Skills & Studies

Sign-Up Forms - Page 47 www.umkc.edu/commu winter ‘08 17 #2007 A Investing 101 Investing 101 is designed to provide participants with a greater understanding of financial and Investment topics. It contains three core sessions: 1) Skills & Studies Starting your Investing Journey; 2) Moving Down the Road to Your Financial Goals; 3) Arriving at Re- tirement. Ron is a a financial advisor with Edward Money Jones Investments. Bring $6 to class for materials. CONVENER: Ron Yount (816-858-3828 ) E-mail: ron.yount@ edwardjones.com; Web site: www.edwardjones.com #2001 A #2004 A CLASS FEE: $15 Success With Mutual Funds Building Your Financial Portfolio Sec. A: 3 sessions; Thursdays, beginning February 14; 6:30 PM Mutual funds offer the opportunity to participate on $25 a Month (or less) - 8:30 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 302, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC in the stock market while reducing the risk of Campus, KCMO, Rockhill Rd. south of 51st UMKC Campus; Join Bobbie and Eric Christensen for a seminar LIMIT: 35 individual investments. They provide stock market that will show you, in easy-to-understand language, diversity without requiring a lot of cash. Learn how how to find investments. Learn to invest in things to successfully use mutual funds to accumulate so safe that they are recession proof, growing 50% #2008 A wealth for your retirement, educational goals or any to 100%+ in value every year and free of broker Retirement Reality Check other financial strategies you may have. John is a fees or expenses. The Christensen’s are investors The Retirement Reality Check is geared toward local provider, has 14 years of experience helping just like you who have used this method for safe individuals who are 5 to 15 years from retirement. people reach their financial goals and is endorsed investing for over 20 years. They will explain what You will be presented with key questions to answer by the Dave Ramsey Show. An optional book fee your broker will never tell you. “Simply the best that will prepare you for retirement. You will learn ($5.00) will be payable to the instructor. investment book yet! Extremely practical” Optional the logic needed to prepare your target retirement CONVENER: John Ehler book available for $15. savings number, the importance of asset alloca- CLASS FEE: $9 CONVENER: Bobbie & Eric Christensen (916-422-8435) tion and key choices and decisions in retirement Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 6; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; E-mail: [email protected] planning. Ron is a a financial advisor with Edward University Center, Rm. 147, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, CLASS FEE: $9 Jones Investments. KCMO; LIMIT: 25 Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 17; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Haag CONVENER: Ron Yount (816-858-3828 ) E-mail: ron.yount@ Hall, Rm. 306, 52nd & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO; edwardjones.com; Web site: www.edwardjones.com LIMIT: 35 #2002 A CLASS FEE: $9 How to Raise a Money-Smart Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 7; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Child #2005 A Plaza Library, Large Room, 48th & Main, KCMO; LIMIT: 35 This class is designed for parents and grandparents Retirement Check List with children and grandchildren ages 4 - 15. It will This class is designed for those that are 5 - 10 years #2009 A educate parents and grandparents on the following away from retirement and will answer the ques- Cinderella, Don’t Get Burned topics: 1) The lessons we teach our children about tions: Where am I today? Where would I like to be? Tending the Home Fire or Can I get there? How can I stay on track? This class money. 2) The need for children to be able to make Fireproof your Financial Future sound financial decisions. 3) The result of not teach- is for anyone who is preparing to retire. Come learn ing your children about money. 4) The basic build- the steps your financial advisor should be taking to Contemplating divorce but not sure what it would ing blocks you need to teach your children about get you where you want to be. Aaron is a Financial look like financially? Learn what you need to money. Aaron has been a Financial Advisor with Advisor for Edward Jones and holds a series 7, know before you make the leap. If marital assets Edward Jones for three years. His qualifications series 66, Life and Health Insurance Licenses. He are involved, whether your marriage is long-term include Series 7, 63 and Life and Health Insurance has been helping the Kansas City Community for or short-term, you will benefit by attending this almost three years with their finances. workshop. Ms. Lockhart, a Certified Financial CONVENER: Aaron Timmons (816-943-8302 ) Planner, Professional™, Certified Divorce Financial E-mail: [email protected] CONVENER: Aaron Timmons (816-943-8302 ) Web site: www.edwardjones.comaarontimmons E-mail: [email protected] Analyst™ with 26+ years experience as a financial CLASS FEE: $9 Web site: www.edwardjones.comaarontimmons advisor, is owner of FAIR Financial Group, LLC, Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 6; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; CLASS FEE: $9 and creator of Divorce Sense (sm) “pre-divorce University Center, Chancellor’s Dining Rm., 50th & Rockhill Rd., Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 22; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; financial planning for post-divorce living.” UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20 University Center, Alumni Rm., 