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A FATHER & DAUGHTER LOVE STORY

when larry kavich's borrowed time with a rare disease began to run out and he needed a kidney transplant, his daughter amee zetzman came to the rescue

not be leading the life i’m leading had the transplant not occurred. “ii would am the richest guy you know and it has nothing to do with money.” ~ LARRY KAVICH

STORY BY LEO ADAM BIGA | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE KAVICH FAMILY

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larry kavich AND HIS DAUGHTER AMEE ZETZMAN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CLOSE. THEY WORKED TOGETHER AT THE FAMILY’S FOURTH GENERATION ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO., WHERE LARRY HEADED THINGS UNTIL TURNING THE BUSINESS OVER TO HIS SON JEFF AND DAUGHTER AMEE A FEW YEARS AGO.

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Did she have any second thoughts? “I didn’t.

Once I made up my mind I was, ‘Let’s get this As Kavich readily admits, he’s an anomaly in done.’”

Transplant day, she says, is a blur of feelings. how his transplant journey unfolded . His new “It’s an emotional situation for the family because kidney functioned just as it should from the we’re both being wheeled away to surgery at the moment of insertion. His creatinine level and same time. It definitely affects the whole family, in glomerular filtration rate steadily improved to all aspects.” where today they’re normal, something they Like her father she’s struck by “the miracle of it,” all in the family hadn’t been since this all started in 1981. That’s saying, ““It is pretty unbelievable that they can take The proud papa gave his “little girl” away in when Kavich, who’s beaten Krohn’s disease and part of my body and make it work with his. And his marriage. Amee and her husband Ted Zetzman prostate cancer, was diagnosed with a rare numbers from day one were great. Mine went back have given Larry and his wife Andi two disorder, Wegner’s Granulomatosis, that attacks to normal quickly as my body adjusted to just grandchildren. But the father-daughter bond went kidneys and other organs. having one kidney. It just all worked so fast.” to a whole new level when Larry’s advanced renal “I had it 31 years ago and then the disease Just as her father had ample support, she failure necessitated a transplant earlier this year subsided and 15 years ago it came back,” he says. counts herself lucky to have had a support and she donated her kidney.

“On each occasion I was put on chemotherapy and network.

Her husband and kids, she says, “were on Thus, Kavich became one of an estimated high doses of steroids. It was a very unusual board, they knew papa was having issues. I have a 28,000 persons to receive an organ transplant in circumstance because I never manifested the good circle of friends who covered all my bases, the U.S. annually. More than 114,000 are waiting symptoms that my numbers would have indicated.” and I have a brother who covered my office base. list candidates. Amee’s one of 7,000 live donors No loss of appetite or energy. No curtailed projected to give an organ this year.The procedures activities. It left doctors scratching their heads and Not everyone is in that position,” she says, adding that the National Kidney Foundation is trying to took place March 19 at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Kavich feeling “I’ve been blessed.” He was always devise programs” to assist donors with things like Arizona, near Larry’s and (wife) Andi’s snowbird told that despite how well he felt he’d one day childcare and out-of-work benefits they may need. residence in Scottsdale. Father and daughter went need dialysis and a transplant. Not wanting to into pre-op together and separate teams believe it, he says he was “living in the land of enhancing lives performed the surgeries in adjoining operating denial” in one respect but also maintaining his The family wants the public to know what a rooms. Weeks of testing preceded the transplant to natural optimism in another respect. difference organ donation can make, whether ensure the best possible match. After four hours of He says Nebraska Kidney Association CEO Tim getting on the national donation registry or general surgery Larry had a new kidney and just as Neal connected him with people who are volunteering to be a live donor. hoped his body accepted it without complications. transplant success stories and provided “support “Towards the end when my kidneys were After only four days in the hospital and and encouragement.” He learned healthy regimens definitely failing my future and my ability to live frequent followup visits, he’s back to the full, for eating right, drinking plenty of water and any sort of life was impaired. I would not be active lifestyle he knew before his kidneys failed. exercising. His wife filtered out any negative info. leading the life I’m leading had the transplant not Far from the arduous experience Zetzman says He wanted to keep everything positive. occurred,” says Kavich. “I am the richest guy you donating is assumed to be, the two-hour He continued feeling well and living an know and it has nothing to do with money.” laparoscopic procedure left only “three little scars.” unrestricted life despite progressive kidney disease, He gives back today by volunteering with the Compared to her C-sections, she says it’s “no big but late last year he finally had to face facts.

Arizona Kidney Foundation. “I will go anywhere deal…it’s doable.”

He needed a transplant and doctors said he and talk to anyone about my experience,” he says.

Hours after the transplant she walked down shouldn’t hesitate if he had a living, willing donor.

Another way to assist the donation the hall to find her father sitting up in bed. She His children had already offered but he’d refused. community is by contributing to your local kidney returned to work half-days about a week later.

Waiting for a cadaver donor could take years and his foundation or association to help its mission of Kavich says “it’s a miracle” she gave him this condition would require dialysis in the interim. The building awareness through education, screening gift and resumed her life without major and referral programs-services. For details, go to interruption. Amee feels she only did what anyone one thing he didn’t want was a compromised life. www.kidneyne.org or call 402-932-7200. would in the same situation. “If you knew you could change someone’s life and you would still be no other options m At a doctor’s urging he and Andi visited a OK wouldn’t you do it?” she asks. dialysis center, where he says, “I saw what would Still, her father expresses gratitude every have been my worst fear come to pass. I week. And not just to Amee. His son Jeff Kavitch completely broke down. That’s when my wife also offered to donate. (Mayo will only test one called the kids and advised them I was in trouble.” candidate at a time until a suitable match is After Amee emerged as his donor she pressed for found.) The siblings decided who would be tested first with a coin flip. Once her donor suitability was the procedure to happen as soon as possible so that her father could bypass dialysis. confirmed the transplant was scheduled. Amee “Once I got approved I was very persistent and says she and her family were “very proactive” in they were totally accommodating in working with educating themselves and pressing for answers. for more information us, and my father did avoid dialysis.”

