tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144047422024-03-21T13:34:11.401-05:00Kansas City Calendar of EventsGOAL: to help promote awareness and attendance for charitable, fundraising, civic, sporting and social events; to avoid scheduling conflicts on events and to help recruit new volunteers for some worthy causes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404742.post-1142561504490153452011-01-01T23:30:00.427-06:002022-03-01T22:31:36.045-06:00Welcome to the KC Calendar of Events!<span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-size: 180%;"><b>Check out the things to do<br />
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THIS week, NEXT weekend and <em>MONTHS</em> ahead!</b></span><br />
<br /><b><span style="font-size: 130%;">Get ALL of the DETAILS for events at</span></b><br />
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(Click on)</span><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2021/09/performances-musical-scroll-around-this.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">THEATRE</span></b></a> ~ <b><span style="font-size: large;">through 2022!!</span></b><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2007/01/volunteer.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">VOLUNTEER!</span></b></a><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/calendar-of-events-march_23.html"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Calendar of Events - March</span></b></a><br /><br />
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<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/calendar-of-events-april_78.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Calendar of Events - April</span></b></a><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/calendar-of-events-may_4.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Calendar of Events - May</span></b></a><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/calendar-of-events-june_48.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Calendar of Events - June</span></b></a><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/calendar-of-events-july_93.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Calendar of Events - July</span></b></a><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/calendar-of-events-august_22.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Calendar of Events - August</span></b></a><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/calendar-of-events-september_58.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Calendar of Events - September</span></b></a><br /><br />
<a href="https://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/german-ethnic-events.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">German Ethnic Events</span></b></a><br /><br />
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Is there anything you would like to <strong>add/correct</strong> to the Calendar of Events??<br />
<strong>Benefits, especially!</strong> <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">To CORRECT or ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for an event:</span></strong><br />
No need to send the complete info all over again....just any corrections/additions <strong>and the DATE</strong>, ok?<br />
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<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>To ADD AN EVENT to Lucys List:</strong></span> It might seem a little long-winded, but it's better than forgetting something! PLEASE read instructions before filling out the form!<br />
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1. <strong>Please check FIRST to see if it's already on the site!</strong> This saves everyone a lot of time.<br />
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2. If it is <strong>already on the site</strong>, no need to send the complete info all over again....just any corrections/additions <strong>and the date</strong>, ok?<br />
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3. Sending <strong>ONLY</strong> a "<strong>press release</strong>", "flyer", a ".pdf "; or a ".gif" is <strong>NOT recommended!</strong><br />
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4. If you would like to add in a <strong>picture/flyer/poster art</strong>, please send it in <strong>JPEG or GIF format</strong>. <br />
PLEASE NOTE: <br />
a format of <strong>.pdf will NOT be able to be inserted</strong>. <br />
<strong>Please keep the file size 500kb or less.</strong> <br />
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5. Please <strong>DO NOT use all caps!</strong> <br />
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6. For the DATE of the event-<br />
Please <strong>do NOT include</strong> <strong>the day of the week</strong> - example - "Monday" <br />
or <br />
add an <strong>st, nd, rd</strong> - example - <strong>Sept 3-22.... <em>NOT</em> Sept 3rd-22nd</strong>):<br />
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7. For the TIME of the event: <br />
Please <strong>leave out the punctuation</strong> and <strong>do not use caps</strong> - <br />
Example - <strong>4pm ...<em>NOT</em> 4 P.M. <em>OR</em> 4 p.m.</strong><br />
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8. <strong>Please don't REPEAT any info already given in the form</strong> (i.e., <strong>repeating the date, place, time and/or address</strong> in the description or additional information - it's a waste of your time and mine if it has already been noted)<br />
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<span style="font-size:180%;">There are now <em><span style="color:#660000;">2 ways</span></em> to send in the info:</span><br />
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<strong>Copy and paste the information below into an email ~ <br />
Then fill it out<span style="color:#990000;"> (keep the prompts on Form A!)</span></strong><br />
<strong>Use the instructions 1-8 above.</strong><br />
send it to me at <a href="mailto:kolucy@sbcglobal.net"><strong>kolucy@sbcglobal.net</strong></a><br />
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<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Form A:</strong></span> <br />
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Date of event- <br />
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Name of event:<br />
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Location/Venue:<br />
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Street Address (and/or cross streets):<br />
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City-(KCMO? OPKS? KCKS? Otherwise, spell it out please):<br />
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(optional):Shortcut of Map to Location/Venue (or Zip Code):<br />
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Start/end time- (if a 2-day or more event, give start/end for each day):<br />
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(All? A portion? N/A?) of the proceeds are tax deductable:<br />
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A benefit for (what organization are the proceeds going to?):<br />
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Cost- (at the door? advance? where to buy in advance?):<br />
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Brief description (live entertainment? DJ? live/silent auction? Please <em><strong>don't repeat</strong></em> any info already given!):<br />
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Additional info- (parking free? Valet? Please <em><strong>don't repeat</strong></em> any info already given!):<br />
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Dress- (Black Tie? Creative Black Tie? Business Casual? Casual Dress? Weather appropriate?):<br />
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Registration, RSVP or information/deadlines- (RSVP to___ ? by (date) ___? Phone number___? email address_____? ):<br />
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(optional) Online registration site shortcut or site:<br />
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(No need to repeat the following if already shown above):<br />
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Contact name (optional):<br />
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Contact phone number:<br />
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Contact email address:<br />
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website (very helpful!): <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:180%;">~ OR ~</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Form B:</strong></span> <br />
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<strong>Copy and paste the information below into an email ~ </strong><br />
Then fill it out <strong>keeping the dash and semicolons intact.</strong><br />
<strong>Use the instructions 1-8 above.</strong><br />
Please <strong>leave in</strong> prompt in <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">blue</span></strong>, unless not applicable.<br />
<strong>Delete</strong> the other prompts.<br />
send it to me at <a href="mailto:kolucy@sbcglobal.net"><strong>kolucy@sbcglobal.net</strong></a><br />
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<strong>Date</strong> - <strong>Name of the event , Venue Name ,</strong> <strong>Street Address</strong> (and/or cross streets) , <strong>City</strong>: (KCMO? OPKS? Otherwise, spell it out please) ; <strong>Start Time</strong> (and End, if known) <strong><span style="color:#990000;">(if a 2-day or more event, please see below)</span></strong> ; <strong>Price</strong> (at the door? advance?) <strong><span style="color:#990000;">(if several, please see below)</span></strong> ; <strong>(all? a portion? N/A?)</strong> of the proceeds are <strong>tax deductable</strong> ; <span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>A benefit for</strong></span> (what organization are the proceeds going to) ; <strong>Brief description</strong> (live entertainment? DJ? live/silent auction? Please don't repeat any info already given! ) ; <strong>Additional info</strong>: (parking free? Valet? Please don't repeat any info already given!) ; <strong>Dress:</strong> (Black Tie? Creative Black Tie? Business Casual? Casual Dress? Weather appropriate? ; <strong>Contact Name</strong> : <strong>Contact phone number</strong> ; <strong>Contact Email</strong> ; <strong>website</strong> (if more than one, please separate by semicolon)<br />
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<strong><span style="color:#990000;">if a 2-day or more event, give start/end time for each day:</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color:#990000;">Price if different for seniors/adults/children (at the door? advance?) :</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Tickets are available in advance at</span></strong> ___________ <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">or the website(s) listed above</span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 130%;">Please note a <em>Special request</em></span> at</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">of Jackson County</span></b><br />
A not-for-profit organization that trains community volunteers. You do not have to be a lawyer or a social worker to be a volunteer. We welcome people from all walks of life. We are simply looking for people who care about children and have common sense; Jackson County CASA: 816-842-CASA (842-2272); <a href="mailto:info@jacksoncountycasa-mo.org">info@jacksoncountycasa-mo.org</a>; <a href="http://www.jacksoncountycasa-mo.org/">Jackson County CASA Website</a><br />
<b> As an ADVOCATE volunteer:</b> you will be thoroughly trained and well-supported by professional staff, who will help you through each case to advocate for abused and neglected children. <b>ADVOCATE volunteers become the voice for the children.</b><br />
<a href="http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.6350721/k.112A/What_Does_It_Mean_To_Be_a_CASA_Volunteer.htm"><b>READ MORE</b></a> about the requirements and the role itself.<br />
Requirements include:<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3ztCgkhGvobNmnw52DVsY7yKHV1PpR4luqovHc5O15n7PeyBGwTHVd18oHap8lHAldFJ6rusd9grkv3cGPtMQhyIDptduvsJzEzjDbe0RGxGv1OGzLNLhyulPZ3mWKaI9HPa/s1600/Jackson+County+CASA+3.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1130" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3ztCgkhGvobNmnw52DVsY7yKHV1PpR4luqovHc5O15n7PeyBGwTHVd18oHap8lHAldFJ6rusd9grkv3cGPtMQhyIDptduvsJzEzjDbe0RGxGv1OGzLNLhyulPZ3mWKaI9HPa/s320/Jackson+County+CASA+3.png" width="319" /></a>--Be 21 years old<br />
--Be willing to complete necessary background checks (criminal and Child Protective Services), provide references and participate in an interview <br />
--Complete a minimum of 30 hours of pre-service training<br />
--Be available for court appearances, with advance notice<br />
--Be willing to commit to the program until your first case is closed<br />
<a href="http://www.jacksoncountycasa-mo.org/volunteer-resources/resources-for-active-volunteers/"><b>RESOURCES FOR ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.jacksoncountycasa-mo.org/volunteer-resources/volunteer-faqs/"><b>FAQ's</b></a><br />
<b> Not ready to commit to becoming a volunteer advocate?</b><br />
<a href="http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5307647/k.5D85/Other_Volunteer_Opportunities.htm"><b>OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.jacksoncountycasa-mo.org/ways-to-support-casa/the-need-for-volunteers/casa-pre-qualification-form/"><b>CASA PRE-QUALIFICATION FORM</b></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Northland Infant Clothing Center</span></b><br />
In the house of prayer behind The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 7116 N State Route 9, Kansas City, Missouri 64152; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Episcopal+Church+of+the+Redeemer/@39.2256233,-94.6721843,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x527906ee5569fab3!8m2!3d39.2247589!4d-94.6607688">MAP</a>; A personal outreach to the youngest members of our community in need. The NICC has been helping families since 2004 by providing families with diapers, clothing and other personal care items. We offer <b>FREE</b> gently used clothing for sizes newborn to 5 toddler. We also offer underclothing, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mVDXrssM3A3N3bGybXuQQMMbdFYjrZTQnH_u04OMNBTJejbtzTonk2_fMYXmGfXA6u40LVxOV-vY539wxFXJvNbHcyYFAwi-NKZEjysahgwVEU5LA-pkr-Rq5VW6SsowyDYn/s1600/Open+Day+at+NICC.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mVDXrssM3A3N3bGybXuQQMMbdFYjrZTQnH_u04OMNBTJejbtzTonk2_fMYXmGfXA6u40LVxOV-vY539wxFXJvNbHcyYFAwi-NKZEjysahgwVEU5LA-pkr-Rq5VW6SsowyDYn/s320/Open+Day+at+NICC.jpg" width="320" /></a>socks, shoes, coats, diapers and wipes, blankets, books and other infant personal care items.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2320237327999375/?event_time_id=2696449037044867">Facebook Page</a>; <a href="http://redeemerkc.org/nicc.html">Website</a> <br />
If you would like to volunteer an hour or two a month, please contact the center at 816-741-5101 or call Cindy at 816-682-7797.<br />
<b>Hours of Operation and Donations accepted:</b><br />
First Monday of the Month - 10am-12pm<br />
2nd Tuesday of the Month - 2-4pm (and Open Day to public)<br />
3rd Wednesday of the Month - 5-7pm<br />
4th Thursday of each Month - 2-4pm<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FIND A FOOD PANTRY</span></b> to make non-perishable <b>FOOD DONATIONS:</b> <a href="https://www.foodpantries.org/">www.foodpantries.org</a><br />
Paper goods cannot be purchased with food stamps. If you have notebooks, notepads, etc to donate, please ask if they are accepted.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFZ7kvxzoPMINEvdMBhHt1OZHcnX2Nmrvq3s3f8xx3Rb9GGyTXzOvGi7xapY1Z_R3QKvgYo5ig09v4xQLcnuIZMERycSVPnaP5W1wjAHk_0K-xEwW7977imLO4LsVbv7_yvwW/s1600/Harvesters+Mobile+Food+Distribution.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFZ7kvxzoPMINEvdMBhHt1OZHcnX2Nmrvq3s3f8xx3Rb9GGyTXzOvGi7xapY1Z_R3QKvgYo5ig09v4xQLcnuIZMERycSVPnaP5W1wjAHk_0K-xEwW7977imLO4LsVbv7_yvwW/s200/Harvesters+Mobile+Food+Distribution.jpg" width="179" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">EVERY 3RD SATURDAY</span></b> <b>50 volunteers are needed to help distribute fresh produce from Harvesters to families in need in our community.</b><br />
-Harvesters Mobile Food Distribution, meet at the Wornall campus parking lot, Colonial Presbyterian, 9500 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, Missouri; 8-10:30am; <br />
🥕 Assist in distributing 250 boxes of food<br />
🥕 A great service opportunity for families with young children, teens, seniors and life groups.<br />
🥕 Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor event. <br />
🥕 Please <a href="https://colonialkc.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=364"><b>REGISTER HERE</b></a> <b>ahead of time!</b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxeQVVmr_lUWbW7eFy6zH2m4yYdkDAEkGSFwzRbO9nc2D0HC38e_VqxOyDOMqBx9D_ELARyvpAO-ukxoycY6YP0HOFywtEP_0txc-byl8HGQSoELsqZMe2ZEpLJ1KWg3KHqkH/s1600/Special+Olympics+Missouri.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxeQVVmr_lUWbW7eFy6zH2m4yYdkDAEkGSFwzRbO9nc2D0HC38e_VqxOyDOMqBx9D_ELARyvpAO-ukxoycY6YP0HOFywtEP_0txc-byl8HGQSoELsqZMe2ZEpLJ1KWg3KHqkH/s200/Special+Olympics+Missouri.jpg" width="164" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2018 Special Olympics Missouri Volunteers</b></span><br />
<a href="http://kcmetro.somo.volunteerhub.com/events/index">KC Metro Area Volunteer Opportunities</a><br />
Volunteers are the foundation of Special Olympics Missouri. We depend on thousands of volunteers to help coach, conduct events and serve on organizational and fundraising committees.<br />
Become a coach or volunteer and learn how you can make a difference!<br />
Before volunteering at one of our events, take the time to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx_JhDOO810&feature=youtu.be">watch this quick video</a> where athletes, coaches, Unified Partners and volunteers will tell you what you need to know before you show up on event day!<br />
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<b>American Red Cross</b>, Greater Kansas City Chapter<br />
211 W. Armour Blvd., Kansas City<br />
(816) 931-8400 or <a href="http://www.kcredcross.org/">www.kcredcross.org</a><br />
Help in a variety of programs.<br />
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<b>American Theatre Guild</b><br />
Street Team Membership<br />
Theater League is looking for volunteers to help with productions coming to your city. This is a perfect chance to be involved with theater productions and enjoy the thrill of live theater! If you think you might be interested in helping us on the ground, this would be the perfect experience for you!<br />
If you’re interested in finding out more information about this program,<br />
contact Theater League at 800.776.7469 or email <a href="mailto:info@americantheatreguild.org">info@americantheatreguild.org</a><br />
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<b>Animal Response Team Volunteer</b><br />
11936 Gillette St., Overland Park, KS 66213<br />
Contact: JC Burcham, <a href="mailto:jcburcham@gmail.com">jcburcham@gmail.com</a><br />
Your Pet Depends on You in a Disaster! One of our primary missions is to educate and prepare individuals to take care of their pets during disasters. In addition, we are able to assist with the following in the Johnson County, KS region:<br />
* Setup of temporary animal relief shelters<br />
* Evacuation of animals<br />
* Rescue of abandoned or stranded animals<br />
* Implementation of record keeping and identification system<br />
* Limited transportation of animals<br />
* Coordination of initial veterinary care for sick and injured animals<br />
* Coordination of animal food and supplies<br />
* Lost animal documentation<br />
* Reuniting animals with caregivers<br />
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<b>Arts Volunteer</b><br />
David Pruitt, 816-561-1033, <a href="mailto:volunteer@phoenixfamily.org">volunteer@phoenixfamily.org</a><br />
801 Pacific Street, Kansas City, MO 64106<br />
Skills Desired: Writing, Crafts<br />
Everyone loves art! Whether it's painting, sculpting, crafting, molding, or even a macaroni and glue combination made by a child, art is a wonderful release for all ages! At our communities, we are on the lookout for creative individuals who can work with groups of our seniors or youth and teach them a new way to express themselves. Why not share that love of writing or sketching or collaging with a excited audience? With as little as one time a month, you could share a love of art with our appreciative residents!<br />
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<b>AseraCare Hospice</b><br />
<a href="http://www.aseracare.com/">www.aseracare.com</a><br />
<b>Kansas City:</b> 11020 Ambassador Drive, Suite 305, Kansas City, MO 64153; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/AseraCare+-+Kansas+City,+11020+Ambassador+Drive,+Suite+305,+Kansas+City,+MO+64153/@39.291382,-94.750278,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c05e8c83633c69:0x800d22bc958be450!2m2!1d-94.680238!2d39.291403">MAP</a>; <a href="http://hospice.aseracare.com/kansas-city">INFO</a><br />
• Volunteer Coordinator: Jennifer Carr: 877-878-3900; 816-880-3900 <br />
<b>Lawrence: </b> 3320 Clinton Pkwy Ct Suite 120, Lawrence, KS 66047; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/AseraCare+-+Lawrence,+3320+Clinton+Pkwy+Ct+Suite+120,+Lawrence,+KS+66047/@38.9422751,-95.3487369,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87bf692fe9a741cf:0xb4337dcddd2ec35c!2m2!1d-95.2786969!2d38.942296">MAP</a>; <a href="http://hospice.aseracare.com/lawrence">INFO</a><br />
• Volunteer Coordinator: 855-532-8878; 785-840-0820<br />
Volunteers to share:<br />
• Public relations to recruit volunteers and assist public relations manager with referrals<br />
• Administration for assisting with medical records<br />
• Indirect care for phone calls to patients and families<br />
• Bereavement care for follow up with families<br />
• Direct care and companion care for friendly visits<br />
• Vigil team to help with patient and family support during crisis management or active dying process<br />
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<b>Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America</b>, Greater Kansas City Chapter (AAFA-KC)<br />
(816) 333-6608 or 888-542-8252 or <a href="http://www.aafakc.org/">www.aafakc.org</a><br />
Opportunities available to volunteer in programs assisting children, families, adults, and others in need. Office assistance also needed. Date and times will vary.<br />
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<b>Audio-Reader</b><br />
Jennifer Nigro, Volunteer Coordinator, (785) 864-4604, <a href="http://www.reader.ku.edu/">www.reader.ku.edu</a><br />
7501 Prospect, Kansas City, MO 64132<br />
This location is handicap accessible<br />
Volunteers will choose content and read <b>a variety of small town newspapers via closed circuit radio</b> to people with vision loss and other disabilities that prevent them from reading normal printed materials. Daytime hours only, Monday-Friday.<br />
All volunteers must pass a cold reading audition consisting of a 100 word pronunciation test and a series of reading samples.<br />
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The <b>Barn Players Theatre Volunteer</b><br />
6219 Martway, Mission, KS; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=The+Barn+Players,+6219+Martway,+Mission,+KS&hl=en&ie=UTF8&view=map&f=d&daddr=6219+Martway,+Mission,+KS+66202&geocode=CUdrC8tE5wvoFcJjUwIdQKVb-iE_E5og_k2R0g&z=16&layer=t">Map</a>; <a href="http://www.thebarnplayers.org/support/">http://www.thebarnplayers.org/support/</a><br />
Dozens of people, mostly volunteers, come together to make our productions and our organization successful.<br />
<span span="" style="font-family: "arial";">Volunteer opportunities include:<br />
Ushering or selling concessions at performances<br />
Building scenery for shows<br />
Setting up displays in our lobby<br />
Helping with the marketing of our shows<br />
Special events planning<br />
Fundraising initiatives...and many more!<br />
If you've got the time and/or talent to offer, please contact our volunteer coordinator at <a href="mailto:theboard@thebarnplayers.org">theboard@thebarnplayers.org</a> for more information<br />
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<b>Big Brothers Big Sisters</b> program. You <em>can</em> make a difference for a kid.<br />
Call Scott at 816-561-5269 if interested in more details or filling out a BIG application.<br />
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<b>Bishop Spencer Place </b>(retirement community)<br />
4301 Madison, Kansas City<br />
(816) 931-4277<br />
Work with residents on things such as gardening, visitation, reading, letter writing, playing board games and so on. (Contact: Judy Green, activity coordinator.)<br />
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<b>The Borgen Project </b><br />
Lynsey Alexander: 1-800-278-0747; <a href="http://www.borgenproject.org/">www.borgenproject.org</a><br />
5100 Rockhill Rd<br />
Kansas City, MO 64110<br />
Many Virtual Opportunities<br />
<b>Mission Statement:</b><br />
The Borgen Project is an innovative, national campaign that works with U.S. leaders to improve their response to the global poverty crisis.<br />
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<b>Bridging the Gap</b> (environmental agency that works to encourage local and global understanding of our interconnectedness)<br />
435 Westport Road, Suite 23, Kansas City<br />
<a href="http://www.bridgingthegap.org/">www.bridgingthegap.org</a>; <a href="https://www.bridgingthegap.org/volunteer/">Current Volunteer Opportunities</a><br />
(816) 561-1087 (Volunteer line: 816-561-1061)<br />
Work at community recycling centers, help with litter pickup and do other environmental projects and special events. (Contact: Laura O’Brien, volunteer coordinator.)<br />
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<b>Brogeen's Brigade</b><br />
Children's Mercy Hospital<br />
2401 Gillham Road, KCMO; Not everyone can come to the Parade; For more than a decade, members of the parade committee and entertainers such as clowns, Irish dancers and team mascots have brought the parade to life for the kids at Children's Mercy Hospital;<br />
<b>If you are a Bagpiper, a clown, an Irish dancer or you just have a heart for making a child smile…</b>think about “Showing Us Your Irish”; Children's Mercy Hospital has a visitor protocol which we will absolutely follow; <a href="http://www.kcirishparade.com/">www.kcirishparade.com</a><br />
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<b>C.A. Franklin After School Program</b><br />
1-3 hours a week - 3:30-4:40pm; tutor kids in K-5th grades<br />
the program is also looking for <b>special guests</b> to come in and share their experiences with the children<br />
Bennie Avery 816-418-6792<br />
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<b>Campfire USA Heartland Council</b><br />
7930 State Line Road, Prairie Village<br />
(913) 648-2121 or <a href="http://www.kc-campfire.org/">www.kc-campfire.org</a><br />
Work with blind and visually impaired youths as they explore sports, including track/field, swimming and team sports, plus camping, art and community service. Be a coach or adventure fitness volunteer for four hours a month.<br />
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<b>Camps for Kids</b><br />
Volunteers needed to visit camps and make notes on facilities and activities.<br />
<a href="http://www.volunteerkc.org/">www.volunteerkc.org</a> (816-559-4622)<br />
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<b>CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Jackson County</b><br />
a not-for-profit organization that trains community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Volunteers become the voice for the children<br />
to become a volunteer contact Glenda Gish at 816-842-CASA<br />
http://www.jacksoncountycasa-mo.org/volunteer-resources/<br />
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http://www.jacksoncountycasa-mo.org/volunteer-resources/volunteer-faqs/<br />
CASA PRE-QUALIFICATION FORM<br />
http://www.jacksoncountycasa-mo.org/ways-to-support-casa/the-need-for-volunteers/casa-pre-qualification-form/<br />
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<b>Catholic Charities</b>, Kansas City Regional<br />
2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan.<br />
(913) 621-1504 or<br />
<a href="http://www.catholiccharitiesks.org/">www.catholiccharitiesks.org</a><br />
Work and time commitment varies.<br />
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<b>Catholic Charities</b> of Kansas City-St. Joseph<br />
1112 Broadway, Kansas City , MO<br />
<a href="http://www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org/">www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org</a><br />
Opportunities available to volunteer in programs assisting children, families, seniors, homeless and others in need.<br />
Visit the website to volunteer or call 816.756.1858, x 561<br />
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<b>The Children's Museum</b> of Kansas City<br />
4601 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.<br />
(913) 287-8888 or <a href="http://www.kidmuzm.org/">www.kidmuzm.org</a><br />
Work with children in the museum, repair exhibits, help at festivals and so on. Hours are flexible.<br />