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC CONVENER: Sharon Lockhart CFP™ CDFA Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 30 CLASS FEE: $9 #2003 A Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 28; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 4200 Somerset Suite 120, Prairie Village, KS; LIMIT: 8 Debt Free & Financially #2006 A Independent Pre-Retirement Bootcamp #2010 A If you’re like most people, you’re in the dark about Thirty-one percent of Americans would your finances. Learn the fundamental concepts of rather scrub a toilet than plan for their retirement. A Man is Not a Financial Plan how money works so you can make better financial Are you 3 years from retirement (or less!) and Are you one man away from financial disaster? decisions. Set up a plan to reach your financial wondering what to do? Have you saved enough Have you confused marriage with retirement plan- goals to become debt free, protect your family and money to retire? Do you know exactly where your ning? Do you know how much income you will build wealth for educational or retirement goals. income will come from for the rest of your life? Do have in retirement or how much you will need? John is a local provider, has 14 years of experience you worry about running out of money in retire- Today, 50% of marriages end in divorce and the helping people reach their financial goals and is en- ment? Are you prepared to be retired for 20 to 30 or average age of widowhood is 56. Whether married, dorsed by the Dave Ramsey Show. An optional book even 40 years? Come learn the essentials to create a single, divorced or widowed this course is for you. fee ($5.00) will be payable to the instructor. long-tem plan for your retirement. Estate Planning Ms. Lockhart is a Certified Financial Planner Pro- will be covered. CONVENER: John Ehler fessional with 26+ years of experience as a financial advisor and is the owner of a Raymond James CLASS FEE: $9 CONVENER: Rob O’Blennis (913-498-8898 ) E-mail: rob@plan- Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, February 7; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; ningretirements.com; Web site: www.planningretirements.com Financial Services office in Prairie Village. University Center, Rm. 117, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, CLASS FEE: $16 CONVENER: Sharon Lockhart CFP™ CDFA KCMO; LIMIT: 25 Sec. A: 4 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning March 19; 7:00 PM CLASS FEE: $9 - 9:00 PM; Spencer Chemistry Bldg. Rm. 212, 5009 Rockhill Rd., Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 17; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 4200 UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 35 Somerset Suite 120, Prairie Village, KS; LIMIT: 8 18 Winter ‘08 Free For umkc students register By Phone! 816-235-1448 #2011 A or B #2015 A #2102 A Your Money, Your Life Crouching Taxes, Hidden Profits Entrepreneurship 101 Start the year off right! If you’re feeling over- Self-employed persons, small business own- So you want to get out of the rat race? Be your own whelmed by life issues and financial concerns, let ers, home-based business operators, prospective boss? Have control over your level of income and us help. Come and learn about money basics and business owners, and wage earners that also file a schedule? How do you do it? Katie is a local small how they relate to life basics. We’ll give you some Schedule C will learn over 100 tax saving areas of business owner who can assist you in identifying tips to handle challenges and explain ways to sim- the tax code and their implementation. Audit-proof what kind of business may be right for you, how to plify both areas. Feel free to submit specific ques- your records and calculate your tax savings during get it going and how to fund and market your busi- tions you’d like to discuss to [email protected] this workshop. Please bring $64 to class. The mate- ness for long term success. before the session. Betty has extensive knowledge rial fee includes the text written by a former IRS CONVENER: Katie Nielsen; E-mail: [email protected] of financial products and procedures and problem Senior Trial Attorney. Bring pencil, calculator and CLASS FEE: $9 resolution. Norma has served as a corporate coach note pad. Class may be tax deductible! Jeff Meyer Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 20; 7:00 PM - 8:30 before starting her private practice in career and life also facilitates the popular “Debt Free Living” PM; University Center, Rm. 147, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC coaching over 10 years ago. class. Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 30 CONVENER: Norma Boyer & Betty Crumpton CONVENER: Jeff Meyer (308-381-6691) (816-820-9546 for Norma or 816-531-0839 for Betty) CLASS FEE: $9 #2103 A E-mails: [email protected]; [email protected] Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, March 24; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Business Insurance 101 CLASS FEE: $9 Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 262, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, February 19; 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM; KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill Rd.; LIMIT: 15 This course will discuss several general coverages Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, February 20; 4:00 PM - 5:30PM; needed by most small-medium sized businesses MEETS: Plaza Library, Small Room, 48th & Main, KCMO; as well as ancillary policies that can be added to LIMIT: 15 fill in coverage gaps. Class will also delve into being proactive versus reactive in managing your Online