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VOLUNTEER!

May 19-Sign up as a volunteer and help out at the
St. Baldrick's Event,
Hickok's Grill (Venue Pending), 528 Walnut Kansas City, MO 64106; At a St. Baldrick’s event, young and old, male and female sit side by side, and face the clippers as part of the worldwide effort of Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids’ Cancer; Corey Iqbal: 913-232-7530; cwiqbal@yahoo.com ; http://www.stbaldricks.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.

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

Please scroll down for

German Klubs / Organizations
German Food In KC
German Clothing
German Ethnic Events
More Info on some of the German Klubs
Need a Polka Band for your wedding / party?
...German Bands, Dancers and Singers!!!If you didn't know already ...there are some great German Klubs / organizations in Kansas City!

Scroll around and check them ALL out!

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GERMAN KLUBS:

Germania Klub...those folks who bring you Karneval (Coronation Ball for Prinz and Prinzessin, several trips to other klubs in/and out of state and Maskenball) dinners, poker night, The hilarious Elferrat / MANNERBALLET, the funloving Sofisticated Omas and the BEST place to eat, drink and watch the SNAKE SATURDAY PARADE in North Kansas City (1611 Swift)!! MAP; 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! Carlene Gillespie, President: carlenegillespie@yahoo.com;Facebook Page;
See below for more information

The German American Citizens Association (GACA)...those folks who bring you the Kappenabend (crazy hat dance), Maifest, Oktoberfest, dances and dinners and poker night; http://www.gacaofkc.org/; ; Banquet Hall & Lounge;
Robert Gregory, president, bntgregory@sbcglobal.net See below for more information.

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
Facebook Page; Banquet Hall & Lounge; See below for more information


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

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

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

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; http://www.lawrencegermanschool.org/

To apply for a German Passport/Visa (Passport extensions are no longer possible): http://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: http://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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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
Carlene (913) 230-9787 or Homer Rodriguez (913) 381-8273

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: http://www.walterbargen.com/ and order it there. It’s $18.00 which includes postage

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GERMAN FOOD in KC:

The Rheinland Restaurant, 208 North Main Street • Independence, MO 64050; 816-461-5383; Rheinland

Werner's Specialty Foods, 5736 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202, Fax 913-362-5955; wernerswurst@yahoo.com; Werners

FRIDAY EVENINGS: Dinner at 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 (higher at special events - we have to pay the bills!); Pooltable, darts, pinball and socializing for the adults; Banquet Hall & Lounge; www.gacaofkc.org
click on Regular menu to the right---------------->>
Dinner Specials: For current monthly specials, go to http://www.gacaofkc.org/ . Click on Friday Night Dinners.
Most dinners come with potato or noodles/spaetzle, salad, vegetable and dessert
Mar 16 Midnight Blue Orchestra - $5 Appetizer Buffet
Mar 23 Sauerbratem
Mar 30 Stuffed Park Chops

Café Augusta in Lenexa has German dinner every Monday, changes weekly. http://www.cafeaugusta.com/

Restaurant Charlemagne (in historic Hotel St. George), 500 Main Street, Weston, Mo; does German buffet every 3rd Saturday of the month, 5-9pm. Accordion player during dinner; 816.640.9902; http://www.thesaintgeorgehotel.com/

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GERMAN CLOTHING:

www.bavarian-superstore.de

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


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GERMAN ETHNIC EVENTS

June 5-or 12 ? - KG Meeting, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP; 6:30pm?; Barbara Will: 913-492-3725; Hank Stitt: (877) 418-4924 (ext. 217); (816) 686-3218 (cell); HStitt@sls-law.com

June 9-Richter Open House / Germania Klub Fundraiser; 5-9pm; $30 includes all Food, Bier, Music and Entertainment; Carlene: (816) 569-5313

June 12-Germania Board Meeting, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP; 7:00pm?; Carlene Gillespie: 816-569-5313
If both KG and Board BOTH meet:
KG Meeting - 6:30pm
Germania Board Meeting - 7:00pm

June 15-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; $5 cover charge at the door, $5 for delicious hor d'oeuvres and a 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; http://www.gacaofkc.org/

June 21-Card and Game Night, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP
SKAT CARD CLUB
Do you know how to play SKAT? If not, would you like to learn? Germans brought this card game with them to America and it still remains popular in German-American communities; We are restarting the SKAT CARD CLUB. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in playing, or learning to play, contact Carlene: (816) 569-5313

June 24-Germania Klub Annual Meeting, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP; 3:00pm; Members, mark your calendars and plan to attend! This is a very important meeting for all members; Come, show your interest and hear how your Club is being run. Bring your ideas, suggestions and expertise. Volunteer to be a Director. We always look for, and appreciate new talent; An annual update on the Club and includes the election of Directors; If you, or someone you know, are interested in being an Director, call any current Board Member and let them know; Carlene: (816) 569-5313

