Maureen Lunn is the Tulips on Troost's (TOT) newest member, serving as an Americorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America). She came to TOT, thanks to her interest in local non-profit work and experiences living and working in areas surrounding Troost Avenue. Prior to becoming a VISTA, she completed a master's degree in African Studies at the University of Kansas and has served as director of student ministries at Jacob's Well Church in midtown, and at YouthFront in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

Applications are being accepted through November 13, 2009. The proposal is for a consultant(s) to assist in the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive image and marketing program for the community. Contact Ravin@waldokc.org or call 816-523-5553 for info or to receive an application.

The following people were elected to Southtown. They will be serving a term of two years:

Clark Beckley, Cleveland Chiropractic College
Ron Benefiel-, Nazarene Theological Seminary

Jennifer Boe, Kansas City artist and curator, will present an allegorical solo exhibition on food - specifically meat and potatoes - in a cultural, political and economic context. How to Cook a Wolf opens with an artist's talk at 6:30pm, Friday, Oct. 16 at the Greenlease Gallery, located between Van Ackeren and Sedgwick halls on the Rockhurst University campus, 54th St. and Troost Ave. The exhibition continues through Dec. 12. The gallery is open to the public from noon to 5pm. Thursday-Saturday.

You can do it! Your business can prosper in 2009. The Kansas City SCORE office can help by matching you with the right mentor! They have low-cost workshops and free mentoring. Just call 816-235-6675 for an appointment or visit www.scorekc.org. The SCORE Business Resource Center is located at 4747 Troost Ave., Ste. 128, KCMO 64110

SCORE offers access to free mentoring, online business workshops, and templates fro your business, and tips to finding the right business mentor. Surround yourself with positive people, ideas, and tools!

As the Kansas City Zoo continues its ZOOtennial anniversary celebration, Kansas City, Mo. residents are invited to explore their city’s award-winning Zoo with complimentary admission during October and November, 2009.

Kansas City, Mo. residents get free admission by visiting the Zoo during regular business hours in October and November. With only a photo identification and proof of residency, which can be established with a utility or other bill depicting a KCMO address, guests will get to experience the 202 acres nestled inside valleys and rolling hills.