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SUMMARY:The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
DESCRIPTION:The Science Club at Yates Illuminates will organize during April as a regular session of The Science Club (meeting every other Saturday) on April 6\, and April 20\, from 1:30 to 4:30. Youth 6-16 are welcome. Parents of youth under 11 must stay with the youth and contribute to learning and doing the activities. During this time enjoy  solar powered hydrogen fuel cell model cars\, programmable buildable robot cars\, renewable energy sources buildable kits\, basic electricity buildable kits\, lego kits focusing on the Apollo\, Space Shuttle\, and Artemis rocket and moon landing ahead programs and much more.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/the-science-club-at-yates-illuminates/2024-04-20/
LOCATION:Yates Illuminates\, 3260 Davenport Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Yates Illuminates Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:On April 28\, Yates Illuminates will hold its site wide grand opening. The Science Club and the Bellevue Amateur Radio Club will partner to host an Amateur Radio Kids on the Air event\, for youth 6-16 and youth at heart of any age. Other science activities planned as well including genetics and astronomy. Plus\, two Foosball tables with free play and coaching available.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/yates-illuminates-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Yates Illuminates\, 3260 Davenport Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Science Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront.  This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature\, astronomy\, chemistry\, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). \nScience Sunday Activities: \n\nApril 6 – Tin Foil Watercolor Eggs \n\n\nApril 13 – Seed Bombs \n\n\nApril 27 – Make your own Constellation  \n\n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-sunday-3/2025-04-13/
LOCATION:Omaha RiverFront\, 1001 Douglas Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Food & Drink,Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164614
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SUMMARY:Techie Tuesday: Value Line
DESCRIPTION:This “mini” class\, at The City of Kearney Public Library\, reviews one of the online resources available to you for FREE with your library card. This month\, we’ll be learning about Value Line. Join us on Zoom for a quick overview of the main features of this resource\, and how to access it with your library card. Participants will receive an email invitation to the Zoom meeting the day of the class. \nPlease log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/techie-tuesday-value-line/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T190000
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SUMMARY:Kennedy STEAM Family Night
DESCRIPTION:Kennedy Elementary School is once again hosting a STEAM Family Night on Thursday\, April 17\, from 5:30-7pm featuring Robotics\, Rockets\, Hovercrafts\, Fire Truck\, Urban Gardening\, 3D Pens\, Water Science\, Laser Cutting and more! \nCome and enjoy awesome opportunities in Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art and Mathematics. Food\, Fun and Family time for ALL.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/kennedy-steam-night-2/
LOCATION:Howard Kennedy Elementary Schoool\, 2906 N 30th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Science Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront by the slides.  This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature\, astronomy\, chemistry\, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). \nScience Sunday Activities: \n\nApril 12 – Pi Bracelet Making  \n\n\nApril 19 – Constellation Making \n\n\nApril 26 – Seed balls (please note we will be moving to the Lewis & Clark Landing for the Earth Day celebration on this day)  \n\n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-sunday-3-2/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Omaha RiverFront\, 1001 Douglas Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Food & Drink,Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Hidden Figures
DESCRIPTION:Join NE SciFest and NASA Nebraska Space Grant for a free showing of “Hidden Figures.” \nThe film recounts the true story of the African-American mathematics genius\, Katherine Johnson\, and her two fellow colleagues\, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson\, who helped NASA win the Space Race. Using their mathematical calculations\, John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. \nDoors open at 6:30pm\, movie begins at 7pm. \nFor free tickets email your name and ticket quantity to nescifest@gmail.com. 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/hidden-figures/
LOCATION:Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater\, 1340 Mike Fahey St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant for a tour with Conservation Nebraska on April 17th from 6-8pm! The tour will provide an overview of the plant and highlight water conservation efforts. \nThere are no age requirements\, but adults should accompany small children. People attending the tour are required to wear closed-toed shoes. Since the majority of the tour requires walking outdoors\, please dress for all weather conditions. \nViewing most of the treatment process requires walking up stairs\, some of which are difficult for those afraid of heights. \nPlease refer to the map in the comments section for parking instructions: If the front gate is closed upon arrival\, please press the button on the call box (green circle on map) and staff will open the gate (red line). Then park in any available spot in the upper parking lot (orange rectangle). Enter through the double doors of the front office and let the secretary on duty know you are here for a tour. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/missouri-river-wastewater-treatment-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant\, 5600 10th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Science (general),Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T133000
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SUMMARY:Engineer Her Future
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into the world of engineering and discover what the future holds for aspiring engineers! \n\nPut on by the Society of Women Engineers at University of Nebraska-Lincoln\, this event is for 8th grade students with any interest in pursuing STEM careers. Sign up and enjoy a fun day full of activities and explorations into engineering to help spark new interests! \nRegistration ends on April 10.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/engineer-her-future/
LOCATION:UNL Kiewit Hall\, 1700 Vine St.\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000
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SUMMARY:Science Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront by the slides.  This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature\, astronomy\, chemistry\, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). \nScience Sunday Activities: \n\nApril 12 – Pi Bracelet Making  \n\n\nApril 19 – Constellation Making \n\n\nApril 26 – Seed balls (please note we will be moving to the Lewis & Clark Landing for the Earth Day celebration on this day)  \n\n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-sunday-3-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Omaha RiverFront\, 1001 Douglas Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Food & Drink,Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T150000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Quest
DESCRIPTION:If you love digging into your ancestral past\, this is the study hall for you! Use the Kearney Public Library‘s resources to help you in your quest. This class won’t teach you what to do\, but volunteers from the Buffalo County Historical Society and library staff will be there to give assistance when needed. So\, if you enjoy delving into your ancestry but haven’t been finding time to work on it — come search with us! \nThis study hall is a partnership between the library and Buffalo County Historical Society\, and meets in the Maker Space.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/genealogy-quest-2/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Medicine,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T160000
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CREATED:20260203T201618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184459Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Design Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The UNL College of Engineering’s annual Senior Design Showcase\, Nebraska’s premier undergraduate engineering student design event\, is scheduled for Friday\, April 24 in Kiewit Hall on UNL’s City Campus. \nThis event highlights new and innovative projects from teams of graduating seniors from across the college. Their projects reflect real-world professional challenges\, environments and\, in some cases\, collaborations with industry clients to develop products and devices that could have immediate impact. \nThe showcase is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/senior-design-showcase/
LOCATION:UNL Kiewit Hall\, 1700 Vine St.\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general),Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164615
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T162843Z
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SUMMARY:Science Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront by the slides.  This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature\, astronomy\, chemistry\, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). \nScience Sunday Activities: \n\nApril 12 – Pi Bracelet Making  \n\n\nApril 19 – Constellation Making \n\n\nApril 26 – Seed balls (please note we will be moving to the Lewis & Clark Landing for the Earth Day celebration on this day)  \n\n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/science-sunday-3-2/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Omaha RiverFront\, 1001 Douglas Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Food & Drink,Health & Medicine,Plants,Science (general),Technology
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