From Our Community

Friends of NKC Public Library Host Holiday Tea
The Friends of the North Kansas City Public Library will sponsor the Sixth Annual Holiday Tea at the North Kansas City Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from 1- 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to partake in sandwiches, desserts, punch, and hot tea. Music will be provided by the North Kansas City High School orchestra. The Holiday Tea will be located in the lower level meeting room. All ages are welcome, and it is free and open to the public.

In addition, the Library is raffling off 10 assorted gift baskets. The baskets are: Knitting Basket, Cozy Up with a Book and Hot Chocolate, Pampering Basket, Girls Night In, Movie Night for Two, Movie Night for Three, Afternoon Tea, All Aboard the Train, Teen Reads, and Curl Up with a Good Book. They will be on display at the Library, so come by and take a look. In front of each basket is a voting jar, letting you know what's in each basket. They'll make a great gift for you or someone you know.

Raffle tickets are only 50 cents and can be purchased at the main circulation desk in the Library. The drawing will be held Monday, Dec. 7. Proceeds go to the Friends of the North Kansas City Public Library.

Reservations can be made three ways: phone the North Kansas City Public Library at 221-3360; go to www.northkclibrary.org and fill out the reservation form on the Library Events calendar; or e-mail Paula at paulakemper@northkclibrary.org.
*Submitted by: North Kansas City Public Library

Holiday Hoops Is Coming to the Gladstone Community Center
Instead of decking the halls, grab your basketball and head to the Gladstone Community Center for its first annual Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp, which will be held Dec. 22-23, 2009.

This one-day basketball camp will be divided into two sessions and focus on game fundamentals. Dribbling, passing, and shooting will be taught in the morning, and the afternoon will enhance defensive skills, and conclude in a few full court games.

Session I on Dec. 22, is open for boys or girls grades 1st through 4th. Session II on Dec. 23, will host boys and girls grades 5th through 8th. Both sessions run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $30 for Community Center members and $35 for non-members. All campers will receive a complimentary camp T-shirt.

To register, come to the Gladstone Community Center to complete a registration form and submit payment or visit online at http://www.gladstonecommunitycenter.com/ to mail your registration and payment.

For additional questions, please contact the Gladstone Community Center Camp Coach Steve McArthur at (816) 423-4206. Holiday Hoops is just around the corner! Space is limited; register now to reserve your spot.
*Submitted by: Gladstone Community Center