Tuesday, August 9th
4-6pm
The Pursuit of Innovation
through Civil Discourse
You are invited to a free community event where the Mayors will swap stories, share philosophies and engage you in their discussion of the future of our region's growth and prosperity... and how it will best be acheived in unison.
Two highly respected Mayors from our region, Sly James of Kansas City, Missiouri and Joe Reardon of Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK, are getting together to talk about civility, regionalism, collaboration success opportunity and Google.
Location: Rockhurst University
Convocation Center
(enter campus off 54th & Troost Ave)
RSVP online: community.rockhurst.edu/mayors
Friday, July 29, 2011
Aug. 5- Aug: Sales Tax Holiday
City participates in Sales Tax Holiday
The City of Kansas City, Mo., invites residents to take advantage of a three-day sales tax holiday from Friday, Aug. 5 to Sunday, Aug. 7. During this time, shoppers who purchase certain items of clothing, shoes, school supplies and computers in Kansas City, Mo., stores will not have to pay any sales tax.
To help reduce costs for families getting ready for the new school year, the following retail purchases will be exempt from respective sales taxes during the 2011 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday:
- Articles of clothing, shoes and cloth or other materials used to make school uniforms or other school clothing with taxable value of $100 or less
- School supplies not to exceed $50 per purchase. School supplies include any item normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes, including but not limited to, textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, chalk, maps and globes.
- Laptop, desktop or tower computer systems (or their component parts) designed for use as personal computers with taxable value of $3,500 or less
- Computer software items with taxable value of $350 or less.
- Computer peripheral devices not to exceed $3,500.
There are some items that may be considered by some to be clothing, personal computers or school supplies that will not be exempt from the previously mentioned sales taxes during the three-day sales tax holiday. These items include watches, watchbands, jewelry, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands, belt buckles, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop phones, copiers or other office equipment. Additional items exempt from the tax holiday are furniture and fixtures for homes, apartments, dorms or other residences.
For more information about the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, visit http://www.dor.mo.gov/tax/business/sales/taxholiday/. Click on Back To School Sales Tax Holiday.
The City of Kansas City, Mo., invites residents to take advantage of a three-day sales tax holiday from Friday, Aug. 5 to Sunday, Aug. 7. During this time, shoppers who purchase certain items of clothing, shoes, school supplies and computers in Kansas City, Mo., stores will not have to pay any sales tax.
To help reduce costs for families getting ready for the new school year, the following retail purchases will be exempt from respective sales taxes during the 2011 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday:
- Articles of clothing, shoes and cloth or other materials used to make school uniforms or other school clothing with taxable value of $100 or less
- School supplies not to exceed $50 per purchase. School supplies include any item normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes, including but not limited to, textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, chalk, maps and globes.
- Laptop, desktop or tower computer systems (or their component parts) designed for use as personal computers with taxable value of $3,500 or less
- Computer software items with taxable value of $350 or less.
- Computer peripheral devices not to exceed $3,500.
There are some items that may be considered by some to be clothing, personal computers or school supplies that will not be exempt from the previously mentioned sales taxes during the three-day sales tax holiday. These items include watches, watchbands, jewelry, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands, belt buckles, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop phones, copiers or other office equipment. Additional items exempt from the tax holiday are furniture and fixtures for homes, apartments, dorms or other residences.
For more information about the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, visit http://www.dor.mo.gov/tax/business/sales/taxholiday/. Click on Back To School Sales Tax Holiday.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid is available to discuss housing issues such as mortgage foreclosure prevention, tax foreclosure prevention, bankruptcy, debt collection, Missouri property tax credits, and more.
Please contact Kendra Mosley Ayuk (kmosley@lawmo.org) or Susan Kephart (skephart@lawmo.org) if you would like more information.
As always, this important service is free.
(from Marlborough Community Coalition)
Please contact Kendra Mosley Ayuk (kmosley@lawmo.org) or Susan Kephart (skephart@lawmo.org) if you would like more information.
