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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Aksarben Village Events .................................. pg 5YMCA Insider ................................................... pg 7Upcoming Concerts ........................................ pg 9Local Events .................................................. pg 11Community Shout Out .................................. pg 13Fitness ........................................................... pg 15Restaurant Reviews ................................pg 16 - 17Family Events................................................. pg 19Splash Pads ................................................... pg 21Movies at a Glance ...................................... pg 23VFC Fight Card .............................................. pg 25Local Art ........................................................ pg 29
ABOUT Community Experience...Welcome to Omaha’s newest Community Magazine. Community Experience is brought to the Omaha and Council Bluffs area as a way to connect local busi-nesses, families and friends.
Businesses:
What we have to offer is simple. Affordable Advertising with Maximum Exposure.
Readers:
Enjoy seeing promotions, coupons, events, concert guides, baby sitter listingsand more.
Community Experience Magazine is brought to you by Community Concepts LLC
If you’d like to submit a story idea or have any feed back please email us [email protected]
Thank you to all the businesses that helped get Community Experience’s 1st Issue in the stands.
Find Community Experience Magazine all over Omaha and Council Bluffs in your favorite shopping centers.
All Magazines are published by Community Concepts LLC. No whole or parts of the contents in this magazine can be reproduced without the written permission of Community Concepts LLC. We will not be held responsible for our advertisers ads. If any of our content is deemed incorrect, we will make sure to fix it in our next issue. We are not responsible for date changes or mis typing of any listed events, concerts etc.
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DO MORE BE MORECancer Survivor Program Makes A DifferenceLIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a research- based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to safely achieve their goals such as building muscle and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem. By focusing on the whole per-son, LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is helping people move beyond cancer care in spirit, mind, and body.
The YMCA of Greater Omaha offers this 12-week group training program at 9 of its locations. It includes a YMCA 3-month family membership for the participants and their family.
“The LIVESTRONG® program did so much to restore my quality of life after I completed chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer. My body was so weak that I was intimidated by the thought of doing any sort of physical activity. Just as importantly, once I finished chemo I felt like I wasn’t doing anything to fight the disease and this took an awful emotional toll on me.” says Lorie Jenkins, LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA alumni from the Armbrust YMCA.
“LIVESTRONG® and our dedicated trainers helped restore my body and my peace of mind. I was surrounded by people who had been where I’d been and were planning to LIVE and live fully. So many support groups bring you in contact with people who are just trying to make things as good as they can be until cancer finally takes them. LIVESTRONG® put me in touch with a group of new friends who share my commitment to living a more grateful and fulfilling life - beginning with physical fitness.”
“As my body grew stronger I moved farther and farther away from my fear. Today, I can honestly say that I rarely feel afraid. And, I have the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program to thank for that.” says Jenkins.
Visit www.metroymca.org or contact your Y location for more info.
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OUR SERVICESCommunity Concepts LLC offers a range of services for
the Omaha community. Our services include design
packages to improve the branding of local businesses,
a community publication that offers advertising options
for every budget type including paid ads and bartered
services, while the publication provides Omaha and
surrounding cities with a guide to entertainment and
community events. Also we offer a community discount
card for restaurants and more, where a portion of the
proceeds are donated back to a local charity.
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UPCOMING CONCERTSQwest Center Omaha
445 N 10th St Venue and ticket information: http://www.qwestcentero-maha.com/
August 6Sugarland
August 7Motley Crue
August 20Keith Urban
The Slowdown
729 N 14th St For venue and ticket informa-tion http://www.theslowdown.com/
July 1The Beat Seekers
July 2Toad The Wet Sprocket
July 8Big Harp w/ The Crisly HandCus & Call
July 10Alkaline Trio
July 14Skrillex w/ Porter RobinsonZedd
July 15The Fresh and Onlys w/ Bad Weather CaliforniaSolid Goldberg
July 26Blitzen Trapper
July 28MAHA Shocase featuring The So-So Sailors w/ Digital LeatherFortnightMollions of Boys
July 30SOJA
August 2Lord Huron
August 4Her Flyaway Manner w/ IrkutskNew LungsS.A.M.
