Nebraska Author and Illustrator Bruce Arant to visit MJPL
Omaha author/illustrator and Golden Sower winner Bruce Arant will host a youth drawing workshop on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m.
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Hannah Demma’s ‘Shimmer and Shake’ exhibit on display at MJPL this month
“Shimmer and Shake,” paper works by Hannah Demma, will be on display at the Morton-James Public Library’s Kimmel Gallery in May during regular library hours.Demma is a multimedia artist specializing in papermaking.
Wildwood Featured Artist: Carol Skinner Hammond
The Wildwood Historic Center has announced that Carol Skinner Hammond is the center’s first featured artist of 2024.Hammond’s interest in art began when she took a one-hour course at the University of Nebraska.
Community Calendar 5-3-24
First and third Mondays: NC City Council, Gary White Memorial Room/Council Chambers, 1518 Central Ave., 6 p.m.
NCTC, CherryRoad Media host Lunch and Learn
Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce and CherryRoad Media hosted a Lunch and Learn, “Digital Marketing and Recruitment and YOU,” at Valentino’s on Tuesday, April 23.
Paying It Forward Campaign provides project update
The Paying It Forward Campaign for the Children’s Watering Tower Garden and Christmas Wishes paying It Forward 2024 has provided a project recap and update for this year.In January, the campaign provided gifts for the first baby born in Nebraska City in in the new year, said campaign founder Margaret Spiers.
NCU receives national award for outstanding safety practices
Nebraska City Utilities was honored with a National Award for Outstanding Safety Practices.Nebraska City Utilities has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023.
Shine Your Light Mental Health Awareness Run set May 27 at Arbor Lodge State Park
In an effort to erase the stigma associated with public disclosure of mental health issues and suicide, a group from Nebraska City is organizing a “Shine Your Light” Mental Health Awareness Run.“We’re coming together to show each other support and walk or run with a common purpose,” said event organizer Stephanie Roth.
Arbor Day Honoree, Tree Planters recognized at reception
2024 Arbor Day Honoree Sue Little listens as Nebraska City Tourism and Marketing Director Tammy Partsch reads from the press release announcing Little’s award during an April 26 afternoon reception at Arbor Lodge.
Arbor Day Parade 2024
The main event of Saturday’s Arbor Day festivities was the Arbor Day Parade down Central Avenue.