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Great Meeting at Kaw Point Park!
Downtown Shareholders hosted their 4th Quarterly Meeting around the campfire out at Kaw Point Park on October 21st. 45 people attended and enjoyed hot dogs, smores and presentations about the rich history of Lewis & Clarks adventures and a few ghost stories in the area as well.
If you missed us this time, make sure you still go out and enjoy the beauty of the park and their new amphitheater.
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Get your weekend off to a great start by joining us as we discover delicious delicacies in Downtown KCK. As a group, we're visiting over 20 restaurants in the area during the next year. Held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays (in most cases) of each month, this is a great way to spend your lunch hour with friends!
Coming up... Friday, Nov. 12th
Breit's Stein & Deli
412 N. 5th Street
Join us on Bobby's deck for a cool refreshing drink, a big delicious sandwich and the bit of warm weather before it gets too cold!
 Friday, Nov. 19th
(Bumped up due to Thanksgiving!)
Nick's Italian Pizza
714 Minnesota Ave
Pizza, Calzones and Spaghetti. Just a few of the yummy Italian dishes you can enjoy at Nick's!
Lunch is at 11:30am. If you would like to carpool, just contact Beth Holtwick at 913-371-0705 a few days in advance to reserve your seat!
yum...yum...yum...yum...yum...yum...yum...yum...yum...
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Downtown KCK Second Friday Art Walk
Friday, November 12th, 2010
5 - 8 pm
El Camino Real - 903 N. 7th StreetAlways open for Art Walk Visitors913-342-4333Fat Matt's Vortex - 411 N 6th StreetAfter Art Walk PartyCall 913-321-2410 for more informationImago Dei Arts Center -Granada Theatre, 10th & MinnesotaA Christmas Carol: An Urban Cautionary Tale
A stage play sent in present day inner city America based on the novel, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Nov. 11-13
Plus an artist reception will be held. "Incorruptible" 
"Hallelujah Convoy" by Gail Aggen  "When Overcome By Sin" by Alicia Young Works will be displayed Nov. 12 - Dec. 4 www.imagodeiarts.org913-233-0266Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities - 756 Armstrong
KVAH will be holding a Holiday Sale during the KCK Downtown Second Friday Art Walk. Local KC area artists will be participating in the sale, including Virginia Moore, and her new selection of jewelry. So stop by before you do any more holiday shopping. These one of a kind fine art works make wonderful gifts for your really special people. Kent Davis, Pressroom Studios, kent@luminousinspiration.net or Virginia Moore, Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities Holiday Sale, vvmoore01@yahoo.com Artists with open studios that evening are:
Kent Davis, Illuminated Sculptures
Michael Brantley, Painter/Framer
Kim Eichler-Messmer - Fiber Artist
Ada Shakir-Mahmud - Painter
George Morris - Graphite Artist and Painter
Isaac Meek - Multi-Media
Stop by to view and discuss their work while enjoying refreshments. Please enter from the ramp entrance at the east side of the building. Parking is free after 5:00 pm. Kent Davis can answer questions about the Pressroom Studios and the November 12 open studio event at kent@luminousinspiration.net
www.pressroomstudios.comCall Evelyn Hudson at 913-371-5200 for information about Studio Rental.Town House Gallery - 1021 N 7th St.Russell EasterwoodAn Insider's PerspectiveRun of Show: Rotating Russell Easterwood Artwork
Oct. 8 - Feb. 18Call Pat Jordan at 816-645-1052 for private showings. Available for special events at no charge for community groups and organizations.** Note: The venues in RED are restaurants that may have specials or Art Walk related events. |
6th Annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Festival
 The 6th Annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Festival will be held Friday, November 19, 2010 in and around City Hall.
Activities during this family event include the Mayor's Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a neighborhood group Christmas tree decorating contest, entertainment by local school and community groups, the Mayor's reception, an appearance by Santa Claus, classic holiday movies in the commission chambers, and (weather permitting, of course) a hot air balloon night glow. In addition, over 1,200 goodie bags will be given away that night to children ranging from preschool to grade school age thanks to our many sponsors.
These events will be held on the First Floor of City Hall and outside along 7th Street.
