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Attention Re-enactors!! 1st Saturdays at Shoal Creek Living History Museum!!! If you’d like to be a part of this new event, send us an email so we can you send you our character survey; 1st person 1800's Missourian Character; This is open to those already with a character in mind or just getting started!
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, Hodge Park, 7000 NE Barry Road, KCMO 64156; 816-792-2655; shoalcreeklivinghistorymuseum@gmail.com ; www.shoalcreeklivinghistorymuseum.com
June 1
July 6
August 3
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Aug 17-19-ETHNIC ENRICHMENT FESTIVAL
There are approximately 60 different countries represented with food and crafts, stage presentations and information about their country. Many volunteers are needed for this event. Please volunteer and help make the Festival a success.
Ethnic Enrichment Commission: 816-513-7553, Ethnic.Enrichment.Commission@KCMO.org

If you love dogs....please note a Special recent request at
Kansas City, Missouri Animal Shelter (below)

American Red Cross, Greater Kansas City Chapter
211 W. Armour Blvd., Kansas City
(816) 931-8400 or http://www.kcredcross.org/
Help in a variety of programs.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter (AAFA-KC)
(816) 333-6608 or 888-542-8252 or http://www.aafakc.org/
Opportunities available to volunteer in programs assisting children, families, adults, and others in need. Office assistance also needed. Date and times will vary.

Big Brothers Big Sisters program. You can make a difference for a kid.
Call Scott at 816-561-5269 if interested in more details or filling out a BIG application.

Bishop Spencer Place (retirement community)
4301 Madison, Kansas City
(816) 931-4277
Work with residents on things such as gardening, visitation, reading, letter writing, playing board games and so on. (Contact: Judy Green, activity coordinator.)

Bridging the Gap (environmental agency that works to encourage local and global understanding of our interconnectedness)
435 Westport Road, Suite 23, Kansas City
http://www.bridgingthegap.org/
(816) 561-1087 (Volunteer line: 816-561-1061)
Work at community recycling centers, help with litter pickup and do other environmental projects and special events. (Contact: Laura O’Brien, volunteer coordinator.)

Brogeen's Brigade
Children's Mercy Hospital
2401 Gillham Road, KCMO; Not everyone can come to the Parade; For more than a decade, members of the parade committee and entertainers such as clowns, Irish dancers and team mascots have brought the parade to life for the kids at Children's Mercy Hospital;
If you are a Bagpiper, a clown, an Irish dancer or you just have a heart for making a child smile…think about “Showing Us Your Irish”; Children's Mercy Hospital has a visitor protocol which we will absolutely follow; http://www.kcirishparade.com/

C.A. Franklin After School Program
1-3 hours a week - 3:30-4:40pm; tutor kids in K-5th grades
the program is also looking for special guests to come in and share their experiences with the children
Bennie Avery 816-418-6792

Campfire USA Heartland Council
7930 State Line Road, Prairie Village
(913) 648-2121 or http://www.kc-campfire.org/
Work with blind and visually impaired youths as they explore sports, including track/field, swimming and team sports, plus camping, art and community service. Be a coach or adventure fitness volunteer for four hours a month.

Camps for Kids
Volunteers needed to visit camps and make notes on facilities and activities.
http://www.volunteerkc.org/ (816-559-4622)

CASA (Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocate)
a not-for-profit organization that trains community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Volunteers become the voice for the children
to become a volunteer contact Glenda Gish at 816-842-CASA

Catholic Charities, Kansas City Regional
2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
(913) 621-1504 or
http://www.catholiccharitiesks.org/
Work and time commitment varies.

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph
1112 Broadway, Kansas City , MO
http://www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org/
Opportunities available to volunteer in programs assisting children, families, seniors, homeless and others in need.
Visit the website to volunteer or call 816.756.1858, x 561

The Children's Museum of Kansas City
4601 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
(913) 287-8888 or http://www.kidmuzm.org/
Work with children in the museum, repair exhibits, help at festivals and so on. Hours are flexible.

Children's Peace Pavilion
1001 W. Walnut, Independence
(816) 521-3033
Volunteers (15 or older) guide children through the museum and answer questions. Estimated service time is two hours a day.

Christmas In October
info@christmasinoctober.org
816-531-6443
P.O.box 32108
K.C.Mo 64171
One Saturday volunteering with a crew can drastically improve the quality of life for some inner city folks on a fixed income. Be a part of this 25 yr tradition by showing up & having fun helping our own citizens.

City Union Mission
(helps build awareness of and compassion for homeless and poor people)
1100 E. 11th St., Kansas City
(816) 474-9380 or
http://www.cityunionmission.org/get-involved/volunteer-center
Help those who are less fortunate. There are also tutoring opportunities.

Community Services League
300 W. Maple, Independence
http://www.communityserv.org/
Opportunities include sorting clothes and inputting data. Time commitment varies.

Community Blood Center and the American Red Cross need blood donors to prevent shortages and maintain their five-day supplies

Community Employment, Inc., Assist with online applications and faxed resumes for disabled people, assist with data entry. http://www.volunteerkc.org/ (816-527-0724)

Episcopal Community Services
Meals on Wheels drivers needed.
http://www.volunteerkc.org/ (913-484-5216)

Fox 4 Love Fund for Children
3030 Summit
Kansas City, MO
816-932-9107
Opportunities available to assist in numerous fund raising events throughout the year. Working with third party professionals; the Love Fund assists children 18 yrs and under, in need when no other resources are available. For upcoming events, see http://www.wdaftv4.com/, click on Love Fund Logo.

Girl Scouts of Mid Continent Council
8383 Blue Parkway Drive, Kansas City
(816) 358-8750 or http://www.girlscoutsmcc.org/
18- to 29-year-old advisers are needed to mentor and implement the new Studio 2B program for girls 11-17 years old. Mentor groups in learning more about careers, teen-pressure issues, environmental action, entrepreneurship, college life and so on.

