The Omahawks Remote Control Airplane Club will fly a variety of radio-controlled airplanes at its 46th annual Labor Day Air Show.
The event is being held at Standing Bear Lake Park on Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for Make-A-Wish Nebraska.
The show will feature dozens of flyable model aircraft, including jets, helicopters, drones, sport planes, vintage warbirds, a motorized American flag, a life-sized flying Superman and Batman and some other surprises. If weather conditions allow, spectators will also get to see full-scale helicopters land at the field.
The air show is a community tradition for the club, drawing hundreds of spectators each year and generating thousands of dollars for Make-A-Wish, an organization that fulfills life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Last year, the Omahawks raised $8,000 for the organization. The group also will recognize a family that has benefitted from Make-A-Wish Nebraska.
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Parking and admission are free, and seating is available on bleachers. A donation to Make-a-Wish Nebraska is suggested.
Food, beverages and raffle tickets for prizes are available for purchase, with all net proceeds going to Make-A-Wish. Raffle prizes will include a PlayStation 5, a remote-control trainer plane, a free Discovery Flight with Revv Aviation in Council Bluffs and more.
Christ For the City International event coming in September
If you like fancy cars, good food, auction battles that test your friendships and being part of something that actually makes a difference — Christ for the City International is hosting its Fueling Transformation Gala on Sept. 18 at Peter Fink’s legendary Private Car Museum.
The evening is packed: “Mr. Hilarious Hope” himself — comedian and emcee Jarell Roach — will keep the laughs rolling, while David Zach of the rock band Remedy Drive delivers a keynote.
Plus there will be inspiring mission stories and an online auction that includes: a 5-night South Dakota cabin getaway; a one-year membership to Ace Pickleball Omaha; Omaha Athletics season tickets to all athletic events; and 36 holes for 4 at the Landmand Golf Club — complete with an overnight cabin stay.
This year’s gala carries even more meaning as CFCI celebrates 30 years of fueling transformation across the globe and introduces its new president, Jake Hjemvick.
Seats are limited. Reserve yours at cfci.org/gala.
STEM day could inspire future careers
Ignite curiosity and inspire future careers at the 7th annual summer STEM day
The event Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Millard Airport is free.
You can fly a Cessna 172 simulator, view sunspots through a telescope or explore an aircraft. You can also meet with aviation educators.
For more information, go to aviationstemaha.org.
Help with Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and the Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands invites the community to celebrate through a series of inclusive, family-friendly events and story-sharing opportunities.
The monthlong celebration is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion and honoring the voices and achievements of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Activities include:
Step up for Down Syndrome Walk on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heartland of America Park at the RiverFront.Trunk or Treat on Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children connected with the Down syndrome community can dress up and trick-or-treat from car to car in a safe, welcoming parking lot environment. Community members are encouraged to get involved by decorating a trunk, handing out candy, or simply showing up to share in the fun.Member Stories: Share your stories throughout the month.
Each October event supports DSA’s year-round mission of connection, advocacy, and support by raising awareness and helping fund critical programs. Learn more at http://www.dsamidlands.org or @dsamidlands on Facebook.
‘Music at the Museum’ in Fremont
The Dodge County Historical Society will hold its annual “Music at the Museum” event on Sept. 7 at the Louis E. May Museum in Fremont.
Attendees should plan to bring their own blankets or seats to relax while they watch the country/rock band “Side Hustle” play a variety of songs from 2 to 4 p.m.. Baked goods and other refreshments will be available with a free will donation.
This is the second year “Side Hustle” has agreed to play at the May Museum. The band plays a variety of classic and modern hits.
While the museum will not be open for tours, the grounds including the Victorian Garden and the Seneca Hagar Cabin will be open for viewing.
Joel Sartore coming to Peru State College
Peru State College and the PSC Foundation are hosting Joel Sartore Thursday at 7 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. The event will be free and open to the public.
Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic explorer and a regular contributor to National Geographic magazine.
The hosts are requesting pre-registration for the event. To do so, go to bit.ly/4kV0jsf.
For more information, contact the Peru State College Foundation at 402-872-2304 or [email protected].
NP Dodge Company is marking its 170th anniversary with a major volunteer effort: building 170 beds for local children in need.
The all-day event will take place Friday in the parking lot of NP Dodge’s sales office at 8601 W. Dodge Rd., and is expected to be the largest bed-building project ever held in Nebraska.
The project is in partnership with the Omaha chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit that has built more than 4,000 beds for area children since 2018 but estimates 14,000 more are still needed. At any given time, more than 200 approved children are on the waitlist for a bed of their own.
“NP Dodge has given back to this community in so many ways over the last 170 years, but this event has special meaning,” said Greg Kreamer, vice president of Dodge Cares, NP Dodge Realtor and leadership team member for the Omaha chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. “Our mission has always been to help families and individuals find and create shelter because no child in our community should ever have to sleep on the floor.”
Volunteers from NP Dodge, FNBO and Dodge Cares will rotate throughout the day to complete the builds, and donations of new bedding and mattresses will also be accepted. Contributions to Dodge Cares can be made at DodgeCares.org.
Hanscom Park Church craft show Sept. 13
The Hanscom Park United Methodist Church craft show and garage sale will be held Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will also be a used book sale and gift baskets for sale as well as a bake sale and lunch at the event at 4444 Frances St.
Nebraska fish art contest open for entries
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can discover the outdoors by participating in the Nebraska Fish Art Contest.
The 2025-26 contest, sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Wildlife Forever and Bass Pro Shops, is accepting entries through Feb. 28. Enter at theartofconservation.org/fish-art-contest.
This free international art and writing competition gives young people the opportunity to highlight their artistic talents while learning about fish, fishing and aquatic conservation. Participants can win prizes and recognition in Nebraska and internationally.
Young artists create an original illustration of any wild fish species in natural habitats and submit a one-page creative writing piece that details their species habitat and efforts to conserve it.
Entries are categorized in four grade levels: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Writing is not required for grades K-3. Educators nationwide use Fish On!, the State-Fish Art Lesson Plan, integrating the disciplines of science and art. Winners will be announced in May.
“The Nebraska Fish Art Contest annually is a popular event with young, enthusiastic students, and we look forward to seeing what creative, beautiful pieces of art they produce this year,” said Larry Pape, Game and Parks aquatic education specialist.
Marie Wilcher celebrates her 105th birthday
Marie Wilcher will turn 105 years old Sept. 13, and her family members and church congregation celebrated the milestone last week.
They held a celebration at the DoubleTree Hotel. A proclamation from the city was read.
Wilcher raised two sons, Earmon “Butch” Wilcher, who was employed with the Department of Defense and Myron “Skip” Wilcher, who was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad.
She is very mobile, attends church worship every Sunday and occasionally uses a cane.
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