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SUMMARY:Civic Saturday: JUST\, LIKE THAT
DESCRIPTION:In a time of deep anxiety\, disconnectedness\, and political polarization\, we need a place to come together in civic community to reflect on and rededicate ourselves to the values and practices of being a contributing member of civic life within the United States. Civic Saturday began in Seattle and is now in more than 100 towns and cities across the country – including Lincoln.\nAt each gathering\, we connect around the values and practices of being an active citizen\, reckon with and reflect on our nation’s creed\, and build relationships that create new civic traditions that are joyful and communal. There will be music from Jack Rodenburg\, original poetry from Bianca Swift\, reading of inspiring “civic texts” from Alicia Phillips and other community members\, a “civic sermon” from National Civic Saturday Fellow Steve Smith\, and time for socializing in “civic circles.”\nThe theme of June 25’s gathering is Just: Like That\, and will focus on ways we all can create a more justice-oriented society. This gathering is free and open to everyone. Join us!\nThis gathering is free and open to everyone!\n\nSAVE YOUR SEAT!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20220625-civic-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
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SUMMARY:Housing Rights Night @ Lincoln City Council
DESCRIPTION:Join us to make Monday\, June 27\, housing rights night at the Lincoln City Council meeting. In 2020\, the Lincoln City Council published the Affordable Housing Coordinated Action Plan. This plan was created with the knowledge that Lincoln is lacking affordable housing\, and the need only continues to grow. Community advocates made their voices heard through the creation of this plan\, and it’s time to make our voices heard again for housing rights.\n\nDuring the City Council’s comment period on June 27\, join us to highlight a policy we hope to see introduced as an ordinance soon: an end to source-of-income discrimination. The public hearing is in Room 112 of the County-City Building\, 555 S 10th St.\n\nHave you ever seen a rental posting that says something like “no vouchers” or “no Section 8”? For neighbors that use housing vouchers to secure affordable housing\, these blanket statements mean that at least 20 percent of voucher users are unable to ever use them. Lincoln can change this so we are fully utilizing our housing affordability tools and ensure that more Lincolnites can find a place to call home.\n\nYou can participate in this housing rights night by:\n1. Being present. Sit with us at City Council to show community support for these issues.\n\n2. Share a comment with the City Council during the comment period. Need some guidance crafting your testimony? Email Lizzie at lturner@neappleseed.org and check out this Guide to City Council Comments: https://bit.ly/3O0N8q7\n\n3. Call/email/tweet City Council members to let them know you care about affordable housing in Lincoln. Learn more about source-of-income discrimination here.\n\nThe Council meeting starts at 5:30 pm CDT and the comment period will take place once it finishes with the set agenda. Please note that the start time of the comment period can vary.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20220627-housing-rights-night-lincoln/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220725T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
CREATED:20220713T173959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T173959Z
UID:36348-1658770200-1658773800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up For Housing Rights at Lincoln City Council
DESCRIPTION:We’re headed back to Lincoln’s City Council for the comment period on Monday\, July 25\, and hope to see you there. Housing is unaffordable for 45 percent of Lincolnites who rent at all income levels\, and 86 percent of our lowest income neighbors spend over a third of their income on rent. This just isn’t right\, and we want to see the Lincoln City Council take immediate action to increase access to affordable housing for our neighbors.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to highlight a specific action the City Council can take: ending source of income discrimination. Have you ever seen a rental posting that says something like “no vouchers” or “no section 8”? For neighbors that use housing vouchers to secure affordable housing\, these blanket statements mean that at least 20 percent of voucher users are unable to ever use them. Lincoln can change this so we are fully utilizing our housing affordability tools and ensure that more Lincolnites can find a place to call home.\n\nYou can participate in this housing rights night by:\n\n1. Being present! Sit with us in the city council chambers to show there’s community support for these issues. If you have a housing rights shirt\, wear it!\n\n2. Share a comment with the City Council during the comment period! Need some pointers crafting your testimony? Email Lizzie at LTurner@NEAppleseed.org and check out this Guide to City Council Comments: https://bit.ly/3O0N8q7\n\n3. Call/email/tweet City Council members! Let them know you care about affordable housing in Lincoln!\n\nLearn more about source of income discrimination here: https://bit.ly/39wtkfq\n\nThe City Council meeting starts at 5:30 pm\, and the comment period will take place once they finish with the planned agenda. Please note that the start time of the comment period can vary.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20220725-speakup-housing-rights-council/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
CREATED:20220613T144347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T144347Z
