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Body Prince Topher (Nathan Devine) and his court celebrate as Lord Pinkleton (Quinn Bittner) announces the glass slipper fits Cinderella (Madison Gompert) in this scene from the Boone Central’s musical “Cinderella.” About 750 people attended the three weekend performances.

Body Community Builders will be gathering this Thursday, March 21, at Howells starting at 3:30 p.m. The group will visit Maple Creek Seeds, Howells Ballroom, and the Howells Historical Museum, followed by a tour and supper at 4:45 p.m.

Body Betty King had many of her family members present for her retirement celebration last Saturday, March 9, after more than 14 years as executive director of the Newman Grove Housing Authority.

Body Newman Grove High School alumni will be holding their annual basketball tournament at the Newman Grove High School Gym this Friday evening and Saturday, March 15-16. Also, an alumni cornhole tournament is scheduled Saturday in the cafeteria..

Body Members of Albion Fire & Rescue spent an extended weekend attending trainings in Sioux City and in Kearney, March 8-10. Nine members (above) attended the Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association Super Conference in Kearney.

Body Kindergarten Roundup at St. Michael’s School will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Body A new work by Lincoln playwright Becky Boesen will run Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. in Albion at the Boone Central Performing Arts Gym.

Body Albion FFA Alumni are gearing up for the 29th annual Gateway to the Sandhills Bullride to be held Saturday, March 16, at the Niewohner Arena on the fairgrounds. The preview begins at 6:30 p.m.

Body Albion Chamber of Commerce is planning two special events in mid-March. The Taste of Albion will be held Friday evening, March 22, 6 to 9 p.m.

Body A new inclusive playground for children of all abilities will be built in Albion’s Fuller Park, likely later this year, now that fund-raising has been completed for the project.