Vacation Bible School will be held at Wellspring Lutheran Church

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Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be held at Wellspring Lutheran Church,former Farmer B's restaurant at Highway 370 and Gold Coast Road,from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July 28 to July 31. The event is forpreschool through sixth-grade. To register, e-mailsheriseiden@cox.net. Call Pastor Dan at 505-8008 with questions.

Brass in Blue in concert
Brass in Blue, part of the Heartland of America Band, will performat 7:30 p.m. on July 17 at Washington Park in Bellevue and 7:30p.m. on July 26 at the Sumtur Amphitheater in Papillion. For moreinformation, visithttp://www.heartlandofamericaband.af.mil/Calendar.

Free respiratory evaluations
Kohll's Pharmacy & Homecare, 3427 S. 84th St., will offer freerespiratory evaluations to community members from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.on July 18. Anyone over the age of 50 or anyone with a familyhistory of respiratory diseases or smoking should attend this eventto be screened for their risk of emphysema, bronchitis, COPD orasthma. Walk-ins are welcome or call 408-1990 to schedule ascreening appointment.

Diabetes fundraising event
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is having a fundraisingevent on July 25 at the Shadow Lake Hy-Vee Club Room, Highway 370and 72nd Street. A silent auction will start at 6 p.m. and dinnerwill be at 7 p.m. Cost is $35 per person or $60 per couple andlimited to the first 40 guests. R.S.V.P. to Cindy Moeller at597-5760 or 1514scan1@hy-vee.com.

Track and Field Championship
The USA Track and Field National Track and Field Championship willbe at Burke High School, 12200 Burke St. in Omaha, July 22 to 27.Volunteers are still needed. Anyone interested can contact HollyWilson at 331-3090 or jovolunteers@cox.net.

Parental education sessions
The deadline to register for fall sports at the Sarpy CommunityYMCA is July 19. Fall sports include soccer, volleyball and flagfootball. To sign up, visit the Sarpy Community YMCA, 1111 E. FirstSt., or go online to www.metroymca.org. For more information, call339-9861.

Farmer's Market
The Hy-Vee at Shadow Lake is having a Farmer's Market every Sundayin July and August, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market includesfood, entertainment and children's activities.

Peaches for sale
The Papillion Lions are selling 25-pound lugs of Colorado peachesfor $30. The profits support all of the programs of the PapillionArea Lions Foundation. Peaches will be picked at the height ofripeness and delivered directly to Papillion from the Coloradogrower. You can get additional information and order peaches bysending an e-mail to papillionpeaches@cox.net. Orders and paymentmust be sent to Kathy Flock and received by July 29. Deliverieswill be during August with pickup at the American National Bank at84th Street and Highway 370. Customers will be notified of thedelivery date.

Acoustic performances
Soaring Wings Vineyard, 17111 S. 138th St., in Springfield, ishosting solo acoustic music every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.Performances have no cover charge. Indie artist Matt Whipkey willplay on July 20. Folk guitarist John Stokely will play oldfavorites on July 27.

'Cookie Fun'
Hy-Vee Kid's Club with Miss Sandy from the Sump Memorial Librarywill be at 10 a.m. on July 17. The theme is "Cookie Fun" withstories, crafts and snacks. All children 2 and up are welcome. Call597-5790 with any questions.

Leadership Sarpy Program
Applications are being taken for Leadership Sarpy 2008-09. Theprogram is designed to enhance business and leadership skills.Leadership Sarpy consists of a two-day leadership and team buildingretreat, and interactive sessions with city, county and stateofficials, as well as sessions on communications, quality of lifeand economic development. For details and an application, contactRita Rocker, Leadership Sarpy Program Manager, Sarpy County Chamberof Commerce, at 339-3050.

Summer G.R.E.A.T. Program
Papillion's Summer G.R.E.A.T. Program that teaches about gang anddrug resistance for sixth- and seventh-graders will be at PapillionJunior High, 423 S. Washington St. The last session will be July 22through 24. For more information, contact Phil Tackett at 597-2035,898-0424 or ptackett@papillion.org.

Honor Flight fundraiser
The Sons of the American Legion is holding a fundraiser for theHeartland Honor Flight that transports WWII veterans to the WWIIMemorial in Washington D.C. free of charge. The Millard AmericanLegion Auxiliary No. 374 is assisting with the fundraiser. It willbe from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July 25 at the Legion Post, 4618 S.139th St. in Omaha. The pork tenderloin basket is $8.50, and allproceeds will go to the Honor Flight. The event will includekaraoke and a raffle and is open to the public.

Friday Night Music Series
The Friday Night Music Series has begun at Soaring Wings Vineyardin Springfield. Performances have a $5 cover. Kim Eames will playJuly 18.

Papillion-La Vista High Reunion
Papillion-La Vista High School Class of 1988 will be hosting its20th year class reunion July 25, 26 and 27. Updates on fellowclassmates and all of the details regarding the reunion are postedat www.papillionmonarchs1988.myevent.com. A welcome reception willbe held Friday night at 6 p.m. at Brewsky's in Ralston. A golfscramble at Tara Hills will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Cocktailsand dinner will be served Saturday evening at 6 p.m. at T.O.Garcia's. The weekend will end with a family picnic at noon at theDuck Pond in Halleck Park on Sunday.