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<b>Children's Peace Pavilion</b><br />
1001 W. Walnut, Independence<br />
(816) 521-3033<br />
Volunteers (15 or older) guide children through the museum and answer questions. Estimated service time is two hours a day.<br />
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<b>Christmas In October</b><br />
<a href="mailto:info@christmasinoctober.org">info@christmasinoctober.org</a><br />
816-531-6443<br />
P.O.box 32108<br />
K.C.Mo 64171<br />
One Saturday volunteering with a crew can drastically improve the quality of life for some inner city folks on a fixed income. Be a part of this 25 yr tradition by showing up & having fun helping our own citizens.<br />
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<b>City Union Mission</b><br />
(helps build awareness of and compassion for homeless and poor people)<br />
1100 E. 11th St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 474-9380 or<br />
<a href="http://www.cityunionmission.org/get-involved/volunteer-center">http://www.cityunionmission.org/get-involved/volunteer-center</a><br />
Help those who are less fortunate. There are also tutoring opportunities.<br />
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<b>Community Services League</b><br />
300 W. Maple, Independence<br />
<a href="http://www.communityserv.org/">www.communityserv.org</a><br />
Opportunities include sorting clothes and inputting data. Time commitment varies.<br />
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<b>Community Blood Center of Kansas City</b><br />
4040 Main Street<br />
Kansas City, MO 64109<br />
Volunteer Services: 816.968.4079<br />
<a href="http://www.savealifenow.org/">www.savealifenow.org</a><br />
Volunteer Opportunities:<br />
- <b>Donor Revitalization</b>: Car for donors post-donation by distribution snacks and drinks and observing the health status of donors<br />
- <b>Driver for Life</b>: Distribute lifesaving blood products to those in need as a volunteer delivery driver<br />
Additionally, we are always looking for <b>blood donations</b> at any of our blood centers in Kansas City, Blue Springs, Gladstone, Overland Park, St. Joseph, and Topeka.<br />
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<b>Community Employment, Inc</b>., Assist with online applications and faxed resumes for disabled people, assist with data entry. <a href="http://www.volunteerkc.org/">www.volunteerkc.org</a> (816-527-0724)<br />
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<b>Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead</b><br />
13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS 66221<br />
Volunteer Coordinator, 913-897-2360, <a href="mailto:Farmsteadvolunteer@opkansas.org">Farmsteadvolunteer@opkansas.org</a>; <a href="http://www.opkansas.org/">www.opkansas.org</a><br />
Areas to volunteer include Greeter, petting pens, mining, educational docent, gardening, and Special Events. Be a part of Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Help us teach future generations about life on a turn-of-the-century Kansas farm.<br />
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<b>Education, Travel & Culture (ETC)</b><br />
Brenda Ferland: 877-222-9803; <a href="http://www.edutrav.org/">www.edutrav.org</a><br />
1029 SW Washington<br />
Kansas City, MO 64105<br />
Good Match For People 55+<br />
It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.<br />
<b>Requirements & Commitment:</b><br />
Driver's License Needed<br />
Background Check<br />
Must be at least 25<br />
Orientation or Training<br />
5 - 10 hours a week<br />
<b>Skills Needed:</b><br />
Advertising<br />
Recruiting<br />
People Skills<br />
Cross-cultural Communication<br />
Youth Services<br />
Hospitality<br />
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<b>Elder Helpers</b><br />
<a href="mailto:help@elderhelpers.org">help@elderhelpers.org</a>; <a href="http://www.elderhelpers.org/">www.elderhelpers.org</a><br />
Aims to match volunteers with elders in need of help within their own community.<br />
It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule<br />
<b>Requirements & Commitment:</b><br />
Must be at least 18<br />
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<b>Episcopal Community Services</b><br />
Meals on Wheels drivers needed.<br />
<a href="http://www.volunteerkc.org/">www.volunteerkc.org</a> (913-484-5216)<br />
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<b>Fox 4 Love Fund for Children</b><br />
3030 Summit<br />
Kansas City, MO<br />
816-932-9107<br />
Opportunities available to assist in numerous fund raising events throughout the year. Working with third party professionals; the Love Fund assists children 18 yrs and under, in need when no other resources are available. For upcoming events, see <a href="http://www.wdaftv4.com/">www.wdaftv4.com</a>, click on Love Fund Logo.<br />
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<b>Girl Scouts</b> of Mid Continent Council<br />
8383 Blue Parkway Drive, Kansas City<br />
(816) 358-8750 or <a href="http://www.girlscoutsmcc.org/">www.girlscoutsmcc.org</a><br />
A'Yanna Webster, <a href="mailto:ayannawebster@girlscoutsksmo.org">ayannawebster@girlscoutsksmo.org</a><br />
a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that cater to your skills and interests. Have fun by empowering girls while making an impressive addition to your resume. Opportunities abound for outdoor enthusiasts like you! As an Instructor For Girl Programs, you will show our wonderful scouts the beauty and majesty of nature while teaching them to value friendship and teamwork. All outdoor programs are guided by goals and objectives designed to empower our girls. We are excited to find individuals who would like to: Swim Sail/Canoe/Kayak Rappel/Zip Line Traverse Climbing Walls Horseback Ride Practice Team Sports Practice Archery Camp Outdoors Requirements: Potential volunteers must be at least 18, submit to a background check, and have skills in coaching, youth training, communication, and listening.<br />
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<b>Good Shepherd Hospice</b><br />
Adeng DeWarabeck: 913-322-3297; <a href="http://www.goodshepherdhospice.com/">www.goodshepherdhospice.com</a><br />
• 11253 Strang Line Road<br />
Lenexa, KS 66215<br />
• 7611 State Line Rd<br />
Kansas City, MO 64114<br />
• 123 W. Kansas Ave<br />
Independence, MO 64050<br />
It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule <br />
<b>Mission Statement:</b><br />
Serving People With Compassion and Dignity<br />
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MoKan <b>Greyhound Adoption</b><br />
PO Box 234<br />
Independence, MO 64051<br />
816-278-9430<br />
933 S. Leslie, Independence<br />
(816) 833-3920 or <a href="http://www.mokangreyhounds.org/">www.mokangreyhounds.org</a><br />
Educate the public about greyhounds as pets at adoption events, do home visits, foster, help at fund-raisers and attend quarterly volunteer meetings.<br />
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<b>Greyhound Support in Kansas City</b><br />
3900 N. 99th St., Kansas City, Kan.<br />
<a href="http://www.greyhoundsupport.org/">www.greyhoundsupport.org</a><br />
Assist in taking pictures of greyhounds that are ready to be moved into adoption groups or serve as kennel assistants, helping clean and care for greyhounds.<br />
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<b>Goodwill Industries</b><br />
1817 Campbell St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 842-7425 or <a href="http://www.mokangoodwill.org/">www.mokangoodwill.org</a><br />
Help at all facilities, work on clerical tasks, teach, raise money, mentor and more.<br />
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<b>Habitat for Humanity Kansas City</b><br />
1423 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City<br />
Kate Fields: (816) 924-1096 or <a href="http://www.habitatkc.org/">www.habitatkc.org</a><br />
Serve as construction volunteers; type of work varies. Workday is 8pm-4:30pm<br />
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<b>Harvesters</b><br />
3801 Topping, Kansas City<br />
<a href="http://www.harvesters.org/givetime/index.asp?x=040%7C005&~="><b>Click on for Many Ways to Volunteer</b></a><br />
(816) 929-3000; <a href="mailto:volunteer@harvesters.org">volunteer@harvesters.org</a>; <a href="http://www.harvesters.org/">www.harvesters.org</a><br />
3801 Topping, Kansas City, MO 64129<br />
<b>Harvesters Community Demonstration Garden</b><br />
816-929-3090, <br />
Green thumbs not required! Here's a great opportunity for gardening enthusiasts every Saturday from May through September (we are closed September 3rd) from 9 a.m. - noon. As part of Harvesters' strategy to create long-term solutions to hunger, the food bank, Kansas City Community Gardens and Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City have developed a demonstration garden at Harvesters. All planting, watering, weeding and harvesting is done under the guidance of a Master Gardener.<br />
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<b>Heartland Habitat for Humanity</b><br />
1401 Fairfax Traffic Way, Suite 323D Kansas City, KS 66115<br />
Shelly Bolling-Strickland: 913-342-3047<br />
Fax: 913-342-4459; <a href="http://www.heartlandhabitat.org/" title="http://www.heartlandhabitat.org/">www.heartlandhabitat.org</a><br />
Kate Fields:volunteer coordinator KS<br />
Dana Byron is the volunteer coordinator KCMO<br />
Have plans for Saturday? You can with Heartland Habitat for Humanity! We have a number of build sites in KCKS currently available (2007), and the upcoming Women Build and Building With Youth home building projects in September 2007; No construction experience needed, just a heart for helping low-income families fulfill their dreams of homeownership<br />
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<b>Heart of America United Way</b><br />
1080 Washington St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 472-4289<br />
The Web site lists a variety of service projects<br />
<a href="http://unitedwaygkc.org/volunteer/volunteer_lndg.html">http://unitedwaygkc.org/volunteer/volunteer_lndg.html</a><br />
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<b>Heart to Heart International</b><br />
401 S. Clairborne, Suite 302, Olathe<br />
(913) 764-5200 or <a href="http://www.hearttoheart.org/">www.hearttoheart.org</a><br />
Help collect items from donations and organize and distribute clothing and toiletries.<br />
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<b>Heartland Therapeutic Riding Inc.</b><br />
(provides equine-assisted physical and occupational therapy)<br />
19655 Antioch, Stilwell in Johnson County<br />
(913) 897-3939<br />
Help as side-walkers, leaders and attendants and help in the barn. One hour-per-week commitment for six weeks at a time.<br />
(Contact: Vicki Brown.)<br />
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<b>HELP Humane</b><br />
511 Main Street, Belton, MO 64012<br />
Must love animals! Dog walking, litter box scooping, filling food/water bowls, cleaning, laundry, and playing with the shelter animals.<br />
Must attend orientation before volunteering. These are held on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Please call in advance to be put on the orientation calendar.<br />
816-318-4357; <a href="mailto:diana@helphumane.org">diana@helphumane.org</a> or <a href="mailto:shannon@helphumane.org">shannon@helphumane.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.helphumane.org/">www.helphumane.org</a><br />
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ACS <b>Hope Lodge</b><br />
Kansas City1120 Pennsylvania Avenue<br />
Kansas City, MO 64105<br />
(816) 842-6427<br />
Contact: Amy Goldstein<br />
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The American Cancer Society’s <b>Hope Lodge</b> is a residence facility for cancer outpatients and caregiver in downtown KC. The facility helps outpatients by not having to make repeated long distances trips back and forth from their home, helping reduce expenses, stress and fatigue, during ongoing chemo, radiation and cancer treatment. Call Emily at Hope Lodge if would like more information or to help as a volunteer<br />
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Amerian Cancer Society <b>Hope House</b><br />
Drivers 18 and older needed to transport cancer patients to and from treatment facilities. <a href="http://www.volunteerkc.org/">www.volunteerkc.org</a> (816-842-6427)<br />
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<b>Horizon Academy</b> (education center for children with learning disabilities)<br />
4901 Reinhardt Drive, Roeland Park<br />
(913) 789-9443<br />
<a href="http://www.horizon-academy.com/">http://www.horizon-academy.com/</a><br />
Help with bulk mailings (newsletters, annual reports, invitations and so on) by applying labels, stapling and sorting.<br />
(Contact: Natalie Upp.)<br />
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<b>Humane Society of Greater Kansas City</b><br />
5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.<br />
(913) 596-1000 or <a href="http://www.hsgkc.org/">www.hsgkc.org</a><br />
Help socialize, exercise and groom animals, help with kennel clean-up and other activities. Volunteers must be 16 or older or be supervised by a parent or guardian.<br />
Contact: Leslie, volunteer coordinator<br />
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<b>Johnson County Health Partnership</b><br />
8600 W. 95th St., Suite 100, Overland Park<br />
(913) 648-2266 or<br />
<b>Johnson County Nursing Center</b><br />
11875 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 200, Olathe<br />
(913) 894-8383; <a href="http://www.hpcjc.org/">www.hpcjc.org</a><br />
Help the elderly, read to them, talk with them and so on.<br />
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<b>Johnson County Task Force</b> on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Inc.<br />
8807 Monrovia, Lenexa<br />
(913) 888-4297 or <a href="http://www.jocotaskforce.netfirms.com/">www.jocotaskforce.netfirms.com</a><br />
Teens work to create and deliver alcohol/drug abuse awareness and prevention programs, serve as peer mentors and so on.<br />
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<b>Kansas City Free Health Clinic</b><br />
3515 Broadway, Kansas City<br />
(816) 753-5144 or <a href="http://www.kcfree.org/">www.kcfree.org</a><br />
Enter data or do office and receptionist work. (Contact: Suzanne Sutton Lammert, 816-777-2761.)<br />
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<b>Kansas City Irish Museum and Cultural Center</b><br />
Union Station, 30 Pershing Road, Suite 700, KCMO 64108<br />
<a href="http://www.irishmuseum.org/">www.irishmuseum.org</a><br />
Contact: Mike Dugger : 816-474-3848<br />
Hours needed:<br />
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm<br />
Sunday Noon-4pm<br />
Duties: Meet and Greet Customers, Sell Gifts from Shop, Answer the Phone<br />
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<b>KC MeltingPot Theatre</b><br />
KC MeltingPot is the Anchor Company at Just Off Broadway Theatre. All performances are held on Keairnes stage at Just off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108 (in Penn Valley Park); <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//3051+Penn+Valley+Dr,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108/@39.0687769,-94.6070505,13.75z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c0f02380653759:0x59dcc109a591f653!2m2!1d-94.588199!2d39.0720143?hl=en">MAP</a> <br />
Want to Volunteer? We will help you find the right job for you. <br />
<a href="https://us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0a6b59d500f49da283a59fbae&id=00f77e21da"><b>JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER LIST</b></a><br />
Other contact information:<br />
Theatre: (816) 784-5020; Melting Pot: 816-226-8087; <a href="mailto:info@kcmeltingpot.com">info@kcmeltingpot.com</a>; <a href="http://www.justoffbroadway.org/">www.justoffbroadway.org</a>; <a href="http://facebook.com/kcmeltingpot">KC MeltingPot Facebook Page</a>; <a href="http://www.kcmeltingpot.com/">www.kcmeltingpot.com</a><br />
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<b>Kansas City Missouri Animal Shelter</b><br />
4400 Raytown Rd., Kansas City, MO 64129<br />
<a href="http://kcpetproject.org/">kcpetproject.org</a><br />
Britton : 816-255-8058; <a href="mailto:brittonh@hotmail.com">brittonh@hotmail.com</a><br />
Short training session each Sunday by appointment only.<br />
Need volunteers to walk dogs waiting to be adopted at this high-intake facility. Without many volunteers to do the job, dogs remain in cages for days at a time without being walked. But, you can help!<br />
Volunteers especially needed Mon-Friday (but can do weekends also). Help shelter pets by walking dogs for 1-3 hours a week. You will make these dogs’ lives a little better while they’re in the shelter and help make them more adoptable by giving them the opportunity for more socialization.<br />
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<b>KC Repertory Theatre</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1154338287">Sign up ONLINE</a></b> or email/call <a href="mailto:volunteer@kcrep.org">Sandra Rodriguez</a> at 816-235-6399; <a href="http://kcrep.org/volunteer">kcrep.org/volunteer</a><br />
Two theatres:<br />
• Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/4949+Cherry+St,+Kansas+City,+MO+64110/@39.0367345,-94.6137475,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c0ef96e627c137:0x216f3de01b9e0144!2m2!1d-94.5794147!2d39.0367395">MAP to Spencer Theatre</a><br />
• Copaken Theatre, 1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105 (13th St. and Walnut); <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/Copaken+Stage,+Kansas+City,+MO/@39.0980837,-94.6167665,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c0f067768344bf:0x136b906c1ead442!2m2!1d-94.5824337!2d39.0980887">MAP to Copaken Theatre</a><br />
Volunteer opportunities include:<br />
Ushers<br />
Greeters<br />
Coat Checkers<br />
Ticket Takers<br />
Lobby Shop Salespeople (sell merchandise and check out assisted hearing devices)<br />
Special Projects Volunteers (fundraising and educational outreach)<br />
Street Team (work fun events like First Fridays and Plaza Art Fair)<br />
<a href="http://kcrep.org/internships/">Volunteer Internships</a><br />
<b>All volunteers receive one free ticket to that night’s show for every shift worked (approx. 3 hours)</b><br />
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<b>Kansas City Rescue Mission</b><br />
1520 Cherry St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 421-7643 or <a href="http://www.kcrm.org/">www.kcrm.org</a><br />
Help with food service, clothing distribution and assisting needy persons<br />
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<b>Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee</b><br />
<a href="http://www.kcirishparade.com/">www.kcirishparade.com</a> or call 913-649-0269<br />
Many volunteer opportunities year round: Shamrockin' concert, Golf Tournament, Lucky 17, Kick Off Luncheon, Gaelic Mass, monthly meetings, <b><span style="color: #009900;">The Big KC St. Patrick’s Day Parade </span></b>and much much more. Join us!<br />
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<b>Kansas City Special Olympics</b><br />
1 Lee Drive, Merriam<br />
(913) 789-0347 or <a href="http://www.ksso.org/">www.ksso.org</a> .<br />
Help with sporting games, holiday workshops, fund-raising and so on.<br />
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<b>Kansas City Zoo</b><br />
volunteer@FOTZKC.org; <a href="http://www.kansascityzoo.org/Volunteer/Index.asp?IdS=0088C0-9E3BBD0&x=030|030&~=">Website</a><br />
Volunteer requirements:<br />
• Be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate for adult volunteer programs, or at least 14 years for youth volunteer programs with a parent.*<br />
• Be able to pass a background check.<br />
• <b>Be able to pay the materials fee for training materials and shirt and background check</b>.<br />
• Be willing to contribute <b>a minimum of 30 hours of service per year</b> (<b>5 hours per month minimum </b>between May and August).<br />
• Have an appreciation of wildlife and commitment to conserving our natural world.<br />
• Enjoy meeting new people and providing excellent customer service to our guests.<br />
• Be willing to complete any on-site training as needed.<br />
*all youth volunteers must be accompanied by an adult volunteer in the same program.<br />
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<b>Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art</b><br />
Help with educational workshops.<br />
4420 Warwick<br />
<a href="http://www.kemperart.org/">www.kemperart.org</a> (816-457-6100)<br />
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<b>Kids Enjoy Exercise Now — KEEN Kansas City</b><br />
P.O. Box 45381, Kansas City<br />
(816) 460-2583 or<br />
<a href="http://www.keenkansascity.org/">www.keenkansascity.org</a><br />
Meet 1 -4:30 p.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Gregg Klice Community Center and pair up with children and young adults with disabilities to play and have recreational fun.<br />
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<b>KC Cares</b> is a totally flexible volunteer opportunity serving 50-100 social service agencies and its members. KC Cares members may volunteer frequently or just a couple times a year based on their individual interest and time. Half an hour KC Cares new volunteer orientations are held twice a month. Please consider attending a member orientation or becoming a KCC project coordinator. Volunteer opportunities at <a href="http://www.kccares.org/">www.kccares.org</a><br />
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<b>KC Hospice</b> seeks volunteers to spend time with the terminally ill. Volunteers could spend up to 4 hours a week giving caregivers a break or visiting a nursing home. Tasks would include reading aloud, also looking for services of beauticians, notaries and lawyers. Volunteer training sessions on Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 7. More info, call Kathy Fetters at 816-363-2600<br />
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<b>Lakeview Village</b> (retirement community)<br />
9100 Park St., Lenexa<br />
(913) 888-1900 or<br />
<a href="http://www.lakeviewvillage.org/">www.lakeviewvillage.org</a><br />
Visit, socialize, and work with residents on National Family Volunteer Day, Spring Chore Day, activities, even Habitat for Humanity. We welcome groups for service or to share their talents in entertainment (Contact: Shellie Sullivan, Volunteer Coordinator, 913-744-2410.)<br />
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<b>Lifeskills Management Center Inc.</b><br />
413 E. Santa Fe<br />
Olathe, KS 66061<br />
(913) 254-0001<br />
<a href="http://www.mutualrespect.org/">www.mutualrespect.org</a><br />
LMC Provides a continuum of services to at-risk youth and families in Johnson and surrounding counties. Volunteers interested in participating in our Skills Mentorship Program please call to make a difference.<br />
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<b>Literacy Kansas City</b> (provides reading help to adults and older teens)<br />
211 W. Armour Boulevard, Third Floor<br />
Kansas City, MO 64111<br />
Phone: (816) 333-9332 and to contact please e-mail <a href="mailto:info@literacykc.org">info@literacykc.org</a>; <a href="http://www.literacykc.org/"></a><a href="http://www.literacykc.org/">www.literacykc.org</a><br />
Tutors meet twice a week for 90-minute sessions with students.<br />
There are tens of thousands of functionally illiterate adults and teens in the Kansas City area. They have people on their waiting list and are looking for volunteers to tutor.<br />
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<b>March of Dimes</b><br />
We are always looking for volunteers at March of Dimes events, if you would like more information on volunteering for the March of Dimes in general and would like to be placed on our volunteer list so we can contact you in the future, please e-mail <a href="mailto:harley@kc.rr.com">harley@kc.rr.com</a>.<br />
the March of Dimes office: 913-235-9852; <a href="mailto:kmaxwell@marchofdimes.com">kmaxwell@marchofdimes.com</a><br />
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<b>Mattie Rhodes Art Center and Gallery</b> (offers after-school program for Latino families and children)<br />
919 W. 17th St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 221-2349 or <a href="http://www.mattierhodes.org/">www.mattierhodes.org</a><br />
Help clean the area, prepare art classes and work with children. (Contact: Jenny Mendez.)<br />
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<b>Meals on Wheels</b><br />
Gia Simonie, 816-753-7039, <a href="mailto:gsimonie@westportcooperative.org">gsimonie@westportcooperative.org</a><br />
201 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111<br />
Volunteer - <b>Delivery Driver</b><br />
volunteer opportunities available <b>during your lunch hour</b> to serve mid-town Kansas Cities home-bound senior citizens and disabled. Delivery route will take approximately 45 minutes - 1 hr and approximate miles covered would be 5 R/T. Days available are Monday - Friday and volunteers must be available to begin their route by 11am. Volunteer once a week, once a month or more as your time permits.<br />
Volunteer - <b>Kitchen Help</b><br />
volunteer opportunities available each weekday morning from 9:30am - 11am in it's Meals on Wheels kitchen. Successful volunteers will help with meal distribution prep for mid-town Kansas Cities home-bound senior citizens and disabled. There is no cooking involved. Volunteer once a week, once a month or more as your time permits.<br />
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<b>Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre (The MET)</b><br />
at <i>The Warwick</i>, 3927 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Metropolitan+Ensemble+Theatre+(MET)/@39.055635,-94.5878877,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87c0efdeffaa1053:0xa87632215e5a0779!8m2!3d39.055635!4d-94.585699">MAP</a><br />
Step Right Up and Volunteer!<br />
Volunteers are needed to help with: <br />
· Costumes<br />
· Paint and Pound for Sets & Props <br />
· Front of House to Welcome Audiences nightly<br />
· Join our Front of House Manager in house management duties<br />
· Volunteers are also needed during the day to assist with answering phones. (This is also a great job for a theatre intern! And, we have technical internships available also!) .<br />
Come on out and play a role in creating great theatre in the community. We'd love to have you on our team!<br />
Join our volunteer family by sending an email to <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a> with "Volunteer" in the Subject line. We'll get in touch soon.<br />
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<b>MicroMentor, a Mercy Corps initiative</b><br />
Loren Guerriero: 503-465-4181; <a href="http://www.micromentor.org/mentors">www.micromentor.org/mentors</a><br />
MicroMentor is a free online service that connects small business owners with business mentors. MicroMentor puts experience to work by offering business professionals meaningful volunteer opportunities and by offering entrepreneurs one-on-one advice to help build successful businesses. Our mission is <br />
Extremely flexible. You set the schedule and the expectations with your mentee. Meanwhile, our support staff is by your side every step of the way to help you succeed as a mentor.<br />
<b>Requirements & Commitment:</b><br />
Must be at least 21<br />
3 hours a month for 3 months<br />
<b>Mission Statement:</b><br />
To help small businesses grow faster, generate more revenue, and employ more people. We make it easy to be a mentor, find a mentor, and build a business.<br />
<b>Skills Needed:</b><br />
Business Planning<br />
Legal (General)<br />
Sales Marketing<br />
Bookkeeping<br />
Product Development<br />
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<b>National Multiple Sclerosis Society</b><br />
5442 Martway, Mission<br />
(913) 432-3926 or <a href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/KSG/home">www.nationalmssociety.org/KSG/home</a><br />
Help with various projects.<br />
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<b>National World War I Museum</b><br />
Play a vital role in the operation of the museum, which relies on the dedication and commitment of more than 200 volunteers each year. Volunteers contribute more than 30,000 hours of service each year, sharing their knowledge, skills and talents throughout the Museum.<br />
• The Museum needs friendly people age 19 or older who can commit to at least 8 hours per month. <br />
• Schedules are flexible and usually last 4 hours (sample: 9:30am-1:30pm or 1-5pm).<br />
• All volunteers are required to attend a basic orientation, safety training and on-the-job training modules. Specialized areas require additional training.<br />
• If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and meet the qualifications, please submit an application online today. Qualified applicants will be contacted. Basic orientation occurs 4-6 times per year.<br />
<b> If you have questions,</b> please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (816) 888.8115 or at <a href="mailto:volunteer@theworldwar.org">volunteer@theworldwar.org</a><br />
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<b>Niles Home for Children</b><br />
