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Chromebook laptop to use inside the Library Center, Library Station, Brentwood and Republic branches; or check out an iPad to use while working in the Library Center. ••• October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to focus on raising awareness about the devastating effects of bullying on kids and teens. From Oct. 2-27, the Library District will sponsor programs for different ages, from art activities to coping skills sessions to anti-bullying discussions. Save the date on Oct. 27 for an evening with Tina Meier at 6 p.m. at the Brentwood Branch. The event will be simulcast live to the Library Center, Library Station and Midtown Carnegie Branch. Tina, whose daughter Megan committed suicide after being bullied online, will share her story and offer insights for
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National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15 Springfield, MO— Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in
1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Also Columbus Day or Dia de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
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Greek Festival Brings ‘Opa’ To Community Springfield, MO— “Opa!”, the all-purpose exclamation of delight, can be heard numerous times every fall during the weekend after Labor Day at the Greek Festival held on the parking lot of St. Thomas See stor y on page 5
Celebration Of Ozarks Culture marks 17th year Annual festival celebrates traditions of the Ozarks Springfield —The talents and wares of more than 300 See stor y on page 2
Japanese Fall Festival Sept 12 The Springfield Sister Cities Association is currently planning this year’s Japanese Fall Festival that will be held September 12-14, 2014 in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at 2400 S. Scenic, See stor y on page 14
The Greater Ozarks Blues Festival Sept 5&6 Springfield, MO—The Blues Society of the Ozarks and LZ639 presents The Greater Ozarks Blues Festival Friday and Saturday, September 5 & 6 at the American Legion Post 639, 2660 South Scenic! According to the Blues Society of the Ozarks president, Brenda Seely, "The post is helping us present this years festival, this is a very unique place and we are honored to be there!" This year's all-star lineup kicks off Friday evening Sept. 5 at 5:00 p.m. Kentucky Gentlemen; 6:00 p.m. JD & the Mudhounds w/special guest Tom Whitrock; 7:20 p.m. The ABS Band; 9:10 Nathan Bryce & Loaded Dice. On Saturday, continued on page 2
Local NAACP leader: City could be ‘model’ on diversity By Samuel Knox UniteManaging Editor On August 18, Springfield Branch NAACP president, Cheryl Clay was interviewed by Jonathan Shorman, reporter, with the Springfield News-Leader. As she reflected on the continued turmoil in Ferguson, Missouri, Mrs Clay stated that, “Springfield is poised to be-
come a role model on diversity wide news for the killing of issues.” Michael Brown and the The Unite Pubsubsequent events that lication staff asked resulted it has brought Mrs Clay if she would to the fore front the share some additional root cause of the systhoughts about her temic racial problems comments and hopeful that affect our nation. outlook for the SpringA lot of people are Cheryl Clay field community. unaware that organiCher yl Clay: After Ferguzations in the Springfield area son, Missouri has made nation continued on page 2