2012 Events and Meetings

Florence is proud of its events. From May to New Years, we have our major events and the Florentine Players have events throughout the year. Read more details on each one. Several events are yearly neighborhood traditions. "Florence Days" is celebrated in May. The holiday season is celebrated with Christmas Tree Lighting in Florence Park by the Florence Historical Foundation, along with the annual Gingerbread display at the Mormon Trail Center from early December until Christmas Eve. Florence organization meeting dates are shown on the organizations page. See left side for events for today, tomorrow, and the upcoming weekend.

Some events are recurring events. Some dates shown are based on past year information. Some details for later in the year events may change. Check with any contacts for confirmation. Florence Futures Foundation makes an effort to provide accurate information, however, we do not guarantee the accuracy of any event details.

2012 Events in Historic Florence:*

All 2012 events have not been officially supplied. All items on this page have been deducted by the web developer from the 2011 schedule, and are likely correct. The non-tentative Florentine Players information based on data published by the Florentine Players is likely very correct. Some Florentine Players information is based on past year events because the data has not been updated by the Florentine Players, and therefore labeled as tentative. End of year Holiday events (Gingerbread, Tree Lighting, Caroling) have been consistent and also likely correct.

Events in question are the NOCC picnic, Boy Scouts event, Notre Dame Convent Auction, and possibly Antique Auction, Florentine Players December Melodrama, Garage Sales, and other events. Also details of Florence Days may vary from below, such as band, or locations, or time of day. Updates and confirmations needed as soon as possible; the world is watching and already asking for 2012 information.

May 18, 2012 (3rd Friday of each month):
- Punch and Cookies for new U.S. citizens.
  U.S. Federal Building, 4th Floor.
  16th Street ().
  From: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
February 26th-27th, 2012 (Sunday-Monday):
- Florentine Players audition for May Melodrama ("Only a Miner's Daughter" OR "Curses! Shafted again!"),
  Time: 7:00 P.M.
  Information 402-871-8791 or 402-880-9402
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
Tentative:* March 3rd, 2012 (Saturday):
- Boy Scout Railroad Fest.
  Earn your Boy Scout Railroad Merit Badge in one day.
  Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Florence First two hours are at the Florence Depot, 9126 North 30th Street .
  At 2 P.M. the event moves to the Mormon Trail Center 8283 N. 34th Street,
  From: 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.
March 9th-10th, 2012 (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players March Production - "The Leprechaun Prom",
  Time: 7:30 P.M.
  Information 402-880-9402
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
April 1st, 2012 (Palm Sunday):
- St. Philip Neri Church Annual Roast Beef Dinner
- Location: St Philip Neri Parish at 8200 N 30th St (In Omaha's Historic Florence Area)
- Event Start Time: 11:30 am
- Event End Time: 6 P.M.
- Event Cost: Adult $7.50; Kids (6-12) $4.00; Under 5 Free
- Contact Phone: Tim Kiuntke / 402-571-8600
  Invites you to their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 1st from 11:30 - 6 P.M., downstairs in the Parish Center.
  Featuring tender sliced roast beef with all the fixings, and delicious homemade salads & desserts. Takeouts available too!
  Elevator also available for handicap access.
  Located at St Philip Neri Parish, 8200 N 30th St
May 2-31st, 2012:
- Florence Mill's ArtLoft: Simply Agrarian: Selections from the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art
- Time: 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday-Sunday.
  Reception for the Curator, May 12, 2012 at 2:30 P.M.
  Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street
  Information: 402-551-1233
May 10th-12th, 2012 (Thursday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players Melodrama,
  "Only a Miner's Daughter" OR "Curses! Shafted again!
  Ticket Prices: $10, Seniors & Groups of 8 or more: $8, available by mail, or at the door.
  Curtain at 7:30 P.M. Thu-Fri-Sat
  Doors open 1 hour before curtain.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
  Information 402-871-8791 or 402-880-9402
May 12th, 2012 (Saturday) Second weekend of May:
- Florence Days
  - Florence Days Parade, 1-3 P.M. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
    - Announcement
    - There are several new entries in this very special year's parade. See Parade Details | See pictures from the 2007 parade.
Tentative:* June 18th, 2012 (Monday):
- North Omaha Commercial Club Annual Picnic. (See picnic details)
  Location: at North Omaha Airport (North 72nd and Highway 36) ().
  Time: 5:30 P.M.
August 24th & 25th (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - "Florence Farce"
  Florenteenies will be involved in this show too (welcome to audition).
  Information 402-880-9402
  Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M., Show starts at 7:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
August 19th, 2012:
- Community BBQ (Details)
- Location: Florence Park (Mormon Park). ()
- Event Start Time: 2:00 P.M.
October 6th-7th, 2012:
- North Hills Pottery Tour at the Florence Mill
  Located at Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th Street
- Times:
  - Saturday: 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
  - Sunday: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
- Full Pottry Tour details
- Information: 402-551-1233
October 19th-20th (Friday-Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2012 October Fall Follies.
  Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the melodrama).
  Ticket Prices: $15 (Reservations required).
  Information 402-502-2444
  Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M., Show starts at 7:00 P.M.
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
October 21st (Sunday):
- Tombstone Tour - 2012.
  Learn about some of Omaha's historic citizens and drink a toast to the departed on a motor coach-tour of three of Omaha's oldest cemeteries - Prospect Hill, Forest Lawn and Holy Sepulchre. Appetizers, refreshments and a 12-page cemetery booklet provided. The tour begins and ends at the Crook House, Historic Fort Omaha.
  Ticket Prices: $40 (Reservations required).
  Time: 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
  Located at Douglas County Historical Society, 5730 N. 30 St, #11B
  Information 402-455-9990
November 17th-January 1st:
- Mormon Trail Center Gingerbread House Display
  8283 N. 34th Street,
  Open 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 402-453-9372.
  Gingerbread House Display is open to the public. See Mormon Trail Center page for more details.
Tentative:* December 2nd:
- Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Florence
  Location: Mormon Park, 30th and State Street ()
  - Lighting takes place on Sunday at 5:30 P.M.
  - Coffee and Cocoa will be served.
  - No reservation is required.
  - Also the Bank of Florence will have open hours from 3:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
    - Come get your picture taken with Santa. Then join us over at the park.
December 8th (Saturday):
- Florentine Players - 2012 December A Florence Children's Christmas Event
  Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
Tentative:* December 15th, 2012 (Saturday):
- Caroling Party
  Starts at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street
  From 5:30 P.M. to 11 P.M. 402-880-9402.
  Bring drink, appetizer, and soup to share.
  We visit shut-ins to sing. See Details for full itenerary

2011 Events in Florence

We rest and prepare for another year from January to early May.