In 2011, the Brookside Community Improvement District (CID) approached Ripple Glass for help in developing a glass recycling solution for the many glass-intensive businesses in their district. The CID had taken over responsibility for trash removal and had successfully introduced a cardboard recycling program. Glass recycling was the next logical step. Two-yard glass recycling bins were placed close to restaurants and each bin is emptied weekly by Deffenbaugh Industries, which then delivers the glass to Ripple’s processing facility. With this effort, Brookside CID has reduced its trash volume and expense, and as a result, has freed up parking spaces once taken up by dumpsters.

The Linda Hall Library invites you to attend a screening of Life in a Day, produced by director Ridley Scott, on November 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Library's auditorium. July 24, 2010 was a single day captured on film. Discover the interesting compilation of footage used to create a snapshot of experiences of people from around the world. Running time: 90 minutes. The Library is located at 5109 Cherry. Library hours are Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm. For more information and upcoming events, visit www.lindahall.org or contact Eric Ward, 816-926-8753.

Brookside Commerce BankCommerce Bank, 6336 Brookside Plaza, is open and welcoming home their loyal customers who have been patient with the interruption in service during construction of the new bank. A spacious lobby, conference room and private offices are just a few of the wonderful enhancements that are offered. Brookside finally has an outdoor clock! Parking opportunities have improved and the carefully crafted architecture reflects the traditional charm of Brookside. Be sure to stop in and visit with the outstanding professionals and learn what products and services they can offer. Special thanks to Commerce Bank for the reinvestment made into the community!

Monthly Luncheon
Wednesday, October 17, 11:45 a.m.
Presentation by Jane Chu, Kansas City Performing Arts Center
Location: Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd.
Catered by: Panera Bread
$10/person
Please RSVP by October 16 to (816) 523-5553. RSVP’s required

Monthly Networking
Wednesday, October 24, 8-9 a.m.
Location: St. Elizabeth’s Church, 2 E. 75th St.
Join with friends, learn what’s new in the neighborhood!

Upcoming Events
Ghost tours and Paranormal Investigations
6 p.m. on Oct. 18, 19, 26, 27
John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Rd.
Visit www.wornallhouse.org for details.

Brookside Trick or Treat Street
Wednesday, October 31, 4-6 p.m.
62nd to Meyer, Main to Wornall Rd.

E-Waste Recycling
Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
51st and Oak Street- UMKC parking lot

DuraCommSouthtown has a gem of a business in DuraComm Power systems, 6655 Troost Ave. For more than 20 years, owner Benny Lee has been overseeing DuraComm, an organization providing AC to DC switch mode power supplies, and now DC to DC power converters as well as DuraComm Lighting– LED and Induction lighting products, solar and other energy-efficient products. Associate Fred Baehner points out, “Many of our products are custom-made for specific customer needs, not simply off-the-shelf. Our power supply products are ‘Made In America’ to qualify for state and federal funding and incentives.”

Governor Stumpy'sKevin Ryan and the staff of Governor Stumpy’s Grill House, 321 E Gregory Blvd, didn’t miss a beat while their restaurant underwent an amazing extreme interior facelift. “Our main focus was to modernize without losing ‘that family-friendly feel’,” said Dave Baldwin, one of the managers of Governor Stumpy’s. New ceiling and lighting packages along with pendant lighting over the booths and bar area were installed. Stone is now featured behind the bar and back splash area.