Below are the upcoming calendar events. To see previous events you can see the Events Calendar Archives page. If interested in volunteering for any event, see volunteer form at www.acbnebraska.org/support-us or www.acbnebraska.org/volunteer.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Speak to Me Catalog Offerings (Join Zoom room as early as 6:45 PM to get ready.)
Join entrepreneur Denise Russell, blind owner of Speak To Me Catalog of talking products. Give the gift that says something!
Hosted by ACBN on Zoom, we’ll make our way through talking best sellers and new arrivals.
Speak to Me has talking toys, health supplies (bathroom scales, thermometers, and blood pressure machines), novelty items, etc. and handy kitchen gadgets whether you have vision loss or not.
Use ACBN’s Zoom link, or reach out to Jim at 402-679-8448 of email jim@acbnebraska.org.
For orders, go to:
Speak To Me Catalog
https://www.speaktomecatalog.com
or call (800) 248-9965
Free delivery for for first-time customers.
ACBN does not receive any proceeds from purchases and does not guarantee the products.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees
Sponsored by ACBN
Audio Description by Radio Talking Book Service of the Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees
When:
Tuesday, November 25, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where:
Tangier Shrine Center, 2823 South 84th Street, Omaha NE
Meet in the Snowflake Café
You can purchase the $2 admission ticket and $1 raffle prize tickets at the Omaha Council of the Blind meeting on November 13. For a bargain, 125 tickets can be purchased for $100. Admission and raffle tickets are also available at the event.
To RSVP as a participant, you will be able to register online here.
To volunteer, please register online at www.acbnebraska.org/volunteer.
For more information, leave a message for Kristal Platt at 402-575-8910.
“We are excited to sponsor Audio Description of the Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees”, said Kristal Platt, President, American Council of the Blind of Nebraska. “Audio Description is a marvelous way to make events more accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired.”
“Our members seek access to community events. Like everyone, we want to have a wonderful life, especially at the holidays”, added Platt.
Audio Description of Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees is a community gift of collaboration sponsored by the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska; offered by Tangier Shriners; described by Radio Talking Book Service; coordinated by Omaha Association of the Blind; with volunteerism by local Lions clubs. In this season of Thanksgiving, we are grateful to all these incredible organizations for their contributions to our community!
American Council of the Blind of Nebraska
info@ACBNebraska.org
(402) 575-8910
www.ACBNebraska.org
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired tour the Feztival of the trees with headsets while an audio describer narrates vivid imagery of the 60 decorated trees at the Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees.
Audio Description, provided by Radio Talking Book Service, is a tool enhancing visual content at live events or recorded programs in Omaha and surrounding communities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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Friday, November 28, 2025
ACB Sneak-a-Peak Appetizer Auction
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Saturday, November 29, 2025
ACB Sneak-a-Peak Appetizer Auction
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Sunday, November 30, 2025 5:00 PM
ACB Media Live Holiday Auction
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Get Your Elf Groove On – Shopping with a Volunteer
Westroads Mall
Shoppers who are blind or visually impaired are partnered with a sighted volunteer to check off your Christmas list. Then relax with a hot chocolate and holiday treat.
To SHOP with a volunteer, register online here. Or leave a message with Kristal at 402-575-8910.
To volunteer, register online at www.acbnebraska.org/volunteer or leave a message with Kristal at 402-575-8910 by December 1.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Omaha Council of the Blind Christmas Dinner
First United Methodist Church
7020 Cass Street. Omaha, NE
To RSVP as a participant, register online for OCB Christmas Dinner here, or leave a message with Francie at 402-650-1443 by December 2
To volunteer, register online at www.acbnebraska.org/volunteer.
Celebrate the merriment with friends and guests.
Cheers!
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