Independence Day in Murray, NE
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Come celebrate Independence Day with us in nearby Murray, Nebraska!
7-11 a.m. - MVFD Pancake Feed, 508 HWY 1 These fine folks will be there when you need them!
7 a.m. - REGISTRATION for 5K Freedom Fun Run/WALK - Age up to 5, free; 6-18, $15; 19-55, $25; over 56, $20.
Medals awarded for winners of each age group and gender
8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. - CONCESSIONS Conestoga Boosters/Wrestling Team. Nachos, hot dogs, candy & more to choose from!
8 a.m. - 5K Freedom Run/Walk Starts - On your mark, get set, GO!
8-8:30 a.m. - SMASH-a-CAR! - 5 hits/$3 with a sledgehammer!
9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. - DETONATOR RAFFLE TICKETS - 3/$1 Be at Young Park at 9:45 p.m. for your chance to start the
FIREWORKS show!
9 a.m. - REGISTRATION for the LEGENDARY OOZEBALL (MUD VOLLEYBALL) GAMES! - $10/person. Dbl-elimination;
(under 18 needs parent signature). SHOES REQUIRED, NO flip-flops.
10 a.m. - OOZEBALL GAMES START - Play fair, have fun and good luck keeping ‘clean’!
10 a.m.-2 p.m. - CAR SHOW & SHINE Main St., (HWY 1) at N. Park Ave. to Campbell. Show off your favorite ride!
11 a.m. - GRAND MARSHAL & MISS MURRAY announced at CAR SHOW area.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. - concessions MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH featuring homemade ice cream, walking
tacos, root beer floats, brownie sundaes, pie and more!
2-4 p.m. - OLD TIME GAMES, FACE PAINTING MURRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, tug-o-war, water balloons,
3-legged races & more!
2 -5 p.m. - BINGO! Conestoga Elementary, 104 W. High St. Fun for ALL ages!
6 p.m. - PARADE LINE-UP Conestoga Elementary, east parking lot area
6:30 p.m. - FREEDOM PARADE STARTS, at Railroad Ave. on Young St., ending at Young Memorial Park
7 p.m. - MUSIC in the PARK by singer/songwriter, Lucas Minor
8:30 p.m. - EAGLE SCOUT FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY Don’t miss this moving event with guest speaker,
3-Star General, (Ret.), Roger Lempke
9:45-10 p.m. - DETONATOR RAFFLE WINNER announced , followed by LINDA GRUNEWALD singing our NATIONAL
ANTHEM, and...........................................FIREWORKS!!!!
www.MurrayFreedomFestivalNE.com
Independence Day in Murray, NE
Phone : 402-267-5152 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.weepingwaternebraska.com
Independence Day
Mahoney State Park Camping
Little Creek and Lakeside campgrounds offer 149 spacious, hard-surface pads, situated among mature shade trees near Owen Marina Lake. Each site has both 30 and 20 amp electrical hookups. Modern shower/latrine buildings and drinking water are conveniently located in both areas. There is a coin-operated laundry in the shower building at Little Creek. Trailer dump stations and water are available near the park entrance. Primitive camping is also available in the park.Mahoney State Park Cabins
Secluded on wooded ridge tops, Mahoney State Park's 51 modern, housekeeping cabins are available throughout the year. Linens, tableware and basic cookware are provided. Each cabin has air conditioning and heat, fireplace, television, refrigerator, range, outdoor deck and grill. Three four-bedroom cabins can host larger families or group retreats. The other cabins all have two bedrooms, and some are handicap accessible.
In the 4-bedroom cabins, each bedroom has a vanity and ample closet space. There are two large bathrooms. The cabins feature a large great room with a open design fireplace. On one side of the central fireplace is a seating area and on the other a large dining area with adjacent kitchen area. The great room features a cathedral beamed ceiling with one end opening
out onto a screened porch.
Peter Kiewit Lodge offers 40 guest rooms, each with air conditioning and heat, telephone, televisions and a private bath. Sixteen have sleeping lofts and fireplaces. All but 16 rooms have walkout decks overlooking the
park or the Platte River. Lodge rooms have two queen beds or one king bed each.
Lodging reservations are accepted for two or more nights up to one year in advance by mail, phone, or in person during regular park office mhours. A two-night minimum stay and advance deposit are required.
Mahoney State Park Fishing
There are two lakes on the park, 4 1/2-acre Owen Marina Lake and 10-acre Quest Lake.
Fishing is allowed in both lakes subject to special regulations. The larger lake has two fishing piers. The Ruth Giger Memorial Fishing Bridge on Owen Marina Lake and the west pier on Quest Lake provide access for handicapped anglers. Anglers should inquire about regulations and conditions before planning an outing.
Mahoney State Park Activity Centers
From horseback riding to swimming and sliding, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park offers activities to suit anyone\'s recreation agenda, and now the park offers even more with its new Activity Center and Ice Skating Pavilion. Equipped with refrigeration units, the Pavilion will offer ice skating from November through March. In other months, it will host gatherings of up to 1,000 people for family reunions, meetings and other events. The Activity Center has a snack bar, an indoor playground and computer games simulating golf, rock climbing, firearm and archery hunting and other sports.
Hours/2013 = Mon.Thurs.Fri. = 4pm to 8pm
Sat. = 11am to 8pm
Sun. = 11am to 6pm
CLOSED TUES. AND WED.
Mahoney State Park Equestrian
Other park activities include trail rides, which depart from the John Wayne Riding Stables. Paddleboats are available on Owen Marina Lake. The park also has tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a softball diamond and nature and hiking trails. The 70-foot tall Walter Scott Jr. Observation Tower offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Mahoney State Park Entertainment
There's a gift shop and game room at Kiewit Lodge and an orientation theater in the John R. Lauritzen Administration Building. The Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theater offers summer stock and special presentations. It is also available for group rental.
Mahoney State Park Swimming
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park's Family Aquatic Center is fun for everyone. The complex has two twisting, 236-foot water slides, 0-depth swimming & wave pool, kid's water playground, spacious sundeck, change house, and concession.
Mahoney State Park Conservatories
The James Family Conservatory is a dual-purpose facility, devoted to displays on native Nebraska plants and aquatic resources and also a working
greenhouse, where plants are grown for the park and other Commission areas.
Guests are welcome to visit the greenhouse when horticulturists are working. Near the Conservatory is the Ruth Giger Memorial Waterway. A system of trails connect the Waterway to the Conservatory, Owen Marina, the parking lot west of the pool and the Owen Tennis Courts.
Mahoney State Park Golf Courses
The John R. Lauritzen Driving Range gives golfers a chance to practice their skills, and clubs are available for those wanting to learn the game.
For family fun, visit the 18-hole Esther Marie Daniel Miniature Golf Course
nearby.
For veteran golfers wishing a special challenge, the new Quarry Oaks Golf Course near the park offers a fabulous golfing experience set on the rolling wooded hills overlooking the Platte River. Quarry Oaks has been touted as on one of the best new public golf courses in the United States. Contact
Quarry Oaks at (402) 944-6000 to arrange your tee times up to 30 days in advance.
Mahoney State Park Winter Sports
Weather, too, dictates outdoor fun at Mahoney. When conditions are safe, ice fishing is allowed on US West Lake. With man-made snowmaking capability downhill sledding at the Fred H. Hawkins Toboggan Runs
near Riverview Lodge attracts many winter sports enthusiasts.
Cross-country skiing is also popular when there is sufficient natural
snowfall. Many park activities are offered only during the peak operating season from May through October. During other months special activities
are held on weekends or by advance arrangements with the park office.