Friday, November 4th
4:00 - 7:30pm
Sponsors Include:
Donnelly College Brotherhood Bank & Trust BPU Security Bank 7th Street Casino Bonito Michoacan KCK Chamber PACES Childrens Campus of KC Chas Ball Sun Fresh KC Wizards Legends Theatre McDonalds Mema's Bakery Rental City Ferrell Gas Downtown Shareholders Downtown KCK Kiwanis Have Guns Will Rent KCK Convention & Visitors Bureau KCK Public Library Unified Government United Way of Wyandotte County
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Stop By Our NEW Gas Station Downtown
Valero Gas Station just recently opened at 17th & Minnesota. This full service gas station has lots to offer including:
- Free Air for Tires
- Oil, Antifreeze, Brake Fluid
- Ice Melt & Household Items
- Pizza, Nachos and Snacks
- Freshly Brewed Coffee
- Cappuccino (5 flavors)
- Slushies (Cherry & Raspberry)
- ATM Machine
Plus you can order Pizza and Wings for carry-out 24/7! Call 913-573-2466 or stop by today!
Ask about their Valero Gas card as well for great discounts!
  
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Downtown KCK - Count Your Blessings
from the Kansas City Business Journal - October 22, 2010
 Kansas City, Missouri drivers pay as much as $12 a day to park in Downtown, ranking well below the middle of the pack for parking rates among big cities in the United States and Canada. Not surprisingly, New York City sits atop the list with maximum daily parking rates of as much as $40 a day, according to the National Parking Association's third-annual "Parking in America" report. San Francisco drivers pay as much as $40 a day, and drivers in Chicago and Philadelphia pay more than $35.
In Kansas City, Missouri, drivers pay $3 for the first hour of daytime weekday parking. Early-bird weekday rates are $5 a day, as are weekend rates. Monthly reserved parking spaces range from $65 to $113. Unreserved spots run between $60 and $95.
Now, aren't you glad you work in KCK???
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Nonprofit Law Seminar
Employment Law Every Manager Should Know
Truth be told, there are challenging employees in every segment of the workforce. Nonprofit agencies are no exception. In fact, nonprofits offer a very unique set of circumstances beginning with a tendency to "social work employees as opposed to simply managing them." This session will explore "best practices" for properly handling supervisory issues faced by management including documentation of misconduct, work place bullying, duty to supervise and the handling of confidential information.Thursday, Nov. 4
8am - 4pm
YWCA
1017 N. 6th Street
Register at info@mvplaw.com or 913-371-3838
Cost to Attend?
It's FREE!!
McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips are not charging to attend this Nonprofit Law Seminar.
Tax Law
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, "There are two things certain in life: death and taxes." It is true then and it is true now. This session offers nonprofit entities a discussion of proven strategies for navigating the taxation ins-and-outs of a 501(c)(3) organization. Attendees will also be given a general overview of the recently published Internal Revenue Service Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities.
Job Searches and Interviews
Most successful job interviews begin with preparation on the part of both the interviewee and the interviewer. Attendees will be given an update on the potential pitfalls and common mistakes which occur during the hiring process.
Premises Liability
"Shovel your walk, it's cheaper." This session will provide a comprehensive look at the general principles of premises liability combined with state-specific liability issues for the owners and occupiers of property.
Workers' Compensation Law
The safety and security of workers is paramount in any industry. Nevertheless, work place injuries do occur. This session will provide an in-depth discussion of significant developments in workers' compensation law including major appellate decisions and legislative changes affecting the landscape of work place injuries.
Director & Officer Liability
"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown." King Henry IV, Part II, Act 3. - William Shakespeare. A discussion of issues pertinent to top managers including scope of authority, corporate duties, personal liability, and the potential implications of Sarbanes-Oxley.
Healthcare Reform
The Patient Retention and Affordable Care Act and the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 are loosely referred to as "the Healthcare Reform Law." These laws have dramatically changed the landscape for both employers and healthcare providers. Robert E. Miller Group and an MVP attorney will provide a general overview of the new laws and will provide attendees with an opportunity to direct their questions to experts in the field.
