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“when you know, you know,” LAURIE VICTOR KAY, OF LAURIE AND CHARLES PHOTOGRAPHS, LIKES TO SAY. AND NOT JUST ABOUT THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND HER PROFESSIONAL INSTINCTS. WHEN SHE MET CHARLES KAY, JR., HE KNEW, TOO.

Although they both attended Omaha Central and graduated only two years apart, Laurie and charles Kay actually met well after high school in 1996, becoming engaged three short weeks after their first meeting and marrying barely a year after that.

knowing we’ve only known working together. we met in a photo studio, we started our business, and then we got married.

Eighteen years, two children and a successful photography business later, they still know.

“We’ve only known working together,” Charles said.

“We met in a photo studio, we started our business, and then we got married.”

~ CHARLES KAY

The couple, who both have college degrees in photography, have photographed famous faces like pro golfer Tiger Woods and actor Michael Imperioli, and nationally recognized local subjects such as moviemaker Alexander Payne and artist Jun Kaneko. They’ve shot commercial work for major companies like Nike and world-renowned organizations like the American Red Cross, plus an array of local clients from Wheatfield’s to Bungalow 8 to the University of Nebraska Medical Center and The Orthodontic Group. Their images have appeared in esteemed publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and The New York Times, and their work hangs in New York, Chicago and other galleries.

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Before their high-profile work, the Kays started out in personal portraiture, and it remains the core of their business together. They specialize in finding the beauty in everyday people, like the little girl hugging her mother’s leg as she peers up past the pregnant belly concealing her unborn sibling.

Or the vigorous young man in his prime bridging the generation gap with a protective arm around his aged grandfather. There are lovely brides, business and community leaders who exude confidence, playful couples, teens on the cusp of adulthood. And of course, families and children at all stages from angelic toddlers to squirrely school-agers to young teens at the peak of physical awkwardness.

“All those phases are beautiful and I really mean that.

We are capturing, truly, this moment in time,” Laurie said. “I’ve always loved the notion of having that work in their homes.”

“I love our commercial work, but people really cherish those portraits, and that’s why it’s such a big part of it,” Charles added. “When we’re doing a commissioned portrait for a client, I always think of it at the end of the day – especially if it’s their own children – when they’re shutting off the lights and walking through the room. You walk by that portrait, and you might stop and pause when that portrait is speaking to you for some reason.”

They’ve photographed sleepy newborns and even captured precious but bittersweet final portraits of individuals whose families knew their time together was running out. The couple have photographed every phase of life, and for some families, multiple generations.

preserving all those phases are beautiful and i really mean that. we are capturing, truly, this moment in time. i’ve always loved the notion of having that work in [people’s] homes. ~ LAURIE KAY

“I’m photographing people I photographed as babies,” Charles said. “I’ve done their wedding portrait and their babies’ portraits.”

One reason why families return to chronicle the next stage, and a factor in the success of the couple’s business, is that the Kays take time with their subjects in studio to ensure that a truly unique portrait emerges, he explained.

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“It’s when the person who commissioned the portrait looks at the images and says ‘that’s the one’,” Charles said. “You always have to connect with them. I really enjoy photographing and meeting people; I like the conversation that happens in a photo shoot.”

That connection also helps the photographers identify the most meaningful images, which aren’t necessarily those that fit an idealized – or standardized – vision of how a client thinks he or she should appear, Laurie said.

“It’s part of our job, to help curate that,” Laurie said.

“I like something that is a little bit left of center... a little bit off, a little bit unexpected.”

With their multitasking studio team of what Charles refers to as “uber-perfection people”, including Kevin Jones and Amy Schmeeckle, each portrait is eyed by several people as part of the painstaking retouching and finishing process.

“It’s a balance: what do you leave, what do you keep? It’s definitely an art, and there’s no formula,” Laurie said. Charles added, “You want it to still feel like a person...not made by Mattel.”

“I think our whole business, our whole career right now, is really about relationships – those with our portrait clients, our commercial clients, and gallery owners and collectors,” Laurie added.

Their commercial work has come to them mostly through referrals, much of it branching out from a global branding campaign for Accenture starting a decade ago. Commercial opportunities multiplied as the couple’s availability to travel mostly in the U.S. but sometimes internationally, both with and without their children in tow, increased.

“The professional side is so, so important to us that if we’re shooting jobs that involve very long shoot days, that’s just not fair to the kids,” Laurie said.

“There’s a delineation for sure between certain jobs where they’re with us and (when) they’re not.”

“Commercially, we grew that business once our kids were of the age where we could leave and go do those things,” Charles explained. “We’re very handon parents, but there have been times when we’ve missed birthdays and it’s just a bummer. I always try to make the effort to ‘be there’ as often as possible, maybe to a fault. We’ve turned down jobs because of (family) things.”

Charles is a second-generation photographer, and he sees creative abilities in both his children, but he doesn’t envision the business evolving into ©Laurie and Charles and Miles and Evie Photographs. Son Miles is 14 and interested in writing and studying business, and 12-year-old daughter Evie aspires to be a pediatric oncology surgeon, he said. “They’re really smart kids who are having fun.”

the couple renovated in 2005 to create studio, office, framing workshop and storage space under one roof. It still has a darkroom, although the business has transitioned to digital. As they always have, the Kays use a variety of shooting equipment from Hasselblad and Leica to Canon and Polaroid, but they’re staunch Mac fans when it comes to the post-processing side of the business. They’ve been online for years, with the studio and collaborative website at laurieandcharles.com and individual work at charleskayjr.com and laurievictorkay.com.

“When we went to digital, we waited until the best product came out for us,” Charles said. “It cost more than my first car – no, more than my current car – when we made the investment to go digital.”

“I had told Charles we’re never going to change to digital until I can have a print that’s done with portraits that is equal or better,” Laurie said, adding that she’s also glad to do away with the chemicals used in photo processing, both personally and environmentally.

Even in this age of selfies and technological leaps and bounds such as cellphone cameras, Photoshop and Instagram, clients still ‘get’ the difference between snapshots and professional portraits, Charles said.

Both adult Kays, who live in Dundee, have served on various boards including the Omaha Children’s Museum and The Rose, among others, and they regularly contribute their professional services to “Another element that is still something people nonprofit organizations. As alumni, and with their appreciate is our hand-finished prints, and we’re son set to enter Central High School in the fall, they still printing to standards that are museum quality. are both active with the Central High School This beautiful finished, framed piece that we Foundation. Much of the Kays’ other volunteer deliver to clients’ homes hang it on their activity in recent years has also been connected to walls...that whole process makes people their children. appreciate that even more,” Laurie explained.

“I personally come from a family that was involved philanthropically and it is something that you do pass down,” Laurie said. “Hopefully I can teach my children, as well, to be involved with their community and reach out, and this is a great community to be involved in.”Wide shot Laurie and Charles Photographs is located downtown at 1412 Howard Street, in a building

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“Let us slow down here, and let us do our study in the studio and really capture a true portrait.”

Capturing true portraits in the lives of others and in their own is the essence of this couple’s life.

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growing we do live and breathe what we do, and we’ve been able to make each other better at everything. over the years i think it’s really made our work stronger. ~ LAURIE KAY

EDITORS NOTE: metroMAGAZINE and ALH Publications, Inc. have enjoyed a long and rewarding collaborative relationship with Laurie and Charles Kay. Their beautiful images have adorned nearly a decade of our covers and features, and we are deeply and genuinely grateful for their investment in our vision and mission, and their contributions to the integrity of our work. ~The Editors of metroMAGAZINE

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it’s been truly amazing to watch our youth work together and grow as young people through the helping with horsepower bike rebuild program. it’s been an amazing program that we intend to continue for years to come.

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knowing very little about the Omaha Home for Boys or its new Helping with Horsepower™ Bike Rebuild program didn’t detour Jeremy Colchin of Black Rose Machine Shop from agreeing to volunteer.

In fact, as the 16-week project – dismantling, redesigning and customizing a Harley Davidson Heritage Softail motorcycle to be raffled to benefit OHB youth and programs – progressed, Jeremy realized the more he worked with the young men and women, the more he saw a lot of himself in them.

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~ JEFF MORAN

OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS PRESIDENT AND CEO

“Working with the youth definitely took me back to my own days of thinking I knew more than everyone else, so it was a great opportunity for me to pass along to them some of the life lessons I’ve learned,” said Colchin, who oversaw the bike customization along with his dad, Mike, with OHB youth.

The Colchins present an image and message that many of the youth at the Omaha Home for Boys located in North Omaha haven’t seen in a while or may have never seen.

It’s one that shows a parent and child working together toward a common goal – and how that relationship continuously evolves but remains strong despite disagreements and differences of opinion.

When asked to facilitate OHB’s Helping with Horsepower program late last year, Jeremy said they both saw it as an opportunity to give back – a chance to teach and help restore lives at the same time. The idea behind the program is to show OHB youth that damage can be undone. While the youth at Omaha Home for Boys work to restore their project motorcycle, they also work to repair the damage to their lives.

“Within five minutes, I knew I wanted to be involved,” said Jeremy, who spent every Tuesday night from early January to mid-May working on the project.

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approaching its 100th anniversary, the omaha home for boys is revving up for another century of strengthening youth and families in the community – using a national bike program to teach youth it’s never too late to rebuild and redirect their lives.

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“It's an opportunity to use what I know and to teach kids something good.”

Mike agrees, saying that he sees the Helping with Horsepower program as a means to an end with a powerful result.

“It has a lot to do with giving these younger guys and gals direction, something to shoot for,” he said. “It is a philosophy. And I enjoy giving guidance. When we first started, some of them didn't know one end of a screwdriver from the other end. It's really been rewarding to see them learn, and their enthusiasm was very rewarding.”

home sweet home The Omaha Home for Boys was founded in 1920 after the Douglas County, Neb., social welfare community sought a facility to care for homeless and needy youth in the downtown Omaha area. Twelve Masonic lodges in the area stepped up to support the cause.

The Home’s promise – to help youth become more successful, productive and independent adults who contribute positively to and responsibly in their community – still continues more than 90 years after its founding. Today, the Home provides care and support for at-risk youth ages 10-24 as part of its mission of Strengthening Youth and Families on its beautiful, wooded campus in North Omaha.

The Omaha Home for Boys is committed to providing services to young men and women (OHB serves young women through its Jacobs’ Place Transitional and Branching Out Independent Living programs) through family-style, community-based programs supported by education. OHB is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization providing services to youth regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. With its 100th anniversary a short seven years in the future, OHB will continue to adapt and change to meet the needs of children and families throughout the community.

One of those young guys who has been impacted by OHB’s mission and also has benefitted from the Helping with Horsepower program is Joseph. He came to OHB last fall and has been a part of the Inspiration Hill Residential Program ever since.

A regular participant in the bike program, Joseph has seen a different side of the life he has lived most of his adolescence. He said the program has given him a new perspective – and hope that there is a brighter, happier side to life.

“Everybody had so much fun with it,” he said. “There was no arguing, and there were always lots of smiles.”

A high school junior, Joseph said he hopes to return to live with his family in Grand Island later this year. As someone who has a strong interest in becoming a mechanic, everything he’s done and learned in the program has proven to be valuable practice.

“I just pretty much need to switch my life around and do something good,” he said. “When I go home, I'll have a new way of seeing things. This project gave me a perspective I didn’t have before.”

a growing experience And he’s not alone. The general feeling among regular participants in the weekly program is that this has been a valuable experience about communication, compromise and, ultimately, compassion.

