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fell in love with the idea that as human beings we are “Ipowerful intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally.

That we can create positive change in our communities and in business if we only pay attention and take responsibility to move ourselves forward.” ~ MARY PREFONTAINE

ICAN President-CEO Mary Prefontaine hails from the Great Northern reaches of the Canadian Rockies. There, the roots of her ever-searching, forward-thinking personal brand were nurtured.

connections She comes from a British Columbia family line that includes big game hunters and outfitters on her mother’s side and railroad men on her father’s side. Opening up the vast Canadian wilderness to the world is a family tradition.

Growing up amid diversity in Vancouver, she embraced a wide open view of life.

“I lived in a very multicultural community and then worked in a diverse cultural environment, so I’m drawn to that. My parents were always inclusive of people uniquely different than them and it made me curious about the world and to want to go explore,” says Prefontaine, who’s traveled to 14 countries.

“I don’t remember a time when I didn’t see the world as totally connected, and I often can find connections and reasons for collaboration with the most diverse of ideas, people, situations, communities.”

This executive, wife and mother of two says in today’s hyper-connected world “the most challenging thing for us in business and for we as parents is to be discerning about what it is you want to be connected with.” That same discernment gets to the heart of what ICAN helps emerging business leaders do by helping participants find purpose and meaning in their work.

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values “One of the things the work of ICAN assists people with is addressing their values by having them ask, What’s the most important thing to me at this time in my life? It’s about becoming more selective about the things that have meaning to you and making sure you’re living them, connecting with them, fostering them, inviting them in and being curious about them rather than just letting the waves of social media or the demands of the every day hit you,” says Prefontaine.

“Our inquiry with people who go through our Defining Leadership program always begins with, Why should anyone be led by you? Why should anyone follow you? What is it you’re going to inspire in others that’s going to want them to give their absolute best?”

She says in today’s demanding environment of workplace efficiencies one needs to be the kind of leader that inspires people to do good work and still produces bottom line results.

She says ICAN takes participants out of their towers and cubicles to learn alongside others in cohorts.

“What you end up having is a very powerful shared experience, and it’s very often a deep experience because it’s self-reflective and you’re with a group of peers,” she says. “You’re not being taught something by a facilitator, you’re actually learning from each other. This is a learning journey they begin and it never ends.

If we can poise you to go out and say, ‘My whole life is a learning journey,’ then you will always be evolving and bring something new to the table because you’re coming from that place of curiosity.”

ICAN consultant – she’s done much senior leader executive consulting. It wasn’t long before she assumed leadership of the not-for-profit. As a dynamic transplant brimming with new ideas, she took ICAN by storm and to new heights.

“I was invited in to the strategic planning circle of ICAN and became what I call a hurricane factor and I think that has stuck a little bit even in the leadership role I now have. I am an entrepreneur, I am of the creative class, I do see outside the box, and the work of ICAN has expanded as a result of that.

“We have in less than five years doubled the size of our business.

We’ve been successful at listening to what customers say they need to evolve their business and people to be fabulous leaders and delivering new products and services to that, such as our Defining Leadership and Coaching programs. It’s been a really terrific journey of innovation.”

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She says ICAN’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference April 4 at CenturyLink Center “has grown to be one of the largest women’s leadership conferences in this region.” The event features heavy-hitter speakers, this year led by Arianna Huffington, breakout sessions and exhibitor booths. Past guest headliners have included Deepak Chopra and Suze Orman.

Prefontaine anticipates hosting 2,000 women, including top executive from across the U.S. and Canada. “We have a global conversation,” she says.

Presenters are selected, she says “because there’s something about their work in the world that aligns with our philosophy and work in congruence: a “hurricane” leadership.” The message of ICAN, she Her own life as a seeker is an says, “is really straightforward but it’s a example of meshing core principles big one: to develop inspired business with work. After pursuing a passion leaders to transform the communities for dance as a producer, they serve. We’re very clear and choreographer and studio owner, she specific about that and we have a became a destination marketing and long term strategic plan that supports development professional promoting that mission.”

Vancouver, British Columbia and ICAN counts among its Canada to the world. She worked on leadership development program the team that helped Canada land graduates Fortune 1000 executives. the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

When she joined her then-partner, Some graduates making a difference in Omaha include Jim Young at now husband Rob Hallam here in Union Pacific, Mike Foutch at First 2006 after he accepted the Omaha National Bank and Pamela Symphony CEO post, she couldn’t Hernandez at Woodmen. know that a year later she’d find a job perfectly aligned with her values. First “We’re in our 25th year with those though she served as the programs,” she says. “We see people symphony’s interim vice president of from across the country from a marketing. Then she was hired as an diverse set of industries. We have 30

to 60 graduates annually and these people are now all over the world. If you’re a leader in an organization of any size among the most significant challenges you face are, How do I engage my people? How do I instill loyalty? How do I value their contributions? And if you really want help with these questions, then ICAN is the place to come to because we provide a platform of leadership training and collaboration with other community leaders and by the time you’ve finished transformation will have occurred.”

Prefontaine claims, “If you’re an individual entrepreneur or middle manager and you want to accelerate your learning and network then ICAN is the place to come learn, be inspired and connect with others.”

As organizations increasingly embrace creative thinkers who demonstrate initiative and add value, she says ICAN’s work “is more valuable than ever,” adding, “The demand for our work is growing, and it’s growing in other geographic locations and in different modalities of service. We just launched our first defining leadership pilot program in Denver last fall.”

“heal thyself” Prefontaine marvels that ICAN’s founders made self-development the crux of its philosophy when launching the organization in 1981.

She says the notion of taking responsibility for how you show up, the opportunities you create and the connections you make were considered “woo-woo or new agey” in business but now these same tools of self-reflection, journaling and peer-to-peer mentoring circles are mainstream.

“It’s interesting to me because my turning point in looking at the evolution of consciousness came in the ‘80s. I fell in love with the idea that as human beings we are powerful intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally. That we can create positive change in our communities and in business if we only pay attention and take responsibility to move ourselves forward.

“So when I learned about the mission of ICAN it just seemed like the most beautiful, amazing, fantastic organization that I could have ever stumbled across. It’s got purpose and meaning to me at my very core.”

