Editor’s Pick: Juno Mission to Jupiter at Bennington Library
July 25, 2011 • No comments
NASA has been making front-page headlines and piquing the interest of children across the country with its final space shuttle launch. Harness your child's interest in space by attending a presentation about NASA's upcoming Juno Mission to Jupiter. The activity will begin at 10:30 on Tuesday at the Bennington Public Library, 15505 Warehouse Street in Bennington. Local educator Brian Penke will discuss the mission, and attendees will make a Juno spacecraft model. The hour-long presentation and activity are geared toward school-age children and their families. The Juno spacecraft is scheduled to launch between Aug. 5 and Aug. 26, and it will take five years to cruise to Jupiter. It will orbit and gather information about the planet for a year. For more information about
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Editor’s Pick: Omaha’s First African-American Fashion and Hair Show
July 25, 2011 • 1 comment
Mahogany, a fashion show featuring local designers, will be held Wednesday, July 27th at the Carlisle Hotel, 10909 M Street. Omaha's first African-American fashion and hair show will benefit the Mahogany Scholarship Fund. The fund was established to promote education, celebrate Black Heritage, honor achievement and to create unity between all races. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets — $20 for general admission, $30 for VIP — are available online at www.nativeomahadaysfestiv al.com and also will be sold at the door.
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Editor’s Pick: Discover Omaha Bike Tour
July 25, 2011 • No comments
The city, any city actually, by bike can be a wonderful thing. Open to the elements and moving slower than you typically would in your car, the streets seem to open up a little bit. You notice things you didn't before. A great piece of architecture. A bit of history you'd never considered. That's the idea behind the ongoing Discover Omaha Bike Tour series, organized by I Ride Douglas County. This Wednesday the tour hits South Omaha with a combined walking/biking tour through the historic neighborhood. The tour beginst at 6 p.m. on July 27 at 24th and N St and will highlight South Omaha staples such as City Hall, Prouty Gallery, Collin Field, the Czech Museum and Spring Lake Park. Participants of all ability levels are encouraged to bring their bikes, helmets and water read more »
Employee engagement, wellbeing topic of upcoming conference
July 25, 2011 • No comments
Being grateful to have a job in a poor economy is one thing. Being happy in a job, now that's something else entirely. Making the second a priority is what companies should focus on now, Bellevue University's Dr. Gerald R. Wagner said. “Many research papers report that as many as 40 percent of American employees want to change jobs as soon as they can,” Wagner, the Director of the Institute for Wellbeing Management, said. As the economy improves, he added, those people will begin moving on those desires, resulting in high turnover and loss of productivity as others are hired and trained. Instead of waiting for this employee turnover crisis to happen, Wagner said, employers can use the next few years as a time to focus on employee wellbeing and happiness as a way to
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Get Landscaping Ideas at Cherry Hills Garden Walk
July 23, 2011 • No comments
The Cherry Hills Homeowners Association will host a neighborhood garden walk on Sunday, July 24. Participants should meet up at Cherry Bean Coffee, 7110 N 102nd Circle, at noon. Grab a drink or some lunch if you like, and then caravan with the group through at least five neighborhood properties. The tours should wrap up by 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.freewebs.com/cherryhi lls/.
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Harrison Street Closing
July 23, 2011 • No comments
At 1 p.m. today, a new heat advisory takes effect. Heat indices are expected to peak between 105 and 115 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the advisory won't expire until 8 p.m., around the time that cooler air could potentially mean strong thunderstorms around the area. The heat saps energy, can have potentially negative health effects and continues to impacts roads in and around the area. In an effort to prevent heat-related expansion damage, Harrison Street will by closed in both directions between 118th and 124th streets from 9 p.m. to midnight July 26. Mitch Beaumont, La Vista Community Relations Coordinator, said the three-hour span will allow crews to cut temporary expansion relief joints at the ends of the Harrison Street bridge over Eastport
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Law Firm Opens in La Vista
July 19, 2011 • No comments
A new law partnership has opened doors in La Vista. Steven M. Delaney, Aimee Sanderson Melton, Ronald E. Reagan and Sean M. Reagan, recently established Reagan, Melton and Delaney LLP with offices at 9826 Giles Road, Suite B, in La Vista and offices in the Apothecary Building in the Haymarket District in Lincoln. Ronald E. Reagan is a former Sarpy County district court judge. Melton is a former Deputy Douglas County Attorney. The firm has also hired attorneys Rick Whitworth, Jennifer Thompson and Mandy King. Both Whitworth and Thompson are lifelong Sarpy County residents. Seven experienced trial attorneys will now be able to offer a variety of legal services including: criminal defense, DUI defense, family law, guardianships, divorce and child support, juvenile law, business
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84th Street Closure
July 18, 2011 • No comments
Drivers may want to avoid 84th Street just north of Park View Boulevard in La Vista this morning. Northbound 84th Street is closed in that area to allow crews to repair a bulge in the pavement likely resulting from hot temperatures, Mitch Beaumont, La Vista Community Relations Coordinator, said Emergency repairs should be complete around noon. Until then, traffic is being rerouted toward Harrison Street via 78th Street. Permanent repairs on 84th Street are scheduled for later this week into next week. Those repairs will only shut down one lane at a time. read more »
Leadership Sarpy Application Deadline Looms
July 16, 2011 • No comments
Just 25 slots are available for the 2011-2012 Leadership Sarpy Program and applications must be turned in July 29. The class is open to anyone who lives, works or does business in Sarpy County. Leadership Sarpy participants meet once a month for 10 months in an all day session. The sessions are designed to offer opportunities for leadership growth, networking opportunities and to increase awareness of the resources available within Sarpy County and its five incorporated communities. In fact, the program uses the community as a classroom, providing a series of tours and access to community, business and political leaders within local and state governments. Some of the classroom topics include: Sarpy County's Economic Outlook, quality of life, local and county government, the read more »
Omaha Area Under Excessive Heat Warning
July 15, 2011 • No comments
Douglas County is under an excessive heat warning until Tuesday morning, with temperatures predicted to reach the mid- to high-90s. With the high levels of humidity, the heat indexes are expected to reach between 105 and 112 degrees F during the next few days and drop down only into the 80s overnight. Such high temperatures and heat indexes can cause heat stroke and other serious health issues. Follow these recommendations from the National Weather Service to stay cool and healthy over the weekend: -Keep out of the sun, especially during the afternoon hours. Plan to do outdoor activities early in the morning or late in the evening. Stay in an air-conditioned facility, if possible. -Drink plenty of water and other hydrating fluids. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. -Check on
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