Spark CDI and its urban design hub, the Fabric Lab, are hosting a groundbreaking for Phase 2 of the North Omaha Trail tomorrow, April 17, at 2 p.m. at 26th & Lake Street. Phase 2 of the trail follows a route from 24th & Ohio Street to the Baby Bob bridge downtown and is funded with $8 million from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
Hillside Solution’s curbside composting program launches on April 20. Curbside Compost Club will be the city’s first residential composting service. More than 350 residents across city council districts 1 and 3 have already expressed interest, with more than 75 households signed up ahead of launch. Hillside Fund, the organization’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, supports the mission by expanding access through education and sponsored memberships.
HomeWoven will hold a groundbreaking ceremony April 23 for an affordable housing construction project in South Omaha. The project will provide three affordable homes at 5449 South 51st Street and a total of five in South Omaha for income-qualified, first-time buyers. HomeWoven is a local nonprofit that provides home repairs, accessibility modifications and affordable homeownership opportunities.
Omaha chefs are participating in a one-night competition on April 24 at Zenia in Elkhorn benefitting Collective for Hope and its annual Comfort Food Classic. Now in its 19th year, the Comfort Food Classic coincides with Collective for Hope’s 25th anniversary. Participating restaurants include Against the Current, Le Voltaire and 30hop, with additional featured offerings from local vendors like Rebel Rise Bakery, a 100-percent gluten-free bakery.
CenterPointe announced that it has reimagined its annual fundraiser, Centered Together, which will take place on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the CenterPointe WellBeing Garden on 11th Street. The event will bring the community together for an evening of connection, joy and impact. A short program beginning at 6:30 p.m. will highlight CenterPointe’s programs and mission and recognize outstanding individuals and organizations making a difference in the community.