Teens

Contact: Lisa Schuster
Tel: (913)-244-1105
Email: lisa@smsmobilesolutions.com

No more letters from the North Pole, Santatextme.com lets parents sign up for personalized text messages from Santa.

Contact Name: Tamara O’Connor Phone: 816-795-4660
Central Zone Fax: 816-795-4408
20201 E. Jackson Drive
Independence, MO 64057

State Farm® awards three local organizations Educational Grants

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Kansas City, Missouri - November 12, 2009-

When her sons learned to swim while in grade school they had never heard of bareboating, Virgin Islands or catamarans. These words were not “household words” in their home or community. In fact, none of their acquaintances would put the three words together to describe a vacation of a lifetime. After all, their neighborhood landscape was not equipped with public swimming pools. Or private pools for that matter. Vacation was defined as a road trip to a relatives’ house. There it wasn’t a requirement to know how to swim, snorkel or even drive a dinghy.

Armed with little more than the clothes on their backs and a sleeping bag, 15 local youth will be camping out behind the Roeland Park City Hall at 4600 W 51st Street in Roeland Park, KS this Friday, November 13, to raise awareness about youth homelessness.

TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

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For more information, contact
Rebecca Green Garry, 913-381-2229, rgarry@destinationparkplace.com
Travis Joyal, 816-221-7500, travis@sturgesword.com

Johnson County’s Only Outdoor Rink Plans Event with Disney Rockin’ Road Crew, Performers, Boogie Heads and Goodie Bags

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

Metro Homeschool Robotics Press Release for October 31, 2009

The Metro Homeschool Robotics Team, comprised of 25 middle and high school students, participated in the River Valley BEST Robotics hub competition in Fort Smith Arkansas on October 31, 2009. The team received the following awards: First Place BEST Award, First Place Robot Competition Award, Founders Award, Most Elegant Award, and BEST Technical Notebook Award.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER KANSAS CITY IS HOSTING A FALL FESTIVAL AS A SAFE ALTERNATIVE
TO TRICK-OR-TREATING

Who:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City

What:
A party for local children and their families held Halloween night as a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Events like a Haunted House, Costume Contest, and games like Bag-Toss and Apple Bob will keep the children safe and entertained. Candy and door prizes will be provided.

Kansas City, Missouri, October 30, 2009 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City will host an Internet and media safety fair to teach parents and youth simple precautions to help children have a safer online experience. On Nov. 19, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. they will hear how to safely and effectively use today’s technological resources at the Wyandotte County Unit located at 1240 Troup Ave in Kansas City, Kansas.

It All Starts Here... Downtown Lee's SummitPRESS RELEASE: October 28, 2009

Contact: Stacy Brandt, Events & Marketing Coordinator

Zona Rosa welcomes 10 new stores, services this fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Zona Rosa is opening a number of new stores in the development’s Phase II and a few stores in Phase I just in time for the busy holiday shopping season.

Award Applauds Improvements in Graduated Driver Licensing Law

Topeka, KS, October 19, 2009 – Senator Vicki Schmidt of Topeka, Kans. has taken action to keep teen drivers safe and is receiving the Graduated Driver Licensing Champion Award, presented by State Farm®. This award is given in recognition of Senator Schmidt’s efforts to pass Graduated Driver Licensing legislation that updated the driver’s license law for Kansas teens.

Child KickFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Bryan Stevenson - 816-536-7493

LOCATION: Dragon Family Martial Arts & Fitness Center, 13901 E Noland Court, Independence, MO 64055

DATE: October 17, 2009

Hopeful Tomorrow National Kick-A-Thon

Hopeful Tomorrow, a national children’s charity that provides tuition for underprivileged and at-risk youth to enable them to participate in martial arts programs, is gearing up for its second World Martial Arts Day on October 17, 2009. The theme for this year’s event is “Kickin’ in the USA”. Martial artists across the United States are expected to execute kicks to break the world record, which stands at more than 8.3 million kicks in one hour (Black Belt Magazine Oct 2009). Dragon Family Martial Arts Center will be joining the team this year with youth and adult members. Participants will spend the day kicking their hearts out to raise funds for the charity. Starting at 9am, Cardio/Self-defense classes will be available throughout the day for a donation of $15 per person. Get a workout while giving to charity. RSVP with Sifu Bryan at 816-536-7493.

Professional hoofers and novice shufflers alike will have the chance to show off their best moves and dance kicks this holiday season as Hilton Garden Inn celebrates the second year as official hotel sponsor of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, by encouraging consumers to submit their high kicks and dance moves to the “Holiday Kick Start” video contest.

