Parent-Child Workshops, Explore the wonders of nature as a family
Community Wellness Day
Sponsored by EPOC of NE
Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Embassy Suites, LaVista
12 noon – 3 p.m.
FREE
Identity Fraud Protection, Child ID Kits, Pony Rides, Fire Safety, Bounce Houses, Contests, Health Screenings, and more.
A Chance to win a NEW CAR!!
Raffle prizes including Husker Football box seats.
Proceeds Support: 
Mary Poppins
DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S MARY POPPINS
January 27 – February 13, 2011
Slosburg Hall, Orpheum Theater
This season, the world’s most famous nanny will arrive at the Orpheum! Combining the best of the original stories by P.L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film, the Tony® Award-winning MARY POPPINS is everything you’d hope for in a Broadway musical–and more. Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, the show includes such wonderful songs as Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Let’s Go Fly a Kite and, of course,Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Let your imagination take flight at this perfectly magical musical!
Order your tickets now by clicking here or to order by phone, call 402-345-0606
Dig It! Secrets of the Soil” at The Durham Museum
Get the “Dirt” on Soil this Fall at The Durham Museum
October 2 – December 26, 2010
There are more living creatures in a shovel-full of soil than human beings on the planet, yet more is known about the dark side of the moon than about soil. These are just a couple of the fascinating facts visitors can learn from the new temporary exhibition Dig It! The Secrets of Soil, which will be on display at The Durham Museum, October 2 – December 26, 2010.
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Back-To-School Traffic Safety – It’s No Accident!
On May 3rd, 2006, 8 year-old Shaye Martin was on walking on the sidewalk to Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School in Miami. A few blocks from his destination he was struck and killed by a speeding motorist. Read the full story by Tom Everson of Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 here.
Kids with sports concussions need time out
Red Kettle 5K Run
| 10/30/2010 |
| Red Kettle 5K Run |
| Date: October 30, 2010 at 9 AM
Location: Zorinsky Lake Park, 3808 S. 156th & F Street, Omaha, Nebraska The Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive kicks off November 12, 2010. New this year is a pre-season fundraiser for the Army’s food pantry and feeding programs. The Red Kettle 5K Run hopes to help stock pantry shelves during a time of overwhelming need in Omaha. For more information on how you can participate in our 5K Run and qualify for great prizes and awards, send an e-mail to RedKettleRunOmaha@gmail.com or call 402-898-6000. |
Disney Sneak Peek of “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam”!
It’s time to get ready for “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam”! Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with Jake from Radio Disney – including interviews, sneak peeks, and live performances from the tour.
Love the music? You can listen to all the songs on the soundtrack and sing along!
Royals, AT&T to Send Rosenblatt Out in Style
The Omaha Royals final regular season game ever at Rosenblatt Stadium is this Thursday at 7:05 p.m. and the Triple-A team is planning to send the venerable ballpark out in style. The night, presented by AT&T, will include a pre-game Fan Fest, giveaways of two Rosenblatt mementos, the recognition of many former professional ballplayers who played at the ballpark and fireworks following the Royals’ 7:05 p.m. game vs. the Round Rock Express.
The Fan Fest will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. outside the ballpark. The free event will include inflatables, clowns and face painters and music from the band Happy Together. Current and former Royals, along with former Dodgers and Cardinals players will be on hand signing autographs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sportswriter Steve Pivovar, a long-time former Royals beat writer, will be signing copies of the Omaha World-Herald’s commemorative book, Rosenblatt Stadium: Omaha’s Diamond on the Hill, which will be for sale.
Stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the first 2,000 fans will receive a miniature stadium seat, which is a replica of the seats at Omaha Municipal Stadium when it opened in 1948. Also at the Fan Fest, Steve Rosenblatt, the son of former Omaha mayor and city councilman Johnny Rosenblatt for whom the stadium was renamed in 1964, will be signing exclusive Rosenblatt merchandise. The team’s gift shop, Royal Treasures, will be selling limited edition “I Was There September 2, 2010” T-shirts while supplies last.
