the angela hershey bounceback f u n d r a i s e r

 

the angela hershey bounceback fundraiser 

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 8, 2008 FROM 9 am – 12 pm

what?

This event is a fundraiser! It is to raise money for medical bills as well as assistance in day-to-day living for a local Bellevue resident. It has taken doctors over two years to diagnose Angela's problem and as a result the medical bills are overwhelming.  She recently underwent surgery and is currently not working.  Angela is a widow of almost 12-years, and is raising her son completely on her own.  Because her husband committed suicide there was no life insurance.  The medical bills as well as a tax lien (as a result of her deceased husband's business) have made day-to-day living and keeping her head above water almost impossible. Angela's family has helped as much as they can however; both parents have had strokes and are on a limited income.  She is respected and loved and known to help those in need whenever possible.  Angela remains positive through this hard time and the Bellevue and Omaha communities have opened their hearts with several wonderful and valuable donations for this fundraiser.  Your participation will allow Angela to get back on her feet and put her on the path of providing a better quality of life for her son. 

This event has NO alcohol or smoking, so bring the entire family. Fantasy's (Bellevue NE) will be contributing coffee and Krispy Kreme (Bellevue NE) will be providing donuts.  There will be juice, water and music as well.  There is no need to RSVP so just show up and please spread the word!  We look forward to seeing you there,

Silent Auction Details
Items donated will be up for auction via Silent Auction rules. As a quick rundown, a silent auction is an auction where bids are written on a sheet of paper. At 11:45 am the highest listed bidder wins the prize.

Raffle Details

There will be a few items that will be raffled.  As a quick rundown, raffle tickets will be held and raffle tickets will be randomly selected every 15-minutes from the time the fundraiser begins.  To win the prize you must be present at the time the tickets are randomly selected.

where?

Angela's church the Bellevue Christian Center will be providing the space for the Angela Hershey Bounceback Auction Fundraiser. If you are unfamiliar with the area, the address is as follows:

1400 Harvell Drive, Bellevue NE  68005

extra & contact

If you'd like to promote this event, please feel free to make copies of this flyer.

If you would like to donate, please contact Esta Broyles at esta2112@gmail.com or 402.660.6323.

Please make checks payable to Angela L. Hershey fundraiser.

The author of the 40 books in the Magic Tree House series is in town for a book signing.  Mary Pope Osborne is at the Mid America Center  at 2 pm on Saturday.  Below is info on the Magic Tree House Show coming to the MAC...

Bestselling Children’s Book Series Comes to Life on Stage

Magic Tree House: The Musical Comes takes the stage at the Mid-America Center

(Council Bluffs, IA) – Mary Pope Osborne’s beloved Magic Tree House books have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide and are recognized as one of the most popular (and best selling!) children’s series of all time. Now audiences can enjoy Magic Tree House: The Musical live on stage at the MAC at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 16.

Working closely with Mary Pope Osborne to preserve the imagination-stimulating power of the Magic Tree House books, the creators of Magic Tree House: The Musical have developed an enchanting blend of song, story, and stagecraft that will keep audiences of all ages on the edge of their seats. The show features more than two

dozen life-sized (and dragon-sized!) puppets by Mary Brehmer, a three-time Daytime Emmy nominee for her Muppet work. The sets by Broadway designer Alexander Dodge, with lighting by Matthew Richards, create a spectacular, ever- changing environment that will dazzle children and adults alike. And Daytime Emmy winner Sarah Iams has designed wonderfully imaginative costumes to outfit the entire kingdom of Camelot, including a spectacular magician’s cloak for Merlin and whimsical dance costumes for an entire troupe of Irish step dancers.

Featuring over a dozen original songs, Magic Tree House: The Musical takes Jack and Annie, the series’ popular brother/sister team, on their most thrilling adventure yet. To restore joy and magic to King Arthur’s kingdom, they must travel to Camelot’s dreaded Otherworld and return with water from the mythical Cauldron of Memory and Imagination. If they fail, Camelot will be lost and forgotten forever — and the Magic Tree House will be destroyed! Rising to each new challenge with courage, humor, and resourcefulness, Jack and Annie discover that memory and imagination are gifts we can all use to fill our lives with magic.

Much more than just another ‘kids’ show’, Magic Tree House: The Musical is a full scale, Broadway style musical that the whole family will enjoy. The Musical will be two hours long including a 25-minute intermission.

WHAT:                                   Magic Tree House: The Musical

WHEN:                                   Sunday, November 16, 2008

SHOW TIME:                       3:00 p.m., doors open at 2:00 p.m.

RESERVED ADMISSION: $35, $25, $15, $10, plus applicable fees

                                                Special group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

VENUE:                                 Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs

MORE INFORMATION:    www.MTHmusical.com

                                                www.midamericacenter.com

Tickets can be purchased at the MAC Box Office, online at midamericacenter.com or ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or charge by phone: Omaha: 402.422.1212, Lincoln: 402.475.1212, Sioux City: 712.252.3434, Des Moines: 515.243.1888. For more information, call the MAC Box Office at 712.326.2295.

So many people are finding themselves in crisis mode when it comes to their mortgage and the value of their house.  Our guest on Real Stars on November 9th at 8:30 is from the Family Housing Advisory Services.  This is a great agency providing help and education for homeowners and potential homeowners in these difficult times.  The link is below.

http://www.fhasinc.org/index.htm

Rita Arens, editor of the hilarious new parenting anthology *Sleep Is for the Weak: The Best of the Mommybloggers Including Amalah, Finslippy, Fussy, Woulda Coulda Shoulda, Mom-101, and More!* (Chicago Review Press, September 2008)?

