Imperial, area hosting human trafficking info, events
World Day against Human Trafficking is July 30, and several area organizations are working together to promote events held July 28-31 to increase awareness of human trafficking in southwest Nebraska.
Ogallala Rotary will be hosting an Awareness Walk and information sessions about human trafficking. State Trooper Tim Flick will speak on some of the concerns for citizens in southwest Nebraska.
The walk will take place on July 28 at Memorial Park in Ogallala starting at 6 p.m. It will start with an Awareness Walk to loop around town, then return by 6:30 p.m. to hear guest speaker, Trooper Flick.
There will be free food and other activities planned.
McCook Rotary and Prairie Plains CASA are planning an Awareness Walk and informational sessions in McCook to be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 30.
The Awareness Walkers will start in Norris Park and walk down Norris Ave., then loop back up to the park. McCook Police Chief Smith and State Trooper Flick will be providing information and safety talks about human trafficking.
The North Platte awareness event on July 31 is being planned by RDAP and Families 1st Partnership. The Cody Park Rides will be sponsored from 5-8 p.m. and those attending the event will be able to visit different information booths to learn about human trafficking. There will also be activity booths for children.
Free showing of ‘Sound
of Freedom’ next week
The Imperial Rotary Club is sponsoring a free showing of the movie “Sound of Freedom,” next Thursday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre.
The movie is based on the true story and shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, federal agent Tim Ballard, played by Jim Caviezel, learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her.
With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.
The film is rated PG-13.
Since its opening July 4, the film has grossed more than $85 million.