MoKan Greyhound Adoption
PO Box 234
Independence, MO 64051
816-278-9430
933 S. Leslie, Independence
(816) 833-3920 or http://www.mokangreyhounds.org/
Educate the public about greyhounds as pets at adoption events, do home visits, foster, help at fund-raisers and attend quarterly volunteer meetings.

Greyhound Support in Kansas City
3900 N. 99th St., Kansas City, Kan.
http://www.greyhoundsupport.org/
Assist in taking pictures of greyhounds that are ready to be moved into adoption groups or serve as kennel assistants, helping clean and care for greyhounds.

Goodwill Industries
1817 Campbell St., Kansas City
(816) 842-7425 or http://www.mokangoodwill.org/
Help at all facilities, work on clerical tasks, teach, raise money, mentor and more.

Habitat for Humanity Kansas City
1423 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City
Kate Fields: (816) 924-1096 or http://www.habitatkc.org/
Serve as construction volunteers; type of work varies. Workday is 8pm-4:30pm

Heartland Habitat for Humanity
1401 Fairfax Traffic Way, Suite 323D Kansas City, KS 66115
Shelly Bolling-Strickland: 913-342-3047
Fax: 913-342-4459; http://www.heartlandhabitat.org/
Kate Fields:volunteer coordinator KS
Dana Byron is the volunteer coordinator KCMO
Have plans for Saturday? You can with Heartland Habitat for Humanity! We have a number of build sites in KCKS currently available (2007), and the upcoming Women Build and Building With Youth home building projects in September 2007; No construction experience needed, just a heart for helping low-income families fulfill their dreams of homeownership

Harvesters
3801 Topping, Kansas City
(816) 929-3000 or http://www.harvesters.org/
Sort food and assist at special events. (Contact: Paula Pratt, volunteer services manager.)

Heart of America United Way
1080 Washington St., Kansas City
(816) 472-4289
The Web site lists a variety of service projects
http://unitedwaygkc.org/volunteer/volunteer_lndg.html

Heart to Heart International
401 S. Clairborne, Suite 302, Olathe
(913) 764-5200 or http://www.hearttoheart.org/
Help collect items from donations and organize and distribute clothing and toiletries.

Heartland Therapeutic Riding Inc.
(provides equine-assisted physical and occupational therapy)
19655 Antioch, Stilwell in Johnson County
(913) 897-3939
Help as side-walkers, leaders and attendants and help in the barn. One hour-per-week commitment for six weeks at a time.
(Contact: Vicki Brown.)

HELP Humane
511 Main Street, Belton, MO 64012
Must love animals! Dog walking, litter box scooping, filling food/water bowls, cleaning, laundry, and playing with the shelter animals.
Must attend orientation before volunteering. These are held on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Please call in advance to be put on the orientation calendar.
816-318-4357; diana@helphumane.org or shannon@helphumane.org
http://www.helphumane.org/

ACS Hope Lodge
Kansas City1120 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 842-6427
Contact: Amy Goldstein

The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge is a residence facility for cancer outpatients and caregiver in downtown KC. The facility helps outpatients by not having to make repeated long distances trips back and forth from their home, helping reduce expenses, stress and fatigue, during ongoing chemo, radiation and cancer treatment. Call Emily at Hope Lodge if would like more information or to help as a volunteer

Amerian Cancer Society Hope House
Drivers 18 and older needed to transport cancer patients to and from treatment facilities. http://www.volunteerkc.org/ (816-842-6427)

Horizon Academy (education center for children with learning disabilities)
4901 Reinhardt Drive, Roeland Park
(913) 789-9443
http://www.horizon-academy.com/
Help with bulk mailings (newsletters, annual reports, invitations and so on) by applying labels, stapling and sorting.
(Contact: Natalie Upp.)

Humane Society of Greater Kansas City
5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
(913) 596-1000 or http://www.hsgkc.org/
Help socialize, exercise and groom animals, help with kennel clean-up and other activities. Volunteers must be 16 or older or be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Contact: Leslie, volunteer coordinator

Johnson County Health Partnership
8600 W. 95th St., Suite 100, Overland Park
(913) 648-2266 or
Johnson County Nursing Center
11875 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 200, Olathe
(913) 894-8383; http://www.hpcjc.org/
Help the elderly, read to them, talk with them and so on.

Johnson County Task Force on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Inc.
8807 Monrovia, Lenexa
(913) 888-4297 or http://www.jocotaskforce.netfirms.com/
Teens work to create and deliver alcohol/drug abuse awareness and prevention programs, serve as peer mentors and so on.

Kansas City Free Health Clinic
3515 Broadway, Kansas City
(816) 753-5144 or http://www.kcfree.org/
Enter data or do office and receptionist work. (Contact: Suzanne Sutton Lammert, 816-777-2761.)

Kansas City, Missouri Animal Shelter
4400 Raytown Rd., Kansas City, MO 64129
http://www.friendsofhalfwayhome.com/
Britton : 816-255-8058; brittonh@hotmail.com
Short training session each Sunday by appointment only.
Need volunteers to walk dogs waiting to be adopted at this high-intake facility. Without many volunteers to do the job, dogs remain in cages for days at a time without being walked. But, you can help!
Volunteers especially needed Mon-Friday (but can do weekends also). Help shelter pets by walking dogs for 1-3 hours a week. You will make these dogs’ lives a little better while they’re in the shelter and help make them more adoptable by giving them the opportunity for more socialization.

Kansas City Irish Museum and Cultural Center
Union Station, 30 Pershing Road, Suite 700, KCMO 64108
http://www.irishmuseum.org/
Contact: Mike Dugger : 816-474-3848
Hours needed:
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm
Sunday Noon-4pm
Duties: Meet and Greet Customers, Sell Gifts from Shop, Answer the Phone

Kansas City Rescue Mission
1520 Cherry St., Kansas City
(816) 421-7643 or http://www.kcrm.org/
Help with food service, clothing distribution and assisting needy persons

Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee
http://www.kcirishparade.com/ or call 913-649-0269
Many volunteer opportunities year round: Shamrockin' concert, Golf Tournament, Lucky 17, Kick Off Luncheon, Gaelic Mass, monthly meetings, The Big KC St. Patrick’s Day Parade and much much more. Join us!

