improvement are: 13th Street to Main Street; the main entrance; the gift shop; tickets and redemption; guests services; the Lion’s Pride sculpture area; and the Fountain Plaza. The timeline for the parkway, entry, gift shop and Main Street construction is from June 1, 2012 to March 30, 2014. More information about the upgrades, and Zoofari, can be found at www. omahazoofoundation.org. Woodhead to Appear for Boys Town Former Nebraska small college and high school football star Danny Woodhead will share his story of perseverance and rise to NFL success at the Boys Town booster banquet on May 3 at Embassy Suites La Vista. Standing 5-foot-9 and weighing 195 pounds, Woodhead overcame a new knee injury upon entering the NFL to emerge as a weapon in the New England’s Patriots
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offense at running back in 2010. Woodhead rushed for 547 yards and five touchdowns for New England, achieving a bit of cult hero status in the league. Woodhead will share his story with those who support the programs that have assisted so many disadvantaged boys and girls through the years. Last year’s benefit generated $100,000 to help Boys Town youth build success, character and sportsmanship through athletics. For information, call 498.1056 or email teresa. brownell@boystown.org. Castle Classic Returns The Father’s Day weekend event that Joslyn Castle debuted last year combining classic cars and fashion is becoming an annual event. The Joslyn Castle Trust’s second annual Joslyn Castle Classic Weekend will take place June 17-19.
The activities will revolve around cars, fashion, history and style, and include a fashion show, a Flapper Gala and a classic car show. “Last year over 1,000 people came to the Castle on Sunday for the car show,” said Susan McManama, Castle Classic Weekend event chair. “All of the events were filled to capacity.” The festivities begin on June 17 at 11 a.m. with fashions presented by She-La and Zenobia in the Palm Pavilion Tent on the castle. That evening, a Jazz and Gin gala event will begin with cocktails and hors’ d'oeurves in the Palm Pavilion. Guests will return to the Palm Pavilion for dessert and dancing to the sound of the live Sing Sing Swing band. The Joslyn Castle Car Classic returns on Father's Day, showcasing over 80 handselected vintage cars and motorcycles. Tickets for the Joslyn Castle Car Classic can be purchased at Hy-Vee locations or available online at www.joslyncastlecarclassic.com.
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