Lauritzen Gardens announced that the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory will be reopening to the public on September 20 following a two-phase renovation, which upgraded the facility’s functionality and allows for a new collection of rare and remarkable plants.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands just launched the “60 Men in 60 Days” Recruitment Drive. The campaign aims to address the growing need for male mentors in the metro area. Currently, more than 70 percent of youth waiting for a mentor are boys, with some waiting mor ethan a year and a half for a match. After screening, training and matching adult volunteers with a mentor, the mentor and mentee meet at least four hours a month in the community to enjoy activities they both find meaningful and fun.
To commemorate Suicide Prevention Month, The Kim Foundation will host its annual Chalk it Up for Brighter Tomorrows campaign September 7-13, which invites community members and organizations to gather children, friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to chalk up driveways, sidewalks and parking lots with art and messages that spread hope and inspiration to someone who may need it. Each year, participants create hundreds of hopeful chalk messages across the Omaha metro to raise awareness about suicide prevention and education.
September is Hunger Action Month, and the Food Bank of the Heartland has launched a campaign to raise the equivalent of 1.6 million meals before the month ends. Tomorrow, September 5, the Food Bank is hosting a Stuff the Truck event at Baker’s Pepperwood location from 3 to 5 p.m.
Outlook Enrichment and Villagio Pizzeria are teaming up to bring the community together for Pies & Pasta with Purpose, a three-day fundraising event benefiting individuals who are blind or visually impaired. From September 9 to 11, a portion of all sales will be donated to Outlook Enrichment to help fund programs and resources for people living with vision loss. Villagio Pizzeria is located at 6922 North 102nd Circle.
Omaha STEM Ecosystem invites high school students, young adults and professionals to its upcoming STEM Connect Series event, “Lighting the Spark: H3 Careers.” This free event offers a dedicated space for high school students and young professionals to explore STEM career pathways in Omaha. The event is Tuesday, September 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community College CAM Building located at 2709 Edward Babe Gomez Avenue.