“St. Stanislaus
Annual
Polish Festival
Games, Prizes, Rides & Fun
August 21
Noon-8PM
41st & J St.
POLISH FOOD
Pierogi*Golumbki*Kielcasa*Polish Sausage
POLISH MUSIC
Many Bands
Free Shuttle Service
Park at Metro Community College at 30th & Gomez & ride ollie the Trolley to the festival”
This is one of my favorite Omaha Farmers Markets. It has a lot of fresh vegetables and locally made products.
Old Market on Saturdays
May 7 through October 1
8 AM to 12:30 PM
Old Market at 11th & Jackson Streets
For more information:
https://omahafarmersmarket.com
OmahaNebraska.com visited with Leigh Neary of Exist Green prior to this email interview.
What is your name?
Leigh Neary
What is your businesses name?
Exist Green, a zero-waste market + eco-boutique
How did you start your business?
I purchased the domain name existgreen.com almost 20 years ago, knowing that someday I would launch an eco-friendly business in the name. In the meantime, I pursued my education and career in environmental engineering, specializing in soil and groundwater remediation. As I worked to clean up old environmental disasters, I stayed updated on issues with plastic pollution, evolving data on climate change, and emerging contamination issues associated with personal care products. After 10 years of actively working as an environmental engineer, I decided it was time for me to begin tackling environmental issues from a different angle, and finally open a business under the Exist Green name.
How long have you been in business?
We opened our doors May 6, 2019, so have been open for over 3 years.
I realized as I was answering this that a lot of the questions can be answered by the attached PR sheet I put together and revised earlier this year. Please reference that for answers to some of the below questions (and maybe for a more streamlined answer to the above question).
What is your mission?
Help the community reduce their ecological footprint, while educating them on how to shop plastic-free, focus on reusable, sustainable swaps for everyday items, and buy just what they need to maintain a simple, but fulfilling lifestyle.
What do you sell?
Customers can find fresh produce, organic groceries, and plastic-free alternatives for every part of the home and body. Hundreds of items available for refill.
Please tell us about locally sourced items.
Locally grown hyper-seasonal produce, wild rice, organic popcorn, organic polenta, organic heirloom beans, locally made ceramics. We are constantly open to working with new local suppliers, which meet our strict set of criteria for
Anything special you would like to tell us about your business?
We are solar powered – and have been operating entirely zero waste ourselves since opening our doors in May 2019. All products are carefully curated for sustainable sourcing (e.g., no palm oil, petroleum products, or synthetic fragrances allowed in the products we carry)
What have you learned about business that may help other aspiring
entrepreneurs?
Understand evolution and flexibility must be part of a successful business model.
Why did you pick the Dundee neighborhood?
I lived in Dundee until my 5th birthday, so it feels like home. When moving back from California, I fell in love with the “walkability” of the neighborhood, and saw other environmental leaders residing in this area of the city.
What are some of the things that you like about Dundee?
See above
What is your website, address and public contact information?
https://existgreen.com
4914 Underwood Avenue, Suite A,
Omaha, NE 68132
402-502-0880
Are you doing something special for Dundee Day? If so, what.
Each year, Exist Green donates 100% compostable coffee cups, water and juice glasses, plates, and utensils to the annual pancake breakfast to make it a plastic-free and truly zero-waste event.
Don’t miss Dundee Day, Saturday, on 20 August in Dundee!!
Learn more at:
https://www.dundeeday.org
Want more on Dundee Days?
Check out:
Omaha Interview: Dundee Day Interview-Eric Kaplan
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-interview-dundee-day-interview-eric-kaplan
Dundee Day Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DundeeDay
OmahaNebraska.com Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/OmahaNebraskaDOTcom
This Omaha event is back for a second year since the pandemic.
Enjoy your Greek food and dance favorites at Omaha’s Original Greek Festival at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Location:
602 Park Ave
Omaha, NE 68105
Sign on Left:
Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival
August 19-20
Ta-Ha-Zoukaq Park, Elkhorn
Sign on Right:
Corporate Cycling Challenge
August 21
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Enjoy this Omaha event, Opera Outdoors on 19 at Turner Park
“Opera Outdoors
Opera al Aire Libre
Opera Omaha
Aug 19 |7PM | Turner Park”
Here’s the schedule from the website located at:
https://www.dundeeday.org/schedule.html
Dundee *Day* Street Festival (8am – 3pm)
8:00am – 11:00am Pancake Breakfast
8:00am – 3:00pm Retail Vendors and Community Groups
8:30am – 9:30am Dundee Dash 5k Run, presented by Dundee Pediatrics
10:00am – 10:45am Free Barre Class from The Barre Code (at The Sunks)
10:00am – 3:00pm Local Food Vendors
10:00am – 3:00pm Dundee Pediatrics Kids Village and Bounce Houses
10:30am – 11:45am Annual Dundee Day Parade
12:00pm – 12:45pm Free Yoga Class from Lotus House of Yoga (at The Sunks)
12:00pm – 12:45pm BAND – Omaha Street Percussion – 50th & Underwood
1:15pm – 2:00pm BAND – School of Rock
2:30pm – 3:15pm BAND – Musical Kids
Dundee *Night* Beer Garden (4pm – 12pm)**
4:00pm – 12:00pm Local Food and Drink Vendors and Lawn Games
4:00pm The Festertones
4:45pm Acoustic Set – Trevor Aden
5:15pm Peach Truck
6:15pm Acoustic Set – Lonesome Creek
6:45pm Linoma Mashers
7:45pm Acoustic Set – Dave Berman
8:15pm Rhythm Collective
9:45pm Acoustic Set – John Fino
10:15pm Satchel Grande
Want more on Dundee Days?
