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Morn. Twilight: 7:15 A.M.
Sunrise: 7:46 A.M.
Sunset: 4:58 P.M.
Duration: 9h, 12m
Eve. Twilight: 5:29 A.M.
Visible Light: 10h, 13m
2009 Events
2009
Past and Current Events in Historic Florence:
- January 2009
- February 2009
- February 6th, 2009 (Friday):
- Florentine Players
"Night at the Improv"
Ticket Prices: $10 Show Only.
For Reservations Call: 402-502-2444.
Show: 7:00 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street (
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An Original Production by StroKo Productions, aka Derek Kowal, Shannelle Kowal, JD Stroebel, and Stuart Anderson
- February 22nd-23rd, 2009 (Sunday-Monday):
- March 2009
- March 7th, 2009 (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 2009
- April 5th, 2009 (Palm Sunday):
- St. Philip Neri Church 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 P.M. CDT
- Event Cost: Adult $7.50; Kids (6-12) $4.00; Under 5 Free
- Contact Phone: Rim Kiuntke / 402-571-8600
Invites you to their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 1st 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!
Elevator also available for handicap access.
Located at St Philip Neri Blessed Sacrament Parish, 8200 N 30th St ()
- May 2009
- May 1-31st, 2009:
- Florence Mill's ArtLoft:,
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday-Sunday.
Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street ()
Open 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on May 9th only.
Reception for the Artist, Was tentative (never provided): May 16, 2009* from 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Information: 402-551-1233
- May 8-9th, 2009 (Friday-Saturday) (and 15-16 (Friday-Saturday)):
- Florentine Players Melodrama,
"Give 'Em The Ol' Razzle Dazzle"
Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or in person after April 18th at
Florence (Hy-Vee) Drug Town Pharmacy (()).
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
- May 9th, 2009 (Saturday) Second weekend of May:
- Florence Days - Details
- Florence Days Parade, 1-3 P.M. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
- There are several new entries in this very special year's parade. See Details | See pictures from the 2007 parade.
- 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 ().
- Music in the park - Was tentative (unknown, never provided): Shadow Ridge (at 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) (Mormon Park). (())
- May 9th, 2009 (Saturday):
- Florence Mill Open House & sneak preview of Summer Art Show
9102 North 30th Street ().
- June 2009
- June:
- Stephanie Olesh, 2009 Recipient of the Connor Meigs Award *
- On display through June 30, 2009 at the Florence Mill ArtLoft.
- June 7 Opening Reception, 1:30-4:30 P.M.
- June 22nd, 2009 (Monday):
- July 2009
- July 31st & August 1st (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2009 July "The Ultimate Variety Show!
Florenteenies will be involved in this show too.
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 2009
- September 2009
- September 26th:
- Florentine Players "Taste of Florence" and Garage Sale.
Accepting donations after July 1
Information: 402-880-9402
Time: 9-5 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- October 2009
- October 3rd-4th, 2009:
- October 23rd-24th (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2009 October Murder Mystery.
Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the show).
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 ()
- October 24th (Saturday):
- AUCTION TO SUPPORT SERVICE TO THE POOR Notre Dame Convent Auction.
Live and On-line Auction for Religious Art and Antiques 10:00 A.M.
- Antiques, furniture, trunks, chapel pews, artwork, religious statues, sacred art, dishes/china and more.
Time: Doors open at 8:30 A.M.
Located at 3501 State Street ()
Online auction at www.yourauctionsolutions.com
- November 2009
- December 2009
- December 6th:
- 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.
- The Bank of Florence will have open hours from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. CST
- Come get your picture taken with Santa. Then join us over at the park.
- December 11th-12th (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2009 December Murder Mystery - Murder at the Office Christmas Party.
Wear your best (or worst Christmas outfit) - or not! "Party" is a totally interactive blast - it will just kill you . . or at least someone! Treats and drinks available.
Ticket Prices: $10 (at the door).
Information: 402-502-2444
Time: Doors open at 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. CST
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- Details
- December 19th, 2009 (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.
