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Eat Healthy in March for National Nutrition Month
Weight loss and wellness are not just about exercising. Healthy eating is a key part in meeting your fitness goals. March is National Nutrition Month, so it's a perfect time to look at several ways to shed extra pounds by taking your goals outside the gym and into the kitchen.
Making smarter food choices can be as easy as substituting the usual for something new. Try some of the following: - Drink water instead of soda.
- Eat yogurt instead of chips for a snack.
- Choose low-fat foods.
- Try to eat whole grain products.
- Eat frozen yogurt instead of ice cream
Try these tips for 30 days and feel the difference. These foods combined with exercise will help you meet your fitness goals.
If you're looking for more help with your diet, try the YMCA metabolic assessments and weight management groups. These tools can help you with support, accountability and information to lose weight and gain wellness. For more information contact your local YMCA. |
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4.4 Earthquake
in Oklahoma!
Ok, so it wasn't next door and it wasn't that big. But Oklahoma did experience a 4.4 Earthquake this last Saturday (the same day as the 8.8 earthquake in Chili). No damage was reported and no one was hurt, but it should get you thinking...Is your business ready for a disaster???
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 - March 30!
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 Keep on Truckin'...
Ever dream of driving the big rigs? Learn about gaining the skills necessary to
get your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a guest speaker from Fort
Scott Community
College. Fort Scott
Community College offers
a comprehensive truck driving class.
Learn about everything you need to know to become a truck driver from
obtaining financial aid for the classes to life out on the open road.
Tuesday, March 23
6 - 7 pm
KCK Public Library
625 Minnesota Ave (2nd Floor Auditorium)
This program is free and
open to the public.
Please RSVP in advance to Curt Friehs, Business Librarian 913-279-2064
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Art Expo - Call for Artists!
The Alcott Arts Center and KCK Arts Network Group are
seeking multi- media artists from Kansas City, Kansas to exhibit at an Art Expo
on June 12, 2010 with some work staying on for a month long exhibit. All
Artists must be present during the Art Fair. Booth space 8x10 is $25 both
inside and outside the building.
The Alcott Arts Center is proud to be hosting this Art Expo
for Local Kansas City, Kansas Artists. The Alcott's goal is to create an
environment where interacting with others opens new doors. For more info Contact: Chris Green 913-233-2787
chris@alcottartscenter.org
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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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Annual Congressional Art Competition AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT ENTRIES TO PRESTIGOUS NATIONWIDE COMPETITION
Congressman Dennis Moore (Third District - Kansas) invites high school artists in the Third District to participate in the 2010 Congressional Art Competition to be held on Friday, April 16, 2010, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The competition gives students the opportunity to see their artwork displayed in the walkway leading to the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. One winner is chosen annually from each of the 435 U.S. congressional districts.
In addition to the honor of having his or her work hang in the U.S. Capitol walkway for one year, the 2010 Congressional Art Competition winner from the Third District will be awarded a scholarship to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design, and Southwest Airlines will provide the winner with transportation for three to Washington, D.C., for the reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
For questions, to receive an official entry form, or to receive
competition guidelines, please visit the constituent services section of
Congressman Moore's website at www.moore.house.gov, or contact Alicia
Hooks at alicia.hooks@mail.house.gov or (913) 621-0832. All forms and entries must be received no later than Friday, April 2nd at 5:00pm.
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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
Online Today! |
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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Friday & Saturday, Mar 19-20
Transfiguration Vocal Ensemble
Imago Dei
1015 Minnesota Ave
7pm
Saturday, Mar 27
Summer Season Auditions
Imago Dei
1015 Minnesota Ave
Tuesday, Mar 30 FREE CPR & Disaster Preparedness ClassYWCA 1017 N. 6th Street 8:30am - Noon
1:30 - 4:00pm
Thursday, Apr 1
KCK Arts Network Meeting
Accessible
Arts
10:30 am
Wednesday, April 7
CHWC Annual Fundraiser
Reardon Convention Center
520 Minnesota
11:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday, April 17
Leadership 2000 polka dotte Benefit
St. Mary-St. Anthony Church Hall
615 N. 7th St
6 - 11 pm
Thursday, April 22
City Vision's 18th Annual Meeting
Reardon
Convention Center
520 Minnesota
11:30am
Friday, June 11
Downtown KCK June Fest
Between 6th & 8th Streets on Minnesota
4 - 9 pm
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June FEST is Coming!
June FEST is Coming!
Now is the time to start thinking about the June FEST. We're lining up artists, bands, community booths, food vendors and volunteers for another fantastic event this year. We had over 2,500 attendees last year. This year is going to be even better!!
Email Beth Holtwick at beth@downtownkck.org for more information!!
June Fest
(in conjunction with 2nd Friday Art Walk)
Friday, June 11
Between 6th & 8th Street on Minnesota Avenue
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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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polka
dotte
Benefiting Leadership 2000
Saturday, April 17th
St. Mary-St. Anthony Church Hall
615 N. 7th Street
6 - 11 pm
Brian McCarty Band
Food, Beer & Set-Ups
Raffle
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Join one of the following events this month to help raise funds for the mission of the local American Red Cross.
Wednesday, March 24th
5 - 7pm
Heroes Campaign Report Out on the rooftop patio! Los Cabos, Village West, KCK
(held in conjunction with the KCK Chamber Business After Hours) free appetizers, great prizes, cash bar
Thursday, March 25th
All day.
Dine at Culver's Village West location
10% of all sales will be donated to the local Red Cross
Saturday, March 27th
11am - 3pm
Blood Drive in the Culver's Parking lot, Village West location. Give a Pint of Blood, Get a Pint of Custard
Tuesday, March 30th
8:30 - 9:30am
Coffee Social and stocking up on Easter candy! Palmer's Candies and Ice Cream
in the Legend's Shopping Center, Village West. 10% of sales will be donated to the local Red Cross
Tuesday, March 30th
All day
Dine at Mr.Goodcent's in Bonner Springs
10% of all sales will be donated to the local Red Cross
Thursday, April 1st
All day
Dine at Applebee's in Village West
10% of select sales will be donated to the local Red Cross
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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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