For more information contact:
Adam MacDonald
(913) 371-3674
amacdonald@unitedway-wyco.org

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – United Way of Wyandotte County delivered a simple message at its campaign kickoff, “we need each other now more than ever.” Its partner agencies echo similar sentiments as the increase in demand for services continues. Co-chairs Jill Shackelford and Jeff Manning announced the campaign goal of $2.4 million.

All Net Tournament
Kansas City, MO

Date: October 9th-11th, 2009
Sites: First Church of the Nazarene of Kansas City & Family Life Center
Divisions: Girls: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Boys: 4th,5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Associated Youth Services: Delbert Boone Offered His Experiences As Valuable Lessons to AYS Youth

Date: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Kansas City, Kansas –
Associated Youth Services recently hosted internationally renowned addiction and criminal behavior counselor, Delbert Boone as a guest speaker on August 25, 2009.

Boone confronted youth participating in the Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Program, also know as ADAPT, by challenging

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2009
Michael Rebne, KIPP Tennis Coordinator
816-352-6514
mrebne@gmail.com

Two Kansas City-Area Charters to Host a City-Wide Regional Rally to Support Educational Excellence and Tennis

Louis and Company will be sponsoring another free kids dance team for kids ages 8-16. Auditions will be on Friday, September 11 at 5pm and Saturday, September 12 at 3pm. The nine week class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 beginning September 14.

For more information contact:
Adam MacDonald
(913) 371-3674
amacdonald@unitedway-wyco.org

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August 31, 2009

United Way campaign grows from the ground up
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – This campaign season, every dollar counts; every dollar makes a difference. The needs in the community have increased the necessity for more donors. That’s why United Way of Wyandotte County is asking the community to support this year’s campaign in record numbers.

Be a fan of thrills and skills:

Help send me "Over the Edge!"

Local Kansas City Motivational Fitness Guru and personal trainer Kri Chay has committed to take on the opportunity of a lifetime. He will be rappelling down a local Kansas City skyscraper called The Clubhouse on Friday August 28, 2009 so that Special Olympics athletes in our area can train, compete and enjoy a lifetime of their own exciting memories.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 3:30pm....Latteland Briar Cliff, 4115 North Mulberry, KCMO (just north of the Riverside exit on HWY 9).
Larry Garrett will be hosting "My Old Neighborhood." Local singer/songwriters will perform their original songs about life, personal experiences, family. This is a Family-Friendly event. The music is free and Latteland is a great place to get out of the heat on a hot afternoon.

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CONTACT: Bryan Stevenson - 816-536-7493, bryan@dragonfamilymartialarts.com

LOCATION: Dragon Family Martial Arts & Fitness Center, 13901 E Noland Court, Independence, MO 64055

DATE: August 29, 2009 11am-5pm

Walk Now For Autism Rummage Sale

In the tens years that the school has been open, Dragon Family Martial Arts Center has acquired experience with training children and adults with mental and/or physical disorders. Their motto, “Empowering the individual for unlimited potential” applies to all that cross their threshold. With research showing the benefits of martial arts for ADD/ADHD and Autism stricken children, Dragon Family Martial Arts Center is happy to do their part. "

August 7, 2009 - Currently, there are no identified dentists in the Belton, Raymore, and Peculiar areas who accept Medicaid. The Research Belton Foundation has received a grant from the Healthcare Foundation of Greater Kansas City to support dental services for the children insured by Medicaid in these communities. Dental care is provided by local dentists participating in the Dental Care for Children program.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Paula Dunn
Phone: 816-276-4811
Cell: 816-679-3414
Email: paula@theresearchfoundationkc.org
Date: 7/31/09

The mission of Research Belton Foundation is to secure philanthropic support to improve the quality of health care to residents of southern Jackson and Northern Cass counties. The Research Belton Foundation grants over $25,000 in scholarships each year to graduates of Belton, Raymore-Peculiar, Grandview, or Heartland High Schools who have been accepted to an accredited four year college or university to study in the area of health care. Crysti Danahy serves as an excellent example of the fulfillment of this mission.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - July 22, 2009 - The first kid- and family focused
yoga studio in Kansas City, Yoga Patch, is opening Aug. 10 and is holding an open house the weekend of July 31 – Aug. 2.

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Contact Information:
Stacy Brandt, Events Coordinator
events@downtownls.org
816-246-6598