“You have to be your own advocate,” she says. visit SpiritofOmaha.com or google In the extensive physical-psychological vetting “I have a fabulous support team in my family,” Larry Kavich, Amee Zetzman, process to determine a live donor match she says Larry notes. “We’re the poster family for how All Makes Office Equipment, Kidney great pains are taken to ensure donors like herself things should happen. We’re very fortunate to Disease, Kidney Transplant, have had everything that could have gone right go are doing it for the right reason, i.e. not getting Nebraska Kidney Association, Mayo paid. She says it’s made clear that one can opt out right, and for that I’ll be forever grateful to Mayo Clinic, Wegner’s Granulomatosis, and to my children and my wife.” at any time for any reason.

“Larry Kavich living a full life again”

a curious journey

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NOVEMBER IS EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH sirena doty, age 11, recently battled a rare epilepsy syndrome called electrical status epilepticus during slow sleep syndrome (eses). she is one of less than one percent of children with epilepsy to have eses and to also receive life-altering brain surgery.

the doctor came in THE HOSPITAL ROOM AND SAID, “SOMETIMES VIRAL INFECTIONS LIKE STREP THROAT CAN TRIGGER SEIZURES IN KIDS WITH EPILEPSY.” TO OUR AMAZEMENT, THAT IS HOW WE FOUND OUT OUR DAUGHTER HAD EPILEPSY. But Sirena’s story doesn’t start that day. It starts one year before, in a doctor’s waiting room, where we were completing tests for an array of symptoms to try and figure out what was happening to our bright, intelligent, happy little girl.

One doctor said she had acid reflux, another said she had irritable bowel syndrome, in an effort to explain the severe stomach pains she would get.

One doctor said our 5-year-old was depressed.

Her symptoms increased and the seizures were more frequent.

Halfway through kindergarten, as she sat on her bed pulling off her socks, Sirena made a gurgling sound that was like nothing I had heard before. I remember thinking to myself: It doesn’t take that much effort to take off socks, so I went into her room and found her staring straight ahead, eyes lost, unresponsive, just sitting there with her throat moving in and out like she was trying to get her breath. In fear, I grabbed her face and demanded her to talk to me.

“Sirena Nichole, are you OK?” Nothing, no answer back.

Sirena came out of the seizure crying, scared and confused. I tucked her into bed, told her it was just something that happened and we would find out what it was the next day when we went to the doctor’s office.

I went to my computer and began typing, “staring,” “unresponsive,”“gurgling sounds,” and what flashed back to me blew me away: brain tumor, brain abnormality, seizures, disease–the list went on and on. My husband and I feared the worst and went to bed knowing the 10

following day was going to change our lives forever.

We showed up the next day at the doctor’s office and said to the receptionist: “We aren’t leaving until the doctor sees us.”

The doctor told us we needed to get an MRI and an x-ray and sent us to the hospital. She said she would contact us when she got the results. We went home that night with no answers, but we didn’t wait long. The next day, Sirena had her first tonic-clonic seizure–it lasted 6 minutes. She had another one in the ER waiting room, then in the actual ER she continued to have a seizure each hour for the next 3 hours.

Once she was admitted to the hospital, the doctor on call came into her room and said, “Sometimes viral infections like strep throat can trigger seizures in kids with epilepsy.”That was the first time we knew our daughter had epilepsy. The doctor saw the results from her previous MRI and that's how he knew. We had no idea.

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After that stay in the hospital, we spent the next 7 months trying to find seizure control. After an array of medication cocktails, three MRIs and examinations by multiple doctors, we finally found it. My husband and I thought getting seizure control was the key and when we accomplished that, we could focus on other things. We did not know seizure control would be the easy part of this long road.

Over the next 2 years, we watched our daughter slip away. As a young child, she was so intelligent and could hold a conversation with any adult. She was smart, often sassy beyond her years, and always wanted to act older than she was. Sirena was losing bits and pieces of who she was every day. Suddenly tying her shoes became difficult, if not impossible.

Age-appropriate milestones never arrived. Her day-today activities and ability to learn were suffering.

We reached out to all of our doctors to try and find out why this was happening–this regression of our daughter’s basic life skills and the loss of her childlike happiness. She was a pre-teen who should be asking questions about life, sleepovers and make-up.

In an effort to stop the regression, Sirena repeated second grade. We followed up that same year with additional tutoring in math; extended hours of special education; additional academic testing; neuropsych testing–anything to try and figure out the best way for Sirena to learn and retain what she learned. In the end, it made little difference.

During a routine outpatient EEG in June 2007, Sirena accidently fell asleep. This led to a key finding. During those few minutes of sleep, Sirena’s EEG showed subclinical spike-and-waves occurring almost continuously during non-rapid eye movement sleep. The neurologist came into the room and began to explain why this particular brain wave is so “special.”

We did not leave that day with a diagnosis, but we received articles on Landau Kleffner Syndrome.

In researching LKS, we saw some similarities to Sirena’s symptoms, but other descriptions did not seem like her at all. We took this information back to our local neurologist. That discussion led to another year of waiting. Her seizures were under control and that was important. We waited and continued to watch our daughter regress further into an abyss.

One year later, we went back to the neurologist and asked him to complete testing so we could find out if Sirena had LKS. They recommended experimental trials that were shown to improve the regression in cognitive ability caused by LKS. This included a high-dose steroid trial as well as a high-dose Valium® trial. Again, we took this information back to our local neurologist, who was not comfortable with the recommendation.

At this point, June 2008, we did not know what to do next. Because we had two different professional opinions, we decided we should get a third. That is when we called Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. In October 2008, we saw our fourth neurologist, Dr. Elaine Wyllie.

Dr. Wyllie has a great deal of experience working with difficult cases of epilepsy and other epilepsy-related

syndromes such as LKS. Sirena was diagnosed, not with LKS but with a similar syndrome called electrical status epilepticus during slow sleep syndrome (ESES).

