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update the site. Soaring Wings Vineyard Announces its' Fourth Annual Spring Wine and Blues Festival Lineup Soaring Wings Vineyard is please to announce another powerful lineup fornext weeks Fourth Annual Spring Wine and Blues Festival. The gate will open at 11 AM on Saturday May 10th Music starts at 1200 with Lincoln Blues band Jumpin Kate and the Naked Reserves. At 3:30 PM 12 time Blues Music Award nominee Watermelon Slim and the Workers perform And at 6:30 PM Woodstock sensation Canned Heat performs. 9:00 PM Fleet Hot Air Balloon Launch Tickets are $30 for 21 and older and include a souvenir wine glass and you first glass of wine or five samples. $25 for those 12-21, and free for those under 12. Advance tickets sale online at ETIX.com. Canned Heat: Canned Heat is still led by their original drummer Fito de la Parra. They are most often known for their role as the lead headline band at the original Woodstock and the hit song "Goin' Up the Country" which became Woodstocks' defacto theme song. Still going strong the group is still recording songs and have over 30 albums to their credit. More detailed info below. Watermelon Slim and the Workers: In December 2006 Watermelon Slim garnered a record-tying six 2007 Blues Music Award nominations for Artist, Entertainer, Album, Band, Song, and Traditional Album of the Year. Only the likes of B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Robert Cray have ever landed six. His 2006 self-titled release was ranked #1 in MOJO Magazine's 2006 Top Blues CDs, won the 2006 Independent Music Award for Blues Album of the Year, hit #1 on the Living Blues Radio Chart, debuted at #13 on the Billboard Blues Radio Chart ahead of both Robert Cray and North Mississippi Allstars, and won the Blues Critic Award for 2006 Album of the Year. More detailed info below. JUMPIN KATE and the Naked Reserves: After 20 years and 11 albums, Kate has earned her position in the music scene playing originals and covers all over Las Vegas, the Midwest, and points beyond. Kate's band, Jumpin' Kate and the Naked Reserves, perform blues, rock, R&B, reggae and originals. Kate's powerful vocals, belting out favorite hits from Janis Joplin to Etta James to Patsy Cline while performing at venues such as the legendary Stardust, the House of Blues, Toby Keith's bar at Harrah's and Jimmy Buffet's restaurant at the Flamingo. More detailed info below. Assistance League Omaha Thrifty Thursday Yard Sale & Picnic 36th & Leavenworth June 19th 10:00 am - 6:30 pm ONE - DAY YARD SALE Serving Hot Dogs, Chips & Drink ( Noon till the dogs run out ) Yesterday's Best Thrift Shop, Terrific Bargains Proceeds provide New Clothing for Children in Need Assistance League School Bell West Central Women's Connection Monday, May 19, 2008-11:45a.m. to 1:45p.m. DC Centre West, 11830 Stonegate Circle, Omaha, NE Special Feature: Drapers & Damon's Style Show Slip into Spring and Summer with these beautiful outfits, styles and sizes for everyone Guest Speaker: Lois Ann Grove from Colorado Life So Full, Yet Heart So Empty Grand Prize winner of Pillsbury Bake-Off, International Traveler and Seminar & Retreat Speaker gives key to having a strong self esteem including a sense of humor amid life's distractions $10.00 per person Buffet open 11:45a.m.-12:15p.m. For reservations and complimentary nursery call: Barb Romer (493-7606) or Jackie Shanno (453-4351) LOCAL CHARITIES TO BENEFIT FROM FINE ART PURCHASES AT EXHIBIT Artist to use show awarded by Nebraska Arts Council to give back; 100% of the profits from sales during the exhibit will be donated to more than 20 local and national charities “ Artistic Expressions” is an exhibit of recent sculptures, watercolors and oil paintings reflective of a variety of today’s social issues. Nebraska artist, David Alles, aims to extend the power and effects of art beyond the limitations of the gallery walls and the art community. “I will donate all proceeds of sales to humanitarian organizations in an effort to have a greater social impact on the communities in which we live,” Alles said. “ Artistic Expressions” runs through May 23 at the Fred Simon Gallery, Nebraska Arts Council, 1004 Farnam St, Omaha. Gallery hours M-F 8-5. David Alles is a native Nebraskan who has been aggressively producing art since 1979. His sculptures, paintings and prints are crafted using high quality, archival materials in truly original style. Learn more at www.davidalles.com. Nebraska Belly Dance Spectacular - May 3, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Nebraska's best and boldest belly dancers take the stage Saturday, May 3rd at the Shark Club Banquet Room! This is your chance to experience the magic of belly dance! The Nebraska Belly Dance Spectacular is an annual event showcasing the Oriental Dance community in Nebraska. Many styles of dance will be represented, such as Improvisational Tribal Style, Turkish Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, American Cabaret, and African dance! Performers include Magdalene and Diva Soma Belly Dance, Della and the Lotus Troupe, Calliste and Basharaat, the Athenian Dancers, Benu, Whorlwinds, Sitara, Metamorphosis, and Melissa Kandido. Diva Soma Belly Dance is proud to announce that a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to benefit autism awareness! The Nebraska Belly Dance Spectacular is open to the public and is a family-friendly event. This year's event will be held at the Shark Club Banquet Room (adjacent to the Quality Inn) on 72nd and Center Streets in Omaha, NE. