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THE FEDERAL AND STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING … BEGINNING IN MID-MARCH … HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 26TH. TO REGISTER, CALL THE FEMA HELPLINE AT 1-800-621-FEMA.
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THERE’S STILL TIME TO GET REGISTERED FOR A TEEN CAREER CAMP … AT LAKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN OSAGE BEACH. THE TWO-DAY CAMP … SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 26TH AND 27TH … TARGETS KIDS AGES 10 TO 14 … WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BROAD SPECTRUM OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTH CARE. CALL LINDA MELTON AT 573-348-8222 TO LEARN MORE.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR THE MAPLES REPERTORY THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF THE NOEL COWARD CLASSIC – BLITHE SPIRIT … JULY 2ND THROUGH THE 30TH. THE THEATRE IS LOCATED IN MACON. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 660-385-2924.
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THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WANTS TO SHOW YOU WHAT A MUSEUM WOULD HAVE LOOKED LIKE 200 YEARS AGO … WITH THEIR “CABINET OF CURIOSITIES” EXHIBIT. THE EXHIBT OPENS THURSDAY, JULY 3RD AT THE ROZIER GALLERY IN JEFFERSON … AND WILL REMAIN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH SEPTEMBER. THE EXHIBIT WILL FEATURE INFAMOUS ITEMS SUCH AS A 1874 GATLING GUN, A MASTODON TUSK, AND THE SHOES OF ELLA EWING … CONSIDERED THE MISSIOURI GIANTESS AT EIGHT-FOUR. CALL 573-751-2854 TO LEARN MORE.
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A-S-A INTERNATIONAL IS SEEKING HOST FAMILIES FOR 20 HIGH SCHOOL AGE FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARRIVING IN MID-MISSOURI THIS AUGUST. ALL STUDENTS SPEAK ENGLISH AND CARRY THEIR OWN INSURANCE AND SPENDING MONEY. SINGLE FAMILIES AND COUPLES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY. TO LEARN MORE, CALL 866-399-5088.
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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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PULASKI FAMILY ACTIVITY COALITION IS HOSTING “CAMP DISCOVERY” FOR KIDS AGES 6 TO 12 NOW THROUGH AUGUST 8TH … 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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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 573-449-7400.
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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 573-556-5770.
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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 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 573-761-7000, 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 19TH CENTURY IMAGES AND ARTIFACTS. IF YOU HAVE ITEMS YOU THINK MIGHT BE APPROPRIATE FOR THIS EXHIBIT,
PLEASE CALL 573-751-2854.
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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 573-445-5035 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.
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