1911 E. 23rd St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 241-3448 or <a href="http://www.nhc-kc.org/">www.nhc-kc.org</a><br />
Various opportunities such as mentoring.<br />
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<b>NorthCare Hospice</b><br />
2800 Clay Edwards Drive 10th floor, North Kansas City, MO 64116; <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2800+Clay+Edwards+Drive,+North+Kansas+City,+MO.+64116&hl=en&sll=39.07205,-94.588184&sspn=0.017025,0.027595&hnear=2800+Clay+Edwards+Dr,+North+Kansas+City,+Clay,+Missouri+64116&t=m&z=16">MAP</a><br />
Melissa Marsh: 816-691-5119; <a href="http://www.northcarehospice.org/">www.northcarehospice.org</a><br />
Volunteers function in all settings of hospice care to meet the broadest range of patient/family needs. Volunteers especially needed for patient friendly visits, office support, and our lifetime legacy video program. We have many additional opportunities available, please feel free to contact us for more information.<br />
Days and times are extremely flexible.<br />
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<b>Northland Neighborhoods</b>, Inc. (NNI)<br />
in need of handy individuals to assist financially disadvantaged homeowners with minor repairs in the Northland. <br />
Do you have an hour or two to help someone in need?<br />
3015 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City 64119<br />
(816) 454-2000<br />
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<b>Northland Shepherd's Center</b><br />
Brenda Dunn: (816) 452-4536; <a href="http://www.shepherdscenternorth.org/">www.shepherdscenternorth.org</a><br />
<b>Mission Statement: </b><br />
To promote the physical, mental, and social well being of older adults and to assist them in maintaining their dignity, continued productivity, and independence with a a goal of allowing to remain in their own homes as long as reasonable.<br />
<b>Skills Needed:</b><br />
Respite Volunteers<br />
Health Care Advocate<br />
Handy Person<br />
Transportation/Drivers<br />
Personal Shopper<br />
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<b>Olathe Health System</b><br />
Various locations<br />
(913) 791-4380 or <a href="http://www.ohsi.com/">www.ohsi.com</a><br />
Work four-hour shifts in areas such as information desks, gift shop, mail and flower delivery, outpatient admitting, emergency care center, surgery family room, administration offices and the charitable foundation.<br />
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<b>Operation Breakthrough</b><br />
3039 Troost, Kansas City<br />
(816) 329-5233 or<br />
<a href="http://www.operationbreakthrough.org/">www.operationbreakthrough.org</a><br />
Opportunities include rocking babies, tutoring parents for the GED exam, reading to preschoolers, tutoring and mentoring school-age children and sharing hobbies.<br />
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<b>Ozanam</b><br />
421 E. 137th St. Kansas City, MO 64145<br />
(816) 508-3600<br />
FAX: (816) 508-3797<br />
<a href="http://www.ozanam.org/">www.ozanam.org</a><br />
If you'd like to help, please contact Laura McDaniel at 816-508-3608 or <a href="mailto:lm3608@ozanam.org">lm3608@ozanam.org</a> for more information<br />
<b>Learning Lab Tutors</b>: Volunteers are urgently needed to assist Ozanam boys and girls in 9th and 10th grade with their homework on campus during the school year. Subject range from history, algebra and English. If you have a flair for academics and the patience to help others, then we could use your help!<br />
<b>Special Events Volunteers</b>: Would you like to help with one of the most exciting fund-raisers in Kansas City to benefit the boys and girls at Ozanam? Sign up to help with Ozanam's . Lots of volunteers are needed to help with extensive silent and live auctions throughout the evening, and dinner will be provided.<br />
<b>Mentors</b>: Become a good friend to a boy or girl in need ranging from 12 to 18 years old. Work closely with therapists and youth care staff to help the child through his or her recovery process. If you are at least 21 years old with a heart of gold and at least 2 hours a week to spare, then this might be the opportunity for you to make a difference. New ideas and suggestions for volunteers are always welcome! If you'd like to help, please contact Laura McDaniel at 816-508-3608 or <a href="mailto:lm3608@ozanam.org">lm3608@ozanam.org</a> for more information.<br />
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<b>Personal Shopper</b><br />
Christine Baum, Volunteer Coordinator, (816) 452-4536, <a href="http://shepherdscenternorth.org/">http://shepherdscenternorth.org</a><br />
4805 NE Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119<br />
Provide grocery shopping on a temporary or permanent basis for homebound older adults.<br />
Sensitivity to the needs of older adults. <br />
Willingness to give an hour or two not more than once a week to shop.<br />
Able to carry groceries into client’s home.<br />
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<b>Pets for Life</b><br />
(816) 363-3665 or <a href="http://www.kcpetsforlife.com/">www.kcpetsforlife.com</a><br />
Animals and their human volunteers help with therapy at many facilities in the KC area; Volunteers must visit at least once a month; A handler must be 16, but children can go along; The organization does not offer training but does test its volunteers. For example, dogs must be able to stay for one minute and stay down despite distractions. They must be able to deal with things such as loudspeakers, congested hallways and noisy medical equipment. And they must be able to handle one-on-one socialization<br />
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<b>Purrfect Pets</b> (a no-kill, non-profit rescue and adoption agency for cats and kittens)<br />
95th Street and Metcalf Avenue, OPKS<br />
Metcalf South Shopping Center, on the middle mall level, near The Jones Store<br />
Hours: Thursday and Friday 12-7 Saturday 11-6 Sunday 12-5<br />
(913) 652-6677 If you reach the answering machine, please leave a message!<br />
<a href="http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/KS99.html">www.petfinder.org/shelters/KS99.html</a> and <a href="http://www.purrfectpets.org/">www.purrfectpets.org</a><br />
Volunteers to staff the adoption center, foster our adoptable cats, help with computer and other office functions, and participate in outreach, fundraising and publicity.<br />
Unlike most animal shelters, Purrfect Pets has a true, no-kill policy. No cat in our program is ever “put down” because of old age, treatable illness, lack of space, or low adoptability. From older cats and those with special needs, to young and healthy, well-socialized cats, Purrfect Pets has successfully placed hundreds of cats and kittens into loving homes. Because we are an all-volunteer organization, we rely on the generosity of animal lovers who also believe that every cat has the right to a safe and loving home. Donating your time is one of the best ways to help! Please join us! You’ll be glad you did.<br />
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<b>Ronald McDonald House Charities</b><br />
2501 Cherry St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 421-1753 or <a href="http://www.rmhckc.org/">www.rmhckc.org</a><br />
Staff the house and assist in administrative and operational needs. Must be able to handle a variety of situations.<br />
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<b>Rose Brooks Center</b> (treatment center for victims of domestic abuse)<br />
P.O. 320599, Kansas City<br />
(816) 523-5550 or <a href="http://www.rosebrooks.org/">www.rosebrooks.org</a><br />
Work with children, as bilingual interpreters or help with general office work.<br />
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<b>Singles Available for Community Service (SACS)</b><br />
Membership in SACS is limited to <b>SINGLE ADULTS ONLY</b><br />
<b>Monthly meetings</b> at St. Joseph Medical Center, I-435 and State Line Road. Community Center in Building D; While we take our volunteering very seriously, working together also provides volunteers with the opportunity to meet other singles and form quality friendships; <b><a href="http://sacskc.com/volguides.pdf">Volunteer guidelines</a>; </b><a href="http://sacskc.com/"><b>Website</b></a><br />
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<b>Safehome Inc</b><br />
P.O. Box 4563, Overland Park<br />
(913) 432-9300 or <a href="http://www.safehome-ks.org/">www.safehome-ks.org</a><br />
Interact with children while mothers are in group sessions.<br />
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Lenexa <b>Sertoma Club</b><br />
Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:00 Noon<br />
at Fire Mountain Restaurant<br />
10810 West 75th Street<br />
Lenexa, Kansas<br />
<a href="http://www.lenexasertoma.org/">www.lenexasertoma.org</a><br />
Raises money to help fund speech and hearing scholarships, provides ASL interpreters at Theatre in the Park, provides funding for equipment for the Kansas School for the Deaf and various other community service projects<br />
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<b>The Salvation Army</b><br />
3637 Broadway, Kansas City<br />
(816) 756-1455 or<br />
<a href="http://www.salarmy-mokan.org/">www.salarmy-mokan.org</a><br />
Help with various projects. (Contact: Lesley Green, metro volunteer director, 816-968-0374.)<br />
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<b>SHARE Inc.</b> (national organization that provides food, clothing and so on for homeless people)<br />
11 N. 15th St., Kansas City, Kan.<br />
(913) 233-2511<br />
Food kitchen opportunities include cooking, serving or cleaning at noon meal. Groups needed to provide one meal a month. Thrift store volunteers sort and price items for sale; food pantry workers sort and stock food donations, assist clients and answer the phone.<br />
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<b>Shawnee Mission Medical Center</b><br />
9100 W. 74th St., Overland Park<br />
(913) 676-2000 or<br />
<a href="http://www.shawneemission.org/">www.shawneemission.org</a><br />
Volunteers (minimum age 14) commit to one day a week for at least four hours weekdays, evenings and weekends. Assignments vary.<br />
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<b>Sheffield Place</b><br />
6604 E. 12th St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 483-9927 or<br />
<a href="http://www.sheffieldplace.org/">www.sheffieldplace.org</a><br />
Help watch babies from 6 to 8 p.m. during adult and children’s groups.<br />
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<b>Spinning Tree Theatre Volunteer Opportunities</b><br />
Volunteers are needed to usher performances, distribute marketing materials throughout the greater Kansas City metropolitan area and to assist in fundraising campaigns.<br />
(816) 569-5277; <a href="mailto:volunteer@spinningtreetheatre.com">volunteer@spinningtreetheatre.com</a><br />
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<b>St. Mary's Food Kitchen</b><br />
645 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kan.<br />
(913) 281-5638<br />
Prepare and serve food.<br />
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<b>St. Paul’s Episcopal Church</b><br />
1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan.<br />
(913) 321-3535 or <a href="http://www.stpaulskck.org/">www.stpaulskck.org</a><br />
Prepare, serve and clean after breakfast. (9:30–10:30 a.m.)<br />
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<b>TurnStyles Thrift Store</b><br />
9750 W. 87th St., Overland Park<br />
(913) 648-6795 or<br />
<a href="http://www.shopturnstyles.com/">www.shopturnstyles.com</a><br />
Sort donations (groups of five to eight volunteers work best) and staff the store. (Contact: Mary Kay Drees, 913-621-5255, Ext. 167.)<br />
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Heart of America <b>United Way</b>, <br />
(816) 472-4865 Monday-Friday, 8:15am-5pm<br />
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<b>United Way of Greater Kansas City</b><br />
Host back-to-school collection drive at your company or church<br />
<a href="http://www.unitedwaygkc.org/">www.unitedwaygkc.org</a> (816-559-4667)<br />
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<b>Urban Core Group (UCG)</b><br />
Would you like to help with Urban Core events? We’d love to have you, just write to us at <a href="mailto:volunteers@kcurbancoregroup.org">volunteers@kcurbancoregroup.org</a><br />
Give us your name, number & email. We’ll be calling! <a href="http://www.kcurbancoregroup.org/">www.kcurbancoregroup.org</a><br />
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<b>Villa St. Francis</b> (long-term care facility)<br />
16600 W. 126th St., Olathe<br />
(913) 829-5201<br />
Talk with residents and help in activities.<br />
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<b>Volunteer Center of Johnson County</b><br />
9707 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park<br />
(913) 341-1792 or <a href="http://www.vcjc.org/">www.vcjc.org</a><br />
Work and time commitment varies.<br />
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<b>Wayside Waifs</b> (independent, not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization)<br />
3901 E. 119th St., Kansas City<br />
(816) 761-8151, Ext. 331 or<br />
<a href="http://www.waysidewaifs.org/">www.waysidewaifs.org</a><br />
Opportunities for teens 13-17 include smaller critter care, bathing and grooming animals, dog walking. (Contact: Caroline Krueger, volunteer coordinator.)<br />
Do you love animals? Want to make new friends? Need to get more exercise? Discover the excitement of being a Wayside Waifs volunteer! Animal companionship has been proven to lower blood pressure and reduce stress levels in humans. Plus, exercise isn't such a chore when accompanied by a four-legged furry shelter friend. volunteers walk dogs, socialize with the cats, help with special events and MORE! Every time you volunteer, you are giving yourself and the animals a gift that cannot be replaced - love and happiness<br />
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<b>The YMCA of Greater Kansas City</b><br />
Virginia Harris: 816-561-9622; <a href="http://www.kansascityymca.org/">www.kansascityymca.org</a><br />
Our 14 locations serve a diverse membership with a mix of programs including Health & Fitness, Aquatics, Sports, Summer Day Camps, Enrichment Programs, Child Care and Adaptive Programs. <br />
<b>Mission Statement</b><br />
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. German Ethnic Events<br />
2. German Klubs / Organizations In the KC Area<br />
3. German Klubs / Organizations In Other Cities Close by<br />
4. German Food In the KC area <br />
5. German Clothing<br />
6. German Books<br />
7. <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">NEW</span></i> </b>- German Design<br />
8. <i><span style="color: #990000;"><b>NEW</b></span></i> - German Movies<br />
9. German Bands, Dancers and Singers<br />
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10. German Passport / Visa Information<br />
11. What do the Feathers mean?!?<br />
12. Why is Oktoberfest in <i>September</i>?!?<br />
13. Final Goodbyes</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><b> 1. GERMAN ETHNIC EVENTS:</b></span><br />
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Ongoing - <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Social Gatherings at The Kansas City Bier Company</b></span>, 310 West 79th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/310+W+79+St/@38.9850373,-94.5934373,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c0ef2df3be2bc9:0xe8a3b910ecc447ce">MAP</a>; whenever you can - get there! There may be signs reserving our tables. This will give you time to order a drink and/or food and settle down with your friends before the great music starts</span><div><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">CLICK ON</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://kcbier.com/events-calendar/" style="font-size: x-large;">KC Bier Company Events</a><span style="font-size: large;"></span> for the latest info.</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial";"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /></b>
<b>LIVE MUSIC:</b> with <b>Bram and Jürgen</b> aka <b>"Polka on Steroids"</b><br />
<b>Authentic German music</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52Q2e89EBAQmQ1fnaI69571trSfXNd8H8bzZhF2_SEc8TGWcAd0CSeEUW6ymfq4Vc9H69Z5PDXuxOHJVyzZz8COuPe9xSd92R7XqUJP_J6pJEH1RXlsP7_VDIsTPXNoIyhekg/s1600/Bram+Wijnands+Jurgen+Welge.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52Q2e89EBAQmQ1fnaI69571trSfXNd8H8bzZhF2_SEc8TGWcAd0CSeEUW6ymfq4Vc9H69Z5PDXuxOHJVyzZz8COuPe9xSd92R7XqUJP_J6pJEH1RXlsP7_VDIsTPXNoIyhekg/s320/Bram+Wijnands+Jurgen+Welge.jpg" width="320" /></a>Bram Wijnands, a world-renowned slide piano jazz musician (he also plays the accordian), is from Holland. Jürgen Welge, on Drums, is a native of Germany who came to the US more than 20 years ago. They play regularly at the Majestic Jazz club downtown as a Jazz band "The Bram Wijnands Trio" (With another member) <br />
**Wear tract, traditional ethnic cloths from your region if you have them. Let’s make it a fun festive occasion.<br />
**This is a great event for those who cannot drive in the dark. We are thinking of you.<br />
<b> BIER: </b>The bier is just like that of Munich, but American made and very fresh! <br />
<b> FOOD: </b>"My first time there I had Weisswurst, White sausage. In Munich you can only get this in the morning. But, I had it here in the evening with mustard. If you have not eaten one, ask Steve or Juegen how to eat one." - Mel Miller<br />
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">BUNDESLIGA SOCCER WATCHING: </b> (plural: Bundesligen), meaning Federal League, is within several sports the name of top division in Austria and Germany: In English, the term most often refers to the top division of men's association football in Germany, the Bundesliga (full native name Fußball-Bundesliga), which has operated since 1963;
<a href="https://kcbier.com/events-calendar/" style="font-weight: bold;">KC Bier Company Events</a><br />
<b>KIDS ARE WELCOME: </b> Playground equipment set up outside in the Biergarten.<br />
<b>STAMMTISCH: </b>German Meetup groups occasionally meet; <b>Become a member of this private group</b>; <a href="https://www.meetup.com/KCGerman-group/">Website</a><br /><br /><br />
Ongoing - <b><span style="font-size: large;">Learn to speak German - FREE<i>!</i></span></b><br />
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Through Mar 20-<br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">AUSCHWITZ - Not long ago. Not far away.</span></b> Union Station<br />
For the first time, 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqGa5on_NcmrX86e9cm61KKAIz_M08Bl4W9U9D1bE_bjouAv7Ch7vtp78MJaQopctjhHNhDHAb54obdlaSvyU8neVf6ZkaXGvOuGGtXKzvxMBr0zm8qHPvn8613bG9ei6zoYfN/s956/AUSCHWITZ.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="956" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqGa5on_NcmrX86e9cm61KKAIz_M08Bl4W9U9D1bE_bjouAv7Ch7vtp78MJaQopctjhHNhDHAb54obdlaSvyU8neVf6ZkaXGvOuGGtXKzvxMBr0zm8qHPvn8613bG9ei6zoYfN/s320/AUSCHWITZ.png" width="320" /></a>a touring exhibition dedicated to the historical significance of the camp is being presented to a U.S. audience.<br />
<b>This exhibit goes to only 2 US cities.</b> An international exhibition of unprecedented importance. A story to shake the conscience of the world - unparalleled opportunity to confront the singular face of human evil.<br />
This groundbreaking exhibition brings together more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs from over 20 institutions and museums around the world; <a href="https://unionstation.org/event/auschwitz/">unionstation.org/event/auschwitz</a><br /><br /><br />
Through Mar 21 - <b><span style="font-size: medium;">War Remains: An Immersive Memory</span></b>, in the National WWI Museum and Memorial’s Memory Hall. <br />
<b>This is not a game. This is History.</b> Live through the war to end all wars unlike ever before. an immersive virtual reality experience that sends visitors to the Western Front of the First World War. Stunning visual effects, powerfully designed sound and tactile elements transport the viewer into the trench during an active battle scene.<br />
A solitary active, not passive, experience, allowing one user through approximately every 15 minutes. VR headsets and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between users. Due to the graphic nature of the content, <b>viewers must be at least 14 years of age</b>; Tickets are $24 (Members $18); <a href="https://www.theworldwar.org/war-remains">theworldwar.org/war-remains</a><br /><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFGbbY1Pv56PlZjTPV8cWQpczDybbL7mRgSaW-hgjm5aiR9PC6gi7coT3qs6N91BcBzppQZGRYqD-brR1YK_JR_7_qdksNRjM8B5IPhRyUoWAuUBImzPV9dQiJeoHjLf27Xdb/s1600/IMG_3234.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601014064049289410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFGbbY1Pv56PlZjTPV8cWQpczDybbL7mRgSaW-hgjm5aiR9PC6gi7coT3qs6N91BcBzppQZGRYqD-brR1YK_JR_7_qdksNRjM8B5IPhRyUoWAuUBImzPV9dQiJeoHjLf27Xdb/s200/IMG_3234.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 162px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 180%;"><b>2. GERMAN KLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS in the KANSAS CITY AREA:</b></span><br /><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirH3rS3_QnXGPfQgrqNi_rqE6lt8ROYc1upj-eJmMIq42QPESVxjIB4spubwsw2DASly9SGO1Ycc9ZU_rAHfABwLFTXHdoZ_fIBLHPMVbJAEfnTOiqqPUcRujBtmRBqzu8wOgT/s1600/4-29+hofmarshall.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601007018733516002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirH3rS3_QnXGPfQgrqNi_rqE6lt8ROYc1upj-eJmMIq42QPESVxjIB4spubwsw2DASly9SGO1Ycc9ZU_rAHfABwLFTXHdoZ_fIBLHPMVbJAEfnTOiqqPUcRujBtmRBqzu8wOgT/s200/4-29+hofmarshall.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 74px;" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Germania Club</span></b><br />
The Club presents <b>KARNEVAL</b> - The tradition in was initiated in 1967. <b>THIS is the <em>German version</em> of Mardi Gras</b>, which is unlike the French or Brazilian versions! Each Karneval season, the Elferaat (Council of Eleven) elects a <b>PRINZ and PRINZESSIN</b> (prince and princess - together they are called the <b>Prinzenpaar</b>.) It begins on November 11 (or the Saturday closest to the 11th) with a <b>CORONATION Ball</b> for the club's new Prinzenpaar. During this season, several<b> TRIPS to other klubs in/and out of state</b> are made by <b>chartered bus</b> or other means of transportation.<br />
The Germania Club promotes close relations with <b>German organizations in other communities</b>. We have been pleased to exchange visits with sister clubs in <b>St. Louis, Chicago, Topeka, Wichita, Omaha, Tulsa and Houston, as well as in Germany</b>. Karneval culminates with <b>MASKENBALL</b> a grand masquerade ball in Kansas City on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday. <br />
In addition to great DANCING music, entertainment at the balls is provided by the hilarious <b>ELFERRAT / MANNERBALLET</b> (imagine men in tights doing ballet?) and the funloving <b>SOFISTICATED OMAS</b> (grandmas). <b>Ambassadors</b> from other clubs and the <b>Blauen Elfen</b> (Blue Elves) are always around to help.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7B7VeT3gwxsAwX7mVmNKDhmKb3dq9WLOLfU4IwQuac6t7zVdASqWcEsjcVraqCE1xjeBNSnmHzS9QcbbGwOPhBJZmNHb8oElrBPkSgnfmMpuiPFT3p1RntT0HA_miufS491z0/s1600/KATE_ME.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7B7VeT3gwxsAwX7mVmNKDhmKb3dq9WLOLfU4IwQuac6t7zVdASqWcEsjcVraqCE1xjeBNSnmHzS9QcbbGwOPhBJZmNHb8oElrBPkSgnfmMpuiPFT3p1RntT0HA_miufS491z0/s1600/KATE_ME.JPG" /></a><br />
The <b>Royal Entourage</b> includes <b>Court Jesters</b>, <b>Adjutanten</b> and <b>Hofdamen</b> (Adjutants and Ladies-in-waiting) and a <b>Hofmarshall</b> (Lord) to lead the entrance parade where the beads fly! <b>Orden</b> (medals) of The Prinzenpaar are bestowed to guests. The attire is exquisite and fabulous! <br />
<b>The William E. Gruening Award</b> is presented annually to an American born person who distinguishes himself through continued, significant contributions in the promotion of German culture, heritage and traditions in the United States of America. <br />
The club also sponsors <b>DINNERS</b>, <b>DANCES</b>, classes to <b>LEARN GERMAN</b>, <b>KNIT</b>, <b>CROCHET</b>, explore <b>GENEALOGY</b> and maybe an occasional <b>GAME NIGHT.</b><br />
The club also participates in Kansas City's annual <b>Ethnic Festival</b>, and has participated in the annual <b>Snake Saturday Parade</b> in North Kansas City.<br />
New members are always welcome. All that is required is an interest in German culture and customs, a willingness to participate and a desire to have fun! <b>A regular monthly newsletter</b> is sent by mail to all members and inform them of club events and other matters of interest.<br />
<b>Our goal:</b> To promote consciousness and appreciation for the German heritage, to further the social interests of its members and to create a strong bond of friendship among the members.<br />
<b>Yearly dues are $30.00/single person and $50.00/family, payable June 1.</b> Make checks payable to Germania Club of Kansas City and mail to Germania Club of Kansas City, P.O. Box 2582, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201; Various activities sponsored by Germania Klub may have additional fees; Please feel free to ask questions! <a href="http://www.germaniakc.org/">www.germaniakc.org</a>; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Germania-Club-of-Kansas-City-213197408706918/">Facebook Page</a><br />
<b>Club President, Roger Abbott</b>: <a href="mailto:TheresadinRodger@gmail.com">TheresadinRodger@gmail.com</a><br />
<b>The Directors for the Board for 2014-2016</b> are John Driscoll, Anita Johnson, Stan Loughery, Karola Luckett, Inge Richter, and Helga Theoharis. <br />
<b>KARNEVALS GESELLSCHAFT (KG)</b> (translated = carnival society) consists of 5 groups:<br />
<b>The Elferaat</b> (Council of Eleven) - The purpose of the Elferaat is to perpetuate Karneval (Fasching, Mardi Gras) in the community and to establish and maintain relationships with other organizations with similar goals. The Elferaat is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of Karnival traditions within the scope and guidelines established by the Board of Directors<br />
<b>The Blauen Elfen</b> - current members of the Club and will assist the other Karnevals Gesellschaft groups as called upon to ensure the Karneval Season is as productive as possible<br />
<b>The Ambassadors</b> - current members of the Club who live in other cities and are to help spread the fun of Kansas City Karneval throughout the Heartland<br />
<b>The Prinzengarde</b> - past Prinzen and Prinzessin who will make themselves available to the current Prinzenpaar as advisors to ensure the continuation of Karneval taditions and procedures<br />
<b>The Mannerballet</b> - Maennerballet will be current members of the Club and will honor the current Prinzenpaar's reign by presenting a dance/performance at their Maskenball<br />
<b>KG dues</b> are due and payable by November 1, 2013. To be in the KG, you must have paid your Member and KG dues by Coronation <br />
Dues are <b>$25.00/single person and $40.00/couple</b>. <br />
Make checks payable to Germania Club Of Kansas City. Note on the check: KG Dues<br />
Mail to Germania Club of Kansas City, P. O. Box 2582, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201; Barbara Will: (913) 492-3725; <a href="mailto:bwont@everestkc.net">bwont@everestkc.net</a>; <br />
<b>Elferrat Leader Hank Stitt</b>: 816.303.9936; <a href="mailto:hstitt@sls-law.com">hstitt@sls-law.com</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUlJknhFC0mHUm2fnGo9s5sYEkHs8pjHPpIoWH8C4t_RFyUlsmMdpcLfvbIg9JGGp6EIislwyDfXBA-DZkW-BuHsvlvtqL0M6ff8kPwACfviRry8oqbfNSGYYBAWRusk4wrcx/s1600/American+Legion+-+7500+West+OPKS.jpg" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" lwa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUlJknhFC0mHUm2fnGo9s5sYEkHs8pjHPpIoWH8C4t_RFyUlsmMdpcLfvbIg9JGGp6EIislwyDfXBA-DZkW-BuHsvlvtqL0M6ff8kPwACfviRry8oqbfNSGYYBAWRusk4wrcx/s320/American+Legion+-+7500+West+OPKS.jpg" width="320" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Germania Klub event space</span></b> is at The American Legion Hall, 7500 West 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7500+West+75th+Street,+Overland+Park,+Kansas&hl=en&ll=38.994806,-94.672837&spn=0.007888,0.013711&sll=37.6,-95.665&sspn=32.737388,56.162109&hnear=7500+W+75th+St,+Overland+Park,+Johnson,+Kansas+66204&t=m&z=16&iwloc=r0">Map</a>; In the spring of 2013 the Klub moved from the location it had previously used since November 4, 1994 (in North Kansas City)<br />
This new location gives our organization a considerably larger social and cultural meeting place. <b>Dinners</b> and various other activities will be held at this location and are <b>open to all members</b> as well as <b>members of the American Legion</b>. The American Legionnaires are enjoying partnering with Germania and we are enjoying them as well; Go to their website <a href="http://kspost370.org/">http://kspost370.org/</a> to check out, enjoy, support and participate in some of their other functions.<a href="http://joetas.smugmug.com/Other/Al-on-75th/20803707_374dx7/1651295303_v2B645q#!i=1651295303&k=v2B645q">Click here for more pictures of the event space</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The German American Citizens Association (GACA)</span></b><br />