July 21-Sommerfest, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; http://www.gacaofkc.org/

July 27-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; $5 cover charge at the door, $5 for delicious hor d'oeuvres and a 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; http://www.gacaofkc.org/

Aug 17-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; $5 cover charge at the door, $5 for delicious hor d'oeuvres and a 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; http://www.gacaofkc.org/

Aug 17-19-Kansas City Ethnic Festival, Swope Park

Oct 6-Oktoberfest -
A Bier Garden You'll NEVER Forget! Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP; Plan to bring guests for a real taste of Old Germany, Food, Drink, Costumes, Music and Entertainment! Carlene Gillespie: 816-569-5313

Oct 19-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; $5 cover charge at the door, $5 for delicious hor d'oeuvres and a 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; http://www.gacaofkc.org/

Oct 20-2011-12 Prinzenpaar Roast, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP; Barbara Will: 913-492-3725; Hank Stitt: (877) 418-4924 (ext. 217); (816) 686-3218 (cell); HStitt@sls-law.com

Nov 10-2012-13 Prinzenpaar Coronation Ball, Holiday Inn, Overland Park

Nov 16-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; $5 cover charge at the door, $5 for delicious hor d'oeuvres and a 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; http://www.gacaofkc.org/

Nov 17-German American Edelweiss Society Dance, St. Anthony's Church at 7th and Barnett Ave., Kansas City, KS; 6-10:30pm; St Mary's-St Anthony's Church 615 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101; MAP; Nancy Hoffman, President: Bobnancyhoffman@aol.com
Facebook Page

Dec 14-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; $5 cover charge at the door, $5 for delicious hor d'oeuvres and a 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; http://www.gacaofkc.org/

Feb 9-2013-Maskenball, Holiday Inn, Overland Park

Wednesdays - "GOT SCHNITZEL?"; 1140 an hour long German Radio Show airing live on 1140AM and 102.9FM stations (KCXL) at 10am with re-broadcasts at 5pm; a bilingual German cultural show; Discussion of German culture, wines, food, travel, entertainment and everything DEUTSCHLAND! Sponsored by The Saint George Hotel and Charlemagne’s Restaurant: 816.640.9902; http://www.thesaintgeorgehotel.com/
TUNE IN and CALL IN every Wednesday!!! KCXL MAIN LINE (816) 792-1140


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 ; http://www.kcturners.org/
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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MORE INFO on
some of the GERMAN KLUBS:

Germania Klub
Klubhaus: 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP; Phone 816-421-4287 On November 4, 1994, the Germania Club "Klubhaus" officially opened and gave our organization not only a social and cultural meeting place for all of our members, but also an opportunity for the club to fulfill our charter obligations for our members and within our community, better than ever before. All official meetings, as well as monthly dinners and various other activities are held at the Klubhaus and are open to all members. 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 $25.00 Please feel free to ask questions! Barb Will
: bwont@everestkc.net
Various activities sponsored by Germania Klub may have additional fees
Events: "Karneval" being the German version of Mardi Gras: Unlike the French or Brazilian versions of Mardi Gras, the German version begins on November 11, with the Coronation of a "Prinz" and "Prinzessin" (prince and princess). It then culminates in a grand masquerade ball ("Maskenball") held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday.

The Kansas City Turners and The German American Citizens Association (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) Our goal: to keep German Athletics, Traditions and Customs alive in the USA while having a good time. A member of either club gets to enjoy all the activities sponsored by the two clubs.

The Kansas City Turners: "A Sound Mind In A Sound Body" ; http://www.kcturners.org/ 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 are $25.00 per family and due by Jan. 31 each year. To join the American Turners, contact Jean Zarker, membership chair, at 816-373-0986 or email her at zarkerjean@aol.com . Various activities sponsored by KC Turners may have additional fees

German American Citizens Association (GACA): For the dinner/dances, Kappenabend (crazy hat dance), Maifest and Oktoberfest; A Tax Exempt/NonProfit Organization
Yearly dues are $25.00 Please feel free to ask questions! Call Mel Miller 816 444-4224 or email mpmiller7@kc.rr.com ; Robert Gregory, president, bntgregory@sbcglobal.net ; Various activities sponsored by GACA may have additional fees
The Klubhaus! Two German 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

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GERMAN BANDS, DANCERS & SINGERS:
Polka Band / Dancer / Singer List
(in alphabetical order)

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

Betty Jo Simon and the Alpine Spielers913-888-4706
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
http://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
http://www.kcpolkas.com/
Good beat for dancers and has loyal following

Don Lipovac Orchestra1840 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 Grisnik913-299-4795
Croatian band and plays variety

Die Festhaus-Musikanten
Gary Richmond
913-432-2851
http://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
http://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 WagnerWork: 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: http://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-DAMark 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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Feathers??? What Feathers?!?
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