UID:35834-1659006000-1659009600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:PURPLE Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Did you know a study found that 1 in 6 Americans stopped speaking to a family member or close friend after the 2016 election? On July 28\, we’re hosting an online screening of a new film from Resetting the Table that captures the concerns and humanity beneath our national conflicts. Please join us!\nPURPLE tells the story of Americans with opposing viewpoints investigating their differences and discovering the concerns and experiences that lie behind each other’s positions. Filmed in rural Wisconsin and Iowa — in a swing region within two bordering swing states — PURPLE models a rare\, mediated conversation that uplifts and inspires even while going toward the heat of passionate political differences.\nThe screening and post-screening discussion offer a structured opportunity to capture the thinking of the core characters on their own terms\, as well as to explore the value of doing so for our democracy.\nSAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20220728-purple-screening-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,Virtual Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
CREATED:20220817T213321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T213321Z
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SUMMARY:United We Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Omaha’s diverse community! From the ashes of the conflict and tragedy of 9/11\, United We Walk brings the entire Omaha community together to celebrate our racial\, religious\, and cultural diversity. \nCome walk the Walk and help us build a community where EVERYONE belongs! Civic Nebraska will be hosting a booth at this event. \nGRAND MARSHALS: \nMarisa Hattab\, DEI Officer for Douglas County\nRoger Garcia\, Douglas County Commissioner\nFarhan & Fatima Khan\, CEO\, Heritage Communities\nState Sen. John McCollister & Deb McCollister\nRabbi Aryeh Azriel\, Rabbi Emeritus\, Temple Israel\nPreston Love\, 4Urban Institute for Urban Development
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20220911-united-we-walk/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
CREATED:20220809T211229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T211229Z
UID:39758-1662994800-1662994800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Speak up for housing rights @ Lincoln City Council
DESCRIPTION:Housing advocates are headed back to Lincoln’s City Council for the comment period at 3 p.m. on Monday\, Sept. 12. We hope to see you there!\nHousing is unaffordable for 45 percent of Lincolnites who rent at all income levels\, and 86 percent of our lowest income neighbors spend over a third of their income on rent. This just isn’t right\, and we want to see the Lincoln City Council take immediate action to increase access to affordable housing for our neighbors.\nJoin us to highlight a specific action the City Council can take: ending source-of-income discrimination. Have you ever seen a rental posting that says something like “no vouchers” or “no section 8”? For neighbors that use housing vouchers to secure affordable housing\, these blanket statements mean that at least 20 percent of voucher users are unable to ever use them. Lincoln can change this so we are fully utilizing our housing affordability tools and ensure that more Lincolnites can find a place to call home.\nYou can participate in this housing rights night by:\n1. Being present! Sit with us in the city council to show there’s community support for these issues. If you have a housing rights shirt\, wear it!\n2. Sharing a comment with the City Council during the comment period! Need some pointers on crafting your testimony? Email Lizzie at lturner@neappleseed.org and check out this Guide to City Council Comments: https://bit.ly/3O0N8q7\n3. Calling/emailing/tweeting City Council members to let them know you care about affordable housing in Lincoln!\nLearn more about source-of-income discrimination here: https://bit.ly/39wtkfq\nThe City Council meeting starts at 3 pm and the comment period will take place once it finishes with the planned agenda. Please note that the start time of the comment period can vary.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20220912-speak-up-housing-rights-city-council/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
CREATED:20220916T161655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T161655Z
UID:40544-1664559000-1664564400@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Collective Impact Lincoln: Housing advocates meetup
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln needs more safe and more affordable housing! Let’s get together with our fellow neighbors passionate about advocating for safe and affordable housing to share a meal\, discuss strategies\, dream big\, and plan some next steps to take together. Join us from 5:30 to 7 pm Friday\, Sept. 30\, at Peter Pan Park for dinner and conversation.\n\nHousing is unaffordable to 45% of Lincolnites who rent at all income levels\, and 86% of extremely low-income families spend more than one-third of their income on rent. We work for housing\, housing needs to work for us. As advocates\, what can we do to move our city to a more equitable housing system? How can we ensure all of our neighbors have a safe and affordable place to call home? Let’s find answers to these questions together. In community we can support each other in our advocacy to find solutions to some of our biggest problems and work towards something better.\n\nThe purpose of this event is to give time for housing advocates to connect with each other in person and talk through ideas\, visions\, and plans. We will have some conversation prompts and small group facilitation for attendees who like a little more structure. If you’re more of a go-with-the-flow type\, you’re also welcome to wander and mingle!\n\nDetails:\n\n– Dinner from Báhnwich Cafe with vegetarian options. Let us know if you have other dietary restrictions.\n\n– There will be light activities for kids\, and there is a playground near the shelter!\n\n– We’ll be gathering in and around the Open Shelter located in Peter Pan Park. It is an ADA-accessible location.\n\n– Please let us know of any other accessibility needs!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20220930-housing-advocates-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
