Join me at the post matinee discussion with Kairos Pychological on July 13th.  This is a great show...PG-13 subject matter.

Ralston Community Theatre is proud to present

A Chorus Line

Book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas
Dante, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and music by
Marvin Hamlisch.

Presented July 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 2008 7:30 p.m.
     and
July 6, 13, 20, 2008  2:00 p.m.

Ralston Performing Arts Centre
8969 Park Drive, Omaha NE

Tickets are $15 for Adults, and $12 for students
and seniors.  Call 898-3545 for information and reservations or online reservations at www.ralstontheatre.org   

A Chorus Line is a musical for everyone who has
ever had a dream and put it all on the line.

A coalition of local organizations will once again register and assign community volunteers for storm debris clean-up on Monday, June 30th.  Sign-up will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 404 S. 108th Ave in Omaha.  Volunteers should be at least 19 years old,  wear sturdy shoes, bring work gloves, and report to the west side of the church.

The effort is coordinated by United Way of the Midlands and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), in conjunction with Douglas County Emergency Management. Metro Area Transit assisted with the transport of volunteers on Sunday. A coalition of local organizations will once again register and assign community volunteers for storm debris clean-up on Monday, June 30th.  Sign-up will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 404 S. 108th Ave in Omaha.  Volunteers should be at least 19 years old,  wear sturdy shoes, bring work gloves, and report to the west side of the church.

Star listener Donna did some follow up on an incredible effort to resuce animals displaced by the flooding in Iowa.. Here is what she found.

Ten of our area’s most dynamic women will be honored at the 21st annual YWCA Omaha Tribute to Women luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Holiday Inn Central Ballroom, 72^nd and Grover Streets.

The honorees are chosen in 10 categories, based on impact in the award category, community service and a demonstrated commitment to the elimination of one or more forms of discrimination, according to event chair Kathy Martin, and selection chair Deb Bass of Bass & Associates, Inc.  For ticket or table information, please contact Sharon Robino-West, 345-6555, or visit YWCA’s website:   www.ywcaomaha.org

With my college age daughter job hunting, we are keenly aware of the new trend of employers doing a web search.   Heather from Yahoo's Hotjobs  site was on the show  talking about your 'digital footprint'.    She had some great tips about resetting your  facebook or myspace account privacy settings...or changing it up to show off your best features for a job by adding your portfolio or resume.  I was also really impressed to hear that it is still important to send a handwritten thank you note after an interview....and spelling matters.

Here is a link to Heather's article on the subject:

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-5 web tips for landing your first job-409

So excited about the Omaha Public  Library Summer Reading program  with a big kick off party in Elmwood Park.   My daughter Mackenzie and I are already reading to each other for the summer.   Get on board with this great program...reading is the best!!!

                For details on the party and the program go to:  

                                                                           http://www.omahapubliclibrary.org/

The 1st Annual Walk for Cady will be held Saturday May 31st at Lake Zorinsky Shelter 5.  For details go to:

                                                  www.saferteendriving.org

This is a heartbreaking story of a family who lost their daughter in a traffic accident caused by distracted driving.  This family is courageously turning this unimaginable tragedy into positive action by trying to raise awareness and change behaviors that cause accidents.  Check it out!

Fashion Cleaners is teaming with the Omaha YWCA to  collect career clothing for women trying to reenter the workforce or better their employment who could not afford these clothes.  If you have work appropriate clothes to donate visit the website www.fashioncleaners.com

Below is more info.   Thanks for helping!

The Fresh Start clothing drive will be held Monday through May 28 at the six Omaha-area Fashion Cleaners locations:

• 3031 Leavenworth St.
• 537 N. 155th Plaza
• 7048 N. 102nd Ave.
• 14505 West Maple Road
• 928 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs

Right now we are looking at a call time around 6:30 am for Thursday, May 15th at The Chapter of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on 113 N. 18th St., Omaha, NE 68103 for the funeral scene. You can get a pretty good synopsis of the movie on their website www.aprilshowersmovie.com and some info on imdb.com.

ABOUT THE FILM:

Born and raised in Omaha, filmmaker Andrew Robinson brings an incredibly personal story to life in his hometown.  For details on the project,

please visit www.aprilshowersmovie.com.

We are filming in and around Omaha and Plattsmouth, NE.

QUESTIONS?

Please email aprilshowersextras@gmail.com

The movie called "April Showers" starring Tom Arnold, Daryl Sabara ("Juni" from the Spy Kids movies), Illeana Douglas (Look her up, you will recognize her) Kelly Blatz (Prom Night) that is being filmed here about the tragedy and events surrounding a school shooting. The writer and director (Andrew Robinson) was a Columbine survivor and has written this based on the events there.  For the most part it is being filmed at Plattsmouth high school but other locations too.

The local biggest loser couple, Marty and Amy stopped by to announce the next round of Shape Up Omaha...with registration on May 18th.  Visit the following site for more info on this great life changing opportunity!

                                                                            http://shapeupomaha.com