Asian Center Celebrates Culture,



The Asian Community & Cultural Center (ACCC) supports and empower all immigrants and refugees, and celebrates and shares the rich cultural diversity in our community.

Everyone in the community is invited to celebrate with them at their 2024 AAPI Heritage Celebration, scheduled for May 19th.

The celebration will include traditional performances, cultural activities, fun games, live music, multi-cultural demonstrations, Asian cuisine tasting, free health screenings, and as well as exhibitors who will provide information about their services.  Learn more.

Neighborhood Wellness Support Continues as Streets Alive! is on Hiatus

The Streets Alive! health and wellness festival is one of Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln's (PHL) many community health programs.  PHL has been sponsoring Streets Alive! in the same format for 13 years. But this year, PHL is taking some time off to reimagine the outreach event to look at fresh ideas.

In the meantime, PHL continues to support neighborhood health with a wide variety of helpful information on their web site - like links to support sources, wellness ideas for neighborhood organizations, a group of neighbor, families, or individuals, and downloadable resources.

Read more in our latest Health and the City column in the Lincoln Journal Star. Co-written with LNKTV Health.

Growing Local Food

The Community Crops Program of Family Service Lincoln provides education, advocacy, and experiences to grow local food. Crops believes that true food security means that everyone in Lincoln has an adequate, consistent supply of healthy and culturally appropriate food to live productive lives.

The Crops Program provides access to land, educational opportunities, and more to support local farmers, gardeners, and eaters.

Learn more about them in their April highlight.

Supporting Our Mission

Give to Lincoln day is coming up on May 30, with early giving starting on May 1. We hope you will support our mission with your gifts anytime during the month of May. Here's just some of what we work to do:

• increase access to pre and post natal care for healthier pregnancies, moms, and infants
• improve maternal and infant health through support of breastfeeding programs.  
• improve the health of at-risk schoolchildren and their families through nutrition education and fitness programs 
• create better patient outcomes by working with primary care clinics to improve patient outreach, preventative care, and chronic disease management. 

Or donate now.

Wine, Chocolate, Tango, & Tapas

Friday, April 19, 2024, 7 PM – 11 PM

You are invited to enjoy delicious wine, chocolate, and tapas, beautiful tango performances, and live guitar music. 

All proceeds benefit El Centro de las Americas programs. Learn more or buy tickets.

Healthy Kids Day

On Sat. April 13, 10AM - 12PM, join the Cooper YMCA for Healthy Kids Day®. The event is free and open to the community. Registration is not required.

The whole family can enjoy:

• Fun Run / Obstacle Course
• Cook Along
• Vendor Booths
• Face Painting
• And so much more

Learn more.

Earth Day Ride with BikeLNK

Join BikeLNK on a FREE group ride before the Earth Day festivities at Innovation Campus on April 20th. Meet at 8:50, leave at 9AM. More info on their Facebook page.

NE Safety Council Conference

The annual conference will include educational breakout sessions, an awards luncheon, special keynote session with Dr. Jim Harter, GALLUP, networking and entertainment. Learn more or register for their annual conference, April 24 - 25, on UNL East Campus.

Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach

Support Matt Talbot efforts to combat homelessness and food insecurity on April 25 in the Scottish Rite Ballroom. Social hour, hors d'oeuvres, and the silent auction begin at 6 PM. Inspiring stories of hope told live and on video, as well as a live auction will begin at 7 PM.

Learn more or donate.

Lincoln Parks and Recreation Outdoor Fitness Classes

Learn how to safely exercise in the outdoor fitness park (the FitLot) located in Woods Park. Users will find a new way to get a workout while enjoying the outdoors. Group classes, Apr. 2 - May 31. Learn more. Class schedule:

• Tues./Thurs., 10:30-11:30AM
• Fridays, 9:00-10:00AM