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the INSTITUTE FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT NEEDS presents the 2012 Women’s Leadership Conference Thursday, April 4 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Now in its 19th year, the event offers attendees education, inspiration and the connections to be successful leaders in all aspect of their lives.

Over 1,800 attend the event annually, making it one of the largest women’s leadership events in the country.

“Since 1993, ICAN has hosted a gathering of women leaders from a wide variety of professions, cultural and religious organizations and geographic regions,� said Mary Prefontaine, ICAN’s President and CEO. “In 2011, we started a Global Conversation and in 2012, we are excited to continue this conversation and bring attendees additional change makers who will facilitate energetic and provocative conversations for personal and professional development.�

keynote speakers Arianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief of AOL Huffington Post Media Group one of the most widely read media brands on the internet.

Mallika Chopra, Founder and CEO of Intent.com, a website focused on personal, social and global wellness.

Jeannette Walls, Author of New York Times Best Seller, The Glass Castle; her story of growing up impoverished in America.

Attendees also can choose from a wide-range of morning and afternoon breakout sessions featuring both national and local experts.

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2012 conference offerings Connection Corner, April 3, a community networking event the evening before offering women the opportunity to meet someone new, get new business information, ask for advice, expand their professional network and make dozens of connections. There is a separate cost of $20 for the event.

The presentation of the following awards: The Tim Rouse Advocate for Women in Leadership Award honoring a male leader in the community who embodies and supports the advancement of women; Best Places to Work for the Advancement of Women Award recognizing a local company that promotes the advancement of women in the workplace.

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Burden, salon services offer more than just a Not content to rest on their previous laurels, Skradis physical transformation. The personal change that a says they “continually focus on raising the precision haircut or color treatment can have on a benchmark in Omaha by refining what [they] client is what is most satisfying. do at BUNGALOW/8.”

“Scientifically, it is proven that self-esteem and BUNGALOW/8 stylists also seek to make a confidence is boosted after visiting a salon, and it is difference in the community, an extension of their always fulfilling to see someone leave looking dedication to customer care. Most recently they have confident,” says Skradis, Managing Associate of achieved this through their support of breast cancer BUNGALOW/8 Hairdressing and Vice-President of EB and childhood cancer research. Skradis says both he Concepts, Inc. And confidence, asserts Skradis, and Burden were drawn to the breast cancer cause “is true beauty.” naturally. Skradis lost a grandmother and aunt to the The two partners opened BUNGALOW/8 in the disease but also saw his great-grandmother and great fall of 2009. At the time, Burden, President of EB aunt survive breast cancer. Their success stories in Concepts, Inc. and Master Stylist and owner of battling cancer cemented his conviction that the BUNGALOW/8 Hairdressing, had 13 years of disease can be beat, and early detection is the first industry experience. Skradis' background includes wave of attack in the war against cancer. cardiac and electrophysiologic patient care as well as Although BUNGALOW/8 has promoted breast Merchant Finance." It was the first salon either had cancer and childhood cancer awareness through owned. With its creation, the partners carved a charitable donations and participation in local events, unique niche for themselves in the Omaha market. it has affected change on a very intimate level by In addition to offering expert technical coloring, helping cancer victims through the emotional precision haircutting, and classic hairstyling services, impact of losing their hair. Hair is closely linked to a BUNGALOW/8 is Nebraska’s only salon offering woman’s sense of femininity. Thus, “when a woman brow shaping and tinting from a nationally certified loses her hair, sometimes her sense of beauty and brow specialist. femininity goes with it,” Skradis has observed. “As a Creativity and customer care are the crux of their group of professionals, we try to make this transition business’ core. They recognize that customers walk as soft and gentle as possible with unending support through their doors expecting high quality service. from our staff.”

But time in a salon should also be restorative and They have worked one-on-one with women enjoyable. With this in mind, Burden and Skradis during this vulnerable time of their treatment, have sought to establish a salon that offers “the best hosted in-salon events for close family and friends of customer experience rather than just ‘customer cancer patients, and participated in make-overs for service,’” Skradis differentiates. breast cancer patients and survivors.

Burden and Skradis believe that continuing BUNGALOW/8 first became involved with education is vital to maintaining unparalleled service. breast cancer awareness in 2009 when it offered They bring in national educators from beauty what would be its first make-over to a breast cancer industries list of heavy hitters-Bumble and Bumble survivor. Since then, BUNGALOW/8 stylists have University, American Crew, Paul Mitchell, Vidal worked with five breast cancer patients directly.

Sassoon, and Wella. BUNGALOW/8 staff also attend And the reward is immeasurable. Says Skradis: national continuing education courses at Bumble “Our entire team has a sense of accomplishment that and Bumble University in New York, Vidal Sassoon our help and support truly makes a difference in Academy in San Francisco and Chicago, The Studio in possibly the hardest and darkest time of a woman’s Los Angeles and New York, Nick Arrojo in Denver, life. Being there to support someone through her and Paul Mitchell in Las Vegas. Keeping current with treatment journey and have a direct effect in helping the latest developments in the beauty industry her feel more feminine and beautiful is something translates into an engaging work environment for that words cannot express.” m 15

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feature STORY BY metroMAGAZINE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN FLANIGAN an omaha restaurant association event made up of chefs who donate their time and talents to prepare a 5 to 6 course meal with wine pairings for ten guests returns sunday march 25th. neither the guests nor the chefs know who will be matched with whom until cocktail hour. the chef then greets his group, and wines and dines them for the rest of the evening. too many cooks also incorporates a live auction of chefs donating their services in the comfort of the buyer’s home for a private dinner party for ten. proceeds from this event go to fight hunger and provide for culinary scholarships. this year’s chairs: bobby mekiney, co-chair tina tweedy and committee members dan preusser and jennie warren. for tickets visit www.dineoutomaha.com or call 402-493-4739.

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lot 2 restaurant and wine bar WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? My grandmother.

She was the one who brought our family together.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? Fergus Henderson I was able to eat at St. Johns in London and was truly amazed [at his use of] the whole animal.

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WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? What happens when people sit down at a table full of good food. Whether it’s the holidays, in a restaurant or at home with your family, life happens at the table.

