Lincoln CLCs Recognized Nationally

1 of only 13 in the nation

This July, the Lincoln CLCs will be honored by the U.S. Dept. of Education for expanding access to high-quality after-school and summer learning programs - and it's no wonder when you look at some of their accomplishments in the 2023-2024 school year.

A few examples include creating sports leagues for kids who've never had the opportunity to play an organized sport, distributing Good Night Bags to parents with sleep challenged kids, and being an integral part of making a new skatepark a reality.

The CLCs partner with non-profits across the city. In April, they also honored Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln as Lincoln CLC Partner of the Year.

Find out more in their July highlight.

UPCO Community Development Project

New Park Fitness Center Dedicated

What’s easier or better for your body, mind, and soul than time spent in a park? Not much.

Studies find that living near or spending time in parks and green spaces is increasingly beneficial to our overall well-being. Over the past six years, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln has collaborated with Lincoln Parks and Recreation and generous community sponsors to harness the power of parks to improve neighborhood health in three Lincoln neighborhoods.

The most recent project, completed in 2023, was in University Places' UPCO Park where new free outdoor fitness stations were installed. Mayor Gaylor Baird and others helped celebrate by trying out the equipment.

Read more in the latest Health and the City. Co-written with LNKTV Health.

Keeping Kids Safe

Nationally more than 2,200 children die each year from injuries that happen at home.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department serves as the lead agency for Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County (SKLLC), formed with the purpose of protecting kids from their #1 killer – unintentional injuries.  

In 2023, SKLLC partnered with Community Action Head Start staff to distribute home safety kits to families. The kits included devices to help protect kids from accidents in the home that can lead to death.

Read more about the work they do in their July partner highlight.

Fresh Produce from Local Farms

This month, LNKTV Health features the fresh produce grown locally at Green School Farms and the Lake Street Micro Farm in the Nebraska Department of Education Farm to You series that helps children learn about good nutrition:

• Peppers
• Kale
• Carrots
• Broccoli
• Cucumbers

Find more LNKTV Health videos:

• on their website,
• You Tube channel,
• TV channels, and
• on KZUM FM radio podcasts!

YMCA July Events and Deadlines

July 6 - Youth Adventure Run, Wright Park

Summer Youth Program registration deadlines:

• Members – July 9
• Non-Members – July 11

Summer Youth Sports registration deadlines:

• Boys Basketball Camp – July 3
• Volleyball Camp – July 11
• Golf Camp – July 11
• Challenger Soccer Camp – July 19

Learn more.

Neighborhood Advocates Invited

Discuss how you can help feed your community from produce grown in your own yard, pots, and planters. Hosted by

NeighborWorks Lincoln, 2530 Q St., July 25, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Questions, contact Brent Lucke.

Teen Driver Education

Ensuring that teen drivers receive proper education and training is crucial for their safety and the safety of others on the road. 

Driver's education teaches teens the rules of the road and safe driving practices in a structured environment. The Nebraska Safety Council is dedicated to the safety of all Nebraskans and provides a discount for members and their families to make driver education affordable. Scholarships also available. Learn more and register.

LPS Garden Gathering

The LPS Sustainability program is hosting a school garden showcase on July 31, from 9 - 11 AM at Saratoga Elementary, 2215 S 13th St. Learn how schools have used different approaches to start and maintain their garden spaces. Free and open to anyone interested in gardens and outdoor learning. Register.

Butterfly Count

Help count butterflies at the Pioneer Park Nature Center, 3201 South Coddington  on July 13 from 9 AM - Noon. Register by July 7. Experts will guide participants and provide education about the butterflies they find. $6/per person.

Enjoy the Cornhusker State Games, July 11-21 with 70+ sports this year. Sponsored by the Nebraska Sports Council. Click here for a complete list of events, their dates, times, and locations.