CREATED:20220817T215449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T215449Z
UID:39976-1665219600-1665252000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:McCook Heritage Days Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Iconic ’80s are returning for the annual McCook Heritage Days celebration. Join us in celebrating 140 years of McCook with an annual parade\, park vendors\, and much more. Civic Nebraska and Nonpartisan Nebraska will host a vendor booth on Saturday\, Oct. 8\, at Norris Park. Drop by and say hello!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20221008-mccook-heritage-days/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
CREATED:20220209T174257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T174257Z
UID:33506-1666436400-1666440000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Civic Saturday: DARE MIGHTY THINGS
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 11 am CDT on Oct. 22\, 2022\, for Civic Saturday!\nIn a time of deep anxiety\, disconnectedness\, and political polarization\, people need a place to come together in civic community to reflect on and rededicate ourselves to the values and practices of being a contributing member of civic life within the United States. Civic Saturday began in Seattle and is now in more than 100 towns and cities across the country.\n\nCivic Saturday gathers friends and strangers together to nurture a spirit of shared purpose. At each gathering\, we connect around the values and practices of being an active citizen\, reckon with and reflect on our nation’s creed\, and build relationships that create new civic traditions that are joyful and communal.\nRSVP for this free gathering
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20220924-civic-saturday-dare-mighty-things/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214323
CREATED:20221114T213259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T213259Z
UID:54353-1669276800-1669309200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Turkey
DESCRIPTION:Nebraska\, it’s time to talk turkey. Did you know one in six Americans stopped talking to a family member or close friend after the 2016 election? This November\, Civic Nebraska challenges you to change the story and host a politically diverse group in your community to talk through differences. We’re giving five applicants $50 each to create a space for civil discourse this holiday season.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20221124-lets-talk-turkey/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20221214T173427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T173427Z
UID:54793-1671557400-1671564600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Cards for Housing
DESCRIPTION:Get creative with Collective Impact Lincoln! We’re gathering at the Civic Nebraska HQ\, 530 S. 13th St. Suite 100\, to create holiday cards that advocate for affordable housing in Lincoln.\n\nJoin us at 5:30 pm on Tuesday\, Dec. 20\, and enjoy some delicious cocoa and tea\, along with some burritos from Pepe’s Bistro! Collective Impact Lincoln will provide the creative materials\, construction paper\, and optional prompts for creating the cards.\n\nCards created by attendees and residents will be submitted to the Lincoln City Council to center resident experiences with source-of-income discrimination and affordable\, safe\, and quality housing. These cards will also demonstrate what it would mean to institute a source of income anti-discrimination ordinance at the city level for Lincolnites.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20221220-holiday-card-affordable-housing/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230105
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20221214T182026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T182026Z
UID:54802-1672790400-1672876799@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nebraska Legislature: First day of 2023 session
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 4 marks the start of the 108th Nebraska Legislature\, which meets at the State Capitol in Lincoln. It is the first year of the 2023-24 biennium\, meaning it is a “long session\,” or 90 legislative days. Senators are expected to be in session until early June.\nWith 49 members\, the Nebraska Legislature is the smallest of any U.S. state. Unlike the legislatures of the other 49 states and the U.S. Congress\, the Nebraska Legislature is a unicameral legislature\, thus not separated into two houses. It is also nonpartisan and does not officially recognize its members’ political party affiliations.\nResources:\n›› Information about the legislative process\, the history of the Nebraska Legislature\, general information about unicameralism\, and an in-depth explanation of the budget process.\n›› The Nebraska Legislature’s ADA Notice\, tips on testifying at hearings\, the rules of the Legislature\, legislative district maps\, photos of the Capitol\, and a glossary.\n›› The  Unicameral Update is an online news source produced by the Clerk of the Legislature and maintained throughout the session.\n›› Planning to visit? Here’s information about visiting the State Capitol.\n  \n 
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230104-nebraska-legislature-day1-2023/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20221224T233609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221224T233609Z
UID:54901-1672853400-1672860600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Collective Impact Lincoln New Year's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We hope to see some of your friendly faces at our New Year’s Celebration on Wednesday\, Jan. 4\, 2023\, at the Belmont Community Center! We’ll have some fun activities\, good tunes\, and goodies. Let’s celebrate together!\n\n\n\nIt’s an open house\, so join us any time between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Children are welcome\, and while it would help us out if you can let us know if you plan to attend\, you do not need to rsvp to join the fun!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230104-collective-impact-lincoln-new-years-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230117T155506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T155506Z