Catalog! business risk and finally touch on programs that #2012 A www.umkc.edu/commu can be implemented in your workplace to lower Paying For College Without Going your overall premiums. Convener is an independent Broke! commercial insurance agent specializing in risk Attention: Parents of high school juniors/seniors! management. Past business experience has also Do you have a plan to pay for the high cost of included finance, operations management, market- college? We will discuss many college funding #2016 A ing, and sales with companies ranging in size from options. We will also discuss what forms you need Money For Life Fortune 100 to start ups. to file to be eligible for all types of financial aid Whether you earn $15,000 or $350,000 a year, CONVENER: Gregg Waris (913-341-1900 x226) E-mail: such as: scholarships, grants and low interest loans. gain COMPLETE CONTROL of your income and [email protected]; Web site: www.oliver-insurance.com Please bring $5 for class materials. Joe is a CPA, spending. Learn how to live on less than you make CLASS FEE: $9 and has advised families for the past 9 years. and recover at least 10% of your income. To de- Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 16; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; CONVENER: Joe Martin (913-579-8060) velop a spending plan, bring a list of your monthly University Center, Rm. 147, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, CLASS FEE: $9 living expenses, debt balances and payments, your KCMO; LIMIT: 25 Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, January 24; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; last 2 pay stubs, a pencil and a calculator. Bring a Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 262, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, required material fee of $74 to class that covers a #2104 A KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill Rd.; LIMIT: 15 textbook and workbook. The first “Debt Free Liv- Overcoming Your Fear of Public ing” class is recommended, but not required. Speaking #2013 A CONVENER: Jeff Meyer (308-381-6691) Feel better and more accepting of yourself as you Hands-On Real Estate CLASS FEE: $9 realize that there are many people who share your Investing Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, March 26; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; public speaking phobia. Within this safe, supportive Swinney Recreation Center, Rm. 233, 50th & Rockhill Rd., non-judgmental group, we will learn a new para- An investor’s workshop for people who want to find UMKC Campus, KCMO, (park in University Center parking lot and project the profitability of rental properties. at 50th & Rockhill Rd. and walk up stairs between the U-Center digm for public speaking that will enable a positive We’ll discuss the four benefits of owning invest- and the Fine Arts Bldg.; LIMIT: 20 public speaking experience at our second meeting. ment property and how to determine profitability. We will even discuss medications that you can ask Chris is a real estate agent who specializes in your doctor about to significantly reduce even the working with real estate investors. Please bring $5 Business & most severe public speaking phobia. Come join for materials. us and rid yourself of this anxiety that negatively impacts your career and life enjoyment. CONVENER: Chris Lengquist CLASS FEE: $9 Communications CONVENER: Clark Ward (816-210-8857) Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 1; 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM; E-mail: [email protected] Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 261, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, #2101 A CLASS FEE: $14 KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill; LIMIT: 25 Sec. A: 2 sessions; Wednesdays, beginning February 6; 6:15 Successful Small Business PM - 8:45 PM; Central Library, Rm. 312, 14 West 10th Street Planning (corner of Baltimore and 10th), KCMO; LIMIT: 12 #2014 A Have an idea and want to test its feasibility? What Debt Free Living!! are the 3 primary functions of a business plan? #2105 A or B Get completely out of debt in 5-7 years! Sound Want your small biz to run smoother than last year? Small Business Accounting impossible? Learn how to turn your debt into Attend this workshop! From the conception through Tricks! wealth. Learn how to live without credit cards and startup and financing, this class offers ideas, strate- Do you keep your business receipts in a shoebox? handle emergencies. Bring a list of all debts, bal- gies, guidance, and resources. David has nearly 20 You are not alone! Take this seminar and learn ances, monthly payments, a calculator and a pencil. years of business leadership and entrepreneurial accounting tricks that will simplify your year end A required material/textbook fee of $64 (plus an experience. His company, Harris Consulting Group, accounting. Joe is a Certified Public Accountant extra $10 for couples) is payable to the instructor in is a small business development firm. (CPA) and has advised small business owners for class. This is an educational class, no insurance or CONVENER: David Harris (816-529-6192 ) the last 10 years. mortgage schemes are offered. E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.harriscg.com CONVENER: Joe Martin (913-579-8060) CONVENER: Jeff Meyer (308-381-6691) CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 1; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; CLASS FEE: $9 CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, January 22; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, March 17; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 262, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill Rd.; LIMIT: 12 Sec. B: 1 session; Tuesday, April 22; 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; University Center, Rm. 147, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, MEETS: University Center, Rm. 146, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC KCMO; LIMIT: 20 Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 15 Sign-Up Forms - Page 47 www.umkc.edu/commu winter ‘08 19 #2106 A Introduction to Project “Home is where you hang your childhood.” Management Project management is the application of knowl- ~Tennessee Williams edge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. This class suits #2203 A #2206 A those who are new to project management. Class Home Buying 101 Greening That Tired Old includes understanding project management(what Learn the chronological home buying process from House is a project, the phases of a project), the role of pre-qualifying for a loan, dealing with sellers/re- Come see a vintage residence that has gone “green” a project manager, scoping the project, planning altors, all the way to what to expect at closing. and get some great ideas for making your own and organizing skills, project control, identifying Course also covers benefits (tax, value apprecia- house enviromentally efficient! This class is taught risk factors and developing contingency plans, and tion, etc.), how owning a home helps create wealth, by Paul Helmer of Touch of Distinction “Colors project closure and evaluation. Avneet Mathur is credit standards, loan programs (including the and Design.” Paul recently has become an advocate a Certified Project Management Professional and affordable “first time buyers” bond loans) purchase of “green” architecture. He will overview the exte- holds an MBA in General Business Administration. offers, contingencies, mechanical inspections, rior and interior colors, design and green issues of Please bring $2 to class for handouts. home warranties, title insurance, and appraisals. Ed this Crestwood home. Helmer is a former architect CONVENER: Avneet Mathur; E-mail: [email protected] holds a real estate brokers license and has taught with the Kansas City Landmarks Commission and CLASS FEE: $9 real estate financing classes accredited by both the has done extensive color stylizations for over 1,700 Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 23; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Missouri and Kansas Real Estate Commissions. Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 261, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, residences, commercial properties and churches. KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill; LIMIT: 20 CONVENER: Edwin Casey (816-741-8487) Bring $9.00 to class for material fee. CLASS FEE: $14 CONVENER: Paul Helmer (816-931-9145) Sec. A: 2 sessions; Wednesday & Thursday, April 16 & 17; 7:00 CLASS FEE: $9 #2107 A, B, C or D PM - 9:30 PM; Spencer Chemistry Bldg. Rm. 212, 5009 Rockhill Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 23; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Selling on EBay Intro Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20 Helmer 3, 5511 Crestwood Dr, KCMO 64110; LIMIT: 15 Got stuff? Have something to sell? (Collections, store merchandise, crafts, antiques, overstock, junk). EBay IS the place! Intro will get you ready #2204 A or B #2207 A to sell (pricing, shipping, listing, etc.) Some Inter- Intro to Growing Herbs Indoors & net and e-mail experience recommended. Feng Shui: Outdoors CONVENER: Robert Franke R. (816-942-9041) A Blueprint Learn how to prepare your herb garden indoors E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: kkannon.com for Your and outdoors for the growing season including CLASS FEE: $9 + $3 material fee = $12 cultivation, maintenance, pruning, harvesting, and Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 2; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Destiny soil preparation. This program is suitable for those Sec. B: 1 session; Thursday, February 28; 7:00 PM - 10:00PM; In this introduc- who are starting their first herb garden. Find out Sec. C: 1 session; Saturday, March 29; 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM; tory class you will when to plant, prune and fertilize your herb garden. Sec. D: 1 session; Thursday, April 24; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; learn the basic principles of Feng Shui and how MEETS: Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 262, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Learn how to grow herbs for culinary, fragrance Campus, KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill Rd.; LIMIT: 20 they translate into your entire life. Use the Bagua, a and garden design. Our handout includes a month- feng shui map, to locate the energy centers in your by-month herb garden care guide. Bring your herb home/office so that you can properly energize each gardening questions and challenges and material Domestic Stuff one to enhance your health, relationships, career, fee of $20.00 to the session. You may also call the family, creativity, and your circle of influence. convener to pay the material fee via credit card. #2201 A Feng Shui tips and shortcuts create immediate and CONVENER: Kimsé Fard (913-371-4251 home) Basic Bicycle Maintenance transformative changes in your home life. Brad and E-mail: [email protected] Want to learn basic bicycle terminology, repairs Diane have a combined total of more than 22 years CLASS FEE: $9 and safety techniques? Join this class! We’ll learn in teaching and practicing various energy