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? Braised beef short ribs with ramps, wild mushrooms and bone marrow sauce. Lots WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF of good bread with butter.

ABOUT YOUR LIFE? Working with 2 individuals who share the WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” same passion for food and wine, and CHEF AND WHY? Charlie Trotter has believing in me to be their chef. been one of the biggest inspirations to me because of his philosophy on food, restaurant culture, pursuit of excellence.

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? My grandmother’s hot beef sandwich.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT YOUR LIFE? My family and my faith in God.

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WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? I’d have to say growing up in a kitchen my inspiration to be a chef would be my father Victor Sr. And my grandfather Ramon Cabriales.

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? A nice size Fillet Mignon and seared tuna.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT YOUR LIFE? My wife, family, Meat-E (my English Bulldog), and for being a well rounded chef from fine dining to hospitals, creating great dining experiences.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? Gordon Ramsey for being hard firm yet equal in kitchen with all his cooks and for showing the true side of a restuarant kitchen.

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WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? My grandmothers and mother were the most important inspirations to become a chef. Nothing beats a great homemade dinner for family or friends and the joy you see on peoples’ faces when they enjoy good food and wine.

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? For appetizer: A warm goat cheese served with fresh figs compote over crunchy bread and spring mix.

Entrée: a bouillabaisse from Provence (seafood stew) and stinky French cheeses for dessert.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? I really enjoy Ludovic Lefebvre from Ludo bites on the Sundance Channel. He looks tough on the outside but is a nice and very approachable chef.

We came in the U.S. at the same time and he’s a great ambassador for french cooking in the States.

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WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? My Mother, She was involved in the culinary field and that rubbed off on me over time.

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? I cooked a lot at a young age and had my first “real job” in a kitchen when I was fifteen. At first it was at home with desserts, grandma’s house, then grilling and other easy, at home methods. Going into my senior year I didn’t even know that culinary school was an option. Within a month I had applied and been accepted to LE CORDON BLEU MINNEAPOLIS. I’ve been cooking ever since.

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? braised pork belly, veal cheeks, and a charcuterie board a wide variety of cured meats and sausages and goat cheeses and a good baguette. Let’s throw some bacon on there just for good measure.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? If I had to pick one, I would say Rick Bayless for his approach to food. Showing how fresh simple ingredients when combined properly can look and taste amazing, without overthinking or getting into the science of all parts to a recipe.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? Thomas Keller. I feel that hard work and apprenticing is the hardest way to make it as a Chef. His hard work and innovative cooking style has set him apart for over 15 years and his cook books share his passion for the culinary field.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO ABOUT YOUR LIFE? My children LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST and my wife. The culinary SUPPER” BE? field is extremely tough on a family- especially Sushi in Japan. for children at a young age.

ENZO ZURLO

zurlo’s bistro italiano

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? No one really inspired me. I started working at my uncle’s pizzeria when I was ten and have been hooked ever since. Not many people can say they love their jobs!

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? My last supper would depend on if I had to cook it or if someone was cooking for me. I guess I would have to go with a ribeye steak with a great bottle of wine.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT YOUR LIFE? I’m very proud of who I’ve become by listening to others and just being real. I’m also thankful for the support I get from fans and family that makes Zurlo’s and I so successful. I am truly blessed!

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? I’m a big fan of Chef Irvine and his show Restaurant: Impossible.

With just a $10,000 budget, he makes spectacular changes. He connects with people and has great communication skills, which is a huge asset when you’re a chef.

Not to mention he makes great food, as well.

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KIMBLER HARROLD

JOHN URSICK

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WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? My Mom taught me to cook for my two sisters when I was young. I wanted to go into photography and art in high school but ended up cooking in a hotel kitchen the whole time. That’s how I discovered the art of cooking. Many of the chef’s I have worked for, instructors, family, and friends have helped me along the way.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? Bobby Flay.

He balances his culinary talents, and flavors well. He’s gifted and creative but not arrogant or boastful. He also teaches his culinary techniques. I’ve shared these in my mentorship of high school students in culinary competitions to give them a Chef’s perspective of cooking. I’m blessed with creativity so I like to think he and I are in the same category.

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? Pizza is my weakness so I would want to have the most amazing one I could find!

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT YOUR LIFE? My faith and family. Even though work takes me away I love to come home or go to church, where I can soak up the accolades of those closest to me. That and knowing that my Mother would be proud of me.

GLENN WHEELER spencer’s

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? Appetizer of the best crab in the world with some 83% melted butter, followed by slow smoked pork shoulder, smoked gouda mac and cheese and braised greens and for dessert. I would like some french cheese with very ripe strawberries and champagne.

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stokes grill and bar

ABDALLAH MEGHZAZE twisted fork grill and saloon/ ryan’s bistro

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? I set foot into my first kitchen at 14 years old and knew that being a chef is what I was meant to do. I started as a grunt dishwasher and moved my way up the line so I could keep learning.

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF? I am constantly inspired by the people I work with, the food I prepare, and the city I love. My love of food began with my mother, who pushed me to try new things. She inspires me today. My wife, Meg, who supports me through thick and thin, busy and slow days, crazy times and easy ones.

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? Spaghetti and meatballs at my mothers’ house with all my family around me, laughing like we always do when we are together!

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT YOUR LIFE? The people that work at our restaurants, the cooks, bussers, service staff, managers, bartenders. They are the machine that makes it all work, and they constantly surprise me with the passion and commitment they bring to work each day. And they make, me laugh every day!

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? Maestro Chef Joel Robuchon, the Shakespeare of food, for the way he displays simplicity in an elegant way. A gourmet chef that orchestrates the skills of his chefs so every dish flows out the kitchen like smooth music. I appreciate his WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE drive to attain perfection in his meticulous “CELEBRITY” CHEF AND WHY? preparation of authentic French cuisine.

Celebrity tires me, so I do not have a favorite. Real working chefs are the true IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO leaders in our industry. That being said, LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR Jean Louis Palladin, who passed away in “LAST SUPPER” BE? 2001, will always be my inspiration.

