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4 ways to make the most of your week in Omaha

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Hoodline
Published on May 06, 2019

Looking for something to do this week? From an event highlighting Omaha food and culture to a Mother's Day luncheon, here are the best options to help you get social around town.

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Edge Magazine's 'Inside Edge' Event Series

From the event description:

Join Edge Magazine for its event series highlighting Omaha life, food and culture. First, read the April 2019 issue of the magazine and then take the Edge Magazine experience next level with a private tour of the luxe showrooms at Echo Systems, the Midwest’s leading provider in residential and commercial technology and lighting. Food and drink will be provided.

When: Thursday, May 9, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Echo Systems, 4315 S. 120th St.
Admission: Free

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Object Partners Spring Community Event: React Training

From the event description:

React, the Javascript framework by Facebook, is one of the most popular options today for building fast, scalable, maintainable user interfaces for web and mobile. This training workshop will teach attendees the basic concepts of how React works and how to get started through a comprehensive series of lectures and hands-on workshops. By the conclusion of the event, all in attendance will have learned the fundamentals of the framework and implemented a real React application. 

When: Saturday, May 11, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Object Partners, 1303 S. 72nd St., Suite 201
Admission: Free

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No Murders in May: 6th Annual Mother's Day Luncheon

From the event description:

For all the mothers and grandmothers, fathers and family who have lost their children and loved ones to violence, Black Men United is hosting its 6th annual ‘No Murders in May' Mother’s Day luncheon and challenging the city of Omaha to have no murders in May. These tragedies hit home in individual communities and all across Omaha, and this event is intended to give back and show city-wide support to those who continue to grieve and feel hopelessness, giving them a sense of recognition, belonging and encouragement. 

When: Saturday, May 11, 12-2 p.m.
Where: Goodwill Omaha, The Durham Room, 4805 N 72nd St. 
Admission: Free

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Autism Center of Nebraska Teen and Young Adult Hangout

From the event description:

Join the Autism Society of Nebraska-Omaha Support Network on Saturday for its monthly teen hang out. Participants will watch a movie along with the usual fun activities, food, board games, video games and crafts. This month's movie will be 'Ponyo.' Parents and caregivers can sign up to bring food and are required to remain present for the duration of the event to provide support and supervision to their participant.

When: Saturday, May 11, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Autism Center of Nebraska, 9012 Q St.
Admission: Free

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