Friday, June 1, 2012
June 8th Free event at KC Public Library
A mischievous, funny, and imaginative child discovers he can make his dream world a reality.
That's the premise of local author/illustrator Shane Evans' 2009 children's book Olu's Dream. Now his tale has become a stage musical receiving its world premiere on Friday, June 8, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
Olu's Dream: The Musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Evans, who co-directs with local actress Dianne Yvette.
Among those bringing Olu's tale to life are members of the Kansas City Boys & Girls Choirs and area musicians.
Little Olu lives in
London, attends an international school, and comes from a diverse
background (African father/Asian mother). Inspired by his father's art,
Olu and his friends embark on a series of adventures that span the
universe - adventures that remind us of our own potential to dream and
to make those dreams come true.
Olu's Dream: The Musical
is a co-production of the Dream Studio, a community art space operated
by Evans, and the True Light Resource Center, an outreach program of the
Church of the Nazarene.
"True Light is just
across the street from the Dream Studio," Evans said, "and Pastor Alice
Piggee-Wallace of True Light allowed me to go through them to apply for
a grant from the Francis Family Foundation. We not only got one, but a
second grant a year later.
"The grants gave me a mental go-ahead. They said it was a worthwhile thing to push this production as a community effort."
Though his major
emphasis has been on illustrating books for children, Evans has been
writing music since his teens. The score for Olu's Dream, he said, was heavy on world music influences, especially African music.
"This could have been a
one-man show," Evans said, "but I see it now as being about inclusion,
bringing together different groups and institutions and individuals.
It's about bringing the community together for a night."
Shane Evans is an
artist, author, illustrator, musician, songwriter, and founder of Dream
Studio, a community art space in Kansas City. He has illustrated more
than 30 books, including the Shanna series which has been
turned into a Disney animated short. Evans has exhibited, lectured, and
developed art programs for youth in Burkina Faso, Botswana, Brazil,
China, France, Japan, Lesotho, and across the United States. His most
recent book is Chocolate Me! created with actor and friend Taye Diggs.
Admission is free. The event will be preceded by a 6 p.m. kid-friendly reception. RSVP online or call 816.701.3407.
Emergency Home Repair Program
Eligible
Kansas City, Mo., homeowners who are in urgent need of plumbing, electrical,
mechanical and limited ADA barrier removal work may apply for the City of
Kansas City, Mo., Emergency Home Repair Program.
Applications for the Emergency Home Repair Program are available online by visiting www.kcmo.org/housing and clicking the "Emergency Home Repair Program" link or at the Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department's Housing Section office on the 11th floor of City Hall, 414 E. 12th St.
Applications will be accepted through July 31 or until funds have been exhausted.
"This program can help lower-income homeowners who have an urgent repair need such as a furnace repair or replacement during the heating season months or replacing a broken water line going to their house," Housing Section Manager Doug Bossert said.
The Housing Section of the Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department administers the Emergency Home Repair Program, Home Weatherization Program, Municipal Court Fund Program (by referral only), Paint Program and other housing rehabilitation and inspection programs.
Eligible applicants are homeowners who own only one property, have not received assistance from this program within the past five years, and meet the following household income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
One person - $41,100
Two people - $46,950
Three people - $52,800
Four people - $58,650
Five people - $63,350
Six people - $68,050
Seven people - $72,750
Eight people - $77,450
A Community Development Block Grant established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds the Emergency Home Repair Program.
For more information or to request an application, call 816-513-3025.
To fill out an online application, please visit www.kcmo.org/housing and click on the "Emergency Home Repair Program" link, or you can directly access the application at http://kcmo.org/idc/groups/
Applications for the Emergency Home Repair Program are available online by visiting www.kcmo.org/housing and clicking the "Emergency Home Repair Program" link or at the Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department's Housing Section office on the 11th floor of City Hall, 414 E. 12th St.
Applications will be accepted through July 31 or until funds have been exhausted.
"This program can help lower-income homeowners who have an urgent repair need such as a furnace repair or replacement during the heating season months or replacing a broken water line going to their house," Housing Section Manager Doug Bossert said.
The Housing Section of the Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department administers the Emergency Home Repair Program, Home Weatherization Program, Municipal Court Fund Program (by referral only), Paint Program and other housing rehabilitation and inspection programs.