Kansas City Special Olympics
1 Lee Drive, Merriam
(913) 789-0347 or http://www.ksso.org/ .
Help with sporting games, holiday workshops, fund-raising and so on.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Help with educational workshops.
4420 Warwick
http://www.kemperart.org/ (816-457-6100)

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now — KEEN Kansas City
P.O. Box 45381, Kansas City
(816) 460-2583 or
http://www.keenkansascity.org/
Meet 1 -4:30 p.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Gregg Klice Community Center and pair up with children and young adults with disabilities to play and have recreational fun.

KC Cares is a totally flexible volunteer opportunity serving 50-100 social service agencies and its members. KC Cares members may volunteer frequently or just a couple times a year based on their individual interest and time. Half an hour KC Cares new volunteer orientations are held twice a month. Please consider attending a member orientation or becoming a KCC project coordinator. Volunteer opportunities at http://www.kccares.org/

KC Hospice seeks volunteers to spend time with the terminally ill. Volunteers could spend up to 4 hours a week giving caregivers a break or visiting a nursing home. Tasks would include reading aloud, also looking for services of beauticians, notaries and lawyers. Volunteer training sessions on Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 7. More info, call Kathy Fetters at 816-363-2600

Lakeview Village (retirement community)
9100 Park St., Lenexa
(913) 888-1900 or
http://www.lakeviewvillage.org/
Visit, socialize, and work with residents on National Family Volunteer Day, Spring Chore Day, activities, even Habitat for Humanity. We welcome groups for service or to share their talents in entertainment (Contact: Shellie Sullivan, Volunteer Coordinator, 913-744-2410.)

Lifeskills Management Center Inc.
413 E. Santa Fe
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 254-0001
http://www.mutualrespect.org/
LMC Provides a continuum of services to at-risk youth and families in Johnson and surrounding counties. Volunteers interested in participating in our Skills Mentorship Program please call to make a difference.

Literacy Kansas City (provides reading help to adults and older teens)
211 W. Armour Boulevard, Third Floor
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: (816) 333-9332 and to contact please e-mail info@literacykc.org; http://www.literacykc.org/
Tutors meet twice a week for 90-minute sessions with students.
There are tens of thousands of functionally illiterate adults and teens in the Kansas City area. They have people on their waiting list and are looking for volunteers to tutor.

Mattie Rhodes Art Center and Gallery (offers after-school program for Latino families and children)
919 W. 17th St., Kansas City
(816) 221-2349 or http://www.mattierhodes.org/
Help clean the area, prepare art classes and work with children. (Contact: Jenny Mendez.)

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
5442 Martway, Mission
(913) 432-3926 or www.nationalmssociety.org/KSG/home
Help with various projects.

Niles Home for Children
1911 E. 23rd St., Kansas City
(816) 241-3448 or http://www.nhc-kc.org/
Various opportunities such as mentoring.

Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI)
in need of handy individuals to assist financially disadvantaged homeowners with minor repairs in the Northland.
Do you have an hour or two to help someone in need?
3015 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City 64119
(816) 454-2000

Olathe Health System
Various locations
(913) 791-4380 or http://www.ohsi.com/
Work four-hour shifts in areas such as information desks, gift shop, mail and flower delivery, outpatient admitting, emergency care center, surgery family room, administration offices and the charitable foundation.

Operation Breakthrough
3039 Troost, Kansas City
(816) 329-5233 or
http://www.operationbreakthrough.org/
Opportunities include rocking babies, tutoring parents for the GED exam, reading to preschoolers, tutoring and mentoring school-age children and sharing hobbies.

Ozanam
421 E. 137th St. Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 508-3600
FAX: (816) 508-3797
http://www.ozanam.org/
If you'd like to help, please contact Laura McDaniel at 816-508-3608 or lm3608@ozanam.org for more information
Learning Lab Tutors: Volunteers are urgently needed to assist Ozanam boys and girls in 9th and 10th grade with their homework on campus during the school year. Subject range from history, algebra and English. If you have a flair for academics and the patience to help others, then we could use your help!
Special Events Volunteers: Would you like to help with one of the most exciting fund-raisers in Kansas City to benefit the boys and girls at Ozanam? Sign up to help with Ozanam's . Lots of volunteers are needed to help with extensive silent and live auctions throughout the evening, and dinner will be provided.
Mentors: Become a good friend to a boy or girl in need ranging from 12 to 18 years old. Work closely with therapists and youth care staff to help the child through his or her recovery process. If you are at least 21 years old with a heart of gold and at least 2 hours a week to spare, then this might be the opportunity for you to make a difference. New ideas and suggestions for volunteers are always welcome! If you'd like to help, please contact Laura McDaniel at 816-508-3608 or lm3608@ozanam.org for more information.

Pets for Life
(816) 363-3665 or http://www.kcpetsforlife.com/
Animals and their human volunteers help with therapy at many facilities in the KC area; Volunteers must visit at least once a month; A handler must be 16, but children can go along; The organization does not offer training but does test its volunteers. For example, dogs must be able to stay for one minute and stay down despite distractions. They must be able to deal with things such as loudspeakers, congested hallways and noisy medical equipment. And they must be able to handle one-on-one socialization

Purrfect Pets (a no-kill, non-profit rescue and adoption agency for cats and kittens)
95th Street and Metcalf Avenue, OPKS
Metcalf South Shopping Center, on the middle mall level, near The Jones Store
Hours: Thursday and Friday 12-7 Saturday 11-6 Sunday 12-5
(913) 652-6677 If you reach the answering machine, please leave a message!
www.petfinder.org/shelters/KS99.html and http://www.purrfectpets.org/
Volunteers to staff the adoption center, foster our adoptable cats, help with computer and other office functions, and participate in outreach, fundraising and publicity.
Unlike most animal shelters, Purrfect Pets has a true, no-kill policy. No cat in our program is ever “put down” because of old age, treatable illness, lack of space, or low adoptability. From older cats and those with special needs, to young and healthy, well-socialized cats, Purrfect Pets has successfully placed hundreds of cats and kittens into loving homes. Because we are an all-volunteer organization, we rely on the generosity of animal lovers who also believe that every cat has the right to a safe and loving home. Donating your time is one of the best ways to help! Please join us! You’ll be glad you did.

