On Friday of this week, the Morrill Public Library invites area seniors to Senior Socials from 1 to 4 p.m. in the library's large meeting room.

Enjoy an afternoon of games, snacks, conversation, and friendship in a welcoming atmosphere.

Senior Socials are held on the first and third Fridays of each month at the Morrill Public Library. We hope to see you there!

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

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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 9:00AM to 11:00AM

Commodities for South Brown County will be distributed on Friday October 30th  from 9-11am at the Christian Church located at 1244 Central Ave in Horton. First come, first served! Normal Eligibility requirements!

 

 

Location: Christian Church 1244 Central Ave in Horton

From 9:00AM to 11:00AM

Commodities for North Brown County will be distributed from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30th, at Eternal Hope Worship Center, 410 East Iowa St, Hiawatha.

Distribution for Brown County residents first come, first served and income based.

For more information, call 740-9001.

Location: Eternal Hope Worship Center, 410 East Iowa St, Hiawatha

From 3:30PM to 6:30PM

Head to downtown Auburn for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Trick or Treat starts at 3:30 PM, followed by the Auburn Optimist Spookfest at 4 PM and a costume contest at 4:30 PM. Enjoy face painting, pumpkin painting, prizes and more!

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

From 3:45PM to 5:00PM

The Horton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a business trick or treat. If your business would like to participate, contact or email Kelsey Keever at k.keeverphotography@gmail.com. Besides downtown trick or treating on October 30th, the Horton Library will also have pumpkins available for kids to decorate. 

Location: City of Horton

From 7:30PM to 12:00AM

Dance the night away to Dry Country, with costume and dance contests featuring cash prizes. A concession stand and cash bar will also be available with beer, cocktails, burgers and hot dogs. Come dressed for Halloween and enjoy a night of great country music and festive fun!

Location: ZCBJ Czech Hall in DuBois