ESES is a rare disorder and its cause is unknown. One study revealed 0.5 percent of children with epilepsy have ESES. Sirena, however, was seizure-free yet still experiencing this syndrome during sleep, which made her case even rarer. ESES is defined as rapid deterioration of cognitive functions, behavior, IQ and language, while experiencing a profound decrease in intellect and poor memory. Most children do not return to normal levels after prolonged effects of ESES. Even with medical advancements, little is known about ESES. There are no medications that exist for ESES. There are limited courses of treatment–the most widely used are high-dose steroids and benzodiazepine, but these are not permanent treatments. Yet there are doctors like those at Cleveland Clinic who are breaking the way to new treatment options for ESES, such as brain surgery.

In October 2009, after Sirena completed two experimental trials of steroids and benzodiazepine with no improvements seen on her EEG, the doctors told us Sirena might be a candidate for surgery that could maybe cure her ESES and possibly even her epilepsy.

By removing the left hippocampus, which is responsible for short term memory and language, we could possibly stop the ESES that was so violently stealing our daughter away from us. The downside to surgery, though, was we could possibly take speech and memory away from our daughter.

This was by far the most difficult decision I have ever had to make in my life, and I hope I am never faced with the challenge again.

On one hand, Sirena was not having seizures. She was going to school and was a happy kid who loved her family dearly. On the other hand, because of her developmental delays, Sirena didn’t realize how her life was affected by ESES. If ESES continued to wreak havoc on her brain, we would ultimately have a 15-year-old with the IQ of a second grader. That was not fair to Sirena. We had to push past our fear of the surgery and look toward the future. I was torn about the decision until two different doctors said, “If it was one of my children, I would do the surgery.”That’s when we knew it’s what we had to do.

On the day of Sirena’s surgery, December 10, 2009, thoughts were swirling around in my head: Sirena will turn 11 years old in 9 days. Will she get to enjoy her birthday? Will she remember her birthday? The surgery took 6 hours–a very long and terrifying 6 hours. Sirena pulled through just like the fighter I knew she was and, not only that, she pulled through with flying colors.

Seven days later, we were flying home and Sirena had no paralysis, no loss of speech or memory, no infections and–most of all–no seizures. Our hearts filled with joy, but then we faced the big question: “Did it work?”

Sirena recuperated beautifully and started school again. She flourished and we were amazed at the transformation right before our eyes. Both her body and her mind grew. She was suddenly the pre-teen we had been anxiously waiting to see. As parents, nothing

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by removing the left hippocampus, which is responsible for short term memory and language, we could possibly stop the ESES that was so violently stealing our daughter away from us. The downside to surgery, though, was we could possibly take speech and memory away from our daughter.

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brings you more happiness than to see your children grow and learn and we were finally experiencing that once again.

In August 2010, we flew back to Cleveland for a post-surgery follow up.

This visit would tell us if the surgery had worked. We knew what we had seen, but as the appointment grew near, we began to wonder if what we saw really was true. We wondered if our “parent goggles” were coloring our impressions. The test results revealed that the ESES was gone. Not only that, but Sirena had a normal EEG for the first time since she was 6 years old.

We are so grateful to all the doctors and researchers who work to advance modern medicine. All of their hard work and dedication gave us our daughter back. m

UNDERSTANDING EPILEPSY About 50,000 people die in the US each year from Epilepsy (prolonged seizures, SUDEP & seizure related causes)

A sense of scale Just as a sense of scale: ~39,520 die from breast cancer ~15,000 die from prescription overdose ~12,000 die from skin cancer ~10,228 die in drunk driving accidents (Source: cdc.gov, cureepilepsy.org, breastcancer.org, madd.org, cancer.org)

For more information contact: LIFESTYLE INNOVATIONS FOR EPILEPSY, INC. 6805 Grover Street Omaha, NE 68106 www.epilepsylife.org Editors Note: This article originally published in Epilepsy USA Magazine. We are grateful to them and the Doty family for granting us the privilege of sharing it with our readers. metroMAGAZINE • The Spirit of Omaha

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Bone Jour Dog Daycare, Boarding, and Grooming for the Holidays Time is precious around the holidays, so why not use Bone Jour as your one-stop-shop for Fido? You can drop him off for a day of play, add in a grooming appointment, and even book his vacation boarding. Bone Jour offers supervised play, experienced groomers and a caring and knowledgeable staff. Why wouldn’t you board him at the place he loves to play? And because all proceeds benefit the Nebraska Humane Society, as you take care of your pet, you also take care of homeless animals. We know your dog would approve! Call 402 571-8200 for grooming. Call 402-571-2273 for daycare and boarding. On line at www.bonejour.org .

Rainbow Bridge Services

Laura Moretz performing at NHS September 30, 2012 Photo courtesy of Mark Kresl Photography

The Purina Incredible Dog Team® of Steve and Laura Moretz Laura and Steve Moretz traveled from Charlotte, North Carolina, to perform at the Nebraska Humane Society’s Walk for the Animals on September 29. Laura and Steve’s five, high-flying disc dogs, wowed the crowd, and also gave owners of high energy dogs ideas for keeping them occupied. “We train using only positive reinforcement,” says Laura, “so we look for dogs who naturally want to play and have fun.” They found the perfect little girl while touring the shelter. “She’s a cute little maltese mix who will be a wonderful addition to our family.” Laura adds, “I can’t wait to begin playing with her and a tiny Frisbee!” We know this pup will have an incredible life because her whole family revolves around dog activity and enrichment. And, we can’t wait to see our NHS alum in action next year when the team returns!

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It’s difficult to talk about, but our pets don’t live as long as we do. When it’s time to let go, Rainbow Bridge Cremation Service, at the Nebraska Humane Society, offers private pet cremation for your peace of mind. We know what our pets mean to us, and we offer that same dignity and respect to you. Talk to your veterinarian about this service, call (402) 444-7800 ext. 231, or find information online at www.nehumanesociety.org/rainbowbridge. *All proceeds from Rainbow Bridge benefit homeless animals.

