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Wizards, Wands, and Cloaks... Oh My!

Monday, June 5, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Do wizards, wands, Quidditch and vanishing cloaks tickle your fancy? Do you want to take on the magical adventures of Harry Potter? Well come embark on your wizarding wonders at the 2nd Annual Wizarding World Festival and Quidditch Tournament in Thurman, Iowa (just a 45 minute drive from Omaha, NE).

On Saturday June 10, 2017 from 6:00 - 10:00 PM the festivities commence. Holiday at Hogwarts has teamed up with Moonstone to bring you an amazing games and activities galore. Find out what house you belong to, test your Quidditch playing skills, and cast magical spells at the flick of your wand.

Costumes are welcome and encouraged! This year's activities include:

Quidditch Tournament
Classes taught by Hogwarts Professors
- Broom Making with Professor McGonagall
- Herbology Class with Professor Sprout
- Potions Class with Professor Snape
- Charms Class with Professor Flitwick
- Spells taught by special guest Merlyn's Majick
Forbidden Forest Scavenger Hunt with Hagrid
Henna and Divination Booths
Costume Contest
PeaPod Face Painting
Music from DJ Shane Major
Food trucks, themed vendors, and more!

Location: Moonstone Lavender Gardens - 1449 240th Ave., Thurman, Iowa 51654

Tickets available for purchase HERE

13th Annual Wine, Blues, Beer and Hot Air Balloon Festival

Monday, May 29, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

The official end of spring and launch of summer is here. Come join Soaring Wings Vineyard & Brewing for a festival of fun. Saturday, June 3, at 3:30 PM, the gates of the 13th Annual Spring Wine, Blues, Beer and Hot Air Balloon Festival open.

There will be live music featuring:

4:00 - 5:00 PM Tim Budig Band (OMA Nom)
5:30 - 6:30 PM Frank Ace Band (Topeka Nom)
7:00 - 8:00 PM Amanda Fish Band (KC Nom)
9:30 - 10:00 PM All Band Jam Session

From 3:30 - 9:30PM the Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q Food Truck will be on site serving some of their favorite featured items.

Weather permitting, there will be the Hot Air Balloon launch filling the sky with a beautiful display of colors!

Tickets available for purchase at the gate or online HERE. The cost is $25 a ticket.

Venue: Soaring Wings Amphitheater - 17111 S 138th St., Springfield, NE 68059

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Memorial Day Events for Omaha!

Monday, May 22, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all those who have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Omaha has several events planned in honor of Memorial Day:

Memorial Day Services will be held at each of the following locations around Omaha:

Lewis & Clark Landing, Heartland Airborne Memorial and Evergreen Memorial Park.

Memorial Day 'Murph Challenge' 2017- Push your mental and physical strength in honor of those who have served by participating in the Murph Challenge! Run, push ups, pull-ups, squats and more! Are you in fighting shape? Saturday, May 27, 9-4 pm at Climate Cross-fit.

Loessfest 2017- Rivers Edge Park in Council Bluffs- Hop over the state line to celebrate Memorial Day with Music, Food, Hiking, Biking, Fireworks and more! May 26-29.

Patriotic Quilt Show & Needleworks Exhibit- Stop by the Historic home of Bess Streetor-Aldrich to view these amazing 'Quilts of Valor'! Through May 29 at 204 E. F Street, Elmwood, NE. All proceeds benefit the GAR Veterans Museum.

If you prefer to stay with family & friends why not have a BBQ picnic at one of Omaha's incredible parks!

Whatever you choose to do this weekend, keep all our service men and women in mind, and Thank them for the sacrifices they have made.

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Get ready for the Salute to Summer Festival in La Vista!

Monday, May 15, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

It's going to be an exciting spring/summer in Omaha with our fantastic line-up of events!

One of the most anticipated is right around the corner and it celebrates our gorgeous upcoming summer months! The 'Salute to Summer Festival' is ready to entertain from May 25-28.

This wonderful festival features something for every age! From carnival rides and games to car shows and community cook-off. Get all your details below:

Parade Information-Map and Registration Information

Hometown Heroes- An event honoring all our Veterans & Active Duty Service Personnel

Car Show & Shine- Cruise of LaVista, Fireworks and more.

Hot Wheel Races- Bring your own Hot Wheels or use one provided while competing in multiple races!

Fireworks Display- Best viewing locations pinpointed here!

Family Pool Party- Swimming & Music....and it's all FREE!

Beer Garden- Live Music and Beverages to kick-off summer!

Community Cook-Off

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Is it a Good Time to SELL your Omaha Area Home?

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Home prices are still rising, but inventory shortages are hampering the Omaha market. Omaha area homes are selling within 30 days! Putting your home on the market now gives you the added benefit of the increased home prices and a quick sale. It's been over a decade since Omaha Real Estate has experienced this type of housing market. Don't get left behind!

If you've been considering a home sale, give the Heim-Berg Team a call for a personal consultation of your home.

You can also learn the Value of your Home in this market with a Free, No Obligation Home Analysis. Click here to learn more!

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Home Selling Tips for Omaha Homeowners!

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

The Omaha Real Estate market is booming! It's an excellent time to consider putting your Omaha area home on the market as home sellers are selling quickly and for top dollar.

If you decide to Sell your Omaha home now, make sure to follow the tips below for a successful home sale:

1. Price your Home Right from the Start! Working with a professional local real estate team, like the Heim-Berg Team, ensures you will price your home realistically from the start. This provides for a great entry to the market and a quick and profitable home sale.

2. Scrutinize each Room of your Home- Before you put your home on the market, be sure to walk through every room with a critical eye; defining all areas of tweaks and repairs.

