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Author Archives: Mikala Harden

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Cause & Culture: How The Bay is helping kids grind past barriers to build self-confidence and community

by Mikala Harden August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

As a parent, when I consider the types of enrichment activities I want my kids to be involved in, I’m drawn toward those that offer a sense of community, challenge them, grow their skills, broaden their perspective — and bonus points if they give access to mentors who will encourage them in ways that extend […]

Posted inNews

Cause & Culture: Minimizing the environmental impact of fireworks

by Mikala Harden July 1, 2025June 30, 2025
Posted inVisual Arts

Cause & Culture: String Light Stories offers a thread to connect us

by Mikala Harden May 30, 2025May 30, 2025
Posted inCulture

Cause & Culture: Cinco de Mayo celebration fosters tourism and cultural pride in Nebraska

by Mikala Harden May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Posted inNews

Cause & Culture: New playground aims to provide inclusive play

by Mikala Harden April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
Posted inMusic

Cause & Culture: Good Vibrations gives used instruments an encore

by Mikala Harden March 10, 2025March 31, 2025
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Cause & Culture: Lost (and found) in translation—connecting communities through language

by Mikala Harden February 10, 2025March 31, 2025
Posted inCulture, News

Cause & Culture: How to sidestep the winter gloom and stay stimulated in Omaha

by Mikala Harden January 13, 2025
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Cause & Culture: ‘Tis the season to get involved

by Mikala Harden December 3, 2024
Posted inNews

Cause & Culture: Preserving the traditions of Día de Los Muertos and remembering the dead

by Mikala Harden November 4, 2024March 31, 2025

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