Eligible applicants are homeowners who own only one property, have not received assistance from this program within the past five years, and meet the following household income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
One person - $41,100
Two people - $46,950
Three people - $52,800
Four people - $58,650
Five people - $63,350
Six people - $68,050
Seven people - $72,750
Eight people - $77,450
A Community Development Block Grant established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds the Emergency Home Repair Program.
For more information or to request an application, call 816-513-3025.
To fill out an online application, please visit www.kcmo.org/housing and click on the "Emergency Home Repair Program" link, or you can directly access the application at http://kcmo.org/idc/groups/
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Diversity Scholarship Program
The
Diversity Scholarship Program (DSP) supports and strengthens the work
of diverse grassroots leaders by sharing with them a broad range of
preservation tools and networks. DSP provides financial assistance to
individuals from diverse social, economic, racial, ethnic and cultural
backgrounds to attend the National Preservation Conference. Scholarship
recipients and alumni also receive preservation news and training
resources, firsthand, throughout the year.
DSP
has welcomed over 1,100 participants to the program and has helped
enrich the overall Conference experience by incorporating diverse
perspectives in the Conference’s programming and providing opportunities
for conference attendees to learn from these dynamic community leaders.
The
National Trust seeks culturally diverse applicants whose attendance at
the Conference will benefit their communities and whose commitment to
historic preservation will be reinforced by their participation.
Recipients will have an opportunity to express their perspectives during
the Conference and to take advantage of National Trust programs after
the Conference.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
85TH STREET BUS LINE BEGINS IN JULY
Just in case you haven’t already seen some of the signs being posted along 85th Street, Marlborough
residents will soon have bus access to Save-A-Lot at 85th & Holmes, businesses at 85th & Wornall,
and the Ward Parkway Shopping Center at 85th & State Line effective July 1st.
residents will soon have bus access to Save-A-Lot at 85th & Holmes, businesses at 85th & Wornall,
and the Ward Parkway Shopping Center at 85th & State Line effective July 1st.
The 85th Street bus line will also help those wanting to connect with other bus routes, such as Troost,
to access the Swope South Health Clinic at 89th & Troost.
These route changes were made possible by a comprehensive study that allowed
residents to make their voices heard. Over 700 comments were received
on existing bus service that led to these changes.
Some of the route involved includes:
· Route 54 Armour Paseo: Route 54’s southern end will change to provide new service between 85th St. & The Paseo to Ward Parkway Center.
Service at 85th & Prospect will be replaced by Route 175.
Service levels will be adjusted to better match demand: less rush hour service, but twice as much midday service.
· Route 175: Route 175 will be realigned to serve 85th & Prospect
and replace Route 54 service realigned to Ward Parkway Center.
Service to Overland Park will remain.· Troost Max Green Line: Troost MAX will provide service between downtown
and Bannister & Drury on weekdays and weekends, and will replace 25 Troost weekend
service to Bannister & Drury.
· 25 Troost:
To match weekday service, Route 25 weekend service will operate between downtown
and 83rd & Troost.
and 83rd & Troost.
Weekend service south of 83rd St. will be replaced by Troost MAX.
With the upgrade of Troost MAX evening service Route 25 evening service will be shortened.
· 296 Bannister Hillcrest MetroFlex: Scheduled stops will be introduced at the Bannister & Drury
transfer center to improve connections with fixed-route service.
There will be additional changes coming to routes in October.
To get the latest information, go to the ATA’s website, (www.kcata.org), pick up a passenger bulletin, or
call 816-221-0660 to speak to a Call Center Agent.
call 816-221-0660 to speak to a Call Center Agent.
Free paint available for eligible City homeowners
Participants may choose paint colors and receive other supplies
Warmer weather signals the start of many things - one of which is the City of Kansas City, Mo., Paint Program. In 2011, this program provided free paint and supplies to more than 300 homeowners.
"This program helps improve our neighborhoods by assisting homeowners who need a little help with the upkeep of their property," said Doug Bossert, section manager of the Housing and Human Services Division, which manages the Paint Program. "Qualified homeowners receive high-quality exterior paint for their homes at no cost."
Eligible residents must complete an application to receive paint, primer, caulking and other supplies related to the painting of their home. Please note, the total cost of the paint supplies cannot exceed $500. Applicants must also:
- Reside in Kansas City, Mo.
