Fairbury, Nebraska
Organizations
23 Preservation Foundation
Contact Ralph J. Knobel at 402-446-7394. Meetings are the 4th Thursday at 7:30pm. 23' building 7th & J Street. The organization was formed in February, 1996 to prevent demolition of the former High School Building constructed in 1923 and used until 1989. The organization has completely restored the building and it contains beautifully renovated apartments. The Foundation has established a close relationship with alumni and has developed an alumni room with High School Memorabilia. Anyone interested in preserving this building is welcome.
AARP
Contact Geneva Schoenrock at 729-5092.
American Legion
Contact Bob Stahl at 729-3518.
American Legion Auxiliary #24
Contact Al Reynolds at 729-2815. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at the American Legion Hall at 300 5th Street. No meeting in July or August. The organization is the women of all Veterans from all branches of service, mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, ect. All are welcome. It is an organization designed to help Veterans and their families in need.
Area Community Theater
Contact Mary Kay Bedlan at 729-3674. Meetings are at the Union Bank Community Room, 3rd Monday of every other month. The organization is to Promote Theatrical Arts.
Beta Sigma Phi Masters Chapter
Contact Helen Schoenrock at 729-5526.
Boy Scouts
Contact Gordon Haag at 729-3777. Meetings are Thursday at 7:30. Meeting calendars are available at the Methodist Church basement. The Boy Scouts of America are members of the Cornhusker Council of Lincoln. The ages of the boys in the troop range from 11-18 years of age. They will help with projects in Fairbury if requested.
Community Concerts
Contact Kris Riggle at 729-5629.
Country Club
Contact Cindy Buchmeier at 729-5314
Daughters of the American Revolution
Contact Joy Lammers at 729-2624
Eagles Auxiliary
Contact Sandy Davis at 729-6358
Eagles Club
Contact the Eagles Club at 729-2559
Education Association
Contact Ted Luebbe at 729-6116
Girl Scouts
Contact Becky Stelling at 729-6261
Iris Club
Contact Linda English at 729-3344. Meetings are the last Thursday of the month at the Union Bank basement.
JEDA (Jeffs Enterprise Development Assn.)
Contact Dennis Wurm at 729-2708. JEDA is a local small business networking group. Members have access to R.E.A.P. to help with business plans and technical assistance.
Jefferson Co. Ag Boosters
Contact Gary Shinn at 729-2735
Jefferson County Art Guild
Contact Joyce Prince at 729-5755.
Jefferson County Genealogical Society
Contact Nancy Bettin at 424-3525.
Jefferson County Homemakers Club
Contact Barb Schmidt or Joann Kerwood at 729-3487. Individual Clubs meet once a month. There are 12 clubs in the county spread out in Fairbury, Daykin, Plymouth, Diller and the surrounding areas. There are additional independent social clubs in the county. The lessons for the meetings are decided by the Extension Office and from ones they come up with on their own. New members interested in learning and socializing are welcome.
Kiwanis
Contact Mitch Zabokrtsky at 729-2875. The meetings are every Tuesday at noon at Trailblazers, 500 4th Street.
Knights of Columbus
Contact St. Michael's at 729-2058. The meetings are the 2nd Monday at 7:30pm at St. Michaels Catholic Church (Grotto Room) 8th and F Streets.
Lambda Masters Nebraska Laureate Pi
Contact Gertrude Dux at 402-768-2462
Little Blue Belles China Painters
Contact Bromener at 662-3040
Masonic Lodge
Contact Tommy Collins at 729-2976.
Mother to Mother
Contact Jefferson County Cooperative Extension at 729-3487. Mother to Mother is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families with the day to day stresses of life and responsibilities of parenting. The purpose of Mother to Mother is to provide opportunities for people to build friendships and share experiences as parents.
NARFE-National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Contact Charles L. Shultz at 729-2910 meetings are the 2nd Thursday at 12:00pm. Luncheon Meetings. The organization protects and promotes benefits from the federal government.
Optimist Club
Contact Ed Kujath 729-2816.
Oregon Trail Amateur Radio Club
Contact Max Lassely at 729-6286.
P.C.C.W. (Parish Community Catholic Women
Contact Pat Compton at 729-3936. Meetings are the 1st Monday of the Month at 6:30pm at the Parish Center, 8th and F Streets. P.C.C.W. is all women of St. Michael's who share faith and services to our church and community.
Pioneer Shrine Club
Contact Wayne Buehler at 729-2910. No set meetings. Spring and Fall Stag. Fairbury & Hebron branch oldest Shrine Club in the state.
R.E.A.P (Rural Enterprise Assistance Project)
Contact Jeff Reynolds at 656-3091. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month. REAP helps with business plans and technical assistance.
Rotary Club
Contact Shirley Howell at 729-2152. Meetings are Wednesday at noon at Trailblazers. The Rotary Club of Fairbury presently has 25 members. The strength of Rotary comes from the basic fundamentals of Rotary Fellowship and Service. Emphasis is Communicate, Participate and Achieve.
Rock Creek Quilters
Contact Arlene Engels at 729-6566. Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at Union Bank Community Room 1313 K Street. (no meeting in June or December). Twice a year, there is a day long workshop. A quilt show and miniature quilt auction on opposite years as fundraisers. Also, have beginning quilting classes when interest is expressed.
Toastmasters Club 6982
Contact Renice Bales at work 729-3351 or 729-2028. The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at noon at 416 4th street at Dr. Wesch's office. The Toastmaster Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path in life you've chosen.
VFW-Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Contact Auxiliary President at the VFW Club at 729-2434. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm at 2337 North K Street. Organization of service Veterans who have served overseas in war times.
VFW Auxiliary
Contact Joyce Medina at 729-2398 or 729-2434.
Volunteer Fire Department
Contact Jeff Bargar at 729-5646.
Xi Alpha Theta
Contact Janet Winters at 729-5707. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Xi Alpha Theta is a non-profit service organization which establishes strong friendships and support among the members, learning new cultural meanings, sharing ideas and doing fundraisers both locally and nationally.
