Save the Date

By: Heather Sprigler

Posted: 3/31/08

Tuesday, April 1

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Classes: This is the first in a seven-week program. Program is from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. in room 161 of the University Center.

Wednesday, April 2

UMKC American Medical Association Blood Drive: Blood drive is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UMKC Medical School, Bamberger classroom (M4-CO5), 2411 Holmes St.

Free Fitness Demo at Swinney: Tae Bo Basics demo is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in aerobic room 304. Bring a towel and water.

Thursday, April 3

Nelson-Atkins Free Open House: Free open house for students from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St.

Friday, April 4

UMKC Friends of the Library: This final book sale of the semester is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the ground floor of the Miller Nichols Library.

Women's Center Film Series: "No! Confronting Sexual Assault in Our Community" starts at noon in University Center room 161.
Saturday, April 5

Walk for Words: Fundraising benefit for the Writer's Place. Pledge sheet can be downloaded on their Web site: http://www.thewritersplace.org. Walk-a-thon starts at 10 a.m. at the Writer's Place, 3607 Pennsylvania Ave., $20 registration fee.

"Biographical Landscape: The Photography of Stephen Shore": Photo display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd.

Sunday, April 6

Cultural Conversations: This week's topic is Milestones and Passages. Program begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.

"Five Card Stud": Come see this film showing at 1:30 p.m. at the Writer's Place, 3607 Pennsylvania Ave.

Truman Forum: The grand opening of the Truman Forum is at 4 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.

Monday, April 7

Book Discussion: This week's book is "At the Water's Edge" by Carl Zimmer. Discussion is from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Linda Hall Library.

hsprigler@unews.com