Technological Challenges and Other Frontiers
The internet, text messaging, voicemail, and email - the challenge lying in wait and what your future holds. This session will provide an updated list of the "Do's and Don'ts" and will identify trends for the 21st Century work place.
Who Should Attend?
Managers
Supervisors
Directors and Officers
Board Members
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A Christmas Carol:
An Urban Cautionary Tale
 IMAGO DEI Arts is thrilled to debut A Christmas Carol: An Urban Cautionary Tale, based on the classic by Charles Dickens. Work on the updated Christmas Carol began over a year ago when the KC Rep announced the decision not to produce their version of the Christmas Carol. This new version written by Lori Lee Triplett is more reflective on the current inner city landscape and poor in America. Women and minorities will inhabit a number of the roles because they make up a larger part of the economically deprived.
In this updated version which takes place in the inner city, Ms. Abbenezer Scrooge (yes, Abby!) brings miserly conduct to a new high by "borrowing" the neighbor's paper through her dumpster diving assistant, Barb Crachit, refusing to use computers, and pinching every penny until it screams. Abby's development corporation is raking in the money, while a long list of code violations is ignored. But don't worry, her departed business partner, Marley, returns from the grave to help set her straight with the able assistance of the three spirits of Christmas. Along the way we get to admire the Crachit sisters care of the foster children including Tiny Tim, who asks God to bless us all.
Performances are Nov 11 - 13 at 7 pm, with a matinee at 2pm on Saturday at the national historic landmark Granada Theatre, 1015 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101. Tickets at $12.50 at the door, with a special presale rate of $5. Presale tickets are available at the Granada Theatre, Tues. - Sat. 1-5:30 pm, and must be purchased by Nov 10, 2010.
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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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Thursday, Nov. 4
Nonprofit Law Seminar
YWCA
1017 N. 6th Street
8am - 4pm
Thursday, Nov. 4
CPTED Training
Donnelly College
608 N. 18th Street
6pm
Church Garage Sale
Christ Temple Church
801 N. 17th St
Saturday, Nov. 5
7:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 6
7:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday, Nov. 10
Veterans Day Commemoration
Nat'l Guard Armory
19th & Ridge
11:30am - 1pm
Thurs - Sat,
Nov 11-13
A Christmas Carol
Imago Dei
1015 Minnesota Ave
7pm
Friday, Nov. 12
Downtown KCK Lunch Hop
Breit's Stein & Deli
412 N. 5th Street
11:30am
Friday, Nov. 12
Downtown KCK
2nd Friday Artwalk
5 - 8 pm
Friday, Nov. 19
Downtown KCK Lunch Hop
Nick's Italian Pizza
714 Minnesota
11:30am
Friday, Nov. 19
Downtown Holiday Lighting Festival
City Hall
7th & Ann
4 - 7:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 20
America Recycles Day
Heartland Habitat ReStore
520 S. 55th St.
9am - 1pm
Tuesday, Nov. 30
FREE CPR & Disaster Preparedness Class
YWCA
1017 N. 6th Street
8:30am - Noon / 1:30 - 4pm
Friday, Dec. 3
Friends of Kaw
Point Park Dinner
Reardon Center
5th & Minnesota
5:30 - 10:00pm
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Food
Critique's
Corner!
Our 6th KCK Lunch
Hop was this last
Friday at
LaChiquita
Restaurant
14th & Minnesota
Based on the Lunch
Bunch's professional opinions, our top picks
for the day were:
Steak Torta
(sandwich)
Steak Tacos
Steamed Beef
Burrito
If you didn't get a
chance to join us,
make sure to stop
by and enjoy some
delicious, authentic
Mexican food!
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Let it Snow...
Let it Snow...
Let is Snow....
Due to the overwhelming amount of snow received last winter, the Downtown
Improvement District has arranged for Satellite Janitorial to provide snow removal services at a greatly reduced price for all downtown businesses who want this service. Call to find out how inexpensive it is to keep your business "snow free" this winter!
Satellite Janitorial Services
(816) 231-3710
** Personalized Snowmen are extra! **
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Friends
of Kaw Point Dinner
Support the wonderful improvements being made out at Kaw Point Park by attending their first social gathering and dinner.
