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Be A Part of the EXCITEMENT!
Downtown KCK is gaining momentum as never before. Exciting things are happening and people are beginning to notice! The Downtown Shareholders' is striving to create a community where we all want to Live, Work and Play.
In 2009, we initiated a Downtown Improvement District (DID) program that provides a high level of clean and safe services throughout the District. Other major accomplishments include:
- 1st Annual June Fest
- 125 New Street Banners
- Snow Removal
- Robbery Prevention Training
- Monthly Art Walks
- 5 New Businesses in the Downtown!
Although the momentum is building, we need your help! Your support and participation is what will make our community "the place to be".
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 FREE CPR &
Disaster Preparedness Training
(Free lunch too!)
As a benefit of working and/or living in our wonderful Downtown District, the American Red Cross, Downtown Shareholders, YWCA, and Leadership 2000 have formed a partnership to bring you FREE CPR & Disaster Preparedness Classes throughout 2010.
NEXT FREE CLASS - February 23rd!
Downtown residents and employees (including your families) are encouraged to take these classes. Certification provided upon completion of the CPR training and is valid for one year.
Training sessions will be held once a month at the American Red Cross facility, 1600 Washington Blvd, KCK. Lunch is provided for all classes. The first of eleven classes will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd. To register for a class or for more information, please contact the American Red Cross at 913/321-6314.
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Revitalizing the Old Lowell Elementary School
 Senator Chris Steineger and his wife, Shari Wilson are in the process of revitalizing the old Lowell Elementary School located at 11th Street and Orville Avenue. The empty building will soon become Historic Lowell Lofts, 26 apartments on four floors for senior citizens. The building is receiving all-new plumbing, wiring, insulation, heat and air conditioning, an elevator and appliances. A new roof and skylights have already been installed. Repointing and sealing of the outer stone walls and foundation are underway. New windows are on order and should be installed soon.
 Lowell Elementary School was built in 1898 with an addition in 1902, and was operated as an elementary school until approximately 1980, when it was used for other purposes by USD 500 until being closed several years later. Chris Steineger and Shari Wilson purchased the building in late 2006 with the intent of converting it to apartments. "We are really excited to be under construction and moving forward with the apartments," said the owners. "It's taken awhile to get everything in order, but hopefully by summer this building will once again be the showplace it used to be, with new residents to fill its spaces."
 The owners are collecting stories and pictures from those who attended or taught at Lowell Elementary School at any time during its history. Please contact sharilea51@gmail.com or call 913-287-7636. |
 VOTE for KCK!!!
We need your help! Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, KS has been announced as one of the 24 finalists for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography contest. Kaw Point Park is a finalist because the area, recently developed as a public park, commemorates the Lewis and Clark Expedition that stopped here in 1804, and because it provides a mesmerizing view of the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers and the Kansas City skyline. See the press release sent out by Kansas Sampler Foundation at http://www.visitthedot.com/press_release_full.html?pid=50
Voting has started and will continue until February 17 at midnight. The public may vote for their top eight online at www.8wonders.org or once by paper ballot. One email address may be used three times to vote, so make sure you vote using all your email addresses. Public vote will determine the top 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography.
BONUS!!! Breits has also been named as well in one of the local selections for best bar. Vote for them too!! |
KCK Second Friday Art Walk
Friday, February 12, 2010
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
El Camino Real - 903 N. 7th Street, KCK
Always open for Art Walk Visitors
913-342-4333
Imago Dei Arts Center
Granada Theatre, 10th & Minnesota Ave., KCK
Draws Me Closer
Greg Cissell
Feb 9 - Mar 6
Opening Reception from 5-8pm, Feb 12
www.imagodeiarts.org
913-233-0266
Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities - 756 Armstrong
New Work by Melanie Lowrance & Rachel Mindrup
Paintings and Drawings
Artists will be available to discuss their work with gallery visitors at the opening reception from 5-8pm on Feb 12
Open by appointment until March 5
kariotisc@kvarts.org913-371-0024
KCK Main Library - 625 Minnesota Avenue, KCK
January 15 through March 5
"Welcome to Our World"
A traveling exhibit created by people with developmental disabilities.
OPEN ONLY UNTIL 5pm, Feb 12
www.kckpl.lib.ks.us/FINEARTS
913-551-3280
Pressroom Studios - 750 Armstrong, KCK
Studios open for public observation.
Studios of Darrell Trubey, George Morris, Michael Brantley, Jose Faus,
Kim Eichler-Messmer & Carol Kariotis.