UID:55399-1674480600-1674493200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Legislative hearing: LB225 (civic education)
DESCRIPTION:LB225\,  a civic education bill from State Sen. George Dungan of Lincoln\, will receive a public hearing at 1:30 pm CST on Jan. 23 in room 1525 of the Nebraska State Capitol. The bill would add a student representative to each Nebraska school district’s Committee on American Civics\, which ensures that social studies curriculum provides foundational civic knowledge and aligns with state standards. \nEach district committee is required to hold at least two public meetings annually and ensure that the district’s social studies curriculum is accessible to the public. It also assesses the district’s alignment with state social studies standards and teaches knowledge in “civics\, history\, economics\, financial literacy\, and geography.” \nIn addition\, LB225 would enable students to meet high school civic education requirements by serving as a poll worker. This new option would join a series of existing standards and activities\, including taking a written test\, attending and participating in public meetings\, and writing papers and making presentations about what they have learned. \nCivic Nebraska supports this legislation and encourages those in support to submit written testimony or to testify in person.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230123-hearing-lb225-civic-education/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230105T201045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T201045Z
UID:54990-1674581400-1674585000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:A Housing Advocate's Guide to the Legislative Session
DESCRIPTION:Speak up for housing rights! Join us virtually from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Tuesday\, Jan. 24\, to learn more about our housing bill priorities introduced in this legislative session and how we can advocate for them at the state level.\nWe will discuss:\n››  Which housing bills we’re keeping track of;\n›› How these housing bills would impact our community;\n›› A timeline of when to advocate for these bills to make your voice heard;\n›› How to contact your senators;\n›› How to testify in person; and\n››  How to share the load with fellow neighbors.\nNo prior experience or special knowledge is required – come as you are!\nREGISTER FOR THIS VIRTUAL EVENT
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230124-housing-advocates-training/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,Virtual Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20221114T212821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T212821Z
UID:54349-1676718000-1676722500@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Civic Saturday: IN GOOD FAITH
DESCRIPTION:In a time of deep anxiety\, disconnectedness\, and political polarization\, people need a place to come together in civic community — face-to-face or virtually — to reflect on and rededicate ourselves to the values and practices of being a contributing member in civic life within the United States. Civic Saturday began in Seattle and is now in more than 100 cities across the country.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us Feb. 18 for a very special Civic Saturday in conjunction with the Nebraska History Museum’s new exhibition\, Democracy In America: A Great Leap of Faith.  Civic Saturday gathers friends and strangers together to nurture a spirit of shared purpose. At each gathering\, we connect around the values and practices of being an active citizen\, reckon with and reflect on our nation’s creed\, and build relationships that create new civic traditions that are joyful and communal.\nLearn more about Civic Saturdays: bitly.com/CivSatNeb
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230218-civic-saturday-in-good-faith/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230216T194828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T194828Z
UID:56193-1678782600-1678795200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Housing Affordability and Justice Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our coalition at the Nebraska State Capitol on March 14 to advocate for housing affordability and justice. This day will raise awareness about the need for affordable housing\, tenant protections\, and homeownership equity across Nebraska and shine a light on a number of housing-related bills currently under consideration in the Legislature.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nSchedule:\n8:30 am – Breakfast and Lobbying 101 Training (Lincoln Community Foundation\, 215 Centennial Mall South)\n10 am – Observe floor proceedings and talk with senators (Nebraska State Capitol\, Rotunda/Gallery)\n11:30 am – Housing Affordability and Justice Press Conference and Rally (Nebraska State Capitol\, Rotunda)
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230314-housing-lobby-day/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230328T220003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T220003Z
UID:56971-1681234200-1681239600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Housing Tea Time
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get involved in advocating for affordable\, safe\, and accessible housing but aren’t sure where or how to start? Or\, maybe you’re already advocating and want a space to co-work with fellow advocates on your testimony/emails/letters and catch up on housing policies as they move through the Legislature? Join us for Housing Tea Time! \nWe’ll go over housing policies that we’re advocating for at the city and state level\, how you can be involved — and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea\, of course!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230411-housing-tea-time/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20221121T143043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T143043Z
