THE CAPITAL CITY PLAYERS PRESENT THE DINNER THEATRE – “GREATER TUNA” – NOW THROUGH MAY 18^THAT SHIKLES AUDITORIUM. THE COMEDY TAKES PLACE IN A SMALL TEXAS TOWN … WHERE THE LION’S CLUB IS TOO LIBERAL AND PATSY CLINE NEVER DIES. BOTH EVENING AND MATINEE PERFORMANCES ARE AVAILABLE. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. TO MAKE YOURS, CALL 681-9012.

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IF YOU’RE UP FOR A DRIVE … AND WANT TO SEE A PIECE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY, THEN YOU’RE ENCOURAGED TO TRAVEL TO THE SCOTT JOPLIN HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE IN ST. LOUIS FOR THE EXHIBITION ENTITLED, “FROM MORNING TO NIGHT:  DOMESTIC SERVICE IN THE GILDED AGE SOUTH”.  THE 14-PANEL EXHIBITION … CONTAINING PHOTOGRAPHS, INTERPRETIVE TEXT, AND MORE … WILL BE ON DISPLAY NOW THROUGH JUNE 22^ND.  TO LEARN MORE, CALL THE HISTORIC SITE AT 314-340-5790.

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THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE MISSOURI ARTS COUNCIL ARE SEEKING ARTISTS OR ARTIST TEAMS TO CREATE MURALS FOR ONE OF TWO WELCOME CENTERS. THE PROJECT IS OPEN TO ALL PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS RESIDING IN THE U.S. WHO HAVE AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF PUBLIC ART EXPERIENCE OR CAN DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PROJECT OF THIS TYPE AND SCALE. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, MAY 15^TH. CALL 1-866-407-4752 TO LEARN MORE.

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RELAY FOR LIFE IS HOSTING A BENEFIT DINNER AND RAFFLE FRIDAY, MAY 16^TH AT THE EAGLES HALL ON MISSOURI BOULEVARD IN JEFFERSON CITY. BBQ PORK STEAK AND CHICKEN WILL BE FOR SALE 
FROM 4 PM TO 7 PM.

 

AN ART FAIR AND WINEFEST IS BEING HELD FRIDAY, MAY 16^TH THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 18^TH IN WASHINGTON, MISSOURI. CALL 636-239-1743 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

 

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The Youth of Oak Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Guthrie, Missouri will be sponsoring a car wash on Saturday May 17th in the Kmart Parking Lot, 2304 Missouri Blvd in Jefferson City from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. A donation will be greatly appreciated.

 

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR THE 14^TH ANNUAL HOME TOUR … SPONSORED BY THE NEWCOMERS/LONGTIMERS CLUB AT THE LAKE. THIS YEAR’S TOUR WILL SHOWCASE HOMES IN THE PORTO CIMA AREA ON SATURDAY, MAY 17^TH FROM 10 TO 4. PROCEEDS BENEFIT AREA SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITIES. CALL 573-348-5800 FOR MORE INFO.

 

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THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF AN ART PROJECT … HONORING AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES THAT ONCE INHABITED MISSOURI … TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, MAY 17^TH … AT VAN METER STATE PARK NEAR MIAMI, MISSOURI. THE THIRD PROGRAM FEATURES ANITA FIELD FROM THE OSAGE NATION OF OKLAHOMA … WHO WILL PAINT HER TRIBE’S SYMBOL ON A LARGE BISON HIDE … WHICH WILL BE A PERMANENT EXHIBIT IN THE PARK’S AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL CENTER. CALL THE PARK AT 660-886-7537 FOR DETAILS.

 

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THE DENT COUNY ARTS AND CRAFTS GUILD SPRING SHOW IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 17^TH IN THE SALEM CITY HALL AUDITORIUM. CALL 573-729-5453 TO LEARN MORE

 

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CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH IS OFFERING A FREE CAR CARE CLINIC FOR SINGLE WOMEN SATURDAY, MAY 17^TH FROM 9 TO 3 IN RUSSELLVILLE. PARTICIPANTS NEED TO BRING OIL, OIL FILTER, AND AIR FILTER … THEN A MECHANIC WILL PERFORM MAINTENANCE. TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT, CALL 893-2876 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS HOSTING A PHOTO CONTEST … WITH A MONTHLY THEME … FROM MAY THROUGH DECEMBER. PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO TAKE THEIR PICTURES AT ANY OF MISSOURI’S 84 STATE PARKS OR HISTORIC SITES. 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-334-6946.

