A Gem for a Bargain Price

Don't scratch your head too hard if you haven't heard about it. Seems it's been a well kept secret! But, no more.

It”s an organization that needs some new blood -- new members! They're reaching out to "working" women as well as "stay-at-home moms!"

The organzation's all-volunteer board brings in speakers; lecturers, with a wide range of topics.

This year's group includes: Jack Hanna (animal lover and conservationist); Mia Farrow (actress and humanitarian activist); Elliot Engel, who lectures on Winston Churchill and last, but not least, Mike Leonard - NBC correspondent and author.

There is a membership fee of $75 per year. Most of the meetings take place around 10:30 in the morning, great for those of you who can take an early lunch or a mid-morning break after dropping the kids off to school.

A member of the volunteer board, Kyle Prentiss says, "The caliber of speakers and relative low cost of the series makes this a cultural plum for our community."

It also doesn't involve a meeting like so many other volunteer groups. You're in-and-out promptly in an hour's time! A luncheon is held following each speaker but that's totally optional. However, there is a question-and-answer period during the luncheon.

We all lead very busy lives but once in a while, don't we all need to take some time to soak up some knowledge, absorb some inspiration or just quietly listen?

If you would like more information on Omaha Town Hall check out their Web site.