- Own and live in the property to be painted
- Own only one property
- Meet these household income guidelines:
- One person - $41,100
- Two people - $46,950
- Three people - $52,800
- Four people - $58,650
- Five people - $63,350
- Six people - $68,050
- Seven people - $72,750
- Eight or more people - $77,450
Paint recipients must make all necessary repairs and properly prepare their home for painting prior to receiving their supplies. After an inspector determines a house is ready to be painted, a voucher will be awarded to the recipients, which allows them to choose an in-store color of Porter paint; no color matching will be done.
To download an application, please visit http://www.kcmo.org/idc/
For more information or to request an application via mail, call the Housing and Human Services Division, at 816-513-3025.
For media inquiries, please contact Roger Stewart, program supervisor, at 816-513-3253.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Women's Self Defense Seminar
The
focus of the training is on the importance of awareness, prevention,
streetwise precaution and most importantly, self defense. This training
is both lecture and hands-on. Physical activity is encouraged, but not
required.
Participants are asked to wear athletic type clothing, with no buttons or zippers. Socks and long sleeve shirts are required.
Enrollment
is open to females 16 years of age or older; however, anyone under the
age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. The course is free, but you MUST pre-register. This course is limited to 50 participants.
The June 2, 2012 session will be held at the Police Athletic League gym (P.A.L.) at 1801 White Avenue from 8 am until noon.
The July 14, 2012 session will be held at the Regional Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., from 8 am till noon.
We
are hoping to host the August 4, 2012 session at the new South Patrol
Complex gymnasium, located at Bannister Rd. and Marion Park Drive. In
the event the campus is not completed, this session will be moved to the
P.A.L. gym located at 1801 White.
Also available:
. *** Women's Self Defense Video for $10.00 plus $3.00 shipping & handling.
Please call the Regional Police Academy at (816) 413-3500 for further information on the schedule for seminars or for copies of the video.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
KCPD launches Nixle community text alerts service
Greetings,
Included in this Informer are:
-Crime Statistics for the previous week
-KCPD launches community text alerts
-Good Neighbor Award Nominations
-Spring Cleaning
KCPD launches Nixle community text alerts service
To get information to the community as quickly as possible, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department is launching a text message alert system with Nixle.
Nixle Connect allows the department to instantly inform residents of current public safety issues via text/SMS, e-mail, Internet posts, and Twitter. The service is provided at no cost to the department, taxpayers, or residents.
Communications from the KCPD will range from emergency alerts such as Amber Alerts and critical incidents to routine day-to-day information such as violent crime suspects being sought, a burglary pattern, a major traffic incident, or other relevant information to residents.
"With Nixle, citizens can be aware of the current safety issues in their neighborhood," Chief Darryl Forté said. "Informed citizens can be our eyes and ears, helping us solve and prevent crime."
Kansas City residents can sign up to receive free, real-time safety information by texting their zip code or "KCPD" to 888777 or by visiting www.nixle.com <http://www.nixle.com/> . Once registered, users can customize the types of alerts they wish to receive via text, email, and online. Any information users submit is housed on secure Nixle servers and remains anonymous to police staff.
"Additionally, Kansas City will play host to the 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game in July," continued Forté. "Nixle Connect provides us with a way to communicate with the tens of thousands of baseball fans who will be attending to keep traffic and people flowing as smoothly as possible, as well as a means to deliver any urgent messages should an emergency arise."
To receive All Star Game-specific messages, text "ALLSTARKC" to 888777.
More than 4,800 government agencies nationwide have adopted Nixle for their means of real-time communications with residents, and more than 700,000 citizens have signed up to take advantage of the service.
"Nixle is an easy, quick and secure mass notification tool for public safety officials to communicate information to the public across multiple channels," stated Eric Liu, Nixle's CEO. "Both residents and visitors to Kansas City can benefit greatly from the service."
About Nixle
Founded in 2007, Nixle is the leader in trusted notification services for law enforcement and government agencies. More than 4,800 government agencies throughout the United States use Nixle to communicate with residents via SMS mobile text messaging, email, the Web, and mobile applications. Over 700,000 citizens rely upon the system. Nixle is strategically partnered with the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (Nlets) to offer the only public messaging service on the International Justice and Public Safety network, a system owned by the fifty states and serving every criminal justice agency in the US and Canada. Nixle is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA.