Republican meeting
The Sarpy County Republicans will meet at the Walnut Creek LakeRecreation Area at 1 p.m. on July 27. This meeting will be a familypotluck picnic and is open for all interested. For more informationcontact Ken Ragland, Sarpy County GOP Chairman, at 292-8966.

Car show
The B.U.I.L.D. Organization in Louisville invites club members tobe part of the "Last Hot Sunday In July" Car/Truck Show-n-Shineevent from noon to 4 p.m. on July 27. For more information, callNancy McManis at 234-3715 or Dee Arias at 234-7705. To register,visit www.louisvillenebraska.com under community/events.

Parade forms available
Entry forms are now available for the free Sarpy County grandparade, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Aug. 2. For a form, contact SarpyCounty Sheriff Russ Zeeb at 593-2288 or rzeeb@sarpy.com.

Benefit for Kyle Fry
A benefit for Kyle Fry will be from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 3 atFlashbacks, 3015 S. 83rd Plaza in Omaha. Fry is a Papillionresident and young husband and father who has Familial AdenomatousPolyposis, a gene that causes colon cancer. The benefit is to helphim pay for medical expenses associated with surgery to remove hiscolon. Sloppy Joes will be $5 and hot dogs $3. For more informationor to make a monetary donation, call Jackie Fry at 669-2634 or934-1543.

Economic Summit
The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce is having a Sarpy CountyEconomic Summit at the La Vista Conference Center in the EmbassySuites, 12520 Westport Parkway, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug.21. Lunch will be with Gov. Dave Heineman.

Spanish parenting classes
Spanish language parenting classes are starting August 22 from 9:30to 11:30 a.m. for 12 weeks at Heartland Family Service, 2101 S.42nd St. Transportation and childcare are available. Tuition is$10. Call Marcela Andalon at 616-7749 to register.

Endless Summer exhibition
The Bemis Center, 12th and Leavenworth streets in Omaha, is havingan event series called Endless Summer featuring film, performance,architecture, dance, noise and conversation, through Aug. 16.Events are listed at www.bemiscenter.org.

Diabetes education class
The Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands is sponsoring aneight-hour basic skills class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28 and 31at the Frederick Square Shopping Center, East Endcap, 2910 S. 84thSt. To register or for more information, call 399-0777.

SerbFest
St. Nicholas Church, 5050 Harrison St., will be having a SerbFestfrom 4 to 11 p.m. on July 19. Admission is free. Food and drinksare available for purchase.

'Sprint to Finish' fundraiser
The Great Plains Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America andDepartment of Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health CareSystems is hosting "Sprint to Finish" at 4 p.m. on July 20 atPrestige World Class, 810 S. 169th St. All proceeds will supportthe 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Omaha July 25through 29. The event is free and open to the public.

Organ program
The River City Theatre Organ Society will be having its monthlymeeting and organ program at the Rose Theater, 20th and Farnamstreets in Omaha, at 3 p.m. on July 20. Admission is free and opento the public.

Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the 28th National Veterans WheelchairGames July 25 through 29 to assist with registration, meals,transportation, site set-up, scoring, towels, water distributionand more. For more information, contact Michael Wittrock at943-5563 or michael.wittrock@va.gov.

Habitat for Humanity annual auction
Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County's annual auction will be at6:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Richmont Village, 702 Fort Crook Road, inBellevue, complete with a silent and live auction. Cost is $50 perperson. For more information, call 292-6560. Dress is businesscasual.

'Into the Woods' auditions
Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission Ave., is holding auditionsfor "Into the Woods" at 6:30 p.m. on July 21 and 22. A cast ofstrong adult singers is needed. The production runs from Sept. 12through 28. Those auditioning are asked to prepare an accompaniednumber and wear comfortable clothes for movement. For moreinformation, call 291-6136.

Platteview Class of 1988 reunion
The 20-year reunion for the Platteview High School Class of 1988will at 6 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Thunder Alley in Elkhorn and Aug. 9 atSpezia restaurant, 72nd and Grover streets in Omaha. For moreinformation, call Platteview High School at 339-3606.

Libertarian Party state convention
The Libertarian Party of Nebraska has scheduled its stateconvention for July 19 at Confluence, 505 Cornhusker Road No. 107in Bellevue. The Libertarians will nominate candidates for partisanseats in Nebraska districts. In addition, the party will review thecurrent LPNE platform and if necessary, adopt changes. The LPgained ballot access in late-June and their candidates must filewith the Secretary of State before August 1 to be on the ballotcome November. For more information, visit www.lpne.org.

