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 Downtown Shareholders Quarterly Meeting
It's SPRING and there's lots of renewal, rejuvenation, and
revitalization going on in Downtown KCK!!
The next Quarterly Meeting for Downtown Shareholders is featuring two anchors in our Downtown that have been restoring their facilities. Come find out about the exciting improvements
that Kaw Point Park
has done to their park and top it off with a tour of the newly renovated
Memorial Hall!
Monday, April 19 Memorial Hall 600 N. 7th Street 5:30 - 7:00 pm
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KCK Second Friday Art Walk Friday, April 9, 2010
5 - 8 pm
El Camino Real - 903 N. 7th Street
Always open for Art Walk Visitors
913-342-4333
Imago Dei Arts Center Granada Theatre, 10th & Minnesota
Ave.
featuring Vicki Williams - PainterFor Him www.imagodeiarts.org
913-233-0266
Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities - 756 Armstrong AveNew Works by Joseph SmithCeramics and Watercolors
Opening Reception 5 - 8 pm. Artist available to speak about his work.
kariotisc@kvarts.org
913-371-0024
KCK Main
Library - 625 Minnesota Ave
Sister City Photo Exhibit - Uruapan, MexicoGloria Pineda Chavez and Sergio della CruzApril 1 - 17
www.kckpl.lib.ks.us/FINEARTS
913-551-3280
Lucky's at 7th Street Casino - 7th & Ann
Always open for Art Walk Visitors
913-371-3500
Pressroom Studios - 750 Armstrong
Studios open for public observation.
Studios of Darrell Trubey, George Morris, Michael Brantley, Jose
Faus,
Kim Eichler-Messmer, Ada Shakir Mahmud & Carol Kariotis.
Call Evelyn Hudson at 913-371-5200 for information
about Pressroom Studio Rental.
www.pressroomstudios.com
Red Door Studios - 738 Armstrong, 2nd Floor
Chasing Shadows by Bailey Barney
Opening Reception 5 - 8pm
913-909-5408
S2 Studio - 750
Armstrong
Closed April 9th
Tomasic and Rehorn - 419 N. 6th Street
Out of Focus: Visiting the Non-Place
Photography by Allison Duncan
www.tomasicrehorn.com
913-371-5750
Town House Gallery - 1021 N 7th St. Call Pat Jordan at 816-645-1052 to schedule your
individual or group appointment at the Town House Gallery.
Available for special events at no charge for
community groups and organizations.
Wheat State Pizza - 612
N. 5th Street, KCK
Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities Retrospective Traveling Exhibit
Special Discounts
strawberryhillpizza@yahoo.com
913-281-9000
YWCA 6th Street Gallery - 1017 N. 6th St
Sterling Witt
Women - a watercolor series and drawings
April 9 - May 12
Opening Reception
Friday, April 9, 5 - 8 pmReception will also include an acoustic music performance by the artist
Normal hours are Mon-Fri 9-5pm
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.** Saturday Event **
Alcott Arts Center - 180 S. 18th Street
2nd Saturday Art and Jams Season Opener 6 - 10 pm
Artists: Tammy Eklund Unique Jewelry, Wyandot Art Association Artists Mixed Media. Free reception with the artists.
Auditions for Variety Show on Saturday 2 - 8 pm. All ages and talents. For more information contact contus@alcottasrtscenter.org
www.alcottartscenter.org 913-233-2787
The Alcott is NOT ADA accessible.
** Month Long Event **
Donnelly College - 608 N. 18th Street
Arts in the Heart
A month of arts activities in April including poetry readings, a multi-cultural arts fair, exhibits, films and more. Go to Donnelly College website for schedule of festival events or ktwaddle@donnelly.edu for more information.
www.donnelly.edu
913-621-8700
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Alcott Arts Center
Season Opening
Alcott Arts Center is celebrating their season opening with an art exhibit of the Wyandot Art Association's members in April, with a reception on April 10, at 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Members participating are: Diane DeMint with 3D abstracts, Donna Suther with decorative paintings, Zada
Vogel with pencil drawings, Vice President Jan Kobe with children's
books-type paintings, realistist Marie Bohndorf with her award-winning
photographs, and Betty Selbe with realistic paintings. Most works of art will be for sale.
