Lincoln Kids! Lancaster Event Center
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Homestead National Monument
4100 N 84th St.; lancastereventcenter.com
5000 Saint Paul Avenue; nebrwesleyan.edu/athletics
8523 W. State Hwy. 4, Beatrice, 223-3524; nps.gov/home
August 18-21 Great Plains Futurity & Derby August 19-20 Nebraska Auto Specialty Car Sale August 20 American Taekwondo Assoc. Regional Competition August 26-28 Reis Ranch Horsemanshiop August 26-28 Bold Heart Barrel Racing August 27 Tri-State Cage Fighting - Lincoln Room September 3-5 Labor Day Horse Show September 4-5 Nebraska Paint Horse Show September 8-11 Foundation Quarter Horse Show (FQHR) September 14-18 Nebraska Quarter Horse Assn. Ak Sar Ben Silver Classic Quarter Horse Show September 23-24 Miniature Bucking Bull World Finals October 1-2 District 5 Quarter Horse Show October 7-9 Double B Barrel Racing October 10-15 Womens Professional Rodeo October 20-23 CKC Cornhusker Kennel Club October 22-23 Platte Valley Kennel Club,Husker Valley Cluster October 28-30 ALSA Grand National Llama Show
Lincoln Saltdogs 403 Line Drive Circle, Ste. A; 474-BALL (2255); 877-464-BALL; www.saltdogs.com
August 5-7: Grand Prairie AirHogs August 8-11: Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks August 16-18: Sioux Falls Pheasants August 19-21: Winnipeg Goldeyes
Nebraska Athletics 472-1132. www.huskers.com
Football, Memorial Stadium Sept. 3 Tennessee at Chattanooga Sept. 10 Fresno State Sept. 17 Washington Oct. 8 Ohio State Oct. 29 Michigan State Nov. 5 Northwestern Volleyball, the Colliseum Sept. 8 Creighton Sept. 9 Weber State Sept. 10 St. Mary’s, UNL Coliseum Sept. 17 Iowa State Sept. 21 Penn State Sept. 24 Ohio State Oct. 7 Purdue Oct. 8 Indiana Oct. 19 Iowa Oct. 22 Illinois Nov. 4 Michigan Nov. 5 Michigan State
Football, Abel Stadium Sept. 10 Midland Sept. 24 Doane (Homecoming) Oct. 15 Dordt Oct. 29 Briar Cliff Volleyball, Snyder Arena Sept. 14 Hastings Sept. 17 Dordt Sept. 28 Midland Oct. 1 Mount Marty Oct. 19 Concordia Oct. 29 Briar Cliff Nov. 1 Doane
No Coast Derby Girls Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall South; 402.441.8744; nocoastderbygirls.com/web/
August 6: Cincinnati Rollergirls August 20: Salt City Roller Derby
Out-of-Town Events August 6 Truck Show & Kids Fun Day, Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall, I-80 Exit 432 9am-3pm, Gretna, nebraskacrossingoutlets.com August 6 Just PLANE Fun day at the Strategic Air and Space Museum. Bouncy houses, carnival games, face painting and tons of fun! 11AM4PM. FREE with admission to museum. Ashland, 28210 West Park Highway. sasmuseum.com or 402-944-3100. August 6, September 10 Twin Fiddling Workshop, 1-3PM, for fiddlers (or violinists or violists) who want to learn to play nicely together with their fellow-fiddlers (or violinists or violists). Old Avoca Schoolhouse. Pre-registration required, enrollment limited. $20/fiddler. Call 402-275-3221, or e-mail debby@greenblattandseay.com August 21 Wounded Warrior Car Show, Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall, Gretna, I-80 Exit 432 (402) 332-5771, nebraskacrossingoutlets.com September 1-November 30 A Rescue Mission on the Home Front: Japanese Internees at Boys Town Village of Boys Town Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd. Exhibit highlighting Father Flanagan’s work to bring Japanese American families out of internment camps to live and work at Boys Town during WWII. 10AM-4PM, Free Tom Lynch (402) 498-1186 boystown.org/discover September 10 Sounds of Fall, Wildlife Safari Park, Ashland, I-80 Exit 426 Become an animal detective for a day! 11AM-3PM, (402) 738-2092; omahazoo.com September 17-18 Waverly Camp Creek Railroaders Show and Open House, 17550 Bluff Rd. A fun-filled weekend of railroading. Food and refreshments available. (402) 726-2487; campcreekrailroad.com September 18 Mustang Car Show, Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall, Gretna, I-80 Exit 432 (402) 332-5771, nebraskacrossingoutlets.com September 24-30 Take a Child Outside Week, Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, 1111 Bellevue Blvd N. Scavenger hunts, featured activities and guided walks. (402) 731-3140; fontenelleforest.org