As always, this important service is free.
(from Marlborough Community Coalition)
grocery store is being re-established in the neighborhood!
Finally, a grocery store is being re-established in the neighborhood!
Save-A-Lot, located at 85th & Holmes will open on Thursday, August 4th.
You can sign up for coupons at www.save-a-lot.com
Save-A-Lot, located at 85th & Holmes will open on Thursday, August 4th.
You can sign up for coupons at www.save-a-lot.com
Thursday, July 28, 2011
August 13th: Saturday Immunization Clinic
BE WISE IMMUNIZE
Saturday Immunization Clinic
The City of Kansas City, Mo.,
Health Department
2400 Troost Ave., Suite 1100
August 13, 2011
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
**The Parent or guardian needs to present a copy of their child’s shot records, and any letters received from your child’s school district.
If your child has had shots previously at the City of Kansas City, Mo.,
Health Department, you can get a copy when you register.
**In accordance with State of Missouri Law students are not allowed to attend school until the school district has satisfactory evidence on file that the student has been immunized, or, that the students is exempted from obtaining immunization.
(OPEN TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT NO CHARGE)
**Daily hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri- 8:00-4:00, Thurs 8:00-noon**
For more information call (816)513-6108
Saturday Immunization Clinic
The City of Kansas City, Mo.,
Health Department
2400 Troost Ave., Suite 1100
August 13, 2011
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
**The Parent or guardian needs to present a copy of their child’s shot records, and any letters received from your child’s school district.
If your child has had shots previously at the City of Kansas City, Mo.,
Health Department, you can get a copy when you register.
**In accordance with State of Missouri Law students are not allowed to attend school until the school district has satisfactory evidence on file that the student has been immunized, or, that the students is exempted from obtaining immunization.
(OPEN TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT NO CHARGE)
**Daily hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri- 8:00-4:00, Thurs 8:00-noon**
For more information call (816)513-6108
KC school district
Please see below communication from the KCMO District about the repurposing process as it relates to Marlborough School, 75th & Tracy. A community meeting is scheduled, details below.
_______________________________________________________
Dear valued community member,
The site tour conducted at Marlborough provided the district with some great initial feedback on community needs and reuse opportunities. The Repurposing Initiative office would now like to invite you to attend the Phase II public meeting for this site.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011: Dunbar, Ladd, Moore
Mohart Multipurpose Center 5:30-7:30pm,
3200 Wayne Ave, KCMO 64109
Tuesday, August 23, 2011: Askew, McCoy, Ashland
St. Paul School of Theology- Holter Center 5:30-7:30pm,
51st East Truman Road, KCMO 64127
Thursday, September 8, 2011: Blenheim, Bingham, Marlborough
South-Broadland Presbyterian Church 5:30-7:30pm,
7850 Holmes Road, KCMO 64131
At the meeting, the district’s technical team will report out on its reuse assessment for the site, including the reuse ideas discussed at the site tour. It is imperative that you and others interested in the future of Marlborough come out and share your feedback. You will have the opportunity to directly influence how the district moves forward in soliciting and evaluating reuse proposals. Now is the time to ensure that your feedback is included in determining the appropriate reuse(s) of Marlborough school site.
For detailed questions and arrangements please contact Nicole Collier White at 816.418.7745. Thank you again for your interest and we look forward to seeing you at these upcoming meetings
Nicole Collier
Program Coordinator, Repurposing Initiative
Kansas City, Missouri School District
phone: 816-418-7725
direct: 816-418-7745
fax: 816-418-7750
www.kcmsd.net
_______________________________________________________
Dear valued community member,
The site tour conducted at Marlborough provided the district with some great initial feedback on community needs and reuse opportunities. The Repurposing Initiative office would now like to invite you to attend the Phase II public meeting for this site.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011: Dunbar, Ladd, Moore
Mohart Multipurpose Center 5:30-7:30pm,
3200 Wayne Ave, KCMO 64109
Tuesday, August 23, 2011: Askew, McCoy, Ashland
St. Paul School of Theology- Holter Center 5:30-7:30pm,
51st East Truman Road, KCMO 64127
Thursday, September 8, 2011: Blenheim, Bingham, Marlborough
South-Broadland Presbyterian Church 5:30-7:30pm,
7850 Holmes Road, KCMO 64131
At the meeting, the district’s technical team will report out on its reuse assessment for the site, including the reuse ideas discussed at the site tour. It is imperative that you and others interested in the future of Marlborough come out and share your feedback. You will have the opportunity to directly influence how the district moves forward in soliciting and evaluating reuse proposals. Now is the time to ensure that your feedback is included in determining the appropriate reuse(s) of Marlborough school site.