Shrimp bastilla with rice vermicelli and black trumpet mushrooms followed by traditional Moroccan shebakia cookies and a cup of strong coffee or mint tea.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT YOUR LIFE? My family’s success. My hard work, my ability to continue to learn and adjust to all circumstances and being a great student in the University of Life.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT YOUR LIFE? My wife for raising three well adjusted, stable young adults and my children for always supporting each other, and doing better than I ever did.

MICHAEL RHOADES sodexo

IF YOU HAD ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE WHAT WOULD YOUR “LAST SUPPER” BE? The tuna tartar from “Kevin” in Chicago, rotisserie leg of Lamb from “LuLu” in San Fransisco, the crab cake from “Le Bec Fin” in Philly, the roasted garlic custard from “Star Canyon” in Dallas and fried chicken from “Waffle House”!

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women take care of yourself too with mary drueke

being that march

is Women’s History Month, this should be the perfect reminder for us women to relax and find a few minutes to take care of ourselves.

There are so many women out there that wear multiple hats at work, raise families on their own, go to school while they hold down a full time job and raise kids or are married and trying to balance a career and their home life.

Being a woman in this day and age can be an exhausting thing. We take on so much responsibility and are infamous for taking care of everyone around us, and many times we forget to take care of ourselves.

It’s so hard for us to stop and take a break from taking care of others and spend a few minutes on ourselves. But it is necessary. And it doesn’t have to be anything huge- it doesn’t need to be a big elaborate trip. All we really need to do is to take an hour or two here or there and relax with a book that we’ve been wanting to read, meet a friend for a quick lunch or even an hour coffee break first thing in the morning. Try to schedule one or two of these little “breaks” every month to give yourself the little recharge that you need.

And as long as we’re taking time to think about ourselves, there are some things that we may never think about or just take for granted that we won’t ever need: DISABILITY INSURANCE Today's women make up 30 to 40% of household income. And women are at a much higher risk than men of becoming temporarily or permanently disabled during their work life. Statistically speaking, a 35-year-old professional female has three times the chance of being disabled for a period of over 90 days than a male, says the Journal of the American Society of Certified Life Underwriters.

LIFE INSURANCE Regardless if you’re married or not, you need to have an insurance policy on your life. The number of working mothers in a two income family has grown tremendously. Many of those working, married women still rely on their husbands' insurance policy to protect them not realizing that the family now could be equally impacted financially should she die.

Surprisingly, many single women are also under-insured. Single women should think about their own financial security because they have no one else to rely on.

If they have children then it is extremely necessary. How will the children survive financially should she not be there?

RETIREMENT PLAN Many single women have their own retirement plans in place. But it may be equally important for married women to have a retirement plan in place in case of an unforeseen divorce or death of your spouse. Nobody wants to think this way, but it may be necessary.

So do your research and be sure that you have yourself protected and taken care of; after that you can go back to taking care of everyone else.

RIBBON CUTTING & OPEN HOUSE We invite you to join us in the celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for our 7.1 Mile Rewinder.

This machine will create more employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals and double our production capacity.

Date: Friday, March 16th Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location: 4125 South 72nd Street - Omaha, NE 68127 Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP by calling 402-614-3331 x21 or by sending an email to rcarver@outlooknebraska.com.

Mission: To Enhance the Quality of Life of the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Blind operator Jacob Clark works on the components of the 7.1 Mile Rewinder.

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Look Who’s Sheltering Shelter Pets

Save the date Black Tie and Tails - April 28 Black Tie and Tails is our biggest biennial event to benefit homeless animals. The Nebraska Humane Society’s Friends Forever Guild puts on this gala and it’s truly the most heartwarming in town. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 20 Years” and some surprises are in the works.

We’ll start with a patron party and a chance to win a diamond in your champagne! Then it’s on to the silent auction, dinner, oral auction and even an “after party” for those who don’t want the night to end. The entire evening is doggone fun with plenty of opportunities to see, and help our four legged friends.

For information go to www.nehumanesociety.org or call Gordon at 402-905 3483.

Camp Kindness: Summer Camp with Heart If your child or grandchild loves animals, don’t let them miss Camp Kindness. Children get a behind-the-scenes look at shelter life, plus visits from all sorts of furry, finned and feathered friends. Last year our campers fostered sheep from Love-a-lamb, and learned why birds of prey and wildlife don’t make good pets. Visitors included dog trainers whose agility, carting, and herding dogs strutted their stuff. The kids picked kennel buddies, bathed puppies and even watched cat agility! Our day camps run June and July in week long, half day sessions.

Arlene Osterloh with Milo and Simon

For more information and easy online signup go to www.nehumanesociety.org/campkindness.

Arlene Osterloh Milo is the greeter at Arlene Osterloh’s home. He is also the shoe stealer, the occasional excavator and the big cuddler. Because Milo is 8 months old, Arlene expects puppy behaviors, and she is taking classes to refresh her memory on dealing with young dogs. “It’s been quite a while since I’ve had a puppy, but it’s all coming back,” she laughs. Milo’s training didn’t start out well. In fact, he ended up at NHS injured, when his first owner disciplined him by smacking his head so hard it created brain swelling and seizures.

Life has definitely improved with Arlene. “We’re redirecting him when he picks up something he shouldn’t, but it’s all positive reinforcement, and he’s getting the idea which toys are his.” He has a huge toy box, his own sunroom with dog door access to his own yard, and run of the house when mom is home. He also has a big brother, Simon, a 13 year old Springer Spaniel, and two cat sisters who are NHS alumni.

“The cats think he’s a little too big and active to play with, but he tries to entice them.

He has gotten Simon, who has some health issues, to walk longer and to move more.” Milo is a true shelter success story with an owner he adores. “He wants to know I’m here and he’ll check in every 5 minutes or so. He even keeps me in sight even when he’s outside– he peers through the window!”

www.nehumanesociety.org gives you all the info!

For more information go to “Programs and Events” on the NHS Website at www.nehumanesociety.org, or call 444-7800 ext. 273.