modali- Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 1; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; The how to change a flat, adjust brakes and gears and ties. Please bring $2 for materials to class. Natural Path, 641 Freeman Court, KCK, I-70 to 7th St. Trfy North identify all bicycle parts through demonstration. CONVENER: Diane & Brad Masters (816-373-8393 ) E-mail: 7th St. Trfy North to Freeman Ct. Turn Right onto Freeman Ct. [email protected]; Web site: www.mastersinstitute.org (this is 4 blocks past Washington St.) We are at 641 Freeman Ct. Bring your questions! Bob has been “doing this (the 2nd Townhome on the right side with the trees and plants); bike madness” for 15 years. CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Monday, February 11; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; LIMIT: 15 CONVENER: Bob Albright (816-931-4653) University Center, Rm. 146, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, CLASS FEE: $9 KCMO; LIMIT: 18 #2208 A Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 13; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Sec. B: 1 session; Monday, April 28; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Univer- Midwest Cyclery, 3957 Broadway, KCMO; LIMIT: 12 sity Center, Alumni Rm., 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, Is Your Home a Living KCMO; LIMIT: 18 Home? #2202 A Our environments express who we are in the world, Home Selling 101 #2205 A communicate our values, beliefs and dictate how we Learn how to successfully market your home your- Planning a Wedding and Keeping live. Bringing wellness to the environment brings peace of mind and enables us to prevent a majority self. This course will guide you through the complete Your Sanity chronological home selling process, from pricing to of health issues. In this session we will review the closing, including who is going to help you with the Congratulations on your engagement! Now, it’s elements of a living home, discuss and experience paperwork. We will address: marketing, title work, time to plan one of the biggest days of your life their importance, where to get them, and how to disclosures, contracts, contingencies, inspection, without turning into a “Bridezilla.” Let Layna help incorporate them into your home. Session includes warranties, appraisals, as well as who is likely to you organize your wedding plans, recommend local handouts, product brochures, coupons, and the buy your home and how to deal with buyers and/or vendors and help you with money saving tips. Plan- booklet “Getting Started” which contains information agents. Please bring $25 to class for materials. Ed ning a wedding should be fun, not stressful! Please that will guide in creating your own living wellness has been instructing Home Buyers Classes as a com- bring a 3 ring binder with at least 10 dividers to put home. Bring material fee of $10.00 to the session or munity service in the metropolitan area since 1989. together your “Wedding Organizer.” call the convener to pay material fee via credit card. CONVENER: Layna Dugan E-mail: [email protected] CONVENER: Edwin Casey (816-741-8487) CONVENER: Kimsé Fard (913-371-4251 home) CLASS FEE: $9 CLASS FEE: $9 E-mail: [email protected] Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, February 23; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, April 9; 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM; CLASS FEE: $9 Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 261, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 261, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 15; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; The KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill; LIMIT: 25 KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill; LIMIT: 27 Natural Path, 641 Freeman Court, KCK, (see class #2207 for directions; LIMIT: 15 20 Winter ‘08 Free For umkc students register By Phone! 816-235-1448 #2209 A Backyard Composting “My theory on housework is, if the item Turn your garbage into gold! Compost- ing is good for your yard and garden, beneficial to the environment, easy to do and fun! Compost can doesn’t multiply, smell, catch on fire or block retain 100% of its weight in water and is an important component of gardening in a drought. Consider composting as a healthier alternative to purchased the refrigerator door, let it be”. soil amendments. The session includes written directions, recipes, plants, and a compost bin. This is a great way to get a head start on your garden. ~Erma Bombeck Bring material fee of $25.00 to the session or call the convener to pay material fee via credit card #2212 A or B #2215 A or B CONVENER: Kimsé Fard (913-371-4251 home) E-mail: [email protected] Stage to Sell Your Home Exploring Kansas City’s CLASS FEE: $9 This class will teach both interior and exterior Downtown Loft and Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 29; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; The staging, which will protect the equity in your real Condo Neighborhoods Natural Path, 641 Freeman Court, KCK, I-70 to 7th St. Trfy North estate. This class will also incorporate photos of There is a new vitality running through downtown 7th St. Trfy North to Freeman Ct. Turn Right onto Freeman Ct. properties throughout the Kansas City area, will Kansas City as urban neighborhoods come alive (this is 4 blocks past Washington St.) We are at 641 Freeman Ct. show specific properties before and after staging (the 2nd Townhome on the right side with the trees and plants); and blossom. Learn about the unique characteris- LIMIT: 15 and explain why you want to stage your home tics