Saturday Campfire Programs 7PM for approximaely 1 hour. Bring lawn chairs and insect repellant for comfort. At the monument’s Education Center. In case of inclement weather the programs will be held inside. Aug. 6: “Czech American’s in Nebraska” by Bruce Garver Aug. 13: “Natural Dying in Living Color” by Lori Parker; Music program by Dottie Ladman of Lincoln, Nebraska. Aug. 20: “The History and Significance of Prairie Chickens,” by Park Guide Allison Alley; Music program by Jeremy Hutson, local classical guitarist
Support Groups
Aug. 27: “Woody Guthrie: Re-envisioning 1930s America,” Program by Mike Adams and Kathryn N. Benzel September 3-5 Special Historical Demonstrations & Crafts September 25-October 1 Prairie Appreciation Week October 15-16 Family History Weekend Foundation Gardens series, Noon, 1415 N St.
Have a calendar event you’d like to share? We’d love to hear about it. www.lincolnkidsinc.com
M.O.M.S. the word
Meetings are held at 11AM, Eiseley Branch Library on Superior St. November 7th, December 5th , January 2nd, February 6th. Contact: Laura Chisholm 783-2726 or attachmentparenting.org
Moms offering moms support, 10AM, brunch, College View Church Fellowship Hall, 4801 Prescott. Angel, 4236117 or 486-2880. OR Y Street: 10AM, brunch, Good Neighbor Center, 2617 Y St. Programs and childcare free! Angel, 423-6117 or 477-4173.
Autism Family Network
MOPS
A support organization alternating between fun and informative events. Activity notification via e-mail; contact Melinda at afnlincoln@aol.com to be added to list.
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9-11 AM, New Covenant Church, 6000 S 84th St. Great “me time” for moms and kids from birth to kindergarten. Speakers, breakfast, crafts, discussion. Childcare provided. $6/meeting. Ann Waite, 309706-9319; ann.waite@gmail.com; newcovchurch.org
Attachment Parenting International, (API) of Lincoln
Cancer Support Groups General, disease or age specific groups. For patients, family members, friends. American Cancer Society, 423-4888.
Charlie Brown’s Kids Grief Support Group 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6-8PM, Grief support group for children/teens 3-18 that have experienced the death of a parent. Parents also meet at the same time. Volunteers provide opportunities for youth to share their feelings through books, discussions, art, writing and remembrance projects. Sheridan Lutheran, 6955 Old Cheney, 483-1845, Bev Prucha, B3549@aol.com
Fibromyalgia Group
Mourning Hope Grief Support Call 488-8989, email hope@mourninghope.org or visit mourninghope.org
Mother’s Group for Moms & Babies First, third Mondays. Facilitated by registered nurses, certified lactation consultants. Pine Lake Medical Plaza, 3901 Pine Lake Rd., Rm. 216, 10-11AM, 481-3328.
Northeast Family Center
Good Neighbor
Read for Joy – Family Literacy Program: Mon. 6:157:30PM; Thur. 9:30-11AM. (for ages 0-7yrs). Mon., Thur., 9:30-11AM. Parent-child (9 months-5 years) play group. 5903 Walker Avenue, 472-3494.
Mom’s support group through 1st & 3rd Thursdays May from 10-11:30AM, 2617 Y Street. Angel, 423-6117.
Open Hearts Adoption Support Group
2nd Wednesday, 7-9PM, Madonna. Jacque Keller jkeller@inebraska.com
Heartland Home Schoolers Open to any home schooling families in the Lincoln area, regardless of religious beliefs. Providing encouragement for moms; activities for home schooled students, including skating parties, spelling bee, science fair and more. homeschool-life.com/ne/heartland/.
