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It Takes A Village To Put On A Fashion Show

Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 5:30am

A model poses at the end of the runway wearing headliner Lauren Bander’s collection. (Josie Charron / The Daily Record)

Omaha Fashion Week has quickly become one of Omaha’s largest events. With two shows a year, one in the spring and one in the fall, OFW has earned its spot as the 4th largest fashion show in the country and has an impressive list of sponsors such as Tito’s Vodka, Develop Model Management, and Milan Laser Hair Removal. However, it would be impossible for all this to happen if it wasn’t for all of the volunteers OFW has gained over the years.

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American Cancer Society Big Dig Provides Day Of Fun For Children

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 4:00am

Omaha, NE – Sunday, September 11, 2022, the Omaha Metro community will have the opportunity to explore excavators, backhoes, scissor lifts and many other pieces of large equipment at the Big Dig, an event that supports the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge Nebraska located in Omaha. The event will run from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the site on Hwy 370 & 150th Street. This event is free and open to the public.

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NSEA Launches ‘Public School Proud’ Campaign

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 3:00am

Lincoln, Nebraska — The Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) announced today the launch of an outreach campaign that highlights how public schools are providing opportunities for all students and the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.

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Outlook Enrichment’s ‘Vision Beyond Sight’ Offers Night Of Blues, Booze & BBQ For The Blind

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 2:00am

Outlook’s Enrichment’s largest fundraiser of the year — Vision Beyond Sight — moves outdoors for the first time ever for a night of Blues, Booze & BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the SumTur Amphitheater. The event’s proceeds will support Outlook Enrichment’s programs, which empower people living with vision loss with the skills and tools to achieve their goals.

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Magnolia Mother’s Trust Marks A History-Making Three Cycles Of Paying Black Mothers $1,000 A Month

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 1:00am

The Magnolia Mother’s Trust is now the longest-running guaranteed income program in the United States. But the program, which gives Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi, $1,000 a month for one year, no strings attached, was never meant to last forever.

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PMP And Heartland Family Service Invite Public To Join Hands Across Bridge To Celebrate Recovery Month

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 12:00pm

OMAHA, Neb. – In celebration of National Recovery Month, PMP – Prevention Means Progress is sponsoring the Tenth Annual “Hands Across the Bridge for Recovery” on Saturday, September 10 at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

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The Hope Center For Kids “Summer Of Growth And Opportunity”

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 4:00am

Wednesday, August 3rd marked the culmination of the Metro Omaha Optimist’s 14th Year of partnering with The Hope Center for Kids. Our “Summer of Growth and Opportunity” this year provided the youth with educational and fun field trips to Glacier Creek Preserve, Schramm Park & Aquarium, Bellevue Berry Farm, the Children’s Museum, and Zorinsky Water Park. The youth earned these trips by participating in the Hope Center’s summer programs.

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Why Hosting The Olympics Isn’t As Great As You Think

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 3:00am

The USA Olympic swim team poses for a picture after the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. The next U.S. Olympic swimming team will be determined in a football stadium. USA Swimming announced Tuesday, March 29, 2022 that its trials for the 2024 Paris Games will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium, the massive home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. (Jeff Roberson / AP Photo)

Six months have passed since the Beijing Winter Olympics, and we are two years away from the 2024 Summer Games to be held in Paris. But as the world gets itself amped up for the best athletes in the world to show what they have worked so hard for, it’s important to take a step back and examine just how much work and cost goes into the cities that end up hosting the games.

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Omaha Mobile Stage Hosts Free Youth Talent Show Modeled After Good Fellows Show Wagon

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 4:00am

Omaha, Neb.—Registration is open for three September dates of the Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show, modeled after the city’s beloved Good Fellows Show Wagon.

The talent show is open to youth ages 3 to 18 and all performing arts disciplines. Performances are limited to 4 minutes and are judged on talent, originality, and showmanship.

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16th Annual Nonprofit Summit Of The Midlands

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 3:00am

OMAHA, Neb. (Aug. 15, 2022) – The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) will support nonprofits in turning moments into movements at its 16th annual Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel and Conference Center. Registration is now available for the Summit.