Friday, December 3
5:30pm - Social hour with cash bar
6:30pm - Dinner
7:15pm - Entertainment
Reardon Center
Cost: $30.00 per person
Please RSVP to Dewayne Knott by Nov. 20th.
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Jack In The Box
Opening in Prescott Plaza
Stop by the new Jack In The Box restaurant in the vibrant Prescott Plaza at 18th Street Expressway and I-70.
November 1st
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Reardon Parking Lot Changes
The parking lot south of Reardon and the Hilton Garden Inn is tentatively scheduled to be converted to paid parking on December 1st, 2010.
Paid Parking from 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
Free parking in the evenings, weekends and holidays.
Pricing
0-1 hr. = $1
1-2 hr. = $2
2-4 hr. = $4
4-6 hr. = $6
6-8 hr. = $8
If doing business at BPU or the Hotel, FREE parking is available in the garage behind these facilities (drive way access located between these buildings off Minnesota.)
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Security Tips
for Offices
There's a fine line between a safe office building and a fortress. As structures grow in size and pedestrian and vehicle traffic increases, safety becomes an extremely important issue.
- Public entrances should be clearly defined by walkways and signage
- Building entrances should be accentuated through architectural elements, lighting, landscaping and/or paving stones
- Restrooms should be observable from nearby offices
- Hallways should be well lit
- Windows and exterior doors should be visible from the street or by neighbors
- Elevators and stairwells should be clearly visible from windows and doors
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America Recycles Day Recycle your old computers, printers and monitors to receive special discounts
Heartland Habitat for Humanity ReStore will mark America Recycles Day with its 3rd Annual Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, November 20
9am - 1pm
(or until capacity is met)
Heartland Habitat ReStore
520 S. 55th Street, KCK
Bring your old electronics in for free recycling. The event is for Greater Kansas City metropolitan area residents only. This event is for individuals, and is not valid for businesses, organizations, government or institutions. There is a maximum of eight items for recycling per car. Items accepted include:
Computers, printers, monitors, scanners, peripherals, old TV sets, old cell phones, DVD players, fax machines, personal copiers, stereos, radios, tape players, turn tables, PDAs, VCRs, cameras, game systems, and other electronic items.
Presented in partnership with Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR); Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK; Operation Brightside Inc.; and Phi Theta Kappa at KCK Community College. For more information, call 913-596-6597 or 913-342-3047.
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Stay in Shape over the Holidays
All we do is eat, eat, eat over the holidays. This year, stay on top of those unwanted calories by visiting the 8th Street Family YMCA.
The 8th Street Family YMCA has facilities and programs to meet a variety of interests. Cardio and strength-training equipment, group exercise classes free to members and racquetball courts are just a few of the things we offer for individuals and families. For more information about this fantastic facility, visit them online!
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Church Garage Sale
African artifacts and clothing, shoes, dishes, books, toys, furniture, household and miscellaneous items.
YUMMY BAKED GOODS!
FREE DOOR PRIZES!
Friday, November 5
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
&
Saturday, November 6
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Christ Temple Church
801 N. 17th St, KCK
(2 blocks South of 17th & Minnesota)
If you would like to donate items for the sale, please contact Pat Lindsay at 913/ 342-6207 or 913/909-5035
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Upcoming Events at Memorial Hall
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November 20, 8pm
Cage Fight for a Cause
December 10, 8pm
Titan Fight Night
December 11, 8pm
Titan Fighting Championships
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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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Join Us On
FACEBOOK,
LINKED-IN & TWITTER!
Now you can follow us where ever we go by joining us online on Facebook, Linked-In and Twitter. Just click on the links below to sign up:
FACEBOOK
Linked-In
Twitter Address is DTSKCK
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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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2010
Downtown
Shareholders
Gold Sponsors
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2010
Downtown
Shareholders
Silver Sponsors
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2010
Downtown
Shareholders
Bronze
Sponsors
BHC Rhodes
Bonito
Michoacan #3
Valero Gas Station
Wyandotte
County
Convention &
Visitors Bureau |
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Be prepared to give the gift of life this year by learning CPR. This gift can be given to a loved one, a dear friend, or even a stranger on the street. But don't be caught unprepared. This is your opportunity to give someone the best gift in the world.
