Weekend events in the Fremont area to feature everything from car parts to dragons
A popular late-September event will return to Fremont this weekend.
The Fremont Area Car Club (formerly the Fremont Antique Car Club) will be hosting its 57th Annual Swap Meet on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Christensen Field in Fremont.
The swap meet opens at 6 a.m. and runs through 3 p.m.
A large number of vendors will be offering car parts, toys, auto memorabilia, man cave items, antiques, arts and crafts, food and a variety of other items. There also will be a car corral.
Vending spaces for people wanting to sell items are $20 for either an outside or inside stall.
Outside vending spaces can't be reserved. For more information about outside vending, contact Dennis Westergaard at 402-377-2864 or Scott Reeson at 402-719-8318. Inside spaces may be reserved with payment. To inquire about an inside vending space, contact Bob or Dottie at 402-459-1061.
No firearms may be traded and there can't be live animal sales. No bicycles may be ridden on the grounds during the swap meet.
The one-day meet will be held rain or shine. Admission is free to buyers. There also will be a free pedal car drawing.
The swap meet isn't the only event happening this weekend. Here's more information about additional events taking place in Fremont and the surrounding area:
Dragons exhibit
The Durham Museum in Omaha will be welcoming a new exhibition, "The Lost World of Dragons," on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Developed by Stage 9 Exhibits, the exhibition will showcase a unique, interactive experience for guests of all ages that is designed to breath new fire into guests' imaginations. Visitors will be immersed in stories of dragons — exploring the lore and history of them in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to China.
"The Lost World of Dragons" celebrates the history of and science behind how the dragon myth has grown through the ages and cultures.
Visitors to the exhibit will:
• Learn about dragon mythology and its origins around the globe
• Discover the connection between dragon myths and legends and scientific inquiry, literature and the arts
• Explore ideas and concepts through a variety of interactive displays
• Be able to invent their own dragon stories by creating unique, stop-motion animated videos
"For thousands of years, dragons have captured the hearts and imagination of people throughout the world, working their way into cultural traditions and storytelling," Dawn Myron, director of communications at The Durham Museum, said in a news release. "This exhibit explores our fascination with their mythical world and gives guests the thrill of seeing these creatures brought to animatronic life."
"The Lost World of Dragons" features several components, including:
• Animatronic dragons from all different regions of the world
• Unique photo opportunities
• Creative interactive stations that inform and engage
• A dragon fossil dig
• A shadow puppet theatre
• Virtual Reality dragon flight experience with HTC Vive headset
• Custom-designed themed scenery environments
The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 31, 2024.
The Durham Museum, loaded at 801 S. 10th St., in Omaha, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Durham is closed on Monday and for major holidays.
Museum admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors ages 62 and over and military/veterans, $8 for children ages 3-12, and free for children 2 years and under.
Clues to Clara
The Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft will kick off the fall season of its popular "Sunday at the Museum" speaker series from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22.
Laureen Riedesel will give the presentation "Clues to Clara: The Rediscovery of Local Women's History," focusing on Clara Bewick Colby.
Colby was the adoptive mother of Zintka Laluni, or "Lost Bird," a baby who survived the Wounded Knee Massacre. She also was one of the founders of the Beatrice Public Library in the 1800s, and was one of the most active and versatile participants in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
Riedesel, a Humanities Nebraska speaker, was the Beatrice Public Library director for over 40 years (now retired). Her research on the Beatrice Public Library unearthed the overlooked contributions of Colby to Nebraska and national history. Riedesel is known as a well-respected historian, researcher and speaker.
The Sunday event is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow the presentation.
Intertribal Powwow
Metropolitan Community College will host the 33rd annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the historical Fort Omaha Campus at 30th and Fort streets. Due to anticipated rain on Saturday, the pow wow will be held inside Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St., on the Fort Omaha Campus.
The powwow celebrates Native American cultures with traditional dances, music, artistry, oral history, crafts and foods of regional tribes.
This year's theme is "One Heartbeat, Many Nations." Powwow staff members are traditional artists who are leading Native American communities into the future.
Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery Program will offer opportunities to see hawks and learn about raptors. Steven Tamayo, Sicangu Lakota, founder of Bluebird Cultural Initiative, will host a study circle on traditional games.
This year's master of ceremonies is Taylor Cheii Begay, Diné, with Samuel J. Grant, Umónhon, serving as arena director. Cory Four Killer, Omaha/Lakota Tribe, will serve as head man dancer while April Godfrey, Isanti Dakota, will serve as head lady dancer.
The event also features a princess contest, with Summer Barea, Omaha Nation, serving as head judge. Maza Kute, Santee, Nebraska, will be host northern drum while Young Bucks, Sioux City, Iowa, will serve as the host southern drum.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. Coolers are welcome. No alcohol or smoking is permitted.
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