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Old Benson Photos & Videos Wanted!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

To commemorate the past 125 years, we are collecting vintage photos and videos of Benson’s past. If you have images of the buildings, people and/or places from 1887 through 1990, please share them with us! We’ll make digital copies and … Continue reading →

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Quasquicentennial

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Quasquicentennial (Noun) [kwos-kwi-sen-ten-ee-uhl] quas·qui·cen·ten·ni·al 1) 125th anniversary. 2) A celebration to mark such an anniversary.

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Happy New Year! Free “Benson 125″ T-shirt Drawing

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

To celebrate kicking off our 125th anniversary, we’re giving away one “Benson 125″ t-shirt in a drawing at 12:00 midnight. To be entered into the random drawing, simply post what size you want in the Benson’s Facebook page. Names of … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting/Workshop: The Future of Fontenelle Park

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:30-8:00 pm Fontenelle Park Pavilion 4401 Fontenelle Blvd. The City of Omaha is hosting a public meeting Thursday to get input on design concepts for Fontenelle Park. Interested citizens are invited to attend to discuss ideas that were presented … Continue reading →

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Benson vs. Dundee Chili Cook-Off

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Waiting Room 6212 Maple Street TICKETS: $7 at the door Show your neighborhood pride – eat some chili! December 11th will be the first annual Benson vs. Dundee Chili Cook-off. … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Author coming to Benson Library

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 1:30 p.m. Benson Library Anna Dewdney, author of the award-winning “Llama Llama Red Pajama,” will read from and sign her new picture book, “Llama Llama Home With Mama,” at the Benson Library, 6015 Binney Street. The event … Continue reading →

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Holiday open house at Silver of Oz

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

This Friday night from 6-9 pm is the Holiday open house at Silver of Oz in Benson. This month’s featured gallery artists are Teresa Armagan, Athena Cho, Paul Evans, Lori Livingston-Hubbell, Jack Hubbell, Lynne Mosiman and Steve Kirkvold. There will … Continue reading →

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Maple Crest/Farmers Market Annual “Meet & Greet”

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Maple Crest Care Center and the Benson Farmers Market invite the community their second annual Meet & Greet on December 15th (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) in their Main Living Room. “Come join us for food and stay to visit with … Continue reading →

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PS Collective Introduces SkullDuggery’s new project “Skull Sketches”

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Skull Sketches will be a monthly event performing every second Tuesday at the Pizza Shoppe Collective from 8-9pm starting on December 13th. It will feature a short comedic play and comedic sketches written by local and national comedy writers and … Continue reading →

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Benson Events Committee

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

MEETING: WED. NOV 16, 2011 A group of individuals and organizations have formed a committe to help coordinate events surrounding the community’s 125th anniversary. The largest of the events will be a weekend celebration called “Benson Days” tentatively scheduled for … Continue reading →

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