of urban communities like the River Market, before you sell. There are two things that sell Crossroads and the Central Business District on property 1) Price, and 2) Staging. Rod has been a Saturday and tour some of the loft and condo #2210 A full-time real estate agent in Kansas City for the developments particular to these neighborhoods on Natural Cleaning Products past 10 years. Sunday. The convener is a long-time loft dweller, This session will make you want to go home and CONVENER: H. Rod Ruch (816-699-1467) Feng Shui practitioner and realtor for the Urban clean! The products you will learn to make and the E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.fluffnbuff.com Living Center. samples you will take home will leave you excited CLASS FEE: $9 CONVENER: Antonia Marie (913-209-3939) about cleaning. Not only can you clean your home Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, March 5; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; CLASS FEE: $9 safely and effectively with the homemade recipes Sec. B: 1 session; Wednesday, April 9; 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 8; 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM & MEETS: University Center, Rm. 147, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Sunday, March 9; 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM; provided, you’ll save a ton of money and be doing Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20 the earth a favor. You will make five different clean- Sec. B: 1 session; Saturday, April 12; 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM; & ing products: a room mist, germ fighting citrus Sunday, April 13; 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM countertop cleaners, a natural carpet freshener, and #2213 A MEETS: Convener will call those who register with the location and directions.; LIMIT: 25 herbal sachets. Each student will also take home Tuck Pointing a complete set of formula cards and informational Does your foundation have cracks, crumbling handouts. Bring material fee of $20.00 to the ses- mortar or other kinds of disrepair? Learn how to sion or call the convener to pay material fee via prepare and repair those spots so it will last. Bring Teach credit card. work gloves if you’d like or simply come and ob- a Communiversity Class CONVENER: Kimsé Fard (913-371-4251 home) serve as we repair a portion of a stone foundation. E-mail: [email protected] $3 for handouts detailing process, tools, materials Share What You Know CLASS FEE: $9 and where to buy them. Don’t forget to wear your Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 5; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; The sunscreen! If the weather is foreboding, we will With Others Natural Path, 641 Freeman Court, KCK, I-70 to 7th St. Trfy North repair an interior section of the basement. Zoe is 7th St. Trfy North to Freeman Ct. Turn Right onto Freeman Ct. Call 816-235-1448 for information (this is 4 blocks past Washington St.) We are at 641 Freeman Ct. an artist at large whose favorite mediums include (the 2nd Townhome on the right side with the trees and plants); cooking, gardening/landscaping and stone masonry. www.umkc.edu/commu LIMIT: 15 CONVENER: Zoe & Zacchary Lagrece (913-722-2628) E-mail: [email protected] CLASS FEE: $9 #2216 A #2211 A Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 8; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 1029 Home Inspection: Benefits and Let’s Get Organized S. 47th Terr., KCKS, From I-635, exit on Metropolitan, go west on Employment Overwhelmed by clutter? Come and meet a profes- Metropolitan, right at Leo Alvie Park (approx. 49th St.), turns into 47th Terr.; LIMIT: 20 This course is designed for the buyer, seller, sional organizer who will give you tips on where to investor, real estate agent, and job seeker. A home start, how to sort and categorize your possessions inspection can help you avoid a $10,000 mistake. and prepare you to tackle the most intimidating #2214 A Becoming a home inspector provides a person with clutter in your life. Several organizational tools Rock Veneer a unique and rewarding career. Topics include the will be introduced and each participant will receive So the foundation of your home is stone, but an at-risk foundation, collapsing roofs, problem drain- a Personal Organizational Self-Assessment form add on is concrete block (ugh!). Let’s veneer that age, defective mechanical components, and more. to help prioritize his/her organizational needs. dissimilar ugh-mo into an attractive asset. You’ll Jim has developed and managed residential rental Stop feeling owned by your possessions and get learn what materials to consider and how to make properties for 8 years. He is a skilled construction organized today! Christine owns a professional your work endure the test of time. Please bring $3 crafts person and has been educated in the area of organizing service in the Kansas City area. Please for handout, (detailing process, materials and where home inspection. bring $2.00 to class for materials to shop for them). Zoe is an artist at large whose CONVENER: Jim McGuire (816-277-5833) CONVENER: Christine Shuck (816-331-5502 ) favorite mediums include cooking, gardening/land- E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] scaping and stone masonry. CLASS FEE: $9 Web site: www.25thHourOrganizing.com Sec. A: 1 session; Thursday, April 10; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; CLASS FEE: $9 CONVENER: Zoe Lagrece (913-722-2628) Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 262, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 12; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; E-mail: [email protected] KCMO; LIMIT: 30 Plaza Library, Large Room, 48th & Main, KCMO; LIMIT: 25 CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 15; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 1029 S. 47th Terr., KCKS, From I-635, exit on Metropolitan, go west on Metropolitan, right at Leo Alvie Park (approx. 49th St.), turns into 47th Terr.; LIMIT: 20 Sign-Up Forms - Page 47 www.umkc.edu/commu winter ‘08 21 Westport Roanoke Community Center Contact: Center Hours: www.kcmo.org/parks Monday - Friday 9AM - 9 PM Phone: 816-784-5200 Saturday 9-Am - 5 PM 3601 Roanoke Rd., KCMO 64111