Call 913-371-5200, Evelyn Hudson, for information about Pressroom Studio Rental. www.pressroomstudios.com
Red Door Studios - 738 Armstrong Suite 200
"Erotic Art Show"
Curated by Mark Glover
In conjunction with Second Friday Art Walk and Valentine's Day
S2 Studio - 750 Armstrong
Closed Feb.12
Town House Gallery - 1021 N 7th St., KCK
Closed Feb.12
Call Pat Jordan at 816.645.1052 for private showings. Available for special events at no charge for community groups and organizations.
Wheat State Pizza - 612 N. 5th Street, KCK
Jim Russel's Paintings of KCK
Special Discounts
strawberryhillpizza@yahoo.com
913-281-9000
YWCA 6th Street Gallery - 1017 N. 6th Street, KCK
Earnest to Epic, off the street
Alexander Austin
Paintings and Drawings
Opening reception Feb 12, 5-8pm
Feb 12 - Mar 10 (Hours 9am - 5pm)
www.ywca.org/kansascity
913-371-1105
Fat Matt 's Vortex - 411 N 6th Street
After Art Walk Party
Call 913-321-2410 for more information
** Note: The venues in RED are restaurants that may have specials or
Art Walk related events.
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Imago Dei is hosting two arts education workshops:
Who am I?
 Held for four consecutive Saturdays, starting on January 23rd from 10:30am to 11:30am. Led by artist Ada Mahmud, this visual arts workshop employs the creation of art to uplift children's self-esteem, motivation, and creative talents. Mahmud has served as Artistic Director for the Town House Gallery in Kansas City, KS and as an art facilitator for the Boys and Girls Club of America. Who am I? is designed for children ages 5-13.
Intro to Acting
 Held for three consecutive Saturdays, starting on February 6th from 2 - 3pm. Artist Lori Triplett will cover how to develop and apply the actor's tools including voice, movement and improv. Triplett was formerly an adjunct professor at Baker University and has guest directed at various institutions in the Kansas City area. Triplett currently serves as Executive Director for Imago Dei as well as Director of the Salt and Light Drama Troupe. Intro to Acting is designed for youth ages 10-14.
Cost for registration is $10.00 per student. To register for either workshop or obtain more information, call 913-233-0266 or email jenel@imagodeiarts.org. The Imago Dei Arts Center is located at 1015 Minnesota Ave in the historic Granada Theater in downtown Kansas City, KS. |
 FREE Parenting Classes
(English & Spanish Available!)
Wyandot Center For Community Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is pleased to announce FREE Public Parenting Classes in February. A participant may join any class session even if that class has already started. They review the skills taught in the past sessions and move on to new parenting skills for the current session. Register by calling 913-328-4803, 913-563-6541 or emailing boyd_no@wmhci.org. Additional schedules located at Wyandot Center's website.
* All classes located at Wyandot Center PACES - 1301 N. 47th St. unless noted.
Steps and Starts of Middle Childhood: Parenting 6-10 year olds
Monday, February 1
1:00pm-3:00pm
Raising Responsible Kids With Love and Logic-Modules 1 & 2 of
"Becoming a Love and Logic Parent" (For parents of children of all ages)
Monday, February 1 & 8
5:30pm-7:30pm
Toddlers: Small Steps, Giant Leaps (For parents of 1-3 year olds)
Tuesday, February 2
9:00am-11:00am
Positive Discipline (For parents of children of all ages)
Tuesday, February 2 & 9
1:00pm-3:00pm
The Challenge of Parenting Early Teens: Ages 11-15
Wednesday, February 3
9:00am-11:00am
How Do I Discipline Without Yelling, Threatening or Putting Down?
