The Vine Gallery in Osage Beach is displaying
the work of Missouri Fiber Artists through May 20.

On Friday, May 18, from 6 - 8 PM,
they are holding a reception open to the public.

The Vine Gallery in open Tuesday - Friday
from 5 - 10 and on Saturdays from 11 am - 10 PM.
It is located at 1375 State Highway KK.
More information available at (573) 302-0066.


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Have you ever wondered how men view birth? The Other Side of the Glass is a film that explores men’s perspective on birth.

This film will be shown on Saturday, May 19
at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri.
Show times are at 4 and 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices and additional information can be obtained by emailing baby keeper at gmail dot com, or by calling 573-424-0997.

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4M Productions LLC and BabyKeeper Productions announce the screening of a portion of
the birth film for and about men,
The Other Side of the Glass,
by local filmmaker, KOPN programmer, and attachment therapist, Janel Mirendah.
Two showings will be on
Saturday, May 19th
in the Bradley Room at Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia at 4 pm and 7:30 pm.

On May 21, the Columbia City Council
will be voting on an ordinance to create a new Enhanced Enterprise Zone board.
If created, this Board will recommend
which areas of Columbia will be declared 'blighted' for the EEZ.
"Citizens Involved and Invested in Columbia" (CIVIC)
will be there to present their concerns about Blighting Columbia for tax breaks.
The public is encouraged to come voice their opinions
to the City Council on Monday, May 21, at 7 PM in Columbia's City Hall.
More information about CIVIC and this meeting at comocivic.org.

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Outstanding volunteers will be honored at the 11th annual Voluntary Action Center’s award ceremony sponsored by Boone County National Bank.

This event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at the University Center in Columbia.

Information about ticket prices and sponsorship opportunities
can be obtained by calling the VAC office at 573-874-2273 or by emailing V A C at V A C M O dot org.

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Voluntary Action Center's
11th Annual "Spring into Action" fundraiser
will be held on Tuesday, May 22, at the University Club.
The dinner will feature an auction as well as honoring deserving award winners.
More information at (573)874-2273.

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Unity of Columbia Solar Gallery
is presenting "Never Too Soon", works by Sam D'Avis,
from May 4 - May 27.
The gallery is at 1600 W. Broadway and is open from 9 am - 1 pm, Sunday through Thursday.

The public is cordially invited to
the artist reception at 7 Pm Friday May 4.
The opening reception will be Sunday, May 6, at 10 am. More information at (573) 447-0414.

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In Jefferson City, East McCarty Street will be closed from blocks 2400 through 2700 from April 3rd through June 1st. Access to local businesses will be available during construction.
Additional info at 573-634-6410

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Starting on April 9th, Valley Creek Lane in Columbia will be closed for about three months to meet the alignment of the new Clark Lane.

Signs will show how to detour around Valley Creek Lane.

While Clark Lane will remain open during construction, non-local traffic is encouraged to find alternate routes to reduce traffic during the construction.

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Each year, the "Lunch in the Park" program from VAC provides about 4,000 nutritious lunches and educational programming to children during the summer.

Volunteers are needed to serve lunch at Douglass Park on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., June 11th to August 10th.

Families, clubs, and anyone 11 and older are welcome to help. Ron Schmidt has more information at 874-2273 ext. 203.

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Nonprofit Missouri will hold a conference on how nonprofits can build and strengthen relationships.

Several issues related to nonprofits will be discussed, including the experience of nonprofits in responding to the 2011 Joplin Tornado.

The conference will take place in Joplin on June 13th and 14th.
Information about conference fees and other general information can be obtained by calling Casey Millburg at 573-635-6044.

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Columbia Water & Light is offering a free shade tree to electric customers.

A well placed shade tree can reduce your cooling costs by up to 30% during the summer. Sign up and a representative will show you the best place to plant your shade tree.

Sign up online at ColumbiaPowerPartners dot com or call 874-7325.

Columbia Second Chance is looking for volunteers
to help with dogs and cats at the Adoption Center, located 12 miles west of Columbia on Hwy 179, Exit 111.
The agency is open Fridays and Sundays from 1 - 5 PM
and Saturdays, 12 - 5.
If you bring the love for animals,
they provide the training.
More info at 445-5598 or
at email columbiasecondchance @ hotmail.com.