“It’s been a great experience of teamwork and communication,” said Sam, who lives at OHB’s co-ed transitional living Jacobs’ Place apartments and came to the program mid-way through the project. “I’m pretty shy, so this has also

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been a good confidence-builder for me. I wasn’t sure I could do this when I started, but it taught me that I can. I know now that I can do anything I put my mind to.”

The idea for rebuilding the motorcycle – designed and named “MishMash” by the youth involved – came from Laura Klock of Klock Werks Kustom Cycles in Mitchell, S.D., who developed the program for use around the country.

In 2010, Klock Werks was assisting in a “Dyno Shootout” and charity ride event for CASA, the Court-Appointed Special Advocates for children program in Mitchell. During planning meetings, the Klock Werks management team discussed a separate name for this “charity assistance” group that seemed to be naturally happening. It was then that the Helping with Horsepower program was born.

Having worked closely with Omaha Home for Boys Gifts Officer – Events Manager Trish Haniszewski on the project, Klock said she sees the OHB project as a model for other nonprofits – even though she admits all projects are unique because they take on the creativity of the kids involved, as well as the love and caring and valuable life lessons that go into each project.

“The Helping with Horsepower Program that is being implemented at Omaha Home for Boys is one of the most organized programs we currently have running,” said Klock, vice president of Klock Werks. “I've been continuously impressed with how well Trish has used the curriculum as a resource, and how well-coordinated all of the

youth, sponsors, volunteers and events involved in making the program successful have been.

“Implementation of the program is most successful when there is buy-in and support from the organization as a whole, and I've seen that at OHB. Signing up with us shows me, and I hope others, their willingness to be open-minded and also to implement new ways to positively affect the lives of the children in their care in a positive manner.”

Recently completed, MishMash will make the rounds throughout the community this summer at various parades, events, live radio remotes, etc., to sell raffle tickets ($20 each, 6 for $100). In addition to Black Rose, several other businesses in the Omaha community donated bike parts and services to make this project a success, including Top Dog Powder Coating LLC, Butterfields M.C. Parts, Performance Machine.com, Bruno’s Autoworks, Bad Dad and Industrial Plating Inc. The cycle will be raffled off at OHB’s Restoring Hearts with Bike Parts September 26 celebration dinner at the Hilton Omaha to raise funds for the home. Actor, producer and author Henry Winkler, who played “The Fonz” on TV's “Happy Days,” is the featured inspirational speaker.

“We really try to keep this motto in mind: ‘It’s as much about the message as it is the motorcycle,’” Trish said. “What sets this Bike Rebuild Program apart is the life messages that are taught through project based/hands-on learning, with the motorcycle as a tool."

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get involved Raffle tickets to win the customized motorcycle as well as tickets to the September 26 Restoring Hearts with Bike Parts event – including sponsorships, tables and individual seating – can be purchased by contacting Trish Haniszewski at 402-457-7034 or phaniszewski@omahahomeforboys.org or at www.omahahomeforboys.org.

More information, including a week-by-week photo collage showing the transformation of MishMash, can be found at www.omahahomeforboys.org.

Click on the “Get Involved” tab at the top of the page. A list of events to see the bike and buy tickets in person is on the website as well as on OHB’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

ANTHONY, WITH VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR JEREMY COLCHIN OF BLACK ROSE MACHINE SHOP

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SUMMER INSTITUTE

ROCK BANDS, DODGEBALL & CINDERELLA the ocm summer institute has it all: for a family-friendly summer outing, look no further than this extravaganza, which provides classes for the whole family and finishes off the week with a first-time performance of a commissioned score for the 1914 silent film CINDERELLA.

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WITH YOUR FAMILY THAT EVERY MEMBER ENJOYS CAN SOMETIMES SEEM IMPOSSIBLE. Fortunately, the Omaha Conservatory of Music (OCM) has you covered. The OCM is hosting their Summer Institute from July 14-20, and it promises to deliver musical wonders for the entire family.

options (& fun)

come from all over “kids the country. i think the draw is that the teaching faculty is nationally known, and so they get to work with people like david barg and maria newman.” ~ RUTH MEINTS, OCM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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The Institute is a week-long workshop that offers classes at the OCM for all age ranges and provides students with the ability to learn first-hand from guest artist faculty from around the country.

“There’s something for every single person in your family,” said Ruth Meints, OCM’s Executive Director.

“It’s very family-oriented.”

Interested participants can take full or half-day courses that include strings, voice/musical theater, piano, and contemporary music (which features East Coast rock band Goldrush). The Summer Institute also offers two auxiliary half-day programs. The first is the Junior Program which includes piano, strings, and voice and is for ages three to eight. The second is the Educator’s Workshop for teachers and adults, which holds classes like building confidence and conducting.

“What children like about [the Institute] is that they can do more than one thing,” said Meints. “They can play in orchestra and they can be in a rock band.

They can be in a rock band and also do musical theater.

They can do musical theater and also study piano, so there’s crossover into the various areas.”

And not all of the attending young people are from the Omaha area, either.

“Kids come from all over the country,” said Meints.

“I think the draw is that the teaching faculty is nationally known, and so they get to work with people like David Barg and Maria Newman.”

“There’s also the yearly faculty-student dodgeball [tournament] where the faculty demolish the students,” said Meints. “Actually, it’s the other way around.”

fairy tale In addition to the Summer Institute’s courses, the highlight this year is the July 20 performance of a score for the 1914 silent film Cinderella.

“This year’s topic is sound and cinema,” said Meints.

“We’ve had a variety of events throughout the year that have been building up to this final one.”

OCM commissioned Maria Newman to write the film score for Cinderella, which will be the first music written for the feature-length film since its original score premiered in 1914. The performance, played entirely by students, will feature the cinema orchestra conducted by Scott Hosfeld and will be held at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Westside Middle School’s Performing Arts Center.

“It’s an incredible teaching opportunity to have the students play live to something that can’t be changed,” said Maria Newman. “A film is completely unrelenting – if the music isn’t exactly with it, doing exactly what it’s supposed to be doing, then it doesn’t work.”

Newman’s also excited to showcase her Cinderella piece because “it’s absolutely family-friendly. It’s going to be interesting for the littlest child up to the most discerning adults.”

Having worked on numerous silent film compositions in the past, Newman has been at the Summer Institute for the last several years as a resident composer, even bringing her kids along to participate in the programs. She’s been recognized and commended by the United States Congress for her composition work, and she comes from an impressive musical background which starts with her father who won 9 Academy Awards for his film compositions, and her cousin is Randy Newman, the composer for the Toy Story films.

getting in on it In addition to the Cinderella showings, the rest of the day on July 20 will be filled with ensemble showcases, student performances of their original compositions, short film showings, and more. All events on July 20 are open to the public for a small fee of $10 per person (at the door or by phone). However, there are only 800 seats available, and Meints says it’s typically packed.

To make sure you don’t miss out on this family event, contact the Omaha Conservatory of Music at (402) 932 -4978 or visit the Summer Institute’s website to download a brochure of all events at omahacm.squarespace.com/institute/. You can also buy tickets to Cinderella online at www.omahacm.org for $10!

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“set yourself free”

no rules apply caitlin donahue, personal stylist • oolala! l.a. boutique

• Summer is finally hereand it’s hot out there. With busy schedules filled with baseball games, family vacations, and backyard barbecues, it’s a good time to set yourself free from the routines in your wardrobe.

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I have yet to see a more eloquent way of saying “Set Yourself Free” than the immortal words of William Shakespeare. We readily spend time and money repairing our homes and our cars, yet we are cursed with a Midwest sensibility that makes us feel guilty for taking care of ourselves. I know people who are almost ashamed that they get monthly facials or massages or are fearful of anybody finding out that they have had a cosmetic procedure. Each July we celebrate our national Independence Day…this July I challenge you to celebrate your own Independence day and “Set Yourself Free”! Try and find some relaxation time, treat yourself to a spa service, or visit with your physician about a cosmetic procedure.

This summer Be Well, but Be True to Yourself!

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you are not your mind

by deb brockmann

how are you responding to this statement?

Are you sAying, “yes, i know thAt,” or “whAt Are you tAlking About?” either wAy, i Am hAppy you’re engAged And interested. while you read this, i want you to be an observer of your mind’s thoughts. don’t stop to judge your judgment, just eavesdrop on your mind’s chit-chat. you can do this by “listening” to your thoughts without feeling good or bad about them and without thinking more thoughts about the thoughts that you just thought. sound crazy? that’s what our minds do on a constant basis. it thinks, therefore it is. in harmony with our mind, yet also in contrast to it, our Spirit “is” therefore it is. i’m going to present facts to you that your mind may object to. this resistance of what you’re about to read is your first indication that your mind wants you to believe that you’re separate from spirit. has your mind already made some sort of absolute statement about what i’ve just presented? possibly it’s confused or perhaps scrambling to figure out more regarding what this all means. or if you’re lucky, it’s engaged yet relaxed and open. if you’re in the latter group, count your mind as among the minority that will allow new concepts with little push back. there’s also hope for the rest of us. let’s go back to the base fact from which this article was inspired. you are not your mind. the mind is part of you. it keeps you safe by telling you not to jump out of moving vehicles and to keep the knife away from your thumb while cutting carrots. thank goodness for your mind. but it’s not you. did that just blow your mind? no? then your mind is still reigning supreme. read on brave soul and continue to “observe” what you mind is thinking. we as a society have revered the mind and given most of our kudos and reward to it. unfortunately, our cognitive mind may love its own processes more than it loves us, so i get why we uplift thought above feeling. something i’ve learned through the years is that once we understand that we are not our minds; we can bypass the mind’s precoccupation with itself and its processes and really get into the creative joy of life. so let’s get back to you. how’s that mind doing? what judgments, good or bad has it formed? is it confused, clear, standing firm or just thinks that this article was a bit strange. you are not your mind. don’t believe me? if you could answer the questions i just asked, you were in observation of your mind. do you see? you’ve stepped outside the mind and into you, the spirit. the more you step outside of your thoughts and just “watch” or observe them without judging them, the closer you’ll feel to your joy, your peace and certainly your purpose. if this article made no sense, upset you, or you found yourself “arguing” with it, i applaud you. when the mind is letting go it gets frustrated, confused, even embarrassed. it’s all part of releasing the ego mind. For those whose “spirit is willing” i urge you to read this article several times. it’s my hope and intention that soon your mind will let go and you’ll be resting comfortably in the energy of your spirit.

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developing the

whole-food habit

the by mary e. vandenack

you always be pleased with freedom, both inside and outside of yourself!”

• “May lAst month i wrote About eAting higher vibrAtion Foods. this month, i should consider every lost heAlthier on which we have notto danced at least once.”

• “We Follow up on the topic oFday eAting with ideAs help develop the in love with yourself, you begin to feel the positive • “When whole you Foodfall hAbit. self-esteem that comes when we don’t deflate ourselves.”

What is a whole food? A whole food is unprocessed, unrefined, eaten in its natural ~ BARBARA HOLSTEIN “FOUR GATEWAYS TO HAPPINESS” state, and free of additives.BECKER examples are beans,FROM fruits and vegetables.

A processed food is likely packaged, altered, and will contain a list of five or more ingredients.

