Events Calendar
An Old Fashioned Family Murder
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
It's a dark and stormy night at the mansion of elderly Colonel Claythorne, and the pompous murder-mystery author, Arthur Whittington, is holding court with the Colonel's family. When Whittington shares the news that the Colonel has modified his Will ...
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, April 4th starting at 10:00 am for an adult Easter Egg Hunt! Find hidden eggs throughout the store for a chance to win prizes including WBS gift cards! Also while you're here, grab yourself a fresh made breakfast burrito ...
Lutz Webinar: Red Flags and Deal Accelerators in Financial Due Diligence
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
When it comes to buying or selling a business, financial due diligence can uncover both warning signs and opportunities that significantly impact value. Overlooked details in quality of earnings reports, hidden liabilities, or gaps in financial ...
DownSizing Event
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Good Samaritan Society Grand Island Village will be hosting a Downsizing event on Wednesday, April 8th from 1 to 2 p.m. Come join us at this free event and listen to speakers Michelle Chamberlain of Kingdom Interiors and Alfredo Ramirez of A Helping ...
RC: Velocity Clinical Research
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the new location of Velocity Clinical Research!
16th Annual Race for GRACE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Be part of the 16th Annual Race for GRACE, a powerful day that brings our community together in support of local cancer patients and their families. Filled with hope, resilience, and purpose, this is a day you won’t want to miss. Registration will open ...
RC: Desch-Paine Monuments
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating Desch-Paine Monuments!
For the Love of Children Banquet
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The 11th Annual for the Love of Children Banquet will take place on April 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM at The Venue at Bosselman Enterprises, celebrating local champions dedicated to the well-being of children in our community. Hosted by The Association for ...
YP: Tri-Cities Day at the Races
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Calling all Grand Island, Kearney, and Hastings Young Professionals! Join us for a warm afternoon of re-connecting at the horse races! This annual event, hosted by the Grand Island Young Professionals, is a great opportunity to meet and network with ...
YP: CHI Health St. Francis Business Tour
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Join the Young Professionals Group for an exclusive behind-the-scenes business tour at CHI Health St. Francis! This unique experience will begin with a 15-minute presentation from the hospital’s president, offering insights into leadership, ...
YP: Nebraska State Fair Appreciation Dinner Volunteers
4:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Join the YP Group for a night at the Nebraska State Fair Appreciation Dinner to give back to the dedicated volunteers for their time and commitment. This evening is dedicated to thanking the volunteers for their incredible support and hard work during ...
Reversing Metabolic Disease
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute in collaboration with CHI Health St. Francis are presenting FREE community education sessions.
Shop 'til You Bloom-Spring Craft & Vendor Show"
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a day of shopping for handmade treasures, and browsing unique vendor goodies. Whether you are hunting for the perfect gift or treating yourself, you'll find it here! Bring your friends, stroll the market, and shop 'til you bloom! ...
Community Bake Sale & Vendor Event - Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us for a fun-filled day in Grand Island as we come together to support the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia! Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Edgewood Memory Care-214 N Piper Street, Grand Island, NE 68803 What to ...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Ladies Day Out
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
✨ Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Sip, Shop & Unwind ✨ 🗓 April 26th ⏰ 12–2 📍 Venues on South Locust Grab your girls and join us for the ultimate brunch-style ladies day out! 💕 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Sip, Shop & Unwind is a cozy, chic afternoon ...
Go Big GIVE Pre-Give
12:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Go Big GIVE Pre-Give allows donors to participate in one of central Nebraska's largest giving events early using GoBigGIVE.org. From April 27, 2026 through May 6, 2026, anyone can go to GoBigGIVE.org, find an organization's profile, and make a gift ...
Set Sail for Giving Go Big GIVE Pre-Give Event
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Get ready to once again set sail for giving with a kick off event generously sponsored by Lutz! You can kick off one of the largest giving days in central Nebraska early by making a splash with Go Big GIVE Pre-Give. Go Big GIVE is a 24-hour, online ...
ORANGE DAYS 2026
COME JOIN US AT GRAND KUBOTA FOR OUR ONE DAY ORANGE DAYS EVENT FRIDAY MAY 1ST 2026. THERE WILL BE GREAT SALES, FREE GIVE AWAYS, FREE LUNCH AND MORE
Lutz Webinar: Making the Move: Migrating QuickBooks from Desktop to Online
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Is your business still running on QuickBooks Desktop? With more companies moving to cloud-based solutions, now is the time to consider whether QuickBooks Online is the right fit for you. In this webinar, Client Advisory Services Director Mike Perry ...
Go Big GIVE
Go Big GIVE is a 24-hour, online giving event to grow philanthropy in our communities. The Heartland United Way and the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation partner annually to host this event on the first Thursday in May. Go Big GIVE inspires ...