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Admission prices are $15 for adults and $10 for youth ages 11-17; kids 10 and under are free! For more information about this event, contact Magdalene, Director of Diva Soma Belly Dance at (402) 934-9958, email: magdalene@divasoma.com, or visit our website at: www.divasoma.com. 23rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Omaha Celebration (Omaha, NE) First National Bank and the South Omaha Business Associated will be hosting the 23rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Omaha from May 1 – 4, 2008. A full week of events will take place in South Omaha with a Recognition Dinner, Queen Coronation, Carnival, Fiesta, Parade and Classic Car Show. The Hispanic community opens up its streets and invites everyone to participate in this exciting Omaha event. Last year, over an estimated 40,000 people participated in the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Thursday, May 1st will be the Recognition Dinner sponsored by AllState Insurance to take place at Casa del Sol (formerly Eagles Hall) on 23 & N Streets. Keynote speaker will be Consulate of Mexico, Jorge Ernesto Espejel. Cocktails begin at 5:00 p.m. and Dinner/Program at 6:00 p.m. The community is grateful for the many men and women who continue to defend our country's freedom via their service in the military. This year’s dinner will recognize five military veterans from within the community that will also serve as Grand Marshals to the 2008 Cinco de Mayo Parade—Joseph Juarez, Richard Arrellano, Joe Ruth, Albert M. Lopez and Manuel Reyes. Friday, May 2nd will be begin at 5:30pm with the Bank of the West Fiesta and Hy-Vee Carnival on the Plaza on 24 & N St. and then on to the Cox Queen Coronation on the main stage that begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3rd starts the day off with Omaha’s largest parades! Parade will begin at 10 a.m. and will extend from 24th & D streets to 24th & P streets. Following the parade will be a fiesta at Noon. Food, carnival, music and booths are just some of the activities taking place. Over 75 shops and restaurants will open for business and a wide variety of Latin Cuisines will be offered. Sunday, May 4th will be begin with the 5K Run/Walk and for the first time a Centris Federal Credit Union Classic Car Show to begin at Noon with same day registration at 10 a.m. Again Fiesta and Carnival will take place on the Plaza on 24 & N St. with food, booths and entertainment until 10 p.m. Cinco de Mayo Omaha 2008 is brought to you by First National Bank and the South Omaha Business Association (SOBA) and the following sponsors: Bank of the West, Cox Communications, Hy-Vee, AllState, US Cellular, Centris Federal Credit Union, La Mesa, Radio Lobo, El Perico, Lamar Advertising, Pepsi, XX Beer, Jose Cuervo Tequila, One World Community Healh, El Mercado Inc., Midwest Sound & Lighting. NEBRASKA AFFILIATE OF THE SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE FUNDS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS Volunteers Help Serve Unmet Breast Health Needs of Nebraska’s Medically Underserved The Nebraska of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, one of over 100 Affiliates nationwide dedicated to putting an end to breast cancer, recently provided community grants totaling $346,107.41 to support several Nebraska breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs. The Komen Nebraska Affiliate’s local fundraising efforts, such as the Komen Nebraska Race for the Cure®, have enabled it to fund projects such as Every Woman Matters through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s and Men’s Health, which offers breast health services to under and uninsured Nebraska women. The $163,564 in Komen Nebraska funding will be used to pay for hospital fees associated with breast biopsies and breast diagnostic services for clients under the age of 40. The Patient Assistance Fund through Alegent Health Image Recovery Center was granted funding in the amount of $23,565.00, which will allow women without adequate financial resources to benefit from the restorative services of image recovery. Other local programs funded by the Komen Nebraska Affiliate include: Blue Valley Community Action Partnership, Fairbury, NE: Missing Link Central Nebraska Community Services, Loup City, NE: Woman-Woman/De Mujer a Mujer Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska, Kearney, NE: Healthy Breast Education to Prevent Breast Cancer for Hispanic and Low-Income Population in Dawson and Buffalo Counties Every Woman Matters Foundation, Omaha, NE: Breast Cancer Care in Nebraska Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center in collaboration with Latino Center of the Midlands, Omaha, NE: A Time to Heal: All Our Sisters Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center in collaboration with St. Francis Medical Center, Omaha, NE – Grand Island, NE: Train the Trainers for A Time to Heal University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Omaha, NE: Primary and Secondary Breast Cancer Prevention for Underserved Women in Nebraska “In order to ensure our funds are making the greatest impact, the Komen Nebraska