Ronald McDonald House Charities
2501 Cherry St., Kansas City
(816) 421-1753 or http://www.blogger.com/www.rmhckc.org
Staff the house and assist in administrative and operational needs. Must be able to handle a variety of situations.

Rose Brooks Center (treatment center for victims of domestic abuse)
P.O. 320599, Kansas City
(816) 523-5550 or www.rosebrooks.org/site/index.asp
Work with children, as bilingual interpreters or help with general office work.

SACS in Kansas City began in October 1997. Replicated after a group established in Tulsa in 1991, SACS has been recognized for providing quality, single volunteers who support the activities of many community service agencies in the Kansas City area. SACS members enthusiastically participate in volunteer projects to support efforts to help those in need. Working together provides volunteers with the opportunity meet others and form quality friendships. Meetings are first Thursday of every month at St. Joseph Hospital, Building D at 7pm. Cherie 816-842-8656, ext 241

Safehome Inc
P.O. Box 4563, Overland Park
(913) 432-9300 or http://www.safehome-ks.org/
Interact with children while mothers are in group sessions.

Lenexa Sertoma Club
Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:00 Noon
at Fire Mountain Restaurant
10810 West 75th Street
Lenexa, Kansas
http://www.lenexasertoma.org/
Raises money to help fund speech and hearing scholarships, provides ASL interpreters at Theatre in the Park, provides funding for equipment for the Kansas School for the Deaf and various other community service projects

The Salvation Army
3637 Broadway, Kansas City
(816) 756-1455 or
http://www.salarmy-mokan.org/
Help with various projects. (Contact: Lesley Green, metro volunteer director, 816-968-0374.)

SHARE Inc. (national organization that provides food, clothing and so on for homeless people)
11 N. 15th St., Kansas City, Kan.
(913) 233-2511
Food kitchen opportunities include cooking, serving or cleaning at noon meal. Groups needed to provide one meal a month. Thrift store volunteers sort and price items for sale; food pantry workers sort and stock food donations, assist clients and answer the phone.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center
9100 W. 74th St., Overland Park
(913) 676-2000 or
http://www.shawneemission.org/
Volunteers (minimum age 14) commit to one day a week for at least four hours weekdays, evenings and weekends. Assignments vary.

Sheffield Place
6604 E. 12th St., Kansas City
(816) 483-9927 or
http://www.sheffieldplace.org/
Help watch babies from 6 to 8 p.m. during adult and children’s groups.

St. Mary's Food Kitchen
645 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
(913) 281-5638
Prepare and serve food.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan.
(913) 321-3535 or http://www.stpaulskck.org/
Prepare, serve and clean after breakfast. (9:30–10:30 a.m.)

TurnStyles Thrift Store
9750 W. 87th St., Overland Park
(913) 648-6795 or
http://www.shopturnstyles.com/
Sort donations (groups of five to eight volunteers work best) and staff the store. (Contact: Mary Kay Drees, 913-621-5255, Ext. 167.)

Heart of America United Way, http://www.hauw.org/
(816) 472-4865 Monday-Friday, 8:15am-5pm

United Way of Greater Kansas City
Host back-to-school collection drive at your company or church
http://www.unitedwaygkc.org/ (816-559-4667)

Urban Core Group (UCG)
Would you like to help with Urban Core events? We’d love to have you, just write to us at
volunteers@kcurbancoregroup.org
Give us your name, number & email. We’ll be calling! http://www.kcurbancoregroup.org/

Villa St. Francis (long-term care facility)
16600 W. 126th St., Olathe
(913) 829-5201
Talk with residents and help in activities.

Volunteer Center of Johnson County
9707 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park
(913) 341-1792 or http://www.vcjc.org/
Work and time commitment varies.

Wayside Waifs (independent, not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization)
3901 E. 119th St., Kansas City
(816) 761-8151, Ext. 331 or
http://www.waysidewaifs.org/
Opportunities for teens 13-17 include smaller critter care, bathing and grooming animals, dog walking. (Contact: Caroline Krueger, volunteer coordinator.)
Do you love animals? Want to make new friends? Need to get more exercise? Discover the excitement of being a Wayside Waifs volunteer! Animal companionship has been proven to lower blood pressure and reduce stress levels in humans. Plus, exercise isn't such a chore when accompanied by a four-legged furry shelter friend. volunteers walk dogs, socialize with the cats, help with special events and MORE! Every time you volunteer, you are giving yourself and the animals a gift that cannot be replaced - love and happiness



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German Ethnic Events

All things German in Kansas City!

The listing below is shown in numerical order on the page
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1. German Ethnic Events
2. German Klubs / Organizations In the KC Area
3. German Klubs / Organizations In Other Cities Close by
4. German Food In the KC area
5. German Clothing
6. German Bands, Dancers and Singers
....Need a ENTERTAINMENT for your Wedding or Party?
7. German Passport / Visa Information
8. What do the Feathers mean?!?