Arens and contributor Kelli Oliver George are hosting an event on Saturday, October 25 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Borders Bookstore (13105 Birch Drive, Omaha, NE 68164) to celebrate the release of *Sleep Is for the Weak.* The event is free and open to the public.

As the phenomenon of mommyblogging escalates across the country, *Sleep Is for the Weak* excerpts some of the best of the mommyblogs. The anthology provides clever, humorously true stories every parent can relate to, and tackles issues that many mothers and fathers face but are reluctant to discuss.

Omaha Area College Fair  
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Sunday, October 26, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 pm

When you attend a College Fair, visit the EducationQuest booth for free brochures on financial aid and college selection. Our staff can answer your college planning questions and will conduct financial aid sessions during the fair. Grab a bag from our booth to collect college catalogs as you walk around the fair.

Follow these tips to make the most of the College Fairs:

Before you attend, prepare a list of questions for college representatives. Ask about the school's academic programs, admission application deadlines and scholarship opportunities.

Determine what you want from a school. This helps you rule out some colleges and look more closely at others. Take notes to keep track of schools that interest you.

Prepare pre-printed labels with your name and address to stick on information cards from colleges that interest you. This allows the colleges to send you more information and saves you from filling out forms.

Several car booster seats do a poor job of positioning children to fit in their seat belts, according to a review by the insurance industry and researchers.
The Virginia-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute found Wednesday that 13 booster seats don’t put children in the best position to be protected in a crash.
The Institute, which conducts crash tests of new vehicles, did not recommend: Compass B505, Compass B510, Cosco/Dorel Traveler, Evenflo Big Kid Confidence, Safety Angel Ride Ryte, Cosco/Dorel Alpha Omega, Cosco/Dorel (Eddie Bauer) Summit, Cosco Highback Booster, Dorel/Safety 1st (Eddie Bauer) Prospect, Evenflo Chase Comfort Touch, Evenflo Generations, Graco CarGo Zephyr, and Safety 1st/Dorel Intera.
IIHS President Adrian Lund said the 13 boosters “may increase restraint use by making children more comfortable, but they don’t position belts for optimal protection.”
Child seat manufacturers said their products meet and exceed federal regulations. Dorel Juvenile Group said it “welcomes the opportunity to review the evaluation conducted by the IIHS.”
Graco Children’s Products said in a statement that “safety is always a top priority and nothing is more important than the well-being of the children who use our products.”
It was the first time the Institute issued evaluations for booster seats. Lund said they chose not to review crash protection because the seats simply elevate children so lap and shoulder belts are well-positioned to restrain them.
Booster seats are typically used by children between the ages of 4 and 8. The seat belt is meant to be routed across a child’s lower hips and mid-shoulders instead of the abdomen because the liver and spleen are more vulnerable to injuries.
Russ Rader, an IIHS spokesman, said two of the seats not recommended by the Institute, the Costco Highback Booster and the Safety 1st/Dorel Intera, had been discontinued. The IIHS evaluated 41 seats that represented a majority of the market when the evaluations were conducted in the summer of 2007. Evaluations for all the seats are available on their Web site.
Institute also names 'best bets'
The IIHS called 10 seats “best bets,” meaning they were most likely to correctly position seat belts. They include: Combi Kobuk, Fisher-Price Safe Voyage (with plastic clip), Graco TurboBooster, Britax Monarch, Britax Parkway, Fisher-Price Safe Voyage (highback), LaRoche Bros. Teddy Bear, Recaro Young Style, Volvo booster cushion and Safeguard Go when it’s used as a backless booster.
Five seats were named “good bets” to provide acceptable belt fit. They include: highbacks Combi Kobuk, Graco TurboBooster and Safety Angel Ride Ryte, and combinations Recaro Young Sport and Safety 1st/Dorel Apex 65, when used as highbacks.
Dr. Kristy Arbogast, who researches child passenger safety issues at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said parents should not interpret the evaluations to mean that poorly rated seats are not effective.
“The biggest disservice this would do is to encourage people to move out of booster seats because we know they’re an effective restraint, we know they reduce the risk of injury and the risk of fatality,” Arbogast said.
Arbogast suggested that parents buying a new booster seat should try it out in their car and see how the seat belt fits on their child.
The government recommends car seats for children up to 40 pounds and booster seats for children over 40 pounds until they are 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall. All children should ride in the back seat until age 13.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues ratings for child seats on its Web site: http://www.safercar.gov/.

It's Red Ribbon Time...

The Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Campaign kicks off this year

on Sunday, September 28, 2008 with a fun celebration!

Bring family and friends for drug-free fun...

free games, prizes, refreshments, demonstrations, live DJ, and much more. 

For more information go to www.pride.org

This very scenic 5K walk begins at Miller's Landing Park Pavillion, (just north of Gallup University Campus at Abbott and Gallup Drives) follows riverwalk trail (passing by the new pedestrian bridge across the Missouri River) to Heartland of America Park, (around the big fountain) and returns to origin point.  It is stroller and wheelchair friendly.

CHECK-IN BEGINS AT NOON, and affords participants the opportunity to partake in the following:

Your Team pictures n/c

Honor beads (color coded signifying type of loss) n/c

Memorial balloon release (Sign with loved one's name) n/c

Memorial banner signing (Sign with loved one's name) n/c

Meet local mental health organization's staff, counselors and representatives.

Bottled Water and Snacks n/c

Purchase of Raffle tickets.

Purchase opportunity of          Out of the Darkness Magnetic RibbonAFSP &Out of the Darkness Lifesaver Magnet2008 Out of the Darkness Wristbands

PROGRAM

AFSP/Nebraska Chapter Executive Board Members Introduction

Invited guest speakers

Memorial balloon release followed by Walk

SEE YOU AT THE WALK!