Friday, Dec. 23, 2011
December 23 Community Calendar
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Harrisonville Senior Citizens Housing plans stockholders meeting Harrisonville Senior Citizens Housing Inc. will hold its Annual Stockholders' Meeting at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in the Community Building at Foxcroft, 200 Pheasant Dr., Harrisonville. To participate in the meeting and vote on the actions discussed, attendees must be a shareholder of at least one share. Items on the agenda include filling vacancies on the Board of Directors and discussion items from those attending. For additional information, call Mary Parker at 816-884-6331.
Mobile recycling set for Garden City The regularly scheduled mobile recycling event will be held in Garden City this holiday weekend. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Garden City location will be at the City Hall, 102 N. Fourth St., Garden City. For a list of accepted materials and those not accepted, as well as the monthly schedule for all the recycling events, please check www.casscountysustainability.com or call 816-779-6708.
Kidney disease classes offered Free Empower Kidney Disease classes are available from 5 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday through 2011 at four separate Kansas City area locations. On the second Tuesday of every month, a class will be held at Truman Medical Center Lakewood in Lee’s Summit for people who live in the southeastern area of Greater Kansas City. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, will be the next class at Truman Medical Center Lakewood. Call 816-842-0076 to register for these classes.
Women’s retreat planned Antioch Southern Baptist Church in Harrisonville will conduct a women’s retreat entitled “Leaving a Legacy” Jan. 13-14, 2012. Deadline for registration is Saturday, Dec. 31. Guest speaker Jill Savage from the Hearts at Home Ministry in Normal, Ill. For more information, including cost, contact Amy Parker at 816-884-4907.
High Blue hosts Belly Dancing seminar The High Blue Wellness Center will offering a free sneak peek at its Belly Dancing program for anyone 14 years and older from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at the center, 16400 N. Mullen Road, Belton. The seminar is free. For more information, stop by the front counter at the High Blue Wellness Center or visit the Website at www.beltonparks.org.
Raymore announces winter blood drive The City of Raymore has partnered with Foxwood Springs Residents’ Association in sponsoring blood drives to benefit the Community Blood Center, with this quarter’s event scheduled for 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, at Foxwood Springs’ Holmes Hall. Anyone interested in donating at this blood drive should preregister online at www.savealifenow.org and use the sponsor code of “raymorecomm.” Walk-in donors will also be accepted. For more info, call Sam Ferguson of Foxwood Springs at 816-322-2077.
Watershed Alliance to meet The South Grand River Watershed Alliance is a local, not-for-profit, all volunteer organization working to promote water quality throughout the South Grand River Watershed. Join us with your ideas and learn how you can get involved in protecting water quality in our streams, aquifers, and water bodies throughout the watershed. Meetings are held at 4:45 p.m., the second Monday of each month at the office of PWSD No. 10 in Peculiar. For further information about the SGRWA and to contact us, visit our Website at www.southgrandwatershed.com.
Belton Parks registers for Home School PE Registration is now under way at the Belton Park Department for Home School PE winter sessions. The next session will be held at the High Blue Wellness Center, 16400 N. Mullen Road, Belton, from Jan. 4-25, 2012. Classes are scheduled for Wednesdays, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. Register before Dec. 28 and the cost is $18 for the first child and $3 for each additonal child. For more information about the Home School PE or other recreation programs call Jessica Carey at 816-348-7400, extension 7416. Registrations are accepted at the Wellness Center or by calling 816-348-7400.
Jazz & Tap offered through Belton Parks The Belton Park Department will offer two dance classes for a 16-week session, running Jan. 13-May 4, 2012, for youth ages six to 12 years. Jazz & Tap, designed specifically for 6 to 10 year olds, will be held on Fridays, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ballet Strength & Style, designed for 8 to 12 year olds, will be held on Fridays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Both classes are held at the High Blue Wellness Center, 16400 N. Mullen Road. The cost for each class is $140 for the spring session if registered by Jan. 6, 2012, with monthly payment plans available. The cost is $160 if registered after Jan. 6., 2012. For more information contact Jessica Carey at 816-348-7400, ext. 7416. Registrations are accepted at the Wellness Center or online at www.beltonparks.org.
Cass Career Center offers spring courses Community members are invited to take advantage of fun, educational courses provided by the Cass Career Center. Courses include computer, trade and industrial, as well as enrichments offerings such as Intro to Internet and Email, Fun with Social Networking, Introducing iPad, Advanced iPad, Beginning Photoshop, Starting Your Online Marketing Business, Maximum Exposure Without Breaking the Bank: Marketing Your Small Business, OSHA 10-hour Construction Training, Basket Weaving, Creative Jewelry Making, Quilting, Cake Decorating Basics, Fly Tying and Trout Fishing Tips, Grilling Made Easy, Pruning Fruit Trees and Brambles, Digital Photography, Hunter Safety, Personal Security Tune-Up, Personal Security for the College Bound Student, AARP Driver Safety, Medical Terminology, Tips for Successful Online Learning, Pressure Canning, Fantastic Jellies and Jams, Pack a Pickle and Salsa Made Easy. Courses begin in January 2012. For a full class schedule, course descriptions and online scheduling, go to www.harrisonvilleschools.org/communityeducation. For more information, call Cass Career Center at 816-380-3273, ext. 7223, email ogdenm@harrisonville.k12.mo.us, or visit the career center at 1600 E. Elm, Harrisonville, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Local Edward Jones office supports Blair’s Foster Socks George W. Morse, financial advisor for Edward Jones at 108 E. Pearl St. in Harrisonville, is supporting the Blair’s Foster Socks initiative. The goal is to help foster children in need of socks, and the drive is named in honor of Blair Michaela Shanahan Lane, who was killed July 4 by a stray bullet in Kansas City. The 11-year-old’s mother and grandmother are branch administrators with Edward Jones. Her dream, and her Girl Scout Gold Award project, was to provide warm socks for children. Cass County residents are urged to bring new socks to the Harrisonville office. Call 816-380-7491 with questions.
Library conducts scrapbooking workshop The Genealogy Branch of Cass County Public Library will present a workshop entitled “Heritage Scrapbooking Workshop Using Photoshop Techniques.” Vicky Gray will present this two-part workshop on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, and Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., in the Harrisonville Library computer lab. This is hands-on computer class – computer skills are necessary. There is a $5 fee for class supplies and handouts. Bring photographs to the class. Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, contact the Genealogy Branch Library, at 816-884-6285. The library’s computer lab is located at 400 East Mechanic in Harrisonville.
SWCD announces Board of Supervisor elections The Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hold its election for Board of Supervisors at its Annual Banquet Dinner on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Trade Fair Hall in Harrisonville. Voting hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the USDA Office, located at 1000 West Wall St., Harrisonville, and polls will reopen at the banquet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Supervisor positions up for election are Area 2, the area north of M-2 Highway and East of U.S. 71; and Area 4, the area south of M-2 Highway and west of U.S. 71. Agricultural landowners or residents interested in running as a candidate should contact one of the following: Area 2, Jim Schrock, William Groll or Max Schmoll; Area 4, Ted Zellmer, Kevin Anderson or Kevin Iseman. These individuals make up the two nominating committees for the areas and are responsible for putting names on the ballot and answering any questions regarding the qualifications to be a supervisor and running for a supervisor position. Please contact the SWCD/USDA office at 816-884-3391 with questions.