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The Spring Fest 16^th Annual Car Show will be held at the st. francis Borgia parish grounds in Washington Missouri on Sunday May 18^th. Registrantin starts at 8am and awards will be presented at 4:30 PM. For more information please call 573-239-6701.

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GREATER COMMUNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ST. ROBERT IS HOSTING ITS 15^TH ANNUAL “PASTORAL FAMILY APPRECIATION” SUNDAY, MAY 18^TH. THE MORNING SERVICE BEGINS AT 10, THE EVENING SERVICE AT 3. THE SUNDAY EVENT IS THE CULMINATION OF A WEEK’S WORTH OF ACTIVITIES, … INCLUDING TEACHINGS ON MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY, A MUSICAL WORKSHOP THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, AND A MUSICAL CONCERT ON SATURDAY, THE 17^TH. 

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR SMOOTH JAZZ HARPIST – JAN ALDRIDGE CLARK … WHO WILL PERFORM TUESDAY, MAY 20^TH AT THE MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN JEFFERSON CITY. LOG ONTO WWW.COMMUNITYCONCERT.COM OR CALL 681-9371 FOR MORE INFO.

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PULASKI FAMILY ACTIVITY COALITION IS HOSTING “CAMP DISCOVERY” FOR KIDS AGES 6 TO 12 MAY 27^TH THROUGH AUGUST 8^TH … AT THE PULASKI COMMUNITY CENTER IN ST. ROBERT. THE ALL-DAY CAMP RUNS FROM 6 A-M TO 6 P-M … AND INCLUDES FIELD TRIPS, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL LEARNING, CRAFTS, AND MUCH MORE. FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL 573-336-4477. 

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SAINT WHITE CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 399 PICKERING STREET IN MONTGOMERY CITY MISSOURI WILL HAVE A WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM ON MAY 25^TH AT 3PM. BELINDA BOOMER WILL BE THE SPEAKER. ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 573-355-0890.

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CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER IS SEEKING TEENS WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN ITS SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER CORE.  APPLICANTS MUST BE 14 YEARS OLD BY JUNE 1^ST, AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AN ORIENTATION SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28^TH.  
TO LEARN MORE, CALL VALERIE AT 573-632-5032.

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THE THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL S-O-S CLUB ... OF JEFFERSON CITY ... IS COLLECTING OLD OR DAMAGED CELL PHONES TO HELP TROOPS OVERSEAS. THE PHONES WILL BE TURNED OVER TO AT&T ... WHO WILL THEN PROVIDE PHONE CARDS THAT CAN BE SENT TO SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ANYONE WISHING TO MAKE A DONATION SHOULD CONTACT MARILYN JOHNSEN POWELL AT 573-659-3250.

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THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS EMBARKING ON AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECT ... CENTERED AROUND ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK NEAR COLUMBIA. THE PARK’S STAFF WOULD LOVE TO TALK WITH YOU IF YOU POSSESS PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTIFACTS, OR ARE WILLING TO SHARE YOUR ORAL HISTORY OF THE PARK ... ESPECIALLY IF ANY OF THIS INVOLVES THE PARK’S FOUNDING IN 1967. PARK STAFF ARE ALSO WORKING ON LEARNING MORE ABOUT A MULTITUDE OF RELATED PROJECTS ... INCLUDING A SCHOOL LISTED ON OLD MAPS AS “AFRICAN SCHOOL”. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR ITEMS YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE, CALL THE PARK AT 449-7400.

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THE JEFFERSON CITY CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED MISSOURI STATE EMPLOYEES (ARMSE) ARE INVITING ALL STATE EMPLOYEES, RETIRED AND ACTIVE TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION. MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 12:30PM EACH THIRD Thursday at the Clark Nutrition Center, 1310 Linden Drive in Jefferson City. For information, call 573-636-7175.