For more information, visit www.kcpd.org <http://www.kcpd.org/> or www.nixle.com <http://www.nixle.com/> .
(per email from Marlborough Community Coalition)
In conjunction with the Target Green project, the Blue River Watershed
and New Reflections will be holding two rain barrel workshops - one is
this Saturday from 9 - 11 am at the home of April Bradshaw; the second
one is Thursday, May 3rd at the home of Marilynne Fields. Addresses are
on the attached flyer. The workshops will demonstrate how to make a
rain barrel, how to disconnect your downspouts, and how to build your
own rain garden.
There are also some ***FREE*** rain barrels to be installed! If you are a resident/landlord of a home north of 77th to around 73rd Street between Troost and Highland, you could qualify! Please call Shockey Consulting (contact information is on the below flyer) to inquire about how to be the first on your block to have one!
There are also some ***FREE*** rain barrels to be installed! If you are a resident/landlord of a home north of 77th to around 73rd Street between Troost and Highland, you could qualify! Please call Shockey Consulting (contact information is on the below flyer) to inquire about how to be the first on your block to have one!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Leaf and Brush pick up. April 17th
The City's Spring Leaf and Brush pick-up starts next week (week of April 8th).
CLICK HERE to find dates
* Same day as trash/recycling collection April 17th
* Needs to be at the curbside by 7 a.m. as your trash pickup day
* Limit of 20 lawn debris sacks and/or bundles
* Paper sacks only. NO plastic
* If bundling, brush is to be in a 4' x 2' bundle and tied with twine only
* No duct tape
* No trash
* If you are missed, call 3-1-1 within 24 hours
CLICK HERE to find dates
* Same day as trash/recycling collection April 17th
* Needs to be at the curbside by 7 a.m. as your trash pickup day
* Limit of 20 lawn debris sacks and/or bundles
* Paper sacks only. NO plastic
* If bundling, brush is to be in a 4' x 2' bundle and tied with twine only
* No duct tape
* No trash
* If you are missed, call 3-1-1 within 24 hours
April 10th:Marlborough Plaza Fountain kick off
We are pleased that the Marlborough Plaza Fountain at 79th & Paseo has been chosen as the kick-off location for the 2012 Kansas City Fountain Day. Fountain Day is when all the fountains in Kansas City are turned on for the season. Please join us at 11:00 a.m. on April 10th for this celebration!
We'll also be celebrating the new renovations at the fountain. This fountain, formerly known as the "Boy and Fish Fountain" was the first one on the Country Club Plaza in 1923. When the Seville Fountain replaced it in 1969, it was moved to 79th & Paseo location, which is the most southern location for a KC fountain. In 2010, the Coalition petitioned the Parks Board to rename the "79th & Paseo Fountain" to the present name of the "Marlborough Plaza Fountain," giving a nod to both its previous home as well as its present.
We hope to see you at 11:00 a.m. on April 10th when "our" fountain, as well as the others in the city will be turned on!
We'll also be celebrating the new renovations at the fountain. This fountain, formerly known as the "Boy and Fish Fountain" was the first one on the Country Club Plaza in 1923. When the Seville Fountain replaced it in 1969, it was moved to 79th & Paseo location, which is the most southern location for a KC fountain. In 2010, the Coalition petitioned the Parks Board to rename the "79th & Paseo Fountain" to the present name of the "Marlborough Plaza Fountain," giving a nod to both its previous home as well as its present.
We hope to see you at 11:00 a.m. on April 10th when "our" fountain, as well as the others in the city will be turned on!
Monday, April 2, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Free Exhibit: Fashions of the Titanic Era
A “Fashions of the Titanic Era” exhibit will be on display at the Kansas City Museum through September 3, 2012. Admission is free.
The exhibit features 36 historic fashions and accessories owned by Kansas City residents during the Edwardian period. You’ll also learn about notable events and happening in Kansas City during the year of Titanic’s fateful voyage (1912).
The Kansas City Museum is located at 3218 Gladston Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri.
Free Pet Vaccinations: March 17th and March 24th
The free vaccination clinics will serve up to 1,000 pets coordinated on a first-come, first- serve basis. Attendees will receive a number upon arrival, with the final number being handed out within 15 minutes of the clinic closing. There are no income or residential restrictions. General wellness appointments will not be available during the free vaccination clinics on March 17th and 24th.
