Saturday, June 22
- An outdoor concert featuring the band, Avaricious, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.in the center court amphitheatre at Village Pointe Shopping Center, 168th and W. Dodge Road in Omaha.
- Elkhorn Community Theatre will present Shrek the Musical, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Elkhorn High School, 1401 Veterans Drive. Tickets are available at the door, or at a reduced price online at www.ElkhornCommunityTheatre.com.
- The American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Saviour's Baptist Church, 20230 Hopper Street in Elkhorn. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
- A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership organization will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Elkhorn Eagles Club, 20276 Wirt Street.To purchase advance tickets, contact Jesse Bubke at 402-660-6825. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Sunday, June 23
- Elkhorn Community Theatre will present Shrek the Musical, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Elkhorn High School, 1401 Veterans Drive. Tickets are available at the door, or at a reduced price online at www.ElkhornCommunityTheatre.com.

Tuesday, June 25
- The Elkhorn Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Museum, 20601 Glenn Street in Elkhorn. For more information, call Patsy Schmidt at 402-238-2571.
- The American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Methodist Women's Hospital, 707 N. 190th Plaza in Elkhorn. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
- A resume writing class will be offered at 6:30 p.m. at the Valley Public Library, 232 N. Spruce Street.Connie Bottger from Midland University will help participants create a resume that will make an impact, and answer questions about searching for a job and interviews. A limited number of computers will be available; a space for your laptop and other devices will also be available. For more information or to pre-register, contact Claire Bushong at 402-359-9924 or cbushong@valley.omhcoxmail.com.
- An adult program, Crafting with Book Pages, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Elkhorn Branch Library, 2100 Reading Plaza. Connie Cajka will show participants how to use old books to decorate common household items. For more information, call 402-289-4367.

Wednesday, June 26
- The Valley Public Library, 232 N. Spruce Street, will host a special event, Dig into Art!, at 2 p.m. featuring artist Anna Weyhrich, who will lead participants in creative projects. The event is part of the library's Summer Reading Program. For more information, call 402-359-9924.

Thursday, June 27
- A family event, Raptor Recovery, will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Branch Library, 2100 Reading Plaza. A Raptor Recovery educator will give participants a closer look at some of Nebraska's native raptors. Program is limited to the first 65 participants, on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call 402-289-4367.

Friday, June 28
- A hydrant party will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. in the south parking lot of Bennington Elementary School, 11620 N. 156th Street.
- The Waterloo Public Library, 23704 Cedar Drive, will host a Family Night Event, Star Wars Night at the Library at 7 p.m. Bring your camera and take pictures with costumed Star Wars characters.
- A Teen Movie Time will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Branch Library, 2100 Reading Plaza. Participants will watch a film that goes beneath the surface. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 402-289-4367.

Saturday, June 29
- The Waterloo Public Library, 23704 Cedar Drive, will host a "Senior Coffee" from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone 55 or older is invited to stop by for coffee, goodies, games or a visit.
- An outdoor concert featuring the band, The Innocence, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.in the center court amphitheatre at Village Pointe Shopping Center, 168th and W. Dodge Road in Omaha.
- A family event, Healthy Eating for Growing Bodies, will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Branch Library, 2100 Reading Plaza. No Frills dietician Jennifer Meyer will present an interactive program for kids. Learn how to make healthy choices from the five food groups. Participants will make a healthy snack following the presentation. For more information, call 402-289-4367.

Sunday, June 30
- The American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elkhorn Hills United Methodist Church, 20227 Veterans Drive in Elkhorn. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, July 2
- A program for teens, Forensics, will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Branch Library, 2100 Reading Plaza. Participants, who must be 11-19 years old (grades 6-12), will experiment with fingerprints and help solve a mystery by learning about fingerprints and other critical details at crime scenes. The program is limited to the first 15 participants on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call 402-289-436.

Friday, July 5
- A Teen Movie Time will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Branch Library, 2100 Reading Plaza. Participants will watch a film that goes beneath the surface. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 402-289-4367.

Saturday, July 6
- An outdoor concert featuring the band, Hardwood Dash, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.in the center court amphitheatre at Village Pointe Shopping Center, 168th and W. Dodge Road in Omaha.

Tuesday, July 9
- A program for tweens and teens, Candy Sushi, will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Branch Library, 2100 Reading Plaza. Participants will use desserts and candies to create moch sushi. For more information, call 402-289-4367.

Ongoing Events

Mondays-Saturdays
- The Christian Outreach Program-Elkhorn (COPE) is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the basement of Community of Grace Church, 3434 N. 204th Street in Elkhorn, offering assistance to low-income familes in Western Douglas County and accepting donations. For more information, call 402-616-2330.

Tuesdays
- Fresh Hope, a Christian Support Group for those suffering from mood disorders and for their loved ones, meets at 7 p.m. at Community of Grace Church, 3434 N. 204th Street in Elkhorn. For more information, call 402-763-9255 or visit www.FreshHope.us.

Thursdays
- The Elkhorn Historical Society Museum, 20601 Glenn Street in Elkhorn, will be open from 1-3 p.m. Displays include artifacts from Elkhorn businesses and residents. For more information, visit www.elkhornhistory.org.

Thursdays and Saturdays
- Free clothing is available at Angels Attic at United Faith Community Church, 218 W. Gardiner, Valley. Open 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, or call the church office for an appointment, 402-359-5160.