Get Crafty at the Elkhorn Branch
December 31, 2011 • No comments
Looking for a fun activity for the whole family on New Year's Eve? The Elkhorn Branch of the Omaha Public Library, 2100 Reading Plaza in Elkhorn, will host a craft activity on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in to make a winter craft. For more information, contact Wendy Anderson at 402-289-4367, or visit the Omaha Public Library website. read more »
Stay Safe on New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2011 • No comments
If you're planning to party like it's 2012 on Saturday night, make sure you plan ahead to start the new year on a safe note. Here are some safety tips to consider before you hit or host your New Year's Eve party: -If you are planning to light off fireworks, make sure you are not intoxicated. Alcohol and fireworks are not a safe combination. Do not allow children to light off fireworks. Also, make sure fireworks are set off in
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Ring in the New Year at Village Pointe
December 30, 2011 • No comments
Why not ring in 2012 in paradise? Cheeseburger in Paradise, a restaurant in the Village Pointe Shopping Center, 168th and West Dodge Road, will host a New Year's Eve party on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The laid-back party - including party favors and music - has no cover charge, and food and cocktails will be available for purchase. At midnight, attendees can celebrate with a champagne toast. For more information, visit the
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Highlighting Northwest Volunteers
December 27, 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 a few from the northwest Omaha area: Jody Blakely, Vice President, Omaha Dog Park Advocates Jody Blakely got involved with the Omaha Dog Park Advocates, which helps run Hefflinger and Hanscom dog parks in Omaha, after enjoying read more »
OPS Open Houses Coming Soon
December 26, 2011 • No comments
The school year is halfway over, and so that means it's time to start thinking about where students will attend school next year. For parents of students who will transition into kindergarten, high school next year, or for those thinking of enrolling in a magnet school, Omaha Public Schools will be hosting open houses and kindergarten round-ups in January. Open houses are opportunities for students to meet with teachers and read more »