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1. GERMAN ETHNIC EVENTS:

May 18-ROULADEN DINNER and DANCE!! American Legion Hall, 7500 West 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas; Map; Open only to Germania and American Legion members & guests; Cocktails 6:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm; $14.00; Reservations by Wednesday, May 15th: Carlene (816) 569-5313
Music by Matthias Wagner
Delicious Rouladen
Spatzle
Red Cabbage
Salad
Rolls and Butter
Dessert

June 6-KG Meeting, American Legion Hall, 7500 West 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas; Map; Please use contact info to determine time:
Barbara Will: (913) 492-3725
Hank Stitt: (816) 303-9936; (877) 418-4924 (ext. 217); (816) 686-3218 (cell); HStitt@sls-law.com

June 10-GACA Board Meeting, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7pm; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

June 13-Germania Board Meeting, American Legion Hall, 7500 West 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas; Map; Please use contact info to determine time: Carlene (913) 230-9787 or Homer Rodriguez (913) 381-8273

June 14-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; $10.00 per person - Appetizer Buffet Included; cash bar; a 10 piece with brass and horns; Play contemporary and classics! Come join us for 3 full hours of music, dancing and delicious food; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

June 17-Turners-GACA Board Meeting, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7pm; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

June 22-ROAST PORK DINNER!! American Legion Hall, 7500 West 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas; Map; Open only to Germania and American Legion members & guests; Cocktails 6:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm; $14.00; Reservations by Wednesday, June 19th: Carlene (816) 569-5313
Come and enjoy a delicious meal!
Roast Pork and Pork Gravy Cheesy Potato Casserole
Green Beans
Corn Salad Rolls and Butter Dessert

June 30-Germania Annual Meeting, American Legion Hall, 7500 West 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas; Map; 2pm; This is a very important meeting for all members. It is an annual update on the Club and includes the election of the Board of Directors: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer; If you, or someone you know, are interested in serving on the board, please call any current board member - a list is on the back of the newsletter; Carlene (913) 230-9787 or Homer Rodriguez (913) 381-8273

July 8-GACA Board Meeting, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7pm; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

July 15-Turners-GACA Board Meeting, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7pm; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

July 19-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; $10.00 per person - Appetizer Buffet Included; cash bar; a 10 piece with brass and horns; Play contemporary and classics! Come join us for 3 full hours of music, dancing and delicious food; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

Aug 17-19-ETHNIC ENRICHMENT FESTIVAL; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There are approximately 60 different countries represented with food and crafts, stage presentations and information about their country. Many volunteers are needed for this event. Please volunteer and help make the Festival a success.

Sept TBA (see website)-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; $10.00 per person - Appetizer Buffet Included; cash bar; a 10 piece with brass and horns; Play contemporary and classics! Come join us for 3 full hours of music, dancing and delicious food; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

Oct 18-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; $10.00 per person - Appetizer Buffet Included; cash bar; a 10 piece with brass and horns; Play contemporary and classics! Come join us for 3 full hours of music, dancing and delicious food; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

Oct 26-German American Edelweiss Society Dance, St. Anthony's Church at 7th and Barnett Ave., Kansas City, KS; MAP; Nancy Hoffman: Bobnancyhoffman@aol.com; Facebook Page

Nov 15-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; $10.00 per person - Appetizer Buffet Included; cash bar; a 10 piece with brass and horns; Play contemporary and classics! Come join us for 3 full hours of music, dancing and delicious food; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org

Nov 16-Kristkindlmarkt!!!, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; 10am-3pm; Liederkranz Singers, Blautaler Dancers, Holiday Gift Shopping and Lunch will be available; MAP; Liederkranz Singers, Blautaler Dancers, Holiday Gift Shopping and Lunch will be available! Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org
Vendors are wanted! Contact Adeline Lauen: 913-768-0462; lauenah@aol.com

Dec 20-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; $10.00 per person - Appetizer Buffet Included; cash bar; a 10 piece with brass and horns; Play contemporary and classics! Come join us for 3 full hours of music, dancing and delicious food; Turners-German American Hall: 816-322-4202; tgclubhaus@att.net; Bob Gregory: 816-809-2015; bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org


FRIDAY EVENINGS: Dance (Tap and Ballet) and Tumbling training for youth; Turner/GACA Klubhaus, 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); The fee is $10 a month per child/adult - due the first Friday of the month; contact Jaime Michaelree: 816-878-3232; jtazdevil@aol.com
Two age groups:6:30-8:30pm classes for children 2-8 years and Tweens (age 8 and up) each Friday night. Participants practice tumbling, tap and ballet/Jazz each week.
8:30-9:30pm Hip Hop Exercise class for adults Kim is willing to teach adult Tap/Ballet/Jazz if there is an interest. If you have any suggestions, contact Jaime.

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2. GERMAN KLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS in the KANSAS CITY AREA:

Germania Club
The Club presents KARNEVAL - THIS is the German version of Mardi Gras, which is unlike the French or Brazilian versions! It begins on November 11 (or the Saturday closest to the 11th) with a CORONATION Ball for the club's new PRINZ and PRINZESSIN (prince and princess - together they are called the Prinzenpaar). During this season, several TRIPS to other klubs in/and out of state are made by chartered bus or other means of transportation. Karneval culminates with MASKENBALL a grand masquerade ball in Kansas City on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday.
In addition to great DANCING music, entertainment at the balls is provided by the hilarious ELFERRAT / MANNERBALLET (imagine men in tights doing ballet?) and the funloving SOFISTICATED OMAS (grandmas). Ambassadors from other clubs and the Blauen Elfen (Blue Elves) are always around to help.
The Royal Entourage includes Court Jesters, Adjutanten and Hofdamen (Adjutants and Ladies-in-waiting) and a Hofmarshall (Lord) to lead the entrance parade where the beads fly! Orden (medals) of The Prinzenpaar are bestowed to guests. The attire is exquisite and fabulous!
The William E. Gruening Award is presented annually to an American born person who distinguishes himself through continued, significant contributions in the promotion of German culture, heritage and traditions in the United States of America.
The club also sponsors DINNERS, DANCES, classes to LEARN GERMAN, KNIT, CROCHET, explore GENEALOGY and maybe an occasional GAME NIGHT.
New members are always welcome. All that is required is an interest in German culture and customs, a willingness to participate and a desire to have fun! A regular monthly newsletter is sent by mail to all members and inform them of club events and other matters of interest.
Our goal: To promote consciousness and appreciation for the German heritage, to further the social interests of its members and to create a strong bond of friendship among the members.
Yearly dues are $30.00 for a single person and $50.00 for a family, payable June 1 Make checks payable to Germania Club of Kansas City and mail to Germania Club of Kansas City, P.O. Box 2582, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201; Various activities sponsored by Germania Klub may have additional fees; Please feel free to ask questions! Barbara Will: (913) 492-3725; bwont@everestkc.net; Carlene Gillespie, President: carlenegillespie@yahoo.com; Facebook Page
The Germania Klub event space is at The American Legion Hall, 7500 West 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas; Map; In the spring of 2013 the Klub moved from the location it had previously used since November 4, 1994 (in North Kansas City)
This new location gives our organization a considerably larger social and cultural meeting place. Dinners and various other activities will be held at this location and are open to all members as well as members of the American Legion. Click here for more pictures of the event space

