Monday, July 15, 2024

NEWS

Second annual Czech camp wraps up

Sokol Hall hosted its second annual Czech camp last week where kids from Wilber and the surrounding areas dove into the culture and history of the Czech Republic. This year's theme was Olympics. "Czech" out the Wilber Republican on July 17 to see what the campers learned and to hear from a camper and volunteer about their experience.

History of Zikmund's "Dancing Couple" design

As the Wilber Czechs' national symbol, the Dancing Couple design is one of Wilber's most recognizable pieces of art. Learn more about the design, its use and its creator, Liz Zikmund, in the July 31 issue of the Wilber Czech Days magazine.

Fire department heats things up on the grill

Wilber Volunteer Fire and Rescue held a Steak and Shrimp feed on July 13 to raise funding to purchase a new ambulance. 

Crete Lions Club tees off at CHCC

Ron Hoback of the Crete Lions Club sits on the patio of College Heights Country Club in Crete helping teams participating in the fundraising tournament get settled in. Despite the heat, the club was able to fundraise over $1,700 for the club. The Lions Club uses funding to assist with community causes with a focus on youth and families.

Special guest appearance at Plymouth PIA flower, art show

The Plymouth PIA flower and art show was held at the Community Center on July 13. Eileen Pearson entered the water plant category with a special guest, Dusty the fish. 

T.J. Sokol volunteers get cracking on Czech Day prep

T.J. Sokol volunteers spent a good portion of their weekend in the basement of the hall preparing dumplings for Czech Days weekend. The volunteers used approximately 40 dozen eggs to make 3,000 dumplings that will likely sell out before the festival weekend is over. 

EVENTS

Chopped - July 25

Teens at Crete Public Library can put their kitchen skills to the test on Thursday, July 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. Registration is required and the event is for teens ages 12 to 17. Please inform the library of any food allergies when registering.

Czech Days children's parade - August 2

The annual Children’s Parade will be held Friday, August 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Categories are Best Czech-Dressed Girl; Best Czech-Dressed Boy, Bikes/Trikes/Wagons/Buggies, Miscellaneous (motorized & pets), Groups (three or more) and Floats. Judging will be done on the use of Czech colors of red, white and blue; Czech dress and the development of this year’s Czech Festival Theme “Together We Can”. Please pre-register by calling Mary Homolka at (402) 826-7194 or Kay Sukovaty at (402) 821-2429. Leave name, category, age and phone number.