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ANDEE'S TOP EVENT PICKS
ANDEE;S TOP 5 … MAKE THAT TOP 7
SEPTEMBER 19 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Rejuvenating Women Beautifully Broken,
Road to Freedom Banquet
Rejuvenating Women
Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista
World-renowned human rights advocate, Keynote Speaker & Human Trafficking survivor, author and advocate, Rebecca Bender. Last year's event drew over 420 attendees and raised nearly $112,000 for survivors of human trafficking. This year's needs are equally as great. Will you partner with us as we walk alongside survivors of human trafficking, empowering them to lead healthy, independent lives? Will you join us in their journey from brokenness to beauty? Purchase a ticket, table or a sponsorship at this event. There are seven (7) different sponsorship levels for you to consider.
$60 per ticket; $110 for two tickets. Sponsorships available.
402.915.1393 | www.rejuvenatingwomen.org
SEPTEMBER 23 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Celebrating 125 Years of Faith in Action®
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista
Faith in Action® is an annual event recognizing the generosity of those who support LFS in advancing safety, hope and well-being for all people. This year's event celebrates LFS' founding in 1892 as two orphanages in Omaha and Fremont. Over the last 125 years, LFS has grown to strengthen families, heal those afflicted by trauma and welcome newcomers fleeing persecution from all over the world.
Tickets: $65 in advance $75 day of event
402-978-5626 | www.LFSneb.org
SEPTEMBER 28 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Night in the Neighborhood:
Celebrating 10 Years
Completely KIDS
Founders One Nine | 1915 Jackson St. | Omaha
The Completely KIDS Guild is hosting a brand-new fall fundraiser celebrating the nonprofit's impact on families living in and around the neighborhood where Completely KIDS headquarters are located. On Sept. 28, "Night in the Neighborhood: Celebrating 10 Years" will commemorate the move Completely KIDS made 10 years ago to its current location at 26th Street and St. Mary's Avenue in the Park East Neighborhood. Additionally, the event marks 25 years of success under Executive Director Penny Parker. The evening will embrace the culture and flair of the area's Latino influences, and will include Latino-inspired food stations by Jeff Snow of Catering Creations, beer and margaritas, as well as many unique ways to give back to Completely KIDS.
$75; Young Professional (21 to 35), $50
402-397-5809 | http://completelykids.org
SEPTEMBER 30 10 AM – 2:00 PM
Lights on Afterschool
Collective for Youth
UNO Sapp Fieldhouse | 16001 Dodge Street | Omaha
Lights On Afterschool is an annual event that takes place in hundreds of locations throughout the country. These events highlight the importance of high quality afterschool programs and the youth who attend them. Each year, CFY has hosted this event with great success. Over 1500 youth and adults gather to enjoy lunch, hands on activities, community exhibits, parent activities, and performances by local talent and youth from various afterschool programs in the community.
FREE | 402-397-5809 | www.collectiveforyouth.org
OCTOBER 10 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Changemakers 2017
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista
This year's keynote will be Wes Moore, Army combat veteran, social entrepreneur, and author. His first book, The Other Wes Moore, became a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller and is a story that conveys the importance of individual decisions alongside community support. The Changemakers luncheon will also feature recognition of a few Nebraskans who have made a tremendous impact as advocates for children.
$75 402-965-1711 | www.nebraskachildren.org
MAD 25 Events
SEPTEMBER 17 6:00 AM
Omaha Marathon
Partnership4Kids
TD Ameritrade Park | 1200 Mike Fahey St. | Omaha
Tier Pricing 845.247.7275 | info@HITSEndurance.com
SEPTEMBER 24
2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association
Midtown Crossing - Turner Park | 3220 Farnam Street | Omaha
FREE 402-502-4301 | http://alz.org/walk
SEPTEMBER 24 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Walk for the Animals
Nebraska Humane Society
NHS Meadow | 8929 Fort Street | Omaha
$35 / $45 Run 402-905-3483
OCTOBER 8
2017 Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Great Plains
Baxter Arena & Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Streets | Omaha
Various pricing 402-502-2979 | www.komengreatplains.org
OCTOBER 14
HEALs to the Pavement
for Pregnancy & Infant Loss
HEALing Embrace
Lake Zorinski | Omaha
(402) 819-4002 | www.healingembrace.org
