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It’s Friday, Lincoln! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Co-responder program milestone, March Madness knockout tournament, and J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Safer outcomes through collaboration: Lincoln’s Co-Responder Program marked one year, pairing police with CenterPointe clinicians on mental health calls. The city says 366 responses led to hundreds getting help without extra emergency intervention — get all the details.
Decades-old celebration of excellence: Earlier this month, the Governor’s Mansion in Lincoln hosted LPS’s Thank You Teacher celebration, honoring five educators. Letters read aloud as teachers, including Sydney Mickells and Jamie Policky, gave remarks — see who was honored.
Design games spark community visions: UNL architecture students are partnering with Axtell to reimagine downtown, gathering local input and exploring ideas like mixed-use housing, childcare, and new social spaces. The work continues in future semesters — explore student proposals and plans.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Stock up smart: Need paper, paints, or that architecture kit for a UNL class? Gomez Art Supply keeps downtown stocked with pro-grade and budget-friendly materials, plus the in-store Glove Box Collective for handmade extras. Expect friendly, real-human advice to help you find the right tools and get that project done.
Backyard glow-up idea: If your deck’s endured one too many Nebraska winters, Decks Unlimited offers custom builds and replacements in composite or wood. There’s a legit showroom where you can walk the boards, feel the textures, and compare railings before you decide, so your backyard upgrade actually fits your vibe.
Cajun seafood fix: When a warm, seriously flavorful fix calls, Buzzard Billy’s brings the bayou to the Haymarket with blackened catfish, crawfish étouffée, and seafood gumbo that hits just right. Gather your crew, get comfy, and let the cozy Cajun vibes carry dinner.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧦 Rock Your Socks Buddy Walk @ Gateway Mall | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Rock Your Socks Buddy Walk is a rare stroll where mismatched socks, neighbors you know, and purpose show up, celebrating folks with Down syndrome while supporting advocacy and education across Nebraska. Round up your people, start a team, and let those steps do some good.
🐰 Spring Rabbit Show @ Sandhills Global Event Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Bring the kids or grandkids to the Spring Rabbit Show at SGEC, South Hall, for ages 5 to 18 to practice showmanship, flex rabbit trivia, and ask 4-H’ers about picking a bunny. No 4-H enrollment needed, and the rabbit quiz and breed ID are free.
🛍 Spring Collection Release & Hilary + Co. Pop-up @ Copper & Wax Co. | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Spring Collection is dropping at the storefront, with Hilary & Co. popping up for easy home upgrades without lifting a mop. Sniff limited-run Verdant, La Fleur, and Garden Party, think ivy and moss, mandarin and peony, lilac and citrus, and act like you planned this.
🥚 Pen & Ink Egg Decorating Workshop @ Pioneers Park Nature Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Swap dye cups for pen, ink, and pencil at an egg workshop at Pioneers Park’s Lynn Johnson building, by the bison. Learn crisp black-and-white designs with artist Donna Hendrickson, bring blown-out eggs or use their plastic stand-ins, and feel absurdly accomplished for $15.
🆓 Community Free Market – March @ Loren Corey Eiseley Library | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Think yard sale, but the price tags are all zero, and the small talk is premium. Bring those perfectly good extras, take what you need, register to vote if you like, then toast 14 years of free culture, goodwill, and lightly used crockpots.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Tractor Supply Co. (7300 Husker Cir, Lincoln, NE) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:30 PM – Strawberry season is rolling into the Tractor Supply lot, a blink-and-you-miss-it half-hour pop-up with sun-ripened Florida berries by the truckload. Snag an 8-pound box for $30, plus Elliot pecans and South Dakota honey, first come, cash or card, no checks. Bring Tupperware-level enthusiasm.
🎼 J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor @ Abendmusik | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – Abendmusik is finally tackling Bach’s Mass in b minor, yes, the big one. Tom Trenney leads sounding light, the Plymouth Choir, soloists, and the Abendmusik Orchestra in a goosebump factory. Free concert, freewill offering for Food Fort, plus a livestream if pants feel optional.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Lincoln report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 54°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 2%
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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