Sunday, April 21, 2019

Annual Spring Poetry Festival by Warrensburg School District

Annual Spring Poetry Festival

Date: Saturday, April 27th
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Place: Sterling Elementary

Special guest: Missouri's Poet Laureate, Aliki Barnstone


Warrensburg Town Hall by Johnson County United Way

"Johnson County United Way needs your input – what do you want for your community and from your United Way? We are gathering information from Johnson County citizens to make the best decisions about where to focus our resources. This is not a fundraiser or a presentation by JCUW, but a chance to hear from you!"

 Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Place: Sterling Elementary

 Johnson County United Way Website:
https://jocouw.org/event/warrensburg-town-hall/

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2328330707449621/


Saakumu Dance Troupe of Ghana at UCM

UCM Music Department is hosting a performance by Saakumu Dance Troupe of Ghana on Wednesday, April 24, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Hart Recital Hall.

"The Saakuma Dance Troupe of Ghana is dedicated to introducing audiences to traditional and contemporary African dance and music. 'Saakumu' means traditions, and as the name implies, the company derives its repertoire on the variety of both traditional and contemporary cultures with creativity. Their music and dance is joyful, expressive and highly participatory." from UCM website.

Saakumu Dance Troupe of Ghana:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBblkaErddk



Spring Day of Caring by Warrensburg Main Street Inc.

Warrensburg Main Street Inc. is hosting "Spring Day of Caring" on Wednesday, April 24, from 9 am to 12 pm.

They will need volunteers to help care for flower beds, clean streets and make downtown feel ready for spring.

If you are interested, please use online sign up to volunteer or donate food & drinks to keep volunteers working through the day.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4fa8ac2ea7f58-spring

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/530730367450029/


Global Look at the Role & Status of Women by UCM Office of Student

UCM Office of Student Activities is hosting an event "Global Look at the Role & Status of Women". The panel of women from around the world share the role they play within their culture and society, and how that differentiates from their male counterparts. Snacks will be provided.

UCM Website:
https://www.ucmo.edu/current-students/student-experience/office-of-student-activities/diversity-education/index.php

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/436318553606707/


Show Me Progress - Report from Iowa Trip

Michael Bersin and Joan Ferguson took a trip to Iowa, to attend campaigns by two presidential candidates.

Sen. Cory Booker
https://showmeprogress.com/2019/03/16/sen-cory-booker-d-in-indianola-iowa-march-16-2019-hope-is-the-active-conviction-that-despair-will-not-have-the-last-word/

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

CEA's Earth Day at the Farm

CEAburg is hosting its 19th Annual Earth Day event on April 27th, 2019 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at UCM Farm (700 S. Mitchell St.).

According to Facebook Event, "CEA's 19th Annual Earth Day celebration features exhibits, retail booths, hands-on projects and acoustic performances focused on the gift of natural resources to our lives and accomplishments, and ways that we can be a part of preserving those resources for future generations. The event is designed for every member of the family, ages 2 to 102, and there will be giveaways and natural ingredient products for sale, including honey, hand-crafted bar soaps, native prairie plants, nature photography and more."

For more information, please visit Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/2111326485626305/


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