2008 Events

    Click above for information                                   Click above for information
           on a simple way to                                                 on a simple way to
        help kids and schools                                             earn $'s for Pioneers

Take Your Child to Work Day
April 24th
1314 Douglas Street & 19th & Douglas
Omaha, NE
Children and young guests of Qwest employees participate in various activities to learn about Qwest and the telecommunications industry. The Pioneers brings Project Connect to the day. Project Connect is a series of 7 web-based learning applications that combine a fun, gaming experience with educational content related to our everyday experiences with telecommunications technology. Contact Kathy Herman at kathleen.herman@qwest.com or Lois.Johnson@qwest.com for more information.

Children's Groundwater Festival
May 13th
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Central Community College & College Park
Grand Island, NE
The purpose of the event is to educate 4th & 5th grade students about groundwater and its relationship to other natural resources in a fun & interactive atmosphere. While participating in hands-on activities, stage shows, and exhibits, students will discover their potential for environmental stewardship & learn how working together can impact natural resources conservation. Contact Kathy Herman at kathleen.herman@qwest.com for more information.

Women's Shelter Drive
April 21- May 30
1314 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE
We will be collecting paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, dryer sheets, sidewalk chalk, coloring books, and crayons for the benefit of the local Women's Shelter. Contact Kathy Herman at kathleen.herman@qwest.com or Lois.Johnson@qwest.com for more information.

Membership Drive
April 30
1314 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE
Increase membership and participation for Spring Into Action Volunteerism

Waffleman Breakfast
August 10 9:30A - 12:30P
Platt Duetsche Society
1315 W Anna
Grand Island, NE

Back To School
August
Qwest Bldgs
Omaha, NE
Collect school supplies for the needy

NE Junk Jaunt
September 26, 27 & 28
Grand Island, NE
300 Mile Continuous Yard Sale
30-35 Central NE towns participate
Last yr 20,000 people from 32 states & 70 of the 90 counties attended

Annual Soup & Dessert Supper
October 14 5:00P-7:30P
American Legion Club
1914 W Capital Ave
Grand Island, NE
Part of proceeds go to our troops

Pioneers Membership Drive and Birthday Party
November 5
1314 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE
Increase membership and celebrate the Pioneers 97 Birthday

Douglas County Hospital Holiday Wishes
November - December (Exact dates to be determined later)
Qwest Bldgs
Omaha, NE
Purchase and deliver presents for long-term care patients at Douglas County Hospital

Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Dates To Be Determined
Locations To Be Determined
Ring holiday bells for the Salvation Army

Food Bank
Dates To Be Determined
Qwest Bldgs
Omaha, NE
Collect non-parishable food for our local food bank

Military Support
Collect and send clothing, books, and other items along with cards and messages
Contact Kathy Herman (402-422-4593) or Lois Johnson (402-422-8642)

Career Closet
Collect appropriate clothing for men and women job interviews as well as a small wardrobe for starting a job or job training
Contact Kathy Herman (402-422-4593) or Lois Johnson (402-422-8642)

Hug A Bear
Provide comfort to children in traumatic or unfamiliar situations. Donated to public safety, fire, rescue and emergency medical personnel to be given to children
Contact Kathy Herman (402-422-4593) or Lois Johnson (402-422-8642)

Be sure to check the Nebraska section on the events page to learn of upcoming activities and events in Nebraska.