The Club presents <b>dance parties</b>, which are an excellent entertainment value, with several hours of <b>German </b>and <b>popular dance music</b> performed by a band. Often these dances have a <b>theme</b>, such as <b>Kappenabend</b> (crazy hat dance), <b>Oktoberfest</b>, <b>Weinfest</b> and a <b>New Years Eve Party</b>. Food is usually available, catered by a business with knowledge of <b>German food</b> preparation. <br />
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In the spring, the Club has a <b>Maifest</b><br />
In the summer the Club has a <b>Picnic</b> and <b>Schuetzenfest</b> for members and guests. There is entertainment and contests for adults and children. Prizes are awarded, along with lots of food and drink. The club takes part in the August <b>Ethnic Enrichment Festival</b>, which is sponsored by the City of Kansas City, MO.<br />
In the fall, we have <b>Kristkindlmarkt </b>which is the Christmas Craft Fair. <br />
A particular favorite is our annual <b>Children’s Christmas Party</b> where they are encouraged to sing or display a special talent. <b>Saint Nikolaus visits this event</b>, and his bag of stockings filled with surprises.<br />
From time to time the GACA <b>sponsors a visit by groups or a bands from Germany</b> who come to share their talents and experience America.<br />
The <b>Ladies Auxiliary</b> meets monthly to socialize as well as plan and conduct fund raisers for charitable contributions to Truman Medical Center East.<br />
Officers are elected at the annual <b>General Membership Meeting in November</b>. The President chairs monthly Board Meetings all year to conduct the business of the Club. These Board Meetings are open to all members. <b>A regular monthly newsletter</b> is sent by mail to all members and inform them of club events and other matters of interest.<br />
<b>Yearly membership dues</b> are <b>$25.00 per family and $20.00 for singles</b>. GACA is a Tax Exempt/NonProfit Organization. Various activities sponsored by GACA may have additional fees. <a href="http://www.gacaofkc.org/membershipform.pdf">Click to access our Membership form</a> for you to print, fill in the information and mail it<br />
Please feel free to contact any GACA member for additional information; Patté Klaus Schreihofer, president: 816-331-3184, 816-560-6666; <a href="mailto:pklausschreihofer@yahoo.com">pklausschreihofer@yahoo.com</a>; Mel Miller: 816 444-4224; <a href="mailto:mpmiller7@kc.rr.com">mpmiller7@kc.rr.com</a>; <a href="http://www.gacaofkc.org/">www.gacaofkc.org</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovFCnTPW3cVwRZht0kn5Fy0Vl2A2d_0ndm1HQdPQhy-D1gyEvW8Bcmzc53leiXf-4QuU40khmGoGhM6i9PnZeQOA-0hBKdcRgNF9bd2Vwv3o1FlTj4z0P6drIUyCaHAeTA09W/s1600/Turners+Symbol.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601014574601084066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovFCnTPW3cVwRZht0kn5Fy0Vl2A2d_0ndm1HQdPQhy-D1gyEvW8Bcmzc53leiXf-4QuU40khmGoGhM6i9PnZeQOA-0hBKdcRgNF9bd2Vwv3o1FlTj4z0P6drIUyCaHAeTA09W/s200/Turners+Symbol.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 138px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 144px;" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Kansas City Turners</span></b>...The oldest German Club in Kansas City Founded February 14, 1858 with the motto of: <span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">"</span><b>A Sound Mind In A Sound Body</b></span>"<br />
<b>ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES:</b> Adult Bowling league, Tumbling and Dance for children; Dance recitals; Dinner/dances; Pool Parties<br />
<b>MENTAL ACTIVITIES:</b> Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournaments; Monthly Poker Game Night; chess matches, online games<br />
<b>SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:</b> Sunday NFL Watch Parties; NASCAR Watch Parties; <br />
KC Turners is a family-oriented social organization, which is looking to grow its membership, and we would love to have you and your family. <br />
It is easy to become a member. Currently there are no fees to join the Kansas City Turners, but all KC Turners members have to belong to the American Turners. <br />
<b>Yearly dues for the American Turners are $25.00 per family</b> and due by Jan. 31 each year. Various activities sponsored by KC Turners may have additional fees. To join the American Turners, contact <b>Jean Zarker</b>, membership chair: 816-373-0986; <a href="mailto:zarkerjean@aol.com">zarkerjean@aol.com</a>; <a href="http://www.americanturners.com/">www.americanturners.com</a>; National Office: 1127 E. Kentucky St. PO Box 4216 Louisville, KY 40204, (502) 636-2395<br />
<b> References:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/collections/german-american/mss030"><b>American Turners Records, 1853-2004</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.kancoll.org/khq/1942/42_2_dolbee.htm"><b>The Fourth of July in Early Kansas 1858-1861</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/collections/german-american/mss038"><b>American Turners Local Societies, 1866-2006</b></a><br />
<a href="http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/kansascity/k0771.pdf"><b>Kansas City Turner Society (Socialer Turnverein) Records</b></a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcbsfvq7MEPbja8ICXJ_x5XSj-Rj6ZnVngIwJiWcW4ySp7IYFTJWBAUlwzz4gwr8DMbaZh-yNeHSaULlzjsltf2dLb2CS9iubaSmZhaiqa_MuVZqi_xED2qDJ-1yIZANhU6IDp/s1600/German+American+Edelweiss+Society.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659686916703249314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcbsfvq7MEPbja8ICXJ_x5XSj-Rj6ZnVngIwJiWcW4ySp7IYFTJWBAUlwzz4gwr8DMbaZh-yNeHSaULlzjsltf2dLb2CS9iubaSmZhaiqa_MuVZqi_xED2qDJ-1yIZANhU6IDp/s200/German+American+Edelweiss+Society.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 155px;" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">German American Edelweiss Society</span></b>, A social club that holds a meeting once a year to schedule events <b>Yearly dues are $15.00 per family and $10.00 per single with a one time $10 initiation fee</b> Various activities sponsored by the club may have additional fees No clubhouse, but some of their events take place at: St Mary's-St Anthony's Church 615 N 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=615+N+7th+St,+Kansas+City,+KS+66101&hl=en&sll=39.010616,-94.630527&sspn=0.382549,0.614548&hnear=615+N+7th+St,+Kansas+City,+Kansas+66101&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; <br />
<b> German-American Edelweiss Society (GAES) Membership Dues for 2019</b><br />
Memberships may be renewed at the April Dance (April 27, 2019) or send to: Janet Roberts, 12803 Sloan Ave., Kansas City, KS 66109<br />
Please make checks payable to German-American Edelweiss Society or GAES<br />
For New and Returning Members:<br />
Individual Membership (Yearly) - $10 Family Membership (Yearly) - $15; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/German-American-Edelweiss-Society-101321176620948/">Facebook Page</a>; <a href="http://www.saveumore.com/GERMAN/index.htm">Website</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">German American Club of Shawnee</span></b><br />
The purpose of the Shawnee German-American Club is to promote a consciousness and appreciation for the German heritage, to further the social interests of its members, and to create a bond of friendship among the members. The Club’s functions include social and community activities and is open to all persons willing to support the German-American Club’s purpose. The Club is neutral in matters of politics and religion and was founded in June, 2003.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-te8wpSDPueNIqz7QiZ_LkxBMSk-oShRnjq_4yZhQqNjXKepLSCHDD1nC5QuXyxKB7n7hEGqHyutjxtLyiDEaFMb769nn-rnfThW-M9q4jF0yr1lCewWJiArakY1WNdUQCIW2/s1600/Shawnee+German-American+Club.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659679024988775010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-te8wpSDPueNIqz7QiZ_LkxBMSk-oShRnjq_4yZhQqNjXKepLSCHDD1nC5QuXyxKB7n7hEGqHyutjxtLyiDEaFMb769nn-rnfThW-M9q4jF0yr1lCewWJiArakY1WNdUQCIW2/s320/Shawnee+German-American+Club.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 135px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 139px;" /></a>Shawnee German-American Club hosts the <b>Shawnee Octoberfest on the first Friday of October</b>. The club supports the Shawnee Sister City and their <b>German sister city of Erfurt</b>. The Club also takes part in the annual <b>Ethnic Enrichment Festival</b>, which is sponsored by the City of Kansas City, MO in August. From time to time the club sponsors a visits by groups or bands from Germany who come to share their talents and experience America.<br />
For any dancers, the <b>Blautaler Schuhplattlers</b>, an affiliated group, welcome anyone interested in taking up German folk dancing; <a href="http://www.blautaler.org/">www.blautaler.org</a><br />
Officers are elected at the annual General Membership Meeting in November. The President chairs monthly Membership meetings to conduct the business of the Club. All club members and guest are welcome to attend. <br />
<b>Annual membership dues are $25.00 per family and $20.00 for singles. We have special dues for current college students under 25 years old of $5.00</b>; For information on joining the Shawnee German-American Club contact Ken Sherfey: 913-631-6811; <a href="mailto:klskms@aol.com">klskms@aol.com</a>; <a href="http://www.shawneegermanclub.org/">www.shawneegermanclub.org</a>; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shawnee-German-American-Club/208718315844876">Facebook Page</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">UMKC German Club </span></b>There aren't any club fees, but in order to be a member, you must be a UMKC student; <b>Michael J. Stobaugh</b>: <a href="mailto:mjszp4@mail.umkc.edu">mjszp4@mail.umkc.edu</a>; <a href="https://roogroups.collegiatelink.net/organization/germanclub">UMKC German Club Website</a>; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/umkcgermanstudies?fref=ts">Facebook - UMKC German Studies</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hannover-Kansas City Sister Cities</span></b>: The Sister City Association of Kansas City is an international citizen’s diplomatic organization. We support and promote cooperation and understanding for <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">innovative programs in commerce, tourism, education, and cultural awareness</span></b>. - Hannover, Germany, is represented in Kansas City by the <b>Hannover Committee of the Sister City Association of KC</b>; <a href="http://www.kcsistercities.org/sister-cities/hannover-germany">Website</a>; chaired by Traute Kohler, Ph.D.: <a href="mailto:tkohler@ku.edu">tkohler@ku.edu</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ethnic Enrichment Commission</span></b> <br />
4600 East 63rd. Street Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64130<br />
816-513-7553; <a href="mailto:Ethnic.Enrichment.Commission@kcmo.org">Ethnic.Enrichment.Commission@kcmo.org</a> ; <a href="http://eeckc.org/">http://eeckc.org/</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Kansas City German </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Language Meetup Group:</span></b>, Founded: Feb 17, 2006 <b>Membership dues</b>: $5.00 per year; Ute: <a href="mailto:cutieute@yahoo.com">cutieute@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KCGerman-group/">KC German Language Meetup Group</a><br />
• If you live in the Kansas City area or surrounding towns, we would love to have you join our group!<br />
• Meet and mingle with fellow German Speakers near you! <br />
• Come to a German Language Meetup to <b>practice speaking, build vocabulary</b> and<b> <i>finally</i> figure out those verb conjugations</b>! <br />
• All ages and levels willkommen!<br />
• The meetings of this group will be tailored to all who learned German at some point and would like to keep it up.<br />
<a href="https://secure.meetup.com/register/?urlkey=&eventId=&a=&number=&gj=&c=224312&returnUri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meetup.com%2FKCGerman-group%2Fjoin%2F%3FeventId%3D%26a%3D%26gj%3D"><b>BECOME A MEMBER!!</b></a><br />
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3. GERMAN KLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS in OTHER CITIES CLOSE BY:</span></b><br />
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<b>Lawrence, Kansas<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">German School Of Northeast Kansas (GSNEKS)</span></b>, Bishop Seabury Academy, Reese Hall, 4120 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, Kansas 66047; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=Bishop+Seabury+Academy,+4120+Clinton+Parkway,+Lawrence+Kansas+66047&hl=en&cid=16188134334353028620">MAP</a>; The mission is to create a German-speaking community <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Misf26KFOQ-ZDQ1nowHxKPXn3n-g_0iH8zgQmlGlPrUrQ8l-j06zjISZptTlXy7oUdOeIokLhhZVhPJ2-aQWInssSFhRkMnRZZnQvXBoK4EKpDlU0YRhE75bMPSAxfajnQiO/s1600/german-american-schoolx.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659511551443068002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Misf26KFOQ-ZDQ1nowHxKPXn3n-g_0iH8zgQmlGlPrUrQ8l-j06zjISZptTlXy7oUdOeIokLhhZVhPJ2-aQWInssSFhRkMnRZZnQvXBoK4EKpDlU0YRhE75bMPSAxfajnQiO/s320/german-american-schoolx.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 87px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 67px;" /></a> in which children and adults experience "<b>Sprachvergnügen</b>," the joy of learning German, through a variety of age-appropriate learning activities in a friendly and supportive environment; accepts students from pre-school age through adulthood; Michael G. Windheuser, Ph.D., Executive Director; <a href="mailto:mwindheuser@gmail.com">mwindheuser@gmail.com</a>; 785.218.9700; <a href="http://www.lawrencegermanschool.org/">www.lawrencegermanschool.org</a><br />
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<b>Topeka, Kansas<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The German American Club of Topeka (GACOT)</span></b>, 5715 SW 21st St, Topeka, Kansas (Lawyer's Title of Topeka Inc.); <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/5715+SW+21st+St,+Topeka,+KS+66604/@39.0284955,-95.7544312,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87befd3f4aebbfdd:0x2f3a96cdf7a4db43!8m2!3d39.0284955!4d-95.7522425">MAP</a>; <a href="mailto:gacottopeka@gmail.com">gacottopeka@gmail.com</a>; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/German-American-Club-of-Topeka-348116108552801/">Facebook Page</a><br />
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP DUES are $15 a year<br />
We are a local group of German Americans promoting and passing on the German traditions of our families here in Topeka, Kansas<br />
If any one is interested in German American Club of Topeka, we have our meeting every first Thursday of each month. All are welcome to come! Meetings are at Lawyer's Title of Topeka Inc. <br />
The Board meets first at 6pm<br />
General meeting at 7pm<br />
There will be no meeting in December. We will meet again in January.<br />
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<b>Omaha, Nebraska<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">German-American Society of Omaha, Nebraska</span></b>, Clubhaus, 3717 South 120th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144; <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3717+South+120th+Street,+Omaha,+Nebraska+68144&hl=en&geocode=+&hnear=3717+S+120th+St,+Omaha,+Douglas,+Nebraska+68144&t=m&z=16">Map</a>; (402) 333-6615; <a href="mailto:germansoc@msn.com">germansoc@msn.com</a>; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GermanAmericanSociety/">Facebook Page</a>; <a href="http://www.germanamericansociety.org/">www.germanamericansociety.org</a><br />
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<b>St. Louis, Missouri<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities, Inc. (SLSSC) organization</span></b>; Susanne Evens: <a href="mailto:sevens@aaatranslation.com">sevens@aaatranslation.com</a>; 636-530-1010; <a href="http://www.slssc.org/">www.slssc.org</a><br />
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<b>St. Louis, Missouri<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The German Cultural Society of St. Louis</span></b>, 3652 S Jefferson Ave St Louis, MO 63118; dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the German culture, customs, and language; (314) 771-8368; <a href="http://www.germanstl.org/">www.germanstl.org</a><br />
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<b>Chicago, Illinois<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The German American National Congress, also known as DANK</span></b> (Deutsch Amerikanischer National Kongress), 4740 N. Western Avenue, Suite 206, Chicago, IL 60625; the largest organization of Americans of Germanic descent; 773-275-1100; toll free: 888-USA-DANK; fax: 773-275-4010; <a href="mailto:office@dank.org">office@dank.org</a>; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DANKNational/">Facebook Page</a>; <a href="http://www.dank.org/">www.dank.org</a><br />
Actively works to preserve German culture, heritage and language in the United States. It is our aim to inspire people with Germanic heritage and those interested in German cultures and language to recognize and celebrate the culture in a number of exciting ways.<br />
We always love to hear from our members or people interested in learning more about DANK. Feel free to contact our National Office in Chicago as we would love to hear from you. <br />
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4. GERMAN FOOD/BIER in the KC area:</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWyBt5lR8A73ldlsNQJFearGcwwUktHMn18nz906KEYFOhTyjTpmDijDOt4_Az67AoEMS5itz3zBCqZBs_Np4kjOIk4H3-aRlm-fL0IQdSdBD8MP3OHMIa-TvePHaOOgR0F0zx/s1600/AFF%C3%84RE+Katrin+Heuser.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWyBt5lR8A73ldlsNQJFearGcwwUktHMn18nz906KEYFOhTyjTpmDijDOt4_Az67AoEMS5itz3zBCqZBs_Np4kjOIk4H3-aRlm-fL0IQdSdBD8MP3OHMIa-TvePHaOOgR0F0zx/s1600/AFF%C3%84RE+Katrin+Heuser.jpg" width="100" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Affäre</span></b>, 1911 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1911+Main+St,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108&hl=en&ll=39.090084,-94.583638&spn=0.008261,0.013711&sll=39.088918,-94.588809&sspn=0.008261,0.013711&hnear=1911+Main+St,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64108&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; German, Seafood; Master Chef Martin Heuser from Bonn, Germany, competed at the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany, where he earned a Bronze Medal; a contemporary german restaurant - modern german cuisine; small plates and appetizers; all natural, farm fresh, seasonal food, supporting local producers as much as possible; (816) 298-6182; <a href="http://www.affarekc.com/">www.affarekc.com</a><br />
<b>Parking</b> is available in the Felco Printing Parking Lot located 1/2 block east of Main Street between 19th and 20th Street.<br />
Every Wednesday is <b>Wine Night!</b> Taste some new and exciting wines every Wednesday from 5pm - 7pm at no cost.<br />
Every Monday night is <b>Industry Night!</b> - <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KJTO821mfAgMHm6YpL6uU3ea2q_nbEiVmFvodJZLfxav17BOXQn7kGHa2xIiTChVZXHwwlaMcGBYnW3XzqxtfZ17o6Q1Et5sXi5quR35WJTpmBrPSo-9N5XH0DwSb0b13oHd/s1600/AFF%C3%84RE+Dining+Room.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KJTO821mfAgMHm6YpL6uU3ea2q_nbEiVmFvodJZLfxav17BOXQn7kGHa2xIiTChVZXHwwlaMcGBYnW3XzqxtfZ17o6Q1Et5sXi5quR35WJTpmBrPSo-9N5XH0DwSb0b13oHd/s1600/AFF%C3%84RE+Dining+Room.jpg" width="200" /></a>25% off for our co-workers in the restaurant industry! <br />
Monday - Thursday - 11:15 - 22:00<br />
Friday 11:15 - 23:00 <br />
Saturday 17:00 - 23:00 <br />
<b>Happy Hour </b><br />
Monday - Thursday 15:00 - 19:00 <br />
Friday -Saturday 21:00 - 23:00<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">André's</span></b><br />
In addition to offering top of the line chocolates and pastries, Andre's also serves gourmet lunches at it's two restaurant locations in the Kansas City area. Come experience a 50 year old Kansas City tradition in fine dining; <a href="http://www.andreschocolates.com/">www.andreschocolates.com</a> <br />
<b>Andre's Tearoom in KCMO</b><br />
5018 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/5018+Main+St/@39.0361858,-94.5876753,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c0efbc7b8467ad:0xf1a26b0a7d228f32">MAP</a><br />
Tele: (816) 561-6484, or Toll-free 1-800-892-1234 <br />
Fax: (816) 561-2922<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIMw8Pn8S9ErgapyvYtvhyphenhyphenWBYrU9EL7_VWTs87DTtisu1dLzqms_OAfKVENpzdWCnUqv0f6EF5uLDnh_jbTUXZ3DmseJ5ppoHrfPS9zCC906Vmj6FXOyQ6oPhPVfsgb8HkEIl/s1600/Andre's+Main+Street+KCMO.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIMw8Pn8S9ErgapyvYtvhyphenhyphenWBYrU9EL7_VWTs87DTtisu1dLzqms_OAfKVENpzdWCnUqv0f6EF5uLDnh_jbTUXZ3DmseJ5ppoHrfPS9zCC906Vmj6FXOyQ6oPhPVfsgb8HkEIl/s1600/Andre's+Main+Street+KCMO.png" width="320" /></a><br />
Lunch Hours:<br />
11:00 - 2:30<br />
Coffee, tea & pastries served before & after lunch until 4:00<br />
Store Hours: <br />
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30<br />
Saturday 8:00 - 5:00<br />
Open Mondays Thanksgiving through New Year's<br />
<b>Andre's Rivaz Tearoom in OPKS</b><br />
4929 West 119th Street,Overland Park, KS 66209; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4929+W+119th+St/@38.9128111,-94.6421809,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c0e9f44eca5b65:0xdfd7812f604a3073">MAP</a><br />
Tele: 913-498-3440 <br />
Fax: 913-498-3442<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb3rXCraw_F2zGFlFRKFT0qpQBEwe1Hyg9HMhFUo4bcucR2bu7AzLqhhpO2_J50ObS_LjkuKyUBnkWF5XcxiySUaDeXLXzKV9x35iuAvG4FhjXh-pCDe30KfVIlljrwofu50U/s1600/Andre's+Rivaz+OPKS.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb3rXCraw_F2zGFlFRKFT0qpQBEwe1Hyg9HMhFUo4bcucR2bu7AzLqhhpO2_J50ObS_LjkuKyUBnkWF5XcxiySUaDeXLXzKV9x35iuAvG4FhjXh-pCDe30KfVIlljrwofu50U/s1600/Andre's+Rivaz+OPKS.png" width="320" /></a>Lunch Hours:<br />
11:00 - 2:30<br />
Coffee, tea & pastries served before<br />
& after lunch until 4:00<br />
Store Hours:<br />
Monday thru Friday: 10:00 to 5:30<br />
Saturday: 10:00 to 5:00<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRBfLGOabhvn5l3O1IgwMlQEOOAHaUEjfKhsEsAVZI4Hc4OmmYf6XV6Ctt9_0FzEOdBUB8MtfH2TpUajBAALl4VQYQS8B4hpBCt5rhb9pED3sc3U9jLvQvZgieZWrBTN59Njdw/s1600/Beethoven%25E2%2580%2599s+%25239+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRBfLGOabhvn5l3O1IgwMlQEOOAHaUEjfKhsEsAVZI4Hc4OmmYf6XV6Ctt9_0FzEOdBUB8MtfH2TpUajBAALl4VQYQS8B4hpBCt5rhb9pED3sc3U9jLvQvZgieZWrBTN59Njdw/s1600/Beethoven%25E2%2580%2599s+%25239+2.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beethoven's 9th Restaurant</b></span>, 2 W Piankishaw St, Paola, KS 66071; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Beethoven's+%239+Restaurant/@38.5737682,-94.8798956,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87c0b29618920309:0xb9460c71f58a5f55!8m2!3d38.5737682!4d-94.8777069">MAP</a>; Homestyle German fare in a colorful, relaxed space with high-ceilings, folk art & a patio; 913-294-3000; <a href="http://beethovens9.com/">beethovens9.com</a><br />
For over twenty years, Beethoven’s #9 has been more than just a German restaurant for people, we’ve been a family. Owned and operated by mother daughter duo Jeanie and Linzi, all of our food is cooked just like your grandmother would make it! <br />
<a href="http://beethovens9.com/main-menu/"><b>VIEW OUR MENU</b></a><br />
<b>THIRSTY THURSDAY SPECIAL</b><br />
$2.00 off our schnitzels. <br />
After 4pm, all of our German Beers are $3.00, and Draft Beers are $1.00 off.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwzyltB6v11-sfQ0N7pnqHSb54eGaraf_M9kLo_3FXLw5FcXjgz_mYl1Yligi5Jbn6JbYRFjAkNynCBtZrvx3u7aJubXtCKpFx24YhBNseh2lh2anOBY2Iw__JhSmXiktenmv/s1600/Beethoven%25E2%2580%2599s+%25239.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="970" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwzyltB6v11-sfQ0N7pnqHSb54eGaraf_M9kLo_3FXLw5FcXjgz_mYl1Yligi5Jbn6JbYRFjAkNynCBtZrvx3u7aJubXtCKpFx24YhBNseh2lh2anOBY2Iw__JhSmXiktenmv/s320/Beethoven%25E2%2580%2599s+%25239.png" width="320" /></a><b>We are open: </b><br />
Thursday: 11:00am – 8:00pm <br />
Friday: 11:00am – 8:30pm <br />
Saturday: 11:00am – 8:30pm <br />
Sunday: 11:00am – 6:00pm <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTN5CL6udj0J47NZjmYyAjtkuNfqHBy9T3npvJYQHSrBlXTFUBxq0zuoCg5h_rDl8Ze4jVOPamTVKHK3Fw2SDBUscHegTKWwYSpYGvOUHBatuuV3OlXkgzCy6HPlozyVxHzRdk/s1600/Bier+Station+Logo.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTN5CL6udj0J47NZjmYyAjtkuNfqHBy9T3npvJYQHSrBlXTFUBxq0zuoCg5h_rDl8Ze4jVOPamTVKHK3Fw2SDBUscHegTKWwYSpYGvOUHBatuuV3OlXkgzCy6HPlozyVxHzRdk/s1600/Bier+Station+Logo.png" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Bier Station</span></b>, 120 E. Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64114; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/120+E+Gregory+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+MO+64114/@38.9993161,-94.5872238,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c0ef3e89da72fb:0xcd42d6f9e7f88b70">MAP</a>; 816-548-3870; <a href="mailto:info@bierstation.com">info@bierstation.com</a>; <a href="http://bierstation.com/">http://bierstation.com/</a><br />
<b>HOURS OF OPERATION</b><br />
Monday - Thursday: 11am-11pm <br />
Friday - Saturday: 11am-Midnight <br />
Sunday: Noon-8pm<br />
We're here to share our love of beer, not judge. That's why we call ourselves "Beer Enthusiasts," not "Beer Snobs," and it's reflected in all we do. It's why we love to match draft beers to people's individual tastes and gladly hand out a sample to make sure you're happy with your selection. When you're grabbing a 6-pack to-go or a bottle to enjoy in The Station, we feature detailed information on our shelf labels, so you can be an informed brew shopper. Most importantly, we hope it's evident when you experience in person the chill vibe we strive for, meet all our fantastic customers and see why they come back. Everyone has a place at Bier Station and we hope you'll join us too.<br />
We'll save a seat for you at the bar.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17tHaQvv_c-_VihU3dftpEKV_Q8s2DZh0wNlOS11Qy4deaEAa86hagDgHvYC9UO8qwPwCeSlcU1SSuiAQVuFV83khZM_QDS0ZhcKMZZjjLPvg3xMdJ8YSbozmy3BksU0z0-Nz/s1600/Bier+Station.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17tHaQvv_c-_VihU3dftpEKV_Q8s2DZh0wNlOS11Qy4deaEAa86hagDgHvYC9UO8qwPwCeSlcU1SSuiAQVuFV83khZM_QDS0ZhcKMZZjjLPvg3xMdJ8YSbozmy3BksU0z0-Nz/s1600/Bier+Station.JPG" width="270" /></a><br />
Prost!<br />
<b>ON TAP</b><br />
28 rotating taps<br />
Dedicated session and sour/wild ale taps<br />
Proper glassware<br />
<b>BEER TO-GO</b><br />
Large mix six-pack selection<br />
Fresh inventory rotation<br />
Bottles to enjoy "Here" or "To-Go"<br />
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Locally sourced whenever possible<br />
Handmade bratwurst by James Beard Award finalist chef<br />
Soft pretzels, rustic sandwiches, cheese & charcuterie<br />
<b>EVENTS</b><br />
Social media event participation<br />
Tap invasions<br />
Friday firkins & inline flavor infusions<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>PERMANENTLY CLOSED</i> Jan 21, 2017 - Dietrichês Modern German Cuisines and Biergarten</span></b>, 1313 NE Douglas Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086; <a href="http://www.dietrichsrest.com/">www.dietrichsrest.com</a>; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dietrichsrest/">Facebook Page</a><br />
<b>Keep checking back as you may soon find us at a new location in the future!</b> <br />
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House, 101 West 22nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64108; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=101+West+22nd+Street,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108&hl=en&ll=39.088918,-94.588809&spn=0.008261,0.013711&hnear=101+W+22nd+St,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64108&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; 816.283.3234; <a href="http://www.grunauerkc.com/">www.grunauerkc.com</a><br />
Mon-Thur 11:30am - 10pm<br />
Fri & Sat 11:30am - 11pm<br />
Sun 11:30am - 9pm<br />
Wünderbar 11:30am - 1am<br />
Happy Hour 3-6pm & 10pm - Close<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Kansas City Bier Company</span></b>, 310 West 79th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/310+W+79+St/@38.9850373,-94.5934373,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c0ef2df3be2bc9:0xe8a3b910ecc447ce">MAP</a>; (816) 214-8691; <a href="http://kcbier.com/">kcbier.com</a><br />
Engage in the traditional German communal bier drinking experience in the outdoor biergarten and sample traditional German bier styles in our tasting room. Enjoy traditional German sausages, cheeses and breads that compliment our variety of German bier styles served in appropriate glassware.<br />
An outdoor oasis on the historic Trolley Trail in Waldo will be Kansas City’s newest summer destination. <b>Our biergarten</b> will offer a chance to taste tradition german bier right in “their own back yard.”<br />
Biergartens originated in Southern Germany and are still common there. Come visit and discover for yourself how <b>we put the i back in bier</b>; open as long as the Missouri weather cooperates, usually from May-October.<br />
