The following people were elected by the membership to serve a two-year term on the Southtown Board of Directors:

· Marie Farrell, Global Prairie Marketing
· Larry Frevert, HDR
· Ian Gibson, Research Neurology Associates
· Stancia Jenkins, UMKC
· Eric Jones, Mazuma Credit Union
· Phil Lawler, KC Police Dept.- Metro Patrol
· Amanda Middaugh, Rockhill Pet Clinic
· Trish Mitchell, Commerce Bank
· Martha Pruitt, Oak Street Coffee Shop
· Monique Stevenson, Kansas City Power & Light

[img_assist|nid=550|title=The Brookside Story|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=102|height=150]The History Press is pleased to announce that The Brookside Story: Shops of Every Necessary Character, written by LaDene Morton, is now available. It is the first narrative account of the birth and life of one of Kansas City's - and the nation's - first and most unique shopping districts. Told with an eye toward both local and national influences, The Brookside Story is at its heart the story of the people and experiences that have defined this distinctive place. Filled with more than 60 images, many of them never before published, the book shows and tells dozens of individual stories of the people who built Brookside, the architecture that defines it, the shops and events that give it life, and the places and moments that have earned it a special place in Kansas City's heart.

Lions Club International's Brookside Chapter Annual Baby Shower to benefit the LIGHT House-Jensen Chiropractic, 616 E. 63rd St. will be collecting diapers, wipes, bottles, clothes, strollers, car seats and other baby related items during the month of November. If you can help with any of these items please feel free to bring them by Jensen Chiropractic or call 816-363-3500.

Holiday Food Drive to Benefit the Salvation Army: House of Heavilin Beauty College, 5720 Troost Ave., is providing $2.00 off any service with the donation of 4 non-perishable food items from November 1 through December 10. All services are performed by supervised students. Call 816-229-9000 for more information.

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It has been a busy time on the campus of UMKC this fall with numerous grand openings and celebrations! Because of all the projects, the Southtown Beautification Committee selected UMKC as the October Sparkle Award recipient, highlighting the Miller Nichols Library expansion, the new Student Union Center, and the Campus Facilities Management Grounds Supervisor Steve Jenks.

Monthly Luncheon
Wednesday, October 20, 11:45am-1pm
Broadway United Methodist Church, 406 W. 74th
Cost - $10/person
Program: Reps from the Economic Development Corp.
Reservations required by Oct. 19.
Call 816-523-5553. Catered by Cosentino's Price Chopper

Dino O'Dell's
Not so scary Halloween Show
Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m.
Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Rd.
Wear a costume. Bring your own blanket to sit on. Bring a snack or picnic. Dino O'Dell is one of KC's most entertaining children's musicians. Free and open to the public.
Visit www.wornallhouse.org for details.

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Bring your home improvement items and furniture donations to the new Habitat ReStore, 303 W. 79th St. (in the old Mar Beck Appliance building) during any of these times: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm.For complete details onwhat items they accept and other drop off locations, see their website at www.restorekc.org or call 816-231-6889. The store is expected to be open for business by the first of November.

KC Habitat ReStore was founded in 2000. Donations of new and used building materials are accepted from individuals, contractors and retailers. They operate on a "Triple Bottom Line" philosophy- People, Planet and Profit. People can purchase building supplies at ReStore. ReStore works to be a good steward of the environment by diverting thousands of tons of useable building materials to the ReStore. And ReStore profits are used for the Habitat for Humanity KC program.

ReStore also is involved with other environmental projects such as: creatingrain gardens; utilizing used motor oil to heat their warehouse; recycling materials, and adding fuel additives in their truck fleet to increase fuel mileage and reduce emissions. ReStore is a collaborative effort that includes local government, private sector, nonprofits, faith-based communities, environmental organizations, and other groups.