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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LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES FAITH IN ACTION

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION GO RED FOR WOMEN EXPO

NEBRASKA SAFETY COUNCIL SOIRÉE

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FaithbyWorks lutheran family services Faith in actiOn 120th anniVersary celebratiOn On Sunday, September 16th Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska marked 120 years of service with a special anniversary event at the Embassy Suites LaVista. Nearly 350 people attended the event, which included a cocktail reception, dinner MAHA and program. While the dinner was not a fundraiser, many attendees chose to support the work of the organization with donations in tribute to the honorees for the evening: The Dr. Tom and Jane Tonniges Family, the Frank and Mary Bruning Family, all adoptive families, and Marti Wilson – a 36 year employee of LFS. Attendees also learned more about the history and work of LFS through a special video presentation. While the Mayor was unable to attend, he did proclaim the day “Lutheran Family Services Faith in Action Day” and emcee Eric Gurley read a portion of the proclamation.

Dignitaries: The Dr. Tom and Jane TonnigesMAHA Family, the Frank and Mary Bruning Family, all adoptive families, and Marti Wilson – a 36 year employee of LFS. Marti was honored with the very first “Lifetime Achievement Award” ever presented by LFS.

ERIC GURLEY, PAM & RANDY KORTH, AND LOIS & STEVE HESS

ALAN CARLSON, DICK & GWELDA CARLSON, RUTH PFEIL, JANE & MARTIN MAEHR, DEL & PAT HARNISCH, DORIS BRAUER

MARTI WILSON FAMILY

Eric Gurley, the President and CEO of Immanuel Communities was the emcee for the evening.

LFS President and CEO Ruth Henrichs also spoke.

Immanuel Communities was the presenting sponsor, and metroMAGAZINE was the media sponsor.

MAHA we were so impressed with all the services you provide to families and individuals in our state

RUTH HENRICHS, KERMIT AND KATHLEEN BRASHEAR

STUART J DORNAN, PETER & KRISTAE ZANDBERGEN, WITH APRIL & KENNY ROCKER

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Lifetime Achievement Award For dedicating 37 years to making a difference in the lives of others.

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ladiesinred american heart association gO red FOr WOMen exPO Go Red For Women brought the community together to become aware of the nation’s No.1 killer and to raise money to fund research that will save lives. The event took place at the Embassy Suites La Vista and kicked off at 4:30pm with a silent “purse-onality” auction with over 50 great packages to choose from.

The program got underway at 6:30pm with Radio Personality Nicki Boulay from 104.5 FM and Channel 3 Action News anchor Jennifer Griswold.

More than 480 people attended the event and $204,168 was raised.

Attendees heard from keynote speaker Dr. Joann Schaefer as she shared her life-changing story of having a liver transplant. Attendees also heard from our survivor, Katrina Wells Partain – who made the decision to change her lifestyle, to a heart-healthy one, for herself and the sake of her family.

MARY VANDENACK, PAM HERNANDEZ AND ALISE HERNANDEZ MAHA

NIKKI BOULAY, WILLIE GARRETT AND MARY NELSON

JENNIFER GRISWOLD, CHRIS SEHRING AND NIKKI BOULAY

Presenting Sponsor: Methodist Health System Event Chair: Pam Alfrey Hernandez Circle of Red Chair: Kate Dodge Keynote Speaker: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joann Schaefer Survivor Story: Katrina Wells Partain Mission: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. There are 2,500 heart attacks and 2,100 strokes each day, nationwide. Cardiovascular disease kills 1 American every 39 seconds and is the No. 1 killer of both men and women.

Stroke is the No. 4 killer and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Stated Goal: By the year 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20%.

For more information visit www.heart.org/omaha

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theFashionbus omaha fashion week FashiOn’s night Out Approximately 200 guests joined Omaha Fashion Week designers and boutique owners for the OFW Pop Up Boutique on Sept. 6 in the Old Elan Furniture Store at Montclair Shopping Center on 12979 W Center.

Attenders got the chance to mingle with boutique owners and fashion designers as well as purchase or commission a custom garment. Guests also had the opportunity to jump on board the OFW Boutique Tour Bus where they shopped at the hottest shopping destinations in the city.

Proceeds of the Tour Bus benefited the Fashion Institute Midwest. The next round of OFW shows will be February 25 - March 2, 2013. Tickets go on sale January 14, 2013.

Participating Designers & Boutiques: All About Me Boutique Casper Couture by Leah Casper Coriander by Audra McAvaddy FORTRESS by Ellene McClay Jessica Alyse by Jessica Hansen Joi Joison Leggoons Markoos Modern Design by Aubrey Sookram Sabrina Jones Designs Skyz Boutique Statement Boutique Stylishly Chic by Lameesha Stuckey SuShe by J. Tracey

NICK HUDSON, CHAD CARR AND JIM ESCH

PAULA CROTTY, MARCY KERKHOFF AND WENDY CHAPMAN

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GIRLS NIGHT OUT / FASHION'S NIGHT OUT

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“cracklin’rose”& we and our guests really enjoyed this evening and the band was fantastic!

NORM'S DOOR SERVICE WITH SUPER DIAMOND

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We are grateful to our sponsors, volunteers and supporters who helped make Soiree 2012 a success. With their generous contributions we can continue to serve our community and make Nebraska a safe place to live, work and play!

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Othersafetytips nebraska safety council sOirÉe About 400 people came together at Embassy Suites, LaVista on October 5th for a delightful evening of complimentary beverages, dinner, dancing, silent auction and to honor Fred Zwonechek, administrator of the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety, who was inducted into the Nebraska Safety and Health Hall of Fame. His leadership over the past 30 years has brought about significant highway injury and fatality reductions. The event raised about $50,000 to benefit safe communities programs that serve all ages from our youngest to our oldest residents. Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy presented the Governor’s Proclamation declaring October 5th as Fred Zwonechek Day. Ed Burchfield, Board Chairman and Kay Farrell, President and CEO presided over the induction.

