You’re Invited!
Reserve your space now for the opening of Twisted Fork Grill & Bar, a new restaurant concept in the Old Market, from the guys that brought you Stokes and HuHot. With complimentary food described as “western with a cowboy twist,” all alcoholic beverage proceeds will come directly to Camp Fire USA.
Join us for dinner on May 18 or plan for lunch or dinner on May 19. Call 932-9600 for reservations.
Wings of Success
Thanks to the dedication of the women of Gamma Phi Beta, Camp Fire programs will receive $2,200 to help us continue to build caring, confident youth and future leaders! The Epsilon Delta Chapter’s 3rd Annual Wing Fling delighted nearly 300 guests with a tailgate party at Creighton University raising funds exclusively for Camp Fire. Laura Hund, Public Relations VP for the sorority, said that the event “was a great way to bring the campus and Omaha community together to support such a great cause.”
Thank You, Camp Fire Guild
Congratulations to the Camp Fire Guild for raising more than $70,000 through their annual Author Luncheon, featuring Dateline NBC correspondent Chris Hansen. After addressing to a crowd of 450 community members during the lunch, Hansen took the opportunity to speak to the kids of Camp Fire later that day, encouraging them to confide in trusted adults about their online activities to keep them safe from online predators.
Camp Fire is proud to offer local schools, children and parents a powerful Internet safety education tool. The Adventures of Natalie the Net Nanny is an interactive play designed to equip kids with the skills to keep them safe in the digital world.
A Tradition of Giving
When Haley Bekins was asked what she wanted for her birthday, three things topped her list - a party at a new bowling alley, 35 of her closest friends, and the opportunity to help kids in our community. Following a tradition started by her younger sister, Libby, Haley decided that it wasn’t gifts for herself she wanted to commemorate her 12th year. Instead, she asked that her friends and family make contributions to Camp Fire’s Snack Pack program and ensure that 350 children have kid-friendly and nutritious food to get them through the weekends. Through her birthday celebration, Haley contributed $635.00 to Camp Fire, providing nearly 130 children with food for the weekend.
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Camp Fire Kids Reach for Their Dreams
Nearly 50 kids from Camp Fire USA will embark on an experience designed to teach the benefits of vision, teamwork and individual effort, while instilling a lasting appreciation for the arts thanks to Mutual of Omaha and local artist Kristin Pluhacek. This summer Omaha will host world-class swimming events and to commemorate this special time, Camp Fire kids will work with Pluhacek each week to create art masterpieces that express their understanding of “reaching for your dreams.”
Support Camp Fire USA in this initiative and watch for the exhibit at the Qwest Center during the world-class swimming events during the month of June. For more information, visit www.mutualofomaha.com/swim.
