HETRA Hayrack Ride & Campfire

October 15, 2011

4:00pm – 8:00pm

Wenninghoff’s Farm
6707 Wenninghoff Road
Omaha, NE  68122

Evening includes Hay Rack Ride, fun and games for the whole family, dinner as well as s’mores by the campfire.

Cost:  $15 person; $10 children 12 and under

Download a flyer HERE.


Nebraska Council for Exceptional Children hosts BE INSPIRED

Nebraska Council for Exceptional Children is hosting BE INSPIRED, a networking reception for parents and their partners in education to be held on Friday, September, 23rd from 6-9PM at College of St. Mary, Mercy Hall, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE..  The night will include appetizers, drinks, entertainment, raffle and silent auction items, and an oral auction of donated student created artwork from our sister event ART INSPIRES!  All proceeds from this event support inclusive activities for students with exceptionalities, special educator scholarships, exceptional student scholarships, family training, and advocacy.  Tickets are on sale NOW on our website at http://nebraskacec.homestead.com under the BE INSPIRED tab.  Tickets are $20 for a single ticket and $30 for a pair.  If you have any questions you can contact NE CEC at nebraksacec@gmail.com 

“Many Feelings on the Autism Spectrum” painted by Genisa


OMAHA: Art Inspires by Nebraska CEC

A FREE Adapted Art Workshop for Youth and Families

Saturday, August 27th (1:00PM – 3:00PM)

University of Nebraska at Omaha Campus – Pep Bowl (6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE)

In order for children of all ages and abilities to participate in this FREE adapted art workshop they must be accompanied by an adult.  This event is sponsored by the Nebraska Council for Exceptional Children.

Register at http://nebraskacec.homestead.com/


OMAHA: Omaha Children’s Museum hosts Autism Night and Resource Fair

Sunday, August 21

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Omaha Children’s Museum has created a special evening for children with autism and their families.  The museum has worked with UNMC and Autism Action Partnership to create an appropriate environment.

Back to school Resource Fair:  Information, products, and resources for parents with children on the Autism Spectrum.

Q & A Panel Discussion:  Have questions about autism?  Want to know how the professionals handle issues relevant to children with autism?  Join an informal Q & A discussion featuring

Cindy Ellis, M.D.    Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, UNMC

Keery Wolf, M.Ed.  BCBA   Wolf Behavior Consulting

Teri McGill  Metro Region  ASD Coordinator with the Nebraska ASD Network

Admission is FREE.   Call 402-930-2353 with questions.


Easter Seals Nebraska Family Fun Fest Carnival and Kickball Tournament

Who: Easter Seals Nebraska Friends & Family
What: Easter Seals Nebraska’s Family Fun Fest 2011
When: Saturday, August 27, 2011
Where: ALLPLAY Sports Complex, 72nd and Harrison

 

Visit Easter Seals Nebraska for more information.


OMAHA: Art Inspires with the Nebraska Council for Exceptional Children

Save the Date!    Saturday, August 27, 2011   1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A Free adapted art workshop for youth and families

University of Nebraska – Omaha PEP Bowl   6001 Dodge Street

Download a flyer HERE.


LINCOLN: Autism Event at Lost In Fun

Come have pizza, pop, cupcakes & FUN! 

Wednesday, April 20th  5:30pm—7:30 pm

Lost in Fun   8431 Cody Dr, Lincoln  (15th and Yankee Hill Rd

FREE but must RSVP to Megan Misegadis 402-805-4200 or jemmr5@gmail.com

 

This event is sponsored by the Autism Society of Nebraska and Nebraska Students for Young Children

 Download a flyer HERE.


OMAHA: Parent Training & Safety Expo

Thursday, April 28th

5:30pm – 6:30pm Safety Expo – Resource Booths
6:30pm – 8:30pm Special Training & Presentation

Westside Community Conference Center
3534 South 108th Street, Omaha, NE

Registration Required – No cost to attend

*How to develop an emergency response plan
*Learn safety at home, on campus, and when traveling
*How to register with your local 911 registry
*Develop a partnership with various emergency response agencies

www.neprp.com

Download a flyer HERE.


Casino Night: A Fundraiser for Autism

 

BLACKJACK – POKER – ROULETTE – BINGO – MOCKTAILS – BOUNCE HOUSE – MUSICAL CHAIRS  -  RAFFLES - AND MORE!

Join the Nebraska Methodist College for a Casino Night fundraiser in support
of the Autism Society of Nebraska’s autism Puzzle Walk!

April 15th, 2010
Nebraska Methodist College
720 N 87th Street
6:00pm – 9:00 pm
$5 / person
$20 / family

DINNER INCLUDED!

RSVP TO Drew Deras at andrew.deras@methodistcollege.edu

Download a flyer HERE.


HETRA – Blue Jeans and Dreams Event

HETRA = Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

 

The HETRA mission is to improve the quality of life both physically and emotionally of adults and children with disabilities through equine assisted activities.

 

This event is held in a barn, so wear your jeans and boots!  They will have a BBQ dinner, auction and dance at 8 pm. Doors open at 5 pm and there will be a demonstration by HETRA students and horses d at 7 pm. 

 

For more information or to purchase tickets ($35 adult and $15 for children)  visit WWW.HETRA.ORG or 402-359-8830.  Download HETRA’s Blue Jeans and Dreams event flyer HERE.