Welcoming Week Events
Thank you for celebrating Welcoming Week 2021 with us! Below are all of the events that took place:
Lincoln Calling
Lincoln Calling fosters participation in and supports artistic expression, diverse education, and civic responsibility, through immersive this festival and innovative programming. Lincoln Calling acknowledges the difficult time our community has been going through with regards to COVID-19 and ongoing systems of oppression (racism, sexism, ableism, classism, homophobia & transphobia) and recognizes that these issues are…
Courageous Mujer Podcast
Wednesday, September 15 Saturday, September 18 Saturday, September 25 Saturday, October 2 Saturday, October 9 Saturday, October 16 All at 12:00 noon. Courageous Mujer Podcast is focused on embracing, uplifting and celebrating Latinas in Nebraska and the Heartland. During Hispanic Heritage Month celebration the podcast will be visiting with six Latinas throughout the state to…
Welcoming Week & International Day of Peace, Gainesville FL
Welcoming Gainesville & Alachua County celebrates Welcoming Week on Sunday, September 19, 2021, 2:00-4:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Belonging Begins with US” The Webinar will be available LIVE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpcpb The program features Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe with the proclamation for Welcoming Week, highlights from Welcoming Gainesville, the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding, Sister…
Facts and Myths of Critical Race Theory
Addressing the harmful impact of systemic racism benefits us all and promotes belonging for us all. While CRT has become a lightning rod for the ultra-right, it is actually a tool to help us unpack the historical issues that continue to negatively impact communities of color. Free and open to the public.
137th Annual German Day – Oktoberfest
This year marks the 137th celebration of German Day, now paired with Oktoberfest. German Day-Oktoberfest features authentic Bavarian foods, including spit-roasted chicken and pork dinners, Bratwurst handmade by our Wurst Klub, and pretzels. The German store and the annual consignment shop are open, and bands will be playing in several locations throughout our building and…
Bollywood Dance PArty at Barnato
Join the dance party celebrating India’s rich culture, hosted by Mohit Bharadwaj with music curated by DJ Ness. Doors open at 9 PM, DJ set starts at 10 PM
Abundance Garden – Free Farm Stand
Neighbors come together at the The Union for Contemporary Art parking lot to share in a variety of FREE fruits and vegetables harvested from the Abundance Garden. All are welcome!
Welcoming Week at the YMCA of Greater Omaha
Visit your Omaha Y branch to sample teas from around the world at the coffee station and take a peek at their Welcoming Week Map Project! Staff will be wearing their welcoming spirit for all to see with the Y’s Welcoming Week shirt, featuring the word ‘welcome’ in many different languages. And they’re making a…
Latino Festival
Enjoy a day of celebration, connection, family and friendship through Latino/Hispanic music, food and art hosted by El Centro de las Americas.
Miry’s List Emergency Action Fund
You can be a lifeline for Afghan families in need in the United States as we welcome them to their new homes! These families have urgent needs, and we expect demand to continue to increase in the coming weeks and months. We are working very hard to make sure our capacity is open and we…