Prost!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY27M4WQE7KpwoM4hfzyaSh1raXTJfN_1onz35vCzal-LUdoRC8Jt4t11DeCDTGQTy0IzZkK4ifpCtLrVzmX8rtpkoOleHRsd0yNEgmlTQzzlDfDfKINIxx1Mh6QusDqFzzQC0/s1600/The+Kansas+City+Bier+Company+-+menu.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY27M4WQE7KpwoM4hfzyaSh1raXTJfN_1onz35vCzal-LUdoRC8Jt4t11DeCDTGQTy0IzZkK4ifpCtLrVzmX8rtpkoOleHRsd0yNEgmlTQzzlDfDfKINIxx1Mh6QusDqFzzQC0/s1600/The+Kansas+City+Bier+Company+-+menu.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
<b>WHAT WE BREW</b><br />
The Kansas City Bier Company brews authentic German beer styles from imported German malts and hops using traditional German brewing methods. Our beers are unpasteurized and unfiltered to deliver maximum flavor and freshness.<br />
<b>HELLES</b><br />
“Helles” means “light or bright”, which refers to the beer’s pale color; a golden, Munich-style lager,<br />
<b>HEFE-WEIZEN</b><br />
“Hefe” means yeast and “Weizen” means wheat; an unfiltered-wheat ale that still contains the yeast.<br />
<b>DUNKEL</b><br />
“Dunkel” means dark; copies the traditional brown Munich lager that was the most widely drunk beer in Bavaria at the turn of the 20th Century; made from amber colored Munich malt. Germans approach dark beer from a different direction than their Belgian and British neighbors.<br />
<b>SEASONAL OFFERINGS</b><br />
<b>WEIZENBOCK</b><br />
A pale Doppel wheat bock similar in taste to our Hefeweizen, but with intensified flavors and body to the higher starting gravity<br />
<b>HOPFEN DOOF</b><br />
Hopfen Doof means “hop stupid”; American interpretation of a high gravity German Alt; we have given it the designation – Double Alt. Alt means “old” and refers to the old style of warm, top-fermenting beers (i.e., ales) that were predominant before cold, bottom-fermenting lagers became the predominant beer style in Germany. Our yeast strain comes from Dusseldorf, the epicenter of Alt brewing.<br />
Mon-Closed<br />
T-F - 4 to 11<br />
Sat - 11 to 11<br />
Sun - 12 to 7<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>PERMANENTLY CLOSED</i></span></b>:<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Rheinland Restaurant</span></b>, 208 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=208+N+Main+St,+Independence,+MO+64050&hl=en&sll=39.071304,-94.57888&sspn=0.008263,0.013711&hnear=208+N+Main+St,+Independence,+Jackson,+Missouri+64050&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; Authentic German Cuisine! (816) 461-5383; <a href="http://rheinlandrestaurant.com/">http://rheinlandrestaurant.com/</a><br />
"I'm full blooded german and I can say this is the best german food I've had in the states." - <em>customer comment</em><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wYRcpHEBytk2CUsDU1ytdu1zRpt5sxqh1Hc_PUCXuNeHdqMxZTIJyyRYOc7DOdNI93enrsguqV9qxuhS70OTFVf8HmKSKKbWUwRDuGoi_AIfyc2MDIB1OQ0Q54OFppqElGJZ/s1600/Werner%2527s+-+David+and+Judy+Miller.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wYRcpHEBytk2CUsDU1ytdu1zRpt5sxqh1Hc_PUCXuNeHdqMxZTIJyyRYOc7DOdNI93enrsguqV9qxuhS70OTFVf8HmKSKKbWUwRDuGoi_AIfyc2MDIB1OQ0Q54OFppqElGJZ/s1600/Werner's+-+David+and+Judy+Miller.jpg" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Werner's Specialty Foods </span></b> (Meats, Sausages, Catering and Deli), 5736 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/5736+Johnson+Dr/@39.0223593,-94.6523812,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c0edd3044f150f:0xb33338bd1905e84">MAP</a>; Fax 913-362-5955; <a href="mailto:wernerswurst@yahoo.com">wernerswurst@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.wernerswurst.com/">www.wernerswurst.com</a><br />
Open<br />
Monday 9am-2pm<br />
Tuesday - Friday 9am-6pm<br />
Saturday 9am-5pm<br />
Closed Sunday<br />
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5. GERMAN CLOTHING:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bergland Trachten</span></b> <br />
547 E Grand Ave. Ste 5, PO Box 52<br />
Haysville, KS, USA, 67060<br />
316-522-0019; <a href="http://www.berglandtrachten.com/">www.berglandtrachten.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bavarian Superstore</span></b>; <a href="http://www.bavarian-superstore.de/">www.bavarian-superstore.de</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">German Fashions: International Fashions by Ingrid</span></b><br />
4710 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS243US245&um=1&cid=0,0,16715604634305415355&fb=1&dq=fashions+by+ingrid+loc:+Chicago,+IL&daddr=4710+N+Lincoln+Ave,+Chicago,+IL+60625&geocode=17402126001113829633,41.967061,-87.687525&ll=41.967061,-87.687525&iwstate1=dir:to&iwloc=A&f=d&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=directions-to">Get directions</a>; (773) 878-8382; <a href="http://www.fashionsbyingrid.com/">www.fashionsbyingrid.com</a><br />
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6. GERMAN BOOKS:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Opa and Me</span></b>, Written by Kevin Donovan, a member of the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island; the first in a series. Publication Date: March 23, 2013<br />
The next in the series, "Opa and Me Go To The Zoo" will be published early this summer; <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdj_MDbZfVLlHC1oBCvnQEuRlFhkvcM821F4PdLFzODFW1KVMx_ex7N2WwbIRJjtyIl8KCMTYuz0UhrEfE3NysiYy1gRhgcq-TE36B8SpISjOKC2rA2KX0rjAZQnhh13Kvrf9/s1600/Opa+and+Me.jpg" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" lwa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdj_MDbZfVLlHC1oBCvnQEuRlFhkvcM821F4PdLFzODFW1KVMx_ex7N2WwbIRJjtyIl8KCMTYuz0UhrEfE3NysiYy1gRhgcq-TE36B8SpISjOKC2rA2KX0rjAZQnhh13Kvrf9/s200/Opa+and+Me.jpg" width="200" /></a>For ages 3-9... Two best friends: a little girl and her German grandfather. Opa loves his granddaughter and enjoys sharing all things German with her, especially the German's favorite pastime of going for a good walk. The little girl loves her Opa and really enjoys their long walks together along with Opa's German mini-lessons:<br />
"Opa tries to teach me German; A new word every day; Today the word is weiss; The color of the Schnee"; She wants to let her Opa know that the time they spend together is very special to her... but she's just not sure how to say it.; Now available at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Opa-Me-Kevin-M-Donovan/dp/1612251919/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1364758172&sr=8-3&keywords=opa+and+me">Amazon.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FREEDOM-A JOURNEY OF THE HEART</span></b><br />
by Annemarie Timmons<br />
Keynote speaker, storyteller and musician; has inspired audiences with stories of starting over again and again, realizing every moment is a new opportunity. How to discover, develop and nurture your own hidden <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8s4ERQzXKS9hhL2c1sNtoSGn5q0jD7TKLgT4Z2sW4Th8pQhUbVUYWHrlBHoYP8WUhWXeRxqNOiG_KF5AcyRwLKQyi1jbY2tpX51ZCZHHchNhvbxX069DKwVCNp0vWGaO06EGR/s1600/FREEDOM-A+JOURNEY+OF+THE+HEART.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="398" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8s4ERQzXKS9hhL2c1sNtoSGn5q0jD7TKLgT4Z2sW4Th8pQhUbVUYWHrlBHoYP8WUhWXeRxqNOiG_KF5AcyRwLKQyi1jbY2tpX51ZCZHHchNhvbxX069DKwVCNp0vWGaO06EGR/s320/FREEDOM-A+JOURNEY+OF+THE+HEART.jpg" width="211" /></a>untapped potential, is Annemarie's life lesson. Years of experiencing life in a free world caused her to realize that true freedom is awakening to an inner path. Greater understanding of ourselves precedes acceptance of people around us.<br />
Annemarie speaks from the experience of starting over again and again,<br />
including what it was like to:<br />
• Move from foster home to foster home<br />
• Escape from the communist sector of Germany<br />
• Start over in the American sector of Germany<br />
• Create a new life in the United States at 21 years old<br />
• Learn to read and write English along with her 5 children<br />
• Work nights as a waitress, tending to her children’s needs by day<br />
• Become single after 35 years of marriage<br />
• Entertain audiences with music for 40+ years<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">GERMANIA COOKBOOKS</span></b><br />
Back by popular request, we have received a new printing of the Germania Club Cookbooks.<br />
These Germania Cookbooks make an excellent gift for friends and relatives that will be enjoyed for years.<br />
How about a copy for you?<br />
To obtain copies of the Cookbook, contact<br />
Chrissy Stambaugh: (816) 929-5195; <a href="mailto:chrissyrichter84@yahoo.com">chrissyrichter84@yahoo.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Do you like to read stories, travel to other countries through reading?</span></b><br />
Eilhard Becker has a lot of very interesting German Books for your enjoyment. If you are interested and would like to find out about these books, give Eilhard a call (913) 268-6550<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Endearing Ruins/Liebenswerte Ruinen</span></b>, by Walter Bargen: It is bilingual in German and English. Unfortunately, it’s not really available in this country. It’s published in Germany. If anyone might be interested in purchasing a copy, they can go to Walter's website: <a href="http://www.walterbargen.com/">www.walterbargen.com</a> and order it there. It’s $18.00 which includes postage<br />
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7. GERMAN DESIGN:</span></b><br />
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Combining <b>FORM and FUNCTION</b>; School slogan "Art Into Industry."<br />
Named after the Bauhütten, or masons' lodges<br />
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• In 1937, <b>László Moholy-Nagy</b> created the New Bauhaus in Chicago. The school, which remains open, has since been renamed the IIT Institute of Design.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhocwaPK3v6tnk2SLilKyu_-sCE2m_y6icu5YmOSzwBiBl8xmhUFbzOzW7popGecNS_UookYovL14uRumjZu9itNUErWmG6gz5wVewtpJ7aMOiQYyQ_ziv4zMnEyx0MLGcVO3jf/s1600/Bauhaus+Marcel+Breuer+Wassily+Chair.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="360" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhocwaPK3v6tnk2SLilKyu_-sCE2m_y6icu5YmOSzwBiBl8xmhUFbzOzW7popGecNS_UookYovL14uRumjZu9itNUErWmG6gz5wVewtpJ7aMOiQYyQ_ziv4zMnEyx0MLGcVO3jf/s200/Bauhaus+Marcel+Breuer+Wassily+Chair.jpeg" width="200" /></a><br />
• The Bauhaus curriculum is still being taught in art schools around the world.<br />
<b>1923 - Door Knob</b> by Walter Gropius<br />
<b>1925 - Lub Chair or The Wassily Chair</b>; Artist: Marcel Breuer<br />
<b>1927 - Teapot and Tea Infuser</b>; Artist: Marianne Brandt<br />
<b>1929 - Barcelona Chair </b>by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich<br />
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<b> Bauhaus inspired architecture:</b><br />
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8. GERMAN MOVIES:</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baRvF6ZBK18"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> SOPHIE SCHOLL-THE FINAL DAYS</span></b></a> (2005) (Full Film) <br />
1:55:50<br />
In German with English subtitles<br />
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The true story of Germany’s most famous anti-Nazi heroine is brought to life in the multi-award winning drama. Sophie, her brother Hans, and their friend Cristoph had the faith and fortitude to stand against the Nazi regime at the height of its power during WWII.<br />
Sophia Scholl was a German student, active in <b>the White Rose</b> – a non-violent resistance group to Hitler and the Nazi party. In 1943, she was caught delivering anti-war propaganda and, with her brother Hans Scholl, was executed for high treason.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Film awards<b>:</b> </span>The movie received three Lolas (German Oscars) including the Audience Award and Best Actress Award to Julia Jentsch for her brilliant characterization of the title role. The film also won two Silver Bears for Best Director and Best Actress at the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival.<br />
2006 Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film<br />
<b> List of Nominations and Awards</b><br />
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426578/awards?ref_=tt_awd">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426578/awards?ref_=tt_awd</a><br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/99341412"><b><span style="font-size: large;">EDELWEISS PIRATES</span></b></a><br />
1:36:34<br />
In German with English subtitles (for subtitles click on cc)<br />
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The Edelweiss Pirates formed in the late 1930’s when teens that avoided membership in the Hitler Youth, a gender segregated organization, formed a loose association of male and female teens that rejected governmental intrusion into their lives. <br />
Regional chapters sprang up, such as the Navajos, the Roving Dudes, and the Kittlebach Pirates.<br />
Other government resisting German youth groups of World War II include the Swingjugend (Swing Youth, or Swing Kids) and the White Rose, two groups that had some cross relations with each other.<br />
<a href="https://www.historyandheadlines.com/october-25-1944-german-resistance-crackdown-edelweiss-pirates/">Edelweiss Pirate Background Info</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> HaDira - The Flat</span></b> (2011 film German); Documentary<br />
1:37:00<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X45W1-XFn_g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X45W1-XFn_g</a><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkslJ5VC0k">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkslJ5VC0k</a><br />
At age 98, director Arnon Goldfinger's grandmother passed away, leaving him the task of clearing out the Tel Aviv flat that she and her husband shared for decades since immigrating from Nazi Germany in the 1930s. Sifting through a dense mountain of photos, letters, files, and objects, Goldfinger documents himself undertaking the arduous process of making sense of a lifetime's accumulation of possessions. In the process, he begins to uncover clues that seem to point to a greater mystery, and soon a complicated and shocking family history unfolds before his camera. <br />
What starts to take shape is the troubled and taboo history of Goldfinger's grandparents' lives in Germany in the tumultuous and difficult years before World War II, and the unexpected yet inevitable ethical ambiguities and repressed emotions that arise when everyday friendships suddenly cross enemy lines. In this emotionally riveting documentary, Goldfinger follows the hints his grandparents left behind to investigate long-buried family secrets and unravel the mystery of their painful past.<br />
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9. GERMAN BANDS, DANCERS & SINGERS:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><b>Polka Band / Dancer / Singer List</b></span><br />
<b>(in alphabetical order)</b><br />
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Josef Diethelm<br />
300 White Street,<br />
SE Watertown, MN 55388<br />
952-955-2717<br />
<a href="mailto:jodler@soncom.com">jodler@soncom.com</a> <a href="http://www.alpenroseband.com/">www.alpenroseband.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Alpine Spielers</span></b><br />
913-888-4706; <a href="http://www.bettyjosimon.com/AlpenSpielers">Website</a><br />
Plays midi accordion and specializes in ethnic music. Has alpine horn player; Likes to get crowd involved<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">S. V. (Schuhplattler Verein) Blautaler <br />
Kansas City's Original German Dancers</span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.blautaler.org/">www.blautaler.org</a><br />
Authentic traditional dances and clothing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2A9uZPYrM5yn0mtDdlMG7PKAWEFgQQrAfQv3AIyRuu60f5Qkr6II70V8UlvGTRUscV3CjQOpc-LV5py8M9sTz0UnAUy6FR0Ze6M1w9TpSTrr4ddDVqDJQtyI0XGaUtyAEXTd/s1600-h/blautalerflying.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126480515364397794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2A9uZPYrM5yn0mtDdlMG7PKAWEFgQQrAfQv3AIyRuu60f5Qkr6II70V8UlvGTRUscV3CjQOpc-LV5py8M9sTz0UnAUy6FR0Ze6M1w9TpSTrr4ddDVqDJQtyI0XGaUtyAEXTd/s200/blautalerflying.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a> including lederhosen, Hats with feather and the ladies in beautiful dirndls (dresses) Shoe, thigh, hand slapping Alpine dances Shows feature alpine bells, woman "flying", musical saw, yodeling as well as the familiar intricate figure dances where the men Novelty dances: bench dance, miner's dance, whips, stick dance, maypole.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bram Wijnands and Jürgen Welge<br />
aka "<b>Polka on Steroids</b>"</span></b> and as a Jazz band "<b>The Bram Wijnands Trio</b>" (With another member)<br />
<a href="mailto:bwijnands@kc.rr.com">bwijnands@kc.rr.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bramwijnands.com/">Bram Wijnands</a>, a world-renowned slide piano jazz musician (he also plays the accordian), is from Holland. Jürgen Welge, on Drums, is a native of Germany who came to the US more than 20 years ago. <br />
<a href="http://www.bramwijnands.com/schedule.php"><b>SCHEDULE</b></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52Q2e89EBAQmQ1fnaI69571trSfXNd8H8bzZhF2_SEc8TGWcAd0CSeEUW6ymfq4Vc9H69Z5PDXuxOHJVyzZz8COuPe9xSd92R7XqUJP_J6pJEH1RXlsP7_VDIsTPXNoIyhekg/s1600/Bram+Wijnands+Jurgen+Welge.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52Q2e89EBAQmQ1fnaI69571trSfXNd8H8bzZhF2_SEc8TGWcAd0CSeEUW6ymfq4Vc9H69Z5PDXuxOHJVyzZz8COuPe9xSd92R7XqUJP_J6pJEH1RXlsP7_VDIsTPXNoIyhekg/s320/Bram+Wijnands+Jurgen+Welge.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
They are currently (as of May 2017) playing regularly at:<br />
<b>♪ </b>Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 3-5pm at The Kansas City Bier Company, 310 West 79th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114 as the Polka on Steroids<br />
<b>♪ </b>Friday and Saturday, 7-11pm at the Majestic Restaurant as the Bram Wijnands Trio<br />
<b>REVIEWS</b><br />
<b>♪ </b>"I first saw this band when we, the <a href="http://www.blautaler.org/">The Blautaler Schuhplattler of Kansas City</a>, performed at the KC Bier Oktoberfest last year. The bandleader, Bram, is tall and slender, wore loose farmers’ bib overalls. I was surprised as I know all the ethnic bands in the area, but not this one. After listening I was astounded how great they played. These farmers fresh off the field or so I thought. The trio (with David Chael) does this for fun." - Mel Miller<br />
<b>♪ </b>"Jürgen Welge who is probably one of the best drummers in KC." - <a href="http://www.tonyskansascity.com/2010/11/dave-stephens-dannys-big-easy.html">Tony's Kansas City</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Brian McCarty Band </span></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfVrS05hIcepaEJeVobrlceE_-NCISE3OjlKzWNEboqac4I1trS7BQkniU7jfE3WKxmmTnqbXsV9znYfaiOY-Hjpy4BZirlW-OSqbIYqKzThyphenhyphen1N-cyLCTPRixY7oxE-azzQGpX/s1600-h/Brian+McCarty+Band..gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126483637805622002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfVrS05hIcepaEJeVobrlceE_-NCISE3OjlKzWNEboqac4I1trS7BQkniU7jfE3WKxmmTnqbXsV9znYfaiOY-Hjpy4BZirlW-OSqbIYqKzThyphenhyphen1N-cyLCTPRixY7oxE-azzQGpX/s200/Brian+McCarty+Band..gif" style="cursor: hand; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a><br />
1200 SW Madison Lee's Summit, MO 64081<br />
816-246-0895<br />
<a href="http://www.kcpolkas.com/">www.kcpolkas.com</a><br />
Good beat for dancers and has loyal following<br />
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1840 North 41st Terrace<br />
Kansas City, KS 66102<br />
913-287-2081 ~ or try<br />
8004 Arcadia Court<br />
Kansas City, KS 66112<br />
(913) 299-2792<br />
Can play a wide variety of music; Has loyal following; Other polka band leaders and musicians across American hold Don in high respect. U. S. Accordion Champion in 1958 and represented U.S. in Brussels, Belgium at the World's Fair. Polka Hall of Fame Award in 1992 at Iron World in Chisholm, Minnesota; Slovenian, Croatian, Ballroom, etc<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ed Grisnik</span></b><br />
913-299-4795<br />
Croatian band and plays variety<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Die Festhaus-Musikanten</span></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGARp-lOTm8MYY0gD7oAHJkXlDbZDLjOdGssMH14GHojRbsjmGxkjzC5caHpqtu7gJ57_zQi-ky2Ap1GY_scowxXtmc94NEfb1fUi_t3UdxOAp6wWnyqnZwBQFnfmmjGn1WgTu/s1600/German+-+festhaus+musikanten.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGARp-lOTm8MYY0gD7oAHJkXlDbZDLjOdGssMH14GHojRbsjmGxkjzC5caHpqtu7gJ57_zQi-ky2Ap1GY_scowxXtmc94NEfb1fUi_t3UdxOAp6wWnyqnZwBQFnfmmjGn1WgTu/s320/German+-+festhaus+musikanten.jpg" width="275" /></a><br />
Gary Richmond<br />
913-432-2851<br />
<a href="http://www.festhausmusikanten.com/">www.festhausmusikanten.com</a><br />
German style brass band dedicated to the performance of German folk music authentic polkas, marches, waltzes, schottisches, and landlers playlist includes Rosamunde (Beer Barrel Polka), In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus, Liechtensteiner Polka, Schneewalzer and many more music from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Czechoslovakia<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Happy Wanderers</span></b><br />
913-661-2592<br />
<a href="mailto:HappyWanderersMusic@gmail.com">HappyWanderersMusic@gmail.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.happywanderersmusic.com/">www.happywanderersmusic.com</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVh4BXWNNO7l_75LlVNMv1VJ6T4jUUmW2UkIbwK7Y6yWRX3GJYPnuNP7L6k-A23jcl0CWL6QUhwvhyKBmQ_ZTGlTMCqV62jZWygZY-1qLFdeMJQm2Mc8fb1VwNfKqUdS3fC74L/s1600/The+Happy+Wanderers-group.jpe" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVh4BXWNNO7l_75LlVNMv1VJ6T4jUUmW2UkIbwK7Y6yWRX3GJYPnuNP7L6k-A23jcl0CWL6QUhwvhyKBmQ_ZTGlTMCqV62jZWygZY-1qLFdeMJQm2Mc8fb1VwNfKqUdS3fC74L/s320/The+Happy+Wanderers-group.jpe" width="320" /></a>We're a German band that plays traditional and some not-so-traditional songs from the beer hall, beer garden and all around Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Oompah, waltzes, and marches? Sure! But there are some familiar tunes that fit the occasion as well.<br />
Most of our arrangements are customized for our ensemble, so we always have a full sound that keeps the audience happy, engaged and entertained. Do you need a specific song for your event? Tell us. With enough lead time we can likely create an arrangement for your event.<br />
Our usual lineup includes a tuba, euphonium, tenor sax, alto/soprano sax and clarinet, but we mix things up once in a while. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Kansas City Liederkranz Singers</span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.kcliederkranz.org/">www.kcliederkranz.org</a><br />
Chairman/Director <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKowZT1GeyZiRj5prvFaaqXXSTXvbfmuCor38cC93-CUMQ6lxRxmjwhYYTPUly1xk0WM3ugO1Ey8b8IUiwWskFr2bKMbUOTh7LzAGPZfsDvE6fImk0-VbqOwvboJ2_n51NJWcs/s1600/Liederkranz+singers+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681284855580948130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKowZT1GeyZiRj5prvFaaqXXSTXvbfmuCor38cC93-CUMQ6lxRxmjwhYYTPUly1xk0WM3ugO1Ey8b8IUiwWskFr2bKMbUOTh7LzAGPZfsDvE6fImk0-VbqOwvboJ2_n51NJWcs/s320/Liederkranz+singers+2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 198px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
Elfriede Jass, 7621 Englewood<br />
Raytown,MO 64138<br />
816-358-4056<br />
<a href="mailto:Saaleelf@sbcglobal.net">Saaleelf@sbcglobal.net</a><br />
Secretary<br />
Cindy Pearson<br />
9900 Johnson Dr.<br />
Merriam, KS 66203<br />
913- 262-2291 (Home)<br />
<a href="mailto:PearsonRR@aol.com">PearsonRR@aol.com</a><br />
A small informal group of about 20 people who get together for the love of singing their native songs.<br />
The singers belong to the North American Singers Association, which includes German people from all over the United States who get together every 3 years for a songfest. At the songfests about 3,000 voices are joined together to sing their songs "from the heart". The Liederkranz Singers also belong to the Missouri Singing Society and participate in their Annual Singing Fest in Cole Camp, Missouri. They have become a part of the Holiday Tradition at Strawberry Hill Museum in Kansas City, Kansas<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Die Lustigen Musikanten</span></b><br />
Terry and Marilyn Loehnig<br />
20 Scharnhorst Lane,<br />
McKittrick, MO 65041<br />
573-486-2108<br />
Native Germans; Authentic clothing; Yodels Excellent Buttonbox player, their nephew, now in his twenties, had recordings when a teenager. Ask if he will be playing<br />
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Work: 816-679-1004<br />
Native German; Plays everything; Tunes into audience and observes their reaction to the music to see what they like. Plays to the crowd. Plays keyboard and sings; sounds like a small band; Also a composer.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Naggabazis...They live in Germany... and well worth the air-fare!</span></b><br />
website: <a href="http://www.noggabazis.de/">www.noggabazis.de</a><br />
email: Josef "Sepp" Pielmeier <a href="mailto:sepp@noggabazis.de">sepp@noggabazis.de</a><br />
Anton Tony Multerer <a href="mailto:done@noggabazis.de">done@noggabazis.de</a><br />
Hans Korherr <a href="mailto:hanse@noggabazis.de">hanse@noggabazis.de</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pat Auberry Band</span></b><br />
Pat or Anna Auberry<br />
3812 Secluded Meadow Dr.<br />
Byrnes Mill, MO 63051<br />
636-677-2621<br />
4 piece; Excellent sound; Guitar<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwT1JrDw1opUtvNgAzG-W6RsK3lPxn1Wq2K78d3USoj76neAIwa55NptIGiV0NNqaq2sDaDujMxo9iJWOHylDO0pPy1GrENArEz187EkPm3SJ-f9mznObnhCALbmBOMGQXSpIu/s1600/Ted+Lange+%2526+Mollie+B.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="396" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwT1JrDw1opUtvNgAzG-W6RsK3lPxn1Wq2K78d3USoj76neAIwa55NptIGiV0NNqaq2sDaDujMxo9iJWOHylDO0pPy1GrENArEz187EkPm3SJ-f9mznObnhCALbmBOMGQXSpIu/s200/Ted+Lange+%2526+Mollie+B.jpg" width="151" /></span></a><a href="http://www.squeezeboxband.com/the-band"><b><span style="font-size: large;">THE SQUEEZEBOX BAND</span> (Polka)</b></a><br />
Featuring Ted Lange & Mollie B (Mollie Busta); With a repertoire of over 600 songs<br />
solid vocals in English, Polish, German and Czech<br />
Able to play "something for everyone"; As of May 2014, they have made over 600 appearances in 23 states.<br />
<a href="http://www.mollieb.com/about-mollie"><b>MOLLIE B BIO</b></a><br />
Mollie B was born in Dubuque, Iowa, grew up in Spring Grove, Minnesota in a musician’s family with versatility on several instruments, talented vocals, announces, and dances with members of the audience. She has fans in over 25 states and eleven countries.<br />
➤ <a href="https://www.rfdtv.com/story/23049580/mollie-b-polka-party"><b>The Mollie B Polka Party</b></a> is on RFD (Rural Free Delivery) channel 297 on Time Warner/Spectrum or <a href="http://www.rfdtv.com/link/649370/find-us-in-your-area"><b>FIND RFD IN YOUR AREA</b></a> two evenings a week, Wednesday at 6:30pm ET and Saturday at 10:00pm ET. Each TV show will have portions of different locations and different bands; Couples dancing have their own unique style - You may recognize the regulars! It currently airs in over 55 million homes<br />
The show will soon be available on Farm and Ranch TV, a streaming network that can be viewed on all devices linked to the internet.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVFj5S4VXU42BuTFutTl6bfpYOlSFeMdrJOwHuYPlPIg942-K1pjerMMZBdhaESwM4Pjocikh3kho9Ydx7zxFUBIbGhy2VyRA3Ezr0Q9eNsrSYhefadWuXsyfEqMfDGFe5CSj/s1600/Mollie+B+-+the+mule.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="459" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVFj5S4VXU42BuTFutTl6bfpYOlSFeMdrJOwHuYPlPIg942-K1pjerMMZBdhaESwM4Pjocikh3kho9Ydx7zxFUBIbGhy2VyRA3Ezr0Q9eNsrSYhefadWuXsyfEqMfDGFe5CSj/s200/Mollie+B+-+the+mule.jpg" width="200" /></a>➤ In 2017, Wisconsin Public Television released the documentary called "POLKA!" Mollie is the host of this 90-minute long documentary about <br />
celebrating life with polka music in the state of Wisconsin. <br />
➤ <a href="https://www.mollieb.com/the-mule"><b>Featured in the Clint Eastwood movie "The Mule."</b></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDKC6OaubvAuKNkv8-a_mQZ1NLm2Oaef5oE_jhPjS7W31VgACFo7_nlvVtfoqipYGDq5hsUAI2wRV_ul2trgz0BxjkW0DKyBkc5l-swFta5Fu16tC_n6kGwWaKCgChvJ3-X0h/s1600/Mollie+B+-+the+mule+2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="451" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDKC6OaubvAuKNkv8-a_mQZ1NLm2Oaef5oE_jhPjS7W31VgACFo7_nlvVtfoqipYGDq5hsUAI2wRV_ul2trgz0BxjkW0DKyBkc5l-swFta5Fu16tC_n6kGwWaKCgChvJ3-X0h/s200/Mollie+B+-+the+mule+2.jpg" width="200" /></a> In 2018, Mollie B appeared as “Mollie B” in a scene of the Warner Brothers movie, <b>“The Mule,”</b> directed and starring <b>Clint Eastwood</b>. In this scene Mollie plays piano, trumpet, sings, has one line, and dances with Clint Eastwood.<br />
➤ The new Toby Keith music video, “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” used clips from the movie. Clint Eastwood, several dancers, and Mollie B made it into one of those clips.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjT7b3bM6kPmUiVA3FvEDEaktZ1DLV7caxZ1fyRhM_60OgZaKwuzoXqxp4iHW7kjM54seSeREYd9Ij17y1dhDdme5dBbM_Fk_AF9drg2tBML1Y95vVOzn94zM3elAN82VP51p/s1600/Uff-Da+Band.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659702534895508194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjT7b3bM6kPmUiVA3FvEDEaktZ1DLV7caxZ1fyRhM_60OgZaKwuzoXqxp4iHW7kjM54seSeREYd9Ij17y1dhDdme5dBbM_Fk_AF9drg2tBML1Y95vVOzn94zM3elAN82VP51p/s200/Uff-Da+Band.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 145px;" /></a><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">UFF-DA</span></b><br />
