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Morn. Twilight: 7:16 A.M.
Sunrise: 7:47 A.M.
Sunset: 4:58 P.M.
Duration: 9h, 11m
Eve. Twilight: 5:30 A.M.
Visible Light: 10h, 13m
2006 Events
2006
Current Events in Historic Florence:
- January 2006
- February 2006
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February 17th, 2006 (Friday) (3rd Friday of each month):
- Punch and Cookies for new U.S. citizens.
U.S. Federal Building, 4th Floor.
16th Street ((
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From: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
- February 19th-20, 2006 (Sunday-Monday):
- Florentine Players audition for May Melodrama,
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Information: 402-880-9402
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- March 2006
- March 3rd-4th, 2006 (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players Meatball Series,
"Circus of the Dead" (takes place at a retirement home for circus people)
Ticket Prices: $15.
For Reservations Call: 402-502-2444.
Dinner: 6:30 P.M. - Show: 6:30 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
Dinner is: Italian Dressing on a Salad, Spaghetti with Meatsauce & Sour Cream Chocolate Cake for your Dessert (Meatless Spaghetti available on Friday for you Lenten observers).
- March 11th, 2006 (Saturday):
- Boy Scout Railroad Fest.
Earn your Boy Scout Railroad Merit Badge in one day.
Sponsored by Kiwanis of Florence First two hours are at the Florence Depot, 9126 North 30th Street (()).
At 2 P.M. the event moves to the Mormon Trail Center 3215 State Street, ()
From: 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.
- April 2006
- April 9th, 2006 (Palm Sunday):
- St Philip Neri Annual Roast Beef Dinner
- Location: St Philip Neri Blessed Sacrament Parish at 8200 N 30th St (In Omaha's Historic Florence Area)
- Event Start Time: 11 A.M. CDT
- Event End Time: 6 pm
- Event Cost: Adult $7; Kids (6-12) $3.50; Under 5 Free
- Contact Phone: Rim Kiuntke / 402-571-8600
Invites you to their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on
Palm Sunday, April 9th from 11:30 - 6 P.M., downstairs in the Parish Center.
Featuring tender sliced roast beef with all the fixings, and delicious homemade salads & desserts. Takeouts available too!
Adults, $7; Kids 6-12, $3.50; Under 5, Free
Elevator also available for handicap access.
Located at St Philip Neri Blessed Sacrament Parish, 8200 N 30th St (())
- May 2006
- May 4-9th, 2006 (Thursday-Tuesday):
- Connor Meigs: "Retrospective Dialogue",
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street (())
Information: 402-551-1233
- May 12-13th, 2006 (Friday-Saturday) (and 19-21 (Friday-Sunday)):
- Florentine Players Melodrama,
"Is that the hat that robbed you?"
Written by: Chris Carter and Kelly Adams
Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or in person after April 19th at Bakers: 402-451-7070, 7312 N 30th, St. (()), NoFrills: 402-408-1040, 7402 N 30th, St. (()), and Florence Drug Town: 402-451-8843, 8401 N 30th, St. (()).
Curtain at 7:30 P.M. Fri-Sat & 2:00 P.M. Sunday Matinee
Doors open 1 hour before curtain.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
Information: 402-880-9402
Auditions for this show: February 19 & 20 - 7:00 P.M.
- May 19-21st, 2006 (Friday-Sunday) Third weekend of May:
- Florence Days - Details
- May 20: Florence Days Parade, 1:00-3:00 P.M. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
- Children's carnival in Mormon Park (())
- Music in the park - Shadow Ridge (at 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) (Mormon Park). (())
- Beer garden on the Keirle House lawn - Noon to 10 P.M., 3017 Mormon Street ()
- Vintage Car Show following the parade at Florence Home, 7915 N. 30th Street (()).
- Open house, free blood pressure check, free computer sessions, and a bake sale from 9 A.M. to Noon, at the Florence Home, 7915 N. 30th Street (()).
- May 19-21th, 2006 (Friday-Sunday):
- Florentine Players Melodrama,
"Is that the hat that robbed you?"
