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October 5–11 2025

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Worldwide Reading Challenge

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

Help us read 2,025 books in 2025!

HOW DO YOU JOIN THE CHALLENGE?
1) Read (or listen to) a book.
2)Submit it online or tell our barista's about it (and they will help submit it)!
3) Get your special bookmark if you are in the Aurora area!
****If you aren't from around here, don't worry, you'll learn how to at least get a really cool sticker when you log your first book!

Learn more about this awesome challenge, check out all the links below, stop in at Espressions: Coffee & Community or email us!

This Week's Soup Menu

Monday, October 6, 2025
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

Soups go on at 11 a.m. until they are gone. If you miss one, check to see if we have it in our "Soups Out the Door"!

Cup is $3.00++
Bowl is $5.00++

Soups are homemade and fresh each day! Come in and enjoy.

Senior Citizen's Discount

Monday, October 6, 2025
8:00 am10:00 am
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, AL 68818
US

Calling all Senior Citizens! We would love to serve you, especially this Monday and Friday for our Senior Citizen's Discount!

Lisa's Book Club/Harry Potter Book Club #1

Monday, October 6, 2025
5:30 pm6:30 pm
The Leadership Center at Espressions, 1117 M St., Aurora, NE 68818

Looking for Booklovers!

We would love to fill our shop with friends discussing the written word over coffee!

We are beginning the Harry Potter series! Along with this club, we will also be hosting a Saturday morning club to. Please note that you can go between the clubs as it suits your schedule. If you can only make it from time to time, THAT’S OK! If you’ve already read the books and seen the movies and love talking about them….and want to come to club, please do. Audiobook listeners welcome too. Whether you join us for every week of this journey or come and go, we get it. Life is busy, there are commitments and time gets away from you! With this guide you’ll have an idea of where we’ll be each week.

Come when you can and come as you are. This is a welcoming community looking forward to taking this book journey with you!

Stride Day***Pending Contract

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
8:00 am2:00 pm
The Leadership Center
2211 Q Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

Private Stride Day for a school.

Writers Wanted

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5:00 pm7:00 pm

✍️ Writers’ Coffee Hour at Espressions ☕

Love words? So do we.

Join fellow writers from the community for a relaxed, come-as-you-are writing session at Espressions: Coffee & Community. Whether you're working on a novel, a blog post, a school paper, or just journaling for fun — you're welcome here.

This is a casual time to write in good company. Bring your current project or start something new. No pressure, no readings, just a supportive space to write alongside others who get it.

📝 All writers welcome — any age, any genre, any experience level.

Come grab a coffee, find a cozy seat, and let’s get some words on the page together.
We can’t wait to see you there!

District 8 FFA Food Truck

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
10:00 am2:00 pm
Valley County Fair Grounds
801 S St
Ord, NE 68862
US

Food Truck for FFA.

District 5 FFA Food Truck

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
10:00 am2:00 pm
York County Fairgrounds
2345 N Nebraska Ave
York, NE 68467
US

Food Truck for FFA.

Stories with Lisa

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
2:30 pm3:00 pm
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

While you sip your coffee and enjoy a well-earned moment to yourself, your child can set off on an enchanting adventure during Storytime!

Led by Lisa, our shop manager, published author, and former elementary school teacher, each story session is filled with imagination, fun, and a little touch of magic. Lisa brings tales to life in a way that captivates young minds—she knows just how to spark wonder and joy through storytelling.

After the story, kids can enjoy a themed craft activity that lets them bring a piece of the story home with them!

Ideal for children ages 3–8.
We kindly ask that parents or caregivers stay nearby—Storytime is a shared experience, not a drop-off program.

Join us for stories, crafts, and a little everyday magic—only at Storytime with Lisa!

Coffee & Crafts

Thursday, October 9, 2025
5:00 pm7:00 pm
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, AL 68818
US

We'll see you there.'

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🎨 Espressions: Coffee & Crafts ☕
📅 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the Month
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Espressions: Coffee & Community

Bring your creativity — and your current project — to Coffee & Crafts at Espressions! Whether you're into knitting, painting, sketching, scrapbooking, or something totally unique, this is your time to unwind and make progress on your craft.

Grab your favorite drink from the counter, settle in, and connect with others who love creating, too. No structure, no pressure — just a welcoming space to work, relax, and be inspired.

🧶 All crafters welcome. Any project. Any skill level.
🖌️ Come solo or bring a friend — we're excited to see what you're making!

Let’s create something great, together. ✂️✨

An Evening of Women's Wellness and Wine

Thursday, October 9, 2025
5:30 pm7:30 pm
The Leadership Center -Lakeside Room
2211 Q Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

Senior Citizen's Discount

Friday, October 10, 2025
8:00 am10:00 am
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, AL 68818
US

Calling all Senior Citizens! We would love to serve you, especially this Monday and Friday for our Senior Citizen's Discount!

Friday Night Murder Club

Friday, October 10, 2025
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

"Cain's Jawbone" is a murder mystery puzzle written by "Torquemada"-Edward Powys Mathers. The puzzle was first published in 1934 as part of The Torquemada Puzzle Book. In 2019, crowdfunding publisher Unbound published a new stand-alone edition of the puzzle in collaboration with the charity The Laurence Sterne Trust.

Cain's Jawbone has been described as "one of the hardest and most beguiling word puzzles ever published. This club started this summer and has continuted on! So each Friday evening, we're hosting "Friday Night Murder Club" at Espressions. You'll find our 'crime board' as a part of the Potter Common Rooms in the back! Join us for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat as we move the pages around in this great mystery looking for the solution. Come when you can or come each Friday! We'll see you there.

It is not nessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of "Cain's Jawbone", we have a link below.

Game Night at Espressions

Friday, October 10, 2025
6:00 pm8:00 pm
The Leadership Center at Espressions, 1117 M St., Aurora, NE 68818

We are going on a board game adventure! Come and play a new game or bring an old favorite! Bring your friends and family too!

This event allows us to provide a space for our community to gather, connect, and enjoy some fun over coffee.

We hope you'll join us!

Second Saturday Flights: Inspired Thrillers

Saturday, October 11, 2025
1117 M Street, Aurora, NE, USA
M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

It's time for Second Saturday Flights where we serve themed Coffee Flights all day! Since it's spooky season, this month's flights are inspired by Thrillers!

Flights are $17.00++ and include 3 8 oz. drinks and a themed treat. Flights are to be enjoyed in-house. Ordering regular sizes of any of the drinks on the Second Saturday Flights Menu as well!

We hope you join us!

Harry Potter Book Club #2

Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:00 am11:00 am
The Leadership Center at Espressions, 1117 M St., Aurora, NE 68818

Looking for Booklovers!

We would love to fill our shop with friends discussing the written word over coffee!

We are beginning the Harry Potter series! Along with this club, we will also be hosting a Saturday morning club to. Please note that you can go between the clubs as it suits your schedule. If you can only make it from time to time, THAT’S OK! If you’ve already read the books and seen the movies and love talking about them….and want to come to club, please do. Audiobook listeners welcome too. Whether you join us for every week of this journey or come and go, we get it. Life is busy, there are commitments and time gets away from you! With this guide you’ll have an idea of where we’ll be each week.

Come when you can and come as you are. This is a welcoming community looking forward to taking this book journey with you!

Scribbles with Ella

Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:30 am11:00 am
1117 M Street, Aurora, NE, USA
M Street
Aurora, AL 68818
US

Join us for Scribbles with Ella at 10:30! Each week you get to learn a new doodle. Stop by to enjoy a free guided drawing lesson.

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