Lincoln Wellness Restaurant Co-op Program
In the interest of a healthier Lincoln, we've created a way to help keep that New Year's resolution for eating better. Nebraska Heart is partnering with Lincoln's premier dining establishments and challenged their award-winning chefs to create some new heart-healthy dishes. Look for table tents at your favorite bistro. And you never know, we might even pick up the tab...
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Wellness Tip:
Exercising
When working out, be sure to spend some time on the exercise bike or treadmill. This increases your cardiovascular fitness, which will help you feel younger and give you more energy. Strength training is very important as well, as it lowers blood pressure
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Lincoln, NE 68526
Ten Things To Do In Lincoln This Month
As we all know, the best way to get to know your community is to GET OUT and experience it! That's why we dedicated this page to showcasing ten things that any Lincolnite can experience in any given month. It could be anything from a family fun run to a children's book reading to free yoga classes at a local fitness center. If it's interesting, entertaining and active, we'll put it up here! And you never know - you might see some NH staff at these events as well. Because we want to take in the sights and activities in Lincoln just as much as you do!
Do you have an event in the coming months that should be featured on this page? Click on the contact information at left to submit your information.
10 Things To Do In Lincoln: September
- North Lincoln Art Crawl
- Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Western Kentucky
- Pizza & Picasso
- Take Control of Your Cholesterol
- Antony and Cleopatra
- Hispanic Heritage Festival – El Festival de las Américas
- Volleyball: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Kansas Jayhawks
- Free Blood Pressure Screening
- Lincoln Arts Festival
- Ballroom Dance Lessons
Friday, September 3
Various Art Galleries
5:00-7:00 pm: International Quilt Studies Center
5:00-8:00 pm: Lux Center for the Arts, Against the Wall
5:00-9:00 pm: Salt Creek Potters Workshop, Mo Java Cafe
6:00-9:00 pm: 9 Muses
6:00-10:00 pm: The lichen
Saturday, September 4
Memorial Stadium
Come watch the Huskers take on Western Kentucky in their season opener at Memorial Stadium. if you can't make it to the game, head to a local restaurant or friend's basement to catch the action!
Thursday, September 9
6:30-8:00 pm
LUX Center for the Arts
2601 N 48th St
$40 for up to 4 family members, $3 for each additional person
Enjoy dinner and a family-friendly activity at LUX Center for the Arts! Every second Thursday of the month, LUX invites families to enjoy pizza and art as they create family-friendly collaborative projects. Be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time!
Call 402.466.8692 for more information
September 9-10
9:30-10:30 am Saturday, 2:00-3:00 pm Sunday
Westfield Gateway Mall
Join Beth Brey, Mid-Level Provider, to learn about cholesterol, risk factors and lifestyle changes to lower your risk of heart disease. Proper treatment of high cholesterol reduces the risk of cardiac death, heart attacks, revascularization procedures and peripheral artery disease by 25-50 percent. Sponsored by Nebraska Heart.
For more information, call 402.328.3865
September 16-19, 23-26
7:30 pm
Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O Street
$18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students
Come to the Swan Theatre at Wyuka to take in a play by William Shakespeare, performed by Flatwater Shakespeare.
For more information, call 402.473.2897 or visit www.flatwatershakespeare.org
Sunday, September 19
12:00-6:00 pm
Antelope Park, 27th & A Streets
The annual Hispanic Heritage Festival is Lincoln's only community event that celebrates the richness of the Latin American cultures represented in Nebraska. Enjoy music, dance, food and cultural exhibits.
For more information, call 402.474.3950 or visit www.elcentrodelasamericas.org
Wednesday, September 22
7:00 pm
UNL Coliseum, N 13th & Vine Streets
For more information, call 402.472.1132 or visit www.huskers.com
Thursday, September 23
7:30-9:30 am
Westfield Gateway Mall
Nebraska Heart offers free blood pressure screenings twice a month. Visit the Nebraska Heart table, located next to the customer service desk, at Westfield Gateway Mall in Lincoln.
September 25-26
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday
SouthPointe Pavilions
Enjoy viewing and purchasing works of art while listening to music in this fun and family-friendly atmosphere. Now in its 10th year, the Lincoln Arts Festival is a can't-miss event!
For more information, call 402.471.2114 or visit www.artscene.org
Tuesday, September 28
7:00-8:30 pm
Pla Mor Ballroom, 6600 West O Street
Get your heart pumping with some enjoyable dance classes at Pla Mor!
$20 per class
For more information, call 402.475.4030 or visit www.plamorballroom.com