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.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Free: March 3rd Stone Lion’s Puppet Carnivale
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.
click here to read more >>>
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.
click here to read more >>>
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!
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!
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