Asian Center Celebrates Culture

In 2025, the Asian Community and Cultural Center served over 1,800 newcomers from 42 different countries through one-on-one mentoring and advocacy, youth empowerment, health education, mental health support, English classes, citizenship classes, and so much more.

The Asian Center’s team helps newcomers integrate and acclimate, share their stories and culture, cultivate success, and find belonging.

This year they will again host the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage event, May 2 and Culture Club for youth, May 26 - 29. New this year is a weekly radio show on KZUM Radio 89.3FM, Cultural Tapestry, which features stories of immigrant neighbors across cultures. Learn more.

Disease "Weather Report"

Nationwide, the number of people with fever, sore throat, or runny nose (collectively known as “influenza-like illnesses”) is nearly back to below the epidemic threshold. In other words, flu season is behind us. A few states are still seeing high levels, but they too are on their way down.

That said, some common colds, as well as the family of RSV viruses, are at their peak. Norovirus (the stomach bug behind diarrhea and vomiting) also continues to climb. The number of people testing positive is within levels seen in previous years, thankfully, lower than last year, when a new strain triggered a notable surge. 

Because of spring break travel, we usually see an acceleration of measles case counts in March and April. The latest U.S. tally for 2025 is 1,524 cases. If you're traveling, you may wish to avoid states that are in the middle of outbreaks. Read more.

Community Crops
Helping Build Local Food Resiliency

The Community Crops Program of Family Service Lincoln provides education, advocacy, and experiences to grow local food.

Crops believes that true food security means that everyone in Lincoln has an adequate, consistent supply of healthy and culturally appropriate food to live productive lives.

The Crops Program provides access to land, educational opportunities, and more to support local farmers, gardeners, and eaters. You can also find the Crops team at Hub Farmer’s market, where they help provide SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks to make the market accessible to more community members. Join them for their Annual Plant Sale in April and May.

Learn more in their April highlight.

It's spring and time to plant your garden - whether it's a patch of dirt in your yard, a container on your patio, or pots on your windowsill. Check out this great Mowing to Growing series that covers everything from seed starting to harvesting.

Gardening is good for physical and mental health at every age. Seniors can start getting themselves in shape for gardening with this Strong Bodies video from Aging Partners.

Find more LNKTV Health videos:



• on their website,
• You Tube channel,
• TV channels, and
• on KZUM FM radio podcasts!

Supporting Our Mission

Give to Lincoln day is coming up on May 28, with early giving starting on May 1. We hope you will support our mission with your gifts anytime during the month of May. Here's just some of what we work to do:

• increase access to prenatal and postpartum care for healthier pregnancies, moms, and infants
• improve maternal and infant health through support of breastfeeding programs.  
• improve the health of at-risk schoolchildren and their families through nutrition education and fitness programs 
• create better patient outcomes by working with primary care clinics to improve patient outreach, preventative care, and chronic disease management. 



Or make a general donation now.

AmeriCorps Members Serve

Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln's AmeriCorps members provide nutrition education and physical activity programming to children in several Lincoln Community Learning Centers.

Members also undertake community service projects like celebrating Martin Luther King Day by assembling and donating blankets to the Malone Center and celebrating AmeriCorps Week by cleaning up school playgrounds at Riley, Saratoga, and McPhee Elementary.

Lincoln/Lancaster Cnty Health Dept.

During the month of April, FREE home colon cancer screening tests (FIT kits) are available at pharmacies throughout Lancaster County, for everyone 45 years and older. Learn more.

School Community Intervention & Prevention (SCIP) Registration is NOW OPEN for the annual Hop, SCIP, Jump, and Run SCIP family friendly event on June 5, 5:30–7:30PM at Antelope Park. Includes 1-Mile Fun Run, face painting, photo booth, balloon artist, prizes and more. Learn more, register.

Healthy Kids Day Join Fallbrook YMCA on April 11, 10AM - noon. The event brings children and families together, providing the education, activities, and experiences that teach good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and healthy habits. FREE, open to the community. Registration not required. Learn more.

Wine, Tango, Chocolate

Enjoy a delicious meal, three courses of wine, and chocolates while watching amazing Tango performances by the Lincoln Tango Club, April 17, 6-10PM. The event is El Centro de las Americas annual fundraiser that supports programming to educate and empower Hispanic/Latino families, youth and the community at large. More information/tickets.

Friendship Home Stuff the Bus

April 19th and April 18th Community members can "Stuff the Bus" with highly needed items for families served by the Friendship Home experiencing domestic violence as well as help raise awareness. Buses will be located outside Lincoln Walmart and Sam’s Clubs. Learn more or volunteer.

Heartland Challenge Tennis Woods Tennis Center hosts, April 24-26, high-performance adaptive tennis athletes from across the U.S. The Heartland Challenge is one of a select few events for nationally ranked Special Olympians who get to showcase their skills in a tournament setting. Spectators, volunteers welcome. More info.

Capital City Autism Run 2026

Walk/Run for Autism, April 25, Sandhills Event Global Center, register by April 23. Schedule:

• 8AM registration and t-shirt pick up
• 9AM 5k start
• 10AM start of the kids' run

5K and Kids Fun Run. Entry fees:

$30.00 ages 13 & up; - $20.00, ages 12 & under​.

Register, more information

Neighborhood Plant/Seed Exchange

Got plants to share? Looking for new additions to your garden? Bring a plant, take a plant, and enjoy a fun-filled day with children's activities, refreshing treats, and good vibes. April 25th, 10AM - noon at the Clinton Elementary School Grounds. More info.

Extra Mile Good Walk The Lincoln Food Back/Lincoln Public Schools Extra Mile Walk helps raise funds to ensure children and families eligible for the Free or Reduced School Lunch Programs have food to eat during the weekend. By participating in the walk, you are taking the first step toward fighting hunger and food insecurity. April 25th, 9:30AM, at Northwest High School - UBT Stadium. Learn more/register/donate.

Strike Out Bowl-A-Thon

Join Voices of Hope in their annual Strike Out Sexual Assault Bowl-A-Thon, 4-6:30PM, April 25, for a fun-filled night of bowling, prizes, and purpose to strike out sexual violence. Every team that signs up helps support services, advocacy, and prevention efforts for survivors in our community. Teams • Prizes • Raffles. More info, register.

Lincoln Fashion Week - Enjoy a night of style, creativity, and community on May 2, 6-10PM, at Venue 5 Twenty-Two and make a meaningful impact. With your ticket, you help women and families access healing, recovery, and the chance to build a brighter future through St. Monica's Behavioral Health Services programs. If you use the code LFW when registering, $10 will be donated to St. Monica's and you'll get a $10 discount off your ticket. Get tickets.