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Come one and all to the LOLUG September Meeting next Wednesday September 18th starting at 6:30 pm at the Abrahams Branch Libary in Omaha – 5111 North 90th.

We will be discussing LEGO, our upcoming events, activities and updates from the LEGO Ambassador Network!

We will be judging the winner of this months Iron Builder. Iron Builder is the monthly building competition that LOLUG members do with the members voting on the winner. This month is a theme build – if you want to participate – bring something that depicts “Great Moments in Science!” Build your favorite scientific discovery, breakthrough, or invention—either real or fictional.

We also will be drafting LEGO set # 41349 Friends Drifting Diner. If you want to participate bring a sealed copy of that set.

Finally we will be distributing 2nd half of the year support from LEGO. If you want to see a benefit of being involved with LOLUG – please stop out and become involved with LOLUG and talk about your favorite brick!

Play Well!

June is finally upon us and for LOLUG that means Brickworld-Chicago. Every year LOLUG travels to the Windy City for one of, if not the best, LEGO Convention this side of the “Pond.” This year LOLUG has 20+ members making the trip to display their newest creations, attend workshops and panels, partake in LEGO building competitions, and much more.

This year LOLUG will be awarding three trophies (seen here) to individuals (or groups) that we feel exemplifies the best qualities of each award.
#Nebraska Strong- This award will be given out to the LUG or group of people that best shows teamwork and overall camaraderie among their group.

Builder of the Plains– This trophy will be awarded the the builder that best exhibits the traits that have made the Midwest/Nebraska what it is: Nebraska Nice!

LUG Favorite–  This is LOLUG’s version of “Best in Show” and will be given to LOLUG’s over all favorite build.

Brickworld-Chicago will be June 15th-16th. If you’re in the area of the Schaumburg Convention Center, stop in and see us and the 100K ft of LEGO goodness.

Until nest time, PLAY WELL!!

Still have all of your fingers after this 4th of July? Good, can’t build LEGO without them. Keep the celebration going at are monthly meeting; July 18th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. This month’s meeting will be held at the Omaha at the Milton Abrahams Public Library 5111 North 90th.

This month our own Brian Hirt will be giving a presentation on how to whiten up old bricks, discussing Nebraska Brick Days-Lincoln, updates on Brickworld-Kansas City, Iron Builder, and as always, talking any and everything about everyone’s favorite toy.

Hope to see you there and until then, PLAY WELL

Was your New Year’s resolution to build with more LEGO? LOLUG can help you keep that resolution! Our next monthly meeting will be Wed. March 21st in Omaha at the Milton Abrahams Public Library 5111 North 90th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

We have meetings every month of the year where adult fans of LEGO gather to discuss our favorite brick! Our meetings can get a bit crowded but we will have plenty of chairs and tables!

This month we will have a mosaic presentation from member Justin Chrisp (Yours Truly). This was postponed from the January meeting. If you are interested in creating this art form from LEGO then this is a meeting you won’t want to miss!

We also will draft set # # 75099 Star Wars Rey’s Speeder. If you wish to participate; please bring the sealed set to the meeting. If you are unsure of what a draft is – please look at our website under meetings.

In addition to all of that, we will be discussing upcoming shows and events. Always wondered what our meetings are like? Now is the best time to stop by and check one out. Hope to see you all there.