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Join me at the next Coffee with Cleaver

Congressman Cleaver invites you to come hear the latest
news from DC and to share your thoughts and concerns.

July 12, 2008
8-10 a.m.
Sugar Creek
Ernie's Steakhouse & Kross Lounge
605 N. Sterling
Sugar Creek, MO 64054

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I'd like to invite you to my 3rd annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Community Fair JEFF SMITH 3on 3, on July 19th at Fairground Park. Please read about the success of the event from last year 3 on 3 Recap or 2008 Legislative report page 6.

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From our own Cass County Democrat Youth of the Year (2007), Zack Werkowitch:
BODY OF WAR
Screening in KC
We have scheduled a screening for BODY OF WAR here in KC at the Screenland next week.
This film by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro tells the story of Tomas Young, a soldier from KC who was paralyzed in Iraq in 2004 on his 5th day of duty.
Tomas has been battling complications and is currently hospitalized at St Luke's.
This will be the only chance to see the movie in KC before the DVD comes out.
The movie will be shown at the Screenland, 1656 Washington:

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From our own Cass County Democrat Youth of the Year (2007), Zack Werkowitch.
BODY OF WAR
Screening in KC
We have scheduled a screening for BODY OF WAR here in KC at the Screenland next week.
This film by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro tells the story of Tomas Young, a soldier from KC who was paralyzed in Iraq in 2004 on his 5th day of duty.
Tomas has been battling complications and is currently hospitalized at St Luke's.
This will be the only chance to see the movie in KC before the DVD comes out.
The movie will be shown at the Screenland, 1656 Washington:

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From our own Cass County Democrat Youth of the Year (2007), Zack Werkowitch
BODY OF WAR
Screening in KC
We have scheduled a screening for BODY OF WAR here in KC at the Screenland next week.
This film by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro tells the story of Tomas Young, a soldier from KC who was paralyzed in Iraq in 2004 on his 5th day of duty.
Tomas has been battling complications and is currently hospitalized at St Luke's.
This will be the only chance to see the movie in KC before the DVD comes out.
The movie will be shown at the Screenland, 1656 Washington:
Monday June 30 at 7 pm

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The Missouri Women's Leadership Coalition
Cordially invites you to the
"Gathering of the MWLC Tribe"
Saturday, June 28th, Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Boone County Government Center
Chambers Meeting Room
801 E. Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201-7733

Program:

Welcome from Rosemary Smithson
MWLC President

Meet the 2008 Candidates
Legislative Awards
Presented by Kelly Schultz
Candidate for State Rep. District 21
Andria Simckes
Candidate for Missouri Treasurer
Hon. Judy Baker
Candidate for US Congress
Q & A on Running for Office

$30.00 - Includes Lunch
RSVP:

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You’re Invited to a Special Discussion of Missouri’s State Budget
How Missouri's Budget Decisions Affect Every Missourian
The Missouri Budget Project estimates that the State will face a $500 million budget shortfall by Fiscal Year 2010.
Do you…..
$ Wonder how MO can go from a $500 million “surplus” in Fiscal Year 2008 to a $500 million shortfall in FY 2010?
$ Want to know what the long-term implications are for funding Missouri’s Critical Services?
$ Want to know what you can do about it?
JOIN US ON:
Wednesday, July 9, 3:00 pm TO 5:00 pm
Location:

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July 26 - Juan Alonzo - Creekmore Event

More info to follow.

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July 19 - Breakfast reception for Alonzo, 10:00 am, at Dawn Fricke's House
MORE DETAIL TO FOLLOW

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COMING UP IN JULY

July 18-20 - Cass Co. Fair Pleasant Hill
More to follow.

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COFFEE WITH KRISTI, SATURDAY, JUNE 28
The Cass Co. Democratic Women's Club will host Kristi Kenney, candidate for 120th District State Representative for a Coffee at BJ's Diner in Archie, Saturday, June 28, from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Take Highway 71 to the Archie exit, turn east to the first intersection, then turn north. BJ's Diner will be on your left. Come visit with Kristi and enjoy a hot cup of brew.

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LUKE LUAU, TUESDAY, JUNE 24
You are invited to join State Representative Luke Scavuzzo as he kicks off his 2008 campaign on Tuesday, June 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm, located at The Galvez on the Harrisonville Square. Be sure to wear your Hawaiian shirt. The leis will be provided. Your financial support is appreciated at any level (Sponsor-$325, Host-$150, Friend-$50, Individual-$20). We hope to see you there. Refreshments and a cash bar will be provided. Please RSVP to Debbi at 816-380-6790.

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And mark the date of Saturday, October 4 for the Third Congressional District Democratic Dinner at Jack Reardon Convention Center.

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Saturday, September 27 will be the annual Freedom Fund Dinner for the KCK NAACP at Jack Reardon Center.

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The Greater Kansas City Labor Day Parade and Picnic will be on Monday, September 1. Contact Vicki Tarpley at 816-213-3011 or email lynnmarketing@comcast.net

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Saturday, July 26 - Bus Trip to Nicodemus, Kansas

The Wyandotte County Democratic Black Caucus sponsors a bus trip to the Annual Homecoming Celebration in Nicodemus. Nicodemus was the first black settlement in Kansas. Bus leaves at 5 am from KCK; returns at 10 pm. The bus trip costs $60 per person. Contact Shirley Ikerd at 788-7330 or Barbara Ikerd at 522-2512 or belbaybee2@aol.com for more information.

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In addition, there will be a tribute celebration/performance for Millage Gilbert's 70th birthday on Sunday, June 29th from 6 to 10 pm at Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester, in the East Bottoms of Kansas City, Missouri. Admission is six dollars, $10 per couple.

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Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28 - 6-10 pm Friday, 1-10 pm Saturday

Eighth (Almost) Annual KCK Street Blues Festival
The weekend of June 27-28 is the return of the Annual KCK Street Blues Festival, at a new location this year. The festival will be held at 13th and State Avenue and admission is free.

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Croatian Day Picnic - 5 pm-11 pm

After the 4 pm Mass at St. John's, the St. John's Catholic Club sponsors the annual Croatian Day Picnic on the Strawberry Hill Museum grounds at 4th Street and Barnett. Admission is free, and the picnic features food and drinks, raffles and dancing. Music is by the Don Lipovic Band.