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Chairmen: Rob and Jennifer Likes Honorary Chairmen: Brad and Ann Ashford

SUE AND BILL OAKES AND FRIENDS

About the National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter Founded in 1924, the National Safety Council, Nebraska, is a private non-profit, community based, 501 (c) (3) organization that promotes safety and health by providing programs, resource services and education to individuals and organizations to prevent both the personal and economic loss associated with injuries, accidents and health hazards wherever they exist. Under their leadership, the greater Omaha metro area was designated a safe community by the United Nation’s World Health Organization (WHO).

In 2011, National Safety Council invited the organization formerly known at Greater Omaha Chapter, to take their programs all across the state of Nebraska.

CAROL CASEY AND FRED ZWONECHEK

ROB AND JEN LIKES AND FRIENDS

JOHN AND VANITA LUND

MELANIE MITERA, AMY PRATT AND DANIEL KNUDSON

For more information, visit www.safenebraska.org.

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Nebraska The Council reaches more than 120,000 people annually through training, resource services and special events. Be sure your family benefits from our many offerings.

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CEOs and corporate executives from eight companies helped raise the first wall on Habitat Omaha’s second annual CEO Build house. In attendance were: Bob Dalrymple Executive Vice President, Division Executive – Bank of the West, Anthony Rappa Senior Vice President Nebraska Regional Manager – Bank of the West, Andy Hoig Publisher – metroMAGAZINE, Rick Russell President – Millard Lumber, Joel Russell Vice President, COO – Millard Lumber, Dan Neary Chairman of the Board, CEO Mutual MAHA of Omaha, Christine Johnson President, Mutual of Omaha Foundation, Mart Sedky Division Manager - Human Resources – OPPD, Steve Schmitz Division Manager - Information Technology – OPPD, Doug White Executive Vice President – Pinnacle Bank, Karen Ganzlin Chief Human Resources Officer – TD Ameritrade, Kirk Kellner TriState Regional President – Wells Fargo, Dick Schenck Vice President - Community Development Manager – Wells Fargo.

2012 CEO Build Chair, Kirk Kellner, TriState Regional President, Wells Fargo Bank, welcomed the CEO Build partners, Habitat Omaha staff and supporters and the future homeowners to 3170 Folwer Avenue for this year’s Wall Raising event.

DAVID BROWN

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An incentive to do more good.

Open a new charitable account by Dec. 15, and we’ll match 10 percent of your donation, up to $1,000.

Thanks to the Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation and the William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation, whose generous support made this incentive possible.

For more information, call (402) 342-3458 or visit omahafoundation.org/incentive.

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AMY ELLEFSON, KYLE AVERY AND BRAD WATKINS

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MARY FINNEGAN, DANIELLE HERZOG AND HEATHER SCHNEIDER

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Wheelsofhope hope center for kids 5th annual exPressiOns OF hOPe gala

TY AND TERRI SCHENZEL WITH SHELLEY AND MIKE HOMA

HONORARY CHAIRS JANET AND RICH ZEHNACKER

The theme of this event was Transformation, transform through Hope resonated throughout the night. The video shared about the lives of two young people and the impact Hope Center for Kids has had on their lives. They are now leaders at the Hope Center inspiring more youth and children to pursue their goals of education resulting in a career. The event was held at the Embassy Suites in LaVista on September 28, with a cocktail hour at 6:00 and a dinner, program and live auction at 7:00. Close to 900 attended and over $300,000 was raised.

Honorary Chairs: Richard and Janet Zehnacker Dignitaries attending: Congressman Lee Terry, State Senator Jim Smith, Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing and the Hon. J. Michael Conley.

Event highlights: Keynote speaker Executive

STEVE AND PAM NOGEL WITH ANN AND DAVID BOULAY

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CATHY PERRY WITH LANCE AND BECKY PITTACK

SUSIE ZINDEL, THOMAS JAYNE, SPENCER CREWS, AND BRENDA CHRISTENSEN

The ninth annual Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show was held Friday, September 21st through Sunday, September 23rd and was preceded by a special Collector’s Circle reception, sponsored by Porsche of Omaha on Thursday, September 20th from 4:30 to 6pm and a patron preview party, presented by Omaha Steaks, from 6-9 p.m.Beautiful floral centerpieces were arranged by Kyle Robino and delectable food was catered by Abraham Catering Services. More than 4000 people attended throughout the weekend and more than $450,000 was raised for the garden.

Honorary Chairmen: Cindy Bay and Mary Seina, Chairmen: Brenda Christensen and Susie Zindel. Patron Party Chairs: Molly Joni Lindquist and Donna Erker.

Collector’s Circle Reception Chair: Cathy Perry. Other important guests included featured speaker Thomas Jayne, Executive Director Spencer Crews, Mr. and Mrs. Lance Pittack, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lauritzen.

JACK BAKER, JUDY BAKER, MARY SEINA, CINDY BAY, ALAN WILSON, HALAINA WILSON, AND MIKE DIMEDIO

For more information visit www.omahaantiqueshow.org or www.lauritzengardens.org.

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BRIAN VARGAS AND SYLVIA RODRIGUEZ-VARGAS

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In 2012, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha will build or renovate 31 homes. “Brew Haha 2012” is a fine food and beer tasting event benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Omaha and organized by Habitat Omaha’s Young Professionals Group (HOYP). The event raised $75,000 which will go directly to Habitat Omaha in support of HOYPs goal of raising $100,000 in 2012. The sixth annual Brew Haha was held Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Stinson Park, 2285 S 67th Street, Omaha, NE from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event showcased craft and locally-brewed beer as well as food from area restaurants. Taste and Greenbelly, along with Quality Brands, catered the Patron Tent. Numerous other restaurants and brewer participated. The event was chaired by Franny & Bill Wardell; Erin Swanson & Joel Russell. Honorary Brewmasters for the event were Amber & Brian Fahey; Haley & Jamie Walker.

For more information visit: http://habitatomahayp.org, http://facebook.com/HabitatOmahaYP, or http://habitatomaha.com.