Mark Karasek<br />
815 N 35 St, Omaha, NE<br />
402-551-8106 or 402-932-8107<br />
Stan Galli<br />
5130 S. 20th St. or 8042 Maywood St.<br />
Omaha, Nebraska 68017-2929<br />
Omaha, NE 68127-3730<br />
Musicians Mark Karasek and Stan Galli have put together a polka band that blends favorite ethnic songs with a touch of hot sauce and a pinch of humor. After listening to this band you will proudly claim you have been - UFF-DAized; Excellent small band<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj632TikxtEu8hv4SnmO984fH12rNz8giuKbEa6JrSjnuf7L6VK7FbvCVEuecCL-rN3_yr9BZV5C_goyBkmRraiIKeRmVFMRuGdP9-fquno_c14K_lgaUxDpvRaRgDZqBjOZ7y/s1600/GERMAN+Willie2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj632TikxtEu8hv4SnmO984fH12rNz8giuKbEa6JrSjnuf7L6VK7FbvCVEuecCL-rN3_yr9BZV5C_goyBkmRraiIKeRmVFMRuGdP9-fquno_c14K_lgaUxDpvRaRgDZqBjOZ7y/s200/GERMAN+Willie2.jpg" width="168" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Willie Kirst German Band</span></b><br />
807 S. Turner Independence, MO 64056<br />
816 796-8581<br />
German Polka and Dance Band that performs a wide range of lively music-from Polkas to folk songs. They are considered one of the Best Midwest German bands and Willie was Bavarian born and raised; has been performing in and around the Kansas City area for parties and events for many years. Entertaining!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> The alphorn or alpenhorn or alpine horn</span></b> is a distinctively long horn instrument carved from solid softwood, generally spruce but sometimes pine and used by mountain dwellers in Switzerland and elsewhere. Similar wooden horns were used for communication in most mountainous regions of Europe, from the French Alps to the Carpathians. This is a footage of the World Record with 508 alphorn players on the Gornergrat, Switzerland. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p40JKimMINQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p40JKimMINQ</a><br />
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10. GERMAN PASSPORT / VISA INFORMATION:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">To apply for a German Passport/Visa</span></b> (Passport extensions are no longer possible): <a href="http://www.germany.info/">www.germany.info</a> for fees and forms. Notarized copies of original forms accepted (except for expiring or expired passport)<br />
Once you have <em>all</em> your information assembled, you can make an appointment with Consul Snyder.<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Rolf D. Snyder-German Consulate in Kansas City</span><br />
To make an appointment:</b> <a href="http://www.germanconsulkc.clickbook.net/">www.germanconsulkc.clickbook.net</a><br />
8014 State Line Road, Leawood KS<br />
Tel: 913-642-5134; Fax: 913-642-5348<br />
<a href="mailto:GermanConsulKC@gmail.com">GermanConsulKC@gmail.com</a><br />
<b>Districts:</b> The state of Kansas and counties of Buchhanan, Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri; ALSO, the area of jurisdiction of the Chicago Consulate General<br />
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11. What do the Feathers mean?!?</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyNOYJPEuFJ5mKWRLYIrx2mBc1pidAsSJmpMslabFFK0BLfOB8cSDe0hke9rTxJH_yihrG4dMv3xWPE8Svr7XCjjeszvuP2oRw28FcngMeXQmXTX7_zYXrK1m-Mv4DyNfwNd0/s1600-h/frogfeathers2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="183" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133884369624268114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyNOYJPEuFJ5mKWRLYIrx2mBc1pidAsSJmpMslabFFK0BLfOB8cSDe0hke9rTxJH_yihrG4dMv3xWPE8Svr7XCjjeszvuP2oRw28FcngMeXQmXTX7_zYXrK1m-Mv4DyNfwNd0/s200/frogfeathers2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 183px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 250px;" width="250" /></a>It's a Karneval tradition - and a parody of the aristocracy. They come from an african variety of pheasant - and are very expensive! Please do not fold, spindle or mutilate! You will see lots of them at Karneval festivities...The Prinz wears 3, a past prinz wears 1, a past prinz who holds an elected office in the klub wears 2 <br />
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12. Why is Oktoberfest in <i>September</i>?!?</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjKJySvkwgnHMC1tb8mMl9LULK934x1whbo3Hgq0SHvua0rZXaE0goKFhHxjxoFS_p7N7m8h3ta0HWv2tPacd7BNAkz1rW5QL8sWM7nNlt4mdeZW7D_M-IEfRQ6fZUo0e1udy/s1600/oktoberfest_carrying_beers.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjKJySvkwgnHMC1tb8mMl9LULK934x1whbo3Hgq0SHvua0rZXaE0goKFhHxjxoFS_p7N7m8h3ta0HWv2tPacd7BNAkz1rW5QL8sWM7nNlt4mdeZW7D_M-IEfRQ6fZUo0e1udy/s200/oktoberfest_carrying_beers.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>The question is asked every year, and the answer is marriage. <i>Royal</i> marriage.</b><br />
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The first Oktoberfest was held in the year 1810 in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The celebration lasted a full week. The Royal Wedding was on October 12, 1810 and the festivities ended on October 17 with a horse race.<br />
The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the happy royal event. The fields have been named Theresienwiese ("Theresa's fields") in honor of the Crown Princess ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the "Wies'n".<br />
The city fathers of Munich assumed responsibility for festival management in 1819, and it was decided that Oktoberfest be made an annual event. Later, it was lengthened to several weeks and the date pushed forward because days are longer and warmer at the end of September (Bavaria tends to get chilly in October). The horse race continued until 1960, and the agricultural show still exists today and is held every four years in the southern part of the festival grounds.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwV7HWh3VqPLKWTOm2UlV366GsqPULFaLg46x2pyXGR7W9naW7rM8MY2fh_2Lux6HB-VhLm0bBWdsGGLgVX8Fy5Ol0z1t7jHjNWD-G_vnaD-3a_GEzaFkkfO066LCGKmVg792T/s1600/Germany_Oktoberfest.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwV7HWh3VqPLKWTOm2UlV366GsqPULFaLg46x2pyXGR7W9naW7rM8MY2fh_2Lux6HB-VhLm0bBWdsGGLgVX8Fy5Ol0z1t7jHjNWD-G_vnaD-3a_GEzaFkkfO066LCGKmVg792T/s320/Germany_Oktoberfest.JPG" width="320" /></a><b> Münchner (Munich) Oktoberfest</b><br />
Today, Germany's Oktoberfest is the largest festival in the world, with an international flavor characteristic of the 21th century: some 6 million visitors from all around the world converge on the Oktoberfest each year.<br />
And since the Oktoberfest is still held on the Theresienwiese, the locals still refer to the event simply as the "Wies'n". So "welcome to the Wies'n" means nothing other than "welcome to the Oktoberfest"!<br />
Oktoberfest <b>traditionally starts in the third weekend in September and ends the first Sunday of October</b>.<br />
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13. Final Goodbyes</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QS4uY_Y4RMas7nwjKWI2ypLsyj7oXFKpOcwzoF_1byQu5wAxUd36tgTkwG2IyiIsyshYQwE9szkGiMDqbxRxeRSaoUodjahCoo_EZQtoalINS0d6rRR9qj__-Y-voY4ou95Q/s1600/Harrison+Billy+1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="364" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QS4uY_Y4RMas7nwjKWI2ypLsyj7oXFKpOcwzoF_1byQu5wAxUd36tgTkwG2IyiIsyshYQwE9szkGiMDqbxRxeRSaoUodjahCoo_EZQtoalINS0d6rRR9qj__-Y-voY4ou95Q/s320/Harrison+Billy+1.jpg" width="211" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Harrison "Bud" Billy</span></b><br />
MAY 2, 1941 ~ MAY 20, 2019 (AGE 78)<br />
• Harrison Billy, 78, passed from this life in St. Louis, Missouri May 20, 2019. Harrison was born May 2, 1941 to Martha Billy in Antlers, Oklahoma.<br />
• After graduation, He served in the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAHILkAgregK8mfCkhoFaaShoHL3-Wg3wSLbxJtVMaK_B9SGk7safX3cej43RE17OPIobs9yOZ110EsYn05Arx7HL2zRTOoVWgfHwrO8nXcrikODVkpKOufp4xJ2zeW3Ohl7g/s1600/Harrison+Billy+3.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAHILkAgregK8mfCkhoFaaShoHL3-Wg3wSLbxJtVMaK_B9SGk7safX3cej43RE17OPIobs9yOZ110EsYn05Arx7HL2zRTOoVWgfHwrO8nXcrikODVkpKOufp4xJ2zeW3Ohl7g/s1600/Harrison+Billy+3.jpg" /></a>Harrison moved to St. Louis, Missouri where he spent most of his life. He enjoyed traveling and seeing other countries. Among his favorites was France, Canada and Germany. Harrison learned about the German culture and enjoyed being a part of it that he later joined the German American Community in St. Louis, Missouri. He served as their secretary for many years. Harrison worked as an accountant his entire life and worked for the St. Louis Globe and for Pitzman's Surveying until his retirement.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59t6xekS5-pw06bDCQz6WdhB_EADOe1Kn8Qv_lwVKKf0GS4Adr5AjiIufcd59J6o5iE5ZSjM9YYjfUKcaEqtKFQ_jld6enZ6mOhoZXQK-j1UAzVMSoBG334Hfybu00eEB7X5I/s1600/Harrison+Billy+6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59t6xekS5-pw06bDCQz6WdhB_EADOe1Kn8Qv_lwVKKf0GS4Adr5AjiIufcd59J6o5iE5ZSjM9YYjfUKcaEqtKFQ_jld6enZ6mOhoZXQK-j1UAzVMSoBG334Hfybu00eEB7X5I/s320/Harrison+Billy+6.jpg" width="287" /></a>• Harrison was preceded in death by his mother: Martha Billy; sisters: Benita John, Janet Taylor; brothers: Clarence Billy and James Ben; along with 5 nephews.<br />
• He is survived by his sisters: Jean Middleton of Seagoville, Texas and Sue Barnett of Seminole, Oklahoma; Jimmy Jones, who was like a brother to Harrison; along with numerous other relatives and friends.<br />
• Memorial service for Harrison will be held 10 AM Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Serenity Funeral Service in Antlers, Oklahoma. Reverend Jimmy Jones will be officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny John, Clifford Barnett, Robert J. Taylor, Jonah Billy, John Baggs and the German American Community of St. Louis, Missouri. The Choctaw Singers will be providing the music and U.S. Air Force will be performing TAPS. Inurnment will follow at the Antlers City Cemetery.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Lane Wyman</span></b><br />
AUGUST 17, 1924 – MAY 10, 2019<br />
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Lane Wyman, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe, Kansas on Friday, May 10, 2019.<br />
• Lane was born August 17, 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota. After living in Minneapolis, Minnesota for his first 16 years, the family moved to Kansas City. He graduated from Paseo High School, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served with the 75th Infantry Division in the European Theater, including the Battle of the Bulge. He was extremely proud of being a member of the Greatest Generation.<br />
In 1946, Lane married Shirley Hurelbrink who preceded him in death in 2008 after 61 years of marriage. Lane and Shirley had a wonderful life together, including a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks where they entertained family and many friends. They took many trips abroad. They were very active in many aspects of the Lutheran Church, especially at Bethany and Atonement in Overland Park, KS. They were members of the Germania Club of KC and represented the club as Prinzenpaar in 1985-1986. Lane also served as President of the club for three years.<br />
• Lane had a long career as a manufacturer’s rep in the automotive business, retiring in 1989. He was known for his sharp wit, love of limericks (bawdy and otherwise), keen memory and could entertain a room of people with his anecdotes.<br />
• Lane was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, parents Claude and Doris and brother Winn. He is survived by daughters Kris Wyman and her husband Dr. Michael Dix, Pat Woelk and her husband Ron, Susan Sundby and her husband Paul. Grandchildren: Kirk Brown, Jeff Brown (Lois), Tom Ainsworth, Dr. Josh Woelk (Casey), Hanni Woelk, Dr. Annika Sundby. Great-grandchildren: Lily, Ella, Levi, Lane, Hugo, Oskar and a baby boy due in September. He is also survived by his faithful and loving companion, Lyn Ganzer and her three daughters Leslie, Heather and Stephanie. The family wishes to thank Phoenix Hospice for their loving care, especially Sara Smotherman, RN.<br />
• Visitation at 1:30pm followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 8 at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri.<br />
• In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made in Lane’s name to: Honor Flight Network of Kansas City, PO Box 46718, Kansas City, MO 64188; honorflightkc.org or Metro Lutheran Ministries, 3031 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64109; <a href="http://mlmkc.org/">mlmkc.org</a>.<br />
• FAMILY<br />
Claude Wyman (deceased), Father<br />
Doris Lane Wyman (deceased), Mother<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQM4ujPrPPbc6kYAqaYNcxRMdB30AnTo8G0EqxLUI63GKO7wyIaU7u9JfWT9zNfd3KXwRXTV_-6xjnbLuiZEj7L8033VeWHCs89tbfztw357fY8J2mGLCXHWnDkw8a96KrJZC6/s1600/Lane+Wyman.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="455" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQM4ujPrPPbc6kYAqaYNcxRMdB30AnTo8G0EqxLUI63GKO7wyIaU7u9JfWT9zNfd3KXwRXTV_-6xjnbLuiZEj7L8033VeWHCs89tbfztw357fY8J2mGLCXHWnDkw8a96KrJZC6/s320/Lane+Wyman.jpg" width="224" /></a><br />
Shirley (Hurelbrink) Wyman (deceased), Wife of 61 years<br />
Winn Wyman (deceased), Brother<br />
Kris Wyman, Daughter<br />
Dr. Michael Dix, Son-in-law<br />
Pat Woelk, Daughter<br />
Ron Woelk, Son-in-law<br />
Susan Sundby, Daughter<br />
Paul Sundby, Son-in-law<br />
Kirk Brown, Grandchild<br />
Jeff (Lois) Brown, Grandchild<br />
Tom Ainsworth, Grandchild<br />
Dr. Josh (Casey) Woelk, Grandchild<br />
Hanni Woelk, Grandchild<br />
Dr. Annika Sundby, Grandchild<br />
Lily, Ella, Levi, Lane, Hugo, Oskar & baby boy due in September, Great-grandchildren<br />
Lyn Ganzer and her 3 daughters Leslie, Heather & Stephanie, Faithful & loving companion<br />
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<b> In Loving Memory of<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Russell "Jack" Willbourn</span><br />
1935 - 2019</b> <br />
Russell “Jack” Willbourn, 83, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Atria Hearthstone Senior Living Community. He was born on June 16, 1935, in Topeka, the son of Russell J. and Alice Czirr Willbourn.<br />
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Russell graduated from Topeka High School, and studied engineering at Washburn University and the University of Kansas. He worked many years for the State of Kansas Department of Transportation, holding several positions including Supervisor of Accident Analysis and Statistics, Fiscal Manager of Federal Funding, and Manager of Federal Programs.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";">He also served on the Governor’s Child Safety Task Force, on several committees of the National Safety Council, the Traffic Records Committee, and as Chairman of the Data Users Committee. Additionally, he served on the Board of the Kansas Head and Spinal Cord Injury Association, Kansans for Traffic Safety, Traffic Safety for Older Adults, and Kansas Safe Kids. For his services he received the Governor’s Award of Merit, and recognition awards from the US Department of Transportation and Kansas MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).<br />
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Russell was a US Army Veteran, serving during the 1950s with the 601st Field Artillery Missile Battalion, stationed principally in West Germany. There he met his future wife, Louise Gries, and they were married in the US on August 31, 1959. Both were active members of the Topeka German-American Club (Edelweiss Verein), where Russell served as ambassador of its Carnival society, as he also did for Kansas City’s Germania Club. In 2005, he was presented the William E. Gruening award for his significant contribution in the promotion of German heritage and traditions in the United States.<br />
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An avid sportsman and Dallas Cowboys fan, Russell, in his retirement loved NFL football on the weekends. He was equally fond of birdwatching. In his younger days he enjoyed playing golf and tennis, and participated in bowling leagues. He won a number of local Best Ball golf tournaments, and bowling and tennis trophies. He and Louise also were avid Bridge players, but the activity they were most passionate about was Polka dancing, which saw them traveling to events throughout the country.<br />
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Louise preceded him in death on November 20, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Merdith. Russell is survived by a son, Dr. Dieter K. Kuntz and his wife, Anne of Montgomery Village, Maryland; two grandchildren, Rudi Kuntz of London, England, and Emma Kuntz Jones (Jeffrey) of McLean, Virginia; one great-grandchild, Margaret Jones; and a cousin Colleen Winner, Etowah, Tennessee.<br />
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The family will receive friends during a visitation at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019, at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 17th & Fairlawn. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will host a reception immediately following the graveside service.<br />
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Memorial contributions may be made to CAT Association, 1719 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604 or to Helping Hands Humane Society,5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.<br />
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<b>In Loving Memory of</b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Louise J. Willbourn</span></b><br />
<b>1929 - 2017</b><br />
Louise J. Willbourn, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at a local hospital. She was born on December 27, 1929, in Zweibruecken, Germany, the daughter of Alfred and Emma (Bender) Gries.<br />
• Louise came of age during World War II in Germany and endured the hardships of life during the war, including evacuations, air raids and bombings, and injury and loss of family and friends. She attended primary, secondary, and business schools in Germany, where she acquired fluency in the English language. During the 1950s, Louise worked as a secretary for the U.S. military forces in Pirmasens, Germany. She met her future husband, Russell J. Willbourn, in 1957 in Zweibruecken, Germany where he was stationed as a young G.I. In 1959, she joined him in the United States, moving to his home in Topeka, Kansas. They were married on August 31, 1959. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXY88NR8wUDjnxHR_Tkm6V1WphZ7KM24cw7rHUD_jNrBWd0-DsZRXZhBxzjybtxnce-0yaanPWgZdCWVWCz07vq7dggaFhT6s2OxIAQ6G6u-sRrA3qVAOczzoL6L5t0yctwowk/s1600/Louise+J.+Willbourn.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXY88NR8wUDjnxHR_Tkm6V1WphZ7KM24cw7rHUD_jNrBWd0-DsZRXZhBxzjybtxnce-0yaanPWgZdCWVWCz07vq7dggaFhT6s2OxIAQ6G6u-sRrA3qVAOczzoL6L5t0yctwowk/s1600/Louise+J.+Willbourn.jpeg" /></a>• After coming to the United States, Louise worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Topeka Mill and Elevator, Co., and later was employed in accounting by the Kansas Lottery. Louise was an active member of the German-American Club of Topeka, in which she served as an editor of the club’s newsletter, helped organize club functions, and enjoyed activities such as the club’s annual masquerade ball, Oktoberfest, and polka dances. Louise also took part in the Karneval (Mardi Gras) festivities of the Germania Club of Kansas City. Louise frequently spoke to local church and school groups about Germany, its culture, and her experiences during World War II. Louise loved animals and supported numerous animal welfare groups, not infrequently taking in or providing care for needy strays.<br />
• Louise is survived by her husband Russell of Topeka, Kansas. Other survivors include a son, Dr. Dieter K. Kuntz and his wife, Anne, of Montgomery Village, Maryland; two grandchildren, Rudi Kuntz of London, England, and Emma Kuntz Jones (Jeffrey) of McLean, Virginia; one great-grandchild, Margaret H. Jones; a niece, Gisela Groll of Remscheid, Germany and a nephew, Manfred Gries of Zweibruecken, Germany; and many other relatives in Germany.<br />
• In 2015, Louise and Russell moved to Atria Hearthstone senior living community. There, Louise easily befriended other residents and endeared herself to the staff thanks to her warm and bubbly personality. She quickly gained a reputation for her sense of style, sharp wit, and especially her silly jokes. According to her husband, Russell: “Sunshine followed her wherever she went.”<br />
• The family will receive friends during a visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue. <br />
• A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Funeral Chapel & Reception Center, 4700 SW 17th Street. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will host a reception in the chapel immediately following the graveside service. <br />
• Memorial contributions may be made to the CAT Association of Topeka, or to the Helping Hands Humane Society.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Joseph D. Randolph</span></b><br />
Mr. Joseph Daniel Randolph, age 82, of Grandview, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 3, 2017, at St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his immediate family. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemrdVHtvmU9I4YrrTVW8FhSofvtrkNF4nwe8YJLIJOp2V28xMlrR7STH6fLtdEiJ5Kp2zaVyUGs_DVdXnJl3MbTttTT_4DljHijGK-nPPnffj3r5e0lHdSsEgZlk5FLgYVVKo/s1600/Joe+and+Ute+Randolph.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemrdVHtvmU9I4YrrTVW8FhSofvtrkNF4nwe8YJLIJOp2V28xMlrR7STH6fLtdEiJ5Kp2zaVyUGs_DVdXnJl3MbTttTT_4DljHijGK-nPPnffj3r5e0lHdSsEgZlk5FLgYVVKo/s320/Joe+and+Ute+Randolph.png" width="320" /></a>• Joseph was born October 8, 1934 in Vernon, TX, the son of Floyd and Ida Mae Randolph. He was married on February 11, 1959, at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Trier, Germany, to Ute Randolph (Dühr). He enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving from 1955 to 1977 serving in Satellite Communications. He attained the rank of Technical (TSGT) Sergeant. He was a member of Coronation of Our Lady Catholic Church. He loved visiting with German friends and he sang with the Kansas City German Club Liederkranz Singers. He also enjoyed having breakfast with Ute at McDonalds and spending time talking with the locals there. He thoroughly loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in sporting and music events, plays, and was part of every milestone celebration. Most importantly he cherished his time with his family and friends. <br />
• He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ute Angela Randolph (Dühr); two daughters: Diana Otto (Dale), and Irene Clements (Alan) of Jefferson City; two sons: Ted Randolph (Melissa) of Greenwood, and Tom Randolph (Carolyn) of Lee’s Summit; three sisters: Vivian Johnson of Fresno, CA; Martha Anderson, and Ruth Shepherd of Blackwell, OK; six grandchildren: Danielle Stammer (Andrew) of Jefferson City; Dalenna Giles (John) of Diamond; Brittany Schaben and Jonathan Clements of Jefferson City; Mekaela Mauzey and Taylor Randolph of Greenwood, MO; seven great-grandchildren: Emily, Ethan, Elise, and Emmett Stammer; Suzie and Annie Giles; and Eli Schaben. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Ida; sister, Lois Ramsey and brother, David Randolph. <br />
• <b>Visitation</b> begins at 9:30am, Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Coronation of Our Lady Catholic Church at 13000 Bennington, Grandview, MO 64030; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Coronation+of+Our+Lady+Parish,+13000+Bennington,+Grandview,+MO+64030/Longview+Funeral+Home+and+Cemetery,+12700+SE+Raytown+Rd,+Kansas+City,+MO+64149/@38.8877186,-94.5136717,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c0dd9c7ca1d6f9:0x35bfdbed7cb49704!2m2!1d-94.5168453!2d38.8890087!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c0de07c66bdd39:0xc0ee107847613f5!2m2!1d-94.47698!2d38.8907353">MAP</a><br />
• <b>Mass of Christian Burial </b>immediately following at 11:00am with Father Stephen Hansen officiating. Following Mass, the Graveside service and interment with full military honors will be conducted at Longview Cemetery at 12700 SE Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64149; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Coronation+of+Our+Lady+Parish,+13000+Bennington,+Grandview,+MO+64030/Longview+Funeral+Home+and+Cemetery,+12700+SE+Raytown+Rd,+Kansas+City,+MO+64149/@38.8877186,-94.5136717,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c0dd9c7ca1d6f9:0x35bfdbed7cb49704!2m2!1d-94.5168453!2d38.8890087!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c0de07c66bdd39:0xc0ee107847613f5!2m2!1d-94.47698!2d38.8907353">MAP</a> <br />
• <b>Flowers</b> can be sent to the family at Coronation of Our Lady Catholic Church at 13000 Bennington, Grandview, MO 64030. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Dad’s honor to Coronation of Our Lady Catholic Church. <br />
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Longview Funeral Home. <a href="http://www.longviewfuneralhome.com/">www.longviewfuneralhome.com</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKSvvhYZGRFgXzHdw79V_AXFgbak4xc4dCTk_uc7GwAiLx1QZSHbjZup6vfv7hs2iQ5pgB0U9NCYnDVLiEZYFj_2LEKCpqHCUoJPFoWnLPdBq2PAz0z0ggQKZzITQrLFE4_ziQ/s1600/Roy+Leimberg.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKSvvhYZGRFgXzHdw79V_AXFgbak4xc4dCTk_uc7GwAiLx1QZSHbjZup6vfv7hs2iQ5pgB0U9NCYnDVLiEZYFj_2LEKCpqHCUoJPFoWnLPdBq2PAz0z0ggQKZzITQrLFE4_ziQ/s320/Roy+Leimberg.jpg" width="295" /></a><b> From Harrison Billy:<br />
Safe journey my rock and partner.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Roy E. Leimberg</span></b> passed peacefully on October 22, 2016, at the age of 79. Survived by Harrison Billy and Carol Leimberg (nee Pelly); children Diane Watson (Steve), Carolyn Rooney (Jim), Robert (Kalen), Marybeth, Kathleen Garazin (Scott); 15 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren; brother to Gloria Zacher (Raoul), the late Carl (Annemarie); born to the late Fred W. Leimberg, Jr. and Elizabeth Leimberg-Reeff (nee Brach) nephew to the late Friedel Garza (nee Leimberg). <br />
• Roy will be remembered with a <b>Brunch/Reception</b> on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Deutscher Kulturverein Halle, 3652 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118 (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3652+S+Jefferson+Ave,+St.+Louis,+MO+63118/@38.5882537,-90.2281979,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b40ae9226b3d:0x3688ea6861abd652!8m2!3d38.5882537!4d-90.2260092">MAP</a>) from 1:00-4:00pm. <br />
• <b> In lieu of flowers</b>, memorials to the St. Louis Family Resource Center or St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities are requested.<br />
<b> • A summary of Roy’s successful life and career:</b><br />
He was born and raised in North St. Louis and lived his entire life in the City. His father and grandparents immigrated to St. Louis from Germany in 1928, under the sponsor–ship of the Krey Packing Company. Until the late 1950’s the family operated Leimberg’s German Style Sausage Company. His maternal grandfather, Wm. J. Brach, operated an Apothecary/Pharmacy at the corner of 14th and Market Street, where the Kiel Opera House now stands.<br />
In February, 1955, he began working as a draftsman for <b>Pitzman’s Company of Surveyors & Engineers</b>, which was established in 1859, and is the oldest surveying/engineering firm in St. Louis. The company was purchased by several employees in 1970. In 1972, Roy became <b>majority stockholder and President</b> of the company. He continued in that position until 2005, when he decided it was time to move into retirement and sold the company. At that time he became President Emeritus and subsequently President Emeritus-Retired on June 29, 2007. Although retired, he consulted on several projects for the company. Roy has served as president of the Municipal Engineers & Surveyors Association of Greater St. Louis; the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors; and served for MSPS as past Governor of the National Society of Professional Surveyors.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwnh2L5ZGGIIb5TAb_Y32MJAcx78GXtdRQ-oSEeyjAsZkt4hUEH14sUiwyq2ZqdIwQA6iZPVO4byKocoLKQeBn9PKme4rlyM8WSeni9K9iPgmoyGFwuyPUoCvbzVubJy-gXhc/s1600/Roy+Leimberg+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwnh2L5ZGGIIb5TAb_Y32MJAcx78GXtdRQ-oSEeyjAsZkt4hUEH14sUiwyq2ZqdIwQA6iZPVO4byKocoLKQeBn9PKme4rlyM8WSeni9K9iPgmoyGFwuyPUoCvbzVubJy-gXhc/s1600/Roy+Leimberg+2.jpg" /></a>Roy got involved with the <b>St. Louis – Stuttgart Sister Cities</b> in 1977 when he volunteered to host a father and son, who were members of the Weingarten Musikverein, performing at the annual Strassenfest. In 1985 Roy was invited to serve on the <b>St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities boar</b>d of directors and at the first meeting was elected Vice-President, four years later was elected President and served for 8 years. During his term as President, the organization has undertaken various annual events such as The Winter Ball Karneval; a Christmas Reception (as a benefit for children); bus trips to the Kansas City Maskenball, Chicago Maskenball and the Germanfest in Milwaukee. Also during his term <b>The Volksmarsch Club</b> was organized and continues to function for the enjoyment of walkers and hikers.<br />
