Come learn proper car seat installation by trained passenger safety technicians and feel confident with your child in their car seat.

The event will be held from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Crete High School parking lot. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are accepted. Call 402-826-3880 to set up your appointment.

Car Seat Safety and Installation education is required in order to offer this event free of charge. Please plan for 30-45 minutes per child seat inspection. Your child needs to be present for a proper inspection.

This event is in partnership with Crete Police Department, Public Health Solutions - District Health Department, and Sixpence Early Learning Fund.

A mobile event for the Consulate of Guatemala will be in Crete on Sept. 20 and 21 in the Crete Carrier Community Room at Crete Public Library, 1515 Forest Ave.

Take advantage of this opportunity and schedule an appointment by calling (531) 910-0230.

The Guatemalan Consulate was  in Crete for a community forum on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at City Hall.

Attendees could learn more about the Omaha office and services available.

Question can be directed to Crete Community Assistance Director Marilyn Schacht, 402.826.6405.

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at City Park, as the City of Crete hosts Celebrate Crete—a fun-filled community event honoring the people, culture, and spirit that make our city so special.

This free community event includes live entertainment and performances, resource booths, foam party, food and drinks, ice cream, games, and activities. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair for this picnic-style event.

This lively celebration is part of National Welcoming Week (Sept. 12–21) and made possible through the incredible support of our local partners, businesses and organizations. Welcoming Week: Celebrate Crete aims to recognize Crete, its vibrant community, rich culture, and heritage while fostering a sense of unity and belonging for all who call Crete home.

Keep an eye out for more events happening throughout Welcoming Week.

The City of Crete will hold a live auction of surplus items on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. at Tuxedo Park.

Novak Auction Service will conduct the auction of materials, equipment and vehicles. Additional items from Crete Public Schools will also be auctioned.

See the sale bill (pdf) and Novak Auction's online information for full auction details, additional items not on the sale bill, and more photos. Some information may be available on certain items by contacting Crete City Hall, 402-826-4312.

Four city trucks are included on the sale bill (cab and bed contents pictured not included): (info updated on Sept. 5)

• 1997 Ford F-250: Mileage - 121,869, 5.8L V8, runs, problem with starter, used daily until time of sale
• 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 w/blade: Mileage - 119,591, 5.3L V8, fuel pump issue, driver’s side door alignment issue, blade has hydraulic leak, stored inside
• 1978 Ford F-150 Custom: Mileage - 138,007, straight 6, parked and stored outside, runs, needs battery
• 1985 GMC Sierra 3500: Mileage - 73,992, runs, needs battery, working Eagle Lift dump bed (have manuals)
• click on the galleries for more truck photos