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The Durham Museum lit up with holiday cheer at “Sentimental Journey 2009” on Nov. 20.

Honorary chairmen Harold and Beverly Maurer welcomed nearly 300 supporters of the museum to the fundraising event.

The celebration began with cocktails and appetizers, followed by a presentation in the Stanley and Dorothy Truhlsen Lecture Hall.

Mary Maxwell's stand-up performance and special rendition of “The Night Before Christmas” delighted guests and included a special appearance by former Mayor Hal Daub.

The Durham's executive director, Christi Janssen, gave an update on museum programming and thanked participants for their continued support of the museum.

The presentation was followed by a meal provided by Hap Abraham Catering in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall. The Voices of Boys Town, directed by Jennifer Fitzke, performed under the glow of the Durham's 40-foot Christmas tree.

The evening concluded with dancing in the Swanson Gallery to the music of Omaha Big Band Ltd.

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Suzanne and Walter Scott Jr. were hosts of a Nov. 16 kickoff party for Polo for Patients 2010.

Guests enjoyed an evening of fun that included horse rides, time with polo players and great food.

The Polo for Patients fundraiser will be June 12. The Scotts will be the honorary chairmen for the event. Glenn Fosdick, president and CEO of the Nebraska Medical Center, and his wife, Arlene, will be the event chairmen.

The event steering committee includes Cindy Bay, Diny Landen, Melissa Marvin, Nancy Noddle, Jane Rips, Suzanne Scott, Lynette Singer, Ann Stinson and Gail Walling Yanney.

Polo for Patients 2010 will support the Patient Assistance Fund at the Nebraska Medical Center. The fund is used to help patients and families with basic needs such as lodging, meals, clean clothing, hygiene items, gas cards and transportation.

Organizers said that with more than 400 requests for assistance each year, the need exceeds the funding available.

For more information on Polo for Patients, contact the office of development at the Nebraska Medical Center, 552-2029.

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The Camp Fire USA Guild held its annual meeting and luncheon Nov. 19 at the Happy Hollow Club. The luncheon was hosted by Amy Knuth.

Outgoing President Jody Carstens and President-elect Shelley Siemers presented a check for $195,000 from the guild to Penny Parker, executive director of Camp Fire. Guild board members and officers leaving office were recognized for their service.

Joining Siemers on the 2010 executive committee are Dawn Dinsdale, president-elect; Sheila Kuehn and Marjean Stamm, vice presidents; Lizzy Rasmussen, secretary; Annette Byman, treasurer; Mary Foley, treasurer-elect; Erin Pogge, membership; and Jody Carstens, adviser.

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