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American Cancer Society Serves the Community
There are many programs that the American Cancer Society has that can help you during the different stages of your cancer treatment. Hope Lodge communityOur 30+ Hope Lodge communities across the country provide a free place to stay during treatment so people with cancer can focus on getting better. These communities provide comfortable guest suites with private baths, as well as inviting spaces with all the comforts of home, including a communal kitchen, dining area, laundry rooms, and places to gather
2024 Historic Elmwood Cemetery Society Annual Picnic
2024 Elmwood Cemetery Society Annual PicnicListed on the National Register of Historic Places, Elmwood Cemetery opened in 1872 as a privately held cemetery, The Elmwood Cemetery Association. Elmwood Cemetery is Kansas City's second -oldest cemetery and is the final resting place for over 30,000 individuals, from politicians, business leaders, soldiers, celebrities, and every one in between. We still provide funeral and burial services. However, Elmwood's most important mission is to maintain the facilities
The Best Summer Night Of A City In Motion
September means many things in Kansas City—kids going back to school, a break from the August heat, and scads of art festivals celebrating local creatives. For City in Motion, September is all about our annual Dance in the Park. The show will take place this year on Sept. 7 in Roanoke Park at 7:00, with a special warm-up fair beginning at 5:30, Youth Demonstration at 6, and free dance demo at 6:30. It’s free and family-friendly, and a great way to see a unique line-up of local Kansas City dance companies
A Home In Motion - Our School Story
Bringing dance education to Kansas City—dance education that requires no more than enthusiasm, good humor, and a classroom—seems like a no-brainer. After all, after-school soccer and ballet practice are staples of most families’ daily routine. And yet, not until 1985 did it occur to a local group of performing artists to open a dance school in the heart of midtown. And it’s the only school of its kind 40 years later. The first City in Motion School of Dance was located at the West Side Christian Church,
News Release: 9/3/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries and interviews, please contact: GABBY RICHIE Marketing and Communications, Kanbe’s Markets Office: (816) 359-3622 gabrielle@kanbesmarkets.org PATRICK MULVIHILL Brand Committee, Kanbe’s Markets Cell: (314) 660-9866 patrick@kanbesmarkets.org CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER HUNGER ACTION MONTH WITH KANBE’S COMMUNITY CARNIVAL ____________________________ The free, family-friendly event will feature activities designed to educate attendees on the
Policy Updates: DOL Overtime Rule, Federal Grants Changes, DAF Rule Hearings, and More
Wednesday May 15, 2024 Advocacy, Public Policy Nonprofit Connect works to keep Members updated on policy changes that affect nonprofits through Policy Updates. These messages provide brief information on what is going on in government and policy that may be of interest to the nonprofit community. Salary Threshold Requirements Raised by DOL Overtime Rule In late April, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its Overtime Final Rule, which updates overtime protections for workers employed by