UID:54549-1681407000-1681414200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Democracy Awards 2023
DESCRIPTION:Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards honor Nebraskans who build a more modern\, robust democracy in the Cornhusker State. The keynote speech will be from Desmond Meade\, a national voting rights advocate who led the grassroots 2018 effort to restore voting rights to more than 1.4 Floridians with prior felony convictions.\nWe are returning to Omaha’s Livestock Exchange Ballroom this year and we’re eager for you to join us! \nLEARN MORE AND RSVP
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230413-strengthening-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230320T202237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T202237Z
UID:56832-1681927200-1681932600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Housing Advocate Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us to connect with other advocates around Lincoln and explore ways we can use our collective power to strengthen Lincoln. Bring a dish to share if you wish –  however\, it is NOT required. We’ll have enough food!\n\nCome to the Charles H. Gere Branch of Lincoln City Libraries from 6-7:30 pm CDT on April 19! We’ll be in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2\, to the right and just inside the main doors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Chelsea Egenberger at chelsea.egenberger@nwlincoln.org or 402-477-7181\, extension 204.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230419-housing-advocate-potluck/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230208T164101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T164101Z
UID:55883-1684886400-1684972799@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Give To Lincoln Day
DESCRIPTION:Give to Lincoln Day\, coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation\, is a time when everyone in Lincoln is asked to make a donation toward the organizations that are critical to the care\, support\, and spirit of the city. Donate to Civic Nebraska for a more modern and robust democracy for all Nebraskans! \nSUPPORT CIVIC NEBRASKA\n 
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230524-give-to-lincoln-day/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230517T153053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T153053Z
UID:59786-1684951200-1684956600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Data Walk: Hartley neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:This community event will share information about race equity in Lincoln and ask for participant feedback. Your input will help inform a future publication about race equity in Lincoln to be shared with local policymakers\, schools\, community learning centers\, community organizations\, and others. RSVP: go.unl.edu/datawalk. \nSpanish-language translation provided; all participants receive a $20 gift card; dinner will be served; supervised children’s activities provided.\nWalk-ins welcome!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230524-data-walk-hartley-neighborhood/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230508T151010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T151010Z
UID:59585-1686096000-1686268799@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Race\, Religion\, and Social Justice Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Tri-Faith Initiative and the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Department of Religious Studies invite you to the second annual Race\, Religion\, and Social Justice Conference on June 7-8 at the Tri-Faith Commons in Omaha.\nThis year’s theme is “Building Bridges of Hope.” Hope is not simply wishful thinking. Hope is an intentional\, confident expectation that the social issues we are addressing ought to\, and can\, be overcome. This conference is making connections across differences – institutional differences\, divided communities\, and dissimilarities between individuals.\nThe conference will address intersections between race\, religion\, and social justice across different sectors of society. We invite multi-sector approaches — nonprofit and civic leaders\, diversity\, equity\, access\, and inclusion practitioners\, community members\, educators\, physical and mental health practitioners\, artists\, religious communities\, and scholars.\nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230607-rrsjc-2023/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230606T131505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T131505Z
UID:60529-1686830400-1686834000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Using TROVE to map Nebraska voter turnout
DESCRIPTION:Nebraskans can delve into a TROVE of voter participation rates for their city\, town\, or neighborhood thanks to Civic Nebraska’s new mapping platform. The interactive Tool to Reflect Overall Voter Engagement shows voter turnout from the November 2022 general election down to the ZIP Code and census tract – eg\, neighborhood – levels. In addition\, TROVE compares voter participation against demographic characteristics of census tracts to analyze which may correlate to higher or lower voter turnout.\nJoin our Civic Health Programs and Voting Rights Initiatives teams on Zoom at noon CDT (11 am MDT) on June 15 to discuss the new tool\, its potential uses and best practices\, and how you can share your self-guided findings with the public.\nREGISTER FOR THIS VIRTUAL EVENT HERE
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230615-webinar-trove-turnout/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,Virtual Gathering,Voting Rights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230222T160600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T160600Z
UID:56280-1688209200-1688212800@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Civic Saturday