For detailed questions and arrangements please contact Nicole Collier White at 816.418.7745. Thank you again for your interest and we look forward to seeing you at these upcoming meetings
Nicole Collier
Program Coordinator, Repurposing Initiative
Kansas City, Missouri School District
phone: 816-418-7725
direct: 816-418-7745
fax: 816-418-7750
www.kcmsd.net
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Neighborhood Services Congratulates 2011 Good Neighbor Award Recipients
The following Kansas City residents provided a significant service to our community. The “Good Neighbor Award” will be presented at the National Night out against Crime in Swope Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011 at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood Good Neighbor
Oak Park Karen Anderson
Oak Park Rev Thomas Williams
Oldham Farms Wayne Tate
Parade Park Willie Arthur Smith
Rockhill James Wanser
Santa Fe Hills Helen Boyle
Squire Park Amy Crouse
Stradford Estates Carolyn Bradley-Berry
Town Fork Creek Mary Kelly
Waldo Tower Homes Kurtis Marinez
Walnut Grove Donald LaCamp
Walnut Grove Rosie Williams
Westside Fernando Garcia Hernandez
Neighborhood Good Neighbor
Oak Park Karen Anderson
Oak Park Rev Thomas Williams
Oldham Farms Wayne Tate
Parade Park Willie Arthur Smith
Rockhill James Wanser
Santa Fe Hills Helen Boyle
Squire Park Amy Crouse
Stradford Estates Carolyn Bradley-Berry
Town Fork Creek Mary Kelly
Waldo Tower Homes Kurtis Marinez
Walnut Grove Donald LaCamp
Walnut Grove Rosie Williams
Westside Fernando Garcia Hernandez
Sunday, July 24, 2011
August 6th: Bakc to School Rockhurst University
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 6
10AM-NOON
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
COMMUNITY CENTER
5401 TROOST AVE.
(816) 501-4306
Friday, July 22, 2011
CSI event
The CSI event will be postponed due to dangerous heat index.
Please keep posted for the rescheduling.
Please keep posted for the rescheduling.
Monday, July 18, 2011
JULY 23, 2011 Community Socia Initiative @ Daves Place
WALNUT GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
CSI...event Community Social Initiative
• Event Date: JULY 23, 2011
• Event Location: 2121 E. 74th Street
• Event Time: 6-8 p.m.
Event Host:Faye Johnson-Kendrick
Special note:
This event is being held outside. If it rains…we will move the event to DAVE’s Place at 2116 E. 74th Street on the corner of 74th and Brooklyn.
Don’t miss the fun in the sun on YOUR block.
Bring the entire family.
Meet and get to know your neighbors.
Learn information about your neighborhood.
Enjoy food and fellowship.
How to register?
Call the Walnut Grove Office at DAVE’s Place,
816-444-2116 and leave the number of family members
attending or return this invitation to the host site address.
Family Members attending:#
Phone#:
Name:
Address:
CSI...event Community Social Initiative
• Event Date: JULY 23, 2011
• Event Location: 2121 E. 74th Street
• Event Time: 6-8 p.m.
Event Host:Faye Johnson-Kendrick
Special note:
This event is being held outside. If it rains…we will move the event to DAVE’s Place at 2116 E. 74th Street on the corner of 74th and Brooklyn.
