KC Common Good

Productive Conversations without Confrontation
2023-10-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Kansas City Public Library – Waldo Branch, 201 E 75th St, Kansas City, 64114, United States
This event invites community members to a viewing of “Productive Conversations without Confrontation” (a project of The News Literacy Project, National Institute for Civil Discourse and the League of Women Voters). Participants will view the 60-minute program, followed by a community conversation and debrief, featuring a talk from University of Kansas professor Ashley Muddiman. Refreshments will be served.

Empowerment through understanding
2023-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ, 3735 Wabash, Kansas City, MO, 64109, United States
Learn how to diffuse conflicts at work, school, home, or in your community at this FREE conflict resolution workshop! Enjoy complimentary donuts and drinks while visiting community resource booths– then the training begins at 10 AM.
Register HERE

High Aspirations Trunk or Treat for Longfellow Neighborhood Children
2023-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 | High Aspirations, 803 East 27th Street, Kansas City, 64109, United States
Join us as High Aspirations and its partners give back to the children of Longfellow!
We will decorate cars & tables for a Trunk – or – Treat! Come join us in passing out candy! Host a table or a trunk!
We hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Mr. Jacob or Mr. Brian!
10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Jacob Handy 816-678-3078
3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Brian Johnson 816-721-6802

Community Fall Festival
2023-10-29 10:30 - 14:00 | Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ, 1231 Garfield Ave., Kansas City, 64127, United States
Come join us for some fun including food, bouncy house, gaming truck, snow cones, popcorn, free community closing closet, community resources, ministry moments and more!!!

Halloween Family Event
2023-10-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Church of Scientology of Kansas City, 1805 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
Join us for a day of Halloween activities! Bring your family for Halloween fun in Downtown Kansas city. Come spend Halloween at 18th and Grand Blvd. The afternoon will be filled with: Games, Face painting, Trick or Treating, Cookie Decorating, Tours of a Haunted House and Price for best Halloween costume. Everyone is welcome!

The Hope Center's Annual Fall Festival
2023-10-31 16:30 - 19:30 | The Hope Center, 2800 E, 2800 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, 64128, United States
Come to the Hope Center for a wonderful fall festival celebration. Great music, food, and games!

Trunk or Treat in Ivanhoe
2023-10-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, 3700 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64109, United States
Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council welcomes you to a Trunk or Treat, complete with candy, food trucks, games, pumpkin carving, and costume contest.

Caring for Kids Lunch and Learn
2023-11-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Caring For Kids
Are you interested in partnering with a school through Caring for Kids? Are you a Caring for Kids partner and want to learn more? Attend our monthly virtual Lunch and Learn. Click this link to register:
Meeting Registration – Zoom

Great Jobs KC Informational Session
2023-11-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Online, Kansas City, MO, United States
Virtual Information Sessions every Wednesday 12:00 – 1:00pm.

Join on your computer, mobile app or device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 221 112 442 485
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Or call in (audio only)
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Phone Conference ID: 618 051 675#

Grief Seminar
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Mattie Rhodes Center, 148 N Topping Ave, Kansas City, 64123, United States
Attached is a Grief to Relief Flyer regarding Cory’s Network seminar for November. The program is for anybody who wishes to attend but is geared toward people who have lost someone to homicide.

Neighborhood Accountability Board (NAB)Training
2023-11-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Center for Conflict Resolution, 300 E. 39th St, Suite 2B, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
The Center for Conflict Resolution is offering our Neighborhood Accountability Training to provide community members the opportunity to be a part of restorative justice processes that happen in their communities around Kansas City.
Neighborhood Accountability Boards allow for all parties affected by harm, such as shoplifting, underage drinking and more, to share their side of the story and work together on a solution that makes this right.

KC Community Health Fair
2023-11-04 10:30 - 16:30 | Gregg/Klice Community Center, 1600 John Buck O'Neil Way, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Rockhurst University students and faculty are hosting a KC Community Health Fair this Saturday, November 4th, at the Gregg/Klice Community Center, 10:30AM to 4:30PM. The Health Fair will provide free medical screenings (blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol, glucose, eye exams, etc.), general medical info, and health insurance navigation. The goal is to promote healthcare access among Kansas City residents and provide free medical services.
This is a free event open to the public, funded by Andrews McMeel Universal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award at Rockhurst University.

Night Out with MOCSA
2023-11-04 19:30 - 23:00 | The Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St, Kansas City, 64105, United States
Kansas City has long been called Paris of the Plains due to our elegant system of boulevards, splendid fountains, and most notably, our storied history during KC’s jazz heyday.
Please join us for the 19th Annual Night Out with MOCSA on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the glamorous Midland Theatre!
Dress in your best jazzy attire for this glamourous night filled with a live and silent auction, art, music, dancing, delectable fare, and an open bar!
Your support is critical to carrying out MOCSA’s mission of helping children and adults heal from the trauma of sexual assault and abuse.
For sponsorship details or contact Sandra Williams at 816-285-1341 or swilliams@mocsa.org.
To submit sponsorship payment, use the form on this page or click here.