Affiliate works with local medical experts and community leaders to conduct comprehensive community needs assessments,” said Lynette Farhart Komen Nebraska Affiliate Executive Director. “We have identified specific, unmet breast health needs within our community and ‘filled in the gaps,’ delivering the life-saving message of early detection and providing assistance to medically-underserved breast cancer patients and their families.” Up to 75 percent of funds raised by the Komen Nebraska Affiliate remains in the community to fund local breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs. Remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world. Susan G. Komen for the Cure was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Organization is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure® to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the Organization fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Through fiscal year 2005, the Komen Organization, together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors, has invested $630 million in breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. Upcoming Events: Friday April 25, 2008: Puttin’ on the Pink Annual fundraiser from 5:30-8:30 at Regency Court in Omaha. Visit www.komennebraska.org for details. Sunday October 5, 2008: 15th year Anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Nebraska Race for the Cure® at the Civic Auditorium in Omaha. Visit www.komennebraska.org for details. For more information about breast health or breast cancer, visit the Komen Organization’s web site, www.komen.org, or call its National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline, 1.800 GO KOMEN® (1.800.465.6636) MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue 81 Bostons taken into rescue in only 3.5 months. It is hailing Boston Terriers and we are not kidding. With only 3.5 months into the new year MABTR has taken in 81 Bostons, 24 in April alone, which is 59% of our total we took in for 2007. In April 2007 we took in a total of 10 dogs for the whole month. On top of that we have 10 more coming in on April 14 who are being released from a breeder in MO ranging from 7 months to 2 yrs old. In 2008 we have over 60% of our dogs coming from breeders. As of April 12 there are 16 Bostons in foster care. We are reaching out to YOU for help. With growth comes the need for SUPPORT. How can you help? 1. Spread the word of our existence. Adopting families and volunteers are NEEDED. 2. We have many dogs of both genders and of all ages (as young as four months and as old as 8 yrs.) needing forever homes. If you are considering adding another Boston to your home or know someone interested in adopting a Boston complete our online adoption application TODAY. It is easy and quick. Go to www.adoptaboston.com and click on Application. 3. Foster homes are needed. The 10 new arrivals will go directly to the vet and stay there until room in foster care opens up. The number of foster homes equates to the number of dogs we can save/rescue at one time. To learn what your role is as a foster parent visit www.adoptaboston.com/fostering.htm. We are in need of fosters homes in the surrounding areas of Omaha, NE, Kansas City, MO/KS, Colorado, and Des Moines, IA. 4. Crates are in high demand. Have a crate lying around that you are no longer using, know someone with a used crate needing to clear up space, or see a crate at a garage sale. Think about us. Crates are used for transporting, adoptions, and foster care. 5. Even though $money$ is a necessity for us to provide vet care to our rescues unless we have foster homes for dogs to go in to AND families willing to adopt them the money is not needed. Help us continue to make a difference in the lives of homeless Boston Terriers over the 10 states that MABTR currently cover. Educare of Omaha-South Groundbreaking Set for May 19th Dates: Monday, May 19th Time: 10:30 am Location: Indian Hill Elementary Playground 3121 U Street Omaha, NE 68107 Description: A groundbreaking ceremony will officially start construction on Educare of Omaha-South, a state-of-the-art facility that will provide all-day, year-round care and education for economically disadvantaged children. The new site will serve 183 children, ages birth to 5 years, and their families. This will be the second Educare Center in Omaha (the first is the Educare Center of Omaha-North at 21st and Paul Streets) and another in a growing, nationwide network of Educare Centers. Currently, five Educare Centers are up-and-running, serving young children and families. Another five will begin serving children or will be under construction across America in 2008. Educare’s mission is to enhance family interactions and relationships between parents and children by helping parents learn how to promote their children’s healthy development. Speakers at the ceremony will include Governor Dave Heineman and Mayor Mike Fahey. The Indian Hill Swing Choir and Chorus as well as 50 Educare participants will provide entertainment at the groundbreaking ceremony. Contact: For additional information, interviews or photographs, please contact Anna Baker at (402) 345-5401 or abaker@vgagroup.com. For information on Educare, please contact Jessie Rasmussen at (402) 541-4030. Social Luncheon for Widows & Widowers |
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