Focusing on whole foods provides effective nutrition, more fiber, and less toxins. whole foods contain phytochemicals, which are naturally occurring substances. many phytochemicals have been found to have potential positive health effects.

by “mulberry lane”

universal language from it all...

iF you get up eAch dAy, And Are Able to do something you love – like post the lAtest FAmily photos on FAcebook, pick up ripe tomAtoes At the FArmers mArket, hAve coFFee with A Friend, Attend A rAlly About A cAuse you support, or drop in At A church to sAy A prAyer, you reAlize how lucky you Are. By accident of birth and circumstance, you have the freedom to follow your unique passions. every once in a while you meet someone who reminds you of that fine line that separates the free from the not-so-free.

Omnia Hegazy is an American Muslim singer/songwriter who believes that everyone everywhere wants freedom. And she is simultaneously an ambassador of her heritage and an outspoken critic of how women in many parts of the world are treated. she is calling for change with music. one part shakira, one part beyoncé, you feel the influence of the middle-eastern nuances in her music.

Prepare to create a whole food habit, prepare yourself. collect recipes that you love that use whole foods. particularly, keep a collection of those recipes that are easy to make quickly. post a short list of favorites where you can be reminded of healthy choices when you are hungry and in a hurry. shop at grocery stores where whole foods are abundant. shop at farmers’ markets. plan menus before shopping. create a grocery list and stick to the list when you get to the store. before the week starts, ensure there is a supply of healthy, ready to eat whole foods in your refrigerator. plan to restock mid-week.

the lyrical content shows a strong woman who speaks her mind on topics such as how the focus should be on male self-control, not women covering up, and also the burden of young girls who face arranged marriages. something you or we would never think of writing because it’s not the problems we face. but as women, we should. we can join omnia’s cause to see that women in this generation and the next – born in any country – have educational and economic opportunities. As omnia said in her interview on The Mulberry Lane Show, when a woman is educated and can support herself, she can no longer be oppressed by a government, a person, or an ideology. A woman needs to control her own destiny. And that is good for men and women, and sons and daughters anywhere.

Find whole food “foodie” friends. share recipes and get together to try new foods. Find restaurants that offer healthy whole food options and plan get togethers frequenting those restaurants. At favorite restaurants, ask for new menu items and offer suggestions as to what you would order if it were offered on the menu.

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Fill at least half of your plate with fresh foods and vegetables. do consider the glycemic load of the fruits and vegetables chosen. if you reach for second helpings, limit them to vegetables.

if there is something omnia wants you to understand about her culture, it’s that the women are very strong, the hijab is not required per se by her religion (and believes it should remain a choice, not a forced rule as it is in some countries), and that the media needs to focus on people who are simultaneously religious and believe in freedom.

Eliminate Sugar sugar is contained in a significant number of processed foods. to satisfy a sweet tooth, consider natural sweeteners such as maple syrup and honey. some experts suggest that using artificial sweeteners will perpetuate sugar cravings and that those with a sweet tooth may be better off by learning to change tastes.

We can help. micro loans are a way to spread opportunity for as little as $10.00. kiva.org is one of the largest and easiest micro loan groups, where loans can be given to women across the globe for things such as buying a cow for milk, or supplies to start a business. pockets of bangladesh have been transformed because of micro-loans. And as we celebrate our nation’s birthday and count our blessings, we can pay it forward by helping women who don’t have our freedom.

Try New Foods take a trip to a health focused grocery store or the health food section of your grocery store when you aren’t in a hurry. walk through the fruits and vegetables and make a list of all those that you have never eaten. over the next few months, find recipes that use those foods. try out the new foods and expand your eating horizons.

Learn About Foods and Listen to Your Body there is a lot of literature about magic foods and magic diets. read information from reliable sources. note the concepts that you find expressed by more than one expert. most importantly, remember that the right thing for you depends on your body at a moment in time. your body’s needs change with the seasons and as you age. it is crucial to stay tuned to your body’s responses to the foods that you eat. be constantly vigilant as to your body’s needs. develop meditative practices and habits related to how and what you eat.

Mary Vandenack, while a lawyer by profession, has studied extensively in mind/body areas of fitness and wellness. She is Yoga Alliance RYT-200, Power Pilates certified and ACE certified.

omnia is one woman who understands that precious line and speaks out in the universal language of music to provoke a debate to involve everyday women like you and me to make sure that line becomes a circle that includes women everywhere. let’s be a part of that circle.

You can hear “The Mulberry Lane Show,” a music, arts, and lifestyle talk show every Saturday morning on The Mighty 1290 KOIL from 10am – noon, brought to you by Elisa Ilana Jewelry. Visit www.facebook.com/mulberrylane.

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planningMATTERS • with pvw law

and theft prevention OR THOSE

Workplace theft continues to increase. Business owners and managers should be familiar with the types and patterns and implement procedures that will minimize the risk of becoming a victim.

COMMON TYPES OF EMPLOYEE THEFT Payroll Theft. Employees may submit false reports of hours worked or false expense reimbursement requests. An employee with access to the payroll system might pay a bonus, accrue extra vacation time, or create a ghost employee.

Phantom Vendors. A common form of employee theft is to set up a fictitious vendor, produce fake

invoices, and begin sending payments to the vendor, who is actually the employee.

Use of Business Account for Personal Expenses. An employee might purchase personal items from one of the firm’s vendors.

Supply Theft. An employee might walk out every night with a ream of paper, a toner cartridge, staplers, three ring binders, coffee, or other supplies. This adds up over time.

Information. An employee might intentionally steal customer information or operational information and use it to benefit themselves or sell the information.

by mary e. vandenack

REASONS FOR THE RISE OF EMPLOYEE THEFT Employee theft occurs as a result of motivation, rationalization, and opportunity. An employee might be going through personal financial issues or simply perceive that the employee is being underpaid and under-valued. The employee then rationalizes that the theft is justified as the pay raise or profit share that the employee is being denied.

ESTABLISHING CONTROL AND PREVENTING THEFT Involvement From the Top. Financial control should not be over-delegated. The tone at the top should be one of financial control and zero tolerance for any sort of theft.

Good Hiring Practices. Preventing theft starts with hiring the right person. Businesses should conduct comprehensive background checks on all hires Watch For Warning Signs. Watch for signs of an employee living above known means. Also be aware of gambling problems, substance abuse, financial problems, and attempts by an employee to start up a personal side business.

Anti-theft Policies and Procedures. Create written policies and procedures for all financial functions. Communicate the policies regularly and enforce them with no exceptions.

Supplies. Compare physical inventory against shipment and sales records.

Accounting System. Split all functions related to the collection of money or the payment of bills. Engage an outside professional to review your accounting controls and randomly spot check.

Accounting Software Controls. Restrict access to application and data files. Use audit trail controls. Regularly use voided/related transaction reports. Use software limits on categories. Adopt a policy of escalating approval level for expenses. Business owners should have access to all financial related log-ons and passwords.

Security Systems. Install security systems that include time tracking and cameras.

Surprise Inspections. Conduct unscheduled inspections of the firm’s financial records. Use third parties for some surprise inspections.

Establish a Reporting Program. Adopt a policy that will encourage employees to make reports of suspected theft. Allow reporting employees to make reports anonymously and respect that anonymity.

BE PROACTIVE Take a proactive approach to identifying and stopping exposures before they occur. Create a culture that makes it clear that ethical behavior in the workplace is the only standard.

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This material is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, tax advisor or plan provider. Securities Offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc., a Registered Broker Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Swartzbaugh-Farber & Associates, Inc. is independently owned and operated.

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much has been debated concerning the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act (PPACA), a.k.a. “Obamacare” and there has been a lot of negativity surrounding this particular piece of legislation, a few bright spots could hold a positive impact on the local small business community.

The primary focus of the insurance industry and media has been on larger businesses, especially the penalties and fees that could affect these large well-known companies. Little discussion has occurred regarding the impact of this bill on the small business owners, defined as those with less than fifty employees. These are the businesses comprising a large majority of the economy throughout the Midwest.

Our business at Swartzbaugh-Farber is to help employers and their employees navigate the PPACA regulations. In addition, we are a small business offering employee benefits, and face the same issues and decisions as every other employer. In our dealings with the small business community, the discussion often turns to PPACA. Our first question is why do these businesses offer employee benefits now? In the current environment and under this new law these small business are not forced to offer medical coverage, so why do it in the first place?

The reasons vary but the most common are to attract and retain the best employees and make sure their employees are healthy and productive. One case that caught my eye was when the owner bought group coverage because of some pre-existing conditions that would preclude him/her from obtaining coverage under an individual plan. Under the current environment, in order to obtain individual insurance, you must pass through the underwriting process.

This concept of coverage of pre-existing conditions and the fact that under “Obamacare” there will no longer be these limitations on any medical insurance may change the way in which these business provide benefits to their employees.

Combining the new pre-existing condition situation with the fact that small employers are not required to provide ‘group’ medical insurance allows more choice than ever before for these companies.

While there are premium subsidies (through a tax credit) available to a large section of the small business employees, we find that these companies still want to offer something by way of a ‘benefit plan’. Many with zach harris employers’ mantra of “I will pay them some money and let them go to an exchange to purchase coverage” changes quickly once we discuss the possible impacts of that option on the employees.

A small employer can in essence duplicate what a premium subsidy does for an employee by using pre-tax accounts mixed with employer contributions, through what we call a ‘defined contribution’ plan. Each employee can elect to have a plan more tailored to each individual’s situation. We actually find that this in many cases is also cost effective for the employer and offers these companies something they have never had before, the ability to budget for employee benefits for multiple years without the pain of unpredictable premium increases on a group plan.

The specifics of PPACA are very complicated and take more than just some light reading in a popular periodical. In turn, this defined contribution process has many intricate moving parts, actually made easy with the right benefits advisor.

The reality of the situation is that “Obamacare” is going to cause a change in outlook in the employee benefits community and much of the change will be viewed as negative.

However, for the small employer who wants to continue to provide benefits for their employees, with the proper guidance and solutions this legislation may in fact turn out to be a welcome relief.

For more information, please contact your trusted advisor at Swartzbaugh-Farber – ‘Client Centered – Client Advocates™’.

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Look Who’s Sheltering Shelter Pets

Be a Hero and Walk for the Animals September 29 at NHS Leash up your dog and grab your sneakers for our annual Walk for the Animals. This event allows everyone from “cat nappers” to serious walkers to participate and help homeless animals. It works like all other walks, but this one is REALLY dog friendly. It’s a snap to register online and email friends and family to support you and donate. Or you can create a dog pack of multiple walkers who help support each other and walk as a team.

The day of the walk the NHS meadow is a party!

Don’t miss Pancake Man, sponsor booths, a kid zone and entertainment that is all tailored to you and your dog.

This event puts the “fun” in Fundraiser! Get more information at www.nehumanesociety.org/walk

Train with Us!

The Ritlands: John and Hanna, Mia with Bogie and Greta with Ginger

The Ritlands The stars aligned at an unlikely place for 12 year old Bogie: The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.

