The Wilber Jr Czech Dancers have been invited to perform at the Milligan June Jubilee on Sunday, June 15. Please dress in full Czech Costume and be at the Milligan Centennial Garden at 2:45 p.m. to assign partners and prepare to dance. If you have any questions, please contact Director Sheryl Kastanek.
American Flags are a symbol of freedom and national pride. When they wear out, it is important that they are retired properly with respect.
The Wilber American Legion and Auxiliary will host the annual flag retirement event on Flag Day,June 14th at the Legion Park. The ceremony will begin at 5 P.M. with the Wilber Volunteer fire department in charge of burning the flags.
The public is invited to this event. Anyone can bring their worn flags that day or they can put them in the collection box east of the park building anytime. There is also a collection box at the Wilber city office.
There will be a free light meal served after the service.
Milligan’s 37th annual June Jubilee will go from Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 15, at Centennial Garden in Milligan. Friday night is concert night. DJ Bridwell will go on at 6 p.m. and Austin Snell will be at 8 p.m. The Eli Young Band, which has three Billboard Top 5 albums, will perform at 10 p.m. Check the Milligan June Jubilee Facebook page for updates.
The Friend Historical Society will host it's first "Friendly Friday" event at the Pour House with musician Jerry Renaud from Lincoln. The veteran musician will play a mix of country, folk and bluegrass from 6:30 to 9 p.m.. There is no cover charge. Food and beverages will be available at the Pour House.
Competition for grill masters to show off their best rib recipes. Indulge in mouthwatering food, groove to good music, sip on refreshing drinks and check out the CVFD Open House. Beer garden open from 3-10 p.m., food serving begins at 4 p.m. To be a contestant register at https://bit.ly/CreteFireDeptRibFestContestantandVendors
By Amy Hausman
amy@friendsentinel.com
If your Tuesday night is feeling a little too tame, there’s a saucy solution waiting at Stroker’s Saloon in Wilber. Wing Night runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m., and at just 85 cents a wing, it’s one hot deal that doesn’t just tease—it delivers.
Last week Gabe and I came hungry after a City Council meeting and left smitten (and if you have attended a government board meeting that sentence should say everything you need to know). The wings arrived golden and crispy, with each flavor generously coated and nothing soggy in sight. We sampled a quartet of sauces—bourbon, Carolina, Caribbean jerk and garlic parm. Each was everything we hoped for, but the garlic parm stole the show. The blend of tangy oil, melted butter and a shower of powdery Parmesan was downright seductive. If wings could whisper sweet nothings, these would be the ones.
Now, fair warning—there’s just one fryer in the back, so you’ll need to exercise some patience. But trust us, the wait’s worth it. Plus, it gives you time to indulge in one of the saloon’s signature spicy pickle (bleep) shots, served in adorable mini red Solo cups. Let’s just say they pack a punch and leave a bit of a tingle. Call it a flirtation with danger—or vinegar.
Wing Night at Stroker’s is messy, tasty and wildly satisfying. Whether you like it hot, mild or dripping with saucy goodness, you’re bound to find a flavor you love - and company that is even better because this is a Saline County gem full of friends and laughter.
And if you leave without trying the garlic parm, well… I’m not mad, just disappointed.
