Briefly: News notes Monday

Concert anniversary

Tonight’s Concert on the Platte marks the 10th anniversary of the series at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Dr. Marilyn Musick will play organ works by Antonio Soler, Cesar Franck, Louis Vierne and others.

The free concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Cancer screening

Men can get screened for prostate cancer from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sept. 26 at Adult & Pediatric Urology, 7710 Mercy Road, Suite 406.

The screening, which is being offered to raise awareness of prostate cancer detection, will include a digital rectal exam by board-certified urologists and a blood test.

Space is limited to 50. Call 399-7853 to register.

A minimum $25 donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation is requested.

Disaster workshop

Businesses, manufacturing plants and schools can learn how to design or improve plans for continuing operations after a disaster at a Sept. 23 workshop.

The Seward/York County Emergency Management agency is offering the free Continuity of Operations Planning workshop from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Chances “R” Restaurant in York, Neb.

Reservations are due by Wednesday by calling Seward County Economic Development at 402-643-0513 or York County Development Corp. at 402-362-3333.

Workplace seminar

A seminar Friday will help employers understand the generations that make up their work forces.

For the first time in U.S. history, many employers have four generations working side by side. Each generation has different world views, values, skill levels, expectations and even work ethics.

“Generations in the Workplace Mini Seminar” will be at Metropolitan Community College, 835 N. Broad St., in Fremont, Neb., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

To learn more or register, e-mail Bonnie Nebuda at bnebuda@fremontne.org.

Learn about the force

Apply by Sunday for a spot in the Community Education Training Program, which provides an overview of the Omaha Police Department.

The free program aims to give citizens a better understanding of what police officers do and help build a stronger relationship between police and community.

To participate, contact Ofelia Robles at 444-7743 or orobles@ci.omaha.ne.us or complete an application at the southeast precinct at 25th and Vinton Streets.

The classes will be at the precinct from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on four consecutive Mondays, beginning Sept. 28.

Compiled by Sue Story Truax