NHS Volunteer Dog Walker John Ritland, and his daughter Mia, were showcasing the homeless shi tzu at the meeting, when Mia decided Bogie should become a Ritland. “It took me by surprise,” says John, “I didn’t have a good reason to say no, so I didn’t.” Bogie joined the family with little disruption and is sublimely happy with everyone including Ginger, his new wheaten terrier sister. But he seems to know that Mia was his champion. “He goes on an early morning walk with John and Ginger, but he just does the first loop,” explains Greta. “When John and Ginger drop him off he’ll head to Mia’s bedroom and wait by the door until she gets up.” He also sleeps with Mia, plays with Ginger (and Mia) and has adapted nicely to house rules. “He’s been a great addition to the family. He’s a mature dog, but he’s got spunk. He’s been well socialized so he’s friendly, and confident and immediately fit in.” Adds John, “It couldn’t have worked out better.” We’re pretty sure the “Boginator” agrees!

www.nehumanesociety.org gives you all the info!

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NHS offers classes for new dog owners, or those who are seasoned and just need a refresher course. Got a behavior problem you can’t solve?

Let our experts at the Behavior Helpline give you tips Or, contact us for private in home training.

We’ll come to you when your schedule allows.

We want to be your resource for behavior. So come, sit, stay and learn with NHS training classes. Information at www.nehumanesociety.org/training or call (402) 444-7800 x272

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ASID/JOSLYN CASTLE TRUST

OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION GATEWAY TO THE WILD

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GOLF OUTING

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On Thursday, May 30th, more than 1200 people gathered at the Embassy Suites in LaVista to celebrate Inclusive Communities' 75th Anniversary at the 58th Annual Humanitarian Dinner. Awards were presented to 3 couples for Humanitarian of the Year: Jack and Stephanie Koraleski, Bruce and Stacy Simon and Todd and Betiana Simon.

One World Community Health Centers was presented with the Otto Swanson Spirit of Service Award and Ebony Banks with the Volunteer of the Year Award. The keynote speaker for the evening was Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker who thrilled the crowd when he took the stage early to raise additional funds for the human relations work Inclusive Communities does each year for thousands of area youth.

Three youth who were significantly impacted by the organization's IncluCity program presented a music video, produced by Love Drunk videos, derived from a song they wrote about their experience. More than $340,000 was raised in total for the record-breaking event.

Chairs for the evening were Michael & Laura Alley and Craig & Emily Moody. More than 150 area youth were in the room due to the generosity of numerous donors, led by the Mutual of Omaha Foundation.

Major event sponsors were Journal Broadcast Group, Paul and Annette Smith, Weitz Family Foundation, Slosburg Companies, Clark Creative, Borsheims, Mutual of Omaha Foundation and Union Pacific Railroad.

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Proceeds from the fourth annual Pinot, Pigs & Poets supporting Omaha nonprofit Completely KIDS exceeded $190,000, event organizers announced Tuesday.

More than 350 people attended what has become one of Omaha’s premier wine and food events for an evening of wine lover’s paradise and hog heaven cuisine at Happy Hollow Club on June 6.

“We were overwhelmed by the support from the community for this event and Completely KIDS,” said Jodie Mackintosh, a Pinot, Pigs & Poets committee member. “Proceeds will help fund the Weekend Food Program, which ensures kids won’t go hungry through the weekend by providing backpacks filled with nutritious, child-friendly food each Friday.”

Guests enjoyed samplings from The Boiler Room, The Grey Plume, Happy Hollow Club, j. coco restaurant, Le Voltaire, Lot 2 Restaurant & Wine Bar, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, M’s Pub, Ryan’s Bistro and Sullivan’s Steakhouse, while sipping more than 40 exquisite Pinot Noir wines from their very own Riedel wine glasses. Poets from the Nebraska Writers Collective entertained guests with slam poetry throughout the evening.

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BETH BECHMAN, ABDALLAH MEGHZAZE AND JOHN URSICK RYAN'S BISTRO New this year was the Taste of Elegance chef competition sponsored by the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. Winning chef John Ursick, of Stokes Grill & Bar, was awarded a trip to the 2014 Pork Summit at the Greystone Campus of the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, Calif.

Judges also announced Morgan’s 2010 Twelve Clones as the winner of this year’s vintner competition.

Pinot, Pigs & Poets, founded by Jody and Gayle Carstens, Cindy and Brian Leiferman, and Terri and Jack McDonnell, has continued growing in its success from its start in 2010. The first event brought in $30,000. Successive events have seen an increase annually in the amount of money raised and volunteer committee members involved.

Additionally, a vintner reception was added last year.

Pinot, Pigs & Poets helps to sustain the Completely KIDS weekend and after-school food programs. The Omaha nonprofit organization serves hundreds of children through its backpack food program and provides thousands of meals each year to the children in its after-school and summer programs.

“The Pinot, Pigs & Poets committee organized another wonderful event,” said Completely KIDS Executive Director Penny Parker. “We are continuously amazed by this group of volunteers and the generosity of the Omaha community.”

For more information about Pinot, Pigs & Poets, visit pinotandpigs.org. To find out how you can help Completely KIDS, visit completelykids.org.

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Special Guests: Nancy Mammel was honored with the Can Do Award, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. Mary Heng-Braun accepted the award on behalf of Nancy. Previous Can Do Award winners Carol Russell and Vanita Lund were also in attendance.

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Ten-year-old Gerard Christian who received the Can Do Junior, sponsored by Bellevue University.

• When: May 7th • Where: Junior Ballroom at the CenturyLink Center • Why/How Happened: To raise funds for Kids Can programs and to recognize outstanding citizens and enrollees.

• Catered by: Levy Restaurants • Attendance: 288 seats reserved • Funds Raised: $60,000.00 For more information visit kidscanomaha.org

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we had great help from our corporate and individual sponsors. the central family extends into many generations all over omaha.

JONO BRADFORD ’95, BRIAN WALTER ’95, TIM LANGAN ’95 AND CLARK LAURITZEN ‘95

MIKE AND SUSAN LEBENS ‘70

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DAN BYE ’84, DAMON OSBORNE ‘ 83, PAT SALERNO ’84, DON AND CONNIE OSBORNE, AND HEATHER BLUMEL

MICHELE ROBERTS AND KEN HEINRICH

The CHS Golf Outing took place June 3 on the grounds of Field Club of Omaha. Over 200 alumni, parents, friends, and supporters dusted off their putters for a good cause and raised over $40,000 for Central High School. A banquet and dinner following the outing featured a silent auction and prizes for flight winners and 18 different “hole spotlight” winners, such as longest putt or closest tee shot.

MAHA In case you sat this year’s outing out, there’s plenty of time to work on your short game in time for next year’s Golf Outing, June 2, 2014, at Field Club of Omaha.

The event was co-chaired by Jono Bradford ’95, Wiff Farrell ’91, and Pat Salerno ‘84. This year the golf committee honored Mike and Susan Lebens ‘70 for their continued support of Central High School. Title Sponsor of the Central High School Golf Outing was Milio’s Sandwiches.

NATE BULLINGTON ’99, MATT DARLING ’99, NATE DICKERSON, BEN DARLING ’95, AND KATY DICKERSON ‘95

ADAM YALE ‘93

PETE HILL ‘74, DEAN ANDERSON ‘74, DAN HYSLOP ‘74 AND DAVE HYSLOP ‘74

JAMIE STOGDILL ‘96

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MAHA Central High School, established in 1859, is the oldest, largest and one of the most diverse and competitive high schools in Omaha with a mission to continue a tradition of excellence by emphasizing academic achievement, responsible citizenship, and pride in diversity within a safe and respectful environment.

The Central High School Foundation was established to provide support for past, present and future CHS students. Contributions of time, energy and resources are essential to preserve and enhance the timeless values of a Central High School education.

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GATEWAY TO THE WILD CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM THE OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN FLANIGAN

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In celebration of the completion of the Gateway to the Wild campaign, the Omaha Zoo Foundation hosted an evening for campaign donors and Lion’s Pride Patron Members. The evening was held on Zoo grounds and gave guests an opportunity to visit the completed areas supported by the campaign. The event started at 6:30pm with food by Catering Creations. Animal Ambassadors, exhibits including the Wild Kingdom Pavilion and Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, round-trip Skyfari rides, live entertainment by Tim Halperin and fireworks made for a truly unforgettable evening.

The Omaha Zoo Foundation was founded in 1984 and supports the mission, research and programs benefiting Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

LORI AND TOM SLOBODNIK, TIM HALPERIN AND CALVIN SISSON

• Special Guest: Tim Halperin • When It Happened: Thursday, June 6, 2012 • Where It Happened: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium • Why/How It Happened: To celebrate the completion of the Gateway to the Wild Campaign.

• Catered by: Catering Creations • Mission: The Omaha Zoo Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was formed in 1984 and supports the mission, research and programs of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

• Attendance: 1,000 Inspiring wonder for generations, Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium and the Omaha Zoo Foundation are committed to the preservation and conservation of our natural environment. Through the use of living exhibits, the Zoo dedicates its efforts to the education of the public and the preservation of Earth’s priceless biodiversity.

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DesigningMINDS asid/joslyn castle trust DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE PATRON PARTY

The American Society of Interior Designers Nebraska/Iowa Chapter together with Joslyn Castle Trust presented Designer Showhouse 2013 at the historic Smyth House, May 3 through May 19th.

MAHA The home, currently owned by Robyn Tait and John Campbell, was built in 1906 for Constantine and Kate Smyth in the Neo-Classical Revival style. The public viewed 20 professionally designed spaces in the home and enjoyed the Carriage House Café catered by John Ford, the Boutique by Voila! and a wide variety of special events and tours.

“We are excited to revive this 1980 Designer Showhouse," said Showhouse Design Chair Beth Settles.

"Updated colors and modern conveniences are incorporated into the design, while still honoring the home's historic past."

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LINDA GARDELS, ANNETTE HUFF, JULIE REILLY AND BETH SETTLES

BRENDA ANDERSON, MARIAN HOLDEN AND ERIN SVOBODA

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RICHARD WHITE AND MARK LEDBETTER

Proceeds from this year’s Showhouse will benefit the preservation and restoration of the Joslyn Castle and grounds.

Complete information on these events is available at www.OmahaDesignerShowhouse.com.

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theGoldenROAD ak-sar-ben women’s ball committee PRESENTATION MEETING

“The Golden Road to Quivira” has been selected as the theme for the 117th Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation and Scholarship Ball. Ann Tjaden, Chairman of the Women’s Ball Committee, announced the theme at the Coronation and Scholarship Ball PresentationMAHA Meeting Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the John Gottschalk Freedom Center.

The popularity of the Wizard of Oz is no secret to young and old. Capitalizing on its intense popularity and relevance were hallmark to Tjaden's choice in selecting the theme.

The 2013 theme harkens back naturally to one of the most famous journeys ever begun—the road to Oz-an odyssey of hope for 4 unlikely comrades that will culminate in the bestowal of skills, heart, courage and the ability to go home again. Members of the Court MAHAof Quivira, young and old, are engaged in an ongoing journey of their own here in the Heartland.

Tjaden commented, “For many, the Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation is a homecoming. Princesses and Escorts from across the Heartland return home from schools nationwide to participate, members return to support the magnanimous efforts of the organization, and former monarchs return to lend a sense of history and gravitas to the event. The idea of returning to one’s roots is paramount this year in the narrative of Quivira.”

The Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation of 2013 will celebrate the beauty and the majesty of the journey- ”The Golden Road to Quivira.”