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OMAHA BALLROOM DANCING WITH THE OMAHA STARS

THE OMAHA JACYEES 79TH ANNUAL TOYO

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM ASSOCIATION PREVIEW PARTY FOR TO LIVE FOREVER

OPERA OMAHA A MIXER IN MAD STYLE

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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL FIESTA

THE OMAHA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION 68TH ANNUAL DINNER MEETING

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PATRICK ENGELBERT, MAYOR JIM SUTTLE AND GEORGE ACHOLA

CHAIR ANDREW MCAULIFFE, WAYNE & EILEEN RYAN, PRESIDENT SR. DELORES HANNON, RSM , AMY MCAULIFFE

BETHANY KOWAL, LAURA FORBES AND ASHLEY SANTDER

fiesta!

mercy high school fiesTa Mercy High School's annual FIESTA was celebrated on February 11, at the midtown school.

FIESTA is an acronym for Friends In Earnest Supporting Tuition Assistance. Four hundred and seventy-five guests attended this event. Dinner was catered by Attitude on Food. The event raised money to support Mercy High School’s Negotiated Tuition. Mercy Negotiated Tuition makes a Mercy education possible for all young women who desire it.

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The theme this year was “Loyalty, Friendship, Love – Celebrating Mercy’s Heritage.” This theme was chosen because the Sisters of Mercy were started in Ireland in 1831. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres served by Mercy High School National Honor Society students while they bid on the many silent and super silent auctions items available during the social hour.

CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD JIM STEWART AND SR. JOHANNA BURRELL, RSM

Mercy High School is a Catholic educational community sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and rooted in the conviction that education is a process of leading human beings to use their academic and creative talents to contribute to a more just, loving, and hopeful world.

Visit www.mercyhigh.org.

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Walk like an egyptian

joslyn art museum association PrevieW ParTy for TO LIVE FOREVER: EGYPTIAN TREASURES FROM THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM

CO-CHAIRS NESSIE SWEDLUND AND ELLEN SLOSBURG

ANNE AND JOHN NELSON

HONORARY CHAIRS BRUCE AND GERRY LAURITZEN WITH EMILY AND CLARK LAURITZEN

ROLLAND JOHANNSEN, CLARK LAURITZEN, PETE RICKETTS AND GREG GILGENAST

The Joslyn Art Museum Association (JAMA) presented a cocktail reception and private preview of the exhibition on February 9, from 6 to 9 pm at the Museum. Honorary chairs were Gerry and Bruce Lauritzen and Emily and Clark Lauritzen. Special guest was Edward Bleiberg, Ph.D., curator of Egyptian, classical, and ancient Near Eastern art at the Brooklyn Museum. Event chairs were JAMA’s Ellen Slosburg and Nessie Swedlund.

The Joslyn Art Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the visual arts of the highest quality, fostering appreciation and enjoyment of art for the benefit of a diverse audience.

The Museum was a gift to the people of Omaha from Sarah Joslyn in memory of her husband, George, who made his fortune as president of the Western Newspaper Union. The Museum’s original 1931 building is one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the nation, with 38 types of marble from seven countries.

Visit www.joslyn.org.

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OMAHA MAYOR JIM SUTTLE WITH VAN DEEB

OMAHA BALLROOM OWNER ELIZABETH EDWARDS WITH RICK AND CAROL RUSSELL

Omaha Ballroom proudly presented it 3rd annual "Dancing with the Omaha Stars" in the Grand Ballroom at Harrahs's Casino on January 14. Over 650 people attended to watch local celebrities perform with professional instructors after months of training. Some of the participants were mayor Jim Suttle, Channel 6 news reporter Lauren Squires, and former Husker/Steelers football player Chad Kelsay! The night ended with a dance off between the celebrities with the highest scores.This year's winners were Nicole Panneton with Sublime Couture, Former Husker Chad Kelsay, and Brent Dierking with Kosama. Omaha Ballroom raised $25,000 with all proceeds donating to the Ronald McDonald House of Omaha and Angels' Among Us. Omaha Ballroom is a local dance studio teaching adults how to dance ballroom, latin, swing, and country dancing. We have been teaching Omaha how to dance since 2004.

For more information visit www.dancingwiththeomahastars.com

AUNDRA ANNIN AND TERRY VARGAS

2012 MRS. OMAHA DARLENE KERSEY WITH JENNIFER HART AND NICOLE PANNETON

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PAT JOHNSON, JESSICA PATE AND VIV EWING

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TERRI MCDONNELL, ALLISON CARSTENS, JODY CARSTENS, MARYELLEN HOOPER, MAUREEN TURNER, JESSICA TURNER AND CARLY TURNER

MEG HAWKS, MARIAN ANDERSON, LESLIE MUELLER AND JOANIE SALTER

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the sixth annual oMaha enTerTainMenT anD arTs aWarDs

RACHEL AND VIC RICHARDS

ANGELA ZOLCZYNSKI, SARAH MALONEY, NATASHA GRIMM AND ERIKA OVERTURFF OF BALLET NEBRASKA

Nearly 500 people attended the Sixth Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts awards.

The event included an array of established artists, musicians and professional theatre talent and was held at the Hilton Hotel in North Downtown. The after-party was held just down the street at the Slowdown, where BASSthoven and Snake Island kept spirits high.

Several performances wowed the audience, beginning with emcees and slam poets Andrew Ek and Katie-FS. The last performance was a collaborative effort of great magnitude by winner of the awards for Best Hip-Hop and Artist of the Year Galvanized-tron, and nominee for Best DJ Somasphere.The Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Robin Welch, the former artistic director at the nowdefunct Omaha Theater Ballet.

Omaha Entertainment Awards, Inc., seeks to enhance our community by planning and producing an annual awards event that uniquely recognizes the performing arts, visual arts and live music of the Omaha area.

PAT KIRSCHBAUM, CHAD RICHE AND IAN WATERS OF “AGAINST THE ARTIFICIAL”

SHANNON JAXIES, EMCEE KATIE F-S, ANDREW YOLLAND AND EMCEE ANDREW EK

Visit www.oea-awards.com.

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Every path requires a step in the right direction.

Whether you’re taking the first step to ear ning a degree or you’re ready to earning continue your education, National American University can help you along the way.

What’s yourr next step?

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Mad style

opera omaha a Mixer in MaD sTyle

KATE AND ROGER WEITZ

WENDY HAMILTON, SARAH LORSUNG TVRDIK, CORA RASP AND LAURA BURHENN

A Mixer in Mad Style took place at House of Loom on February 2. The event targeted young professionals as well as younger arts patrons in Omaha in an effort to bring them together to have a great time and possibly discuss opera.