3. Offer an Incentive- If you're in a competitive market, you may talk with your real estate team about offering an incentive for your potential home buyers. This could be including your Kitchen Appliances in the sale, offering the washer/dryer, or paying a part of closing costs or commissions. Your real estate team will direct you in the best way to proceed.

4. Don't neglect Curb Appeal! Your Homes perfect Interior is critical to the sale of your home, however, the first impression a potential home buyer will see is the outside. Make sure you pay attention to the needs of the exterior of your home and landscape. Include pops of color to draw the eye to your best feature or focal point.

5. Making Home Improvements. If you're home is somewhat dated, making home improvements can be very positive to the outcome of the sale of the home, however you need to choose appropriately. Keep in mind that updated Kitchens and Bathrooms produce the greatest return on your investment.

For more Home Selling Tips visit our website or give us a call for a personal consultation.

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Take Your Grocery Shopping Outdoors

Monday, April 24, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Spring is upon us and the warm weather is overtaking the memories of cold winter months. The flowers are blooming, days are longer, and kids are playing outside in the neighborhoods. Families are getting ready for summer break and vacations to their favorite places.

Starting Saturday May 6 - October 15th, 2017, even shopping for your favorite goods moves outdoors. The Omaha Farmers Market is back again every Saturday and Sunday in the Old Market and Aksarben Village! From 8:30AM - 12:00PM, come and enjoy the best of Omaha's finest produce, herbs, meats, plants, baked goods, jams, jellies, coffee, cheeses, crafts and much more!

For over 100 years, Omaha Farmers Market has been the place for farmers and growers to come and share their goods with the community. Booths are lined up, showcasing the best of the Omaha agriculture and goods for all to enjoy!

The Omaha Farmers Market wouldn't be able to be where it is today without its amazing sponsors that allow it to thrive and grow. They are sponsored by WOWT Channel 6, Q98-Five, Park Omaha, Security National Bank, Old Omaha Association, Spinal Balance Health Center, Whole Foods Market, SP+ Parking and the Sherwood Foundation.

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Connect with Like Minded Entrepreneurs and Founders

Monday, April 17, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Are you starting your own business and want to connect with other striving people in the community? Looking to network and share with like minded business men and women? We have the perfect event for you!

In 2009, Jeff Slobotski and Dusty Davidson, Silicon Prairie News co-founders, started a conference named the Big Omaha conference. The first year was aimed to be very simple, guiding attendees to follow their passion, build something they love, and expand their connections within the community with just over 400 attendees. Each year following, people have come from all different industries who share the same goals, for a weekend filled with innovation and education. Today over 4000 attend!

On May 17-19, 2017, Big Omaha will bring together some of the most intelligent and passionate entrepreneurs, founders, and investors in the nation yet again. Key notes, social networking events, and presentations will you leave you filled with new tips and inspiration and a fresh look on business!

For more information visit: The Big Omaha conference webpage!

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Omaha's Easter EGGstravaganza Weekend

Monday, April 10, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Easter weekend is upon us, and that means family fun for everyone. Kids are getting excited for the surprises the Easter Bunny will bring, parents are ready for family time and good food, and everyone can't wait to see what the Easter eggs have in store for them. The question is, where do you celebrate?

Lauritzen Gardens is the perfect place to spend the entire Easter Weekend with the family.

Saturday April 15, 2017

Families can come and enjoy Easter egg hunts for all ages! But wait... that's not where the Extravaganza stops! You can snap an eggcelent photo with the Easter Bunny and create beautiful crafts with the family.

The Easter Extravaganza is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The crafts will be available from 9:00-11:00 AM and Easter egg hunts for ages 2 - 12 years old will be at 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM. If your child is below 2 years old there will be a separate area designated for them to enjoy Easter egg hunts as well. The Easter Bunny is on site all morning (bring your camera) !

The cafe opens on-site at 9:00 AM and will have coffee, beverages, and breakfast to tide your hunger while you enjoy your time.

Registration is required before the event which can be done here or call (402) 346-4002, ext. 262 by 5:00 PM Wednesday, April 12. Standard garden admission rates apply, members are free. A charge of $3 per child will be required to participate in the crafts and Easter egg hunt.

Sunday, April 16, 2017

The fun continues Easter morning with the Garden's Easter Brunch. This annual tradition is a beautiful setting among the Garden's flowers and sells out quickly. The cost is $30 per person, $13 for kids 6-12 and children 5 and younger are free. Reservations are required and along with payment up front. The menu selection is available here.

For reservations and information please contact Merri at (402) 346-4002 ext. 201 or email at [email protected] by Wednesday, April 12.

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LEGOs and Nature Come Together

Thursday, April 6, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Using over 450,000+ LEGOs, Sean Kenney's third exhibit Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks at Lauritzen Gardens brings together a display of nature's beauty with the creativity and art of the LEGOs we all know and love. The amazing exhibit is one for family and friends young and old. Everyone can relate to the days when they would spend hours putting together creations of their own with the tiny colorful bricks.

With over 13 magnificent hand-built displays, these larger than life sculptures show the web of connections that nature sustains in everyday life. Kids can gaze as the wingspan of a monarch butterfly, see the colorful display of the peacock’s tail, or hang with the buck and his deer.

The exhibit's interactive messaging educates on how the environment thrives on each other to survive and grow. The chain starts with the plants and goes all the way to the top of ecosystem showing the intricate necessity of species reliance on each other to live. It also teaches visitors the effect that humans can have on the natural environment. "Play and Let It Stay Station" lets everyone interact with the LEGOs to build their own creations. It gives visitors an opportunity to take a trip back to their childhood and escape for some fun with the kids.

This exhibit is available through May 15 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM daily, and is included with admission to the Laurtizen Gardens - $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for garden members and children under six.

More information: Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks

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