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Olathe News - Feb. 4 '08

  • City of Olathe LogoPublic Art and Culture Commission Accepting Proposals for Grants
  • City of Olathe Declares Month of February as African-American History Month
  • Lecture Series Celebrates African-American History Month
  • Sesquicentennial Cookbook Good Option for Valentine's Day Shopping

 

Public Art and Culture Commission Accepting Proposals for Grants

The City of Olathe is accepting proposals for public art grant funds for 2008.  The Olathe Public Art and Cultural Commission will review grant applications and make recommendations to the City Council for funding.  Applications are available from the Parks and Recreation office and are due by Friday, February 29, 2008.

Art funding must benefit the Olathe community, its artists and audiences.  Only 501(c) (3) agencies may qualify, although the Commission itself may also submit and qualify for programs.  The Commission was established by the City Council to help make recommendations on arts funding as well as advising on establishing policies and regulations relating to public art and cultural programs in Olathe.

For more information call the Olathe Parks and Recreation Department at 913-971-6263.

 

City of Olathe Declares Month of February as African-American History Month in the City

The Olathe City Council will present a proclamation celebrating the month of February as African-American History Month at the City Council meeting on February 5 in the Council Chamber of Olathe City Hall.

Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland will present the proclamation to Anthony L. Moore, Ph.D., Professor of Education/Director of Multicultural Affairs at MidAmerica Nazarene University and business owners Don Person and Terri Person.

Don and Terri, owners of Forever Yours Glass Etchings; Bill Buckner, President/CEO of UnifiedTek Corp.; and Kirk Perucca of Kirk Perucca Associates are the sponsors of the African-American History Month Lecture Series. (See details below.)

The historic achievements and contributions of African-Americans were first celebrated and recognized in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson with the inception of Negro History Week.

The proclamation states: "The City of Olathe is proud to join the Olathe Diversity Committee and the Olathe Human Relations Commission and other community leaders in promoting greater awareness and appreciation of the vital role African-Americans have played in shaping the history and direction of our nation."

And in doing so, the City calls upon all residents to embrace and honor these significant contributions to our community and our nation.

For more information, call the City Manager's Office at (913) 971-8700.

 

MidAmerica Nazarene University and City of Olathe Present Lecture Series to Celebrate African-American History Month

Learn about the rich history and contributions of African-Americans in Kansas and Olathe and promote cultural awareness and unity during the 2008 African-American History Month Lecture Series.

The lecture series, presented by MidAmerica Nazarene University and the City of Olathe, will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bell Cultural Events Center, 2000 Pioneer Blvd., on the campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University.

All of the sessions are free and open to the public.

The following are the sessions:

  • Freedom in Kansas After Emancipation - February 5
    Discover experiences of African-Americans who journeyed to Kansas after Emancipation looking for freedom. Presenter: Carmaletta Williams, Johnson County Community College
  • Black Newspapers & African-American Communities in Kansas - February 12
    Learn about 19th Century newspapers, the African-American press pioneers and the communities served by these publications. Presenter: Aleen Ratzlaff, Tabor College 
  • Race Relations in Kansas: Past & Present - February 26
    Examine the state's diversity practices and explore Kansas's image of equality and tolerance. Presenter: Jim Leiker, Johnson County Community College

The sponsors for the lecture series are Don & Terri Person owners of Forever Yours Glass Etchings, Bill Buckner, President/CEO of UnifiedTek Corp., and Kirk Perucca of Kirk Perucca Associates.

For information, call (913) 971- 3521.

 

Sesquicentennial Cookbook Good Option for Valentine's Day Shopping

Looking for a unique gift for Valentine's Day?  A great choice would be the 150th Anniversary Cookbook - one of the items created to commemorate Olathe's 150th birthday. The cookbook is a compilation of recipes from now and 1892 and is available for $15 or 2 for $25. 

You can purchase the cookbook at Olathe City Hall, 100 E. Santa Fe.

For more information, call (913) 971-8506.

 

 

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