Pre-game ceremonies will begin on the field at 6:45 p.m. The Royals will recognize several former players including Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer Frank White, Paul Splittorff, Dennis Leonard, Willie Wilson, Chris Hatcher and many others. Wendi Rosenblatt, Johnny’s granddaughter, will sing the National Anthem. Immediately afterwards will be a flyover by a R-C135 Joint Reconnaissance Aircraft.
The night will also feature a video tribute to the legendary ballpark. Since the 1949 season, it has been home to the St. Louis Cardinals Class-A and Triple-A affiliates, the Los Angeles Dodgers Triple-A club and since 1969 the Kansas City Royals Triple-A team.
In the middle of the fifth inning, Steve Rosenblatt will tear off the final day countdown banner, which has been displayed in the left-center field bleachers the entire season. During the seventh inning stretch, country music artist Keith Anderson will lead the crowd in singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”
It is also Thirsty Thursday. Fans will be able to enjoy $1 beers and Cokes from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Following the game, Steve Rosenblatt will hit a ceremonial final pitch. Also, home plate will be dug up. It will be sent to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Then, fans will enjoy one final fireworks show at the ‘Blatt. After the fireworks, the 1st 5,000 fans to exit Rosenblatt will receive a photo of the final game’s first pitch. The game is also presented by Clear Channel.
Now, let’s just hope the contest between the Royals and Round Rock lives up to the first-ever professional baseball game played at Omaha Municipal Stadium. On April 25, 1949 the Omaha Cardinals hosted the Des Moines Bruins and a crowd of 9,416 fans saw a thriller as the Cards prevailed 9-8 in 12 innings.
For tickets, call (402) 738-5100, or print tickets online at www.oroyals.com.
Just For Kids at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
Just For Kids!
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo offers fun activities and classes for all ages!
Junior Zookeeper (Ages 3, 4-5 & 6-8) – So you think you want to care for animals at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo? Join us for this exciting class where we will discover what it takes to be a Zookeeper.
Expedition Madagascar (Ages 4-5, 6-8 & 8-12) – Pack your bags, we’re traveling to Madagascar! Well, at least the newest exhibit at Omaha’s Zoo.
Animal Tracking (Ages 4-5 & 6-8) – Become a super sleuth and learn how to track animals in the wild.
Pre-registration and payment is required for all classes and day camps. To register or for more information, please call (402) 738-2092 or click here.
Sleep Under the Stars
Opera for the Cure Aims to Embrace, Inspire
It’s a frightening, emotional diagnosis shared by far too many women and their families. Breast cancer is a disease that has touched nearly all of us in some way.
This October, the journey through breast cancer for both survivors and their loved ones will be explored and embraced through a healing musical experience like no other.
Opera Omaha, in a unique partnership with the Nebraska Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, will present “Opera for the Cure,” a dramatic and moving multimedia concert about the journey through breast cancer that has captivated thousands with its uplifting messages of hope and determination. Patterned after the nationally acclaimed “Sing for the Cure —A Proclamation of Hope,” which has been performed across the country for the past decade, the performance is a beautiful affirmation of the human spirit in the face of cancer.
Opera for the Cure will recognize not only the survivor’s experience but also those of “co-survivors” — the partners, children, siblings and friends who are critical supporters in the battle with breast cancer.
“Throughout this emotional performance, Opera Omaha will pay tribute to survivors and their families, as well as to those we have lost, through music, singing, photography and stories,” said John Wehrle, Opera Omaha General Director. “The performance itself is a journey, and it’s the journey of life that counts. This proclamation of hope will be uplifting and will leave the audience inspired.”
The partnership between Komen and Opera Omaha began last winter, when Wehrle approached Susan G. Komen Executive Director Lynette Farhart about producing “Opera for the Cure” in Omaha.