August 6Marc Broussard w/ Scars on 45Sarah & Christian Dugas
August 10Dntel w/ The One AM RadioGeotic
August 11KMFDM w/ Army of the Universe16 VoltHuman Factors Lab
August 12Brandi Carlile w/ Ivan & Alyosha
August 20Haven21 w/ Capslock FridayThe Fixed Fight
August 26Omaha Block Party w/ The Hold SteadyMister HeavenlyThe Donkeys
Sokol Auditorium2234 South 13th St.For venue and ticket informa-tion http://www.sokolunder-ground.intuitwebsites.com/
July 7Dropkick Murphys
July 8 & 9Tech N9ne w/ Krizz KalikoKutt CalhounMaydayStevie Stone Jay Rock
July 1310 YEARS w/ Maylene The Sons Of DisasterScreaming For Silence
July 14Skrillex w/ Porter Robinson Zedd
July 18In Flames w/ TriviumKingdom Of Sorrow Straight Line Stitch
July 30Underoath w/ Times of GraceStray From the PathLetlive
August 21All Time Low w/ Mayday ParadeThe Cab We are The In Crowd
The Waiting Room Lounge6212 Maple St.For venue and ticket informa-tion http://www.waitingroom-lounge.com/
June 16Primer 55 The Wreckage
June 17Betsy Wells CD Release w/ Kite PilotPlainsSun Settings DJ Nater
July 1Meat Puppets
July 2Song Remains The Same
July 3The Matt Cox Band
July 7The Get Up Kids w/ The GlobesThe Caves
July 12Blind Pilot
July 14Bazooka Shootout
July 15Secret Weapon
July 16Rise From Ruin w/ Cold SteelAgainst The Artificial The End In Red
July 17Sunday Roadhouse Pres-ents: Hillbilly Casino
July 20Hellogoodbye w/ Fake Problems A Great Big Pile Of LeavesCymbal Rush
July 21The Dear Hunter w/ Kay Kay His Weathered Underground O’Brother
July 23Satchel Grande
July 24Colourmusic Morning Teleportation
July 26Pour Habit
July 27Caleb Hawley w/ Matthew Santos Rachel Platten
July 29The Envy Corps Conduits w/ Tangent Arc
July 30Big Business w/ Torche Helms Alee
July 31Cold Cave w/ Austra
August 5Tara Vaughan w/ Edge of ArborRock Paper Dynamite
August 7Sunday Roadhouse Presents: The Brothers Comatose
August 8L.A. Guns
August 11The Jes Winter Band w/ Brad HoshawMatt Cox Sarah Benck
August 12The End in Red w/ Voodoo MethodWe Be LionsAgainst The ArtificialAfter The Fall
August 14Gorilla Productions: Battle Of The Bands
Orpheum Theater409 S 16th StFor venue and ticket informa-tion http://www.omahaper-formingarts.org/
July 11David Gray
August 31Steely DanHolland Performing Arts Center
Location: 1200 Douglas StFor venue and ticket informa-tion http://www.omahaper-formingarts.org/
August 26Jackie Evancho
August 30Don Williams
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JULY LOCAL EVENTS
3rd - Home Run Derby & World-Herald Fireworks - T.D. Ameritrade Park - 7:30pm Tickets cost $8 youth (ages 3-12), $12 adults and $35 for a four-pack.
4th - Family Swim Day at Omaha Swimming Pools Families swim for only $4.00 at all pools!
3rd/4th - Red, White and Zoo Wild Entertainment for all ages. See how many red, white or blue animals you can find.
5th - Sounds of Summer: Red Delicious - Shadow Lake Town Center - 6:30 - 8:30pm Friday Event Concerts, Blankets and Chairs Recommended.
6th - Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Double Tree by Hilton - 6-9:30pm America’s largest award winning murder mystery dinner show is now in Omaha. Each ticket includes a four course meal, show, beverages, prizes and much more.
