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ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Lincoln – Throughout March, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) observes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The purpose of this awareness month is to educate and encourage Nebraskans to provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead fulfilling and productive lives and achieve their full potential, goals, and dreams.

Warmer weather and longer days are starting to show up, giving so many of us hope and excitement for the new growing season. Even though it is very tempting to start yard and garden work to clean up from the winter, we need to beware of 'False Spring', where the warm days can be followed by cold snaps and potential spring blizzards that will visit the region at some point in March and April.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Changes is meeting process: business meeting portion will take place in person at Mid Plains Community College Valentine Campus and online with Google Meet option; Show and Share and lessons will be on the Sand Painters Art Club Facebook live. Important membership information is that the Facebook Sand Painters page should be used for club business, members’ art pieces, and other related information.

Look to the garden, farmer’s market, or refrigerator next time you are battling sore muscles, indigestion, and headaches. These five foods fresh from the garden contain powerful pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.

The Valentine Ministerial Association will be hosting Sermons-ala- Carte this year at the Episcopal Church, 372 N. Main St.

First Baptist Church 2nd and Green St.• 531-257-5592 Pastor Tim Wilkinson Worship Schedule SUNDAY Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Livestream on Facebook valentinefirstbaptistchurch Sunday School Classes (all ages) 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Jean Burge Dunes Cox, son of Daniel and Emily Cox, was baptized at the Lakeview Church on February 12 by Pastor Joshua Stammis, and was blessed to have his grandparents and several great grandparents in attendance. Brett and Jessica Bowser, Briar, Elise and Bridger of Minnesota spent five days visiting Jessica’s mom, Jeannie and Don Schelhaas.

Growing houseplants when curious cats are in the house can be challenging. We want our cats to be safe and happy while keeping our houseplants intact. You can accomplish both with a few simple strategies.