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HONORARY CHAIRS: JOE AND JUDY GRAHAM AND DIANE AND RICK MEAD

More than 600 parents, alumni and other community members gathered for the V.J. & Angela Skutt Catholic High School annual fundraiser, Angel Flight, on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Skutt Catholic High School. This year’s event, themed Southern Skies – An Evening of SkyHawk Hospitality, grossed more than $400,000 to support the school’s general operating expenses and financial aid program.

Chairing this year’s event were Tom and Kathy Koley, Mike and Maryann Litz and Charles and Jen Olson. Honorary chairs for the event included Joe and Judy Graham and Diane and Rick Mead. President Patrick Slattery said, “Both Joe and Rick have served on the Skutt Catholic Board of Directors, and Diane and Judy have volunteered countless hours over the years helping on a great number of committees. The Grahams and Meads are woven into the twenty year history of our school, and they truly bleed green and black.�

CHAIRS: CHARLES AND JEN OLSON, MIKE AND MARYANN LITZ AND TOM AND KATHY KOLEY

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PAIGE RITTER, DAWN DINSDALE, AMY CHISHOLM, JOY WATANBE AND SHEENA DINSDALE

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The Project Harmony Service League hosted its ninth annual “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” Celebration! at Anthony’s on September 27th. More than 500 tickets were sold for the event. Roughly $76,000 was raised to help victims of child abuse. The celebration’s Pot O’Gold Sponsors included the Baer Foundation and Kiewit Building Company. The Rainbow Sponsors were American National Bank, Bland and Associates, P.C., Creative Print and Design, A Friend of Project Harmony and The Scoular Foundation. Lucky Leprechaun Sponsors include Baird Holm LLP, BKD LLP, Centris Federal Credit Union, The Chantiam Family, DMSi Software, Finkle Cosmetic Surgery Center, First National Bank, Fraser Stryker PC LLO, J. Skinner Modern Artisan Baking, Nebraska Furniture Mart and Pinnacle Bank.

The event was chaired by Annie and Henry German, Marla and John Grose, and Karen Kresnik Stine and Andy Stine with the assistance of the Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Committee. John Grose is on the board of the Project Harmony Service League.

Project Harmony exists to protect and support children.

Photography courtesy of Project Harmony

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The Nebraska Children’s Home Society young-professionals BRANCH board hosted the 6th Annual HomeGrown event on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Brix at Village Pointe.

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The event featured wine and beer sampling, hors d’oeuvres, and a photo exhibit of children and families served by Nebraska Children’s Home Society photographed by Omaha-photographer Catherine Bosley of Bosley Creative.

HomeGrown 2012 raised over $20,000 with 350 guests.

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Through 9 offices, Nebraska Children’s Home Society provides statewide pregnancy, parenting, adoption, post-adoption services; foster care; community outreach; and early childhood programming.

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Learn more at nchs.org.

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Over the Edge is an extreme rappelling event held annually at the Woodmen of the World Tower in downtown Omaha. The daylong event was held Saturday, September 22 and had more than 70 participants raising more than $60,000 for Scouting.

Chairman this year was Tim Smith, owner of The Tea Smith. A special thank you to Woodmen of the World and John Dart, Facilities Project Coordinator at Woodmen of the World who was extraordinary in helping all logistics of the day run smoothly.

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council serves over 25,000 youth and is supported by 7,870 volunteers in 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

For more information, visit www.mac-bsa.org.

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big red tailgate was a wonderful success. we are so grateful to the many people who helped organize this event ~ PENNY PARKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Husker fans are celebrating a record-breaking victory for Omaha youth and families who struggle to meet their basic needs. The Completely KIDS Guild-sponsored Big Red Tailgate event on Sept. 14 at the Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention Center raised more than $275,000 for Completely KIDS, an Omaha nonprofit that addresses the needs of the child through youth development, nutrition, academic and family programs.

More than 360 Husker fans and Completely KIDS supporters joined 2012 Honorary Chairs Deb and Bruce Grewcock. Travis Justice, morning show host at KXNO Radio out of Des Moines, served as the emcee for the evening. Cocktail hour included a silent auction, and dinner was followed by entertainment from kids in the CK Field Club program, and a live auction, auctioneered by Jeff Post.

The Completely KIDS Guild is a group of volunteer women that supports the mission of Completely KIDS by organizing two annual fundraising events – Big Red Tailgate and a spring Author Luncheon. Brenda Christensen is the 2012 Guild president.

The mission of Completely KIDS is to develop youth and their families through out-of-school time and family strengthening programs in communities where they live. We address the needs of the child by building on youth development, academics, nutrition, and family, and serve more than 2,000 children ages 4 to 18 in seven schools, three homeless shelters, and at the Completely KIDS headquarters.

For more information about Completely KIDS or the Completely KIDS Guild, visit www.completelykids.org.

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More than $240,000 was raised at the annual Ak-Sar-Ben Buyer’s Club Purple Ribbon Auction.

This is an increase of more than 10 percent over the previous year. As the concluding event of Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show the 2012 Auction had a Hollywood theme with the 4-H Youths as the stars. The Auction kicked off with an introduction from country music legend Reba McEntire and featured the champion 4-H youth exhibitors wearing black bow-ties as they presented their award winning livestock projects.

Thirty-two youth champions auctioned off their animals for scholarship dollars and stipends which further their involvement in 4H and fund post-secondary education. The highest bid of the event was for the Champion Steer Scholarship, shown by Jordan Reed of Lenox, IA. and purchased for $15,000.

For more information, visit www.rivercityrodeo.com or Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo and Stock Show page on Facebook and River City Rodeo on Twitter.

4-H RESERVE CHAMPION ZACK LEAR

AUCTIONEER JIM SCHABEN AND AK-SAR-BEN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT MATT GUNDERSON

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International cuisine. Premium cocktails and wines. Luxury autos. Private planes. What sound like the ingredients for a master spy thriller was actually the backdrop for Wings & Wheels, a benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha.