(For parents of children all ages)
Wednesday, February 3
1:00pm-3:00pm
Active Parenting of Teens
Monday, February 8, 15 & 22
1:00pm-3:00pm
Who's in Control in Our House? Modules 3 & 4 of
"Becoming a Love and Logic Parent"
Monday, February 15 & 22
5:30pm-7:30pm
Responsive Discipline
Tuesday, February 9, 16 & 23
9:00am-11:00am
Discipline Help for Parents: Ages 2-12 Years
Wednesday, February 10, 17 & 24
9:00am-11:00am
Daring to Parent With Love and Logic
** Located at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour-4153 Rainbow (next door to McDonalds). Ring bell at glass door to the right of the wooden front doors. Wednesday, February 10
1:00pm-3:00pm
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Wednesday, February 17
1:00pm-3:00pm
Disciplina: Que Hacer Envez de Golpes y Gritos
Para registarte llama a Adriana 913-563-6505 o Maria 913-890-7933
Jueves, 18 de Febrero
10:00am-12:00 de medio
Adventures With Amazing Preschoolers: Ages 3-5 Years
Tuesday, February 23
1:00pm-3:00pm
Discipline: What to Do Instead of Spanking
Wednesday, February 24
1:00pm-3:00pm
Construyendo la Autoestima En Su Hijo
Para regristarte llama a Adriana 913-563-6505 o Maria 913-890-7933
Jueves, 25 de Febrero
10:00am-12:00 de medio |
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Thursday, Feb 4
KCK Arts Network
Kaw Valley Arts & Humanities
756 Armstrong
Thursday, Feb 4
Trampled Under Foot Concert
Performing Arts Center
KCK Community College
7250 State Avenue
6:30 pm
State of the Government Address
Reardon Center
Noon
KCK 2nd Friday Art Walk
5 - 8 pm
Saturday, Feb 13 Memorial Hall Paranormal Investigation
Memorial Hall
8 pm
Artist/Gallery Relationship
Consignments & Expectations
Arts Incubator
115 W. 18th St, KCMO
6 pm
Tuesday, Feb 23 FREE CPR & Disaster Preparedness ClassAmerican Red Cross
1600 Washington Blvd
8:30am - Noon
1:30 - 4:00pm
Thursday, Feb 25
KCK Chamber Annual Meeting
Reardon Center
11:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday, Mar 13
3rd Annual
St. Patrick's Theme Dinner/Dance Fundraiser
Parish Center - Cathedral of St. Peter
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State of the Government Address
Tuesday, February 9
12:00 Noon
Reardon Convention Center
Mayor Joe Reardon will give the State of the Government Address at a luncheon hosted by the Rotary Club.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Contact Jim Knight, 913-299-0466, for reservations and to purchase tickets.
Tickets to luncheon are $20.00 each
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2010 Census Jobs Available in Wyandotte County
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. They are looking to fill around 1,400 positions in Wyandotte County alone. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement pay. As a census taker, you'll play a vital role in making sure that everyone is counted - many census takers will work right in their own communities.
For more information visit the UG Website, or visit the US Census 2010 link. For further information, you can also contact the Wyandotte County Census Bureau Office at (913) 233-8400. |
 Clean
& Safe
Program
Notice an area that needs cleaning, a person acting suspiciously, or just need an escort to your vehicle? Call an DID Ambassador. We're here to help you!
Cleaning: Call Ed at 913-371-0705
Security: Call James at 913-387-6331
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In Concert
Trampled Under Foot Happy Hour 6:30
with special guest Shinetop
February 4, 2010 7:30 PM
Performing Arts Center
KCK Community College
7250 State Avenue
Fun Arts Concert Series
100% of sales support Student Activities
Tickets: $5 (913) 288-7690
or purchase online
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If your looking to host a fundraiser this year, contact Wheat State Pizza about doing a 15/15 Fundraiser for your non-profit, youth, or community organization. You and your supporters come on a weekday evening and get 15% off pizza, salads, wheatstix, and fountain drinks, and we donate another 15% of the sales to your organization.Email us at strawberryhillpizza@yahoo.com or call Paul at 785-760-1708 for more details and to schedule your event! |
Memorial Hall Events
Saturday, Feb 13
Memorial Hall Paranormal Investigation
8 pm
Share the excitement of a paranormal investigation with real ghost hunters! This actual investigation uses equipment seen on TV, including thermal imaging cameras, EMF detectors and seismic detectors. To reserve tickets, click here:
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Third Annual
St. Patrick's Theme Dinner/Dance Fundraiser
Benefiting C.A.B.A. David Alvarado Memorial Scholarship Fund
Saturday Evening, March 13th
Parish Center - Cathedral of St. Peter
15th & Orville
Catering by Ross' Catering
Music by Fairfax Five
Honorary Co-Hosts: Bill & Cathy Reardon |
 Get Your
Very Own
KCK Banner
Tote!
Now's your chance to own your very own collectable KCK Banner tote. Made from the actual banners hanging in Downtown, these totes are great to carry notebooks, laptops, and a variety of other items around town. They make a fun and unique gift too!
$25.00 per Tote
Limited Quantities Available!
Call Beth at 913/371-0705 Today! |
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Downtown Shareholders
Gold Sponsors
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2009
Downtown Shareholders
Silver Sponsors
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2009
Downtown Shareholders
Bronze Sponsors
KCK / Wyandotte County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kansas City, Kansas
Public Schools
The Minnesota Avenue, Inc.
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