Lutz Webinar: Building Benefits Packages That Attract & Retain Talent
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Are your benefits truly helping you attract and keep top talent? In today’s competitive market, benefits aren’t just an expense on your P&L; they’re a powerful tool for retention and recruitment. In this webinar, Lutz experts Deanna Pillen and Chris ...
Spring into Wellness Health Fair
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spring into Wellness Spring is a season of new beginnings, and you are invited to Primrose for a refreshing morning focused on health, prevention, and feeling your BEST, along with planning for the future! Door prizes and refreshments will be ...
Heartland United Way's 39th Annual Golf Tournament
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NEW GREEN, NEW TIME, SAME CAUSE. Spend a day on the golf course while helping the Heartland United Way fulfill our mission to improve lives and create possibilities for individuals and families across Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties. Join ...
Lutz Webinar: Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer: Is Your Estate Plan Ready?
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A historic amount of family wealth is beginning to move from one generation to the next. At the same time, there have been major estate and tax law changes for 2026, which will affect how that wealth is preserved and passed on. In this webinar, Lutz ...
Day of Action
UNITE to turn ACTION into IMPACT. Each year around June 20th, communities worldwide gather for United Way's Day of Action, a global volunteering initiative aimed at creating impactful change. Bring yourself or gather a team to participate in volunteer ...
GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Meeting
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
GIAEDC & Chamber 2025 Annual Meeting
Lutz Webinar: Understanding Your Numbers: Accounting Basics for Life and Business
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Do your financial statements feel like a foreign language? Understanding the numbers behind your business and personal finances is crucial for making informed decisions. Join Lutz experts Joe Donovan and Steve Nebbia as they break down the fundamentals ...
Christmas in July Golf Tournament: GIRMC Foundation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join Bryan Health and Grand Island Regional Medical Center as we raise funds for hospital growth and patient support. Sponsorship packages are available, and openings for 4-person teams. Register today: tinyurl.com/en774pr4
Tour of Heartland United Way Agencies
This unique opportunity allows community members to ride on a comfortable charter bus, sponsored by Aurora Public Schools, as we explore Heartland United Way’s 20 Community Partners. Throughout the day, you'll join us to hear inspiring stories and ...
GIAEDC & Chamber 2026 Golf Outing
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for our second annual GIAEDC and Chamber 2026 Golf Outing at Indianhead Golf Club.
Imagination Bacon
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Imagination Bacon: Bacon & Brews for Books is a bacon & brew fest featuring local craft brew and wine samples alongside unique bacon-inspired appetizers. This fun event supports Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program, which mails a free, ...
Lutz Webinar: What's New in Microsoft 365: AI Tools & Productivity Features
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Are you getting the most out of your Microsoft tools? With continuous updates and new AI features rolling out, it’s easy to miss the enhancements that matter. In this webinar, Lutz Tech experts Ryan Wade and German Agraz will highlight the latest ...
Lutz Webinar: Designing a Better Employee Experience from Onboarding to Offboarding
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Employee experience is more than a buzzword, it is the thread that connects recruitment, retention, and culture. From the first day on the job to the final exit interview, every step of the employee journey influences how people view your organization. ...
Nebraska Facilities Week
Nebraska Facilities Week (NFW) is a statewide collaboration event for administrators, facilities leaders, maintenance teams, and operational staff across sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, public service, and other facility focused industries. ...
Lutz Webinar: NE Sales & Use Tax
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Are you confident your business is keeping up with Nebraska’s latest sales and use tax changes? Even small oversights can lead to costly penalties, which is why staying informed is essential. In this webinar, Lutz experts Stacy Watson and Lindsay Rouse ...
Big Idea Grand Island 2026
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for the 5th Annual Big Idea Grand Island! Big Idea Grand Island 2026 will award $15,000 worth of prizes to three lucky entrepreneurs. 10 entrepreneurs will be selected to pitch their idea in two minutes or less in our live pitch event. It's a ...
Lutz Webinar: Executive-Level Strategies for Strong Cybersecurity
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
What would happen if your organization experienced a major cyber breach tomorrow? The fallout goes far beyond IT, it can mean financial loss, reputational damage, and legal exposure. In this webinar, Lutz experts Jim DeBoer and Scott Kroeger will ...
Lutz Webinar: Driving Nonprofit Growth Through Effective Board Strategy
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Nonprofit boards play a pivotal role in guiding growth, but the path forward is rarely simple. From funding and staffing constraints to evolving community needs, today’s nonprofits face challenges that require fresh thinking and stronger alignment ...
Lutz Webinar: Understanding Cost Allocation in Construction Accounting
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost allocation is one of the most critical elements of construction accounting. Knowing how to properly separate direct and indirect costs not only impacts job costing but also drives more accurate financial reporting and better decision-making. In ...
Lutz Webinar: Year-End Tax Update for Business Owners & Individuals
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tax season is right around the corner, and year-end planning can make a big difference in how prepared you feel heading into 2027. In this webinar, Lutz experts Dan Sweeney, Leslie Masek, and John Hundtoft will walk through recent federal and Nebraska ...