JUST FOR KIDS Adult Activities Midtown Play Place: Camp and Survival Skills Mon, Wed & Fri Thurs 5:15 - 6:15 pm 10:00 am - Noon Age: infant - 5 Fee: $30 per person 8 weeks Fee: $1per child The Art of Art Youth Sports: Wed 5:00 - 6:30 pm Tues: 4:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 6 - 12 Fee: $45 - person, $10 - materials Fee: $12 per child (6 weeks) Leisure Education Youth Fitness: Tues & Thurs 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fri 12:30pm - 1:30pm Ages: 6 - 18 Free Fee: $36 per child (8 weeks) Adult Pottery Youth Pottery: Wed 3:30pm-5 pm Monday &Thursday 6:30-8:30pm Fee: $50 8 weeks Tuesday or Saturday 10:00am - Noon Fee: $74, plus clay 8 weeks Art for Everyday Living: Tues 1:00 pm - 2:30pm, Clay Therapy Wed 2:00 pm - 3:00pm, or Wednesdays 6:30pm– 8:30pm Fri 3:30 pm - 5:00pm Fee: $74, plus clay 8 weeks

Home School Pro- SENIORS: grams Golden Age Club Tues, 10:00am - 12:30pm Senior Yoga Tues , Noon - 2:00pm Home School Tennis Senior Cards Club Tues, Noon - 2:00pm Thursday—Advanced -Noon - 1:00 p.m. Beginners 1:15-2:15 Cost: $25 (6 weeks) Dodgeball League Tuedsday January 8, 2008 Time: 7pm—9 pm Fee: $36 per person or $125 a team Reasonable accommodations can be made for people with 8 weeks disabilities needing assistance to participate in recrea- tional activities. Please contact the center for more infor- Meeting rooms and gym mation. available for rental. Please call for availability and pricing. 22 Winter ‘08 Free For umkc students register By Phone! 816-235-1448 #2218 A House Reduction 101 Save Time! Your house is too big, you have too much stuff, and Fill Out Your you don’t enjoy coming home because it looks like a warehouse. Bring a picture of your worst room Registration Form and we’ll give you specific homework to make On-Line it livable versus bearable and share with you the financial, emotional, spiritual benefits of scaling www.umkc.edu/commu down from the perspective of a home organizer and real estate consultant who specializes in helping people downsize. Bring $10 if you would like to purchase Rightsize Your Life, by CJ Ware. CONVENER: Brenda Clevenger E-mail: brenda@SeeJane- Downsize.com; Web site: www.SeeJaneDownsize.com CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 26; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 510 Delaware, #209, (river market area) KCMO; LIMIT: 20

Language A Downtown Tradition of Excellence For Over 60 Years #2301 A Ricki Goodden (Graduate Gemologist) • Art Gallery Arabic 101 Master IJO Jeweler Are you curious about the Arabic language? This • Antique class will provide a beginning introduction to Ara- Restoration bic. After four weeks you will know the alphabet, oodden Your • Appraisals some simple phrases and how to write your name in Arabic. Elsafi is a native Arabic speaker, grew up Downtown • Custom in Sudan and received a Ph.D. in Arabic Language Jewellers Design and Linguistics from Al Neelain University in Jewelers • Diamonds & Khartoum. Gemstones CONVENER: Elsafi Ahmed E-mail: [email protected] 816-421-0281 CLASS FEE: $16 + $7 material fee = $23 1004 Baltimore Ave., Ste. 101 - K.C., MO (13, E4) • Minerals & Sec. A: 4 sessions; Tuesdays, beginning March 4; 7:00 PM Fossils - 9:00 PM; Royall Hall, Rm. 214, 52nd St. Between Rockhill and Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 15 •Watch Repair www.gooddenjewellers.com #2302 A Hebrew Language: Background and Basics See how the Hebrew Language has been formed from Bible times to today. We will learn the Hebrew alphabet and explore some of the letter meanings. Great for students interested in reading the Bible in Hebrew or those seeking knowledge of Middle Eastern linguistics. Bring $1 to class for materials. CONVENER: Katie Cromwell E-mail: [email protected] CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Wednesday, February 6; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; University Center, Rm. 147, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 20 People’s Law #2401 A Victim-Offender Healing Can the victim of a crime and the perpetrator find healing through restorative justice? We’ll explore, in a neutral manner, how some of the harm can be undone in mediation sessions. We’ll talk about the power of an apology and search the pathway to forgiveness. Led by a Kansas State Supreme Court approved mediator/trainer. Peg is the author of Mediation Survivor’s Handbook, is a member of Heartland Mediators Association and the Associa- tion of Missouri Mediators. CONVENER: Peg Nichols E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mediationsurviorshandbook.com CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, April 22; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Plaza Library, Large Room, 48th & Main, KCMO; LIMIT: 15 30th Anniversary 2007: Mid Coast Radio Project Fall 1977- Fall 2007

20th Anniversary 2008: KKFI 90.1FM KKFI KANSAS CITY February 28, 1988-February 28, 2008 COMUNIDAD Did you know… RADIO The Dream of a KC Community Radio Station COMMUNITY Began as a Communiversity Class in the Fall of 1977?

