held at 10 a.m. featuring Denise Lasiter and her program "Backyard Bugs." For more information, call 779-4171.

Thursday, July 10

• The Waterloo Public Library will hold a Family Nite Event featuring the Waterloo Fire and Rescue at 7 p.m. Fire and Rescue equipment will be in the library parking lot for a closer look. Refreshments will be provided by The Friends of the Library. For more information, call 779-4171.
• The Elkhorn Branch Public Library's summer reading program will feature The Orkin® Man at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 289-4367.
• Hillrise Elementary at 20110 Hopper Street in Elkhorn will host the Elkhorn Summer Reading Program featuring Old West stories from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Old West reading activities and games will start at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Jerilynn Lampert at 289-2602.

Monday-Friday, July 7-11

• Waterloo Christian Church will hold its Vacation Bible School from 9-11:30 a.m. There will be crafts, dramas, games, snacks, music and more. For more information, call 714-2932.

Mondays, July 7, 14, 21

• The Waterloo Public Library summer program for tweens and teens will feature a movie with popcorn and drinks at 3 p.m. in the library's theatre. Contact the library at 779-4171 for list of movies or more information.

Friday-Saturday, July 11-12

• The Elkhorn Class of 1988 will celebrate their 20-year class reunion. For more information, visit www.elkhornclassof88.com.

Sunday-Thursday, July 13-17

• Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 20844 Bonanza Boulevard, will hold its Vacation Bible School from 6:10-8:30 p.m. Meals will be provided each day at 5:45 p.m. Call 289-3437 for more information or to register. There is no fee.

Thursday, July 17

• The Waterloo Public Library's summer reading program will be held at 10 a.m. featuring Cindy Hansen from Viaduct Gardens and "Beneficial Bugs." For more information, call 779-4171
• The Elkhorn Branch Public Library's summer reading program will feature Dennis Ferrarro, UNL Extension Service, sharing a live collection of locally found snakes at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 289-4367.
• Hillrise Elementary at 20110 Hopper Street in Elkhorn will host the Elkhorn Summer Reading Program featuring Old West stories from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Old West reading activities and games will start at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Jerilynn Lampert at 289-2602.

Sunday-Friday, July 20-25

• Elkhorn Hills United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. for ages 3 years through high school. The theme is Power Lab (Jesus' miracles).

Thursday, July 24

• The Waterloo Public Library's summer reading program will come to a close with "Lunch on the Library Lawn" at 10 a.m. Bring a sack lunch and join the fun. For more information, call 779-4171.
• The Elkhorn Branch Public Library's summer reading program will feature beekeeper Bill Collins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 289-4367.
• Hillrise Elementary at 20110 Hopper Street in Elkhorn will host the Elkhorn Summer Reading Program featuring Old West stories from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Old West reading activities and games will start at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Jerilynn Lampert at 289-2602.

Friday, July 25

• The City of Bennington will host a hydrant party in the south parking lot of the Bennington Elementary School from 2-3 p.m.

Monday-Tuesday, July 28-29

• Elkhorn Ridge Middle School will hold a new student registration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all new students in the district. No appointments are necessary. Bring immunizations, birth certificates, proof of residency and any other information that may be useful in registering your child.