Help for Attention Deficit Disorders First Tuesday, 6-7:30PM. Parenting network. Creative/challenging activities for children, support/education for parents. Family meal provided. 5903 Walker Ave., 471-3700.
Hope Keepers: Chronic Illness Support 1st Thursday month, 6:30-7:30PM, First-Plymouth Church (20th & D St). A support group for persons with chronic illness and/or pain. 476-7550.
La Leche League of Lincoln Support Group for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Babies and toddlers welcome! Fridays, 10:30AM. Weekly breastfeeding cafe! Eiseley Library, 16th & Superior. 5408568 brooke@thousandhills.org 3rd Thursdays 6:30PM, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 8320 S. St.; 4503240; roberts1715@hotmail.com
Lincoln Area Families with Multiples For families welcoming multiples into their lives, and the joys and challenges that come with them. Find support at 434-6533; coordinator.lafm@gmail.com; lincolnmultiples.org; LAFM, P.O. Box 5911, Lincoln, 68505-5911.
Men’s Alcohol/Drug Group;Sex/Porn Group and Codependency/General Issues Groups Fridays 6:50PM, Lincoln Berean Church 70th/Hwy 2. For strong accountability and real lasting change. Newcomers always welcome. 483-6512
Fellowship for families who have adopted children internationally or domestically; offering a variety of family centered events (such as Christmas Party, Ethnic Party, Picnic, Mother's Tea, Harvest Party). Supported through dues and gifts. All families welcome, especially if you want to find out more about adoption! Dates and locations vary, so contact Sherie Quirie, 465-5841 or find us at lincoln_openheartsadoption.blogspot.com
Support Group for Parents of Children with Feeding Difficulties Monthly, Lower Level Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, 575 South 70th St. Bringing parents of children with feeding difficulties together to share experiences, helpful hints, recipes, and information on feeding programs/clinics in the surrounding area. For information visit bigtent.com/groups/feedingsouls; or Facebook at Feeding Souls of the Midwest or or JenniferMcHargue@ hotmail.com; or Jennifer 328-9247.
Widow Support Group 2nd Wednesday, 4PM, at First-Plymouth Congregational Church (20th & D St). Open to all. 476-7550.
Women’s Eating Disorder/Food Addiction Group; Alcohol/Drug Group and Codependency/General Issues Group Fridays 6:50PM, Lincoln Berean Church 70th/Hwy 2. To learn, grow and be set free. There is recovery. Newcomers always welcome. 483-6512
Clubs & Organizations
Montessori After Six
Pokemon TCG League
For parents of children 5-9 years, Lincoln Montessori School, 489-8110.
Saturdays, 1-5PM, Gauntlet Games, 3233 S. 13th St. Play the Pokemon TCG for fun and earn promo cards. games.groups.yahoo.com/group/pokemonnebraska/ or look for us on Facebook! Noah Weiss, 217-2711
MOMS Club of Lincoln NE 2nd, 4th Wednesdays, Southwood Lutheran Church, 9300 S. 40th St. (south of 40th & Yankee Hill Rd.) 9:30AM. Speakers, crafts, book club, playgroups, babysitting co-op, and activities for children. Daycare available during meetings. Michelle, 261-6712 or lincolnmoms@yahoo.com
M.O.M.S. (Meeting Other Mothers) Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington, Tuesdays, 9:30-11AM, conversation, speakers, crafts snacks, service projects & various topics; also do holiday parties & field trips. Daycare in separate room available: $3/1 child and $1 each additional. Melissa Nickolaus, 464-6921.
Capital City Horse & Pony Club 12900 N. 14th St. 1/2 mile north of N. 14th & Waverly Rd. Shows free, open to public. Coleen Warner, 325-4925/day; 477-4697/evening; kelly.warner@kenexa.com; cchpc.org
The Prairie Astronomy Club Last Tuesday of each month, open to general public, 7:30PM. Hyde Memorial Observatory, south side of Holmes Lake in southeast Lincoln. prairieastronomyclub.org
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