Don’t miss the fun in the sun on YOUR block.
Bring the entire family.
Meet and get to know your neighbors.
Learn information about your neighborhood.
Enjoy food and fellowship.
How to register?
Call the Walnut Grove Office at DAVE’s Place,
816-444-2116 and leave the number of family members
attending or return this invitation to the host site address.
Family Members attending:#
Phone#:
Name:
Address:
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Low Cost Pet Spay & Neuter Services/Pet Care
Low Cost Pet Spay & Neuter Services/Pet Care
Kansas City Spay and Neuter
1116 E. 59th Street
816-353-0940
Kansas City Spay and Neuter
1116 E. 59th Street
816-353-0940
RAIN GARDEN CELEBRATION!
RAIN GARDEN CELEBRATION!
Marlborough has an opportunity to showcase a couple of
projects that could put us on the national stage.
In addition to the Target Green project (page 1), the
EPA and Mid-America Regional Council are working
with Marlborough residents to disconnect down spouts and
install both rain gardens and rain barrels. Eight rain gardens have been planted.
These demonstration projectson private property compliment the work the city is doing to install rain gardens,permeable pavement and other green solutions in the
public right-of-way.
On Friday, July 22. EPA and city officials will recognize
homeowners in the Marlborough area for installing dem onstration rain gardens, rain
barrels and other green solutions to reduce stormwater
runoff and keep our streams clean. A tour of the gardens
will precede a press conference at 12 noon at 1312 E. 79th
Street, the site of the first rain garden. Mayor Sly James,
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Circo, Councilman Michael Brooks
and other city, county and state officials have been invited to
attend and give remarks.
Marlborough has an opportunity to showcase a couple of
projects that could put us on the national stage.
In addition to the Target Green project (page 1), the
EPA and Mid-America Regional Council are working
with Marlborough residents to disconnect down spouts and
install both rain gardens and rain barrels. Eight rain gardens have been planted.
These demonstration projectson private property compliment the work the city is doing to install rain gardens,permeable pavement and other green solutions in the
public right-of-way.
On Friday, July 22. EPA and city officials will recognize
homeowners in the Marlborough area for installing dem onstration rain gardens, rain
barrels and other green solutions to reduce stormwater
runoff and keep our streams clean. A tour of the gardens
will precede a press conference at 12 noon at 1312 E. 79th
Street, the site of the first rain garden. Mayor Sly James,
Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Circo, Councilman Michael Brooks
and other city, county and state officials have been invited to
attend and give remarks.
7 Reasons to Buy Food at the Marlborough Beans & Greens Mobile Market:
7 Reasons to Buy Food at the Marlborough Beans & Greens
Mobile Market:
You’ll buy locally grown produce.
•
More affordable and convenient than at a grocery over a mile away.
You’ll eat produce when it is fresh and ripe…more healthy for you and
your family.
• Safer food sources.
GREAT variety of fruits, veggies, premium meats and eggs!
• Everything tastes better!
And Beans & Greens takes credit, debit and SNAP! Use credit, debit and
SNAP! SNAP dollars are Doubled Each Week (up to $30). Pay $30 for
$60 worth of food!
The Marlborough Beans & Greens Mobile Farmer’s Market is open
EVERY Thursday, rain or shine, from 3 pm to 7 pm
Center Elementary School 8401 Euclid
The Marlborough Beans & Greens Market is staffed by volunteers.
Meet your neighbors, have fun and help out.
Call Joyce at 816-444-2380 to volunteer.
Mobile Market:
You’ll buy locally grown produce.
•
More affordable and convenient than at a grocery over a mile away.
You’ll eat produce when it is fresh and ripe…more healthy for you and
your family.
• Safer food sources.
GREAT variety of fruits, veggies, premium meats and eggs!
• Everything tastes better!
And Beans & Greens takes credit, debit and SNAP! Use credit, debit and
SNAP! SNAP dollars are Doubled Each Week (up to $30). Pay $30 for
$60 worth of food!