The Wyandot Art Association is a non-profit organization
founded in 1965 by a small group of local artists who share common
interests and goals in the Kansas City
area. Today, the Association operates on
the same premise with emphasis on promoting fine art and to encourage the
individual artist, while advancing visual arts in general.
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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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Free Public Parenting Classes
PACES of Wyandot Center is offering the following classes during the month of April. All classes are held at PACES, 1301 N. 47th St (unless otherwise noted).
Active Parenting (for
parents of 2-12 year olds)
This class is
complete in 3 sessions. Mondays, April 5, 12
& 19
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Discipline: What to
Do Instead of Spanking Monday, April 5
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Positive Discipline (for
parents of 2-18 year olds)
This class is
complete in 2 sessions. Tuesdays, April 6
& 13
9:00 - 11:00 am
Letting Love and
Logic Consequences Teach Lessons
(modules 5-7 of "Becoming
a Love and Logic Parent")
This class is
complete in 2 sessions. Tuesday, April 6
& 13
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Love and Logic
Discipline Solutions (for parents of ages 2-18
years old)
This class is
complete in 3 sessions. Free childcare is
available at this site
if you call to
register for it at 913-906-8990.
Keeler Women's Center
Catholic Charities
Building
2220 Central Ave., 2nd floor
Wednesdays, April 7,
14 & 28
9:30 - 11:00 am
Baby Steps: The First
12 Months Wednesday, April 7
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Building Children's
Self-Esteem (for parents of children all ages) Monday, April 12
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Becoming a Love and
Logic Parent
This class is
complete in 6 sessions. Mondays, April 19,
26, May 3, 10, 17, & 24
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Disciplining Kids
Without Screaming and Scolding Tuesday, April 20
9:00 - 11:00 am
Parenting an Out of
Control Teen
This class is
complete in 2 sessions. Wednesdays, April 21
& 28
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Why Won't My Young
Child Behave? Monday, April 26
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Parenting an Alcohol
or Drug Using Teen or Preteen Tuesday, April 27
9:00 - 11:00 am
Toddlers: Small
Steps, Giant Leaps (for parents of ages
1-3 years) Tuesday, April 27
1:00 - 3:00 pm
English classes are taught by Nona Boyd, BS in Parent
Education. The Spanish classes are taught by Adriana Galvin 913-563-6505 and Maria Aguilar
913-890-7933. Registration is necessary and can be made by calling Nona at
913-328-4803, leaving a message at 913-563-6541, or by emailing Nona at boyd_no@wmhci.org.
For current schedules go to www.wyandotcenter.org,
from the "Welcome page" click on Parenting Classes.
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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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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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Wednesday, Apr 7
CHWC Annual Fundraiser
Reardon Center
520 Minnesota
11:30am - 1:30pm
Friday, Apr 9
Downtown KCK 2nd Friday Art Walk
5 - 8 pm
Saturday, Apr 10
Wyandot Art Association's Art Exhibit Reception
180 S. 18th Street
6:30 - 10 pm
Saturday, Apr 10
Paranormal Investigation of Memorial Hall
600 N. 7th St
8 pm
Wednesday, Apr 14
Resume Writing Webinar
KCK Public Library
625 Minnesota Ave
3 - 4 pm
Saturday, Apr 17
Leadership 2000 polka dotte Benefit
St. Mary-St. Anthony Church Hall
615 N. 7th St
6 - 11 pm
Monday, Apr 19
Downtown Shareholder Quarterly Meeting
Memorial Hall
600 N. 7th St
5 - 6:30 pm
Thursday, Apr 22
City Vision's 18th Annual Meeting
Reardon
Convention Center
520 Minnesota
11:30am
Friday, Apr 23
Ghost Tours of KCK
8 pm
Tuesday, Apr 27
FREE CPR & Disaster Preparedness Class
YWCA
1017 N. 6th Street
8:30am - Noon / 1:30 - 4 pm
Friday, June 11
Downtown KCK June Fest
Between 6th & 8th Streets on Minnesota
4 - 9 pm
Saturday, June 12
Alcott Arts Expo
Alcott Arts Center
180 S. 18th Street
All day!