Women’s Ball Committee members and their guests were given their first look at the production and set design as well as the Royal Court Supper table design for the 2013 Coronation and Scholarship Ball. Tilly Chapman and Karla Rusie assisted Princess Chairman Kelli Draper and Heartland Princess Chairman Susan McGillick with the unveiling of the gowns for the Princesses and Heartland Princesses. Included in the day’s announcement were the members of the 2013 Court of Honor and their respective category of recognition: Reverend Tom Fangman, Education; Ms. Penny Parker, Service to Youth; Mr. Bruce Rasmussen, Sports and Mr. Mike Simmonds, Business and Industry.

STEVE MARTIN, ANN TJADEN, KELLY THEDINGER AND TERRY KROEGER

In addition to the members of the Women’s Ball Committee, in attendance were Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball Committee Chairman Mr. Terry Kroeger and his wife Jackie; Coronation Ball Committee Advisor, Mr. Steve Martin; President of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, Beth Greiner; and Executive Vice President of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, Matt Gunderson.

Coronation and Scholarship Ball Committee (WBC) Advisor, Kelly Thedinger, served as hostess. Also presenting details of the upcoming event were: Karen Burkley, Production Chairman; Kathy Langdon, Court of Honor Chairman; Buffy Ricceri, Standard Bearer Chairman; Cydney Koukol, Royal Court Supper Chairman; Jennifer Bettger, Royal Court Supper Assistant; Kathy Langdon and Susan McGillick, Regale Co-Chairmen; Suzanne Kotula, Invitation Chairman; and Kate Grabill, Page Luncheon Chairman.

The following Royal Court appointments were also announced: Royal Court Couturier, Tilly; Royal Court Designer, Carmen Marc Valvo; Royal Court Florist, D. Damon Samuel AIFD of Design Expressions by D; Royal Court Coiffeur, Creative Hair Design; Royal Court Photographer, Dwyer Photography; Royal Court Caterer, Levy Catering; Royal Court Table Top Designer, AAA Rents and Event Services; Royal Court Vintner, Republic National Distributing Company, Tim Lenihan; Page and Standard Bearer Clothiers, Merrily Boler and Judy Glesne; Script Writer, M. Michele Phillips; Production Director, Stephanie Anderson; Set and Lighting Designer, Jim Othuse; Musical Director, Chuck Penington; Choreographer, Patrick Roddy; Sound Designer, Tom Ware of Ware House Productions; Stage Manager, Lara Marsh; Lighting, Theatrical Media Service; Audio, Audio Visions Pro

Sound; Video, Dog and Pony Productions Inc.; Royal Court Artist and Royal Court Invitations, Mary Johnson and Emme Jay; Royal Court Formal Wear, Mr. Tuxedo; and Entertainment, Finest Hour. Breaking from the tradition of the past several years, this year’s production will feature two very talented singers; Tiffany White-Welchen and Tim Abou-Nasr. A new addition will be a high school choral group from SNJ Studio of Music. Kent Grisham will be serving his 20th year as TV commentator, and will this year be accompanied by former WBC member, Julie Kenney, to broadcast the night’s events. It will definitely be a night to remember!

The 117th Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation and Scholarship Ball will be Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the CenturyLink Center Omaha. The public is welcome and tickets are available by calling the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation Office at 402-554-9600, ext.106.

The Coronation is a fundraising vehicle for the Ak-SarBen Scholarships offered in conjunction with the Horatio Alger Foundation for students in need of financial assistance to attain a college degree. Each dollar provided by Ak-Sar-Ben is matched by the University of Nebraska system and Creighton University if scholars choose to attend those schools.

At any given time, Ak-Sar-Ben is assisting 250 young people attend college and the program has the highest graduation rate of any of the Horatio Alger scholarship programs at 96%. For a list of this year’s local scholars, log on to: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/2013awards

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Bunch’o BUCKS justin cowboy crisis fund omaha mounted patrol BUCKAROO BASH

MONICA AND DANNY PATE

CO-CHAIRS CHRIS AND PATTY KIRCHER AND SUSI AND BOB DALRYMPLE

The Buckaroo Bash was held on April 27, 2013 at the Omaha Mounted Patrol Barn just south of the ConAgra campus. Susan Jacques and Gene Dunn were on-hand to be recognized as the 2013 Grand Marshals for the Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show (ARCR) and MAHA Bank was honored as the 2013 Heritage Pinnacle Award winner.

The 2013 concert lineup was announced by Mr. Bob Dalrymple, ARCR Chairman, as Chris Young for Friday Sept. 27th and Randy Rogers Band for Saturday, Sept.

28th. A prime rib dinner was prepared and served by McGator’s Catering, while drinks were served up by members of the Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo Queen Committee.

Buckaroo Bash Co-Chairs were Bob & Susi Dalrymple and Chris & Patty Kircher.

GRAND MARSHALLS SUSAN JACQUES AND GENE DUNN

BRAD AND KATE GRABILL

CAROL HAHN, SAMANTHA MOSSER AND HOWARD HAHN

CHRISTI AND TOM JANSSEN

Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show is an MAHA annual celebration of the region’s heritage that benefits and educates families and youth. For more information, visit www.rivercityrodeo.com or Ak-SarBen’s River City Rodeo and Stock Show page on Facebook and River City Rodeo on Twitter. ARCR is managed by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation which was established in 1895 with a mission of leveraging collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.

For more information about Buckaroo Bash or the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, contact Beth Greiner, (402) 554-9600 x101.

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ALLURINGGala joslyn art museum association ANNUAL GALA

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Venue: Joslyn Art Museum Date/Time: Friday, June 7th• Attendance: 340 Amount raised: $183,000 Catering: Abraham Catering, Inc. Bread donated by Le Quartier Baking Company Auction item: An incredibly rare VIP Tour of Treasures in Joslyn Art Museum’s Vault and Gallery Dinner with the Director. Dinner will be graciously provided by executive chef John Benker.

Chairs: Susan Cutler and Anne Nelson Honorary Chairs: Shirley and Dan Neary Dignitaries: Joslyn Art Museum Association President: Nancy Whitted, Joslyn Art Museum Association Vice President of Fundraising: Sandra Fossum Mission: Joslyn Art Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the visual arts of the highest quality, fostering appreciation and enjoyment of art for the benefit of a diverse audience.

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May 23, 2013

CHARLIE MCBRIDE, KIM MINTER, DR. TOM OSBORNE AND MIKE MINTER

RICK VELASCO, TOMMY FRAZIER AND DAVE POTTER

GARY JAVITCH, SCOTT LANGNAS, PAT HERZOG, PAUL COHEN AND REP. LEE TERRY

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BravoBOYER! lifesaving cures 11TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE LUNCHEON

The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures honored John and Lynne Boyer at its eleventh annual tribute luncheon on Monday, May 13th.

The luncheon was held at Happy Hollow Club.

ANN PEDERSEN, JIM FAGIN AND KAREN FAGIN

CHANCELLOR HAL MAURER, BEVERLY MAURER, LYNNE BOYER, JOHN BOYER AND MICHAEL BOYER

Chairmen/Honorary Chairmen: • Judy Haecker, Luncheon Chairman • John Nelson, Luncheon Master of Ceremonies • Dick Holland, Chairman of the Board • Dr. David Crouse, President of the Board The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures promotes, supports and advocates research to advance our quality of life and economy. The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures concentrates on two key areas: education and support of research. Since 2000, NCLC has worked to support the efforts and accomplishments of Nebraska-based medical researchers, science educators and young college scientists. In particular, NCLC advocates for stem cell research, therapies and cures in Nebraska.

RICK RUSSELL, CHUCK HASSEBROOK AND CAROL RUSSELL

ANDY HOLLAND, CINDY BAY, BEVERLY MAURER AND MOGENS BAY

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D. J.’s HALFBACK the salvation army D. J.’S HERO AWARDS LUNCHEON

TOM OSBORNE AND EMMITT SMITH

MAJOR PAULA FLEEMAN, TOM OSBORNE, EMMITT SMITH AND JOANNE BEMIS

• Special Guest: Keynote speaker, Emmitt Smith • Surprise Guest: Dr. Tom Osborne, former Athletic Director, UNL • When It Happened: Tuesday, May 7th • Where It Happened: CenturyLink Center Omaha • Why/How It Happened: Proceeds from the Luncheon support The Salvation Army programs children and families. The annual luncheon honored seven D.J.'s Hero Scholarship Award recipients for their commitment to others and to their community. Honorees reside in Nebraska and receive a $10,000 academic scholarship. The awards are named after D.J. Sokol, son of David and Peggy Sokol of Omaha, who lost his courageous battle with cancer at age 18.

• Catered by: Levy Restaurants • Chairs: Governor Dave Heineman and Tim & Debbie Hart • Attendance: over 1,300 • Funds Raised: gross over $460,000 For more information visit www.givesalvationarmy.org

STANDING: DAVID AND PEGGY SOKOL, JENNIFER JONES, MADISON BASTIAN, LUIS MIGUEL HERNANDEZ-ALARCON, SEATED: ZACHARY POWERS, LIANNA PRILL, ROSIO S. GRANADOS-TREJO; AND KLOREACE POKORNY

STANDING: MAJORS PAUL AND PAULA FLEEMAN, BRANDI PETERSEN, EMMITT SMITH, JENNIFER JONES, MADISON BASTIAN, LUIS MIGUEL HERNANDEZ-ALARCON, ROB MCCARTNEY SEATED: ZACHARY POWERS, LIANNA PRILL, ROSIO S. GRANADOS-TREJO, AND KLOREACE POKORNY

Movin’ON national multiple sclerosis society mid america chapter ANNUAL ON THE MOVE LUNCHEON

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid America Chapter held its Annual On The Move Luncheon, May 2nd at the Happy Hollow Country Club.

Zoe Koplowitz, award winning author of “The Winning Spirit-Life Lessons Learned In Last Place”, noted motivational speaker, and individual living with MS was keynote speaker.

Zoe has lived with MS for over 35 years.

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LORI PINKERTON, JEANETTE BEHRENDT, SUE KOENIG AND KATHLEEN POLODNA

Despite her disease, Zoe has completed the New York City Marathon for 20+ years; placing last place in every single one. More than 200 attended the event, raising over $25,000 for research and local programs and services.

Hal and Mary Daub served as the 2013 Chairs.

Jeanette Behrendt, Sue Koenig, Lori Pinkerton, and Kathleen Polodna served as this year’s committee. KETV Channel 7’s John Oakey was the event emcee.

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ComingOUT omaha symphony guild SPRING BRUNCH

The 2013 Omaha Symphony Guild debutantes and stags were introduced at a spring brunch held on Saturday, April 27 at the Happy Hollow Country Club.

In attendance were 47 Debutantes and 40 Stags who with their mothers celebrated 48 years of Debutante Ball tradition.

MAHA Debutante Ball participants are selected in recognition of their family’s support of the Omaha Symphony and/or their community service in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area.

The brunch hosts were Mr. Tuxedo, Suburban Bridal and the Debutante Ball Committee. The debs and stags received the traditional gift of an engraved silver picture frame, on behalf of the Omaha Symphony Guild.

Tables were decorated with crisp navy and taupe linens.

Floral designer Aaron Carlson created spring themed centerpieces using an array of pastel colored spring blooms. Participants dined on Baked Eggs prepared MAHAin a Turkey Bacon Cup, Mixed Fruit served in a Melon Boat, Potatoes O’Brien and a Frosted Cinnamon Roll.