Active Bystander Training, by the Center for Conflict Resolution
2023-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Rockhurst University, Magis Activity Center, 5311 Tracy Ave, Kansas City, 64110, United States
Wednesday, November 8, 9 a.m. to noon

Magis Activity Center, 5311 Tracy, KCMO, on the campus of Rockhurst University (free parking in adjacent lot)
Maximum of Forty participants, $25/person fee.

The Center for Conflict Resolution developed the training for KC 360, the violence prevention initiative led by KC Common Good. The training focuses on de-escalation techniques, building trust, avoiding conflict, and understanding how to de-engage if conflict erupts.

The session will be led by:

Annette Lantz-Simmons, Executive Director of the Center for Conflict Resolution. She holds a Master’s degree in Conflict Transformation and is a certified Strategies in Trauma Awareness and Resilience program trainer. (Annette will present to our Club on Friday, November 3.)
Debbie Bayless, a mediator with CCR since 2004 and Mediation Coordinator since August 2009. She has a Master’s degree in Restorative Justice.
Karen Slaughter has been with CCR since 2017 and manages the Neighborhood Accountability Board program. She also provides mediation services.
Larry Wilkins is a gifted youth Conflict Resolution trainer and is CCR’s Public Outreach and Education Strategist. He is active in KC 360.

Please sign up at the meeting or online to reserve your spot. Questions? Reach out to Nancy Shawver, nancy@nancyshawver.com. This workshop is sponsored by the Plaza Rotary Club.

City Beautiful - The Heart of Community Development & Pathways to Affordable Housing
2023-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Glory Church, 3124 Troost Ave, Kansas City, 64109, United States
The Heart of Community Development & Pathways to Affordable Housing.
With Norm Henry, founder and President, Builders of Hope CDC, West Dallas, Texas
Dive deep into the heart of community development and learn from a nationally renowned leader in sustainable and successful city and housing development.

Sign up for Pro X Youth Summer Internships
2023-11-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-11-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-11-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Pro X, 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110, Kansas City, 64110, United States
Are you a Kansas City area young person, who is currently a 9th-12th grader, interested in working a paid internship this summer?
Students click here to start your application!
Are you a Kansas City area organization interested in hosting a high school-aged intern this summer?
Organizations click here to learn more.

November Welcome Back Event
2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Lucile H. Bluford Branch KC Public Library, 3050 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64128, United States
Returning to the community rom incarceration can be a challenging journey, but you are not alone. Welcome Back introduces organizations that can assist you with your reentry needs, including employment, education, basic needs, health resources, etc. Join us for our final session of 2023 at the Bluford Library!

G.R.I.E.F to Relief Seminar
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Mattie Rhodes Center, 148 N Topping Ave, Kansas City, 64123, United States
The seminar is for the surviving victims of homicide, however all are welcome to attend. The purpose of the seminar is to introduce and de-vilify the people and organizations encountered after a homicide has occurred. We feel that knowledge is power, and our sessions will allow you to take the power back.
Meetings are held bi-weekly on Thursday.
The meeting is also available on Zoom for those who cannot attend the in -person meeting.

Movie Night with KCPD south patrol
2023-11-17 18:30 - 21:30 | KCPD South Patrol, 9701 Marion Park Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64137, United States
Come watch Antman and the Wasp at the South Patrol Gymnasium. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Hot dogs and popcorn begin being served at 6ppm, movie begins at 7pm.

Special Resource Group Friendsgiving Luncheon
2023-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 | KCPD East Patrol, 2640 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, 64128, United States
The SRG (Special Resource Group) Friendsgiving Luncheon is on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at East Patrol Division 2640 Prospect from 12pm -3pm.
Menu: Turkey with stuffing and ham, mashed potatoes, green salad, corn, green beans, rolls, and dessert.
Volunteers to assist with setup, serving and tear down are welcomed. Setup starts at 10:30 am and tear down should be completed by 3:30.

Tap In Center – assistance resolving warrants
2023-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Lucile H. Bluford Branch KC Public Library, 3050 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64128, United States
The Kansas City Public Library is partnering with several justice involved organizations to provide a Tap In Center at our Lucile H. Bluford Branch. The Tap In Center is designed to be a safe space for individuals in Jackson County (Missouri) who need assistance resolving warrants.
At the Tap In Center, individuals can check for outstanding warrants, meet with an attorney about their criminal case, learn their case status and court date information, apply for a public defender, connect with local services, enroll in a program to receive court reminders, and get assistance navigating the court process.
Questions? Contact the Kansas City Tap in Center: KCTapIn@gmail.com | 816-343-4899

Kansas City: Ready in 3
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
Join Kansas City’s Office of Emergency Management to learn more about how you can be Ready in 3 to prepare for many kinds of emergencies.
We’ll share some resources to help you start your own kit.
This program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
