Garcia students send thanks for First Book
Primitivo Garcia School students design and write thank you notes in response to the May 21 First Book event. First Book donated 10,000 books to elementary schools in the Kansas City Public School District.
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Free food and safety information at Bike Rodeo July 9
Toys"R"Us and Injury Free Coalition for Kids fund a free Bike Rodeo on July 9 to teach parents and children bicycle safety.
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Melcher getting active and healthy
Melcher Caring Communities in the KCPS is getting active and healthy with their new Zealous Zumba classes and the Melcher Community Garden and club.
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KC Land Bank opens with more than 3,600 properties
The City of Kansas City, Mo., announces that the Land Bank is now open for business with more than 3,600 properties for sale. Properties are displayed in a list or map view with street-level images and includes 743 foreclosures recently acquired from the Land Trust of Jackson County.
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Kansas City Fire Deptartment visit Border Star Summer Camp
Border Star Summer Camp is visited by Kansas City Fire Department to learn about summer safety.
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COMBAT volunteer event supports Fairwood neighborhood
Over 60 volunteers at COMBAT canvassing aim to keep crime low for Fairwood Home Association residents.
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Community service project renovates Truman High School
50 volunteers come together to renovate Truman High School as part of a community service project.
June 21 keeps children active with Summer Learning Day
On June 21 schools, libraries, parents and more will share how their children are making their summer count with Summer Learning Day.
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Project Shine Hickman Mills coming up July 13
Project Shine Hickman Mills is coming up July 13 to get Smith-Hale College Preparatory ready for the 2013-2014 school year.
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Turn The Page KC Panel Discussion
Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri Sly James hosts a panel discussion with community and education leaders.
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LINC - Looking Back After 20 Years - Video
LINC's founder Bert Berkley, Gary Stangler, Marty Blank, Phyllis Brunson, and Landon Rowland share their stories about the beginning of the Local Investment Commission.
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Housing complex hosts LINC summer literacy camp
Stonegate Meadows Housing Complex could be the place where your child reads the most this summer.
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6th Annual Project Shine Independence on July 13th
Volunteers needed for 6th Annual Project Shine Independence School District on July 13.
Educare celebrates at End of Year Gala
Educare celebrates with End of Year Gala connecting Educare providers to free workshops and speakers on the topic of "Nourishing the Whole Child".
Gov. Nixon address DYS high school graduates
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon was the keynote speaker to students graduating from the Division of Youth Services (DYS) Northwest region. Over 120 students graduated and given diplomas from the accredited school district operated by the the division of the Missouri Dept. of Social Services.
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Shout Out Independence draws over 500 residents
Shout Out Independence draws over 500 people for an evening of free family entertainment while connecting residents to local resources and organizations.
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LINC begins summer chess
LINC continues to expand its community chess program taking advantage of
the summer months to do new things and offer three chess-related
activities during June and July. It is training chess volunteers, holding chess camps and offering chess sessions and instruction in public libraries
Ukrainian delegation visits LINC
LINC was host to a group of international visitors from the Ukraine. LINC founder Bert Berkley talked with the group about how LINC helps children and families through our Caring Communities initiative.
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A Day of Reading in the Kansas City Public Schools - Video
Watch video of the Day of Reading at Garcia, Rogers and Foreign Language Academy in the Kansas City Public Schools. With help from our local partners and FirstBook we distributed 10,000 books to every student in the Kansas City Public Schools.
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Chrisman ACE Club recognized for community service
The William Chrisman ACE Club was recognized recently for its community service and volunteerism and immediately gave its $125 award to the families hurt by the tornado in Moore, OK.
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