The Marlborough Beans & Greens Mobile Farmer’s Market is open
EVERY Thursday, rain or shine, from 3 pm to 7 pm
Center Elementary School 8401 Euclid
The Marlborough Beans & Greens Market is staffed by volunteers.
Meet your neighbors, have fun and help out.
Call Joyce at 816-444-2380 to volunteer.
August 2nd Night against crime
If you plan on attending the Night Out Against Crime Event, please enter the event through the Swope Parkway and Meyer entrance. Do not enter off 63rd Street. Starlight is holding an event and will be charging anyone who enters off 63rd Street for parking.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Kansas City to enter Excessive Heat Warning
Kansas City to enter Excessive Heat Warning
City opens cooling centers, offers heat safety tips
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the region, including the City of Kansas City, Mo., beginning Friday, July 15 at 1 p.m. It will be in effect until Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m., with the possibility of an extension if high temperatures continue.
Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid-90s on Friday, July 15 and will continue to rise into the upper-90s to 100 on Sunday, July 17. Heat indices are forecast to be between 105-110 or higher and may last through the remainder of next week.
Residents seeking relief from the heat may go to the City of Kansas City, Mo.’s community centers. Community center addresses and schedules, as well as open City swimming pools and spraygrounds, are listed below.
Brush Creek Community Center – 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Sunday and Monday: closed, Tuesday and Wednesday: Noon to 9 p.m., Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Garrison Community Center – 1124 E. 5th St.., Sunday and Monday: closed, Tuesday-Friday: 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gregg/Klice Community Center – 1600 John "Buck" O'Neil Way, Sunday: closed, Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hillcrest Community Center – 10401 Hillcrest Road, Sunday: closed , Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kansas City North Community Center – 3930 N.E. Antioch Road, Sunday: closed, Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Line Creek Community Center – 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Sunday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marlborough Community Center – 8200 Paseo Blvd., Sunday and Monday: closed, Tuesday and Thursday: Noon to 9 p.m., Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Southeast Community Center – 4201 E. 63rd St., Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tony Aguirre Community Center – 2050 W. Pennway Terrace, Sunday: closed, Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Westport-Roanoke Community Center – 3601 Roanoke Road, Sunday: closed, Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition to the City’s cooling centers, residents are invited to swim at the following parks and facilities through Labor Day weekend. Visit the webpage, http://bit.ly/chdKnB, for admission charges and hours.
Brush Creek Community Center Pool, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd. (Free swim: Mondays, 1-7 p.m.)
Budd Pool, at Esplanade Street and Denver Avenue (Free swim: Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m.)
Grove Park Pool, at Truman Road and Benton Boulevard (Free swim: Thursdays, 1-7 p.m.)
Swope Pool, Swope Park, at 67th Street and Lewis Road, (Free swim: Sundays, 1-5 p.m.)
The Springs Aquatics Center, 9400 N. Congress Ave.
Spraygrounds are free and open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information on swimming pools and spraygrounds visit the webpage, http://bit.ly/chdKnB.
Neighborhood Pools are free and open through Aug. 7 from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They are closed on Mondays.
Arbor Villa Park, 66th Terrace and Main Street
Ashland Park, 23rd and Elmwood streets
Gillham Pool, 41st and Gillham streets
West Terrace Park, 16th and Jarboe streets
Please note: it is against City ordinance for residents to swim in any of the City’s fountains.
The City’s Health Department continues to assist the National Weather Service in determining heat-health notifications. The department also continues to coordinate communications among agencies involved with heat response, such as The Salvation Army and United Way 2-1-1. The department continues to monitor the emergency rooms as well as working the Jackson County Medical Examiner on suspected heat-related cases under investigation.
The Health Department recommends that residents check on their neighbors and take precautions to protect themselves from the heat.
Eleven things you can do to protect your health during times of extreme heat:
Do not use a fan as your primary source of cooling. If your home does not have air conditioning, please go to a public building every day for several hours.
