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.

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Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/03/3407909/free-tax-help-available-for-modest.html#storylink=cpy

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)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

KCMOemtum : Share your ideas.



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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.

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.

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Monday, December 26, 2011

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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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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Crime Alert - Be Careful

This report is from a neighborhood to the west of ours', but contains good information as well as the reminder that we should be aware of our surroundings, especially during a time of year when we can easily be distracted.

The Armour Hills Board has received information of a personal assault and robbery that warrants significant concern. Please read the following incident description and report ANY suspicious behavior or vehicles that match the descriptions from the crime. As further information is available from KCPD, updates will be sent through email.

An Armour Hills resident was robbed, at gunpoint, in his driveway near 69th and Brookside Road on Saturday evening, December 17, at 8:00 p.m. He and his family were made to lay face down on the ground while the gunman demanded money, rummaged through his pockets, and made threats. Fortunately, no one was injured but the gunman got away with their wallets, identification, and credit cards.

The suspect is a mature black man, 5'-8" to 5'-10 and about 200 lbs, wearing black and covering his face with a black ski mask.

The vehicle was reportedly a red or pickup, likely a late 90's model Chevy or GMC Z-71, and was waiting around the corner, on Brookside Road. The robbery occurred on 69th, just east of Brookside Road. Red pickup truck… likely a late-90's model Chevy or GMC Z-71

KCPD responded, but the suspect had already left the area. The suspect attempted to use a credit card from a subsequent Prairie Village robbery to purchase gas. The card was denied but surveillance video shows the truck.

Please be extra vigilant when coming and going. Consider letting a neighbor know when you will be arriving to provide an additional set of eyes in your driveway.

Remember to call 911 if you see anything unusual. Nothing is too small - a parked running vehicle, walkers without pets that don't seem to know the area, etc.

Please be safe!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Assisted Self-Preparation Sites Tax Season 2012

KC CASH Assisted Self-Preparation Sites Tax Season 2012

• MCC-Pioneer Campus. (Assisted Self Preparation) Tues-Thurs 10 am to 2 pm. 1/31–4/17.
Housing Authority of KCMO. (Assisted Self Preparation) 299 Paseo, KCMO.
Wed, 2/1 10am-3pm. Thurs, 2/23, 3-7pm. By appointment only (816-564-3715).

• Independence Center (Assisted Self Preparation) Every day (Jan. 29 – Feb. 26) 11 am to 7 pm.

KC CASH VITA Sites Tax Season 2012

Missouri:
• AIM-Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. 2310 E Linwood, KCMO. Wed 6-8:30 pm, Sat 10am-4:30pm.
2/1–4/14.

• MCC-Blue River. 20301 E 78 Hwy, Independence. Sat 9am-1pm. Closed 3/17.

• First Baptist Church of North Kansas City. 2205 Iron St, North Kansas City.
Thurs (Feb. only) 5:30-8:30 pm, Sat 9am-2pm. 1/28–4/14. Servicio disponible en español.

• Full Employment Council. 1720 Paseo, KCMO. M-F 10 am-5pm, 1/27-4/17. Also open every other Saturday
(2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14) 10am-4pm. Closed 2/20. Servicio disponible en español.

• Independence: Community Services League. 404 N. Noland, Independence.
Mon/Tues 10 am-2pm. 2/6–4/17. Closed 2/20.

• MCC-Longview. 500 SW Longview Rd, Lee’s Summit. Sat 9am-1pm, Wed 5-8 pm. 2/1–4/14.
Closed 3/14, 3/17.

• MCC-Maple Woods. 2601 NE Barry Rd, Learning Resource Bldg. Wed 4:30-7:30pm, Fri (Feb only) 1-4pm,
Sat 10am-2pm. Closed 3/14, 3/17. Servicio disponible en español.


• Operation Breakthrough. 3039 Troost, KCMO. Mon /Wed/Fri 3-5:30pm. 1/23–2/10.
By appointment only.

• MCC-Penn Valley. 3201 SW Trfwy, Learning Resources Bldg, Rm 204. Tues 5-8pm. 1/31–4/17. Closed 3/13.

• The Salvation Army-Bellefontaine. 3013 E 9th, KCMO. Sat 9am-3pm. 1/28–2/25.
Servicio disponible en español.

• UMKC Law School Law Library. 500 E 52nd St, KCMO. Tues/Wed 5:30-8:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm.
Closed 3/27, 3/28, 3/31.

• West Central MO Community Action Agency. 109 Congress, Belton. Thurs 9am-4pm. 2/2–4/12.

Comfort Dental - FREE extractions, fillings & cleanings this Saturday Des 24th

The Comfort Dental Offices will be providing FREE extractions, fillings
and cleanings on Saturday, December 24, 2011. All ages are welcome.
This is a service that they provide annually.

The offices will be open for 6 hours that day. Please call the Waldo location for their
office times.

Waldo Kansas City 8043 Wornall MO 64114 816-333-2500

Sunday, December 18, 2011

City of Kansas City Subscription Lists

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Kwanzaa Celebratio nDECEMBER 27 - 30


DECEMBER 27 - 30
Kwanzaa Celebration
Garrison Community Center 1124 E. 5th Street
4 - 6 p.m.
FREE
816-784-1140

Friday, December 16, 2011

FREE EYEGLASS CLINIC on Saturday, December 17th


There is also a FREE EYEGLASS CLINIC on Saturday, December 17th, 10am-2pm at Paseo Baptist Church, 2501 Paseo Boulevard, KCMO 64108. For additional inquiries call 816-921-6842.

This is open to everyone – no pre-qualifying required. The event consists of eye examinations and same-day distribution of eyeglasses.
They are not new glasses, but will be constructed on-site from donated glasses based on the individual’s eye exam results. The last time this event was held at the church almost 350 people received FREE eyeglasses!!! Can you imagine! Feel free to share this information.


(Thank you Marlborough Community Coalition for sharing this information)

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Target Green project area,

If you own or rent a home in the Target Green project area, please mark this Open House event on your calendars and plan to attend! Councilwoman/Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Circo is to be in attendance.

What: Target Green Open House
Date: Tuesday, December 13th
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
... Where: Fellowship Hall, South-Broadland Presbyterian Church, 7850 Holmes Road (handicapped parking and elevator are available)

Agenda:
Stations will be placed throughout the room where they can view information and we’ll have staff and project team members there to answer questions. Here are the purposes of the meeting:
· Provide an update on the status of construction and a schedule for completion;

· Address some issues and individual concerns that have been raised;

· Allow for residents to provide feedback into how future projects can be improved upon; and

· Show pictures and promote success stories as a result of the project.