13th-14th - Railroad Days – 9am-5 p.m. (All Aboard Pass for $15/family (max. 2 adults + $5 each additional adult) which includes admission and transportation to all locations: Durham Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, and the His-toric General Dodge House.)
11 - Jazz on the Green - Midtown Crossing featuring Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys
2-21 - Patriotic Perches - Lauritzen Gardens - 9am-5pm
Visit CommunityExperienceGuide.com For More Events.
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COMMUNITY SHOUTOUTDefy GravityLocated at10421 Portal RoadLa Vista, NE 68128Just South of 108th and Giles Road
Defy Gravity is one of the Omaha area’s top family attractions offering a full indoor trampoline park along withother fantastic indoor activities.
When Defy Gravity isn’t jumping aroundthey are donating and working with key organizations in our community. Below is a list ofjust a few of the organizations Defy Gravity has been apart of:
Do you know a business that does a lot in the community?Tell us about them. Community Shout Out is meant to acknowledge businesses that not only invest in their business, but in the community.
Send suggestions to [email protected]
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Meet TerryManager of The Defy Gravity Team
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (Jennifer Morris)OPEN DOOR MISSION (Mimi Hannor)UNION PACIFIC GOT KIDS FAIR (Pam Mohan)OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE (Skyler Bentley)CHAMPAGNE & DIAMONDS BENEFIT (MICAH HOUSE) Dianne Rose
“ ...One of the Omaha area’s TOP Attractions...”
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It’s a simple question that will generate either a puzzled look or heated debate. Every New Year thousands upon thousands of resolution hopefuls pack gyms across Omaha with new determination to shed unwanted pounds and get fit. Unfortunately many do so with little understanding of what fitness really is.
Biologically, Webster defines fitness as “the capacity of an organism to survive and transmit its genotype to reproductive offspring as compared to competing organisms.” In other words, is a person capable of producing viable children? Barring a medical complication the vast majority of us are technically “fit” within this understanding. However, propagation of the species is the last thing our local gyms are considering when we see their latest ads to entice us to join.
Good health or physical condition, generally as a result exercise combined with proper nutrition, is what most will agree as being fit. This basic definition can take on a life of its own should you decide to explore the various modalities of exercise: strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscle stamina, and power. Add athletic components like agility, stability, and coordination and you’ve opened Pandora’s Box. Fitness takes on many forms depending on the point of view. A marathon runner is incredibly fit unless he is attempting to compete in a power lifting competition. A bodybuilder may have perfect symmetry and proportion but cannot swim a pool length without gasping for air. So, you need to ask what form of fitness you envision for yourself.
The important piece is to create high but attainable fitness goals for you and have a plan. Be specific in your fitness goals so that you may put a concerted effort toward achieving them. Your goals can and likely will change but aimlessly walking into the gym with no plan generally does not lend toward progress and results in frustration, burn-out and even regression. Using a personal trainer is a great way to remain focused on the end objective; gym buddies are good as well assuming they are a source of motivation and not distraction. Have a clear picture of what you are working toward in your fitness journey, make a plan and go get it!
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Are you looking for a buffet like nothing else in Omaha? Royal Buffet has stepped up to the plate with a touch of elegance resembling an atmosphere similar to the Casino Buffets in Council Bluffs. The square plates themselves will make you feel like you are not at an everyday Chinese buffet. Royal Buffet offers a wide variety of everything from fish to seafood, a variety of chicken dishes, traditional Chinese flavors and a large variety of sushi. Our favorite on the weekend was their roast beef and dipping sauce. Pay a visit to this restaurant for a sophisticated evening of new flavors and traditional favorites.
A true “southern gem” located in NW Omaha. Catfish Corner has a lot to offer in the soul food department. Our favorite has to be been their gizzards and livers, a tender alternative to most. The restaurant has additional items other than sea food including a philly steak sandwich, cheese burger and their new addition: smoked ribs / brisket.
Stop by and see Gary and the crew and be sure to get their carmel pudding out the door.
