OPS Announces Open House Schedules
January 2, 2012 • 1 comment
The Omaha Public School district has announced its open house schedule to its area high schools and magnet schools for inquiring parents and prospective students. The open house events provide students and parents a opportunity to tour the buildings; meet with teachers, coaches and counselors; and learn about the extracurricular activities and groups available. These events are also a chance for prospective students from other
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Donate Now For Last Minute 2011 Tax Deductions
December 30, 2011 • No comments
Goodwill Industries of Omaha is reminding residents that the end of the year presents a prime opportunity for a charitable donation to increase income tax deductions. Donations are currently being accepted at 14 Omaha metra area Goodwill retail stores and donation centers with receipts being provided for tax purposes. Monetary donations will also be accepted online at www.goodwill.org. Below is a list of "tips" provided by
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Volunteers Needed For Tax Season
December 29, 2011 • No comments
The Omaha EITC Coalition announces recruitment for people looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities to help as Site Navigators at the free tax sites in tax season 2012. While Site Navigators do not prepare tax returns, they do provide essential services to taxpayers and team members providing the free services at the sites. The only requirement is a desire to help people improve their financial stability. Last year, Site
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Highlighting Uptown Volunteers
December 28, 2011 • No comments
Great volunteers are what make our community organizations thrive. And in 2011, there were many outstanding people who gave of their time and themselves to improve their spot of the world. Here we highlight two from the uptown Omaha area: Linda Merrill, Citizen Patroller of the Year, Omaha Coalition of Citizen Patrols Linda Merrill has been a part of the Keystone Citizen Patrol since the beginning in 1994. Yet when she heard that
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Christmas Tree Recycling Set To Begin Monday
December 22, 2011 • No comments
Omaha metro area residents are encouraged to continue or begin a new Christmas family tradition of recycling their old tree rather than tossing it to the curb. Residents can begin dropping off their used Christmas trees during daylight Dec. 26 through Jan. 10 at these Omaha metro area locations: - Tranquility Park, 120th Street and West Maple Road. - Brown Park, U Streets between 15th and 18th Streets. - Orchard Park, 66th Street
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