Sunday, April 21, 2019

Johnson County CROP Walk

The walk is an annual ecumenical event sponsored by the Church World Services to raise money and awareness to combat hunger in the world and Johnson County.

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019
Time: Registration starts at 8 am, walk starts at 9 am.
Place: First United Methodist Church in Warrensburg, MO


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/

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