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Perspectives,
an exhibition of small works —
paintings, drawings, ceramics, and sculpture — by thirty-four Midwest artists,
begins Monday, August 25, at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts in
Nebraska City.
Visitors
to the exhibition will be treated to the talented and diverse “perspectives” of
artists Joe Brogrhammer, Kate
Brooke, Roger Bruhn, Judith Burton, Larry Ferguson, Robert Hillstad, Bill
Shaffer, Bryce Speed and many others. Perspectives is selection of compelling
contemporary works ranging from the abstract to realistic representation from
the inventory of Modern Arts Midwest
(MAM).
The public is invited to The Kimmel
Harding Nelson gallery to meet Larry and Judy Roots and artists with works in
the Perspectives exhibition at a
reception on Thursday evening, September 11, from 4:30 to
6:30 p.m.Perspectives will remain on exhibit
through Thursday, October 16,
2008.
The Kimmel Harding
Nelson is located at 801 3rd Corso in NebraskaCity and is open Monday
through Thursday from noon to
4
p.m. For more information, call 402-874-9600 or visit www.khncenterforthearts.org.
August
31, 2008, 1-4:00 pm
- Walk for Inclusion - Fun, Food & Free Concert!
Heartland
of AmericaPark
Walk for
Inclusion is an annual community-building event given by Conference for
Inclusive Communities (CFIC) to bring all people from the Omaha and surrounding
communities together to take steps against prejudice and to celebrate their
differences and commonalities.
Registration
begins @ 1:00 pm;
International Food Tasting & Multicultural entertainment @ 1:30 pm; Opening Ceremony @ 2:30 pm; Walk begins @ 2:45 pm; Eagle Seagull performs @ 3:45 pm.
Sept. 14: The Ridge Cemetery Historical Walk (3rd annual) is
scheduled for Sunday, September 14,
2008, from 1 to 4 pm, at RidgeCemetery in Fremont,
Nebraska. Address is Ridge Road Drive
at Linden Avenue (near
Christensen Field). Come, see and hear local characters from the past
come alive through the telling of their true stories by local talent. In
case of bad weather, Rain Date is 9-21-08.
For more information, call RidgeCemetery 727-2820 or email djwalnut@netscape.com or cherrieclarke@hotmail.com
Sept. 20:
Nebraska PTA State Convention
8:00am-6:00pm
Bellevue Support
Center, 2820 Arboretum Dr. Bellevue, NE
The Nebraska PTA invites you to join PTA/PTSA volunteers from across the
state to our 85th Annual Convention and Leadership Conference. Our guest
speaker, Governor Dave Heineman, will be giving a parental involvement
proclamation for Parental Involvement month
October 4, 2008 - 7th
Annual Omaha Metro
Area Buddy Walk
Registration begins at 7:30AM
Omaha Down Syndrome Parents Network has
partnered with the Special Education and Speech and Language Departments to
bring you this year's Buddy Walk on the UNO Campus.
Family
activities and entertainment will be on the grassy area north of field.
Registration starts at 7:30am, walk
at 9:30am. For more information please visit www.ODSPN.org
Ongoing: A fund for the family of Sergeant Jacob Schmuecker has been established at Pinnacle Bank in O'Neill. To make a donation, call (402)270-2517.
Ongoing: Hand-Me-Ups Furniture is looking for donations. Free pickup service. Clean and gently-used furniture only, please. No mattresses. Proceeds from the Hand-Me-Ups stores fund the "VSP Club," a recreational facility for the special-needs community, sponsored by Angel Guardians. Call (402)505-8300. Store locations: 156th and Maple, 2920 N 118th (near 120th and Maple), 68th and Grover. Shop or donate, to support the VSP Club and help improve the quality of life for those with special needs.
Ongoing: Become a Marrow Donor with NMDP: For more info:: www.marrow.org.
Ongoing: Voices of Empowerment is a group working to help victims of domestic violence and their families heal, through artistic expression, and support. Need help? Don't know where to turn?
Voices of Empowerment recommends that you call one of these organizations: Domestic Violence Coordinating Council 8990 W Dodge Rd # 205, Omaha, 68114 - (402) 398-9928 Catholic Charities 3300 N 60th St, Omaha, 68104 - (402) 554-0520 YWCA
Ongoing: The Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership (a member of Community Health Charities of Nebraska) is working to improve the quality of Nebraskans' lives, at the end of life. To find a hospice program in your area, click www.nehospice.org
Ongoing: Veterans needing help with basic health care and prescription costs can turn to the Disabled Veterans Appeal. Call toll-free 1-800-931-VETS.
Ongoing: Want to sing? A new Community Choir has been formed in Bellevue. There are no auditions. Cost is $30 to cover operating expenses for the first 12 weeks. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-8:30pm at Richmont Village Apartments at Cornhusker and Ft. Crook Rd. First performance will be March 20. Info: Sharon at 292-0770.
Ongoing: Find good stuff at the Assistance League's "Yesterday's Best" Thrift Shop. Shop for clothes, housewares, books, and Christmas presents at bargain prices. 3569 Leavenworth. Wed-Fri 10am-2pm and now open Thursdays 4pm-6:30pm. Proceeds benefit the League's Operation School Bell project, to purchase new clothing for children in need from 13 area districts.
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