Generous funding from the ASPCA will support the two free vaccination clinics from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, March 17th and Saturday, March 24th. Clinics will be held at the Heartland SPCA Animal Medical Center at 5428 Antioch Dr. Merriam, KS 66202. Free vaccinations will also be administered to pets receiving the gift of spay/neuter surgery during the month of March.
Click here to learn more
Generous funding from the ASPCA will support the two free vaccination clinics from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, March 17th and Saturday, March 24th. Clinics will be held at the Heartland SPCA Animal Medical Center at 5428 Antioch Dr. Merriam, KS 66202. Free vaccinations will also be administered to pets receiving the gift of spay/neuter surgery during the month of March.
Click here to learn more
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
March 31st NEIGHBORHOOD EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 31 10 A.M. – 12pm
Come one and all, young and old to a neighborhood Easter
egg hunt. Meet your neighbors and enjoy a great springtime
gathering. There will be something for all ages. In the event
of inclement weather, the hunt will be held inside.
HOSTED BY SOUTH BROADLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
7850 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
Beans & Greens Mobile Market
Marlborough: 8401 Euclid, Kansas City, MO on Thursdays 3 pm - 7 pm
Contact Information
Market Manager: Eugene Brown, III
Phone Number: (816) 517-0945
Email: eugene@beansandgreens.org
Website: http://www.beansandgreens.org/
LET’S GET GROWING!
(via article from Marlborough Community Coalition)
Whether you are interested in growing vegetables to save on
grocery bills, to make a little extra income by selling what you
grow, or you simply love fresh vegetables and digging in the dirt
- help is just around the corner!
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) provides
self-help and educational assistance for their members to grow their own food.
Membership is $2 or $10
(depending on income) and it provides more benefits than
gardeners have zucchini in August, including:
* 10 packages of seeds (your choice)
* 1 bag of fertilizer (approx. 5lbs)
* Community gardening newsletter
* Discount on vegetable plants + additional seeds & fertilizer
* Tiller loan privilege
Membership also includes free attendance at high quality work-
shops offered by KCCG staff. Spring sessions scheduled
for KCCG’s office, 6917 Kensington, are the following:
March 16 & April 6 (noon)
Early Spring Crops
March 19 (6:00-7:30pm)
Vegetable Garden Basics
March 30 (noon)
Raised Bed Gardening
April 13 (noon)
Growing Herbs
April 20 (noon)
Tomatoes and Peppers
April 27 (noon)
Integrated Pest Management
May 18 (noon)
Insects in the Garden
June 1 (noon)
Plant Diseases
To join KCCG and to register for workshops, call 816-931-3877, visit their office or visit their website, www.kccg.org.
If you grow vegetables for the purpose of selling them or if the seeds, fertilizer
and growing expertise gained from a KCCG membership provided you with more produce
than your family can use, the Ivanhoe Small Growers Market designed especially
for neighborhood gardeners, might be just for you.
New this year, the market will be held Fridays from 5:00 -7:00
pm at the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center, 37th & Woodland, beginning June 8th
and ending September 28th. It costs $3/week to sell or $48 if you sign up for the entire season.
To find out more about selling or shopping at the market,
contact Andy Volding at 816-377-9947 or avolding@kchealthykids.org.
Free gardening and marketing workshops open to anyone are also offered by the Grown in Ivanhoe project. Andy can provide information about them too.
Need space to grow vegetables on? The Marlborough East Neighborhood is planning
to start a Community Garden this spring. Contact Joyce Walker at jdewalt1@yahoo.com for information.
The Marlborough Coalition is exploring options for to also sponsor a community garden
site. Contact Diane Hershberger at stony crest@sbcglobal.net about that possibility.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Free Brookside warm up St. Patrick's Day parade
This Saturday, March 10, 2012,the Brookside Shopping District in Kansas City is holding its 32nd Annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Day Warm Up Parade. Admission is free.
This event includes more than 100 parade entries (parade floats, bands, clowns, dogs, horses, and more).
The parade, which starts at 2:00 p.m., will begin at 65th and Wornall, go north to 63rd Street, east to Main Street, south to Meyer Boulevard, then west to Brookside Boulevard
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Bank of America’s gift of vacant houses will aid KC’s urban core
Bank of America’s gift of vacant houses will aid KC’s urban core
Most of the 75 properties will be on East Side. Two-thirds will be torn down, but others will be renovated.
