CARING COUNCIL CONFERENCE FEB. 18

The effect of laughter on stress reduction highlights the keynote presentation of the fifth annual Community Caring Council conference.

The conference is scheduled Feb. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Show Me Center.

Keynote speaker is Marilyn Grey, an educator, school psychologist, college faculty member and author of the book "It's All In Your Head."

A panel of legislators is scheduled to discuss welfare reform.

The luncheon speaker is Shelba Branscum. A panel of Community Caring Council members will discuss "Progress in the Community."

Registration fee is $40, which includes lunch. Proceeds generated from the conference are used to develop future educational presentations to strengthen the community service network.

For more information call 651-2099.