The event, held September 8 at 5:00 pm, gave 175+ attendees the chance to sample international foods, cocktails and wine while viewing a collection of luxury automobiles provided by the Cornhusker Corvette Club and private airplanes including a P-51D Mustang, Falcon, Cessna V Ultra, Falcon 50 and Lear 60.

The setting itself was worthy of an action movie as it took place inside an actual airplane hangar at Signature Flight Support.

This year’s honorary chairs are Christy Huber and the Huber Family. Ron Huber was the winner of the live auction item consisting of a private flight in the P-51 Mustang. “We are extremely lucky to be the recipients of all the generous hearts here tonight; there were enough dollars donated by this event to provide support to 20 families with extremely sick children for an entire month!” says an enthusiastic Lindsey Rai Ehlers, Director of Development for RMHC. For more information visit www.rmhcomaha.org.

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MARK HINRICHS, JIM HOKE AND FRED CLARK

This event was a celebration of Opera Omaha’s season opener, La Traviata. Set in France in the mid 1800’s, the opera presents a lavish lifestyle which was the inspiration for Soirée a Paris. The event was held at Lucile’s Old Market on 10th Street on September 19th from 6-9pm.

Entertainment included pianist (J. Gawf, Opera Omaha’s Resident Music Director), opera singer (Amanda DeBoer Bartlett), 3 dancers (from Maya Taylor Dance), accordion player (Kate Williams), and magician/mentalist (Joe Brogie). The event was catered by Hap Abraham Catering and featured French food paired with a variety of wines. The event was produced by Clark Creative Group and STEP Group.

Opera Omaha, the only professional opera company in Nebraska, began in 1958 as the Omaha Civic Opera Society, a volunteer association.This season is their 55th. Their opener, La Traviata was performed on October 5th and 7th, receiving rave reviews. Their next production will be Mozart’s The Magic Flute, a new production designed by internationally renowned local artist, Jun Kaneko.

For more information, visit operaomaha.org.

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MAGGIE WOOD, JILL JUNE, JEAN IMRAY, HONORARY CHAIR, AND CARLA IMRAY

EVENT CHAIRS JEANNE AND CURT GLASFORD WITH PHIL AND GAIL JONES

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• Special Guest(s): Jill June, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland • Chairs of the Event: Jeanne Glasford and Gail Jones • When It Happened: October 4th • Where It Happened: House of Loom • Why/How It Happened: The Friends of Planned Parenthood Board is charged with fundraising efforts for the benefit of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. It is also responsible for enhancing public awareness and understanding of Planned Parenthood. Choice Affair is the annual "Friend-Raiser".

• Catered by: The Friends of Planned Parenthood Board Members • Mission: The mission of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland is to be a leader in providing accessible reproductive health care, education and advocacy; responsive to the needs and rights of families and individuals.

• Honorary Chair(s): Jean Imray • Attendance: 130 • Funds Raised: $7,500 (gross)

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The Sixth Annual Comfort Food Classic was an energetic evening filled with wine and competition! A gala of chefs that benefitted Omaha’s Ted E. Bear Hollow, a center for grieving children, teens and their families, the Comfort Food Classic featured six of the area’s most talented culinary artists. The diverse field of chefs from eateries O Dining, Le Voltaire, Cantina Laredo, Julio’s, Taxi’s Grille & Bar and Urban Wine Company were tasked with creating their unique rendition of this year’s comfort food: the enchilada. The winner of the evening, Julio’s Nick Katis, was chosen by a tally of the voting crowd. Katis took home $500 cash, the traveling trophy and bragging rights for a year. Presenting sponsors and “Chief Teddy Bears” were Bob & Janice Batt. Due in part to emcee, KETV’s Rob McCartney, the sixth annual event was another success. Grossing around $100,000, the 2012 Comfort Food Classic has become the largest fund raiser in Ted E. Bear Hollow history!

For more information visit www.tedebearhollow.org or call 402-502-2773.

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39TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CARAVAN PREVIEW PARTY Assistance League Omaha The Christmas Caravan Preview Party features a first-look tour of the four beautiful homes decorated for the holidays in Skyline Ranches, as well as dinner and an opportunity to purchase silent auction items.

Visit Omaha.assistanceleague.org.

RAISE THE ROOF GALA Habitat for Humanity of Omaha The Harper Center at Creighton University Habitat for Humanity of Omaha honors the significant contributions by its community partners by presenting the Spirit of Humanity Awards during this special gala.

The gala serves to honor the commitment and dedication of those organizations and individuals who have helped Habitat for Humanity fulfill its mission in the Omaha area for the past 25 years plus.

Visit: www.habitatomaha.org

WILLIAM M. KIZER LIGHT OF WELLNESS AWARDS Wellness Council of the Midlands Mutual of Omaha Dome The William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Awards Annual Dinner was created in honor of the founder and inspiration for worksite wellness in America, Omaha-native and business leader William M. Kizer. Bill founded the Wellness Council of the Midlands, in 1982 and the Wellness Councils of America, the national non-profit organization in 1987.

Visit www.wellnesscouncil.org.

SALUTE TO FAMILIES IOWA Heartland Family Service Mid-America Center – Council Bluffs Heartland Family Service sponsors Family Week of Iowa and Nebraska, proclaimed by the State’s governors. This year features all past Leadership Honorees for their significant contributions to our community.

Visit www.heartlandfamilyservice.org.

November 8 MILAGRO DINNER OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. Historic Livestock Exchange Building The theme of this year’s event is “Changing The World”, and features a social hour followed by dinner and a keynote speaker. The event recognizes the significance of contributions made by volunteers and partnering organizations.

Visit www.oneworldomaha.org.

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November 8 PURSES 4 PAWS The Nebraska Humane Society Regency Court Join the Nebraska Humane Society Friends Forever at their 5th annual Purses 4 Paws event, featuring gently loved purses (and new ones too!), scarves and accessories available for purchase through a silent auction. The event also includes wine and hors d’oeuvres Fleming’s, Paradise Bakery and Bonefish Grill.

