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Missouri Wolverines Football & Cheerleading Sign-ups
Are you ready to play some football? The NSYFL Missouri Wolverines are having sign-ups for their 2010 youth football program on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1, at Pleasant Valley Park from 12-3 p.m. both days. The club provides tackle football for the following grades 7th–8th, 5th–6th, 3rd–4th, and flag football for K-2nd grades. The Missouri Wolverines organization has sent at least one level to the NSYFL Super Bowl the last four years. It takes speed, stamina, skill and heart to play football – are you ready? For more information, contact Ty Gifford (7th-8th) at (816) 719-3263, Vince Agrusa (5th-6th) at (913) 530-6726, Phil Infranca (3rd-4th) at (816) 517-0102, Anthony Gicinto (Flag) at (816) 678-4233 or visit our Web site at http://www.missouriwolverines.com/.

Cheerleading
Does your child love to cheer? The NSYFL Missouri Wolverines Cheer program is having sign-ups for their 2010 cheer squads on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1, at Pleasant Valley Park from 12-3 p.m. both days. We provide cheer for grades K-8. Each squad will focus on dance, tumbling, jumps, motions, stunting and sportsmanship. Squads cheer at several football games and participate in a competition at the end of the season. Participating in these activities builds confidence and teamwork without the pressure and cost of multiple practices and competitions. Come be a part of an amazing experience – Missouri Wolverine Cheerleading! Are you an experienced cheerleader over 18 years of age? We also are looking for coaches. For more information, contact Susan Gifford at (816) 807-5012 or e-mail cheerleading@missouriwolverines.com.


Gladstone Hosts Independence Day Celebration
Gladstone will celebrate July 4 with a big bang by providing family fun and entertainment for all ages. Music, fireworks and more will be offered, including a large variety of concessions. Admission is FREE. Festivities begin at 8:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Park (76th and N. Troost).

The evening includes a concert by the North Star Community Band, presentation of colors, and to cap off the evening, a magnificent fireworks display at dusk. Bring your family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs, and don’t forget the picnic baskets, to enjoy the spirit of patriotism and community in the park.

Parking is available at Oak Park High School. To ensure your safety, Gladstone Public Safety Officers will be directing traffic. For questions or concerns regarding the celebration, please contact the Gladstone Parks & Recreation Department at (816) 423-4091.