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You CAN Make a Difference!
Do you want to work in a
SAFE Downtown? Wouldn't it be great to go PLAY at a cool
event Downtown? Maybe you'd like to live CLOSER to work? Or meet for
HAPPY HOUR with your co-workers?
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.
We need
your help! By joining a committee, YOU can help make
our community "the place to be".
COMMITTEES:
Marketing
- Promote our "New Downtown" image, conduct
research on regional perceptions of Downtown, market Downtown to the
region and nation, and enhance the "Downtown Experience" by
providing information and education
about
Downtown initiatives.
- Special Events - Attract visitors to
the Downtown by producing and promoting quality events.
Economic & Housing Development -
Help implement the Downtown Master Plan by encouraging residential
revitalization in Downtown, developing a retail recruitment strategy and
enhancing the economic vitality of
Downtown KCK. - Merchant Committee - Identify issues
and
trends that affect the level and perception of safety in
Downtown KCK. Advocate for solutions to resolve or mitigate these
items.
JOIN the Downtown Shareholders
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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!
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A Few Quotes from Mayor Reardon
Below are just a few interesting quotes from the Mayor's 2010 State of the Government Address last week:
"ensuring that we continue delivering essential services, while making smart economic decisions... decisions which position our community to seize opportunities and be ready to grow."
"As citizens we have proven that our collective efforts make a difference in our neighborhoods. Our neighborhood groups, NBRs and Community Development Corporations have all worked so hard at community building and livability."
"I will ask you to make a commitment to our tomorrow. To be ambassadors and leaders in our effort. Because I believe that what has lead us to success is our willingness to come together and work on our future."
"today I am asking all of you to come together and understand that our future rests with all of us -- all of us putting aside those differences and focusing on the hard work that will provide opportunity and success."
"Thanks to these ongoing efforts by our citizens and neighborhood groups we have seen a 48% decrease in crime in Kansas City, Kansas over the last 20 years. Yes a 48% drop. Even more significant is the fact that 2009 marked a record low number of overall crimes in Kansas City, Kansas. Since 2007, crime has dropped more than 20% in our city. Yes that's a 20% drop over the last 2 years."
"I applaud our police chief and all of our public safety officers who every day are keeping this community safe. I thank our neighborhood groups for their sustained efforts at making our communities rich, vibrant places to live and raise a family."
"The facts speak for themselves: our community is tackling crime and winning. Not just one year. We are not merely riding on the crest of some sort of national trend. Our collective efforts are working. And while we have work to do, the perception is not reality - it is a misperception. We are doing the
hard work on the ground. It is time we carry the message. We have and will continue to make public safety our highest priority and we do it knowing that when we work together we make great progress."
"As we create new jobs and attract new businesses, we need to focus on development in our urban core and support of small business - the lifeblood of our community."
"Today, I am announcing the formation of an Urban Core Development Task Force. The Task Force will be charged with redesigning our economic development process to focus on neighborhood development and business creation in areas of our community that have seen disinvestment or are at risk for disinvestment. This new approach to economic development within the urban core will focus on: Job creation; Stabilization and improvement of neighborhoods; Creation of new businesses; Reinvestment in infrastructure; and Programs to improve quality of life and health issues."
"I am proposing that our NRA program that offers tax rebates to small businesses that make new investments be expanded and act as a true tool of partnership: making it more responsive to small businesses considering opening or expanding in the urban core."
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 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!! |
Grassroots Recovery! Join us as we celebrate our community's
"Grassroots Recovery" in 2009
and City Vision's contributions to that recovery.
18th Annual Meeting
April 22, 2010
11:30am
Reardon Convention Center
520 Minnesota
SPEAKER: Kansas State Treasurer Dennis McKinney
Treasurer McKinney will speak about the recovery of Greensburg, KS
after the devastating tornado hit in 2007. Learn how they pulled together
as a community to achieve the rebuilding of their residential and commercial corridors while rethinking the overall vision for their town.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!! Individual Tickets are $35.
RSVP to Beth Holtwick at beth@downtownkck.org
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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.
Who's in Control in Our House? Modules 3 & 4 of
"Becoming a Love and Logic Parent"
Monday, February 22
5:30pm-7:30pm
Responsive Discipline
Tuesday, February 16 & 23
9:00am-11:00am
Discipline Help for Parents: Ages 2-12 Years
Wednesday, February 17 & 24
9:00am-11:00am
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
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Make a difference in your community.
Be a part of Revitalizing Downtown.
Join Now!
Membership benefits and information available online at
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Wednesday, Feb 17
CABA Breakfast Meeting
$5 at the door
Center of Hope
11 N. 15 Street
7 am
Wednesday, Feb 17
CHWC Open House
28 S. 17th Street
5 - 7 pm
Thursday, Feb 18
Artist/Gallery Relationship
Consignments & Expectations
Arts Incubator
115 W. 18th St, KCMO
6 pm
Tuesday, Feb 23 FREE CPR & Disaster Preparedness ClassYWCA 1017 N. 6th Street 8:30am - Noon
1:30 - 4:00pm
KCK Chamber Annual Meeting
Reardon Center
11:30am - 1:30pm
Tuesday, Mar 2
El Centro 2010 The Heart of Opportunity Luncheon
Reardon Convention Center
11:40 am
Wednesday, Mar 3
American Red Cross Campaign Breakfast
Wild Bill's Legendary
Steakhouse & Saloon
1843 Village West Parkway, C121
8 - 9 am
Thursday, Mar 11
Leadership 2000 Pizza Party
Wheat
State
Pizza
612 N. 5th Street
4 - 8 pm
Saturday, Mar 13
3rd Annual St. Patrick's Theme Dinner/Dance Fundraiser
Parish Center - Cathedral of St. Peter
15th & Orville
Thursday, April 22
City Vision's 18th Annual Meeting
Reardon
Convention Center
520 Minnesota
11:30am
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OPEN HOUSE
Join CHWC to celebrate the successful renovation of our house in the Prescott Neighborhood.
Wednesday, February 17th
28 South 17th Street
(Prescott Neighborhood)
5 - 7pm
Food and drinks will be available.
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2010 The Heart of Opportunity Luncheon
Preparing Children, Empowering Families and Building Opportunities
Join us for lunch on Tuesday, March 2nd.
Reardon Convention Center
Registration at 11:40 am.
Guests will learn about the El Centro agency. Meet our students from the Academy for Children. A special video presentation and client testimonies.
Call El Centro to RSVP 913-627-0100
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 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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You are cordially invited to a FREE breakfast, hosted and sponsored by Wild Bill's
Legendary Steakhouse and Saloon. We're celebrating "March is Red Cross
Month!" and kicking off the Heroes for the American Red Cross Campaign.
Wednesday, March 3
Wild Bill's Legendary
Steakhouse & Saloon
Legends
1843 Village West Parkway, C121
8 - 9 am
RSVP to willibyj@usa.redcross.org
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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! |
Pizza Party!!!
Join Leadership 2000 Alumni for an evening of food and drink at Wheat State Pizza.
We'll have the granddaddy of buffets.
Any item on the menu -
pizza, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, etc. will be available on the
all-you-can-eat buffet for $10/person.
If you can't stay for dinner, call your order in ahead of time
(281-9000) and pick it up on your way home.
30% of the evening's sales will go back to
Leadership 2000!
Thursday, March 11
4 - 8 pm
Wheat State
Pizza
612 N. 5th Street
See You There!!
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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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2010
Downtown Shareholders
Silver Sponsors
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2010
Downtown Shareholders
Bronze Sponsors
BHC Rhodes
KCK / Wyandotte County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kansas City, Kansas
Public Schools
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