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What's up Beatrice! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning your June? See what’s happening free at Homestead Park.
- Community rallies to support baby born at Beatrice hospital
- Which Beatrice outfielder just landed among Nebraska’s top 2026 prospects?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 74 and low of 32 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunshine; windy, cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 28.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Homestead National Historical Park hosts free weekend events for America's 250th birthday (nebraska.tv) — Beatrice residents can look forward to a free, two-day America’s 250th birthday celebration at Homestead National Historical Park on June 27–28, featuring crafts, antique farming demos, and live performances. Highlights include Beatrice Community Players’ musical review, cultural music and dance, and a keynote Abraham Lincoln portrayal by historian Fritz Klein, all running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. 
• Benefit for Bridger Peters Scheduled in Elk Creek April 26 (anewspaper.net) — A local family whose baby was born at Beatrice Community Hospital is getting community support through a benefit in Elk Creek on April 26 to help with medical bills and baby needs. Bridger Peters has faced serious heart and health challenges since birth, and friends and neighbors are organizing a meal and auctions, plus a donation account, to assist her parents.
• Nebraska Top High School Baseball Players For 2026 (baseballamerica.com) — One of Nebraska’s top 2026 high school baseball prospects is outfielder Austin Baldwin from Beatrice, highlighted in Baseball America’s new statewide rankings. The list spotlights 16 Nebraska standouts, their high schools, and college commitments, offering a snapshot of talent that could shape future college lineups and the 2026 MLB Draft.
📸 Around Beatrice
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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THE COTTAGE
Community Players, 412 Ella St, Beatrice
7:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Art of the National Parks – D. Dongilli, Park Historian
Homestead National Historical Park's Education Center , 8523 West State Highway 4 , Beatrice
2:00 pm -
Girls Tennis: Omaha Gross Catholic vs Beatrice (Varsity)
Hannibal Park Tennis Courts
4:00 pm -
Naturalization Ceremony
Homestead National Historical Park's Education Center , 8523 West State Highway 4 , Beatrice
12:30 pm -
Girls Tennis: Beatrice vs Lincoln Northwest (Varsity)
Woods Tennis Center
4:00 pm -
Tennis: Girls Varsity vs. Lincoln Northwest (Away)
Woods Tennis Center
4:00 pm -
Girls Soccer: Omaha Mercy Girls Invitational (Varsity)
Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium
6:00 pm -
Boys Soccer: Lincoln Northwest vs Beatrice (Varsity)
Beatrice High School House of Orange
6:15 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Art of the National Parks – D. Dongilli, Park Historian
Homestead National Historical Park's Education Center , 8523 West State Highway 4 , Beatrice
2:00 pm -
Girls Tennis: Omaha Gross Catholic vs Beatrice (Varsity)
Hannibal Park Tennis Courts
4:00 pm -
Tennis: Girls Varsity vs. Gross Catholic High School (Home)
Hannibal Park
4:00 pm -
Naturalization Ceremony
Homestead National Historical Park's Education Center , 8523 West State Highway 4 , Beatrice
12:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Cook in Beatrice. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Beatrice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beatrice here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln
- Lincoln Yazidi community combines old traditions and fresh beginnings with new year celebrations (1011now.com)
- First tile of beloved Lincoln mural will be installed Monday at Wyuka Park (1011now.com)
- Are you ready, kids? Schoo Middle School presents The SpongeBob Musical next week (1011now.com)
Ok Beatrice! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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