The German American Citizens Association (GACA)
The Club presents dance parties, which are an excellent entertainment value, with several hours of German and popular dance music performed by a band. Often these dances have a theme, such as Kappenabend (crazy hat dance), Oktoberfest, Weinfest and a New Years Eve Party. Food is usually available, catered by a business with knowledge of German food preparation.
Friday German food Dinners are once a month
In the spring, the Club has a Maifest
In the summer the Club has a Picnic and Schuetzenfest for members and guests. There is entertainment and contests for adults and children. Prizes are awarded, along with lots of food and drink. The club takes part in the August Ethnic Enrichment Festival, which is sponsored by the City of Kansas City, MO.
In the fall, we have Kristkindlmarkt which is the Christmas Craft Fair.
A particular favorite is our annual Children’s Christmas Party where they are encouraged to sing or display a special talent. Saint Nikolaus visits this event, and his bag of stockings filled with surprises.
From time to time the GACA sponsors a visit by groups or a bands from Germany who come to share their talents and experience America.
The Ladies Auxiliary meets monthly to socialize as well as plan and conduct fund raisers for charitable contributions to Truman Medical Center East.
Officers are elected at the annual General Membership Meeting in November. The President chairs monthly Board Meetings all year to conduct the business of the Club. These Board Meetings are open to all members. A regular monthly newsletter is sent by mail to all members and inform them of club events and other matters of interest.
Yearly membership dues are $25.00 per family and $20.00 for singles. GACA is a Tax Exempt/NonProfit Organization. Various activities sponsored by GACA may have additional fees. Click to access our Membership form for you to print, fill in the information and mail it
Please feel free to contact any GACA member for additional information. Mel Miller: 816 444-4224; mpmiller7@kc.rr.com; Robert Gregory, president, bntgregory@sbcglobal.net; www.gacaofkc.org; See below for information on the klubhaus.

The Kansas City Turners...The oldest German Club in Kansas City Founded February 14, 1858 with the motto of: "A Sound Mind In A Sound Body"
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES: Adult Bowling league, Tumbling and Dance for children; Dance recitals; Dinner/dances; Pool Parties
MENTAL ACTIVITIES: Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournaments; Monthly Poker Game Night; chess matches, online games
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Sunday NFL Watch Parties; NASCAR Watch Parties;
KC Turners is a family-oriented social organization, which is looking to grow its membership, and we would love to have you and your family.
It is easy to become a member. Currently there are no fees to join the Kansas City Turners, but all KC Turners members have to belong to the American Turners.
Yearly dues for the American Turners are $25.00 per family and due by Jan. 31 each year. Various activities sponsored by KC Turners may have additional fees. To join the American Turners, contact Jean Zarker, membership chair: 816-373-0986; zarkerjean@aol.com; Facebook Page; www.kcturners.org; See below for information on the klubhaus.

The Klubhaus for both
The Kansas City Turners and
The German American Citizens Association (GACA): 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); A member of either club gets to enjoy all the activities sponsored by the two clubs.
The Kansas City Turners and the German American Citizens Association (GACA) formed a partnership and bought the old Air Force Bowling Ally and remodeled it. Formally, its name is the Turners-GACA Family Development Company. Unfortunately, two weeks before it was to open, on Friday the 13th, March 2004, it burned to the ground. We rebuilt it and it is now all new and open.
Occupancy capacity: 565 Square feet: 11,400 Stage: 12 feet deep and 48 feet wide Dance floor: 24 feet by 48 feet built by members (Planned is an oak hardwood floor close to 4,000 square feet) Full bar and kitchen in the lounge area
A nonprofit organization - Nonmembers do need to sign in as a guest
The hall is AVAILABLE FOR RENT. Call Richard 816.797.3383 or Mel 816.444.4224

German American Edelweiss Society, Edelweiss KC A social club that holds a meeting once a year to schedule events Yearly dues are $15.00 per family and $10.00 per single with a one time $10 initiation fee Various activities sponsored by the club may have additional fees No clubhouse, but some of their events take place at: St Mary's-St Anthony's Church 615 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101; MAP; Nancy Hoffman, President: Bobnancyhoffman@aol.com; Facebook Page


German American Club of Shawnee
Monthly meetings and one major event a year - OKTOBERFEST!
Buck Hartley, president: 913.530.1237; buhartley@hotmail.com; Ken Sherfey: klskms@aol.com
Facebook Page


UMKC German Club There aren't any club fees, but in order to be a member, you must be a UMKC student; Michael J. Stobaugh: mjszp4@mail.umkc.edu; UMKC German Club Website; Facebook - UMKC German Studies

Hannover-Kansas City Sister Cities: The Sister City Association of Kansas City is an international citizen’s diplomatic organization. We support and promote cooperation and understanding for innovative programs in commerce, tourism, education, and cultural awareness. - Hannover, Germany, is represented in Kansas City by the Hannover Committee of the Sister City Association of KC ( www.kcsistercities.org/germany.htm ) chaired by Traute Kohler, Ph.D.: tkohler@ku.edu

Ethnic Enrichment Commission
4600 East 63rd. Street Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64130
816-513-7553; Ethnic.Enrichment.Commission@kcmo.org ; http://eeckc.org/


The Kansas City German Language Meetup Group: Meet and mingle with fellow German Speakers near you! Come to a German Language Meetup to practice speaking, build vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations. All ages and levels willkommen! Founded: Feb 17, 2006 Membership dues: $1 a month (at meeting) KC German Language Meetup Group; Ute: cutieute@yahoo.com

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3. GERMAN KLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS in OTHER CITIES CLOSE BY:

