Omaha Event: Santa Lucia Festival, 1-4 August

Don’t miss one of Omaha’s most beloved and oldest festivals-Santa Lucia Festival! It’s also one of mine!!

Good food and great people are a combination that is the best. Add to that the devotion and love for their patron saint, Santa Lucia, and desire to show that love to others makes this festival an inviting welcoming feel like you’ve just been invited to a family Sunday dinner.

Besides all of that-this year is extra special as it is the 100th year of this celebration!

The Santa Lucia Festival starts this Thursday, 1 August and running until Sunday, 4 August

For more information go to:
https://www.santaluciafestival.com

Santa Lucia Festival
10TH & Willam in the Little Italy neighborhood

Omaha Ribbon Cutting: Ebony 3 Ivory Beauty Supplies, 2 August

From our friends at the Midlands African Chamber:


Omaha, NE – July 26th, 2024
Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midlands African Chamber, Inc
Email: Info@midlandsafricanchamber.com Website: www.midlandsafricanchamber.com Tel: (402)881-0343

Ebony 2 Ivory Beauty Supplies, LLC Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Ebony 2 Ivory Beauty Supplies, LLC is pleased to announce the grand opening of the second beauty store at 7418 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68112. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Ebony 2 Ivory Beauty Supplies’ Founder, Tammy Bitting, began her entrepreneurship journey by starting a cleaning service while working full-time at the federal courthouse. She soon discovered that managing a business demanded a level of dedication that made it challenging to juggle raising a family and maintaining a full-time job. Prioritizing her family, she put her entrepreneurial aspirations on hold.

In 2019, Tammy took a bold step forward, leasing a space in Bellevue to launch her first beauty supply store. Her timing coincided with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, presenting significant challenges. Despite these obstacles, Tammy successfully operated her Bellevue store for four years. Building on this success, she’s now looking to expand her business by opening a second store.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ebony 2 Ivory Beauty Supplies to our Chamber and the local business community,” said Karine Sokpoh, Founder and CEO of the Midlands African Chamber. “Tammy’s story is a testament to resilience and determination, and we are proud to support her as she expands her business.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature remarks from Tammy Bitting, Karine Sokpoh, and other notable community leaders. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to tour the store, enjoy light refreshments, and explore the wide range of beauty products available.

“We are excited to open our doors in Omaha and continue serving the community with top-notch beauty supplies,” said Tammy Bitting. “Our goal is to create a welcoming space where everyone can find products that cater to their individual beauty needs.”

The Midlands African Chamber invites the community to join in celebrating this new addition to the local business landscape. The event is free and open to the public.

Event Details:
– Date August 2nd, 2024
– Time: 5:00 PM
– Location: 7418 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68112
For more information about Ebony2Ivory Beauty Supplies or to RSVP for the event, please contact Tammy Bitting at 531-999-3862, ebony2Ivorybeautysupplies@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/tpumFCjjv43ccpUa9

The Midlands African Chamber is dedicated to supporting and promoting African American and minority-owned businesses in the region. The Chamber fosters economic growth and community empowerment through networking, advocacy, and professional development.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Email: Info@midlandsafricanchamber.com Website: www.midlandsafricanchamber.com Tel: (402)881-0343

Please come out and support this new business and attend the ribbon cutting.

Omaha Event: Benson Days, 27-28 July

Benson Days is a great Omaha event, you’ll want to attend.

From their website:

” The events below are our 2024 lineup:

Saturday

Pancake Feed with The Pancake Man 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Parade 10:00 a.m.
Creative and Community Friends booth spaces on Maple Street in Downtown Benson 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Block Party, 2725 North 60th Avenue, 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Benson Splash Party at Stonebridge Christian Church Benson Campus
​2702 North 61st Street 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sunday

Benson Bicycle Ride with Mode Shift Omaha 9:00 a.m.
Yoga in the Park with Yoga Now in Grace Young Park 9:00 a.m.
Benson Commercial District Historical Building Walking Tour 10:00 a.m.
Community Church Service at Immanuel Lutheran Church 10:00 a.m. with lunch following
C3 Kickball Tournament in park tbd 11:00 a.m. check in, games start at noon
C3 Kickball games are noon, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00
C3 Kickball Tournament Afterparty at Barchen Beer Garden, 6:30 p.m”

More at:
https://www.bensondays.com

Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben, 28 July

Omaha Farmers Market purple sign with white letters and white outline mushroom with Aksarben in the background. Text states, “”OMAHA FARMERS MARKET, MAY 5 thru OCT 13, SUNDAYS, Aksarben Village, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.”

Enjoy the Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben on Sundays (5 May -13 October 13) from 9 AM to 1 PM with food, booths, veggies and more!

Aksarben Village
67th Street & Mercy Road​​
https://omahafarmersmarket.com/aksarben-village/

Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben, 21 July

Omaha Farmers Market purple sign with white letters and white outline mushroom with Aksarben in the background. Text states, “”OMAHA FARMERS MARKET, MAY 5 thru OCT 13, SUNDAYS, Aksarben Village, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.”

Enjoy the Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben on Sundays (5 May -13 October 13) from 9 AM to 1 PM with food, booths, veggies and more!

Aksarben Village
67th Street & Mercy Road​​
https://omahafarmersmarket.com/aksarben-village/