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JUNE 3
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
6:30 pm cocktails and exhibition viewing | 7:30 pm dinner
K9 BARK AND WALK FOR BRAIN CANCER Leap-For-A-Cure
JOSLYN ART MUSEUM ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GALA Joslyn Art Museum
Chalco Hills | Omaha Annual event to raise Brain Cancer Awareness and to support Leap-For-A-Cure efforts. All money raised remains in Omaha benefiting Brain Cancer Programs. Registration begins 11:30 with vendors, canine rescue groups, activities, and food. 1 - 5 mile walk begins 1:00. Raffle items and photography available. LFAC donation admits walkers; $25 LFAC donation earns SPaw Bag. LFAC donation (402) 333-9370 | www.LeapForACure.org
Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street | Omaha In support of Joslyn’s education programs, the 2016 gala celebrates the exhibition Sheila Hicks: Threads of Time. Guests will have the opportunity to preview the exhibition that spans nearly sixty years of the artist’s prolific career. The exhibition will also present a selection of her intimate minimes, or “miniatures,” all created in response to specific places or memories. Ticket Prices: $250 per person – table pricing available (402) 933-8220 | www.joslyn.org
MAY 23
JUNE 4
CHILDREN'S CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation
ON THE ROAD TO MOTOWN Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands
Champions Run | 13800 Eagle Run Drive | Omaha Golfers will take flight on Monday, May 23, at Champions Run for the Children’s Charity Classic. Now in its 26th year, this event has raised more than $1.12 million to benefit the programs and services Children's Hospital & Medical Center provides for Heartland families. Cost Varies (402) 955-6851 | http://childrensclassic.com
Baxter Arena Motown Concert presenting The Temptations Review featuring David Edwards To view sponsorship opportunities and table/ticket prices visit www.bgcomaha.org (402) 342-1600 | www.bgcomaha.org | www.bgcswiowa.org
JUNE 7
JUNE 2
CHANCE LUNCHEON Children’s Scholarship Fund Of Omaha
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
PINOT, PIGS & POETS Completely KIDS Happy Hollow Club | 1701 S. 105th St. | Omaha The 7th Annual Pinot, Pigs & Poets will feature outstanding pinot noir wines and savory pork dishes from renowned Omaha chefs. Tasting begins at 6 p.m., with the first hour reserved for patron reservations. Those with regular guest reservations will be admitted at 7 p.m. Prior to the event, a panel of judges will blind taste each wine in a vintner competition, with winners being announced during the evening. Guests will enjoy sipping exquisite wines from more than 30 wineries, including some of the event’s past vintner competition winners. The Taste of Elegance chef competition, sponsored by the Nebraska Pork Producers Association, is also held earlier in the day and announced at the event. The evening also includes slam poetry by poets from the Nebraska Writers Collective. Tickets: Patron, $250; Individual, $125; Ages 21-30, $75 402-397-5809 | http://pinotandpigs.org/
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5:30 PM
11:30am - 1:00 PM
CenturyLink Center Omaha Drawing countless attendees each year, the CHANCE Luncheon celebrates the work of Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha (CSF), features a keynote speaker, and presents Rising Star awards. Rising Star awards are given to current CSF students who demonstrate leadership qualities, overcome obstacles, or foster community within their schools. Proceeds provide funding for much needed scholarships. Ticket Prices: $75 Individual; Sponsorships also available (402) 819-4990 | www.csfomaha.org
JUNE 10 – 12 June 10: 10am – 4pm, Sand Sculpting Competition June 11: 10am - 8pm, Family Fun Days | June 12: 11am - 5 pm, Family Fun Days
NEBRASKA CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY'S
SAND IN THE CITY©!
Baxter Arena parking lot | 2425 S 67th Street | Omaha Kick off your summer at the 13th annual NCHS’s Sand in the City! Join us at our NEW location and see Baxter Arena transformed into a beach by more than 400 tons of sand. Watch corporate teams compete to build their best 15-ton sand sculpture. Bring the family to view the amazing sculptures, vote for your favorite, eat great food, and enjoy local entertainment. Play in the interactive Kid Zone, gigantic sand box, bounce houses, face painting and more. Free, Suggested donation per family to NCHS www.sandinthecityomaha.com
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