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Due to renovations at Memorial Stadium, Columbia’s fireworks display will be held in The District this year.

The fireworks shoot site will be the top of the Cherry Parking Garage located at 6th and Cherry. The main stage will be at Peace Park, and the always fun children’s activities will be held in Flat Branch Park.

More information about Columbia’s fireworks display is available at 573-874-7460,
or at www dot Go Columbia Mo dot com.

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A series of public forums on the needs and challenges of Missouri’s transportation system will be held across the state this spring and summer.

These forums are sponsored by the Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on Missouri Transportation Needs.

Mid-Missouri’s forum will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 9 at the ARC, 1701 West Ash Street, Columbia.

More information can be obtained by calling David Willis at 573-751-1488

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Missouri Cures has announced the 2012 Speaker's Series.
Dr. Russ Swerdlow will share new research strategies will potential in dealing with Alzheimers.
He will appear at the Perlow-Stevens Gallery
at 1025 E. Walnut St.
at 2PM on Sunday, Sept. 9.
More information on the Web at MissouriCures.org.

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The city's Household Hazardous Waste facility is open every year on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, April through November from 8am to noon.

You can responsibly dispose of your unneeded gas, oil, paint, cleaning products, antifreeze, and other unwanted chemicals. Please do not leave hazardous waste for curbside pickup, and never ever put them in storm drains.

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at 1313 Lakeview, one block west of the city power plant, and is for residential use only.

Northern Boone Growers and Crafters announce
the opening of their farmers' market
in Hallsville
on Tuesdays from 4 - 6:30 PM
and on Saturdays from 9 - Noon.
The farmers' Market will be open from May 5 through mid-October
at 13135 Route B.
That's by Hen House Flea Market and Ketchum's General Store.
New vendors are welcome. More information available at (573) 696-0474.


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With the Holidays right around the corner, what better way to celebrate the start of a new year than by opening your home to a high school foreign exchange student? During this upcoming spring semester, your culture and values can be shared with a student from a foreign country by hosting a student or by volunteering with Pacific Intercultural Exchange. More information at (888) PIE-USA1 (888 743-8721)


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The Discovering Choices Al-Anon group now meets each Tuesday at noon in the Ashland Christian Church, at the intersection of highways M and DD. If your life has been affected by someone else's drinking here is where you can find people who understand.

More information with Trudy at 657-7081

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Today, over 85 percent of women around the world are breastfeeding. While breastfeeding is cited as the best way to feed your baby, there are many misconceptions about this special relationship between child and mother. Breastfeeding is a learned skill that both the mother and the baby need to practice many times before both fully know and understand the process. The key to a successful breastfeeding relationship is support and joining a group of like-minded parents is a great way to add to your support network. This message is brought to you by KOPN, Columbia

A support group for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,Fibro-mayalga syndrome and other invisible illnesses, meets twice a month in Columbia.

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month,
the meeting begins at 2:00,
at Services for Independent Living,
1401-Hathman Place.

Every 4th Thursday,
the meeting is at the Daniel Boone Library, beginning at 6:30.

More information at 573-875-5803 or 573-474-7473 (Jill Sheets)
The next Meeting is: July 13 July 28 Aug 10
Aug 25 Sep 14 Sep 22 Oct 12 Oct 27
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Would you like to host a talk show, make a music video, document community events or produce a short film? If so, you can join and volunteer with Columbia Access TV. More information at www.columbiaaccess.tv, e-mail at info@columbiaaccess.tv, and telephone at 573-876-7137

Food Not Bombs prepare food every Monday,starting at 4:30 PM at Cafe Berlin, 220 North 10th Street and a free meal is served at 6:00 PM at the park at 9th and Walnut.

For More information or to volunteer email columiafreeskool@riseup.net or call 573-424-8915

There is a shortage of Foster Parents in the central Missouri region.

The Missouri Alliance for Children and Families is a social service agency that provides free training and licensing to Foster and Adoptive homes.

More information is available from Kathy Bishop at 573-556-8090 or
on their website at m a dash c g dot org.