DESCRIPTION:In a time of anxiety\, disconnectedness\, and political polarization\, we all need a place to come together in civic community to reflect on and rededicate ourselves to the values and practices of being a member of civic life. Friends and strangers connect around the values and practices of being an active citizen\, reckon with our nation’s creed\, build relationships\, and create new civic traditions that are joyful and communal.\nJoin us in the air-conditioned enclosed shelter at Van Dorn Park at 9th and Van Dorn streets for this gathering. Snacks and refreshments provided! As always\, it’s FREE!\nRSVP NOW FOR THIS GATHERING
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230701-civic-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230707T152414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T152414Z
UID:60970-1691323200-1691334000@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Housing Advocates Grillout
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together for a Housing Advocates Grillout! We’ll be igniting connections and building transformative power among housing advocates across Nebraska while having fun and sharing a meal together.\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned housing advocate or new to the movement\, we hope you join us! We can strengthen our collective efforts\, share knowledge and resources\, and work towards ensuring safe\, affordable\, and accessible housing for all Nebraskans. Mark your calendars and spread the word!\n\nLet’s celebrate our shared dedication to housing justice\, connect\, and learn from each other. Together we can co-create a future that upholds the inherent dignity and rights of every individual in a place called home.\n\nThis is an open house event\, check out the schedule below to determine the best times for you to participate.\n\nNoon-1 pm— eat and mingle\n1-2 pm— optional activities\, more mingling\n2- 3 pm— more activities\, get a second helping\, make a new friend!\n\nThis event has the Meisinger Shelter reserved at Louisville State Recreation Area. It is accessible to wheelchair users\, near bathrooms\, and near a playground.\n\nA Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area. A Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $30 for an Annual Permit or $6 for a Daily Permit. If this is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to Lizzie at lturner@neappleseed.org for assistance.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230806-housing-advocates-grillout/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230808T163717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T163717Z
UID:63433-1692208800-1692214200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Housing Advocates' Legislative Brainstorm
DESCRIPTION:We’re gearing up for next year’s legislative session of housing advocacy\, and we want to know what your priorities are. Join us for dinner and a conversation around our shared housing priorities so we can find a path to collectively advocate for affordable\, safe\, and accessible housing for all Nebraskans.\n\n\nTogether\, we will:\n\nreview the legislative process and why we’re planning this far in advance for our advocacy strategy\,\nreview the housing bills that were introduced in the Nebraska Legislature this past spring and how far they got in the legislative process\, and\nexplore which policies we’d collectively like to focus our advocacy efforts on moving forward.\nFree dinner will be provided with vegetarian and gluten-free options.\n\n\nMark your calendar with this Facebook event.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/housing-advocates-legislative-brainstorm/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230721T152907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T152907Z
UID:61054-1692811800-1692817200@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit board training
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining a nonprofit board to serve your community but aren’t sure where to start? Join Collective Impact Lincoln and Cause Collective from 5:30 to 7 pm on Aug. 23 at Bennett Martin Library for a workshop on how to navigate nonprofit board processes and responsibilities! We will provide an overview of 10 collective responsibilities of nonprofit boards\, legal duties\, and individual responsibilities of board members. \nYou can find more details here and RSVP here.
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230823-nonprofit-board-training/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T183500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230705T175905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T175905Z
UID:60886-1693420500-1693425600@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Civic Nebraska at Werner Park
DESCRIPTION:On Aug. 30 at Werner Park\, Civic Nebraska is the featured nonprofit organization with the Omaha Storm Chasers. Our organizers will be tabling and providing voter registration assistance\, election information\, and other resources and information about Civic Nebraska. See you at the ballgame!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230830-civic-nebraska-werner-park/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214324
CREATED:20230908T165643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T165643Z
UID:64240-1694689200-1694696400@civicnebraska.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit in Residence at Nebraska U.
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, Huskers – join us from 11 am to 1 pm on Sept. 14 at the Nebraska Union across from the NCard Office! We’ll be taking part in Nonprofit in Residence Week at the university. Stop by to network and learn about Civic Nebraska and our mission to create a more modern and robust democracy in the Cornhusker State. Discuss volunteer opportunities with our organization\, and potential future internships. Plus\, we’ll have some swag! Go Big Red!
URL:https://civicnebraska.org/event/20230914-nonprofit-residence-nebraska-u/
CATEGORIES:Civic Health,In-Person Gathering,Voting Rights,Youth Civic Leadership
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