Rockhurst's "Reflections" - Southtown Sparkle Award

Submitted by Ravin on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 10:15am

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The Southtown Beautification Committee selected Rockhurst University as the February Sparkle Award recipient. As part of the University's master plan, six reflection sites are being installed throughout the campus to provide intriguing spaces to experience the core values of Rockhurst. A statue of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit Order, was installed along with a garden and fountain near Greenlease Library. This Centennial Year gift from the Jesuit Community is in recognition of the many Jesuits who have lived and worked at Rockhurst in the last 100 years. It symbolizes the core value of reflection and discernment.

Survivor: Kansas City

Submitted by Ravin on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 9:57am

This year's annual after hours business exchange is Tuesday, March 1 at Alphapointe, 7501 Prospect Ave. The "Tribal Council Reveals the Secrets of Business Survival" seminar takes place from 3:30 to 5pm and will feature a panel of community representatives discussing tips on business longevity. The seminar is $5/person. Then from 5-7pm, the annual business networking begins featuring lots of refreshments from area food vendors, free display space, door prizes, and a special drawing for luxury box tickets at the Sprint Center! There is a $5/person fee for the networking.

This is a once-a-year metro-wide event with approximately 300 attendees- a super networking opportunity. We hope to see you there!

Volunteer Opportunities

Submitted by Ravin on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 9:48am

The Partners in Education program links representatives from businesses, community organizations and individuals with schools to expand and enrich the learning opportunities for Kansas City Missouri School District students. If you are interested in knowing more about how to connect your business or community organization with a school, contact Partners in Education Coordinator Karen Grover at kgrover@kcmsd.net or 816-418-8676.

Spay-Ghetti & No Balls Dinner Event

Submitted by Ravin on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 9:40am

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Tickets are now on sale for the Spay & Neuter Kansas City's annual event at 6pm on Friday, February 25, at their location at 1116 E. 59th St. (corner of 59th and Troost Ave.). The event includes a social mixer, dinner, and silent/live auction with dinner provided by Olive Garden. NBC Action News 41 Reporter Keith King is the Master of Ceremonies and Charles Gusewelle is a guest speaker. Bayer, Brookside Barkery and Bath, the Reed Family Foundation, and Paw Prints Magazine are the sponsors. To purchase tickets, call 816-353-0940 or visit www.snkc.net.