FRONT: GABRIELLE MAENNER, ALLYSON PIETROK, KATHERINE WARNEKE, THERESA KENNELLY, SARAH BERGER, MADISON ALBERS, KATHERINE SLOSBURG AND KATHERINE BAXTER MIDDLE: COLE EDICK, JACK RICCERI, KAITLYN FITZGERALD, EMILY KNUTH, RYLEE ZIMMERMAN, MACKENZIE ANDERSON, RACHEL QUINT, CAROLINE KOZLIK, MARISSA GIGANTELLI AND JACK MIKULS BACK: JOHN HENRY THEISEN, JAKOB HAEFFNER, SEAN KUEHL, MAX KINNEY, HENRY HAWBAKER, GARRETT JERKOVICH, JACK PERRY, JAMES WORTMANN, NATE NEMER, CONNOR KOUKOL AND JACOB RECKER NOT PICTURED: EVA PRENTISS, SARA SCHNACKEL, SONIA SCHRAGER, CASEY SELINE, ANNA SKOLD, NICHOLAS KRESKI, MITCHELL MAY, MICHAEL MELLEN, COLE MICK, CHRISTOPHER NELSON AND NIKOLAOS PIPERIS

Suburban Bridal and Mr. Tuxedo presented examples of ball gowns and formal wear. Modeling debutante gowns were Sarah Russell and Hannah Tjaden.

Dressed in white tie and tails was Bill Spires, modeling the men’s formal wear.

Denise Fitzgerald is the 2013 Debutante Ball Committee Chairwoman.

Associate Chairwoman is Brigid Wilkening.

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DENISE FITZGERALD, BRIGID WILKENING, JAMES JOHNSON, SALLY STALNAKER AND KIM LUBECK

FRONT: MCKENZIE SUMMERFIELD, ANDREA KERKHOFF, AMANDA FOJE, CLAIRE PRITCHARD, EMILY MULLEN, ELLIE HUPP, HANNAH PARRY AND NICOLA MCCUTCHEON MIDDLE: ANNIE SKRADSKI, ABBY PETERS, MADISON NABITY, CLAIRE DYER, CHARLOTTE SJULIN, GRETA MORRIS, SARAH TOWNSEND, ARIEL KOHLL, LIZZY MARCOTTE, LEIGH LINDQUIST, RACHEL SULLIVAN, MAGGIE HEIM, ERIN MCQUILLAN AND MARY HELDRIDGE BACK: OWEN HARRY, J.B. DAVIS, MICHAEL KOCH, MARSHALL FRITZ, NATHAN DUNNING, NATHANIEL FARHO, NATHAN JOHNSON, JACOB FALK, MATTHEW FEILMEIER, BRADY KIRKPATIRCK, BRIAN CARMODY AND FOSTER MULLEN NOT PICTURED: ELIZABETH BARTELS, ALEXANDRA BAXTER, KAILA CASSLING, KARLY MEYER, SARAH MOORE, BROGAN BISHOP, MACE BOGARD, PAT COYLE, PATRICK DAVLIN, MATTHEW GAY, JORDY GREENE, JAMES HAWK IV, ADAM KOTULA

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The Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA)’s 26th annual Tribute to the Women Luncheon was held at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center and June 4th. The eight honorees were chosen from a distinguished list of nominees on the basis of residing and working or volunteering in the Greater Omaha Metropolitan Area; achievement and impact; involvement in community activities and a demonstrated commitment to helping women and their families build lives of strength, growth and self-sufficiency.

The eight women honored were Rev. Charlotte McGruder Abram, Reverend Doctor, The Nebraska Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church; Brenda Beadle, Chief Deputy, Douglas County Attorney Office; Pamela Franks, Executive Director, Embrace the Nations; Kara LeGrow, Community Volunteer; Cindy Leiferman, Community Volunteer; Adi M. Pour, Ph.D., Director, Douglas County Health Department; Julie A. Reilly, Executive Director, Joslyn Castle Trust; Ethel H. Williams, Ph.D., Director, School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha.

RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 TRIBUTE AWARD The Women’s Center for Advancement’s mission is to help women and their families stay safe…grow strong. Believing that the women and families who walk through their doors can become healthy, happy, safe and strong, the WCA provides opportunities to create and take steps on the path toward self-determination and self-sufficiency.

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The WCA assists women and families, wherever they might be on their journey, in achieving personal, social and economic success. This mission is achieved through a continuum of services that range from crisis safety net services to workshops and seminars that provide a launch pad toward growth and self-fulfillment.

For more information visit www.wcaomaha.org

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On April 20th at the Slowdown in Omaha, around 500 fashionable men and women witnessed over 120 readyto-wear outfits from 20 local Omaha and Lincoln fashion boutiques and five national cause-related brands walk the runway at SOHA’s {Style Omaha/Help All} Second MAHA Charity Fashion Show & Pop-Up Shop to raise Annual awareness and funds for Omaha’s Abide Network.

Over $4,000 was raised for the local non-profit whose mission is to involve caring people in the lives of children, youth, and families in under-resourced areas.

Abide Network’s dream is to see Omaha and other communities around the world have no inner city.

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RACHELLE BRADLEY, LONDON WOOLMAN & TRAVIS MILLER

SOHA was founded in 2012 with a mission to incorporate fashion, philanthropy, and community spirit into an event that fosters unity, charity, and awareness. Operating as a charity fashion show, SOHA comprises MAHA itself of innovative people whose goal involves highlighting Omaha’s fashion boutique scene while also sustaining local non-profits in need of awareness and community support.

Boutique participants included: Embellish • Stella • Duo Shoes • Scout: Dry Goods & Trade • Beyourself Boutique • Post & Nickel • Oolala! L.A. Boutique • Bliss Boutique • SKYZ Boutique • Nouvelle Eve • Roots & Wings • Paperdoll • Kajoma’s Boutique • Piper • Denim Saloon • Odd Bird Collective • Statement • Maud Boutique • Luvbird Boutique • Three Clothing

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MITCH LILLIE, ASHLEY FRANCIS, KARA LUDWICK AND MANDI ANDERSON

MAHA brands included: Seer Outfitters • Solo Cause Eyewear • Made for Good • Active Faith • SinlessLife Accessories.

Sponsors: Hair and makeup by Rain Salon • Westfield Plastic Surgery Center • Braddock Finnegan Dermatology, P.C. • Fashion Cleaners • Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha (Downtown 1212 Cuming Street) Emcees: Mulberry Lane Lead Stylist: Rocio Doyle Event Founder & Producer: Theresa Farrage

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A BENEFIT FOR D.R.E.A.M. Developing Relationships through Education and Mentoring April 27, 2013 SARA NELSON, DOUG MALCHOW AND KARISA ALMGREN WITH MARIAH CLARK AND JEFF PRICE

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ERIC AND CYNTHIA BUTLER WITH WILLIAM AND NANCY BRANTLEY

HONORARY CHAIRS BEVERLY AND HAROLD MAURER

The Omaha Symphony gala was held on Friday, May 10th at the Holland Performing Arts Center.

The evening began at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 6:30pm and the concert, featuring seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau and a MAHA performance by accomplished pianist, scholar special and diplomat Condoleezza Rice, at 8:00pm. The event was catered by Guckenheimer. 438 guests attended the gala, and $320,000 was raised. Sponsors of the evening included HDR, Gala Sponsor; Century Link, Concert Sponsor; and Alegent Creighton Health, Artist Sponsor.

Chancellor Harold and Beverly Maurer served as honorary chairs of the Gala, and Gail and Mike Yanney were presented with the Dick and Mary Holland Leadership Award.

With the mission to enrich people’s lives through the exhilarating experience of live orchestral music, the MAHA Omaha Symphony strives to make orchestral music accessible to everyone through concerts, education programs and community partnerships. We reach out to individuals of all ages and backgrounds through concerts, education programs and community outreach.

Each year, the symphony performs more than 100 concerts – from free community events to MasterWorks to Family to Rocks. Our music education programs provide 30,000 students with the opportunity to create music, and our community partnerships provide outreach to underserved audiences.

DAN AND MARIE CHARVAT WITH THERESA AND RICHARD MOUREY

MARY AND HAL DAUB WITH BOB AND PENNEY CASSLING

LEONORA PULANCO AND ANTHONY RAPPA

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Chelsea Clinton was the featured speaker at Girls Inc.’s thirteenth annual Lunch for the Girls on May 10th at the CenturyLink Center Omaha.

Over 950 people attended the event, which raised $135,000 for Girls Inc. Omaha.

MAKAYLA BELL AND MYCHAEL SHIELDS WITH CHELSEA CLINTON

EIGHT-YEAR-OLD FATIMA IBRAHIM AND ROBERTA WILHELM

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The event began with welcomes from Girls Inc. alumna Lauren Swadener and member Yadira Cardenas. Swadender, who just graduated with a masters’ degree in Civil Engineering, credited Girls Inc. for stressing the importance of education. Cardenas added that as both a model and an athlete, she has always felt supported by Girls Inc. to pursue her dreams, even if they seem contradictory.

Clinton addressed the crowd, saying that it’s important to listen to girls, who communicate in a different way from boys, asking different questions and collaborating differently. She added that organizations such as Girls Inc. provide excellent opportunities for girls to develop their intellects and self-confidence, and once they are grown, these girls will provide valuable perspectives that everyone will benefit from.

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More than 400 people attended Roncalli Catholic’s Festa del Leone on April 13. The event raised more than $175,000 to support the school through scholarship, tuition assistance and technology programs.

KATE AND LEONARD SOMMER

JEFF DEMPSEY AND KRISTY AND GUS GUSTAFSON

DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER JOHN EWING AND DR. VIV IRVING, WITH FR. LLOYD GNIRK

CALEB DEMPSEY, KEVIN FELDHAUS, ABBY KELLEN AND SHELBY VEJVODA

Festa del Leone, translated “feast of the lion,” is the school’s premier fundraising event, rich with traditions 24 years in the making. The night featured a signature dinner catered by Brandeis Catering; live and silent auctions; and a raffle drawing with three Microsoft Surface prizes.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Pope John XXIII Award to Kate and Leonard Sommer. Leonard is a Rummel* alumnus (Class of 1972). Over the years, Leonard has served on several committees at Roncalli Catholic including: Board of Education, Development Board, Finance Committee, Alumni Committee, Phone-A-Thon Committee and the Swing with Pride Committee.

The Pope John XXIII Award, named after Angelo Guiseppe Roncalli, is bestowed upon those individuals who exhibit extraordinary devotion and commitment to Roncalli Catholic and “serving the children and friends of God.”

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A record number of participants turned out on Saturday to take part in the Claussen-Leahy Run & Walk, one of the marquee fundraisers for Omaha Athletics.

Almost 1,200 people took part in the 5K and 2K run and walk, helping UNO raise more than $208,000 for all UNO student-athletes and athletic programs.

The Claussen-Leahy Run/Walk is now in its second year, growing out of the highly successful UNO/Diet Pepsi Women's Walk which was held for 26 years as the marquee fundraiser for women's athletic scholarships. The Women's Walk was begun in 1986 by athletic director emeritus Connie Claussen and became the largest fundraiser of its kind in NCAA athletics.

Including the money raised today, the events have raised almost $4.5 million dollars for UNO Athletics. In its new incarnation, participants are allowed to designate which teams they would like to support or if that support should go to the general athletics fund. Karen Hawkins and Ande Hawkins Johnson served as chairs of the Claussen-Leahy Run/Walk.