Check out:
Omaha Interview: Dundee Day Interview-Eric Kaplan
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-interview-dundee-day-interview-eric-kaplan
Omaha Interview: Dundee Day Interview- Leigh Neary of Exist Green
https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/omaha-interview-dundee-day-interview-leigh-neary-of-exist-green
Dundee Day Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DundeeDay
Dundee Day Website
https://www.dundeeday.org
OmahaNebraska.com Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/OmahaNebraskaDOTcom
What is your name?
Eric Kaplan
What do you want people to know about Dundee?
Dundee is one of the best neighborhoods in America. Not kidding. In 2011, the American Planning Association named Dundee as one of the best neighborhoods in America! It is a walkable, historic “small town” in the middle of Omaha where you’re certain to run into your neighbors and friends while you shop, enjoy dinner, or savor an ice cream cone. Dundee was one of the first suburbs in Omaha and it’s historic homes and big trees will beckon you.
How did Dundee Day begin and evolve?
Dundee Day began as an unofficial series of sidewalk sales back in the 1950’s. In 1992, it became an officially planned event to include vendor booths and activities for kids. Over the years, the event has grown to include over 100 vendors (plus our great merchants); a huge classic “hometown” parade with fire trucks, marching bands, classic cars, Stormtroopers, and more; a kids village; a pancake breakfast; a 5K run; local music during the day, supporting community groups; and a great slate of local music throughout the afternoon and into the night.
How did you start volunteering for Dundee Day?
I have been involved in festivals and events for over 25 years. When my wife and I moved to Omaha in 2011, I was looking for a way to get involved with the events in Omaha. I started as a setup volunteer for Dundee Day to lend a hand to something right in my own backyard. I had always mentioned that I’d be willing to do more than just “day of” work and, in 2017, the merchants asked if I would be willing to join the Production Team and step into the role of Production Manager. It was a little rough my first year, but our team of merchants and residents hit our stride in 2019 and have been getting better and better every year!
What do you want people to know about Dundee Day?
It may be cliche, but there really is something for everyonepancakes and great food trucks and food vendors if you’re hungry; a 5K run if you’re up for something physical; a kids village for the young ones to play and have fun; woodworking, art, jewelry, community groups, school outreach, great local vendors, and lots more for your retail therapy; a used book sale to restock the home library; a mobile makerspace to try your hand at 3D printing, electronics, and laser cutting; and so much more! Plus, Dundee Day is proud to present “Dundee Night” as a full afternoon and evening of local food, drink, and amazing local music for the whole family to enjoy! The Dundee Night event includes lawn games and free admission and is a great way to catch up with your neighbors and enjoy a great piece of Dundee!
What are some of the things that you like about Dundee?I love the walkability. It’s not uncommon for my wife and I to wander up to Underwood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and dessert. I get my hair cut, go to the dentist, and shop in Dundee. And beyond the business district, Dundee is a great community of neighbors. I love chatting with my neighbors out on the front sidewalk in the Spring and Summer, catching up and handing out candy on an amazing Halloween evening (while sitting among my heavily decorated front yard), and trading off shoveling each others’ sidewalks in the Winter.
Do you live in Dundee?
I have lived on Cass Street in Dundee since moving to Omaha in 2011.
Why did you pick Dundee?
When we were house hunting, we wanted a community of classic homes and landscaping that wasn’t “cookie cutter”. The architecture, mature landscaping, and business district reminded my wife and I of a classic neighborhood in Atlanta that we had always admired. Dundee presented everything we were looking for.
What is the Dundee Day website, address and public contact information?
https://www.dundeeday.org
DundeeDayOMA@gmail.com
and for reference in Google
5001 Underwood Avenue
Omaha, NE 68132
What should we know about the Dundee Day Production Team?
While I’m proud to have the title of “Production Manager” for Dundee Day, there is an AMAZING team of people bringing Dundee Day to life! We are all volunteers and we are a diverse mix of local merchants and neighborhood residents. Everyone has their roles and areas of responsibility and we bring it all together on August 20th for our great neighborhood. We truly believe we are producing “The Best Neighborhood Event in Omaha’s Best Neighborhood!”
Don’t miss Dundee Day, Saturday, on 20 August in Dundee!!
Learn more at:
https://www.dundeeday.org
Get tickets and more information at:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/barrelvine/676505
Aksarben Village on Sundays
May 8 through October 16
9 AM to 1 PM
Aksarben Village at 67th Street & Mercy Road
For more information:
https://omahafarmersmarket.com