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The Missouri River Cultural Conservancy, MoRivCC, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to document, record, archive and foster awareness of the unique history and culture of the Central Missouri River Region. The Missouri River Cultural Conservancy, MoRivCC, works within the community to acquire equipment, train operators, record live events, collect donated materials, catalog and archive the video recordings of the artistic and cultural activities that make the region unique. They are always looking for recording opportunities and volunteers. For more information or to get involved, call Mike Cooper at their office 573-657-1019 or on the web at www.morivcc.org

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Consumers may register their residential phone numbers, including wireless numbers, on the national DO-NOT-CALL Registry at no cost.

To register by phone, call 1-888-382-1222, from the phone number you wish to register. Text Telephones for the hearing impaired may register at 1-866-290-4236.

You may also register online at www dot do not call dot gov.

Occupy Como is a local extension of the Occupy
Movement
that functions as a resource for Mid-Missourians who wish to participate.
Occupy Como General Assemblies are at 7 pm on Tuesdays at City Hall.
Strategy Meetings are at 2 PM at the Stephen's Building, 1005 E. Cherry St.
More information on the Web at occupycomo.sylab.info

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Open Door Ministry at Missouri United Methodist Church, 9th and Locust in Columbia,
is a supportive community for LGBTQ persons.
It meets at 7 PM on the third Thursday of each month.

PFLAG is a support and advocacy group for Parents and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgender persons and their families.

The group holds its monthly meeting at the Center Project, 907 East Ash at 7 PM on the first Thursday of every month.

The meetings provide a confidential sharing session and support for the friends and families of those dealing with sexual identity issues.

PFLAG is a support and advocacy group for Parents and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgender persons and their families.

The group holds its monthly meeting at 300 St. James Street, Suite #104 at 7 PM
on the first Thursday of every month.

The meetings provide a confidential sharing session and support for the friends and families of those dealing with sexual identity issues.

More information at www.PFLAG.missouri.org.

Got a story to tell? How about a poem to share? Fact or fiction, original material or credited to others, you are invited to join KOPN and Cafe Berlin in the open mic(mike)Porchlight Storytelling and Poetry sessions.

Normally held twice a month, Porchlight will be held once a month in June, July, and August.

Whether you're a listener or a performer, we invite you to join us at Cafe Berlin, 220 N. 10th Street in Columbia. The next Porchlight session on:

Wednesday, May 23rd at 8:00pm

The difference between a Winter storm watch and warning is something you should know. A Winter storm watch is a significant weather event such as heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, or a combination Yet, not necessarily imminent for a watch area. The Watch provides 12 to 36 hours notice of the possibility of severe winter weather. A Winter storm warning is a significant winter storm or hazardous winter weather occurring, imminent, or likely, and is a threat to life and property. Weather can change very quickly. At home have a severe weather plan in place. This message is brought to you by KOPN Columbia

Transmission Meditation
is a specialized group meditation that is open to all.
This meditation offers itself as a conduit for spiritual energies.

No previous experience is required.
Transmission is conducted locally twice a week
on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 pm
by Mid-Missourian Transmission Meditation Group
in the Unity of Columbia building
located at 1600 West Broadway.

More information from Randy at 573-864-5976.

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As you take out your trash this week, imagine for a moment that you are a youth in the foster care system and the trash bag in your hands contains all of your worldly possessions. There you stand with your trash bag, as if being a youth in foster care isn't enough?

Please donate new or gently used suitcases, overnight bags and/or duffels for our kids in the foster care system

More information e-mail Lisa Wegman at lwegman@ma-cf.org or go to www.ma-cf.orgfor more information.

Voluntary Action Center is always in need of the following items to serve its clients better:

*Monetary Donations *non-perishable food *diapers *toilet paper *hygiene products
*cleaning and laundry products



VAC can be reached at 403A Vandiver Dr. in Columbia, (573) 874-2273.

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Individuals, families and groups who seek volunteer opportunities
can find help on the Web at vacmo.org
where 'Volunteers Find Your Opportunity" has everything you need to get started.
VAC has developed the "Helping Hand Catalog" as well,
which lists more than 200 volunteer opportunities. One or more copies at no cost are available
from the VAC office at 874-2273.

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