The event began with an 800 meter Kids' Race and the Elders' Walk around Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, the temporary home of the event because of construction on UNO's Dodge Street campus.

The Claussen 5K and the Leahy 2K runs followed along the Keystone Trail. The morning also included Mini Sports Clinics for all Kids' Race participants conducted by UNO student-athletes.

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Runners and walkers were cheered on by members of UNO's athletic teams, athletic department staff and UNO faculty.

For more information visit OMavs.com.

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ToastedFAIRLY fair housing center A TOAST TO FAIR HOUSING

BOB DEAN AND JOE GARCIA

GARY FISCHER, TERESA HUNTER AND TIM BUTZ

JOHN W. EWING JR., VIV EWING AND THOMAS WARREN

The Fair Housing Center of Nebraska and Iowa, a program of Family Housing Advisory Services hosted “A Toast to Fair Housing” wine tasting and silent auction on April 26, 2013 from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm at the DC Centre at 11830 Stonegate Drive. The goal was to help raise support for the Fair Housing Center of Nebraska and Iowa. The event was attended by 250 people from our community and raised over $25,000 to continue the advancement of fair housing in Nebraska and Iowa and helped us to serve over 1,200 families who have experienced some type of housing problem. Each of them received counseling and guidance on resolving their problem, and in the process we identified 210 potential cases of housing discrimination.

This year’s honorary chair is John Ewing, Douglas County Treasurer. We invited the community to join us in honoring: PJ Morgan former Mayor of Omaha, Kit Diesing, Jeff Wagner and the Omaha Board of Realtors (Diversity Committee). The keynote speaker will be Peggy Jones, professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

For more information visit http://www.fhasinc.org.

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The Nebraska Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation held the 3rd annual Beer Extravaganza Friday, April 26th at the Living Room in the Mastercraft Building. Fine cuisine prepared by Attitude on Food was expertly paired with specific specialty beers from Empyrean Brewing Company. Over $55,000 was raised for the Nebraska Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Briana Marino, a 21 year old CF patient, captivated the room by speaking of her brave fight with not only cystic fibrosis but being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2012 as well.

Funds raised through sponsorship, ticket sales, and auction for this event support the Foundation’s mission to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those with cystic fibrosis.

Nearly .90 of every dollar goes directly into research. For this and other reasons the CF Foundation has been hailed one of the most efficient non-profit health agencies in the country.

For more information visit Nebraska@cff.org .

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Dismissing the chill, The Friends of OneWorld Community Health Centers sponsored the annual Countdown to Cinco de Mayo event Thursday, May 2nd at the historic Livestock Exchange campus of OneWorld. Friends of OneWorld is an affinity group dedicated to furthering the organization’s mission.

The event, a fundraiser for OneWorld pediatric dental programs, raised $18,000.

Despite the unseasonable weather, the event was festive with more than 200 people attending.

Local Mexican cuisine was provided by Julio’s, Cilantro’s, Roja and Stokes, along with premium Mexican beer and margaritas. Music was provided

by Pat O’Hanlan.

Long known for providing quality affordable health care; individuals are welcome with or without insurance, including Kids Connection, Medicaid and Medicare. OneWorld operates six clinical locations in Omaha; including the clinic at the Historic Livestock Exchange Campus in South Omaha, OneWorld West on 120th and I Streets, Cass Family Medicine in Plattsmouth, and three school-based health centers at Indian Hill, Spring Lake and Liberty

FRIENDS OF ONEWORLD • STANDING: ANDREA SKOLKIN, SUSAN PAPE, CAROLYN MILLER, KATE WEITZ, KALI LANDMARK AND ALANNA SCHENKEN SEATED: MEGAN LONGO, CARLA KLOECKNER, DEIDRE OCHSNER AND MEREDITH WEITZ Established in 1970, OneWorld Community Health Centers, in partnership with the community, provides culturally respectful, quality health care with special attention to the underserved. OneWorld is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and provides comprehensive primary health care, dental, and mental health/substance abuse services to persons.

For more information, visit www.oneworldomaha.org.

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Nearly 800 Omaha wine lovers descended on the Mutual of Omaha Dome April 13th to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Omaha.

The vinNEBRASKA Foundation, an Omaha based group of civic minded wine lovers, have organized wine tastings and auctions for nearly 20 years to assist funding of local charities. Friday night, April 12th, a Winemaker's Dinner was held at the Happy Hollow Country Club. Diners enjoy a sumptuous meal with a winery representative seated at each table.

The multi-course meal was accompanied by a bottle of wine from each of the 24 wineries represented at the event. Thanks to the Friday night chairpersons, Mr. & Mrs. Craig and Heidi Lefler from Mutual of Omaha Bank.

Saturday night, the 24 wineries, from California, Oregon and France assembled at the Mutual of Omaha Dome for a Grand tasting and auction. Hundreds of wines were served as you had the opportunity to visit with each winery representative. A silent auction of wines, gifts, posters and much more was available during the tasting.

Later, a live auction, hosted by WOWT's Jim Seidlecki and Stu Smith from Smith-Madrone Winery. A number of very exclusive wines were auctioned off.

Photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House

GLENN AND ARLENE FOSDICK Other items included trips and a handmade wine cabinet with wines from the attending wineries.

Presenting Sponsor, Mark Wright from Wright Printing was honored for his numerous years of donating his printing services for the event. Thanks to Saturday chairpersons Mr. & Mrs. Glenn and Arlene Fosdick from The Nebraska Medical Center.

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vinNEBRASKA and the phenomenal group of Ronald’s Helpers were pleased to raise $200,000 to help the Ronald McDonald House continue their effort to help out of town families with lodging when their child is a patient in a local hospital. Together, we are making life a little better for children and families who need comfort and support. A sick child should never be alone.

Visit www.vinNEBRASKA.com or www.rmhcomaha.org.

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SAL BLACKHAWKS BASKETBALL the north corps blackhawks elite basketball program is redefining what it means to be a winner, teaching youth life lessons through sport that help lay a foundation for celebrating success beyond the basketball court

The red carpet rolled out AT THE SALVATION ARMY’S NORTH CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER TO CELEBRATE AN UNDEFEATED SPRING SELECT TEAM SEASON FOR THE BLACKHAWK BASKETBALL PROGRAM. As players and their families walked through the front door they greeted each other as family would.

One of the first things the players asked was if they had enough time to play a quick game before the dinner in their honor.

The North Corps Community Center has been a huge part of the community before many of the players were even born. Chequila Ross is the mother of Quentin Wilson, a 13 year old who plays on the middle school team, but she’s been part of The Salvation Army since she was a child. She sees the North Corps as a safe haven for the community.

“This is a place where my kids can go and I don’t have to worry about them. I know they are safe and that the people here care about them.”

The basketball program began just one year ago under Program Director Jim Sells. When Sells first took the position at the 24th and Pratt Street location he found four boys playing basketball in the gym. Those four boys turned into fifteen during the first season and have now grown to over fifty boys who make up four separate teams in the program this season.

The basketball program has seen great success this year as all teams finished with a winning record and the top high school team finished this season undefeated. The success of the program goes beyond basketball. Last year the program graduated all ten if its high school seniors, and this year all twelve of the seniors graduated as well.

There was more to celebrate at the dinner than just basketball, as three seniors signed to play for colleges in the area. Two players have already signed to play for nearby colleges and three more are still deciding between multiple college offers. One player

he is. he is starting to teach the other kids in our family what they are teaching him here on the team.” ~ TRENA MABEN

signed to Black Hawk College and Coach Darren Bizarri was present for the signing. “When we look for players we look for talent but we also focus on character, we want players who are serious about their education and we can find that here,” said Bizarri on the North Corps program.

Mayor Jim Suttle and Stacy Henry, the special assistant to Mayor Suttle for North Omaha urban affairs and community engagement, were both present for the dinner. “These kids come in for basketball but their lives are changed because Jim becomes their mentor and shows them what opportunities they have beyond Omaha,” said Henry.

Sells maintains high standards for his players: in order to play they have to show him their grades; he pushes them to achieve the best academically because he knows greatness is what his players are capable of.

Everyone at the celebration dinner was there to celebrate more than just the current season; they were there to celebrate a new and brighter future for their children. Parents are watching their kids change every day, confident that this program is giving them a new vision on what they can achieve in life.

“I’m watching my son light up and become confident in who he is. He is starting to teach the other kids in our family what they are teaching him here on the team,” said Trena Maben about her son Antione Curtis, a twelve year old who plays on the 6th grade team.

The SAL Blackhawks Basketball program as a whole won 10 team championships this spring season, including tournament titles at Nebraska Elite, Chicago, Ill., Fort Dodge, Iowa, Omaha Sports Academy, and Lincoln, Neb., amongst others. The team’s top high school boys’ team finished with 5 tournament championships alone and an unblemished record of 17-0 spanning all tournaments.

The program’s success all points back to one man, Jim Sells. “Jim makes it about more than just the game,

he teaches these kids the real value of life,” said parent and volunteer Todd Glass. Glass became involved in the basketball program through his son. He believes so much in the program, and in Sells, that he continues to volunteer as a chaperone on all Blackhawk trips even after his son moved on from the program.

At the dinner Lieutenant Pamela Kasten, the pastor and administrator for the North Corps, admitted to knowing almost nothing about basketball. She saw beyond the team’s skill and into the character of the players, “I went to one of the games and watched as the other team was pushing and tripping our players, but our kids didn’t do anything to retaliate. They played the game and represented The Salvation Army, the North Corps and Omaha extremely well; they made me proud.”

Watching Sells interact before and after the dinner you could see the strong connection he had with all his players and their families. “You would think Jim has been here since the beginning, he just fits right in. It’s like he was the missing piece to the North Corps puzzle,” said Ross. Every player wanted to check-in with him and many wanted him to play a quick game after the dinner, and even though many tables were still set up around the gym that wouldn’t stop them from playing.

Sells believes in his program not only because of the success each team has but because he can see the kids changing, “Their overall attitudes have changed, once we’ve taken them out of the negative and give them something to commit themselves to they become more positive every day.”

The dinner closed with a short video of season highlights that transformed the gym from a dinner celebration to a game day atmosphere with the crowd getting more excited with every shot the players made.

The night ended the same way it began, with the Blackhawk family celebrating the best moments of the season on and off the court.

STORY BY LAUREN SCARBORO

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July 27

OwL Ride 2013 Meyer Foundation for Disabilities

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Downtown Omaha | 7 pm – 12 pm Join over 2,000 riders at this night time urban biking adventure is sponsored by the Meyer Foundation for Disablities which raises funds for recreational programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Omaha area.

Cost: $30/person 60/family More information: www.owlride.org | 402-559-5771

Skutt Catholic High School 3131 S. 156 St. | Omaha | 6 pm – 10 pm Local celebrities will strut their stuff on the dance floor to raise money and awareness for hundreds of homeless youth in the Omaha metro. Dance for a Chance is a competition similar to the show "Dancing with the Stars." Funds raised through voting, ticket sales, silent auction and raffle benefit the youth and programs at YES. Cost: $50 In advance | $60 At the door More information: (402) 345-5187 ext. 105 | www.yesomaha.org

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CindeReLLa – SiLent fiLm with Live ORCheStRa Omaha Conservatory of Music Omaha Conservatory of Music | Omaha Cinderella – a 40 minute silent film from the Mary Pickford collection. An orchestra of talented young musicians from around the country will premiere a new film score by acclaimed composer, Maria Newman. This work, commissioned by the Omaha Conservatory of Music, will be the centerpiece of the intense weeklong summer institute held at OCM July 1420, 2013.