Each attendee was also given a ticket to the upcoming Opera Omaha production of The Marriage Contract.

The event featured live music from the late 50’s and early 60’s style and was decorated as such.

Attendees were asked to dress in the “Mad Men” era style. Light Hors d’oeurves were provided by Crave restaurant and 50’s style classic cocktails, with over 150 were in attendance.

The official host was Opera Omaha advisory board member Laura Burhenn (of omahype.com and musical group The Mynabirds). The event was organized by Step Group.

Opera Omaha is committed to providing quality programming in Omaha’s best venues made possible by support from the surrounding community.

JIM HOKE, LAUREN HUBER AND LISA MEEHAN

BRIAN HADFIELD, JEFF AND HEATHER DOLEZAL, SARAH TAGUE AND ANN MCINTIRE

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More than 500 friends of the association braved winter weather to get to the “HeART of the Matter” at the Embassy Suites, La Vista. The event has raised $415,000 to date in support of lifesaving discoveries and educational programs related to cardiovascular diseases – our nation’s top killer.

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SUZANNE HINCE, DON FIBICH, SALLY GANEM, JOHN EWING AND KIM VANBRUNT

GAIL BRAUN, KIM ARMSTRONG, BARB FARHO, JOHN EWING, ADRIAN WHITSETT, DIANA WAGGONER AND REED MORGAN

midlands mentoring partnership MenToring suMMiT anD aWarDs luncheon More than 400 individuals attended the two-day event held at the DoubleTree Hotel on January 27 and 28. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about the impact of mentoring, the need for mentors, and to raise quality standards for mentoring in our community.

Special guests and speakers included: Professors Dr. Jean Rhodes and Dr. Roger Jarjoura; Donald Kleine, Douglas County Attorney; John Ewing, MMP Board Member; Tom Warren, Urban League; and Sally Ganem, Nebraska’s First Lady.

The Midlands Mentoring Partnership (MMP) is a 13-member collective impact organization designed to raise public awareness and support for high-quality mentoring programs by improving youth mentoring through education, best practices and resource-sharing, increasing the capacity of mentoring programs in recruiting/retaining more mentors, and collecting and analyzing data to communicate the local impact mentoring has in our community.

MIKE BATTERSHELL, JULIA PARKER, DEBORAH NEARY AND STUART CHITTENDEN

KALI BAKER, CAROL RUSSELL, MARGIE DUMAS AND SALLY GANEM

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the omaha jacyees 79Th annual Toyo

DEL RAE SCHAEUFELE, AMY HAASE, ABIGAIL HAASE, AUGUST HAASE, BILL SCHAEUFELE AND DAN HAASE

CHAIR NICOLE SECKMAN JILEK, DELL GINES AND PRESIDENT RACHEL LEWIS

Over 200 people were in attendance when The Omaha Jacyees held its 79th Annual TOYO (Ten Outstanding Young Omahans) banquet on January 25 at the CenturyLink Center Omaha.

The dinner and awards presentation recognzed the 2011 Ten Outstanding Young Omahans: Jennifer Bartelt, Matthew Curtis, Grayson Derrick, Dell Gines, Amy Haase, Beth Katz, Brigitte McQueen, Heath Mello, Jeremy Nordquist, and Ryan Wade. Nicole Seckman Jilek served as the Omaha Jaycees' director of the event. Rachel Lewis is the President of the Omaha Jaycees. Carol Wang of Action 3 News was the evening's emcee. Mayor Jim Suttle, a former Jaycee, provided opening remarks to those in attendance.

The Omaha Jacyees maintain a strong membership of young professionals who develop their management and professional skills through community development projects.

The TOYO project has been held annually since 1932, making it the longest running Jaycee project in the world.

BREE GREENHAGEN, MATTHEW CURTIS AND SEAN MULLIGAN

JESSE AND VICTORIA SITZ, BRANDON RINCK, SUZANNE DERRICK, GRAYSON DERRICK, STEPHANIE MATTOON AND JACKIE PUEPPKE

Visit www.omahajaycees.org.

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ALTAR BOYZ

Music and Lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker Conceived by Marc Kessler and Ken Davenport

MARCH 2–25, 2012 Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing and irreverent humor, Altar Boyz tells the story of five small-town boys—Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham—trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time with their pious pop act, including lyrics like “Girl You Make Me Wanna Wait” and “Jesus Called Me On My Cell Phone.” With an extraordinary mix of hilarious songs, this award-winning musical will have the whole family laughing and singing along.

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Join multi-platinum selling, five-time Grammy nominated pianist & vocalist Michael Feinstein for a celebration of Hollywood’s Golden Age. The AAmbassador mbassador ooff tthe he Feinstein, known as ““The Gre Great at AAmerican merican SSongbook,” ongbook,” will feature songs from classic MGM musicals, Sinatra, Gershwin and more, under the baton of Thomas Wilkins.

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OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA honors fred and eve simon

KVNO’s award-winning Classical Kids program is made possible with support from the Soener Foundation, in honor of Mary Soener.

featuring grammy nominee michael feinstein Singer and pianist Michael Feinstein will headline this year’s Omaha Symphony gala concert on Friday, March 30. “Hooray for Hollywood” is the theme, with Feinstein and the symphony under the baton of Thomas Wilkins. The gala is hosted by David and Martha Slosburg, Mutual of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha Bank, and Dick Holland.

The Omaha Symphony will honor Fred and Eve Simon at the gala with the Dick and Mary Holland Leadership Award for their tireless support of the arts in the community. The award was established in 2003 in honor of Omaha’s leading philanthropic couple for the arts. “Dick and Mary’s spirit of generosity and community commitment, and the grace with which they have accomplished so much, is unparalleled,” said Omaha Symphony board chair David Slosburg. “The time is right to celebrate another of Omaha’s great supporters of the arts, Fred and Eve Simon.”

“In their contributions to the arts in Omaha, the Simons, both Fred and Eve, have no peers,” said gala host Dick Holland. “I have always thought that if we had ten Fred and Eves how much richer this community would be in all its artistic endeavors.”