90.1 FM KKFI PARTIAL On February 28, 1988, PROGRAM SCHEDULE ELEVEN years after that first Communiversity Class, Mid Coast Radio Project realized its dream: MUSIC Community Radio KKFI 90.1FM was on the air! BLUES Mon.-Thurs: 3pm-6pm Friday: 3pm – 5pm The Dream continues! Saturday: 8am-11am JAZZ KKFI has embarked on an Mon-Thurs: Noon-3pm Friday: 1pm-3pm ambitious effort HISPANIC to improve its signal and Mon-Thurs: 7pm-10pm REGGAE expand its reach Saturday: 7pm-9pm by replacing its aging Sunday: 8pm-10pm FOLK, TRADITIONAL equipment! Sunday: 9am-1pm Dog House Daddies HIP HOP Friday: Midnight – 4am COMING IN FEBRUARY: Saturday: 9pm-11pm Are You Planning a Birthday, PLUS Rockabilly, Electronic, Anniversary, Block, or Just-For- Women’s, World Music..MORE The-Heck-Of-It Party? PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEMOCRACY NOW Liven it up with LIVE Mon-Friday: 8am-9am MUSIC COUNTERSPIN/KC MEDIA WATCHDOG from KKFI’s Band Auction Mon: 9am-10am RADIO NATION Over 80 Bands Participating, Thurs: 9am-10am including Blues, Rock, HEARTLAND LABOR FORUMN Bluegrass, Jazz, and MORE… Thurs: 6pm-7pm PLUS Euroquest, Making Contact, Arts Magazine…MORE Watch our website for details: WWW.KKFI.ORG DC Bellamy Complete Schedule at Subscribe to KKFI eNews LETTER: [email protected] www.kkfi.org and just write “subscribe” 24 Winter ‘08 Free For umkc students register By Phone! 816-235-1448 #2402 A Mediation for Beginners This short session will introduce you to the basics of mediation. The class is led by a Kansas Supreme Court approved mediator/trainer and coordinator of small claims mediation program. You’ll have time to ask questions about civil, family/domestic, victim-offender, peer (school) and probate mediation. Learn the differences between mediation and arbitration. Peg is the author of Mediation Survivor’s Handbook, is a member of Heartland Mediators Association and the Association of Mis- souri Mediators. CONVENER: Peg Nichols E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mediationsurviorshandbook.com CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, April 29; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Plaza Library, Small Room, 48th & Main, KCMO; LIMIT: 15 Science #2601 A Beginning Astronomy Join members of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City and discover the wonder of the night sky! No telescope or previous observing experience required. Discussion and presentations in the classroom until dark, then observing on clear nights at the observatory. Dress appropriately—it can be cold up there. We will have a telescope and bin- oculars. Class meets even if cloudy. Convener is a director of the Astronomy Society of KC, National Executive Secretary of the Astronomical League and on staff at Powell Observatory. Convener: Jackie Beucher (913-469-0135) CLASS FEE: $14 Sec. A: 2 sessions; Fridays, beginning April 25; 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM; Royall Hall, Rm. 213, 52nd St. Between Rockhill and What is Ragnarok? Find out in one easy lesson. See class #2702 A. Holmes, UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 25 #2703 A #2705 A Celtic Mythology Thomas Hart Benton, The Life History & Culture Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, find out about the and Legend Celtic people and what they believed in. If you have Come to an informal talk by Linister, an artist #2701 A ancestors from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, Apache (book 2) who knew Mr. Benton and helped him drink his Cornwall, or any other of the Celtic countries, come bourbon. Linister will share personal anecdotes and Photographs of Apache Indian women, check it out. Remember, Celt is always pronounced show slides of this native Missouri artist, born in scouts, police and many other subjects from 1870’s with a hard C. Jane, better known as Lady Fiona, Neosho in 1889. Wine and cheese will be served. to 1920 will be identified and discussed. This class has been teaching this class since 1992. Mythology Linister is one of the last artists helped by Mrs. is meant to preserve and inform the public about is her life. Please bring $1 to class for Materials. Benton, along with Jackson Pollock and Grant the rich history of the Apache people in photo- CONVENER: Jane Nichols Wood. graphs. E-mail: [email protected] CONVENER: Linister (816-753-2183) CLASS FEE: $9 CONVENER: Toby Giese CLASS FEE: $9 + $6 material fee = $15 Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, March 14; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Uni- CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, April 18; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Linister’s versity Center, Rm. 146, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, March 8; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Studio, 1129 W. 41st St., (5 1/2 blocks E. of State Line) KCMO; KCMO; LIMIT: 15 Haag Hall, Rm 307, 52nd & Rockhill Road, UMKC Campus, LIMIT: 15 KCMO; LIMIT: 30 #2704 A #2702 A A Brief Overview of Norse Mythology World War I “I saw the angel Find out about the Gods who gave their names to This course will use the artifacts and displays the days of the week (among other things). What presented in the National World War I Museum is Yule? What is Ragnarok? What were the Norse to help explain the causes and events of the war. in the marble and gods like? Class is in lecture format with a 3-page A Museum tour will be proceeded by lectures on handout, with some time for Q & A. Jane, better the important events and battles of the war which known as Lady Fiona, has been teaching this class will specifically mention displays in the museum. carved until I set since 1992. Mythology is her life. Please bring $3 for museum admission fee. CONVENER: Jane Nichols CONVENER: Stan Parsons E-mail: [email protected] CLASS FEE: $9 him free.” CLASS FEE: $9 Sec. A: 1 session; Saturday, April 19; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Sec. A: 1 session; Friday, April 25; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Uni- Flarsheim Hall, Rm. 261, 5110 Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, versity Center, Rm. 146, 50th & Rockhill Rd., UMKC Campus, KCMO, South of 51st. On Rockhill; LIMIT: 30 ~Michelangelo KCMO; LIMIT: 15