German School Of Northeast Kansas (GSNEKS), Bishop Seabury Academy, Reese Hall, 4120 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence Kansas 66047; MAP; The mission is to create a German-speaking community in which children and adults experience "Sprachvergnügen," the joy of learning German, through a variety of age-appropriate learning activities in a friendly and supportive environment; accepts students from pre-school age through adulthood; Michael G. Windheuser, Ph.D., Executive Director; mwindheuser@gmail.com; 785.218.9700; www.lawrencegermanschool.org

The St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities, Inc. (SLSSC) organization; Susanne Evens: sevens@aaatranslation.com; 636-530-1010; www.slssc.org

The German American Club of Topeka (GACOT); GACOT, PO box 67022, Topeka, KS 66667; gacottopeka@gmail.com; http://gacot-topeka.com/

Omaha, Nebraska German-American Society, Clubhaus, 3717 South 120th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144; Map; (402) 333-6615; germansoc@msn.com; www.germanamericansociety.org

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4. GERMAN BOOKS:

GERMANIA COOKBOOKS
Back by popular request, we have received a new printing of the Germania Club Cookbooks.
These Germania Cookbooks make an excellent gift for friends and relatives that will be enjoyed for years.
How about a copy for you?
To obtain copies of the Cookbook, contact
Chrissy Stambaugh: (816) 929-5195; chrissyrichter84@yahoo.com

Do you like to read stories, travel to other countries through reading?
Eilhard Becker has a lot of very interesting German Books for your enjoyment. If you are interested and would like to find out about these books, give Eilhard a call (913) 268-6550

"Endearing Ruins/Liebenswerte Ruinen", by Walter Bargen: It is bilingual in German and English. Unfortunately, it’s not really available in this country. It’s published in Germany. If anyone might be interested in purchasing a copy, they can go to Walter's website: www.walterbargen.com and order it there. It’s $18.00 which includes postage

Opa and Me, Written by Kevin Donovan, a member of the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island; the first in a series. Publication Date: March 23, 2013
The next in the series, "Opa and Me Go To The Zoo" will be published early this summer;
For ages 3-9... Two best friends: a little girl and her German grandfather. Opa loves his granddaughter and enjoys sharing all things German with her, especially the German's favorite pastime of going for a good walk. The little girl loves her Opa and really enjoys their long walks together along with Opa's German mini-lessons:
"Opa tries to teach me German; A new word every day; Today the word is weiss; The color of the Schnee"; She wants to let her Opa know that the time they spend together is very special to her... but she's just not sure how to say it.; Now available at Amazon.com

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4. GERMAN FOOD in the KC area:

(in alphabetical order)

Affäre, 1911 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108; MAP; German, Seafood; Master Chef Martin Heuser from Bonn, Germany, competed at the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany, where he earned a Bronze Medal; a contemporary german restaurant - modern german cuisine; small plates and appetizers; all natural, farm fresh, seasonal food, supporting local producers as much as possible; (816) 298-6182; www.affarekc.com
Monday - Thursday - 11:15 - 22:00
Friday 11:15 - 23:00
Saturday 17:00 - 23:00
Happy Hour
Monday - Thursday 15:00 - 19:00
Friday -Saturday 21:00 - 23:00

André's
In addition to offering top of the line chocolates and pastries, Andre's also serves gourmet lunches at it's two restaurant locations in the Kansas City area. Come experience a 50 year old Kansas City tradition in fine dining; www.andreschocolates.com
Andre's Tearoom, 5018 Main, Kansas City, MO
5018 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
Tele: (816) 561-6484, or Toll-free 1-800-892-1234
Fax: (816) 561-2922
Lunch Hours:
11:00 - 2:30
Coffee, tea & pastries served before & after lunch until 4:00
Store Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30
Saturday 8:00 - 5:00
Open Mondays Thanksgiving through New Year's
Andre's Rivaz Tearoom
4929 West 119th Street
Overland Park, Ks 66209
Tele: 913-498-3440
Fax: 913-498-3442
Lunch Hours:
11:00 - 2:30
Coffee, tea & pastries served before
& after lunch until 4:00
Store Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 10:00 to 5:30
Saturday: 10:00 to 5:00

Grünauer, at the Freight House, 101 West 22nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64108; MAP; 816.283.3234; www.grunauerkc.com
Mon-Thur 11:30am - 10pm
Fri & Sat 11:30am - 11pm
Sun 11:30am - 9pm
Wünderbar 11:30am - 1am
Happy Hour 3-6pm & 10pm - Close

Haus, in the Martini Corner entertainment district, 3044 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108; MAP; A German & Belgian Beer and Sausage Haus with a Great Beergarden; We serve old-world style beer; most from Europe but some from the best craft breweries in the US. We have 20 beers on tap served in the proper brewery glass every time. We also have a cool selection of beers in the bottle, wine by the glass and full bar. Enjoy. (816) 931-8500; www.hauskc.com
typical hours of operation:
Sun-Thur: 11am-midnight
Fri-Sat: 11am-1:30am

Rheinland Restaurant, 208 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050; MAP; Authentic German Cuisine! (816) 461-5383; http://rheinlandrestaurant.com/
"i'm full blooded german and i can say this is the best german food i've had in the states." - customer comment

Werner's Specialty Foods (Meats, Sausages, Catering and Deli), 5736 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202; www.wernerswurst.com; Fax 913-362-5955; wernerswurst@yahoo.com; www.wernerswurst.com
Open
Monday 9am-2pm
Tuesday - Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Closed Sunday

OPEN ONLY TO TURNER AND GACA MEMBERS & GUESTS:
FRIDAY EVENINGS , Turner/GACA Klubhaus, 512 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; Directions: I55th St. west to Kensington, south to Bong and west to the Klubhaus (Just east of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course); Clubhouse opens at 5pm for drinks, dinner 6 to 8pm; Full bar including German beer on tap for $2.50; Pooltable, darts, pinball and socializing for the adults; www.gacaofkc.org
We are sorry to announce that effective November 2012, Friday Night Dinners will no longer be held on a weekly basis (the Bar will continue to be open weekly).
A dinner will be served monthly in conjunction with a game night