Roy always considered the <b>Winter Ball Karneval</b> to be his greatest achievement, which is an annual celebration of Germany’s 5th Season and for 29 years he brought together friends from near and as far away as Germany. Please ask Harrison if you have not heard the story on how Winter Ball got started.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6cX6Rp9jyB3nnBpjsFmCHgRBv4giEEWJQmN7t-zGgh-_XAb8-26Kzlm30a09jEJi_9zyq-8-G5P5axRDDEn2zX7WwphEMpyNk4EVhyphenhyphenLLtGe8-qBPk54oluEPzY0bO2FP1J3g/s1600/Roy+Leimberg.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6cX6Rp9jyB3nnBpjsFmCHgRBv4giEEWJQmN7t-zGgh-_XAb8-26Kzlm30a09jEJi_9zyq-8-G5P5axRDDEn2zX7WwphEMpyNk4EVhyphenhyphenLLtGe8-qBPk54oluEPzY0bO2FP1J3g/s1600/Roy+Leimberg.jpg" /></a>In 1991, Roy was awarded the <b>William E. Gruening, Jr. plaque</b> from the Kansas City Germania Club; and in 2012, at the St. Louis–Stuttgart Sister Cities’ 25th anniversary, he received <b>The President’s Award</b>. He was also proud to be a member of the <b>Chicago Rheinischer Verein Karneval Club</b>.<br />
He also served on the Board of the <b>German American Heritage Society</b>. Roy was one of the rare recipients of both the <b>Carl Schurz Award</b> (in 1999, for his dedication to the preservation of the history and heritage of our German forebears), and the <b>Friedrich Hecker Freedom Award</b> (in 2007, for his assistance in the promulgation of cooperation and understanding between Germany and the United States).<br />
On July 20, 2000, Roy received his greatest honor, <b>The Federal Republic of Germany Friendship Award</b>, from Wolfgang Ischinger, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, conveyed through the efforts of Honorary Consul Anna Mayer Beck.<br />
<b> We will miss our Volksmarsch Trailmeister, Karnevalist Extra Ordinaire, Tour Guide and Goodwill Ambassador for the City of St. Louis.</b><br />
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June 9-10-2016<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6n6a6sMqnNIRccqlycZiJTFzEuMa1e06hUNJb7OUeiTfkrCAMLfSQ7oWHV6n1DvAwF8le1CrM91yxVSKjP2mrkZ8n2rg5oLbFwUF2BhkNwV9kh2mNBtioSSRqwQuRx0mpTS8/s1600/Christa+Kump-Timmons2.jpe" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6n6a6sMqnNIRccqlycZiJTFzEuMa1e06hUNJb7OUeiTfkrCAMLfSQ7oWHV6n1DvAwF8le1CrM91yxVSKjP2mrkZ8n2rg5oLbFwUF2BhkNwV9kh2mNBtioSSRqwQuRx0mpTS8/s1600/Christa+Kump-Timmons2.jpe" /></a><b>From the German American Edelweiss Society in Facebook:</b><br />
<b>Heaven has A New Angel! We love you and will miss you!</b><br />
<b>Published in Kansas City Star on June 5, 2016:</b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Christa Kump-Timmons</span></b>, 77, of Kansas City, Kansas went home to our Heavenly Father on June 3rd, 2016. She was born May 5th, 1939 in Bad Kissingen, Germany to Georg Eduard StrOlein and Erna Eugenia, nee Rinker, StrOlein. <br />
Christa enjoyed mixing and mingling with people and was a member of several social groups such as The Edelweiss Club, German American Citizens Association and Bethel Community Center. <br />
Christa belonged to various church groups and organizations, even serving as a Parish Council member. She was a devoted member of St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church for more than 50 years, and while her children attended school, was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. <br />
Christa was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother (Oma). Christa was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Giuseppi Ponturo, husband John Timmons, and her sister Karin Swofford. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHIqV-kwnQ8ivkaG7xdcX_tQjUX_OMKFYAQZLIZZfbcZWKztuPxGj2QsvF40ZMnX9DyF4a7JgNJNPqsEhh2C5hAd5KeWePoubsQapjGDI5LQKWIOy2N9vO2hZG4M-RuD1uNTc/s1600/Christa+Kump-Timmons2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHIqV-kwnQ8ivkaG7xdcX_tQjUX_OMKFYAQZLIZZfbcZWKztuPxGj2QsvF40ZMnX9DyF4a7JgNJNPqsEhh2C5hAd5KeWePoubsQapjGDI5LQKWIOy2N9vO2hZG4M-RuD1uNTc/s320/Christa+Kump-Timmons2.jpg" width="231" /></a>Christa is survived by her 4 children: son Thomas Kump, Phoenix, AZ; son Alexander Kump (Kathy Steele), KCK; son Norman Kump (Michele Collins), KCK; and daughter Heidi (Kump) Huenergarde (Aaron), Whitesburg, TN.; 14 grandchildren: Geoffrey, Andrew, Audrey, Erich, Charles Kump; Savannah, Annabelle, Thatcher, Winston, Eleanor, Rosemary Kump; and Morgan, Jennifer and Kyle Huenergarde; former husband Erich Jakob Kump, several brothers-in- law and sisters-in- law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. <br />
• <b>Visitation</b> will be held on Thursday, June 9th from 5 pm – 7 pm at St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church, 615 N. 7th, KCKS; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/St+Mary'S-St+Anthony's+Church/@39.1122521,-94.6286107,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87c0f172fd65a7cd:0x9adebd4a1dee5166!8m2!3d39.112248!4d-94.6264223d39.112248!4d-94.626422">MAP</a>; with the <b>Rosary</b> at 7 pm. <br />
• <b>The Funeral Mass</b> will be celebrated at St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church on Friday, June 10th at 9:30 am. <br />
<b>• Interment</b> will take place that afternoon at 2:30 pm in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, KS; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/150+Muncie+Rd,+Leavenworth,+KS+66048/@39.2742243,-94.8941368,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87c063336c18403b:0x760680d5f8260edb!8m2!3d39.2742202!4d-94.8919481">MAP</a><br />
• <b>In lieu of flowers, Christa and family would like to request contributions to St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church. </b><br />
<b>Arrangements: </b>Skradski Funeral Home, KCK, 913-371- 1404; <a href="http://www.skradskifh-kc.com/">www.skradskifh-kc.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180221853#sthash.hZPZ8cJv.dpuf">Online Obituary at legacy.com</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd106hqqptTP3Sm8W6IShlwRIXH5cHqgxbvZCjP5wZ_dyB1J2e1jGrEgi5x0n3MYKcVn2GD_TuoWzWqAgA_X9GaKQzNRDgYRmBrPOmR0YZaw0UoBskwTDdjqQGxLVQQJReHHNF/s1600/anni+Bargen.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd106hqqptTP3Sm8W6IShlwRIXH5cHqgxbvZCjP5wZ_dyB1J2e1jGrEgi5x0n3MYKcVn2GD_TuoWzWqAgA_X9GaKQzNRDgYRmBrPOmR0YZaw0UoBskwTDdjqQGxLVQQJReHHNF/s320/anni+Bargen.jpg" width="320" /></a>Aug 28 2015-<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Anni (Anna F.) Bargen</span></b><br />
Dear Friends of the German Community, Klubs and Friends,<br />
<b>We have lost a dear lady Anni (Anna F.) Bargen</b>. Walter’s Mom and a fellow supporter of the German Communities in the Kansas City area for many many years. Anni passed away early Tuesday morning Aug 18, 2015, at the Katy Trail Manor in Pilot Grove, MO. <br />
Anni was an integral partner, supporter, and member of the <b>Blautalers</b> (The German Dance Group) for 30+ years, and The German <b>Liederkranz Singers</b> of Kansas City, as well as an active member with the <b>German American Citizens Association</b> since the 1950’s, the <b>Germania Klub</b> and the <b>Kansas City Turners</b>. She was a super volunteer and hard worker at the Turner-German American Hall, German Celebrations, and her church.<br />
She was also an avid GOLFER all of her life, as well as a very-frequent viewer of the golf channel, and enjoyed bowling. She was a long-time member of St. Sabina Catholic Church in Belton and helped with the Turkey Dinners at the Old Church.<br />
Anni and her husband Bill (retired Army) were very active in the military community at RG, as well members of the Air Force Sergeants Association. Bill and Anni were one of the original family residents at RG, when the first original base housing was built in 1954, as the status of the AFB grew with the addition of the 326th FI Squadron mowing into RG. Bill was involved in many areas of the base, including helping with location of military families in housing in the late 50’s in the Belton area. He and Anni were ardent supporters of Belton/RG Communities Activities. Anni worked at the RG Base Day Care Center for many years.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAtV7Yh9IDeeul5bGfijQP-xwD7I19pu9yNiPyNb1HreXMs2hL9X361veU014lm09eEWroq45qjnY3Z182KNqUdZUpGykiPv80C44xOEsgTYFk_QrLqtCPOegsyR3_lihQG2x/s1600/annie+b.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAtV7Yh9IDeeul5bGfijQP-xwD7I19pu9yNiPyNb1HreXMs2hL9X361veU014lm09eEWroq45qjnY3Z182KNqUdZUpGykiPv80C44xOEsgTYFk_QrLqtCPOegsyR3_lihQG2x/s320/annie+b.jpg" width="276" /></a>Anni would have been 93 years old on October 5th of this year.<br />
Her <b>Visitation</b> will be on <b>Friday, August 28, 2015</b> at 11am in the Chapel at the Longview Funeral Home located at 12700 S. Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO (just east of Grandview and east of Longview Lake); <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/12700+SE+Raytown+Rd,+Kansas+City,+MO+64149/@38.8907353,-94.47698,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c0de088e940215:0x916e196efd290bee">MAP</a>; <b>Services will follow at 11:30am</b> in the Chapel. <br />
<b>Burial</b> will follow at 12:35pm, with a motorcade to Fort Leavenworth Cemetery with graveside services at 2:30pm. <br />
Also, Walter would like 6-8 volunteers to act as pall bearers, it would be nice to have one from each of our German Klubs/Organizations, please call me ASAP, if you would like to be a pall bearer, so I can let the Funeral Home know.<br />
A <b>pot-luck gathering</b> of family, friends, military friends, neighbors, and the many friends from the different communities that Anni was so involve in, are invited to the TG Hall (on the old RG AFB) at 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO, after the graveside service at Fort Leavenworth, approximately around 4pm or so, depending on rush hour traffic coming back from Leavenworth.<br />
We will eat about 5pm or so on Friday or when the family arrives back from Leavenworth.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Patté Klaus Schreihofer<br />
P.S. <b>If you are coming to the Pot-Luck Gathering</b> at the TG Hall, <b>PLEASE bring a covered dish</b>, or salad or dessert (meat will be provided by the TG Hall). This was one of Anni’s favorite things to participate in.<br />
<b>Please let me know as soon as possible if you are coming for dinner</b>, by emailing me at (<a href="mailto:pklausschreihofer@yahoo.com">pklausschreihofer@yahoo.com</a>) or call me or text me on my cell phone number at 816/560-6666 or contact Joy Pena at C#816/918-8805 or Ute Randolph at H# 816/765-2938. Thanks!!!!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZQLeGq_IqVVxi4igZ5xB7hLzevDeBttIfCq7l2sRc9I2xLFM_CBZaLFmX3IGVdHpgAiO4UElCYhbCluasKpH-HtjynyIZeqzvM1KVQI-jAVgZXOWxXKTZE_dokfZWWOQgahX/s782/Don+2.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="515" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZQLeGq_IqVVxi4igZ5xB7hLzevDeBttIfCq7l2sRc9I2xLFM_CBZaLFmX3IGVdHpgAiO4UElCYhbCluasKpH-HtjynyIZeqzvM1KVQI-jAVgZXOWxXKTZE_dokfZWWOQgahX/s320/Don+2.JPG" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></span></span></div>Donnell L. “Don” Ganzer</span></b>, 73, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully September 25, 2009, surrounded by his loving family.<br />
Don was born July 25, 1936, at his family home in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from East High School.<br />
Don loved to participate in the new and old traditions of the German/American heritage, and was <b>a member of the Germania Club of Kansas City and the German American Citizen's Assoc.</b> At one time Don served as the<b> reigning Prince of Karneval.</b> He enjoyed fundraising for the restoration of Union Station and was an avid Meals-on- Wheels volunteer. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church.<br />
After 32 years of service for GM, Don retired and enjoyed his hobbies of travel, golf, music and with his friends, enjoyed 20 years of companionship on Saturday afternoons at <b>Kelly's Roundtable</b>, where he served as one of the board members.<br />
All will remember his love of practical jokes and his kind heart. His legacy will be carried on by all that knew and loved him.<br />
Don was preceded in death by his father Fred Ganzer, mother Ruth Bosker, sister Roselyn Gray and infant son Jamie Craig Ganzer.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_QPDReRALylki5AaudFzPgh8UQY78mWnMVMrbKmSKTI_HWwVBLum-6ZMxUZ07EFg_Dlc_NQZIzHP5RPFFeaPLHgR1ouo2T5-nlK5ZgJIUJue61J_uMJpZI6fOgPJK4NvPMYP/s2048/Don+3.JPG" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1461" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_QPDReRALylki5AaudFzPgh8UQY78mWnMVMrbKmSKTI_HWwVBLum-6ZMxUZ07EFg_Dlc_NQZIzHP5RPFFeaPLHgR1ouo2T5-nlK5ZgJIUJue61J_uMJpZI6fOgPJK4NvPMYP/s320/Don+3.JPG" /></a></div>Don is survived by his beloved wife Lyn (Fisher) Ganzer of the home; son Scott D. Ganzer of Minneapolis, MN; daughters Linell R. Gibson and husband Dave of Olathe, KS, Leslie D. Scott of Kansas City, KS, Stephanie L. Carvajal and husband Ricky of Stillwell, KS and Heather S. Miller of the home; sister Linda Thompson and husband George of West Plains, MO; brother-in-law Roy Gray of Belton, MO; grandchildren Chris, Carrie, Jessica, Katie, Ashley, Maxwell, Courtney, Ava and Tyler; and great-grandson Mason. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Hank and Evelyn Stephens of Overland Park, KS, brother-in-law Jim Fisher and wife Kathy of Shawnee, KS and their families.<br />
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, 12251 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS. Interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. It is the families' wish to thank those of Sunflower Hospice who cared for Don with such compassion: Ginny, Carol, Jill, Martin, your kindnesses will never be forgotten. (Arr.: Mt. Moriah & Freeman, 816-942-2004.)<br />
Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 27, 2009.<br /><a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansascity/name/donnell-ganzer-obituary?id=4378542"><br /><br />
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<span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><span style="color: #993399;"><b><em>Scroll Around!!</em></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 20.8px; font-weight: bold;">This post also contains:</span><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: 20.8px; font-weight: bold;">NEW!</span><span style="font-size: 20.8px; font-weight: bold;"> GO TO THE MOVIES!</span><br /><span style="font-size: 20.8px; font-weight: bold;">THEATRE REFERENCES</span><br /><span style="font-size: 20.8px; font-weight: bold;">ONGOING</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><b>+++++++++++++++++++++++</b></span><br /><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: 28.8px;">PERFORMANCES</span></b><br /><br />
Through April 10-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Don’t Dress for Dinner,” </span></b> New Theatre & Restaurant; <a href="http://newtheatre.com">newtheatre.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 4-6-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Elgar’s First, plus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
Mar 8-27-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"The Royale"</span></b>, Copaken Stage of the KCREP (Kansas City Repertory Theatre), 1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105; a story inspired by real-world boxer Jack Johnson who, as a Black man at the height of the Jim Crow era, became the heavyweight champion of the world; <a href="http://kcrep.org/shows/">kcrep.org/shows/<br /><br /></a>
Mar 11-13-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” </span></b>Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcopera.org">kcopera.org</a><br /><br />
Mar 11-April 3-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Broadway Belters - Ethel, Bernadette, Patti,”</span></b> Quality Hill Playhouse; Everybody Rise for this tribute to the grand dames of Broadway; <a href="http://qualityhillplayhouse.com">qualityhillplayhouse.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 13-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Buckets N Boards,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
Mar 15-20-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Mean Girls,” </span></b> Music Hall; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 20-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"The Bachelor Live On Stage,” </span></b> Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 24-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Madagascar The Musical Live,” </span></b> Music Hall; <a href="http://kcconvention.com/events">kcconvention.com/events</a><br /><br />
Mar 24-April 10-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Stevie: Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” </span></b> MTH Theater at Crown Center; <a href="http://musicaltheaterheritage.com">musicaltheaterheritage.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 24-27-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Mickey’s Search Party,” </span></b> Disney On Ice, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com<br /></a><br />
Mar 29-April 3-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Jesus Christ Superstar,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br />
April 1-3-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Pétrouchka, plus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org<br /></a><br />
April 7-9-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Sinatra and Friends,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
April 12-14-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
April 12-17-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"An Officer & A Gentleman,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br />
April 22-24-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Miraculous Mandarin with Rachmaninoff’s Fourth Piano Concerto,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
April 29-May 22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Radio Royalty - Barry, Karen, Elton,”</span></b> Quality Hill Playhouse; A cabaret tribute to the Radio Royalty of the 70s, 80s, and 90s; <a href="http://qualityhillplayhouse.com">qualityhillplayhouse.com</a><br /><br />
May 3-8-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Fiddler on the Roof,” </span></b> Music Hall; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br />
May 3-22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"The Old Man and the Old Moon"</span></b>, Spencer Theatre of the KCREP (Kansas City Repertory Theatre), 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110; a blend of resonant storytelling, spirited indie-folk music and inventive puppetry; <a href="http://kcrep.org/shows/">kcrep.org/shows/</a><br /><br />
May 7-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"The Composer is Dead and other Musical Mysteries,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
May 13-15-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Oklahoma!”</span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
May 17-22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Waitress,” </span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway </a><br /><br />
May 20-22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Windborne’s The Music of Queen,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org<br /></a><br />
June 3-5-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony, World Premiere of Rogerson’s Violin Concerto,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
June 3-26-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Dazzling Divas - Judy, Barbra, Liza,”</span></b> Quality Hill Playhouse; Garland. Streisand. Minnelli. These divas are dazzling indeed; <a href="http://qualityhillplayhouse.com">qualityhillplayhouse.com</a><br /><br />
June 7-12-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Hairspray,” </span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
June 9-10-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Windborne’s The Music of the Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger & Keith Richards 1969,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />
June 14-July 3-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Romeo and Juliet”</span></b>, 2022 Heart of America Shakespeare Festival - Our 30th Anniversary Season!; Southmoreland Park<br />
<a href="http://kcshakes.org/romeoandjuliet/">kcshakes.org/romeoandjuliet</a><br /><br />
June 17-19-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Riverdance</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
June 17-19-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Sleeping Beauty with Sibelius’ Violin Concerto,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
June 21-26-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations” </span></b> Music Hall; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br />
June 24-26-<b>Blue Man Group</b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
June 24-26-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Ninth,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org<br /></a><br />
July 15-Aug 7-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Soul Sisters — Aretha, Billie, Ella,”</span></b> Quality Hill Playhouse; This electric cabaret will pay these Queens of R&B R-E-S-P-E-C-T; <a href="http://qualityhillplayhouse.com">qualityhillplayhouse.com</a><br /><br />
July 17-31-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">KC Fringe Festival</span></b>, multiple venues; <a href="http://kcfringe.org">kcfringe.org</a><br /><br />
Aug 9-14-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Anastasia,” </span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway<br /></a><br />
Aug 16-21-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Sister Act,” </span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
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Sept 3-Oct 16 - <br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kansas City</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Renaissance</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Festival</span></b><br />
in Bonner Springs, KS. <a href="http://kcrenfest.com">kcrenfest.com</a><br /><br /><br />
Sept 13-18-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"The Prom,” </span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
Mar 21-April 2, <b><i>2023 </i></b>-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Hamilton,” </span></b>Music Hall; <a href="http://americantheatreguild.com/kansascity/shows/hamilton/">americantheatreguild.com/kansascity/shows/hamilton/</a>
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 28.8px;"><b>+++++++++++++++++++++++</b></span><div><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">NEW!</span> GO TO THE MOVIES!</b></span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">brought to you by: </b><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/" style="font-size: medium;">kansascity.mrmovietimes.com</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">33 theaters found within 30 miles of KCMO</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><b>+++++++++++++++++++++++</b></span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Belton</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Belton-Cinema-8.html" style="font-size: medium;">Belton Cinema 8</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1207 East North Avenue; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1207+East+North+Avenue,+Belton,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Blue Springs</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Blue-Springs-8.html" style="font-size: medium;">Blue Springs 8</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1901 North 7 Highway; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1901+North+7+Highway,+Blue+Springs,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Independence</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/AMC-Independence-Commons-20.html" style="font-size: medium;">AMC Independence Commons 20</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 19200 E 39th St. South; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=19200+E+39th+St.+South,+Independence,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Englewood.html" style="font-size: medium;">Englewood</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 10917 Winner Road; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=10917+Winner+Road,+Independence,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Noland-Fashion.html" style="font-size: medium;">Noland Fashion</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 13520 East 40 Hwy; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=13520+East+40+Hwy,+Independence,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Pharaoh-Cinema-4.html" style="font-size: medium;">Pharaoh Cinema 4</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 114 West Maple; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=114+West+Maple,+Independence,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Twin-Drive-In.html" style="font-size: medium;">Twin Drive-In</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1320 N. MO 291 Hwy; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1320+N.+MO+291+Hwy,+Independence,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Kansas City</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/AMC-BarryWoods-24.html" style="font-size: medium;">AMC BarryWoods 24</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 8101 Roanridge Rd, I-29 and Barry Road; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=8101+Roanridge+Rd.,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/AMC-Ward-Parkway-14.html" style="font-size: medium;">AMC Ward Parkway 14</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 8600 Ward Parkway; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=8600+Ward+Parkway,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Boulevard-Drive-In-Theatre.html" style="font-size: medium;">Boulevard Drive-In Theatre</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1051 Merriam Lane; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1051+Merriam+Lane,+Kansas+City,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Cinemark-Palace-at-the-Plaza.html" style="font-size: medium;">Cinemark Palace at the Plaza</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 500 Nichols Road; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=500+Nichols+Road,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium, High back rocking chairs</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Dickinson-Northglen-14.html" style="font-size: medium;">Dickinson Northglen 14</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 4900 NE 80th Street; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=4900+NE+80th+Street,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium, Balcony</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/I-70-Four-Screen-Drive-In.html" style="font-size: medium;">I-70 Four Screen Drive-In</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 8701 East 40 Hwy; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=8701+East+40+Hwy,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Metro-North-Cinema.html" style="font-size: medium;">Metro North Cinema</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 220 NW Metro North Drive; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=220+NW+Metro+North+Drive,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Phoenix-Theatres-Legends-14.html" style="font-size: medium;">Phoenix Theatres Legends 14</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1841 Village West Parkway; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1841+Village+West+Parkway,+Kansas+City,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Regal-Kansas-City-18.html" style="font-size: medium;">Regal Kansas City 18</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 3200 Ameristar Drive; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=3200+Ameristar+Drive,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Screenland-Theatre-at-the-Crossroads.html" style="font-size: medium;">Screenland Theatre at the Crossroads</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1656 Washington St.; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1656+Washington+St.,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Tivoli-Manor-Square.html" style="font-size: medium;">Tivoli Manor Square</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 4050 Pennsylvania Avenue; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=4050+Pennsylvania+Avenue,+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Leavenworth</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Landing-4-Theatres.html" style="font-size: medium;">Landing 4 Theatres</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 225 Delaware </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=225+Delaware,+Leavenworth,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Plaza-Cinema-6.html" style="font-size: medium;">Plaza Cinema 6</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 3400 South 4th Street Trafficway; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=3400+South+4th+Street+Trafficway,+Leavenworth,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Rockers</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Leawood</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/AMC-Town-Center-20.html" style="font-size: medium;">AMC Town Center 20</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 11701 Nall Avenu; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=11701+Nall+Avenue,+Leawood,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Leawood-Theater.html" style="font-size: medium;">Leawood Theater</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 3707 West 95th St; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=3707+West+95th+St,+Leawood,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Lee's Summit</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Dickinson-Eastglen-16.html" style="font-size: medium;">Dickinson Eastglen 16</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1451 Northeast Douglas Stree; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1451+Northeast+Douglas+Street,+Lee%27s+Summit,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Liberty</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/B-and-B-Liberty-Cinema-12.html" style="font-size: medium;">B & B Liberty Cinema 12</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 2101 West Kansas; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=2101+West+Kansas,+Liberty,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Merriam</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Cinemark-Merriam.html" style="font-size: medium;">Cinemark Merriam</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 5500 Antioch; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=5500+Antioch,+Merriam,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">North Kansas City</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/The-Screenland-Armour.html" style="font-size: medium;">The Screenland Armour</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 408 Armour Rd; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=408+Armour+Rd,+North+Kansas+City,+MO" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium, Love Seats</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Olathe</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/AMC-Studio-30.html" style="font-size: medium;">AMC Studio 30</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 12075 So Strang Line Rd; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=12075+So+Strang+Line+Rd.,+Olathe,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Dickinson-Great-Mall-16.html" style="font-size: medium;">Dickinson Great Mall 16</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 20060 W. 151 St; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=20060+W.