Read More here >>
Monday, February 27, 2012
Free: March 3rd Stone Lion’s Puppet Carnivale
This Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Garrison Community Center is hosting Stone Lion’s Puppet Carnivale, an “interactive spectacle of puppetry, music and dance.” Admission is free.
This event includes larger than life puppets, jugglers, stilt walkers, musicians, a fortune-telling booth, a mini puppet tent, a tattoo man, a craft wagon (where you can create your own puppet), a game show with prizes, an extinct animal train, and more.
The carnivale runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Garrison Community Center is located at 1124 E. Fifth St. in Kansas City, Missouri.
march 31st only: FREE ADMISSION to the Kansas City Zoo
FREE ADMISSION to the Kansas City Zoo for Jackson and Clay County residents with proof of residency; 816.513.5800; http://www.kansascityzoo.org/
Free Mar 23-24 Operation KidSafe
Mar 23-24-Operation KidSafe digital systems,
Randy Reed Nissan, 9600 NW Prairie View Road, Kansas City, MO 64153;
free for the entire community; The system can digitally fingerprint and photograph a child in 30 seconds or less with no ink and no film. The family has a digital quality set of prints that last a lifetime; There is no data-basing. The parent is handed the finished product, a letter size document -with the child’s digital fingerprints and photo; The quality is so good that the prints can be scanned into the National Crime Computer if the child is ever missing; The focus is education, so each parent will receive the top tips for safety at the event; Local Contact: 877-216-2541; Mark Bott National Program Director: 217-726-6393; 866-962-5487; marka@kidsafeprints.com ; Sales: info@kidsafeprints.com ; http://kidsafeprints.com/
Friday
Noon-6pm
Saturday
10am-4pm
Friday, February 24, 2012
Tuesday, February 28th: Eradicating Drug houses in the area
We've asked Police Officer Terry Owens, who has been working drug houses in the area, to present at our next meeting.
Officer Owens will have some good information to share about this issue and what the community can do to further partner with the police to help eradicate the issue.
Tuesday, February 28th
6:30 pm
Community Room - Metro Police Division
7601 Prospect
(via Marlborough Community Coalition info share)
Officer Owens will have some good information to share about this issue and what the community can do to further partner with the police to help eradicate the issue.
Tuesday, February 28th
6:30 pm
Community Room - Metro Police Division
7601 Prospect
(via Marlborough Community Coalition info share)
The Free File Alliance
The Free File Alliance, a coalition of industry-leading tax software companies, has partnered with the IRS to create IRS Free File,a program that allows families with an Adjusted Gross Income of $57,000 or less to use their software to file their 2011 taxes electronically for free.
For people with higher incomes, there are online forms on the site that are designed for those who are comfortable preparing their own tax returns. So anyone can file electronically for free.
To take advantage of this offer, click here. Choose a tax software company (you can use their “help me find a company” tool to decide which one to use). You’ll then be directed to the company’s Web site where you can prepare, complete, and electronically file your federal income tax return for free. Some companies also support state tax returns.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
February 16th: Celebrate with us.
This is the month we celebrate Black History month.
Come and share your “moments in history”.
Our regular meeting is on Thursday, 6:30pm at the police department on 76th and Prospect.
Hope to see you there.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Free Tax Help for those that qualify
Tax laws are so complex many taxpayers don't feel comfortable filing out their own returns, but getting professional help can be expensive.
Believe it or not, the Internal Revenue Service wants to help.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Illegal dumping cameras: Help Identify two people
Remember when we said we were getting illegal dumping cameras? The neighborhood and the City are asking your help in identifying persons illegally dumping at 81st & Wabash at 2:38 pm on Friday, January 24th. Please see the link to pictures, below, to help identify them.
A series of seven images reveals a Dodge Ram pickup truck stopping on Wabash Avenue. Two men exited the vehicle and pulled picket fencing from the vehicle into the street. Image 0443 of the sequence is of sufficient resolution to allow a viewer to zoom in and see the faces of both individuals. The image 0443 is attached to this document along with a close-up from the image. All images can be viewed at http://www.kcmo.org/CKCMO/Depts/NeighborhoodAndCommunityServices/Preservation/IllegalDumping/Reporting/index.htm or http://tinyurl.com/6qj3lkd.
