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 11:00AM to 12:00PM

Peru State hosts Feeding 44, a traveling food bank, on the first Fridays of each month 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers from the college and community assist with the mobile food distribution, supporting neighbors across southeast Nebraska. Signs will be posted to direct traffic

Location: Peru State College

From 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Robinson Community Dinner will be served at the Community Center from 11a.m. – 1:00p.m. They will be Serving a Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, a roll, desserts & drinks for free will offering. Public are invited to come and join us for Fellowship!

Location: Robinson Community Center 118 Parsons

From 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Join us for the 25th Annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, November 1st, serving from 11AM to 1PM. Come enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all of the trimmings! There will be a wide variety of salads and desserts. All for a free will offering! Take out meals are also available. There will be raffles for various items and cash amounts. Be sure to look for the giant turkeys on Highway 20 west of Bendena on your way to the church! All are welcome! Come hungry! We hope to see you then!

Location: St. Benedict’s Church, Bendena, KS

From 12:00PM to 2:00PM

The Falls City Jingle Bell Ride, a Christmas toy drive to benefit children in Richardson County will take place Sunday, Nov 1. Registration is at 12 and the ride starts at 1 at the Hyvee Parking Lot.

 

If you would love to donate and get on the list of pickup stops call Alisa Wickham at 402-883-7094 or Jo Watlington at 402-801-9211

Phone: 402 801 9211

From 12:00PM to 4:00PM

The polka party this month is the BLECHA BASH, featuring Gregg Blecha & his Goodtime Polka Band with many friends & family musicians joining on stage. Potluck at Noon, free dance 1 to 4. At the ZCBJ Czech Hall, 1 mile north, 1/2 mile west of Du Bois, Nebraska. Info: text Sharla Sitzman, 310-617-3524 or Facebook "ZCBJ Dubois"

Location: ZCBJ Check Hall, rural Du Bois, Nebraska (62728 708 Road, 1 mile north, 1/2 mile west of town

Phone: 310-617-3524

From 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Celebrate at the Blecha Birthday Bash at ZCBJ Czech Hall, just outside Du Bois, Nebraska! Enjoy a free dance featuring Greg Blecha & His Goodtime Polka Band. A concession stand and cash bar will be available with burgers, hot dogs, beer, and cocktails. Come enjoy an afternoon of polka music, dancing, and fun!

Location: ZCBJ Czech Hall

From 2:00PM to 6:00PM

Join First Baptist Church in Atchison for a Fall Festival. Enjoy live music, food, and yard games for an afternoon of fall fun! Bring a lawn chair and gather with the community. Everyone is welcome!

Location: 1640 Riley Street in Atchison

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 4:00PM to 7:00PM

The Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Falls City will hold their Turkey Dinner and Bazaar on Sunday, Nov 1st at Prichard Auditorium in Falls City. Dine in and carryout dinner served 4 to 7 PM. Adults are $17 children $10

Location: Prichard Auditorium in Falls City