For more information visit www.nehumanesociety.org/purses4paws.

November 8 MERRYMAKERS ANNUAL ROAST Merrymakers Embassy Suites LaVista Mary Maxwell emcees, celebrating 22 years of fun by “honoring” Sid Dinsdale, Chairman and President of Pinnacle Bank.

Visit: www.merrymakers.org.

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November 8 2012 MIDLANDS NONPROFIT SUMMIT Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Embassy Suites LaVista This year’s theme is Get on Board! A full day conference designed for nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers.

Featuring Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Patrick McWhortor, President and CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. Mr. McWhortor’s presentation will be built around the findings of a recent nationwide study called “Daring to Lead2011”.

Visit www.nonprofitam.org.

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November 8 STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Scoular Building The Stock Market Challenge™ is an electric ride through the ticker tape of the stock-exchange floor. Fifty four-person teams from the metro area business community battle it out in a Stock Market simulation, during which team members buy, sell and trade fictional stock from local companies as they vie for the title of “Stock market Champion.” The team with the largest portfolio at the end of the game will be crowned the winner.

Visit www.bgcomaha.org.

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TGIF! Women’s Center for Advancement Champions Run Join honorary chairs, Gail and Mike Yanney and event co-chairs, Shelli Klemke, Regan Muhs, Stephanie Troester and Haley Walker, for a night of games, silent and oral auctions and dinner. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Center for Advancement. Dress is cowboy casual.

Visit www.wcaomaha.org.

TEAMMATES TAILGATE ANNUAL GALA Teammates Mentoring Program Embassy Suites LaVista This annual event will kick–off with a social hour, silent auction, dinner and program. The program will be featuring well known comedian Mary Maxwell.

Special appearances will be made by Tom Osborne, Jordan Burroughs, 2012 Olympic gold medalist, and Larry the Cable Guy. Visit www.teammates.org.

SALUTE TO FAMILIES NEBRASKA Heartland Family Service Happy Hollow Club Heartland Family Service believes strong family life deserves to be identified and honored. Therefore, we created the Salute to Families Awards to promote the abundance of strong family life in our community.

Visit www.heartlandfamilyservice.org.

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS The Durham Musuem The Durham Museum There’s a patriotic drum beat in support of The Durham Museum for this year’s annual Sentimental Journey gala. It’ll be a USO-style, stars and stripes affair with a nod to the holidays and plenty of fun as only The Durham can do. The evening will include music, food, and friends inspired in part by the soldiers and sounds of the “Greatest Generation,” with a little song and dance from some special guests thrown in for good measure. Honorary Chairman: Dick Holland.

Call 402-444-5071

november 9 2ND ANNUAL LIFE CELEBRATION GALA Lifestyle Innovations For Epilepsy Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education This second annual event is hosted by Bill Randby and Julie Cornell with special guest speaker Mayor Jim Suttle. The evening features a cocktail hour, dinner and auction, and live music provided by The Confidentials. The evening benefits LIFE, an organization that provides guidance, information and support on the non-medical aspects of epilepsy care for the individual and their families. This is a Wear Your Purple event!

Visit www.epilepsylife.org.

november 15 PATRON PARTY Omaha Creative Institute This soiree celebrates Omaha Creative Institute’s gracious supporters, who assist in bringing arts to the community in a unique, interactive way. Guests will enjoy excerpts from several of Ballet Nebraska’s presentations.

Visit www.omahacreativeinstitute.org.

november 15 HOLIDAZZLE Nebraska Children’s Home Society Omaha Marriott Enjoy the magic of the season with an evening of fabulous boutique shopping, live presentations, including a Younkers Fashion Show featuring local celebrities.

Ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and complimentary drinks.

Visit www.nchs.org.

november 15 MIRACLE ON FARNAM STREET Midtown Crossing Midtown Crossing’s holiday festivities this year, will include the debut of Miracle on Farnam, a season-long celebration of spiritedness, good cheer and togetherness through the good work of Omaha’s creative non-profits.

Visit www.miracleonfarnam.com.

november 16 – 17 MR. DICKENS RETURNS Douglas County Historical Society Book signing and autograph sessions follow each performance Gerald Charles Dickens returns to Omaha to recreate the masterworks of his great–great grandfather, Charles Dickens.

For more information and tickets, call 402–455–9990 or visit www.DouglasCoHistory.org.

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november 17 2012 CANDLELIGHT BALL Alegent Creighton Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary Mutual of Omaha Dome “Welcome Home for the Holidays” is the theme of this year’s 2012 Candlelight Ball. Money raised from the event will go to support special projects selected by the Alegent Creighton Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary.

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JASON AWARDS Children’s Square USA Mid–America Center - Council Bluffs This year’s theme is Honoring the Legacy … Shaping the Future. The evening celebrates members of the community who have made a difference in the lives of children and families both locally and nationally. This event leads up to the 130th anniversary of Children’s Square USA. Visit www.childrenssquare.org.

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December 1 NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS Nebraska AIDS Project Magnolia Hotel Night of a Thousand Stars will take place on Saturday December 1, 2012 at the Magnolia Hotel. This year marks 20 years of Night of a Thousand Stars as well as falling on World AIDS Day. We look forward to seeing you at the Gala!

For more information please email info@nap.org.

Discover Music’s Ability to Inspire through Lessons at \F? ZR< ?P\?Z The Salvation Army Kroc Center invites youth, ages 3-18, to enroll in music lessons.

Violin u Trumpet u Guitar u ?NNR Flute u N4ZGP?\ u Percussion (Snare) Saxophone u Voice/Beatboxing Register for November or January sessions today! FREE to Kroc Center Members, just $10 for Non-Members.

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november horoscopes November is a double whammy eclipse month and they are the precursors to a very powerful “YOD” (finger of God) on December 22. November 13 is the Scorpio Solar Eclipse. This will be a very transformational eclipse whose effects will last upwards of four years in our lives. Many doors will be slamming shut to allow newer and more productive ways of being in. … … READ MORE NOW ONLINE!

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