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City Council quest request

By GCLP Chairman, Section Events
Posted on Tue Nov 07, 2006 at 09:57:19 PM EST

Now that the election's over...

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Is your child a target of Bullying? Maybe MPACT'S Bully Training can help!

By Admin, Section Events
Posted on Mon Nov 06, 2006 at 09:11:56 AM EST

What: Bully Intervention Strategies for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Hosted by: Southwest Center for Independent Living
Date: Friday, December 8, 2006
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Place: 2864 S. Nettleton Ave., Springfield, MO

For more information or to RSVP, please contact:

Debby Lovall-Stewart
1-800-743-7634

Jessica Heeren
417-866-1188

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MPACT's IDEA Boot Camp Training

By Admin, Section Events
Posted on Mon Nov 06, 2006 at 09:08:59 AM EST

Parents you will NOT want to miss this Training Opportunity!

Learn the Basics:
Special Education Law
Understanding the IEP Process
Dispute Resolution

Date: Friday, December 15, 2006
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expwy., Springfield, MO

To RSVP or for more information, contact:
Debby Lovall-Stewart
1-800-743-7634

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The Urban Neighborhoods Alliance Invites You to a Forum on Jefferson and Campbell Avenues

By Admin, Section Events
Posted on Fri Sep 15, 2006 at 11:48:32 AM EST

Representatives from the City of Springfield's Traffic Engineering Department, will be available to provide updated information on the pros and cons of keeping Jefferson and Campbell one way or converting these avenues to two-way.

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: St. Joseph Elementary School
515 W. Scott School Auditorium

Please contact Bob Horton at the Urban Neighborhoods Alliance (865-4774 or rmhorton@unaonline.org) for additional information.

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Community Health Celebration, 9/16/2006, 3:30 pm

By Admin, Section Events
Posted on Sun Sep 10, 2006 at 08:44:10 AM EST

Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: OTC Campus, Springfield, MO
Street: OTC Campus
Phone: 417-879-8500
Description: Free Family Fun! Prizes, Food, Fun, Grocery Giveaway, Games, Entertainment, Free School Supplies.
Website: www.hihmc.org

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NIXA CONVOY OF HOPE

By Admin, Section Events
Posted on Fri Sep 08, 2006 at 12:19:11 PM EST

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
10 a.m. "first come - first served"
Hwy 160 & Tracker Road
no identification required

Learn More

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Disaster preparedness and response focus of Sept. 11 Neighborhood Roundtable forum

By Admin, Section Events
Posted on Thu Sep 07, 2006 at 11:39:50 AM EST

Neighborhood Roundtable will host a panel discussion Sept. 11 on community-wide disasters. Topics will include how individuals, local governments and emergency organizations can prepare for and respond to catastrophic events such as natural disasters and illness outbreaks.

The event is free and open to the public from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Central Assembly of God Fusion Center, 1421 N. Campbell St., Springfield, Mo. The Fusion Center is located on the northwest corner of Calhoun and Campbell.

Panelists invited to participate in the event include David Hoover, hospital emergency planner, Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management; Cheryl Jackson, assistant director of emergency services, American Red Cross Disaster Team; Ryan Nicholls, director of the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management; and Kendra Williams, administrator of community health and epidemiology, Springfield-Greene County Health Department.

After opening remarks by the panelists, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to further the dialogue.

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From the Mail Bag: Rally to Restore Medicaid Assistance Programs

By Admin, Section Events
Posted on Thu Sep 07, 2006 at 06:30:09 AM EST

Clients of Springfield's and Missouri's Centers for Independent Living will join a rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13 on the south steps of the Capitol in Jefferson City, calling for restoration of Medicaid assistance programs.

For more information, call 417-886-1188.

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