Anyone who can identify the individuals from the captured images is asked to contact Code Enforcement Officer Ryan Cushman by telephone at 816-719-0637 or by email at Ryan.Cushman@kcmo.org. Media outlets are asked to share the information and images with the public to assist in the identification of these individuals. Media with questions about this matter should contact Dennis Gagnon, City Communications Office, at 816-513-2659.
Monday, January 30, 2012
5th District Residents Meeting Feb. 4th
Cindy Circo and Michael Brooks invite you to the next 5th District Residents meeting, to be held this Saturday, Feburary 4th, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Hillcrest Community Center, 10401 Hillcrest Road.
Private Water Line Insurance
Recently, some area homeowners received letters of notices from private insurance companies offering an insurance program that covers the cost to repair a break or leak in their water service lines. If you haven't already received a letter or notice, you may receive a similar letter in the future. The insurance coverage being offered would be a private agreement between the company and the individual property owner.
This is not a program sponsored by Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department or the City of Kansas City. The City is not involved in and does not endorse any insurance for private water lines.
As a reminder, homeowners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their water service lines as stated in City Ordinance Section 78-22, "The owner of the premises served shall maintain the water service against leakage from but not including the curb stop or fist shutoff valve to the premises served."
The Kansas City, Mo., Water Services Department maintains and operates water collection, processing and distribution systems, stormwater management and control systems, and waste water collection and processing systems for residential and business customers in Kansas City and for wholesale customers in the Kansas City region. Operation is funded entirely by fees charged to customers based on their use of products and services, not by taxes.
( informaiton via Marlborough Community Coalition)
This is not a program sponsored by Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department or the City of Kansas City. The City is not involved in and does not endorse any insurance for private water lines.
As a reminder, homeowners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their water service lines as stated in City Ordinance Section 78-22, "The owner of the premises served shall maintain the water service against leakage from but not including the curb stop or fist shutoff valve to the premises served."
The Kansas City, Mo., Water Services Department maintains and operates water collection, processing and distribution systems, stormwater management and control systems, and waste water collection and processing systems for residential and business customers in Kansas City and for wholesale customers in the Kansas City region. Operation is funded entirely by fees charged to customers based on their use of products and services, not by taxes.
( informaiton via Marlborough Community Coalition)
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Free January Workshops
Mastering the Fear of Rejection Workshop
Janet A. Beverly, LSCSW
Wed., Jan. 11, 2012; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
1600 N.291 Hwy. Liberty, MO
Stress Management Workshop
Susan Crain Lewis, MSSW
Wed., Jan. 18, 2012; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
First Christian Church of Pleasant Hill
519 Cedar St., Pleasant Hill, MO
3 M's' Meditation, Mediation, Medication Workshop
Jermine D. Alberty, BSB/M
Thurs., Jan. 19, 2012; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church
9301 Parallel Pkwy, KCKS
Inequity and Inequality: Confronting Mental Health Disparities Among African Americans Workshop
Sharon Goolsby, RN
Fri., Jan. 20, 2012; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center
3043 State Ave., KCKS
Journaling as a Recovery Tool Workshop
Lois Hohn
Mon., Jan. 23, 2012; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Olathe Church
2024 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS
Depression in African Americans Workshop
Kirby Randolph, PhD
Tues., Jan. 24, 2012; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
St. James United Methodist Church
5540 Wayne Ave., KCMO
Why Did I Eat That?: A Cognitive Therapy Approach to the Frustration & Challenges of Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes Workshop
Dan Somberg, PhD
Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Old Mission United Methodist Church
5519 State Park Rd., Fairway, KS
Living With a Depressed Spouse Workshop*
Amy Viets and Bernadette Stankard
Tues., Jan. 17, 2012; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
First Christian Church of Blue Springs
701 NW 15th St., Blue Springs, MO
* Please note that only this workshop "Living with a Depressed Spouse" is designed for persons who have a relationship with someone who is depressed; spouses, partners, parents, children or others. Although this presentation may be helpful to those suffering from the illness, especially in regard to what their loved ones are going through, the presenters will not speak specifically to them.