Offutt Runway Run
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce has announced the "Bellevue OffuttRunway Run," presented by Alegent Health, to be on Sunday, Aug. 10with a 7 a.m. start time. The seven-mile run is an official "AirForce Week" event and will feature U.S. Olympian Jeff Galloway. TheRunway Run will begin and end at the Bellevue Public Schools LiedActivity Center located at 1600 Highway 370. Five of the seven-mileroute run will be on Offutt Air Force Base, which includes runnersracing down the runway surrounded by a formation of planes.Information about the race is available on the following Web sites:www.AirForceWeek.com; www.BellevueNebraska.com and www.omaharun.orgor by calling the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce at 898-3000.

Community roast
This first annual community roast, hosted by the Alegent HealthFoundation, will benefit the Midlands Hospital EmergencyDepartment. The event takes place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4 and includescocktails and dinner. The highlight of the night will be theroasting of honorees Shon Barenklau, Suburban Newspapers Inc. andJeffry Strohmyer, M.D., the campus quality officer at AlegentHealth Midlands Hospital. Tickets are $125 per person and you canreserve your spot by calling the Foundation office at 343-4575.

Best of Sarpy Expo
The Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce will be having the seventhannual Best of Sarpy Expo on Nov. 13 at the new La Vista ConferenceCenter, connected to the Embassy Suites Hotel at I-80 and GilesRoad. The Taste of Sarpy will be from 3 to 5 p.m. For moreinformation, call Rita Rocker at 339-3050. Reserve a booth atwww.sarpychamberorg/events/tradeshow.html.

Frolicking Frog Festival
The fifth annual Frolicking Frog Festival, a storytelling event,will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 19 at the Sump MemorialLibrary, 222 N. Jefferson St., in Papillion. A $20 registration feeincludes lunch and snacks. For more information, call Toni at339-9077.

Sweet & Sassy Summer Workshops
Sweet & Sassy at Shadow Lake Towne Center is inviting girls ages 5through 12 to come to their summer workshops. There will bemakeovers, dancing, karaoke and games, along with a special-themedfocus for each day. Workshops run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and areavailable throughout the summer months. Cost is $189 per child. Thetwo sessions left are July 21 through 24 and July 28 through 31.Parents can call Sweet & Sassy Shadow Lake Towne Center at 593-SASS(7277). Pre-registration is required. For more information go towww.sweetandsassy.com

Art Fair
The 37th Annual Rockbrook Village Art Fair, spotlighting the talentof more than 150 artists from all over American, will be on Sept. 6from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. RockbrookVillage is located at 108th Street and W. Center Road in Omaha.

Apple Day Craft Show
The Apple Day Craft Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 4at Rockbrook Village, 108th Street and W. Center Road. The 90spaces in the show are sought by creative crafters. For anapplication, contact Merrilee Miller at 390-0890. For moreinformation, visit www.rockbrookvillage.com. Shoppers are admittedfor free.

La Leche League
La Leche League of Papillion, a breast-feeding support group forpregnant and nursing mothers, meets every third Tuesday of themonth at 10 a.m. Babies are welcome. For more information, call Kimat 291-7887 or go to www.llli.org.

New preschool program
Papio Creek Church is starting a new preschool program, scheduledto open Sept. 8. Students will attend either a morning or afternoonsession three days a week. All preschool teachers have collegedegrees and the curriculum will include reading readiness, art,math, Bible and more. Papio Creek Preschool will be located at 213S. Washington St., No. 5. For more information or enrollment,contact Chris Marsh at 932-5578 or cmarsh@papiocreek.org.

'Otras Bitacoras' exhibit
A new exhibit, Otras Bitacoras (Other Records) ContemporaryPhotography from Merida, Yucatan, will be open to the publicthrough Aug. 23 at El Museo Latino, 4701 S. 25th St., in Omaha. Formore information, call 731-1137 or visit www.elmuseolatino.com.

Special Olympics raising money
The Cass County Champs Special Olympics team is raising money forits trip to Boise, Idaho, for the Winter World Games in February2009. The team has been picked to represent Nebraska and is one offive teams from the United States set to attend. A total of $10,000for the trip is needed. Donations - with checks payable to CassCounty Special Olympics - may be made at any SAC Federal CreditUnion or mailed to Russ Peterson, 911 Ave. G, Plattsmouth, NE68048.

'Celebrating Life' cookbook
The Papillion-La Vista South Leo Club is selling a cookbook called"Celebrating Life" with 740 recipes from more than 80 localcitizens. Cookbooks are now available and cost $20. Profits willhelp women going through cancer treatment. To order a cookbook,contact Sandra Boswell at 829-4600 or sboswell@paplv.esu3.org.

Offutt Runway Run
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce has announced the "Bellevue OffuttRunway Run," presented by Alegent Health to be on Sunday, Aug. 10with a 7 a.m. start time. The seven-mile run is an official "AirForce Week" event and will feature U.S. Olympian Jeff Galloway. TheRunway Run will begin and end at the Bellevue Public Schools LiedActivity Center located at 1600 Highway 370. Five of the seven-mileroute run will be on Offutt Air Force Base, which includes runnersracing down the runway surrounded by a formation of planes.Information about the race is available on the following Web sites:www.AirForceWeek.com; www.BellevueNebraska.com and www.omaharun.orgor by calling the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce at 898-3000.