Family Spectrum
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Got summer plans? Omaha Public Library wants you to “Dream Big” during the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP). SRP kicks off this year during the first weekend in June when each of Omaha Public Library’s 12 locations will host a... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Just four pages led to four million claims and a permanent change in the landscape of America. This year marks the 150th anniversary of those four pages—the Homestead Act of 1862. Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice is a place... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
She Said
Google: a common word used every day by everyone. This search engine seems to have all the answers for pretty much anything—past, present, and future. Most kids my age don’t know a life without Google, but back before... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Summer is quickly approaching, and as the weather turns warmer, everyone will want to be in or near the water. Between having fun and soaking up the sun, most people don’t think much about water safety—but they should. For children... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Brandon Collins is an inquisitive, passionate, and happy 10-year-old who goes to Willa Cather Elementary. He has two older brothers: Patrick, a freshman at Millard West High School, and Tyler, a seventh grader at Millard North Middle School. “... Read More