Janet A. Beverly, LSCSW
Wed., Jan. 11, 2012; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
1600 N.291 Hwy. Liberty, MO
Stress Management Workshop
Susan Crain Lewis, MSSW
Wed., Jan. 18, 2012; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
First Christian Church of Pleasant Hill
519 Cedar St., Pleasant Hill, MO
3 M's' Meditation, Mediation, Medication Workshop
Jermine D. Alberty, BSB/M
Thurs., Jan. 19, 2012; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church
9301 Parallel Pkwy, KCKS
Inequity and Inequality: Confronting Mental Health Disparities Among African Americans Workshop
Sharon Goolsby, RN
Fri., Jan. 20, 2012; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center
3043 State Ave., KCKS
Journaling as a Recovery Tool Workshop
Lois Hohn
Mon., Jan. 23, 2012; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Olathe Church
2024 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS
Depression in African Americans Workshop
Kirby Randolph, PhD
Tues., Jan. 24, 2012; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
St. James United Methodist Church
5540 Wayne Ave., KCMO
Why Did I Eat That?: A Cognitive Therapy Approach to the Frustration & Challenges of Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes Workshop
Dan Somberg, PhD
Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Old Mission United Methodist Church
5519 State Park Rd., Fairway, KS
Living With a Depressed Spouse Workshop*
Amy Viets and Bernadette Stankard
Tues., Jan. 17, 2012; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
First Christian Church of Blue Springs
701 NW 15th St., Blue Springs, MO
* Please note that only this workshop "Living with a Depressed Spouse" is designed for persons who have a relationship with someone who is depressed; spouses, partners, parents, children or others. Although this presentation may be helpful to those suffering from the illness, especially in regard to what their loved ones are going through, the presenters will not speak specifically to them.
JAN. 12th Customer Service/Career Fair (Kansas City)
Customer Service/Career Fair (Kansas City)
Looking for jobs in Customer Service? Come to the Kansas City New Year's Career Fair
Thursday, January 12th 10am - 2pm
Holiday Inn/Coco Key Water Resort
9103 E 39th St., KCMO 64133
Companies registered to attend include:
ALDI
Aviation Insitute of Maintenance
Biolife Plasma Services
Bunzl Distribution
Career Advisor
Carmax
Check N' Go
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Comfort Keepers Home Care
DeVry University
Enterprise Holdings
Family Heritage
Grainger
Harte Hanks
Heritage College
Jiffy Lube
Kansas City Gold and Silver
MO National Guard
Northrop Grumman
Ottawa University
Physicians Mutual
Pinnacle Career Institute
Prudential
Quintiles Phase One Services
Square Two Financial
T-Mobile
Job Seekers can pre-register at www.JobNewsKC.com.
Employers interested in participating may contact Nick Walz 913-383-1100.
Looking for jobs in Customer Service? Come to the Kansas City New Year's Career Fair
Thursday, January 12th 10am - 2pm
Holiday Inn/Coco Key Water Resort
9103 E 39th St., KCMO 64133
Companies registered to attend include:
ALDI
Aviation Insitute of Maintenance
Biolife Plasma Services
Bunzl Distribution
Career Advisor
Carmax
Check N' Go
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Comfort Keepers Home Care
DeVry University
Enterprise Holdings
Family Heritage
Grainger
Harte Hanks
Heritage College
Jiffy Lube
Kansas City Gold and Silver
MO National Guard
Northrop Grumman
Ottawa University
Physicians Mutual
Pinnacle Career Institute
Prudential
Quintiles Phase One Services
Square Two Financial
T-Mobile
Job Seekers can pre-register at www.JobNewsKC.com.
Employers interested in participating may contact Nick Walz 913-383-1100.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Monday, December 26, 2011
Trash delay & no tag week
In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Kansas City, Mo., offices and the 311 Call Center will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 and curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day. Residents who usually have Monday collection will receive the service on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Residents who usually have Friday collection will receive it on Saturday, Dec. 31.
Please be advised that Monday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 30 is a “no tag” period for trash collection in the City. During this time, residents may set out more than two bags of trash without tags. This is done to accommodate the extra trash that is usually accumulated at this time of year. Residents are encouraged to utilize the City’s unlimited curbside recycling to dispose of cardboard and seasonal gift boxes. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BULKY.
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Please be advised that Monday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 30 is a “no tag” period for trash collection in the City. During this time, residents may set out more than two bags of trash without tags. This is done to accommodate the extra trash that is usually accumulated at this time of year. Residents are encouraged to utilize the City’s unlimited curbside recycling to dispose of cardboard and seasonal gift boxes. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BULKY.
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