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5. GERMAN CLOTHING:

Bergland Trachten
547 E Grand Ave. Ste 5, PO Box 52
Haysville, KS, USA, 67060
316-522-0019; www.berglandtrachten.com

Bavarian Superstore; www.bavarian-superstore.de

German Fashions: International Fashions by Ingrid
4710 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625; Get directions; (773) 878-8382; www.fashionsbyingrid.com

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6. GERMAN BANDS, DANCERS & SINGERS:



Polka Band / Dancer / Singer List
(in alphabetical order)

Alpenrose Band
Josef Diethelm
300 White Street,
SE Watertown, MN 55388
952-955-2717
jodler@soncom.com www.alpenroseband.com
Excellent band, very entertaining

Betty Jo Simon and the Alpine Spielers
913-888-4706
Plays midi accordion and specializes in ethnic music. Has alpine horn player; Likes to get crowd involved


S. V. (Schuhplattler Verein) Blautaler
Kansas City's Original German Dancers
www.blautaler.org
Authentic traditional dances and clothing including lederhosen, Hats with feather and the ladies in beautiful dirndls (dresses) Shoe, thigh, hand slapping Alpine dances Shows feature alpine bells, woman "flying", musical saw, yodeling as well as the familiar intricate figure dances where the men Novelty dances: bench dance, miner's dance, whips, stick dance, maypole.

Brian McCarty Band
1200 SW Madison Lee's Summit, MO 64081
816-246-0895
www.kcpolkas.com
Good beat for dancers and has loyal following

Don Lipovac Orchestra
1840 North 41st Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66102
913-287-2081 ~ or try
8004 Arcadia Court
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-2792
Can play a wide variety of music; Has loyal following; Other polka band leaders and musicians across American hold Don in high respect. U. S. Accordion Champion in 1958 and represented U.S. in Brussels, Belgium at the World's Fair. Polka Hall of Fame Award in 1992 at Iron World in Chisholm, Minnesota; Slovenian, Croatian, Ballroom, etc

Ed Grisnik
913-299-4795
Croatian band and plays variety

Die Festhaus-Musikanten
Gary Richmond
913-432-2851
www.festhausmusikanten.com
German style brass band dedicated to the performance of German folk music authentic polkas, marches, waltzes, schottisches, and landlers playlist includes Rosamunde (Beer Barrel Polka), In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus, Liechtensteiner Polka, Schneewalzer and many more music from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Czechoslovakia

The Kansas City Liederkranz Singers
www.kcliederkranz.org
Chairman/Director
Elfriede Jass, 7621 Englewood
Raytown,MO 64138
816-358-4056
Saaleelf@sbcglobal.net
Secretary
Cindy Pearson
9900 Johnson Dr.
Merriam, KS 66203
913- 262-2291 (Home)
PearsonRR@aol.com
A small informal group of about 20 people who get together for the love of singing their native songs.
The singers belong to the North American Singers Association, which includes German people from all over the United States who get together every 3 years for a songfest. At the songfests about 3,000 voices are joined together to sing their songs "from the heart". The Liederkranz Singers also belong to the Missouri Singing Society and participate in their Annual Singing Fest in Cole Camp, Missouri. They have become a part of the Holiday Tradition at Strawberry Hill Museum in Kansas City, Kansas

Die Lustigen Musikanten
Terry and Marilyn Loehnig
20 Scharnhorst Lane,
McKittrick, MO 65041
573-486-2108
Native Germans; Authentic clothing; Yodels Excellent Buttonbox player, their nephew, now in his twenties, had recordings when a teenager. Ask if he will be playing

Matthias Wagner
Work: 816 420-3072
Native German; Plays everything; Tunes into audience and observes their reaction to the music to see what they like. Plays to the crowd. Plays keyboard and sings; sounds like a small band; Also a composer.

The Naggabazis...They live in Germany... and well worth the air-fare!
website: www.noggabazis.de
email: Josef "Sepp" Pielmeier sepp@noggabazis.de
Anton Tony Multerer done@noggabazis.de
Hans Korherr hanse@noggabazis.de

Pat Auberry Band
Pat or Anna Auberry
3812 Secluded Meadow Dr.
Byrnes Mill, MO 63051
636-677-2621
4 piece; Excellent sound; Guitar


UFF-DA
Mark Karasek
815 N 35 St, Omaha, NE
402-551-8106 or 402-932-8107
Stan Galli
5130 S. 20th St. or 8042 Maywood St.
Omaha, Nebraska 68017-2929
Omaha, NE 68127-3730
Musicians Mark Karasek and Stan Galli have put together a polka band that blends favorite ethnic songs with a touch of hot sauce and a pinch of humor. After listening to this band you will proudly claim you have been - UFF-DAized; Excellent small band

Willie Kirst German Band
807 S. Turner Independence, MO 64056
816 796-8581
German Polka and Dance Band that performs a wide range of lively music-from Polkas to folk songs. They are considered one of the Best Midwest German bands and Willie was Bavarian born and raised; has been performing in and around the Kansas City area for parties and events for many years. Entertaining!

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7. GERMAN PASSPORT / VISA INFORMATION:

To apply for a German Passport/Visa (Passport extensions are no longer possible): www.germany.info for fees and forms. Notarized copies of original forms accepted (except for expiring or expired passport)
Once you have all your information assembled, you can make an appointment with Consul Snyder.
Rolf D. Snyder-German Consulate in Kansas City
To make an appointment: www.germanconsulkc.clickbook.net
8014 State Line Road, Leawood KS
Tel: 913-642-5134; Fax: 913-642-5348
GermanConsulKC@gmail.com
Districts: The state of Kansas and counties of Buchhanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri; ALSO, the area of jurisdiction of the Chicago Consulate General

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8. What do the Feathers mean?!?

It's a Karneval tradition - and a parody of the aristocracy. They come from an african variety of pheasant - and are very expensive! Please do not fold, spindle or mutilate! You will see lots of them at Karneval festivities...The Prinz wears 3, a past prinz wears 1, a past prinz who holds an elected office in the klub wears 2