Happy weekend, Grand Island! In today’s happening-today edition: Volunteer mural day, Nebraska roadside art revival, and bookstore reinvention + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community effort in action: On Friday, more than 50 volunteers helped Grand Island nonprofits, painting murals, organizing donations, and cleaning. Additional volunteer opportunities remain available through Heartland United Way -- learn about more opportunities.
Preserving Nebraska’s roadside art: UNL’s Johnny Carson Center digitized Nebraska’s I-80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project, even recreating a lost piece, with a 50th Anniversary exhibition coming to I-80 rest areas near Grand Island -- explore the full project details.
Community bookstore reinvention: A fundraising campaign has launched to renovate The Tattered Book in Grand Island. Frederic Graves plans a flexible event space to secure its future, with donations accepted online and in-store -- learn how to donate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Members-only gem alert: Tucked beside the lake with romantic lighting and a classic supper club vibe, Grand Island Saddle Club delivers fresh-cut steaks, standout seafood, and the kind of unhurried dinner you brag about later. If you’re on the list or scoring a guest spot, make it your midweek treat. (gisaddleclub.com)
Grab the easy escape: Skip the long haul and pitch it at Hall County Park, with RV and tent sites, modern bathhouses, picnic shelters, a playground, and a nature trail. Quiet, tree-lined, and close enough to dash home if you forget the marshmallows.
Year-round fairway fix: When that Nebraska wind’s howling and you still want to groove your swing, Swing18 Indoor Golf has TruGolf simulators that feel way more honest than your backyard net. Sneak in a focused practice session or jump into leagues, then leave wondering why you ever waited for spring.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⛳ 2026 Charity Golf Tournament @ Jackrabbit Run Golf Course | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Saturday at Jackrabbit Run means one thing, guilt-free mulligans because it’s for the kids. Foursomes chase birdies, there’s a shotgun start, and proceeds power Opportune Acres’ programming and accessibility upgrades. Sponsors get bragging rights, the warm fuzzies, and hometown visibility.
🛶 Paddle Event: Stolley's Park to West Leach Park @ Stolley Park River Access (Wood River) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Break out your canoe or kayak, because this five-mile Little Sioux float runs from Stolley Park to West Leach, and nobody’s handing you paddles. Expect riffles, deadfalls, and a shuttle, so intermediate paddlers only, life jackets on, registration required, and sandals are a bad idea.
🐑 Adams County Progress Show - Sheep and Goat @ Adams County Fairgrounds (Hastings) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – Adams County is rolling out the green shavings for the Progress Show, with sheep strutting first, then the goats. Think fashion week meets 4-H, all fleece, hooves, and bragging rights. Expect clipper buzz, ring-side wisdom, and very polite judging.
🚗 Vehicles for Vets Car and Bike Show @ Hastings Ford | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Whether your ride is a garage queen or a daily with character, roll into the 8th annual car and bike show, where registration is by freewill donation, and every dollar backs the DAV. Expect polished chrome, bragging rights across 10 trophy categories, and real-deal camaraderie.
☀ Solar Observing @ Hastings Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve ever wanted to stare at the sun without singeing your retinas, this free solar viewing uses a specially equipped scope to do it safely. Weather permitting, expect sunspots and flares, rolling around every third Saturday, no RSVP, just science, neighbors, and vitamin D.
🍑 Georgia Peaches & Dark Cherries Truckload Sale @ Bomgaars 515 | Saturday (6/20) at 4:30 PM – Summer's rolling into the Bomgaars parking lot with a half-hour truckload of Georgia peaches and dark Bing cherries, plus honey and pecans. Perfect for cobbler, canning, and flexing on the neighbors’ fruit bowls. Cash or card, no checks, blink and you’ll miss it.
👨 Father's Day Brunch @ What the Dickens? (Hastings) | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Treat Dad to a proper Full English, the kind that laughs at granola. Two eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans, mushrooms, tomato, and toast with tea or coffee for $22, or go Half for $18, kids plate $9.50, dietary tweaks welcome. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Grand Island report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 51%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 53°F — Precip: 89%
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. This house is wildThis well-cared-for 1,374 sq ft ranch brings easy living with 3 main-floor bedrooms, 2 baths, and a full basement packed with bonus space. The kitchen offers an island and included appliances, while luxury vinyl floors run through the dining area and hallways. An arched front window, vaulted ceiling, covered deck, fenced yard, and 2-car garage add standout charm.
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