"My wife and I have been Omaha Symphony subscribers for more than 30 years," said Fred Simon. "I was one of the charter members of the Omaha Symphony Council in the 1960s and was on the board for several years in the 1970s. We've enjoyed watching and listening to the quality of the orchestra develop over the years. Now that the symphony is performing in the Holland Center, that quality is more apparent than ever.

It's amazing both visually and acoustically."

The black tie event at the Holland Performing Arts Center will begin with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the concert 8 p.m. with Michael Feinstein. The concert is open to the public.

Each gala reservation includes valet parking, cocktails, dinner, and prime concert seating. The gala traditionally sells out in advance. To make reservations for the gala, contact Amy Jenson at 402-342-3836 x 141 or email ajenson@omahasymphony.org.

One growing World OneWorld OFFICIaLLY BReaKS gROUnD On neW FaCILITIeS A groundbreaking ceremony commemorated the beginning of OneWorld’s vision to transform the historic Livestock Exchange building into an intergenerational affordable housing and primary care campus which leveraged multiple funding sources as a result of receipt of funds from the Affordable Care Act. OneWorld is a federally qualified community health center and provides comprehensive primary healthcare, dental, and mental health/substance abuse services to all persons.

Visit www.oneworldomaha.org.

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Each month, KVNO honors the gift of the arts in our youth by recognizing an outstanding student musician, or “Classical Kid.” A panel of local music educators and KVNO staff members choose a youth whose musical efforts exemplify the value and richness of the arts in a young person’s life.

PAUL MATTHEWS JANUARY 2012

2012’s first Classical Kid is Paul Matthews. An 11-year-old pianist, he attends St. Margaret Mary’s School. His most memorable musical experiences have been a trip to Austria where he studied at the International Carinthian Piano Academy, his first piano lesson and learning musical composition. Paul also enjoys participating in baseball, football and basketball. He enjoys listening to KVNO because it is calming and he enjoys the variety of music. KVNO thanks the Soener Foundation for their support of the award winning Classical Kids program.

CHRISTIANO WANG BEACH FEBRUARY 2012

February’s Classical Kid is Sunset Hills Elementary student Christiano Wang Beach, who plays the piano. Nine year-old Christiano recalls winning the state piano competition, which he describes as making him nervous but also proud. In addition to music, he loves to play basketball because it is very active. She is a KVNO fan because it is relaxing.

Thanks to the Soener Foundation, in honor of Mary Soener for their support of KVNO’s Classical Kids program.

MOLLY FISHER MARCH 2012

Molly Fisher is KVNO’s Classical Kid for March. A 13-year-old, she plays the piano. Molly attends Mary Our Queen Grade School. Her most memorable musical experience was the time she accompanied music for her grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary, which made her nervous until she got many compliments for her playing. Jenna’s favorite activity other than music is playing sports so she can be active. She says she loves KVNO because, “it makes you think about deep topics.” KVNO is grateful to the Soener Foundation, honoring Mary Soener for their ongoing support of Classical Kids.

Classical Kids is sponsored by the Soener Foundation in honor of Mary Belle Soener.

For more information, contact Anne Hellbusch at 559-5866, or by email at ahellbusch@mail.unomaha.edu, or visit www.kvno.org.

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ANDREA TOOLEY AND YVES MENARD, RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR 2011

CHAD HARTMANN, KIM BROWN, DAVE SLAGEL AND TIM PETERZEN OF SYSCO, LINCOLN PURVEYOR OF THE YEAR 2010

The 68th Annual Dinner Meeting was held

by The Omaha Restaurant Association on January 16 at Anthony’s Steakhouse. Over 120 people in enjoyed food and beverages, donated by our supportive membership and prepared by chef Doug Rowe. The 2012 Board of Directors were inducted and the following awards were given: Restaurateur of the Year 2010 (permanent trophy) to John Wade of Restaurants Inc., Restaurateur of the Year 2011 (traveling trophy) to Yves Menard of Charlie’s on the Lake, Purveyor of the Year 2010 (permanent trophy) to Sysco Lincoln, Inc./Chad Hartmann, Purveyor of the Year 2011 (traveling trophy) Republic National Distributing Co.- Falcon Div./Dwight Becker and Harold Norman Excellence Award to Harold Norman. This award will go to an employee in the industry who stands out in service, leadership and desires to improve the industry.

The ORA is a non-profit organization to promote the highest standard of quality in the Omaha hospitality industry through leadership, scholarship, philanthropy and advocacy.

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JULIE, DON, MARIE, MAGGIE AND DINO LOSOLE, NOMINEE FOR RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR 2011

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March 19-24

CRUISE AWAY TO THE ORIENT The Stephen Center Champions Run 13800 Eagle Run Dr. – 6:00 p.m.

The Stephen Center Guild hosts this annual Cruise Away event, this year themed Cruise Away to the Orient.

Highlights include live and silent auctions, cocktails, dinner, and dancing to the music of High Heels.

Visit www.stephencenter.org

GRAND GIVEAWAY Hosted by the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce Embassy Suites 12520 Westport Pkwy. – 5:00 p.m.

This year’s theme is “World of Sports”, so dress to support your favorite team! The event includes social hour, dinner, auction and raffle.

Visit www.sarpychamber.org.

OMAHA FASHION WEEK NIGHT OF KNIGHTS March 2012 Mount Michael Benedictine KANEKO – 1111 Jones St. School Omaha Fashion Week is the Midwest’s The Palace on Mount Michael premier fashion event, featuring original Benedictine Campus – Elkhorn work by local designers at a series of Theme for this 23rd annual event is glamorous red carpet events taking place “Knights on the Boardwalk”, with proceeds in the heart of Omaha Old Market District. benefiting the education of students at The March series will showcase Mount Michael Benedictine School.

Fall/Winter collections.

Visit www.mountmichael.com.

Visit www.omahafashionweek.com.

March 10 IRISH FEST Catholic Charities CenturyLink Center 455 N. 10th St. – 5:30 p.m.

This annual event includes silent and oral auctions, cocktails and gourmet dinner followed by a great dance band. This year’s entertainment is The Confidentials.

Visit www.ccomaha.org.

