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Western Kasnsas Community Events

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  Garden City USD 457 Mini-Clinics during School enrollment Tuesday July 12 th , 12-7p.m. Wednesday July 13 th  11am to 6 p.m. Thursday July 14 th , 7am- 2p.m.   “I KanBe Healthy” Community Event July 16 th  from 10am to 2 p.m.    Dodge City USD 443 Mini-Clinics during School Enrollment Tuesday July 19 th  7am to 2 p.m. Wednesday July 20 th  from 12p.m. to 7p.m. Thursday July 21 st  from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.   Consulado Mexicano to Garden City Vaccination Event Saturday July 23rd,  from 9am to 5 p.m.   Liberal USD 480 School Enrollment July 27 th  from 9 to 5  July 28 th  from 9 to 5    I KANBE Healthy Community Event July 30 th  from 10am to 2 p.m.
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NWA Intercity Visit/Next Gen Under 30 Kansas - Nominations OPEN

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There is a new initiative in Kansas to recognize young adults between the ages of 18 -30 throughout the state who are contributing to their local communities as employees, entrepreneurs, and community volunteers. The program is called  NextGen Under 30 Kansas.   See   nextgenunder30ks.com   The purpose of the recognition is to call attention to the young talent already residing in the State of Kansas.  Encouraging the retention of our best and brightest to remain in Kansas while developing their careers and raising their families.  We want Kansas to remain their “Home.”   Thereby strengthening not only the economy of our local communities but the economic future of the entire State.   Nominate Now! This program is endorsed by Lt Gov David Toland and the Kansas Dept of Commerce which you will see in this video below . 
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Rockefeller Foundation and Project ACT - Free Home COVID for most vulnerable

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Project ACT is a collaborative effort to get at home COVID tests into the homes of those who are most vulnerable, or who live more than 30 miles from one of our free testing sites.
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COMET Exercise Study

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Today, I wanted to highlight an   exercise study called COMET   (see flyer attached). We are especially looking for   English-speaking Latinos without memory impairment , ages 65-80 in the KC region that are willing to be more active. The   goal   is to understand the effect of different types of exercise on memory and thinking.   Like our other studies, participating has  no cost .  Compensation  includes a free 1 year gym membership and up to $500 for participating in the assessments.   For  more info , they can call at 913-588-0555 (option 1), or email  kuadrc@kumc.edu
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Colombian Independence Block Party 2022

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Colombian Independence Block Party 2022 Colombian Food, Live Music, and Much More! Saturday, July 9th 2PM - 8PM West Bottoms, Kansas City
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Great Resource for COVID under 5 Vaccine Information

  https://healthychildren.org/ English/tips-tools/ask-the- pediatrician/Pages/what- should-parents-know-about-the- covid-vaccine-for-kids-under- 5.aspx  
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CAREER OPPORTUNITUES

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  Child Start  is hiring – see attached flyer   Virtual Statewide Job Fair, Kansasworks  – July 20-21, see flyer attached   Ketch  – see attached flyer iSi Environmental  currently searching for the following positions. Feel free to post or email out the link: Paint Booth Maintenance Technician – $15/Hour –  https://bit.ly/39N8Wqv Industrial Hygienist - Pay DOE –  https://bit.ly/3O7IR47 Industrial Cleaning Technician – $18/Hour –  https://bit.ly/3NV3rEJ Hazardous Material Cleaning Technician – $15/Hour –  https://bit.ly/3zONUjF Hazardous Waste Technician – $16/Hour –  https://bit.ly/3OvXoq9 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – $18/Hour –   https://bit.ly/3zUXljL
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