Briefly: News Notes Monday

Learn proper etiquette toward blind people

Jay Stiteley, outreach specialist for the Seeing Eye, and his guide dog, Hagar, will present a program Wednesday to teach respect and etiquette toward people who are blind.

The event, which is open to the public, will help children understand how guide dogs can improve the lives of the blind.

Stiteley's presentation will begin at 10 a.m. at the Omaha Children's Museum, 500 S. 20th St. Museum admission fees will apply.

As part of the demonstration, a “touch tour,” featuring props and costumes from the musical “Little House on the Prairie,” and a portion of the play's script in Braille will be shared with those attending the presentation.

Workshop to offer tips for small businesses

New and prospective small-business owners can learn about business success by attending a two-evening workshop.

The SCORE Pre-Business Workshop will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 6 and 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Nebraska District SBA Office, Training Room, 10675 Bedford Ave., Suite 100.

Registration, $30 a person, will be from 6 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. the first night. Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. Call 221-3606 to reserve a spot or for more information.

The event is sponsored by SCORE, an affiliate of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Driver safety program for those age 50 and up

An AARP driver safety program will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at New Cassel Retirement Center, 900 N. 90th St.

AARP developed the class to help drivers age 50 and older improve their skills and prevent crashes. Course graduates 55 and older may be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance.

The fee for the class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Students should pay instructor Jacque Kralik before the start of class.

To register, call the AARP information center at 398-9568.

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