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“Volunteerism is at the heart of what it means to put service of another above oneself. It is the ultimate gesture of compassion, unity, and love- all are necessary to build stronger and more resilient communities,”
— Mayor Tyrone Garner
⭐️ Today’s Top Stories
Wyatt Receives AARP Kansas Andrus Award
Kansas City KS resident Carolyn Wyatt is the recipient of the prestigious AARP Andrus Award presented by AARP Kansas
Unified Government hosts volunteer appreciation breakfast, celebrates 25th anniversary
Wyandotte Unified Government held a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast where they recognized more than 125 volunteers who in total donated more than 275,000 volunteer hours.
KCPS Superintendent proposes new community engagement program
KCPS’s Interim Supt. has proposed a new engagement process that involves the community involved in looking to move the district forward in five key areas.
🗓 Upcoming Events
Sat., Dec 17, Jammin’ at the Gem, Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th. Holiday Soiree kick-off concert featuring Najee. Cost $50+
Sat., Dec. 17, 3 – 6 pm Christmas Giveaway, 7911 Prospect Ave. Bring your kids ages 6 months -15 years old to get a toy. Join us for food drinks and fun including big prize giveaways. FREE
Sat., Dec 17, 7:30 pm. Christmas R&B Jam Kansas City Scottish Rite 1330 Linwood Boulevard. Starring Lyfe Jennings, Kut Klose and Levelle Music * Food * Drinks * Vendors. Cost $49.50+
Sat., Dec 17, 5 – 11:59 pm. SantaCon KC 2022, Westport 500 Westport Rd. 17th annual SantaCon KC Pub Crawl for charity! This year is guaranteed to be BIGGER & NAUGHTIER than a stocking full of coal! You’ll get to booze it up with a mob of Santas as we load the sleighs (party buses) in Westport, & travel from bar district to bar district, visiting numerous Santa friendly bars!Cost $50
Sun, Dec 18, pm, Christmas with Class –The Barber & Beauty Edition, Valentine Room 411 Valentine. Sounds by DJ Macc, Models display FANTASY hair, makeup and nails (by some of the hottest industry professionals) all inspired by the holiday season. Special guest performers include YGKC & KC YOUNG BOSS! Fashion showcase by ‘Cherish The Furs ‘ showing her holiday collection. Cost $30+
Tue., Dec 20, 6 pm, Ugly Sweater Paint & Cookie decorating Party, 2000 Vine St. Join Keno G and Chef Shanita for an evening of holiday fun.Hot Coco bar to keep you warm, DJ playing your fav holiday hits, Ugliest sweater wins a prize, Painting and Cookie Decorating Cost $15+
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