Never leave children, pets or others alone in closed vehicles: within minutes, the temperature inside a car can reach over 140 degrees and this can kill within minutes.
If you have to work outside or in a non-air-conditioned workplace, take frequent breaks, rest in the shade or cooler environment, and drink plenty of water.
Check on your neighbors, friends and relatives at least twice a day (morning and night).
Avoid too much sunshine, and postpone outdoor activities and games.
Avoid extreme temperature changes, such as a taking a cool shower immediately after coming inside from hot temperatures.
Stay indoors as much as possible during the heat of the day in an air conditioned environment.
If your home does not have air conditioning, go to a public building every day for several hours.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, to reduce heat and save money.
Conserve electricity not needed to keep you cool.
Dress for the weather: wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing; this type of clothing reflects heat and helps maintain normal body temperature. If you have to be outside, cover as much skin as possible to avoid sunburn. Protect your face and head with a wide-brimmed hat.
For more information about heat-related illnesses, visit the CDC’s webpage about extreme heat: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ExtremeHeat/.
Heat information also can be found on the Health Department's webpage (www.kcmo.org/health). For general information on signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313. For heat information and community resources, call the Health Department's community partner United Way 2-1-1, at 211 or 816-474-5112.
Media inquiries about the City’s community centers and swimming pools should be directed to Heidi Downer, Parks and Recreation Department, 816-513-7527.
City opens cooling centers, offers heat safety tips
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the region, including the City of Kansas City, Mo., beginning Friday, July 15 at 1 p.m. It will be in effect until Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m., with the possibility of an extension if high temperatures continue.
Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid-90s on Friday, July 15 and will continue to rise into the upper-90s to 100 on Sunday, July 17. Heat indices are forecast to be between 105-110 or higher and may last through the remainder of next week.
Residents seeking relief from the heat may go to the City of Kansas City, Mo.’s community centers. Community center addresses and schedules, as well as open City swimming pools and spraygrounds, are listed below.
Brush Creek Community Center – 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Sunday and Monday: closed, Tuesday and Wednesday: Noon to 9 p.m., Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Garrison Community Center – 1124 E. 5th St.., Sunday and Monday: closed, Tuesday-Friday: 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gregg/Klice Community Center – 1600 John "Buck" O'Neil Way, Sunday: closed, Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hillcrest Community Center – 10401 Hillcrest Road, Sunday: closed , Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kansas City North Community Center – 3930 N.E. Antioch Road, Sunday: closed, Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Line Creek Community Center – 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Sunday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marlborough Community Center – 8200 Paseo Blvd., Sunday and Monday: closed, Tuesday and Thursday: Noon to 9 p.m., Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Southeast Community Center – 4201 E. 63rd St., Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tony Aguirre Community Center – 2050 W. Pennway Terrace, Sunday: closed, Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Westport-Roanoke Community Center – 3601 Roanoke Road, Sunday: closed, Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition to the City’s cooling centers, residents are invited to swim at the following parks and facilities through Labor Day weekend. Visit the webpage, http://bit.ly/chdKnB, for admission charges and hours.
Brush Creek Community Center Pool, 3801 Brush Creek Blvd. (Free swim: Mondays, 1-7 p.m.)
Budd Pool, at Esplanade Street and Denver Avenue (Free swim: Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m.)
Grove Park Pool, at Truman Road and Benton Boulevard (Free swim: Thursdays, 1-7 p.m.)
Swope Pool, Swope Park, at 67th Street and Lewis Road, (Free swim: Sundays, 1-5 p.m.)
The Springs Aquatics Center, 9400 N. Congress Ave.
Spraygrounds are free and open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information on swimming pools and spraygrounds visit the webpage, http://bit.ly/chdKnB.
Neighborhood Pools are free and open through Aug. 7 from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They are closed on Mondays.
Arbor Villa Park, 66th Terrace and Main Street
Ashland Park, 23rd and Elmwood streets
Gillham Pool, 41st and Gillham streets
West Terrace Park, 16th and Jarboe streets
Please note: it is against City ordinance for residents to swim in any of the City’s fountains.
