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YOUTH ART SHOWCASE & AUCTION A benefit for The Neighborhood Center Works of art created by metro area children ages 8 to 18 will be up for sale at the fifth annual Neighborhood Center Youth Art Showcase & Auction. The event includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and students will conduct an art demonstration and musical entertainment. Noted auctioneer Scott Moore will conduct the sale. Security National Bank Omaha – 5:00 P.M. For more information call 561-7582.
SENSORY SENSATIONS A benefit for Prevent Blindness Nebraska Engage all of your senses: LISTEN to the sounds of live music, enjoy TASTING hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, enjoy the AROMA of Dessert in the Dark, FEEL the grittiness of clay as you mold it into fun shapes, and WATCH artists create – from pottery to glass blowing and more. Hot Shops Art Center – Omaha – 7:00 P.M. For more information call 505-6119 or visit www.preventblindness.org/Nebraska.
CELEBRATE: WOMEN OF WISDOM LUNCHEON Sponsored by UNO’s Lifelong Learning Initiative The 2010 Women of Wisdom Award recipients will be honored at this luncheon and community-wide program, “Celebrate: Women of Wisdom: Because Aging is a Lifetime Event”. Holiday Inn Central – Omaha – 11:30 A.M. For more information call 554-2292.
BLACK TIE & TAILS 2010 Nebraska Humane Society This event will be an evening to remember, as the Friends Forever support guild presents Black Tie & Tails 2010 – Waiting for Someone Like You. The evening includes a silent auction, dinner, entertainment, live auction, and a runway show. Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center Omaha – 6:00 P.M. For more information visit www.nehumanesociety.org or call 444-7800 x273.
April 6 AN EVENING WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA Presented by ICAN & Methodist Health System Deepak Chopra is a physician, bestselling author, and renowned authority in physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Chopra’s presentation of his latest work will be followed by a book signing. Qwest Center – Omaha – 7:30 P.M. For more information visit www.icanomaha.org.
April 9 COMEDY FOR A CURE A benefit for the American Diabetes Association This terrific event includes a social hour, silent and live auctions, dinner and a comedian. Hilton Omaha – Omaha – 5:30 P.M. For more information call 571-1101.
CELEBRATION OF PRIESTHOOD A benefit for the Institute for Priestly Formations Join IPF as they celebrate priesthood during this “Year for Priests”. This year Msgr. Bill Whelan will be honored with the Pope John Paul II Award for Priestly Service. Keynote speaker is Bishop Samuel Aquila from the Diocese of Fargo. St. Robert Bellarmine Church Omaha – 6:30 P.M. For more information call 280-3901.
KIDNEY CRUISE A benefit for the Nebraska Kidney Association The Kidney Love Boat will include social hour and dinner. Champions Run – Omaha – 6:00 P.M. For more information call 932-7200.
April 16 ARTVENTURE A benefit for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska artVenture is a silent auction event that features an impressive display of art from regional artists, while providing girls a unique opportunity to partner with professional artists to create work that is also included in the auction. Hors d’oeuvres, pastries and beverages are served. The Scoular Ballroom – Omaha – 7:00 P.M. For more information call 558-8189 x218 or visit www.girlscoutsnebraska.org. ANNUAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS Hosted by Urban League of Nebraska Celebrating 21 years of honoring and recognizing African-American leaders on their accomplishments and contributions to the city of Omaha, the event includes a reception/cocktail hour and awards ceremony. Holiday Inn Central – Omaha – 6:00 P.M. For more information call 453-9730 x14 or visit www.urbanleagueneb.org.
UNO WOMEN’S WALK A benefit for Women’s Athletics at UNO The Diet Pepsi/UNO Women’s Walk is the marquee fundraiser for women’s athletics at UNO. The dollars raised from the Women’s Walk provide scholarships for our female student athletes. UNO – Omaha – 10:00 A.M. For more information visit www.omavs.com. KALEIDOSCOPE 2010 A benefit for the University Hospital Auxiliary Nebraska native and star of the hit television series “CSI”, Marg Helgenberger returns to Omaha as a special guest for Kaleidoscope 2010. The evening includes a dinner and silent auction, and this year is themed, “RE: MISSION POSSIBLE”. Proceeds from the event will help to fund the new Life Renewal Center. Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center – La Vista – 6:00 P.M. For more information call 559-5390.