Category: Omaha

Omaha Youth Group Volunteers for Open Door Mission

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A group of Omaha youth from St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox church volunteered at Timberlake Outreach Center at the of the Open Door Mission by sorting donated clothing. Previous to that they participated in a special speech competition, St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Parish Festival. St. John Chrysostom was known for his great skill and elquence in oration.

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Contact us at info@omahanebraska.com with your church group activities.

Open Door Mission
2828 North 23rd Street East
Omaha, NE 68110
402-422-1111
http://www.opendoormission.org

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Ave
Omaha, Nebraska
402-345-7103
http://www.stjohnsgreekorthodox.org

Robots! Robots! Robots!-Nebraska Robotics Expo on 18 February at the SAC Museum

Love tech? Love Robots? Want to get your kids or friends interested?

Don’t miss Nebraska Robotics Expo Program 2017 in Ashland at the SAC Museum on 18 Februay.

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Here is a schedule for some of the events:
7:30 am Team Check-In
8:30 am Opening Ceremony (Atrium)
9:00 am FLL events begin (Hangar B and Restoration Hangar)
9:30 am CEENBoT Showcase events begin (Hangar A)
9:30 am – 3:30 pm Free Events and Competitions
4:00 pm FLL Closing Ceremony (Hangar B)
4:00 pm CEENBoT Showcase Closing Ceremony (Hangar A)

Check out the PDF below for more information.

NebraskaRoboticsExpoProgram2017

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
28210 W Park Hwy
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-3100

Omaha Event: Free screening of Sabrina at Film Streams, 14 February

Film Streams presents a special free screening of 1954’s “Sabrina,” starring Audrey Hepburn in the title role, with Humphrey Bogart and William Holden.

Film Streams – Ruth Sokolof Theater
1340 Mike Fahey Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 933-0529 x 11

Omaha Event: The Five Irish Tenors, 9 February

This quintet of Irish tenors mix humor and charm with technical proficiency to bring you a unique stylistic experience. The Omaha concert starts at 7:30 pm, with tickets at $15 and up.

Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606

Happy New Year! Omaha Chinese Celebrate This Weekend! 4 February

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Sun Nin Fai Lok!
Gung Hei Fat Choi!
Happy New Year!
Happy Year of the Rooster!

All are welcome to attend and celebrate. I went last year and it was great fun and filled with beautiful dancing.

From an email I received:
Nebraska Chinese Association (NCA, formerly OCCA) invites you to john us and celebrate the Year of the Rooster on the Feb 4th., 2017 at Westside Middle School.

Ticket price: $15 for members; $20 for non-members; $10 for kids under 10; The 2017 Gala ticket sales *
*at: Asian Market at 321 N. 76th Street, Omaha or Online at http://www.omahachinese.

Event schedule:
4:30 – 6:30 pm: Kids activities; Lion Dance; sponsor exhibitions
5:00 – 6:30 pm: Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Cultural Performance

Location:
Westside Middle School
8601 Arbor Street
Omaha, NE 68124

Omaha Event: The Sound of Music at the Orpheum Theater, 24-29 January

See and hear the musical story of the Von Trapp Family as performed in this new production of The Sound of Music, as directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien. Shows are at 7:30 pm Tuesday-Thursday, 8 pm on Friday, 2 and 8 pm on Saturday, and 1:30 and 7:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $30 and up.

Orpheum Theater
409 S. 16th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606

Fire at Sons of Italy Hall! Omaha Fire

On Saturday, January 14, 2017 3:22 PM, I received the below letter with the sad news of the fire at the Sons of Italy Hall.

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“Dear members and friends of Sons of Italy

On Friday afternoon, the fire at the hall caused extensive damage to the interior (bar, kitchen, and storage room, as well
as smoke and water damage of the building.

President Pruse has been notified and is in contact with the Organizations’ officers.

At this time, we do not know the cause of the fire.

Our insurance company/agent will work with the insurance adjuster to determine the plan of action.

The building was secured Friday evening, as well as being winterized to prevent further damage.

The State and Colombo Lodge will provide updates as they come available.

George V. Grillo”

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The Sons of Italy Foundation was founded in 1959. The hall had three dining rooms. The main floor seated 236. The Ceschia room seated 82 and the basement seated 72.

The Thursday lunches were renown in Omaha as watering holes for politicians and the site of many a business deal, making this truly an Omaha tradition.

You can read more of this philanthropic organization with our OmahaNebraska.com interview of the Omaha chapter of Sons of Italy at:

http://www.omahanebraska.com/sonsofitalylomaha

Omaha Event: Bobcat Goldthwait at the Funny Bone, 20 January

Known for his offbeat, honest commentary that has earned him a legion of fans, Bobcat Goldthwait comes to the Funny Bone Comedy Club for a three-night show. Friday’s shows are at 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm, Saturday’s shows are at 7 and 9:30, and Sunday’s show is at 7. Admission is $20.

Funny Bone Comedy Club
17305 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 493-8036