TicketPrices: General seating –$10, preferred seating available More information: 402-932-4978 | www.omahacm.org

July 18 SeLL the faRm ChaLLenge Scott Conference Center | 6450 Pine Street | Omaha | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This fast-paced competition has been developed just for Ak-Sar-Ben and You! All proceeds are tax deductible and support the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show’s Scholarship Program.

Cost: $600 for a Regular Team ($150 per team member) or $1,000 for a Preferred Team ($250 per team member). Contact the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation for further details.

More Information: 402.554.9600 x105

2013 JOSLyn CaStLe LiteRaRy feStivaL “Jazz Age at the Castle: F. Scott Fitzgerald” Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport St. | Omaha The 1920’s will spring to wild and colorful life at Joslyn Castle! Travel back in time to celebrate all that made the 20’s roar and get to know the man whose brilliant writing chronicled this startling decade of history! More information: 402-595-2199 | www.joslyncastle.com

July 28 JOSLyn CaStLe CLaSSiC CaR ShOw Joslyn Castle 3902 Davenport St. | Omaha | 10 am – 4 pm See hand-selected vintage cars and motorcycles displayed on Joslyn’s beautiful grounds, tour the Castle and enjoy food and fun for the entire family. Online ticket sales for the Joslyn Castle Car Classic are open now on the Joslyn Castle website. Tickets will also be available at any Omaha Hy-Vee location after June 1. Tickets purchased online will be waiting for you at the 40th Street entrance to the Joslyn Castle.

Sponsor: Toyota Cost: $10 in advance, 12.50 at door, 12 & Under are free, 5 for Military Personnel More information: 402-595-2199 | www.joslyncastlecarclassic.com

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July 19 hOpe in the heaRtLand gaLa: an evening at the RaCeS A PARTY WITH A PURPOSE American Cancer Society Stinson Park at Aksarben Village | 6 pm – 11 pm More information: HopeintheHeartlandOmaha.org A CASUAL, OUTDOOR EVENT LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN As the venue is the site of the old Aksarben race track, guests will have the opportunity to experience and celebrate the history of the venue with our horse racing theme. The evening attire is casual, which includes polos and khaki shorts for gentlemen and sundresses for women. The evening is sure to be full of fun and surprises for the guests as they have the opportunity to experience a fun evening full of the sights, tastes, and sounds of a night at the race track!

YOU ARE INVITED to join the American Cancer Society, save lives, and enjoy an evening at the Races during the 2013 Hope in the Heartland Gala. On Friday, July 19, 2013, you and other community leaders can enjoy an exciting evening filled with food, entertainment, video horse racing, auctions, beverages, and much more! Put on your derby hat and casual attire, head down to Stinson Park at Aksarben Village and help us make a difference in the lives of those facing a cancer diagnosis in our community!

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It's not often that you are given a chance to initiate real change for the better and to know it will directly affect the course of someone's future. Now, more than ever, your support of the American Cancer Society will make a significant impact on patients facing a cancer diagnosis in Nebraska. There is an urgent need to expand our capacity to conduct more research, serve more patients, and save more lives as one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Your support of the Hope in the Heartland Gala will offer hope, progress, and answers to individuals here in Nebraska.

FEATURING Silent, live and board auctions • Live entertainment • Dinner and drinks • Video horse racing and more •

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Council Bluffs | 6 pm – 1 pm Strike A Chord is an annual dueling pianos event, enlivened each year with a different theme and a totally unique celebrity art auction. The evening begins calmly with soft piano stylings. Guests enjoy several different stations of themed food and drink while they peruse silent auction items and buy votes for their favorite celebrity artwork. The People’s choice award begins the live auction for the most coveted items. Then the dueling pianists crown the evening with lively song and the crowd takes the dance floor! Cost: Corporate Table Sponsor: 850, Contributing Sponsor 400, Individual Patron 75 More information: 712-435-5600 | www.heartlandfamilyservice.org

Lewis & Clark Landing | Omaha The annual JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes is a family-friendly event that includes face painting, clowns, bands, food and drink, and all kinds of fun entertainment! The T1D 5K Dash begins at 7:30 AM, and the Walk begins at 9:00 AM. Join us to run or walk to raise funds that support T1D Research! Cost: Free More information: 402-397-2873 | www.jdrf.org

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The Salvation Army Kroc Center 2825 Y Street | Omaha | 1 pm – 6 pm

RIVERFRONT WINE FESTIVAL Junior League of Omaha Corkscrew Wine & Cheese and Gorges Volvo

August 16 – 24 6TH ANNUAL MUSICAL REVUE GALA AND EVENT

Stinson Park at Aksarben Village 67th and Center Streets | Omaha | 3 pm – 8 pm Hundreds of wines from around the world, Wine Academy sessions, live music, VIP Lounge, food vendors and more! All General Admission tickets are good for a day of sampling and include a Riedel glass, 10 one ounce samples of wine, and access to the hourly Wine Academy sessions. There will be hundreds of wines from around the world to sample. The Wine Academy sessions will include tastings and food pairings, all included with your general admission ticket. There will be live music, and food vendors will be available. You must be 21+ with a valid ID to enter. Designated Driver tickets will be available at the door for $10. No outside food or drink allowed (exception: water bottles). No pets, please. Your attendance supports Junior League of Omaha's literacy program, A Book of My Own. Cost: $35 General Admission, $60 VIP (at door price) More information: 402-850-6776 | www.riverfrontwinefestival.com

Children's Respite Care Center | 6 pm CRCC will present a Broadway Musical Revue -A Dinner and Music Show Experience. There will be Cocktail reception, Dinner and Show Performance. Cost: $35-250 More information: 402-895-4000 | www.crccomaha.org

August 17 SUMMER BASH FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER Metro Area Youth Foundation, Inc.

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Tip Top Ballroom | 1502 Cuming Street | Omaha | 5:30 pm – 9 pm Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer is a fundraiser presented by the Metro Area Youth Foundation, Inc. The event raises funds to assist families being treated at local hospitals for childhood cancer. Funds are also donated to other local organizations supporting these families. The fundraiser includes dinner, silent and live auctions and various raffles. Cost: $50/person More information: 402-871-6246 | www.summerbashforccc.org

BEER AND BACON FESTIVAL Omaha Jaycees and Ronald McDonald House

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Old Mattress Factory Beer and Bacon, what more could you ask for! The First Annual Beer and Bacon Festival will tempt your taste buds for a good cause. The festival, organized by the Omaha Jaycees in cooperation with the Old Mattress Factory, will be comprised of a bacon competition with participants providing samplings of delicious bacon-themed dishes. Various craft breweries will also be handing out samples of hand crafted beer. The event benefits The Ronald McDonald House.

More information: www.omahabeerandbacon.com

Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way | Omaha, NE | 9 am – 12 pm All Walk routes are wheelchair accessible and Walk Day activities include something for all ages! There is NO FEE to participate in the Walk to Defeat ALS®. Walk participants can raise anywhere from $100 to $100,000 dollars - the sky is the limit! Cost: Free More information: 402-991-8788 | http://webkwc.alsa.org

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OMAHA FASHION WEEK MARCH Fashion Institute Midwest

GREAT NEBRASKA BEERFEST Nebraska Brewing Company Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild

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August 23 BOX OFFICE BASH 2013 Omaha Performing Arts Omaha | 6 pm Box Office Bash 2013 is a fundraising event hosted by the volunteer guild, THE PRESENTERS, in support of Omaha Performing Arts. The event offers an evening of buffet dining, a live auction and raffle, dancing, and live entertainment. The Box Office Bash will celebrate the 2013/2014 Broadway Season.

Cost: $125 per person More information: 402-661-8454 | www.OmahaPerformingarts.org

August 24 ANGELS FOR ANGELS CELEBRATION Madonna School & Workshop Mutual of Omaha Dome 3301 Dodge Street | Omaha | 5:30 pm – 9:45 pm The Angels for Angels Celebration is the major dinner/auction fundraiser benefiting Madonna School & Workshop. This year's event, "Working Wonders" will highlight the 30th anniversary year of the madonna Workshop. Madonna serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Cost: $125 per ticket More information: 402-556-1883 | http://madonnaschool.org

August 24 15TH ANNUAL TED E. BEAR HOLLOW 5k Run & Remembrance Walk Outback Steakhouse 7605 Cass Street | Omaha | 8:00 am – 10:30 am What has become one of the longest "running" events in the Omaha area, the 15th Annual 5k Run & Remembrance Walk is an event for the entire family. Held at Outback Steakhouse, 7605 Cass St., the run and remembrance walk is an opportunity to remember those special people in life that have died.

With both individual and group registration prices, this is an event for individuals and families alike.

Run to give back to a great cause or walk as a large group in honor of a special person. You choose. All registrants receive great Outback Steakhouse food. Cost: $35 for individuals, 65 for groups (see website for details) More information: 402-502-2773 | www.tedebearhollow.org

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Shadow Lake Town Ctr | 72nd and Hwy 370 The Great Nebraska Beerfest is held every August at Shadow Lake Towne Center Mall and is hosted by Nebraska Brewing Company. This summer is our 5th year and if our past years growth is any indication, we expect over 80 breweries (400+ beers) and 3,500 people.

More information: Angela Arp angela@nebraskabrewingco.com

September 7 JEWELS OF AUTUMN Alegent Creighton Health Alegent Creighton Health Lakeside Hospital | 168th & Center | Omaha An annual event to raise money for special projects at Lakeside Hospital. Event includes food, drinks, silent and live auctions. Cost: $TBA More information: 402-717-8182 | www.AlegentCreighton.com

September 7 TOUCH A TRUCK Child Saving Institute First Data Parking Lots | 6855 Pacific St. | Omaha | 11 am – 3 pm Touch a Truck presented by The Child Saving Institute Guild, free event for families including over 50 big trucks, police cruisers, fire trucks, etc. to climb in, blow horns, talk with those that drive the big trucks!

Including bouncy houses, face painting and clowns and free give aways. Lunch available for purchase on site. Cost: Free More information: 402-504-3664 | www.childsaving.org

September 7 ZOOFARI 2013 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 South 10th St. | Omaha Join Event Chairs Gerry and Bruce Lauritzen and Honorary Chairs Suzanne and Walter Scott to celebrate Zoofari 2013 on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Nebraska’s premier fundraising event will once again take place across from the Zoo’s main campus near Rosenblatt Stadium’s former footprint but--for the first time in the event’s history–guests will celebrate on a Saturday night. Zoofari attendees will enjoy unparalleled silent and live auctions as well as entertainment and first-class fun in support of the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Cost: $150 per ticket

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Call for Nominations!

For events presented between June 1, 2012 & May 31, 2013.

• Go to www.SpiritofOmaha.com/BigEvent2013Noms

Deadline to receive nominations is July 31, 2013!

Finalists will be announced in our September 2013 issue!

Voting begins September 1, 2013 6 Categories: • Best 1st or 2nd Annual • BestTheme • Best Food & Wine • Best Under 500 Attending • Best Over 500 Attending • Best Over 1000 Attending

• Go to www.SpiritofOmaha.com/BigEvent2013Noms

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