Saturday, October 29, 2011 FREE FLU SHOTS

KU Medical Center is hosting a free flu shot drive-through clinic for Kansas City area residents on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (while supplies last). The free flu shots will be given in the parking lot at Adams Street and Rainbow Boulevard (just east of 36th) in Kansas City, Kansas.

Anyone who is at least 18 years old is eligible for the free flu shot. Kids ages 8-17 can also get the shot with parental consent. The following people should not get a seasonal flu vaccination:

• People with Guillian Barre Syndrome
• Anyone who has a cold or fever
• People with severe egg allergies

No appointment is necessary. Although the flu shots are free, donations and non-perishable food items for Harvesters will be accepted.

Public Meet & Greet for Kansas City's New Chief of Police

You are invited to attend a Public Meet & Greet for Kansas City's New Chief of Police Darryl Forte on Saturday October 22, 2011 - 4435 Prospect -1:00 pm - 3:00 pm



This event is sponsored by P.A.C. 20 (People Action Committee)



Thanks to our generous supporters:



Gates Barbeque

Leon's Thriftway - 4400 E 39th

Marsh's Sunfesh - Blue Parkway

Tycon Construction - 4435 Prospect

Emmanuel Community Center - 3510 Prospect

Snack Pack - 4455 Prospect

October 22nd, from 12 noon to 4:30 pm: FREE Fall Festival

The Marlborough Community Center at 8200 Paseo will be hosting a FREE Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, from 12 noon to 4:30 pm. Games, moonwalk, snacks and beverages.

However, the Center is also putting out a call for volunteers to help with the event. They need 5 volunteers to help set-up the games, cook hotdogs, work the welcome desk and help cleanup. Hour-long shifts are available to work, so it won't eat into your whole Saturday to help families have a little fun.

Contact Steve Hensley, work 784-3100 or cell 660-924-3847

BEANS & GREENS MOBILE FARMER'S MARKET INFORMATION!

IMPORTANT BEANS & GREENS MOBILE FARMER'S MARKET INFORMATION!
10/6/11, will be the last market of 2011. It will not run through the end of Oct at Center Elementary (or in the other communities it served) as previously announced. So come on down & enjoy the last opportunity this year to shop outside on a beautiful day for beautiful fruits, vegetables & meats. The SNAP match up to $30 is still available, plus all the grass-fed, free range meats are 30% off. Thursday. 3-7pm
Thank You BEANS & GREENS MOBILE FARMER'S MARKET

Oct. 21st Residents invited to discuss violent crimes and murders at town hall forum

Residents invited to discuss violent crimes and murders at town hall forum

The City of Kansas City, Mo., Fifth District Councilman Michael Brooks invites residents to participate in a town hall forum on Friday, Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Robert J. Mohart Center, 3200 Wayne Ave. The forum will discuss local crime and violence, along with ways the community can get involved in decreasing it.

During the town hall, guest speaker Mayor Sly James will describe his vision to reduce violent crime in Kansas City, Mo. Both Mayor James and Councilman Brooks will answer questions residents have regarding crime in Kansas City.

For more information about this town hall forum or media inquiries, please contact Tonia Titus, aide to Councilman Brooks, at 816-513-6521.

FREE: THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BLACK FAMILY TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS YOUTH TECHNOLOGY FAIR

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM

Location: Southeast Community Center in Swope Park

4201 E. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO

This event is FREE and open to the public. Students from the greater Kansas City area will
showcase their talents in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related fields
while competing to win technology related prizes.

There will be plenty of FREE hands on acitivities and demonstrations for the entire family.

Come out and see if you can beat the computer with the “Multiplication Challenge” also, Vex
Robotics will be having their 2nd competition for the Kansas City area. Come and check it out.

“The mission of Black Family Technology Awareness Association of Kansas City is to close the
Digital Divide by helping to close the gap between Black Families and technology. The Black
Family Awareness Association is a non-profit 501c3 organization consisting of working and
retired professionals who volunteer their time to support our mission.”

For more information and the complete lists of all events that will be held the week of February
12th visit us at www.bftaa.org or find us on Facebook – Black Family Technology Awareness
Association of Kansas City.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar so that we can give our children and their families the

Chance of being exposed to some of the new technology available to them!!!

Still time to register for Saturday's Energy Conservation Workshop at ReStore!

Click here to register >>

Take Five Tours are FREE, one hour tours of the American Jazz Museum.

Take Five Tours are FREE, one hour tours of the American Jazz Museum.

These private viewings of the Museum are a fabulous opportunity to hear from our talented
staff and dedicated leaders about the musicians and the history of jazz from right here in the
Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District.

We are certain that you will discover something new.

Each tour gives a behind the scenes look at the American Jazz Museum and shares with visitors
the mission and vision of the Museum: to celebrate and exhibit the experience of jazz as an
original American art form through research, exhibition, education, and performance at one of
the country’s jazz crossroads – 18th & Vine. By attending a tour you will discover the ways in
which the American Jazz Museum fulfills the four pillars of our mission; P.E.E.R.

P - Performance
E - Exhibition
E - Education
R - Research

By sharing one hour of your time with us you will receive an insider’s glimpse of the wonderful
performances, exhibitions, education programs and research presented here at the Museum
and the ways in which you can get involved and enjoy the continued success with us.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Tuesday, September 1th from 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, September 20th from 6:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, October 18th from 6:00-7:00 PM

To RSVP to a Take Five Tour please send an email to takefive@kcjazz.org or give us a
call at 816-474-8463 x238.