According to Farhart, Wehrle’s emotional connection to the production, coupled with the show’s subtitle — A Proclamation of Hope —easily won her over. “Ultimately the message is: What are we going to do about this, and who is going to do it? It’s the community that’s going to make the difference and help each person get through it,” Farhart said.
In keeping with that community spirit, the public is invited to participate in the journey by submitting survivor and co-survivor stories and photos at operaforthecure.org by Oct. 1, 2010. The website will display these inspirational stories and photos through the weekend of the performance, and a few will be selected for projection on stage, for display in the lobby of the Orpheum Theatre and in promotional materials advertising Opera for the Cure.
According to Farhart, this is a performance not to be missed. “Sometimes when you see a really great movie, you cry through the whole thing even though you really aren’t sad. You’re relating to it. It’s touching and moving. This is like that. You walk away wanting to make a difference.”
Opera for the Cure performances are Friday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 17th at 2 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets go on sale August 30th for as low as $19, and $5 of each ticket purchased goes to Komen Nebraska. To purchase tickets go to ticketomaha.com or call (402) 345-0606
Mt. Crescent’s “Leap For a Cure” Mud Run
Run, Crawl, Climb, Slip… & Leap! This is a great day of fun for anyone, any age at any level!
A portion of all proceeds will go to the Leap for a Cure Organization. For information on this amazing organization and all the wonderful things they are doing in our community to help the fight against brain cancer please visit www.leapforacure.com
DATE: Saturday September 18th, 11:00 a.m.
Race Day Registration Closes at 10:00am
COURSES:
3 Mile Course – This course will include all the challenge of a trail run with the added fun of a mud run! Enjoy the mountainous terrain, breath-taking views and the boot-camp style obstacle along the way. And let’s not forget the mud pit finish!
1-Mile Fun Run – This shortened course will include a fun 1-mile run through some obstacles before racers venture into the mud pit!
4 Person Relay Team – This relay race will take place on the 3-mile course. First team to finish the course win’s the Mountain Muck Trophy! Costumes are highly encouraged!
Polliwog Jog – This kids course for ages 12 & under will include a fun obstacle course and lots and lots of mud! Your kids aren’t going to want to miss this one!
AWARDS & PRIZES:
Awards will be presented at the post race celebration. Awards & prizes will be given to the top finishers in each category. Best team, individual & kids costume will be decided by race officials.
FESTIVITIES:
Food tent & beer garden will be available throughout the event. Individual & 4 Person Relay Teams Boot Camp Style Obstacle Course & Mud Pit Post Race Party Costume Contest Awards, Prizes, Raffle, T-shirts Individual: 3-Mile Entry – $35. 1-Mile Fun Run – $35. Team: 3-Mile 4 Person Team (MUST be 4 members) – $140. Kids: Polliwog Jog (12 & under) – $15.2010 Cale’s Caddies Classic – Cale Ferrin Fundraiser – Miracle Hills Golf Course September 17th
Friday, September 17th – Noon Shotgun Start – Miracle Hills Golf Course – 18 Holes – Scramble Format
It’s that time of year again! I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who donated to Cale’s Caddies last year. This little kid just means the world to us and the event was a success thanks to all of your help.
It’s a new year – the date is quickly approaching and we need more teams! The deadline to sign-up for golf is Friday, September 10, 2010. There is limited space (we ran out last year), so be sure to save your spot soon!
Please join us for some golf and a great time, while raising funds for our favorite little guy and his battle with Fanconi Anemia. Click here to view the details of the event, or see the attached PDF flyer. Dinner and drink tickets are included with golf and there will also be chances to win door prizes, pin prizes, raffle, and much more! If you cannot make it to play golf, but would like to join us for the evening celebration – the ‘dinner only’ option is available. The website for reference is www.calescaddies.com.
Join in on the fun – let’s make this a huge success for Cale and his family and enjoy the outdoors before it gets too cold. Thank you for all your support and continued prayers. Hope to see you soon! I also hope that you forward this along to everyone you know… The more the better! 
Below are quick links to the various pages and an email from the hosts.
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Joe Morrow
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