Spring 2021 Newsletter
Happy Spring!
We hope that wherever you may be, you are safe, healthy, and happy. With nicer weather ahead, the Friends of the Bohemian Cemetery Omaha is looking forward to seeing you at our monthly clean-ups once again! The next clean-up is Saturday, May 1st from 9am-12pm. Follow us on Facebook to stay up- to-date on all upcoming events.
To begin, we would like to extend a huge “Thank You” to those who were able to donate to last year’s Midlands Community Foundation’s Donation Match event. Our fund received a total of $5,960 and we are ready to put those funds to good use! We would also like to thank our Friend, Ernie Wesolowski, for his generosity to remove six toxic trees from the grounds as well as make repairs to the cemetery road. These tasks have been a serious undertaking and are being done with Ernie’s help and kindness.
Coming up next month, the Friends will be hosting a Mother’s Day Remembrance Event with the Omaha Czech/Slovak Cultural Club and Czech & Slovak Museum of Omaha on Saturday, May 8th and Sunday, May 9th from 8am - 4pm. Kolach and houska will also be for sale from local vendors. Funds raised will go towards the continued beautification of the grounds. If you would like to volunteer to work a booth from 8am-12pm or 12pm-4pm either day, please contact BohemianFriends@gmail.com.
We would also like to remember our Friend, Jerry Mahoney, who left us last September. Jerry and Mary Mahoney gave the very first donation in honor of their friends Millie and Louie Rusek. We are so thankful for their friendship and commitment always.
If you have any questions or ideas - please reach out via email. We would love to hear from you and learn more about the ones you visit at the Bohemian Cemetery Omaha. Please include their name (as written) and your relationship. As is our mission, please feel free to let us know if you need any help with upkeep.
The Friends of the Bohemian Cemetery Omaha