Kearney Buffalo County CASA

Holiday-Labor Day
2022-09-05 | NE
Happy Labor Day! Our CASA office will be closed on September 5th, 2022. We will return to the office on September 6th.

Chalk It Up for CASA 2022
2022-09-06 - 2022-09-19 | NE
Calling All Artists
It’s time for “Chalk it Up for CASA”—A Street Chalk Art Competition!
Local CASA programs are hosting sidewalk art competitions across Nebraska.
WHEN: Sept. 6th through the 19th, 2022
WHERE: Anywhere in Nebraska
WHY: To get the word out about CASA’s advocacy for kids
and our need for more volunteers
THEME: Step Up to the Plate
We are looking for new volunteers who will “Step Up to the Plate” and advocate for children in foster care.
Submission: A photo of the art submitted by 5 pm central time on Sept. 19, 2022. We ask all artists to work with their local CASA program to publicize their work. Please take a photograph and submit up to 2 works of art at https://www.nebraskacasa.org/chalk-art-competition.html.
Winners: Announced Monday, Sept. 26th.
Prizes: $500 Grand Prize
$250 Second Place
$100 Third Place
$ 50 Best Children’s Piece
$ 50 Best Family Piece
$ 50 People’s Choice Award
Official Rules of the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest – “Chalk it Up for CASA”
Everyone is welcome to apply to participate in the chalk art contest. There is no cost to submit an entry into the contest. We ask that each participant work with their local CASA program. You can find your local program at: https://www.nebraskacasa.org/who_we_are/what_we_do/programs_services.html
Judging will be based on:

Originality/Creativity
Interpretation/Execution of CASA Mission, the need for more volunteers and theme, “Step Up to the Plate” for CASA
Overall Design

The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Mission:
To support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.
Upload up to 2 entries per person at https://www.nebraskacasa.org/chalk-art-competition.html
Send questions to: director@nebraskacasa.org
Additional Rules:

We recommend drawings no larger than 3 x 5 but there is no limit to size.
You must obtain permission from the owner of the sidewalk or area you are using, or if a public sidewalk the owner of the property surrounding it. For public spaces, please contact the local city, school, or other public authority.
Drawings on buildings, trees, or any other surface are strictly prohibited.
This is a family event. Artwork containing nudity, profanity, or content deemed inappropriate by the committee will be disqualified from the contest. (Keep it rated G)
Final chalk designs should be free-hand drawn.
There is no limit to the number of drawings submitted.
Use chalk only. You may mix chalk dust with water but no other liquid substances may be used.
Do not use hairspray or any other chemicals to adhere the chalk to the sidewalk.

Tips:
Use chalk sparingly. Build up your layers, starting with a very light layer on the bottom. Some artists prefer to lay all their undertones first. Some prefer to work top to bottom. We recommend outlining all your major elements first. A big chalkboard eraser works great for laying down large areas of color. Moving the eraser in a circular motion works best. Creating a chalk-paint by crushing chalk into water and using a paint brush is also helpful when filling large areas. If you’re a first timer, consider using one object as the focal point of your artwork – a face, a frog, etc. Small details are difficult to manage on a rough surface — so think BIG & DRAMATIC. The more you work with chalk on concrete, the more comfortable you will become. So, practice on the driveway at home before you create your final art!

Panera Fundraiser for Kearney/Buffalo County CASA
2022-09-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Panera, 5004 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68845, United States

Holiday-Columbus Day
2022-10-10 | NE
Happy Columbus Day! Our CASA office will be closed on October 10, 2022. We will reopen on October 11, 2022.

New CASA Volunteer Training
2022-10-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Kearney/Buffalo County CASA, 16 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
We will be hosting and facilitating a New CASA Volunteer Training starting in October. We are in great need of volunteers to advocate and be a voice for abused and neglected children in the court system. Give us a call at 308-865-5675 or fill out the form on our website to volunteer and change a child’s life!
This is a 30 hour new volunteer training. The training will occur every Tuesday and Thursday starting October 11th through November 1st, 2022 from 5:30-9pm.

