This morning at the SMCKC breakfast we got the chance to check out the kool new augmented reality greeting cards that Hallmark Cards is starting to put out.

Its a pretty kool technology that I have no doubt we are gonna see more and more of.

Here is a little video I put together to show the cards in action (not the easiest to operate two cams so bare with me hehe) – thanks to Kevin Cobb and Justin Goldsborough

[augmented reality - wikipedia]

So unless you are living on another planet you have probably heard about the destructive earthquake that hit Haiti the other day.

One thing that Kansas City is known for is when someone is in need we the citizens of KC get to work and show what a great city of people we have here and this tragedy is no different.

My buddy Kurt aka kcklo63 on twitter is putting together a care package party to collect and box up care packages to be sent to Haiti.

Truly a grass-roots effort, members of the KC community will come together to put together care packages that will be donated to Heart To Heart, an Olathe non-profit organization, to be shipped to Haiti for earthquake relief efforts.

When?
Jan 17, 2010
3pm - 6pm

Where?
Scion Lab
Oak Street and 18th Street
Kansas City, MO

for more info, donate, ect. check here
[KC For Haiti Care Package Party]

Find out more about Haiti on Wikipedia
[Wikipedia - Haiti]

So recently Tamara from SNKC approached me about a deal they have with a local pizza establishment The Art Of Pizza (1801 Baltimore) which basically is you go in and enjoy some great pizza and in return 15% of your bill is given back to a great non profit in Spay and Neuter of Kansas City.

You can’t really go wrong there!!! Its a win/win situation.

Now where do you get the coupon to partake in this deal?  Well i am happy to say that my site is hosting the coupon and you can grab it right here —-> [15% to SNKC]  fyi this an ongoing thing and does not have an expiration date
[photos via Lunch Blog]

So I recently was asked if I wanted to join a network that was being put together of some websites here in the Kansas City area called the Bandit Network.  We all know each other through doing movie reviews and we all have our thoughts and ideas on the new movies, events, and tv shows but also have other things we are interested in as well.

Putting a network of sites together helps in spreading the word about different thoughts, ideas, ect and helps in the promotion of each sites materials.

I Look forward to sharing stuff from the other sites included as they are some great and talented people.

Sites included in the network (so far) are:

Lost In Reviews [twitter]
Frothy Girlz [twitter]
Down Right Creepy [twitter]
(jeff)isageek.net [twitter]

You can also follow the Bandit Network on Twitter

So tonight I have decided to check out Make:KC which I have heard about from my fellow kc tweeter/geek Vince or as he is known on twitter someoneknows.

Now what is Make:KC you ask?  Are you familiar with Make which is a site/blog/magazine/ect dedicated to people making things (a wide range of things) and of course it is right up a geeks alley.

Now I dont claim to be someone who can just make something or is any good at it (yet) but hey I am always up for learning new things and who knows maybe someday I will be a Make Ninja or something…a geek can dream!

So anyways if you are interested in checking it out the Show and Tell they are having tonight is at the H.M.S. Beagle store in Parkville, MO (180 english landing drive) and it is from 6 to 8pm so hey if you got some time tonight maybe come check it out!

Thats right this Thursday (Nov 5th, 2009) you are invited to the 2009 Trailer Show Extravaganza hosted by the Film Society of Kansas City.  I don’t really know much about it but Allison and I plan to attend and based on the details sounds like a good time! (Love Trailers)

Here are the details……

When : Thursday November 5th, 2009 @ 7pm

Where : Screenland at the Crossroads

Hosted By : The Film Society of Kansas City & Shawn Edwards and Russ Simmons of Fox 4’s Screening Room

There will be trailers, raffles, prizes, and treats!

** RSVP to RSVPKC@AlliedIM.com or 816.474.9995 **

click and print this off

make sure you get there early as seating is first come, first serve

You heard it right Nov 12th Dunkin Donuts opens once again in the Kansas City area and the first store will be located at 7720 West 151st Street in Overland Park.  I myself plan to be there when they open the doors at 5am to get me some munchkins!

For the opening day they plan to have a collection for Harvesters as well as Kansas City Legend George Brett will be in attendance.  For more information on the big day you can follow DDinKC or check out the site cupofkc.  You can also follow Dunkin Donuts on twitter for general information.

So who else is planning to be there for the grand opening?  Maybe we can get a tweetup for the big day.

So I just heard the news that Kansas City will be having its 2nd Brightkite meetup known as a KiteUp and it will be Tuesday Nov 3rd at the Westport Flea Market!  Now the last event was awesome and I met some of the great people in our local  Brightkite community and this one from the sound of it should be off the charts…a dont miss event.

Here are the details…..

When : Tuesday November 3rd, 2009

Time : 5pm to 10pm

Where : Westport Flea Market Bar and Grill (817 Westport Rd)

Cost : Canned or boxed food donation for Harvesters Community Food Network.

[RSVP Here]

We have a goal of 300 pounds of food for Harvesters. If everyone brings just 4 cans, we’ll be over the top!

We’ve got a team working to make this party something special. I’ve heard rumor that there will be NEW BrightKite Tshirts! We’re also gathering donations from some great Kansas City businesses for a raffle…more details to come on that.

So, grab a bag, thin your pantry and join us for Burgers, Brews and BrightKite!

Also note that the full menu will be available and Tuesdays are 2fer burger night so come hungry!

This like the last event will be a lot of fun and I hope to see you all there.

[Event Page]

Dont forget tonight is StartupKC Happy Hour (takes place every 2nd wed of the month) at the Velvet Dog. Everyone is welcome and there is always some good discussion. Hope to see you there! Its from 5:30p to whenever.

To find out about other events going on here in Kansas City make sure to check out the KC Tech Cal which is your source to all the tech/social media events in the city.

I guess when I think of Zombies roaming the streets of Kansas City I don’t think hey that is kool but in the case of this coming Saturday October 10th it will be a good thing for a good cause in Uplift which helps the homeless of Kansas City.

So the details on the zombie walk are as follows….meet at the JC Nichols Fountain at 2pm on Saturday October 10th and bring 5 non-perishable items to participate.  Then all you have to do is have a good time and give to a great cause.  Pretty simple huh?

Never actually been to a zombie walk and wonder what to expect?  Well here is a video I took at the last zombie walk that took place in the crossroads district:

I also grabbed some video of a little zombie action helping to promote the walk the other night in the P&L disctrict while catching the movie Zombieland (check out my review).

zombies invade downtown kc on 12seconds.tv

zombies in downtown kc on 12seconds.tv

So there you have it! Hope to see you down at the zombie walk for what is sure to be a good time seeing all the great zombies as well as peoples reactions to a group of zombies walking down the streets of Kansas City.

For more information on the walk check out kczombiewalk4hunger.com

[side note]
There will also be a zombie prom of the dead in the evening starting at 7pm at the Alcott Arts Center (180 South 18th st. – kcks 66102).  They will be taking donations at the door.