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Hey Omaha, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A $10k pet emergency, Creighton vs Nebraska volleyball, and the Globetrotters’ 100-year tour + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Make smarter money decisions: Hayes & Associates in Omaha offers Smart Start, a 10-week course with support to help small business owners understand finances. Grant funding waives $1,000 tuition. Next cohort starts April 20 — get all the details.

Hybrid attendance available: Douglas-Sarpy Counties Extension Board meets today at five thirty p.m. at the Central Office, 8015 Center Road in Omaha. The agenda is available for public inspection at Extension offices — get meeting and Zoom details.

Elite Eight powers face off: Creighton hosts Nebraska in spring volleyball at D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha on April 17 at 7 p.m., televised by Nebraska Public Media. If tickets remain, public on-sale is today — get matchup, TV and ticket details.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Experience Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
• Celebrate 100 years of Globetrotter magic
• Celebrate creativity at Hot Shops retreat

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A riverfront reset: When the week buzzes, Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront answers with easy calm: roomy lawns, public art, beloved downtown slides, a solid playground and dog park, plus regular programming. Take a quick stroll, coffee in hand, and Omaha suddenly feels lighter.

Play that sparks calm: At Oak & Acorn, discover sensory-friendly finds, beautiful wooden and Montessori-style toys, and a thoughtful mix from small makers, plus the Acorn Hollow play area where kids explore while you browse. A tidy upgrade for birthday gifting and rainy-day sanity.

Crave-worthy lunch upgrade: Kitchen Table delivers scratch-made, seasonal sandwiches and from-the-heart cooking that tastes like someone packed you a thoughtful lunch. Downtown spot, husband-and-wife run, they keep the menu creative without the fuss… just bright flavors, hearty portions, and a cozy vibe that makes midday feel special.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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❓ General Trivia @ Goldeez | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 PM – Goldeez has general trivia that keeps the brain cells honest, with four rounds of five questions, and a final Jeopardy-style all-or-nothing gamble. Bring up to six per team, free to play. Bingo pops up throughout the night, and top teams snag gift cards.

🎶 Chad Stoner @ NOMA Cafe | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Beat the Wednesday slump at NOMA on 24th and Lake for Chad Stoner, the midweek vibe doctor. No cover, just smooth tunes, good company, and Leggs & Things keeping you fed, because dinner and music is the multitasking we actually enjoy.

🍺 Bingo and Pint Night @ Bärchen Beer Garden | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Nothing says grown-up recess like Thursday night bingo with a pint in hand. Free to play, with a buck off your first pint and you keep the glass, a $2 next beer, and prizes like swag, gift cards, and bragging rights. Low effort, high reward.

🦁 Overnight at the Zoo & Aquarium @ Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – An overnight at the Omaha Zoo Aquarium means your 10-to-18-year-old gets bragging rights, and you get quiet. They’ll tour the zoo, make ocean-inspired art, watch a movie, and sleep under sharks. It’s free, space is tight, and yes, there are forms.

🥌 Ladies Rock the Ice @ Baxter Arena | Saturday (3/14) at 11:15 AM – International Women’s Month calls for some rock-solid ice time, Omaha-style. It’s a friendly game for our girls, women, and non-binary curling crew, experienced players only, with broomstacking after at Set the Bar. We’ll sweep, sip, and Aksarben members slide in free while others are $20.

📚 Jones Street Book Club @ Omaha Public Library – Downtown Branch | Sunday (3/15) at 2:30 PM – OPL’s Jones Street Book Club is gathering at the Downtown branch for a lively third-Sunday chat about the month’s pick. Place a hold ahead of time, or gamble on the limited copies. Open to everyone, led by staff who actually read the book.

📦 Everything You Need To Know About Downsizing @ NextHome Signature Real Estate | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Take a break from rearranging the garage and learn how to downsize, minus the drama, at this free class. Practical tips for shedding stuff, keeping favorites, and avoiding a junk-drawer standoff. Seats are limited, so call or text 402-850-6044 to reserve at 13340 California Street.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Omaha report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 67°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 2%

Mostly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 26%

A chance of rain before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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