Written by: Chris Carter and Kelly Adams
Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or in person after April 19th at Bakers: 402-451-7070, 7312 N 30th, St. (()), NoFrills: 402-408-1040, 7402 N 30th, St. (()), and Florence Drug Town: 402-451-8843, 8401 N 30th, St. (()).
Curtain at 7:30 P.M. Fri-Sat & 2:00 P.M. Sunday Matinee
Doors open 1 hour before curtain.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
Information: 402-880-9402
- Auditions for this show: February 19 & 20 - 7:00 P.M.
- May 20th, 2006 (Saturday):
- May 20-21st (Saturday-Sunday): Florence Mill Open House & sneak preview of upcoming Art Show Florence Mill Open House & sneak preview of upcoming Art Show
9102 North 30th Street (()).
Open 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on May 15th only.
- June 2006
- June 1st-August 31st, 2006:
- Connor Meigs Memorial Gallery Florence Mill
"Art by Connor Meigs" (and the Meigs family)
Location: Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street (()).
- June 26th, 2006 (Monday):
- North Omaha Commercial Club Annual Picnic. (See mixed details)
Location: at North Omaha Airport (North 72nd and Highway 36) (()).
Time: 5:30 P.M.
- July 2006
- July 28th (Friday):
- Florenteenies - 2006 July Show.
Information: 402-880-9402
Time: Doors open at 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. CDT
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- August 2006
- August 25-26th (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2006 August Murder Mystery - "Next of Kin". (Details)
A Hawaiian themed Luau
Don't forget to dress for the Costume Contest! (Hint: The Audience is part of the show).
Prizes will be Awarded to the Best of the Best Costume!
Catering by - Justin Thyme of Ralston
Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
Information: 402-502-2444
Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 6:30 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- September 2006
- September 9th (Saturday after Labor Day):
- Florentine Players Garage Sale (At the time, the Garage Sale was tentative due to remodeling in the firebarn; never heard if it happened or not).
Accepting donations after July 1 (Call Char:: 402-551-5594)
Information: 402-880-9402
Time: 9-5 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- September 16th (Saturday):
- St. Phillip Neri Annual Parish Festival. Details
Time: Noon-11 P.M.
Location of event: 8200 N 30th St.
Cost: Free
Contact Phone: Rectory Office: 402-455-1289 Tim Kiuntke/Publicity Chair: 402-571-8600.
Located at 8200 North 30th Street (30th Mormon Street) (())
- October 2006
- October 7th (Saturday) and 8th (Sunday):
- North Omaha Pottery Tour at the Florence Mill.
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street (())
Information: 402-551-1233
- October 7th (Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2006 Craft Show.
Information: 402-880-9402
Time: Doors open at 11:00 P.M.; show starts at 12:00 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- October 20th-21st (Friday-Saturday) (ATTENTION: Friday is Sold Out!!!):
- Florentine Players - 2006 October Murder Mystery
(Terror Murder Mystery name: The Curse of the Full Moon Hotel).
Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the show).
Catering by: Attitude on Food
Dinner is: Lettuce Salad, Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravey (Get it, Tee Hee) & Pumpkin Pie for Dessert!
Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
Information and Tockets: 402-502-2444
Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 6:30 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- November 2006
- December 2006
- December 2nd-24th:
- Mormon Trail Center Gingerbread House Display
3215 State Street, ()
Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 402-453-9372.
Gingerbread House Display is open to the public. See Mormon Trail Center page for more details about the Morman Trail Center.
- December 3rd:
- Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Florence
Location: Mormon Park, 30th and State Street (())
- Lighting takes place on Sunday at 5:30 P.M.
- Coffee and Cocoa will be served.
- No reservation is required.
- Also the Bank of Florence will have open hours from 3:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
- Come get your picture taken with Santa. Then join us over at the park.
- December 9th, 2006 (Saturday):
- Christmas with Santa (Details)
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
Open 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. 402-880-9402.
- December 16th, 2006 (Saturday):
- Caroling Party (Details)
Starts at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
From 5:30 P.M. to 11 P.M. 402-880-9402.
Bring drink, appetizer, and soup to share.
We visit shut-ins to sing. See Details for full itinerary
Others
We rest and prepare for another year from January to early May, although there will be Florentine Players performances starting in January or February, and the Douglas County Historical Society may have some events near Florence that are listed as well.