Holiday-Veteran's Day
2022-11-11 | NE
Happy Veteran’s Day! Our CASA office will be closed on November 11, 2022. We will reopen on November 14, 2022.

Holiday-Thanksgiving Day
2022-11-24 | NE
Happy Thanksgiving! Our CASA office will be closed on November 24th, 2022. We will reopen on November 28th, 2022. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Holiday-Day after Thanksgiving
2022-11-25 | NE
Happy Thanksgiving! Our CASA office will be closed on November 25th, 2022. We will reopen on November 28th, 2022. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Holiday-Christmas Day
2022-12-26 | NE
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Our CASA office will be closed on December 26th, 2022. We will reopen on December 28, 2022. Have a very Merry Christmas!

Holiday-Christmas Eve Observance
2022-12-27 | NE
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Our CASA office will be closed on December 27th, 2022. We will reopen on December 28, 2022. Have a very Merry Christmas!

Holiday-Observance of New Years Eve
2022-12-30 | NE
Happy New Years Eve! Our CASA office will be closed on December 30th, 2022 to observe New Years Eve. We will reopen on January 3rd, 2023. Happy New Year!

Holiday-Observance of New Years Day
2023-01-02 | NE
Happy New Year! Our CASA office will be closed on January 2nd to observe New Years Day. We will reopen on January 3rd, 2023. Have a very Happy New Year!

Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2023-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | NE
We will be closed on January 16th, 2023 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on January 17th, 2023.

Holiday-President's Day
2023-02-20 | NE
We will be closed on February 20, 2023 for President’s Day. We will reopen on February 21, 2023.

Shamrock Shuffle
2023-03-18 08:00 - 14:00 | Kearney Family YMCA, 4500 6th Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Calling all runners!!! The Shamrock Shuffle is right around the corner! March 18th! The Shamrock Shuffle will be raising funds for Compass and CASA!

3rd Annual CASA Superhero GALA
2023-04-07 17:30 - 21:30 | Younes Conference Center, 416 West Talmadge Rd., Kearney, NE, 68845, United States

Holiday-Arbor Day
2023-04-28 | NE
We will be closed on April 28, 2023 for Arbor Day. We will reopen on May 1, 2023.

Holiday-Memorial Day
2023-05-29 | NE
We will be closed on May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day. We will reopen on May 30, 2023.

Holiday-Juneteenth
2023-06-19 | NE
We will be closed on June 19, 2023 for Juneteenth. We will reopen on June 20, 2023.

2024 CASA Superhero Gala
2024-04-19 17:30 | Younes Conference Center North, 707 Talmadge Street, Kearney, 68845, United States

4th of July
2024-07-04 | NE
Kearney/Buffalo County CASA will be closed on July 4th for the holiday. We will reopen on July 5th! Please be safe and enjoy your holiday!

Nebraska CASA Conference
2024-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Younes Conference Center, 416 West Talmadge Rd., Kearney, NE, 68845, United States

2024 UNK Homecoming Parade
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | NE

Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day
2024-10-14 | NE
Happy Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day! The CASA office will be closed for the holiday on October 14th and will reopen on October 15th.

Holiday Splendor Craft Show
2024-11-09 09:00 - 16:00 | NE
Come and Check out CASA’s booth! We would love to share information about CASA!!

Veteran's Day
2024-11-11 | NE
Happy Veteran’s Day to all of the Veteran’s out there! Thank you so much for your service and all you do and have done for our country!
The CASA office will be closed on November 11 and will reopen on the 12th.

2024 First Health Fair
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | NE

Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 | NE
We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family! Treasure every moment!
The CASA office will be closed on November 28th.

Day After Thanksgiving
2024-11-29 | NE
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family!!!!
The CASA office will be closed on November 29th and will reopen on December 2nd.

Breakfast With Santa
2024-12-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 Avenue N, Exhibit Building, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Join the Kearney Area Children’s Museum in their annual Breakfast with Santa! Check out the CASA booth and learn about CASA and how you can help!