The City’s Health Department continues to assist the National Weather Service in determining heat-health notifications. The department also continues to coordinate communications among agencies involved with heat response, such as The Salvation Army and United Way 2-1-1. The department continues to monitor the emergency rooms as well as working the Jackson County Medical Examiner on suspected heat-related cases under investigation.
The Health Department recommends that residents check on their neighbors and take precautions to protect themselves from the heat.
Eleven things you can do to protect your health during times of extreme heat:
Do not use a fan as your primary source of cooling. If your home does not have air conditioning, please go to a public building every day for several hours.
Never leave children, pets or others alone in closed vehicles: within minutes, the temperature inside a car can reach over 140 degrees and this can kill within minutes.
If you have to work outside or in a non-air-conditioned workplace, take frequent breaks, rest in the shade or cooler environment, and drink plenty of water.
Check on your neighbors, friends and relatives at least twice a day (morning and night).
Avoid too much sunshine, and postpone outdoor activities and games.
Avoid extreme temperature changes, such as a taking a cool shower immediately after coming inside from hot temperatures.
Stay indoors as much as possible during the heat of the day in an air conditioned environment.
If your home does not have air conditioning, go to a public building every day for several hours.
Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, to reduce heat and save money.
Conserve electricity not needed to keep you cool.
Dress for the weather: wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing; this type of clothing reflects heat and helps maintain normal body temperature. If you have to be outside, cover as much skin as possible to avoid sunburn. Protect your face and head with a wide-brimmed hat.
For more information about heat-related illnesses, visit the CDC’s webpage about extreme heat: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ExtremeHeat/.
Heat information also can be found on the Health Department's webpage (www.kcmo.org/health). For general information on signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313. For heat information and community resources, call the Health Department's community partner United Way 2-1-1, at 211 or 816-474-5112.
Media inquiries about the City’s community centers and swimming pools should be directed to Heidi Downer, Parks and Recreation Department, 816-513-7527.
Emergency Homeowners Loan Program
For your information………….
The Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP) was created to help homeowners who are temporarily and involuntarily unemployed or underemployed due to economic or a medical condition, and are at risk of foreclosure. Eligible homeowners may receive up to $50,000 in emergency assistance.
EHLP will pay a portion of an approved applicant’s monthly mortgage including missed mortgage payments or passed due charges including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. EHLP expects to aid up to 30,000 distressed borrowers (nationwide), with an average loan of $35,000.
The State of Missouri will receive 401 loans. Anyone interested in this program must complete the attached Pre-application Screening Worksheet and submit to the Greater Kansas City Housing Information Center, an approved EHLP agency:
Application Drop Off Location
Robert J. Mohart Center
Multipurpose Room
3200 Wayne
Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Dates and Times
Friday, July 15, 2011 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 16, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday, July 18, 2011 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Free parking located off 33rd and Flora. The deadline for this program is July 22, 2011. For questions, call, The Housing Information Center at 816-931-0443.
The Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP) was created to help homeowners who are temporarily and involuntarily unemployed or underemployed due to economic or a medical condition, and are at risk of foreclosure. Eligible homeowners may receive up to $50,000 in emergency assistance.
EHLP will pay a portion of an approved applicant’s monthly mortgage including missed mortgage payments or passed due charges including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. EHLP expects to aid up to 30,000 distressed borrowers (nationwide), with an average loan of $35,000.
The State of Missouri will receive 401 loans. Anyone interested in this program must complete the attached Pre-application Screening Worksheet and submit to the Greater Kansas City Housing Information Center, an approved EHLP agency:
Application Drop Off Location
Robert J. Mohart Center
Multipurpose Room
3200 Wayne
Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Dates and Times
Friday, July 15, 2011 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 16, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monday, July 18, 2011 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Free parking located off 33rd and Flora. The deadline for this program is July 22, 2011. For questions, call, The Housing Information Center at 816-931-0443.
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