March 17 CATHEDRAL COMEDY AND CUISINE Saint Cecilia Cathedral Grade School Henry J. Sullivan Center at Creighton Prep – 7400 Western Ave. – 5:30 p.m.

Kick off your Saint Patrick’s Day at this delightfully Irish celebration.

Visit www.stcecilia.omaha.org.

March 23 GIRL SCOUTS ARTVENTURE Girls Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Mammel Hall – 67th & Pine St. 7:00 p.m. artVenture is an amazing program that provides girls the chance to work closely with local artists in their studios.

Visit www.girlscoutsnebraska.org

March 14 HEROES IN THE HEARTLAND The American Red Cross Embassy Suites La Vista 12520 Westport Pkwy. – 11:45 a.m.

This Recognition Luncheon, now in its 12th year, honors individuals who have saved another person’s life during the past year or who have positively impacted the quality of life in Southwest Iowa or the Omaha Metro.

Visit www.RedCrossOmaha.org.

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March 24

March 24

HERITAGE AWARD DINNER Alegent Health Mercy Hospital Harrah’s Grand Ballroom – Council Bluffs – 6:00 p.m.

A fundraiser for Mercy Hospital nursing education, the Heritage Awards are a celebration of the community, honoring four people from Southwest Iowa.

Visit www.alegent.com/heritage

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March 31

KALEIDOSCOPE 2012 The Nebraska Medical Center Embassy Suites La Vista 12520 Westport Pkwy. – 6:00 p.m.

The University Hospital Auxiliary presents Kaleidoscope 2012. The theme is “Going the Distance … Helping Families through the Journey”, with proceeds funding a new family room on the renovated cancer floor of The Nebraska Medical Center.

Call 402-552-6707.

TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN Omaha Restaurant Association Hilton Omaha – 1001 Cass St. 5:00 p.m.

Guests at this event will enjoy a social hour with selection of restaurant and gourmet dinner. Executive chefs from local participating restaurants and caterers will all be under one roof.

Proceeds from the event go to Feed the Hungry and ORA culinary scholarships.

Call 402-493-4739.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS The Urban League of Nebraska DoubleTree Hotel 1616 Dodge St. – 5:30 p.m.

Celebrating 23 years of honoring and recognizing African-American leaders on their accomplishments and contributions to the city of Omaha, this event includes Eric Butler, Senior VP with Union Pacific as Honorary Chair and Senator Brenda Council as this year’s keynote speaker.

Visit www.urbanleagueneb.org.

VINNEBRASKA WINE EVENT The Partnership For Our Kids Mutual of Omaha Dome 33rd & Dodge St. – 5:00 p.m. vinNEBRASKA this year will consist of a grand auction and wine tasting featuring premier wines from 26 renowned vineyards and wineries across the country.

Visit www.vinNEBRASKA.com.

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March 30

TABLE ART 2012 The Omaha Symphony Happy Hollow Country Club 1701 S. 105th St. This Omaha Symphony Guild fundraiser supports the award-winning music education programs of the Omaha Symphony. A patron party will be held the evening of March 28 and a luncheon will be held on March 29.

Visit www.omahasymphonyguild.org.

OMAHA SYMPHONY GALA The Omaha Symphony Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St. – 5:30 p.m.

Join multi-platinum selling, five-time Grammy nominated pianist and vocalist Michael Feinstein for a celebration of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Gala includes cocktail hour, dinner, and valet parking along with VIP concert ticket.

Call 402-342-3836 x141.

March 24 THE GATHERING Sacred Heart School Doubletree Hotel – 1616 Dodge St. – 6:00 p.m.

This fundraising dinner sponsored by the Christian Urban Education Service (CUES) helps to support Sacred Heart School.

The theme for the evening is “Season’s of the Heart” and will include an oral auction of glass artwork commissioned by fused glass artist Anne Nye representing the four seasons.

Visit www.sacredheart-cues.org.

March 31 DESTINATION: WORLD’S FARE ACT II of the Omaha Community Playhouse Omaha Community Playhouse – 6915 Cass St. – 6:00 p.m.

Join ACT II and cruise into an evening of traveling perfection at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Call 402-553-4890 x145.

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March 31 KIDNEY CRUISE OF CLUES The Nebraska Kidney Association Champions Run – Omaha – 6:00 p.m.

The Kidney Cruise features appetizers, dinner, and live and silent auctions, while raising awareness and funding for the programs and services for kidney and transplant patients and their families.

Call 402-932-7200.

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March 31 BLUE JEANS AND DREAMS HETRA Five Star Stables Bennington – 6:00 p.m.

The Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) invites you to the 12th annual Blue Jeans and Dreams event, with proceeds supporting the HETRA student mission assistance program and care for therapy horses.

Call 402-359-8830.

Indulge and relax in your daily life all month, lots of good encounters coming your way.

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March 31 OMAHA PRESS CLUB SHOW The Omaha Press Club Mid-America Center Ballroom Council Bluffs Plan to attend the 55th Omaha Press Club Show, “Warren’s Herald”, which features KFAB’s Gary Sadlemyer as emcee for the annual lampoon of the year’s headline stories and the newsmakers behind them.

Visit www.OPCShow.org.

March 31 AN EVENING OF MUSIC Pancreatic Cancer Research at UNMC Eppley Cancer Center Westside High School 87th & Pacific St. – 8:00 p.m.

This concert event features Omaha’s own Tim Halperin, 2011 American Idol Top 24.

Come enjoy Karen Sokolof Javitch’s tribute album dedicated to Steve Jobs.

Visit www.JMRProductions.com

April 1 CELEBRATION OF SPIRIT DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION The Notre Dame Sisters Join the Notre Dame Sisters for dinner, a program focusing on their Safe Homes Ministry, a raffle and silent auction. This year’s dinner will be hosted by KETV’s Julie Cornell.

Roncalli Catholic High School 6401 Sorensen Pkwy. – 4:00 p.m.

Call 402-455-2994 x102.

April 4 ICAN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Institute for Career Advancement Needs This 19th annual ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference, A Global Conversation, will feature keynote speaker Arianna Huffington. It is ICAN’s one-day educational and spiritual summit for women to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and strides we are making in the world.

CenturyLink Center – Omaha Visit www.icanglobal.net.

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