My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest invite you to a FREE webcast about common problems that occur in a horse breeding barn. Dr. Kathy Anderson, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska. A mare's fertility can be influenced by a variety of factors including her health, age, and reproductive anatomy. In addition, stallion fertility and technician skills all play an important role in successfully breeding the mare. In this presentation, Dr. Anderson will discuss common problems that arise in the breeding barn and offer solutions to help get your mare pregnant. Get Prepared- These articles are available on www.eXtension.org/horses and can provide some background knowledge. 1) Mare Reproduction, 2) Breeding Horses

All of UNL's traditional choral ensembles will be featured in individual and massed surround-sound holiday choral favorites. Join us for audience sing-alongs and then complimentary cocoa in the lower lobby of Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets: General admission $5, student/senior $3, available at the door approx. one hour before the performance.

I2E Club – Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center 5985 G Road, Nebraska City, NE Guest Speaker: Jo Morton-"How Did I Get Here?" Turning Talent into Profits You are invited to network and learn with other talented individuals at the Inventors, Investors and Entrepreneurs (I2E) Club’s end of the year celebration! Jo Morton, a Nebraska City entrepreneur, will share her journey of turning talents into profits as the guest speaker for the December 8, 2009 I2E Club meeting. Jo’s presentation, How Did I Get Here?, will provide attendees with ideas and inspiration designed to advance their inventions and business dreams. Like many entrepreneurs and inventors, Jo did not have an exact plan; however, she was a talented, persistent and hard working individual who knew how to take advantage of being in the right place at the right time. Jo was introduced to quilting in 1979 and has not put down a needle since. She will share her journey, which began when she was a teacher, exhibitor, and a lecturer for quilt guilds. Her business continues to evolve and grow. Jo has published 18 books and is currently writing book 19. She is also a designer for Andover Fabrics. In 2004, Jo was nominated for Professional Teacher of The Year. Jo and her husband Russ reside in Nebraska City with their three cats. The I2E meeting will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Kimmel Education and Research Center, 5985 G Road, Nebraska City, Nebraska. Evening festivities will begin at 5:30 PM with holiday refreshments sponsored by the UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center. Jo Morton’s inspiring presentation will begin shortly after 6:00 PM. A final presentation for the evening will be given Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild, Extension Educator at the UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center. Connie will use Jo’s inspiration to help participants celebrate their 2009 accomplishments and prepare of an even bigger year in 2010 designed to advance their ideas inventions and businesses. All I2E Meetings are held at the UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center, 5985 G Road, Nebraska City, NE. The Club is a collaborative effort of the Southeast Nebraska Partners for Progress and has been made possible by funding from a Building Entrepreneurial Communities Act (BECA) grant. There is a $10 per session fee or participants may choose to join the club and pay a small annual membership fee. It wasn't a plan, but taking advantage of being in the right place at the right time and also submissions, as all they could say is no and well they didn't say no. Jo was introduced to to quilting in 1979 and haven't put down a needle since. She will share her journey beginning as a teacher, exhibitor, lecturor for quilt guilds, publisher of 18 books and a designer for Andover Fabrics. She was Nominated for Professional Teacher of The Year 2004 and makes her home here in Nebraska City with her husband Russ and three cats. Schedule: 5:30PM Networking Social 6:00PM Program 7:00PM small groups & “Ask & You Shall Receive” Fee: $10 per evening or $45 for a year’s membership Contract: Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild -- 402.873.3166 – creimers2@unl.edu

The annual Highlights Concert featuring the Cornhusker Marching Band will take place on Friday, Dec 11 at 7:30 pm in the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Tickets: General admission $12, student/senior $6. Available thru the Lied Center box office, 402/472-4747 or 1-800/432-3231.

Forever a favorite, Handel's Messiah will be performed on Sunday, Dec 13 at 4:30 pm at Southwood Lutheran Church, 9300 So. 40th Street, Lincoln. This event is FREE and open to the public. Featuring UNL’s University Singers, orchestra, UNL faculty soloists, conducted by Dr. Peter A. Eklund.