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September 9 - September 15

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NEWS & RESOURCES

KC PUBLIC LIBRARY EXTENDS HOURS!

Nearly every location opens at 9:00 am on Saturdays instead of 10:00 am.
Many sites open at 11:00 am on Sundays instead of 1:00 pm.

The Plaza Branch adds six hours on weekends.
On Saturdays, it opens at 9:00 am.
And on Sundays, it opens at 11:00 am and closes at 9:00 pm.

GO KC PUBLIC MEETINGS

During the meetings, you'll be able to review exhibits that describe the GO KC sidewalk program and Zone 2 design inspections. Representatives from the City and design team will be present to answer your questions and discuss issues or concerns.

Public Meeting No. 3
Monday, September 9, 2019
5:30 to 7 p.m. (presentation at6:00 pm)
Brush Creek Community Center
Large Meeting Room
3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64130

PIAC HEARINGS

The primary function of the Public Improvements Advisory Committee (PIAC) is to solicit resident input and make recommendations regarding both the citywide and neighborhood portions of the capital budget. The PIAC holds a series of public hearings every year. These hearings provide residents with an opportunity to express their opinions, concerns and project requests regarding the forthcoming capital budget. PIAC requests are due Aug. 31.

Remaining District Four Hearing:

Monday, September 16, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street

For a list of the other district hearings, go here.

PART TIME TEMP WORKERS NEEDED

During the week of September 17-20, Midtown KC Now will be facilitating our annual Pedestrian Count. We will need to fill approximately 40-50 part time shifts at the rate of $10/hour to assist us with this project. As a counter, you will be stationed at an intersection on Main Street for 5-6 hours each day counting pedestrians. Training will be provided.

The training session will be held Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at 3931 Main Street.
To register, contact Stan Henry at (816) 868-7839 or via email.

JOBS WITH 2020 CENSUS

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. If you are interested, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/jobs

How the Census Benefits Your Community

Federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and communities are based on population totals and breakdowns by sex, age, race and other factors. Your community benefits the most when the census counts everyone. When you respond to the census, you help your community gets its fair share of the more than $675 billion per year in federal funds spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.

Businesses use census data to decide where to build factories, offices and stores, and this creates jobs. Developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods. Local governments use the census for public safety and emergency preparedness. Residents use the census to support community initiatives involving legislation, quality-of-life and consumer advocacy.

MIDTOWN KC NOW IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE!

Are you a people-person who enjoys working outdoors year-round? Do you love the vibrancy of Midtown and want to contribute to keeping this area safe and clean?

Consider joining the staff of our Community Improvement Districts (affectionately known as the ‘red shirts’ and ‘blue shirts’ on the Broadway and Main Street corridors)! We are looking for energetic, self-starters for the positions of Area Awareness Officers (must be proficient riding a bicycle) and Area Maintenance Attendants (must be comfortable walking for entire shift.)

If interested, contact Operations Manager, Stan Henry by email or call 816-753-3820 ext.423.

MIDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
Check your neighborhood's site for their meetings & events!

Coleman Highlands
Heart of Westport
Hyde Park
Old Hyde Park Historic District
Plaza/Westport
Roanoke
Rockhill
Southmoreland
Union Hill
Valentine
Volker
West Plaza

EVENTS THIS WEEK

SEPTEMBER 12
KCAC GRAND OPENING

Join Kansas City Artists Coaltion for the reveal of their brand new location
at 3200 Gillham Road Kansas City, MO 64109!

SEPTEMBER 14
HALLMARKET

Saturday, September 14, in Crown Center Square (2501 McGee), 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Hallmarket Art Festival is turning 10!
2019’s anniversary event will showcase the artistic talents of Hallmark employees and retirees.

Open to the public, this FREE, family-friendly event offers the opportunity to interact with one of the world's largest creative communities at Hallmark and purchase their artwork.

please note: there will not be a midtown kc now
luncheon in september

more this week

sprayseemo mural festival - 9/8 - 9/15
kcur story telling night @ the unicorn - 9/9
food truck wednesdays - 9/11
kombucha tea workshop - 9/11
gross indecency/oscar wilde @ the met - 9/12 - 9/29
fiesta hispana - 9/13
brush creek art walk - 9/13 - 9/15
night at the tower - 9/14
native american cultural celebration - 9/15
renovation for women @ plexpod - 9/15
native american exhibit - until 10/26

upcoming events

medicare info session @ westport library - 9/16
uptown lofts groundbreaking - 9/16
food truck wednesdays - 9/18
union cemetery food truck friday - 9/20
plaza art fair - 9/20 - 9/22
yard sale @ run 816 - 9/21
unplaza art fair - 9/21 & 9/22
kc mac & cheese festival - 9/21
end of the world pub crawl - 9/21
uni neighborhood tour - 9/21
troostapalooza - 9/21
renters efficiency summit - 9/21
medicare for all discussion @ all souls - 9/25
food truck wednesdays - 9/25
wingfest @ crossroads - 9/28
the whole person gala - 9/28
midtown kc now coffee klatch - 10/2
oktoberfest @ crown center - 10/4 & 10/5
middle of the map fest - 10/4 & 10/5
kc games for good - 10/5
historical epitaphs, voices from the past - 10/5
kc job fair - 10/8
disability:in champions luncheon @ the madrid - 10/10
porchfestkc - 10/12
fashion with compassion - 10/12
kemper museum gala - 10/12
midtown kc now luncheon - 10/17
kansas city marathon - 10/19
midtown drug take back event - 10/26
planned parenthood's the event - 11/2
tweed ride - 11/2
midtown kc now coffee klatch - 11/6
city school fair - 11/9
fundraiser for plaza academy - 11/9
holiday swing - 11/30 - 12/1
midtown kc now coffee klatch - 12/4

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