Thursday, August 6 Big Elk Park, Macy, NE The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) team will participate in the Indigenous Mental Health and Self-Care Day hosted by the Omaha Tribe Behavioral Health Department. This community event is focused on promoting wellness, resilience, and self-care among Native individuals and families. […]
August 6-9, 2026 Powwow Grounds - 890th Road, Niobrara, NE The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska hosts its 32nd Annual Powwow in Niobrara, a four-day celebration of Ponca culture, dance, and community with Grand Entries Thursday through Sunday. All dancers and spectators are welcome. Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Community Outreach & Engagement staff will […]
Thursday, August 13 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM Virtual event Drs. Jackson and Verhoeven of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) will present findings (Virtual meeting) from the Nebraska Obesity Project, a statewide initiative designed to better understand obesity-related challenges and opportunities across Nebraska. In partnership with community leaders, healthcare organizations, public health professionals, and local […]
Thursday, August 13 | 4-7 PM 2226 N St, Omaha, NE 68107 Join us as the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition hosts a back to school event where students can get their sports/school physicals, meet with local programs, and join in a raffle for bikes, backpacks, and more! Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Community […]
Saturday, August 15 | 1-3 PM 947 S Baltimore Ave, Hastings, NE Hastings celebrates its most famous invention at the annual Kool-Aid Days festival, marking the birthplace of Nebraska's official soft drink with a weekend of family events—a grand parade, 5K fun run, duck derby, kardboard boat races, kids' fishing tournament, and the signature Kwickest […]
Wednesday, August 19 Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory, Whitman, NE Save the date! Discover the latest insights and practical solutions shaping the future of Nebraska's rangelands and livestock industry at this year's Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about: Market Update Research Updates Wildfire Recovery Strategies Drought Management Practices Interactive Learning […]
Wednesday, August 19 Susan LaFlesche Picotte Center (503 Matthewson St, Walthill, NE) Join us for an expert conversation on environmental cancer risks, radon, and lung cancer screening! More information to come.
Wednesday, August 26 | 4:30-6 PM 2204 University Dr. Kearney, NE The Central Nebraska Oncology Symposium is a free continuing-education event for physicians, nurses, social workers, and advanced care practitioners, presented in collaboration by the Heartland Cancer Foundation, GRACE Cancer Foundation, and NCS HOPE Foundation. This year's program focuses on colorectal cancer and includes CEU […]
Thursday, August 27 | 9AM-9PM Omaha Powwow Grounds, Macy, NE The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska hosts its annual Hede' Wachi Celebration, a four-day powwow (Aug 27-30) honoring the harvest and the fellowship of the people, with drum and dance contests, Native foods, and tribes from across the region. The celebration is open to the public. […]
Friday, September 4 Scott Conference Center or via Zoom Are you a survivor, caregiver, ally, identified as “high risk” due to genetics or a medical professional interested in cancer survivorship? Join us for our upcoming conference! Together we’ll enjoy: • An opportunity to connect and discover survivorship resources • Discussions centered on cancer survivorship from […]
Saturday, September 12 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM 5112 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE The One Stop Cancer Shop is a community-collaborative initiative that aims at providing free cancer screenings for Omaha, NE residents who have the greatest risk factors for cancer prevalence in our community. More information to come!
September 15-17 | 9AM- 4 PM 9000 W Husker Hwy., Wood River, NE For over 40 years, Husker Harvest Days has delivered unforgettable events to farming families by providing a world-class space for networking with agriculture's industry leaders from around the globe. It's where farmers and ranchers gather to gain priceless insights for their operations […]