On Sunday December 13, 2009, the Riverside Police and Fire Department will participate in their annual shop with a cop/firefighter program.

This is the third year Riverside Police Officers and Firefighters have participated in this worthwhile event, which has been able to serve the citizens of Riverside in such a unique fashion.  This year Riverside Police Officers and Firefighters will shop with approximately 60 Riverside school age children in an effort to help provide Christmas gifts to those selected for the program.  This event will take place on Sunday December 13 at the Wal-Mart Super Store located at 8551 N. Boardwalk in the Northland. 

Proceeds to fund this event have been raised throughout the year by the Riverside Fire/Police Athletic League as well as donations from Riverside businesses.  One business in particular, the Patriots Bank has elected to donate their Christmas party funds.  The employees gave $160.00, with the bank matching that, for a total of $320.00.  The Patriots Bank also has a donation container in their lobby for customers to contribute.

A $3,500 donation from Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa will help Riverside’s Police Athletic League (PAL) reach more area children and teens with expanded youth mentoring activities.  Representatives from Argosy presented the donation to the City at last night’s Board of Aldermen meeting.

Through PAL, police and firefighters from Riverside’s public safety department team up to connect with community children and teens by offering free youth activities throughout the year including skate and pool parties; a National Night Out – a fun event that encourages citizens to promote a drug-free and crime-free community; Trunk or Treat and a Kansas City T-Bones baseball game.

According to Riverside Police Chief Greg Mills, the donation will be especially useful because PAL has grown so much and is in need of more resources to support additional PAL programs for a growing number of children and teens who want to get involved.

Argosy is dedicated with its “hearts and hands” to assisting with the improvement of quality of life for individuals throughout Kansas City and supporting programs in Kansas City and nearby communities.

Argosy representatives present Mayor Rose and Chief Mills with a $3,500 donation for the PAL program.

Mark your calendars now for the 5^th Annual Riverside Chamber of Commerce and Riverside Police Athletic League Four-Person Scramble Golf Tournament.  The Tournament takes place on Monday, July 6 at the National II Golf Course in Parkville, Mo.  The registration fee is $100 per person (before June 22) and includes green fees, golf cart, drink tickets, continental breakfast, box lunch and Hawg’s BBQ after the tournament.  Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by a shot-gun start at 10 a.m.  Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, closest to the pin and recognition for winners in flights A and B. 

Download your registration form now!  Your paid fee guarantees your registration.

Questions?  Contact Lori Rardeen at the Riverside Community Center at 816-741-4172 or Cindi Rice, Riverside Chamber of Commerce, at 816-746-1577.

Get involved with the Public Safety Department through monthly PAL events.  The Police Athletic League (PAL) helps members of the Department connect with kids in the community.  All of the activities are free to PAL members.  Not a PAL members?  Join for FREE at any PAL event.

PAL 2009 Events

Skate Party
February 17
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
River Roll Skate Center

Skate Party
March 24
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
River Roll Skate Center

Easter Egg Hunt
April 11
10:00 a.m. to Noon
E. H. Young Park

MOCSA (Project Aware)
April 18
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Riverside Police Station (Training Room #1)

Summer Kick-off (Cook-out/games/Inflatables)
May 30
11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Renner Brenner Park

Pool Party
June 30
6 to 8 p.m.
Riverside Community Center

Pool Party
July 21
6 to 8 p.m.
Riverside Community Center

National Night Out
August 4
5 to 8 p.m.
Riverside Community Center

911 at the Ball Park: T-Bones Game
August (TBD)

Riverfest/Fun Run
Sept. 19
9:00 to 9:30 a.m.
E. H. Young Park

Trunk or Treat
October 27
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Riverside Community Center

 November
(Event to be determined)

Need more information?  Contact the Riverside Department of Public Safety at 816-741-1191.

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