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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 the 2nd Friday Art Walk)
Friday, June 11
Between 6th & 8th Street on Minnesota Avenue
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Featured Restaurant
"The Sports Box"
Take a moment to check out Downtown's new Sports Bar & Grill. Not only do they "sport" six Flat Screen TV's (including one that's as big as my car!!), they serve fun foods like BLT's, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Hamburgers and Chili Cheese Fries.Refreshing libations include pop, beer, martinis and other mixed drinks. Stop by to catch your favorite team on TV or play a round of pool.
Right next to the Chamber...
731 Minnesota Ave
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Paranormal Investigation of Memorial Hall
Join Nick Spantgos and the PRI team at
Memorial Hall for an authentic investigation of the ghosts that still
linger in one of the most haunted buildings in Kansas. Investigation
begins at 8PM. Bring equipment, wear comfortable clothing and soft
soled shoes. Age limited to 16 and over.
 April 10
8PM
Memorial
Hall
600 N. 7th Street
Kansas City, KS
Regular Ghost Tour held on
April 23, 8 pm
To order, click here.
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HIRE ME!! HIRE ME!!
Looking for a job? Trying to develop a
resume that'll knock their socks off? Come to the KCK
Public Library to learn strategies for success.
Wednesday, April 14
3 - 4 pm
KCK Library
625
Minnesota Ave.
(first floor computer
lab)
There will be a webinar on creating resumes with additional personalized help available from the Business Librarian.
This presentation is free to the public. Please RSVP in advance to Curt Friehs, Business Librarian 913-279-2064
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Youthbuild
Kansas City, KS
"Rebuilding Lives & Communities"
10 Month training program helping to change the
lives of young adults ages 16-24.
Next cycle starts April 6,
2010
Earn a GED
or High School Diploma Build &
rehab affordable housing Develop
leadership skills Participate
in community service projects Receive a $
living allowance $ An opportunity
to earn a college scholarship through AmeriCorps
Call or come by for an application.
YouthBuild Kansas
City, Kansas
1821 North 3rd Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 371-3770
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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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Grand Opening of Read Freedom Book Store
A new online
store, owned by Prince Adebayo Ogunmeno and based in Downtown KCK, is now open
and offering great products, prices and service. To celebrate the grand opening,
see the store coupon below. Use the coupon code at the store checkout!
Save 10% on orders over $25*
until 04/05/2010.
Use coupon
code: rfbop1 * Price does not
include shipping and handling charges, or applicable taxes. Rates may vary.
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Free Health Screenings
Open to the public, KCKCC's Health Fair on Thursday, April 15, will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 am in the upper level of Jewell Building, KCKCC campus, at 7250 State Avenue.
Free screenings include blood pressure, height & weight. HIB/STD testing, blood sugar level, vision, % of body fat, hearing, grip strength, spinal flexibility, oral hygiene/cancer, and chiropractic analysis. A cholesterol blood chemistry will be available for $28 and a 20 chemistry test with lipid profile and complete blood count for $35. Both tests require a 12-hour fast from food and drink with the exception of water, although persons with diabetes should not fast and prescription medicine should not be interrupted. A PSA blood test for men will be offered for $25 and a TSH test for thyroid will be available for $27. Physicians, registered nurses, and dietitians will be on hand to answer any health questions.
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 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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