July 2016 Newsletter
July's Newsletter
In this month's newsletter:
President’s letter: President Molly gives a great explanation of the proposed city ordinance to redefine the process of issuing demolition permits for buildings over 75 years old.
Dundee Day is getting closer! You will find a parade application in the newsletter and online here.
In case you missed it: more info on the Lyman Richey Cement Plant Redevelopment.
Pat Gobel writes a farewell letter and welcomes Greg Lindberg as the new owner of Dundee Dell!
May 2016 Newsletter
May's Newsletter
Here's what you'll find in this month's newsletter:
- Vote May 10th! To find out where you vote, visit www.votedouglascounty.com
- Find out who is DMPA's next president! Woo!
- Don't forget about Omaha Gives! on Wednesday, May 25th! You can donate to DMPA here.
- Garage Sale Weekend is almost here! Download the list of sellers here.
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April 2016 Newsletter
March 2016 Newsletter
March Newletter
In this month's newsletter:
- President Adam talks about the the possible Dundee expansion of the "You Are Here" project with artist Watie White. If you have never hear of this project, you are missing something huge and so unique. Learn more by reading the newsletter and coming to this month's neighborhood meeting. More info here.
- Have you seen the old Max I. Walker office building renovation in progress? Are you curious about what is taking its place? We are so excited to tell you!
- We still need volunteers for flower basket planting. If you are interested, please (PLEASE!) sign up here.
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February 2016 Newsletter
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Dodge Street Overpass 50th Anniversary
Omaha's historic Dodge Street Overpass turns 50 years old in 2018. To celebrate this milestone, the Dundee Memorial Park Association is raising funds to have the bridge sandblasted and repainted to maintain it's integrity. Here's a link to KETV's news story with more details.
If you'd like to donate, you can here.
Last year, the Omaha World Herald wrote a great article about the upcoming anniversary. You can read it again here.
Check out all of these great vintage photos and old articles highlighting the significance of this treasured bridge!
Reprinted by permission of the Omaha World Herald and Durham Museum.
The Sunks update in the OWH
There was a great article today in the Omaha World Herald about Matt Dwyer's vision to restore the old sunken gardens, more commonly known as "the sunks". You can read about it on the OWH website here.
A.V. Sorensen Library Receives $1 Million Gift
The A.V. Sorensen Library has received a $1 Million gift from the late Virginia C. Schmid.
Read the full press release here.
Holiday Lights on Dundee Photos
You can check out the photos taken at JM Studios here.
If you have any photos you'd like to add to the gallery, please email them to us at dundeememorialparkinfo@gmail.com.