The Community Foundation Brings the Nebraska Wine & Jazz Festival Back to Kearney for Year Four
February 14, 2011
Contact: Laurel Rosado, Outreach Coordinator, Kearney Area Community Foundation, 308-237-3114
KEARNEY – The Nebraska Wine & Jazz Festival will be held in Kearney on May 20-21, 2011. This statewide celebration is coming back for the fourth time to showcase wines from a number of Nebraska wineries and feature jazz music performed by Nebraska musicians.
The Kearney Area Community Foundation will be coordinating the event. This Festival will give recognition to Nebraska wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms, a value added segment of the Nebraska agri-tourism industry, as well as highlight talented musicians from across our great state. Proceeds from the event will go to the Foundation’s general fund used for operating the organization, as well as giving grants back to the community.
Hosting the event at the city’s parking lot north of the Museum of Nebraska Art’s (MONA), on “The Bricks” of Downtown Kearney, will continue to provide great ambiance to the event. Attendees will pay an admission fee and receive a souvenir glass to sample Nebraska wines and hear outstanding Nebraska jazz musicians. Patrons will also have the opportunity to purchase their favorite wine from one of Nebraska’s premier vineyards, as well as delicious food from local vendors.
More information will be coming in the weeks ahead. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, call Laurel Rosado at the Kearney Area Community Foundation at 308-237-3114.
NOTE: Please add this event to your organization’s community calendar of events.
Rural Corps Openings
Rural Corps of South Central Nebraska: An AmeriCorps Program is looking for new members. There are openings at the United Way and the Great Platte River Road Archway! Members receive a cash stipend. For more information on this wonderful opportunity go to www.ruralcorps.org or email stirtzg@unk.edu.
Foundation Honors Outstanding Giving
The Kearney Area Community Foundation hosted the 5th Annual Philanthropy
Awards ceremony on Thursday, October 28th, 2010, at the Kearney Holiday Inn.
This year we honored Dr. L.R. and Jane Smith, Todd and Lois Thalken and
Cash-Wa Distributing for their outstanding giving in our community.
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| Dr. L.R. and Jane Smith | Todd and Lois Thalken | Cash-Wa Distributing |
| Philanthropist Award | Volunteer Award | Corporate Award |
About the Awards
The “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards will honor individuals, families and businesses that have encouraged and supported charitable stewardship in the Kearney area. Three awards will be given in the categories of Volunteer, Corporate and Philanthropist.
Volunteer: Given to an individual, couple or family who has contributed their time and energy to successful fundraising efforts, through exceptional leadership in coordinating and/or motivating other volunteers to raise funds in or around the Kearney area.
Corporate: Given to a business/corporation in or around the Kearney area which has contributed financial support to the advancement of philanthropy, and which has encouraged employees and other businesses to contribute through volunteerism and financial support.
Philanthropist: Given to an individual, couple or family who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable stewardship in or around the Kearney area, and whose generosity motivates others to contribute their philanthropic support.
Community members will have an opportunity to nominate individuals, families and businesses in any of the three categories. A panel of local judges will make the final selections from the nominations.
Smiths, Thalkens and Cash-Wa Distributing to Be Honored
September 29th, 2010
The Kearney Area Community Foundation will award the fifth annual “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards October 28th. The Community Foundation will be honoring Dr. L.R. and Jane Smith, Todd and Lois Thalken and Cash-Wa Distributing.
The “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards will honor individuals and businesses that have encouraged and supported charitable stewardship in the Kearney area. Three awards will be given in the categories of Volunteer, Corporate and Philanthropist.
Volunteer: Given to an individual who has contributed their time and energy to successful fundraising efforts, through exceptional leadership in coordinating and/or motivating other volunteers to raise funds in or around the Kearney area.
Corporate: Given to a business/corporation in or around the Kearney area which has contributed financial support to the advancement of philanthropy, and which has encouraged employees and other businesses to contribute through volunteerism and financial support.
Philanthropist: Given to an individual or family who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable stewardship in or around the Kearney area, and whose generosity motivates others to contribute their philanthropic support.
Dr. L.R. and Jane Smith will be awarded the Philanthropist Award, Todd and Lois Thalken will be awarded the Volunteer Award, and Cash-Wa Distributing will be awarded the Corporate Award.
Awards will be presented at the Kearney Area Community Foundation Annual Dinner October 28, 2010, at the Holiday Inn. Seating will be limited. Tickets can be purchased for $40.00 by contacting the Kearney Area Community Foundation before October 21st.
Kearney Area Community Foundation is located at 2207 Central Avenue. Contact us at 308-237-3114 or by emailing kacf@kearneyfoundation.org.