Restaurant REVIEWS
Royal BUFFET
3425 Oakview Dr.Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 991-7776
4516 N 60th St Omaha, NE 68104catfishcorneromaha.com
(402) 933-5711
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July/AugustFAMILY EVENTS
view more events on our websitecommunityexperienceguide.com
OMAHA
Ralston Independence Day Celebration – July 3-4, 2013What: Independence Day Activities and Annual Grand Parade
Gretna Days – July 19-21, 2013What: Fireworks, Parade, Dance, Car show, Community Picnic,and more.
Arrows to Aerospace, Bellevue – August 16-17, 2013What: The event features a parade, pancake feed, pet show, art in the park, activities for children, entertainment, food, and fun. The club also sponsors a luncheon, music program, and bingo at the Senior Center.
Millard Days – August 20-25, 2013What: Millard Days is a full week of activities, including parade, carshow, carnival and Family day activities.
Starlight Movies - June 21, July 26, Aug. 16, 2013Where: Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108 St., PapillionWhat: free outdoor family movies beginning at 7:30 p.m.For More Info: sumtur.org
Family Fun Fest Carnival And Kickball TournamentWhen: Aug. 24Where: ALLPLAY Sports Complex, Seymour Smith Park, 72nd and Harrison StreetsWhat: kickball tournament and carnivalFor More Info: www.ne.easterseals.com
COUNCIL BLUFFS
Music & Movies in the Park - Free Music Sundays 1pm Free Movies After dusk around 9pmWhere: Bayliss ParkWhat: Movies - July 12: Here Comes the Boom, July 19: Men in Black 3, July 26: Brave. Music - See schedule online at blufsarts.org
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Please donate to American Red Cross Disaster ReliefSurvivors of disasters urgently need your help. With your support, the American Red Cross is providing warm meals, shelter and hope to families when they need it most.
Donate today at redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
You can help!
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Fun in the SunSPLASH PADSview more Fun in the sun on our websitecommunityexperienceguide.com
OMAHA
Enjoy one of the local Splash Pads / Spray Grounds This Summer.
Omaha Parks and Recreation has five spray grounds in the city. Open - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Fontenelle Park Sprayground - 4405 Fontenelle Boulevard Kountze Sprayground -1920 Pinkney Orchard Park Sprayground - 66th and Hartman Upland Sprayground - 3104 Jefferson Street Westwood Heights Sprayground -12334 Seldin Drive
Seymour Smith Park - 6802 Harrison St
Shadow Lake Towne Center Sprayground -Open During Shopping Hours 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily (except during special events) Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
SURROUNDING LOCATIONS
Papillion Splash Pad at Schwer Park - 800 West Centennial Road, Papillion. Open 12-7 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge has an interactive water jet fountain for kids of all ages to enjoy.
Stinson Park at Aksarben Village - water fountains sure to provide kid entertainment
36th and Harrison / N 163rd Street and Butler Avenue
If you don’t see one of the area’s splash pads listed please contact us at
[email protected] (if we missed anything we will get it in our next issue)
Westwood Heights Sprayground -12334 Seldin Drive
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New Movies At A Glance
Super man A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Monsters Inc Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. “Monsters University” unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.
World War Z The story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.
White House Down The White House is under siege in this action thriller from Independence Day director Roland Emmerich and The Amazing Spider-Man’s writer James Vanderbilt in this Sony Pictures release.
Check out all the other great movies at the theatre this summer!
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LOCAL TEEN JOB SEEKERS ListingAre you a teen looking to pick up some summer jobs? Are you a home owner, dog owner or a parent in need of some hard work? Then visit CommunityExperienceGuide.com to sign up and join our Teenage JobSeeker List or to view our local Job Seekers. Community Concepts LLC is not liable for the listing of names or jobs done by teenage job seekers.
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LOCALArt Meet Joe Stickman
Listen to Joe’s Mustic at
www.reverbnation.com/joestickman
An Omaha Native, A Business Owner, A Dad, An Artist and A Lyricist
to purchase the art shown call 402.981.6015
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