On Tuesday of this week, the Morrill Public Library Quilters Club meets at 2 p.m. in the library's large meeting room.

Bring your current quilting project, share ideas, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity and fellowship with fellow quilters.

The Quilters Club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Morrill Public Library.

Location: Morrill Public Library

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Beginning immediately and until further notice the state Veteran Service Officer for Brown County will no longer be meeting for in person conferences at Homer White American Legion Post 66 in Hiawatha. Veterans needing assistance should call 785-338-2848.  This number will connect you with a Veteran Service Officer who will be able to answer and assist you with any questions you may have.  

Location: Homer White American Legion Post 66 in Hiawatha.

Phone: 785-338-2848

The Axtell Knights of Columbus Council 1163 are having their annual food drive from October 1st through November 14th. The theme is: "Buy a Case for the Hungry". All food will be purchased from Axtell Community Grocery Store in Axtell. Everything is priced per case. All food will be distributed locally to the Marshall County Food Pantry in Marysville and the Nemaha County Food Pantry in Seneca, KS. Please place your donation order that you choose at the grocery store located at 405 Maple Street, Axtell, Kansas. Cash donations will also be accepted. We also accept monetary donations if any individual, organization or company would like to donate to the food drive. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Ronnebaum, via email at: mjjaronnebaum@bluevalley.net or by phone at 785-562-6460, or Axtell Community Grocery Store at 785-736-2913.

Location: Axtell, KS

Phone: 7855626460

The Horton Fire Department is raising funds to purchase new 800MHz radios for local firefighters, helping improve communication, safety, and emergency response. The fundraising goal is $27,000, and every donation makes a difference! Donations may be dropped off at Horton City Hall or made by check payable to Horton Fire Department with “Radios” in the memo line. Help support the Horton Fire Department and keep our community safe!

Phone: Chief Randy Mayfield at (785) 486-2694

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The Richardson County Holiday Wish List Program is now accepting applications to help make the holidays brighter for local children! Children ages 0–18 who reside in Richardson County, Nebraska, are eligible. Applicants must have legal custody of the children they are applying for.

Applications are available at the Falls City SENCA office in the courthouse, First Floor, Room 101, or the Humboldt SENCA office at 802 Fourth Street. The application deadline is November 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Gift pickup will take place after December 11, with families contacted to schedule a specific pickup date, time, and location.

Phone: For questions, call the Falls City SENCA office at 402-245-5284.

From 2:00PM to 3:00PM

Join the Quilters Club at 2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays at the Morrill Public Library. They meet in the downstairs large meeting room.

Location: Morrill Public Library

Phone: 785-742-3831

3:45PM

Every Tuesday, kids from elementary through middle school are invited to After School is Cool at the Morrill Public Library!

 

Enjoy crafts, activities and more from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room.

 

It’s a great way to spend your Tuesday afternoon—come join the fun!

Location: Morrill Public Library in Hiawatha

Website: https://hiawathalibrary.org

Phone: 785-742-3831

From 3:45PM to 4:45PM

Kids in elementary through middle school are invited to After School is Cool - a fun, interactive after school sessions for crafts, activities and more from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Location: Morrill Public Library

Phone: 785-742-3831