On the Street

Domestic violence stamp

The Springfield post office has joined a nationwide effort to fight domestic violence through sales of the new Stop Family Violence "semipostal" stamp. According to a release from the Springfield operations of the U.S. Postal Service, as a semipostal stamp, the difference between the 45-cent stamp and the 37-cent postage fee, or 8 cents, will be contributed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for domestic violence programs. This is the third semipostal stamp in U.S. history.

The stamp can be viewed online at www.usps.com/shop, in the Collector's Corner.

The stamps also can be purchased online at that address, or purchased at area post office branches.

Legislators' forum

The Springfield League of Women Voters will hold its annual legislators' forum at 9 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Mid-America Cancer Center, 2055 S. Fremont Ave. The event will feature state senators and representatives from the Greene County area, who will review the 2003 legislative year, talk about the upcoming legislative session and answer questions from attendees.

Voices of Alzheimer's'

In recognition of November as National Alzheimer's Disease Month as the result of the signing of a proclamation in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan the Alzheimer's Association's southwest Missouri Chapter is presenting "Voices of Alzheimer's," 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Mid-America Cancer Center, 2055 S. Fremont Ave. A panel of individuals with early-stage dementia will discuss their diagnoses and coping strategies.

The panel will be moderated by Michael Whetstone PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist with St. John's Health Center's Memory Disorders Center. The program also will include a candlelight ceremony honoring Alzheimer's patients and their care partners. The event is free and open to the public.

Slice of Nice

Local restaurants will compete in the third annual Wingapalooza to benefit Springfield Boys and Girls Club 5-10 p.m. Nov. 12 at Remingtons at 1655 W. Republic Road. Presented by the Sertoma Club of Springfield, this event features wings from local restaurants.

The wings will be judged by a panel of local celebrities, but attendees will be able to enjoy the wings and entertainment by local recording artists Allen Ross, Rags to Riches and 7D Funk. There also will be a silent auction. Advance tickets are $10; admission on the day of the event is $12.

While supplies last, ticket prices will include a CD of 13 songs by several local bands. Advance tickets are available at PriceCutter Stores and from Sertoma Club members.

For more information, call the Sertoma office at 417-863-1231.