This month, guys around Omaha are growing mustaches and raising money as part of Mustaches 4 Kids Omaha. After shaving clean on May 1, participants have 30 days to grow a mustache while raising funds for local children’s charities. This year, money raised goes to Angels Among Us, Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Heart Heroes.
Nebraska Monarchs is hosting its annual Native Plant Giveaway and Environmental Expo Saturday, May 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the South High Gym. The first 250 households to arrive will receive a free, predesigned native perennial garden. The Environmental Expo will feature local community experts and environmental organizations.
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing presented Centerpointe President and CEO Topher Hansen with its Lifetime Achievement Award on May 5 in Washington, DC, to honor his distinguished career with the nonprofit healthcare provider. The National Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their tireless efforts and commitment to improving the lives of those living with mental health and substance use challenges. Hansen, who is retiring June 30, started at CenterPointe as a volunteer in 1975 and has been CEO since 2000. CenterPointe will celebrate his legacy with an open house at its Campus for Hope Tuesday, June 10.
Corgis of all types pushed their tiny legs to the limits last Saturday in the 5th Annual Omaha Corgi Races held at River’s Edge Park. The races were reportedly chaotic, but the event raised money for The Grand Champion organization, which benefits local dog rescues.
Preserve Omaha and the Omaha Magical Society are showcasing two historic venues today: the well-known, late-1800s magician David P. Abbott’s house and the former Emmy Gifford Children’s Theater, which now houses the Hispanic Art Center of Omaha. Teller, of famous magician duo Penn & Teller, donated the Abbott house to the Omaha Magical Society, a nonprofit organization, in September 2024. Today’s event features cocktails at the Hispanic Art Center of Omaha and tours of the Abbott house.