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IF YOU SUFFER FROM ARTHRITIS, THEN YOU’RE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER’S “ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUATIC PROGRAM”.  THE PROGRAM LASTS FOR SIX-WEEKS ... AND IS OFFERED ON AN ONGOING BASIS.  THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP ARTHRITIS SUFFERERS REDUCE PAIN AND STIFFNESS ... WHILE KEEPING JOINTS FLEXIBLE AND MUSCLES STRONG.  TO GET REGISTERED, CALL JAMES DEEM AT 556-5770.

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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY’S “CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT” OFFERS ITS ASSISTANCE TO ALL L-U STUDENTS ON ANY WRITING ASSIGNMENT. THE CENTER’S HOURS ARE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 7-30 A-M TO 7 P-M ... AND ON FRIDAYS FROM 7-30 TO 3-30. TO LEARN MORE, CALL MICHELLE AT EXTENTION 5245, PAT AT EXTENSION 6134, OR DEBRA AT EXTENSION 5244.

 

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THE 2008 JUNETEENTH HERITAGE FESTIVAL' WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, JUNE 21^ST. FOR  MORE INFORMATION, CALL GWEN EDMONSON AT (573) 893-4191.

 

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THE COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT AT THE COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT WANTS TO REMIND RESIDENTS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THAT IT CONTINUES TO OFFER SAFETY SERVICES. IF YOU’RE EITHER A BUSINESS OWNER OR HOMEOWNER, YOU CAN CALL AND SCHEDULE A SECURITY EVALUATION. THE UNIT ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING FOR BUSINESS PERSONNEL OVER SUCH ITEMS AS SHOPLIFTING, ROBBERY EDUCATION, AND PERSONAL SAFETY. TO LEARN MORE ... OR TO SCHEDULE EITHER A SECURITY EVALUATION OR TRAINING ... CALL 573-874-7405.

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ST MARY’S HEALTH CENTER IN JEFFERSON CITY IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS IN VARIOUS AREAS ... INCLUDING THE GIFT SHOP, CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK, AND FOUNDATION OFFICE. CALL 761-7000, EXTENSION 4329 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HELPING.

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THE JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING YOUR HELP TO COMPILE A LIST OF PAST GRADUATES WHO HAVE EXCELLED SINCE THEIR TIME AT J-C. YOU CAN EMAIL YOUR INFORMATION TO: DAVID .LUTHER@JCPS.K12.MO.US

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THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS SEEKING ARTIFACTS THAT WILL BE USED IN AN EXHIBIT ABOUT THE OLD MISSOURI STATE PENITENTIARY. ITEMS THAT ARE BEING SOUGHT INCLUDE VIDEO FOOTAGE, PRODUCTS OR ITEMS PRODUCED BY PRISON INDUSTRY, AND 19^TH CENTURY IMAGES AND ARTIFACTS.   IF YOU HAVE ITEMS YOU THINK MIGHT BE APPROPRIATE FOR THIS EXHIBIT, 
PLEASE CALL 751-2854. 

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PACIFIC INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE IS SEEKING HOST FAMILIES FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM OVER 40 COUNTRIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM, 
CALL 1-800-828-9001.

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Listen weekdays at 3 AND 7 o’clock on kjlu for the award-winning ‘smooth talk”. 
‘smooth talk”  features interesting comments from some of todays stars of jazz and r & b. and it’s produced by our student staff! check out ‘smooth talk’ weekdays at 3pm AND 7PM on kjlu!

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If you are a Lincoln University student interested in ministry, and would like to take a leadership role in a campus ministry, contact the Wesley Foundation, Lincoln University. For more information, call 636-9680. 

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The Mid-Missouri Crisis Line is here to help 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Their staff can help define the problem, suggest solutions, and provide resources if Necessary. Call toll-free 1-888-761-HELP (4357) 
or 445-5035 in Columbia. 

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If someone you know has been hurt by crime, services are available to help you. For more information, call the Missouri Office for Victims of Crime at 1-866-334-6682.