+151+St,+Olathe,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Overland Park</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Dickinson-Palazzo-16-Theatre.html" style="font-size: medium;">Dickinson Palazzo 16 Theatre</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 8601 W. 135th Street; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=8601+W.+135th+Street,+Overland+Park,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium + Balcony</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Glenwood-Arts.html" style="font-size: medium;">Glenwood Arts</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 9575 Metcalf; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=9575+Metcalf,+Overland+Park,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Rio-Theatre-Overland-Park.html" style="font-size: medium;">Rio Theatre - Overland Park</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 7204 West 80th Street; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=7204+West+80th+Street,+Overland+Park,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Rockers</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Shawnee</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Trail-Ridge.html" style="font-size: medium;">Trail Ridge</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 7456 Nieman Road; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=7456+Nieman+Road,+Shawnee,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><a addtheater="548',%20'#my_theaters')"" href="javascript:ajaxCall(" style="font-size: medium;"></a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://kansascity.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Westglen-18.html" style="font-size: medium;">Westglen 18</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> 16301 Midland Drive; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=16301+Midland+Drive,+Shawnee,+KS" style="font-size: medium;">map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Seating: Stadium + Balcony</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><b>+++++++++++++++++++++++</b></span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 28.8px;">THEATRE REFERENCES</span></b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><b>+++++++++++++++++++++++</b></span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">American Heartland Theatre</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, 2450 Grand St., KCMO; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=American+Heartland+Theatre&hl=en&cid=18087239214134568936" style="font-size: medium;">MAP</a><span style="font-size: medium;">;</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Tickets:</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> 816.842.9999; </span><a href="http://www.ahtkc.com/" style="font-size: medium;">www.ahtkc.com</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Group Sales</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> - Ellen Barnes: 816-842-0202 ext. 218; </span><a href="mailto:ebarne2@hallmark.com" style="font-size: medium;">ebarne2@hallmark.com</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Interpreted Performances:</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Avila University’s Goppert Theatre</b><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="http://www.avila.edu/admission/campusmap.asp" style="font-size: medium;">Campus Map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; 816-501-3753; </span><a href="http://us.f833.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=Jeremy.Lillig@Avila.edu" style="font-size: medium;">Jeremy Lillig</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="http://www.avila.edu/theatre" style="font-size: medium;">www.avila.edu/theatre</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">The Barn Players Theatre</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, </span><b style="font-size: medium;"><i><span style="color: blue;">NEW</span> ADDRESS</i></b><span style="font-size: medium;"> for 2018: the Arts Asylum, 1000 East 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 (Old address: 6219 Martway, Mission, KS); </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=The+Barn+Players,+6219+Martway,+Mission,+KS&hl=en&ie=UTF8&view=map&f=d&daddr=6219+Martway,+Mission,+KS+66202&geocode=CUdrC8tE5wvoFcJjUwIdQKVb-iE_E5og_k2R0g&z=16&layer=t" style="font-size: medium;">Map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="http://www.thebarnplayers.org/" style="font-size: medium;">www.thebarnplayers.org</a><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Performances:</b><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Friday and Saturday-7:30pm</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Sunday Matinees-2pm</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">TICKETS:</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Reservation line: (913) 432-9100; Box Office open one hour prior to curtain; </span><a href="http://www.thebarnplayers.org/tickets/" style="font-size: medium;">Purchase Tickets Online</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">The Black Box</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, 1060 Union Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64101; </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/THE+BLACK+BOX+in+the+West+Bottoms/@39.1032915,-94.5969685,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x28b5acf453eb4cf9!8m2!3d39.1032915!4d-94.5969685" style="font-size: medium;">MAP</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/theblackboxkc/" style="font-size: medium;">The Black Box Facebook Page</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Blue Springs City Theatre,</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive, </span><a href="http://www.bluespringscitytheatre.com/" style="font-size: medium;">www.bluespringscitytheatre.com</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; 816-228-0137</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Carlsen Center</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, Yardley Hall, 12345 College Blvd., OPKS; 913.469.4445; </span><a href="http://www.jccc.edu/carlsencenter" style="font-size: medium;">www.jccc.edu/carlsencenter</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">City Theatre of Independence</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion; </span><a href="http://www.citytheatreofindependence.org/" style="font-size: medium;">www.citytheatreofindependence.org</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; 816-325-7367</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Chestnut Fine Arts Center</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, 234 N Chestnut, Olathe, KS 66061; Ticket Information and Reservations: 913-764-2121; </span><a href="mailto:chestnutfac@comcast.net" style="font-size: medium;">chestnutfac@comcast.net</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> ; </span><a href="http://www.chestnutfinearts.com/" style="font-size: medium;">www.chestnutfinearts.com</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">ComedyCity</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, 300 Charlotte St., KCMO; 816-842-2744</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Coterie Theatre</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108-2520; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Crown+Center,+2450+Grand+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+Jackson,+Missouri+64108&hl=en&sll=37.269174,-119.306607&sspn=7.778166,14.040527&geocode=FVxcVAIdpMpc-g&hnear=Crown+Center,+2450+Grand+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64108&t=m&z=15" style="font-size: medium;">Map TO Crown Center</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><b style="font-size: medium;">PARKING</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> is free for patrons with ticket validation at the Coterie Box office; </span><a href="https://www.crowncenter.com/listings" style="font-size: medium;">Map INSIDE Crown Center</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="http://www.coterietheatre.org/" style="font-size: medium;">www.coterietheatre.org</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://thecoterie.org/2013-2014-season-prelim#section-201" style="font-size: medium;">Spotlight Club Member with FLEXIBLE Season pass tickets</a><span style="font-size: medium;">...</span><b style="font-size: medium;">10 tickets for $90.00!!!</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> (plus one-time service charge of $3.00 per order)</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Box Office:</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> (816) 474-6552, press 5 for box office attendant during business hours</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Fax: (816) 474-2225</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Box Office Hours</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Mon-Fri: 10am- 4pm</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Sat and Sun: noon to the end of the final performance of the day (performance days only)</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Egads Theatre Company</b><span style="font-size: medium;">; 816-842-9999; </span><a href="http://www.egadstheatre.com/" style="font-size: medium;">www.egadstheatre.com</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Folly Theater</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, 300 W 12th St., KCMO; 816-474-4444; </span><a href="mailto:laura@follytheater.com" style="font-size: medium;">laura@follytheater.com</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="mailto:ticket@follytheater.com" style="font-size: medium;">ticket@follytheater.com</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="http://www.follytheater.com/" style="font-size: medium;">www.follytheater.com</a><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Gladstone Theatre in the Park</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Amphitheatre, Oak Grove Park, 76th and North Troost, North Kansas City; In order to preserve the grass, blankets and lawn chairs may not be set out on performance nights until after 3:00pm. Anything placed before that time will be removed; 816-436-2200; </span><a href="mailto:gladstonetip@sbcglobal.net" style="font-size: medium;">gladstonetip@sbcglobal.net</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="http://www.heartoftheweb.net/gladstonetip" style="font-size: medium;">www.heartoftheweb.net/gladstonetip</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">H&R Block City Stage</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, Union Station Kansas City, 30 West Pershing, KCMO 64108; </span><a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Union+Station,+30+West+Pershing+Road+%23400,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108&hl=en&ll=39.084505,-94.585075&spn=0.126318,0.219383&sll=39.105022,-94.576836&sspn=0.126281,0.219383&hq=Union+Station,+30+West+Pershing+Road+%23400,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108&radius=15000&t=m&z=12" style="font-size: medium;">MAP</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; </span><a href="https://boxoffice.unionstation.org/public/default.asp?cgCode=1&cgName=City%20Stage" style="font-size: medium;">GET TICKETS ONLINE</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; (816) 460-2020; </span><a href="http://www.unionstation.org/" style="font-size: medium;">www.unionstation.org</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, Southmoreland Park, Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd and Oak St, KCMO; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Southmoreland+Park,+Kansas+City,+MO&hl=en&sll=38.986121,-94.69905&sspn=0.006305,0.006748&hq=Southmoreland+Park,+Kansas+City,+MO&hnear=Southmoreland+Park,+Brush+Creek+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+Jackson,+Missouri+64112&t=m&z=15&vpsrc=0" style="font-size: medium;">MAP</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Admission to the Festival is </span><b style="font-size: medium;">FREE</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> ~ DONATIONS ACCEPTED!</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">NO SHOW July 4</b><span style="font-size: medium;">.</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Signed performances for the deaf or hearing challenged</b><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">We have just a few rules - no photography, no smoking, no pets; </span><a href="http://www.kcshakes.org/" style="font-size: medium;">www.kcshakes.org</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://www.kcshakes.org/?page=the_festival_parking" style="font-size: medium;">PARKING</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• Become a </span><a href="http://www.kcshakes.org/?page=support_us_donate_now_fans_ofthe_festival" style="font-size: medium;"><b>FAN of the Festival</b></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> and receive a parking pass that allows you to park on Oak Street, </span><em style="font-size: medium;">just steps</em><span style="font-size: medium;"> from the Festival stage.</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• </span><b style="font-size: medium;">Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> $5.00 (Friends of Art Members – Free)</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Secure Covered Parking just across the street from Southmoreland Park</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">45th & Oak (check for availability at site)</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• </span><b style="font-size: medium;">Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> (North Lot) - FREE</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">44th & Warwick Blvd. (check for availability at site)</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• </span><b style="font-size: medium;">Kauffman Foundation Memorial Garden</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Parking</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">48th & Rockhill</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Johnson County Community College, Yardley Hall or Polsky Theatre</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66210; </span><a href="http://www.jccc.edu/performing-arts-series/" style="font-size: medium;">JCCC Website</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Purchase Tickets:</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> (Box Office: 10am-5pm Monday-Friday and 1 hour before curtain)</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• By phone – 913-469-4445 (913-469-4485 deaf and hard of hearing TDD/TTY)</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• </span><a href="https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?w=3997097e32a381550cc9efbeea6c9ebd&t=tix" style="font-size: medium;">Online</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• By fax – 913-469-7648</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• In person – in the Carlsen Center lobby</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">• By mail – JCCC Box Office, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><a href="http://www.jccc.edu/files/img/maps/map-999x760.jpg" style="font-size: medium;">Campus PARKING Map</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; The closest place to park is in either the East or West Carlsen Center parking garage</span><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Just off Broadway Theatre</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, </span><span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: medium;">3051 Central St</span><span style="font-size: medium;">, Kansas City, MO 64108; </span><a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3051+Penn+Valley+Dr.+in+Kansas+City,+Missouri+%C2%A064108&daddr=3051+Penn+Valley+Dr,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108&hl=en&ie=UTF8&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.569986,114.169922&geocode=%3BCWUvdoJJHr0FFRsxVAId47Jc-inDWm5-JPDAhzHeBElXv9YQMQ&hnear=3051+Penn+Valley+Dr,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64108&t=m&z=15" style="font-size: medium;">MAP</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; (816) 784-5020; </span><a href="http://www.justoffbroadway.org/" style="font-size: medium;">www.justoffbroadway.org</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /><br style="font-size: medium;" /><b style="font-size: medium;">Just off Broadway Theatre</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, </span><span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: medium;">3051 Penn Valley Dr</span><span style="font-size: medium;">, (address on bldg is </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;">3051 Central St</span><span style="font-size: medium;">,)</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> Kansas City, MO 64108 (in Penn Valley Park); </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//3051+Penn+Valley+Dr,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108/@39.0687769,-94.6070505,13.75z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87c0f02380653759:0x59dcc109a591f653!2m2!1d-94.588199!2d39.0720143?hl=en" style="font-size: medium;">MAP</a><span style="font-size: medium;">; Theatre: (816) 784-5020; </span><a href="http://www.justoffbroadway.org/" style="font-size: medium;">www.justoffbroadway.org</a><br style="font-size: medium;" /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Kansas City Ballet, Tickets:</b> Kansas City Ballet Box Office at 816-931-2232 or <a href="https://www.kcballet.org/">ONLINE</a>; <a href="https://www.kcballet.org/">www.kcballet.org</a><br /><br /><b>Kansas City Repertory, Spencer Theatre</b> in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, UMKC campus, 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=2409212358411813188&q=James+C.+Olson+Performing+Arts+Center,+4949+Cherry+Street,+">MAP</a>; 816.235.2700; TTY: 800-735-2966 or Voice: 800-735-2466; <a href="http://www.kcrep.org/about/theatre-info/">Accessibility and Special Services</a>; <a href="http://www.kcrep.org/">www.kcrep.org</a><br /><b>FREE PARKING</b><br />There are two lots immediately to the east of Spencer Theatre and you may also park in levels 5 & 6 of the newly constructed Cherry St. Garage. Although signs may indicate that a faculty/staff permit is required, this is NOT SO during Rep performances. The elevated covered walkway to cross the street to Spencer Theatre is located on level 5; <a href="http://www.kcrep.org/useruploads/12TicketBooklet-SPENCER_PARKING.pdf">Parking Map</a><br />Please note that buses are not permitted to park on the UMKC campus. However, they may park on residential streets surrounding the campus<br /><br /><b>Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage</b>, One H&R Block Way (13th and Walnut), KCMO; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1+H%26R+Block+Way,+Kansas+City,+MO+64105-1905&aq=&sll=38.887705,-" sspn="0.01256,0.019248&g=1+H+%26+R+Block+Way,+Kansas+City,+MO+64105-1905&ie=UTF8&hq=1+H%26R+Block+Way,+Kansas+City,+" z="'15">MAP</a>; 816.235.2700; TTY: 800-735-2966 or Voice: 800-735-2466; <a href="http://www.kcrep.org/about/theatre-info/">Accessibility and Special Services</a>; <a href="http://www.kcrep.org/">www.kcrep.org</a><br /><b>PARKING</b> for Rep patrons is in the H&R Block parking garage, under the building; Park on level 2 through 5 (there is no elevator on level 1); enter the building through the H&R Block center elevator which will take you up to the lobby. The garage is accessible from both Main and Walnut between 13th & 14th streets. Patrons may park in the H&R Block garage starting at 5:00 pm on weeknights and all day Saturday and Sunday on performance days only and only if you have tickets for that performance! If you arrive before 6:00 on weeknights, please press the button at the gate and announce that you are there for the Rep performance<br /><b>SIGNED PERFORMANCES:</b> The third Saturday matinee of each production for hearing impaired<br /><b>AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES:</b> With advance notice, audio description is available for groups of 15 or more for any Rep production. Large-print and Braille programs available for each performance; House Manager: 816.235.2780<br /><br /><b>Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts</b>, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108; <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1601+Broadway+Street,+Kansas+City,+MO&hl=en&sll=39.095185,-%2094.588983&sspn=0.007661,0.02105&hnear=1601+Broadway+St,+Kansas+City,+Jackson,+Missouri+64108&t=h&z=16">MAP</a><br /><b>Kauffman Center Audience Services:</b> (816) 994-7222; <a href="mailto:orders@kauffmancenter.org">orders@kauffmancenter.org</a>; <a href="http://www.kauffmancenter.org/">www.kauffmancenter.org</a><br /><br /><b>Lakeside Nature Center</b>, located in Swope Park, 4701 East Gregory Blvd, KCMO 64132; <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-JLy3705bR8008Aqy4k1N">Map</a>; Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-4pm; 816.513.8960; <a href="http://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org/">www.lakesidenaturecenter.org</a><br /><br /><b>Lawrence Community Theatre</b>, 1501 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, KS; <a href="http://www.theatrelawrence.com/">www.theatrelawrence.com</a>; 785-843-7469<br /><br /><b>Lied Center</b>, University of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, KS; (785) 864-3469; <a href="http://www.lied.ku.edu/">www.lied.ku.edu</a><br /><br /><b>The Living Room Theatre</b>, 1818 McGee, Kansas City, MO 64108; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1818+McGee,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108&hl=en&sll=37.6,-95.665&sspn=32.737388,56.162109&hnear=1818+McGee+St,+Kansas+City,+Jackson,+Missouri+64108&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; What makes The Living Room <b><i>unique</i></b> is that <b>the audience lounges in vintage chairs and couches</b> while enjoying progressive and provocative performances; Rusty Sneary; <a href="mailto:info@thelivingroomkc.com">info@thelivingroomkc.com</a>; <a href="http://www.thelivingroomkc.com/">www.thelivingroomkc.com</a><br /><br /><b>Lyric Theatre,</b> 1029 Central (11th and Central), KCMO 64105; (816) 471-7347<br /><br /><b>Martin City Melodrama and Vaudeville Company</b>, Main Stage, Metcalf South Shopping Center; Reservations essential; 913-642-7576; <a href="http://www.martincitymelodrama.org/">www.martincitymelodrama.org</a><br /><br /><b>KC MeltingPot Theatre</b>; <a href="http://www.kcmeltingpot.com/">www.kcmeltingpot.com</a><br /><a href="https://squareup.com/market/kc-meltingpot-theatre/"><b>TICKETS ONLINE (squareup.com/market)</b></a><br /><br /><b>Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre at <i>The Warwick</i></b>, 3927 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Metropolitan+Ensemble+Theatre+(MET)/@39.055635,-94.5878877,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87c0efdeffaa1053:0xa87632215e5a0779!8m2!3d39.055635!4d-94.585699">MAP</a>;<br /><b>SYNOPSIS:</b><br /><b>TICKETS:</b> 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:office@metkc.org">office@metkc.org</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a>; All seats are General Admission<br />Thu, Fri and Sat at 7:30pm<br />Sun Matinees at 2:00pm<br /><b>REVIEWS:</b><br />""-<em></em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39hoBwgRjGbtvfSVXF2aR4TnOyz8xQMAd7vwKFcbMl4NvwszeylhqRNXFqZMYgKurMF117X5dZZFH6k-kV9_3N2HDsoskxn-kmwUhm6ewiQcNdluz6C8Ajm83hKTvNnLQg6qh/s1600/municipal+auditorium+complex.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="260" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39hoBwgRjGbtvfSVXF2aR4TnOyz8xQMAd7vwKFcbMl4NvwszeylhqRNXFqZMYgKurMF117X5dZZFH6k-kV9_3N2HDsoskxn-kmwUhm6ewiQcNdluz6C8Ajm83hKTvNnLQg6qh/s320/municipal+auditorium+complex.jpg" width="231" /></a><br /><br />Kansas City’s Art Deco Municipal Auditorium complex includes four unique and versatile special event and banquet venues. The Arena seats 10,700; the Exhibition Hall includes 46,000 square feet on two levels for exhibitors, catered functions or special events, the Music Hall, one of the nation’s finest theaters, seats 2,363; and the Little Theatre is perfect for more intimate events. Municipal Auditorium connects directly to Level 2 of the Conference Center, to the underground parking garage and downtown hotel walkway system. The ramps and elevators facilitate the movement of freight throughout the building.<br /><br />The Kansas City Music Hall is a large proscenium theatre with a striking streamline modern interior that seats an audience of 2,400 patrons. The hall presents touring Broadway shows, as well as visiting symphony orchestras, opera and ballet companies, and other events. It was the main hall of the Kansas City Philharmonic for several decades. It’s also the home of the 1927 Robert-Morton Theatre Pipe Organ that originally was in the Midland Theatre. The organ is owned and maintained by Kansas City Theatre Pipe Organ, Inc.<br /><br /><b>Midland Theatre</b>, 1228 Main Street, KCMO, 64105; <a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="prof-menu-map"></a><a href="http://kansascity.citysearch.com/profile/map/5825038/kansas_city_mo/midland_theatre.html" title="View Map of Midland Theatre">Map</a>; (816) 471-8600<br /><br /><b>New Theatre Restaurant</b>, 9229 Foster, OPKS; 913.649.7469; <a href="http://www.newtheatre.com/">www.newtheatre.com</a><br /><br /><b>Musical Theater Heritage</b> (Previously called the Off Center Theatre), Crown Center Shops, Level 3, 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 (The old movie theatre); <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Crown+Center,+2450+Grand+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+Jackson,+Missouri+64108&hl=en&sll=37.269174,-119.306607&sspn=7.778166,14.040527&geocode=FVxcVAIdpMpc-g&hnear=Crown+Center,+2450+Grand+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64108&t=m&z=15">MAP to Crown Center</a>; <a href="https://www.crowncenter.com/listings">MAP inside Crown Center</a>; 816-274-8444; <a href="http://www.crowncenter.com/">www.crowncenter.com</a><br /><br /><b>Olathe Community Theatre,</b> 500 E. Loula, Olathe; <a href="http://www.olathetheatre.org/">www.olathetheatre.org</a>; 913-782-2990<br /><br /><b>Quality Hill Playhouse</b>, 303 W. 10th St., KCMO; 816.421.1700; <a href="http://www.qualityhillplayhouse.com/">www.qualityhillplayhouse.com</a><br /><b>River City Community Players,</b> Fifth and Delaware, Leavenworth; 1-913-682-7557<br /><br /><b>Spinning Tree Theatre</b>; 816-842-9999; <a href="http://www.spinningtreetheatre.com/">www.SpinningTreeTheatre.com</a><br /><br /><b>Stanford and Sons</b>, Legends at Village West, (2nd floor next to Dave and Busters) 1867 Village West Parkway, KCKS 66111; <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=1867+Village+West+Parkway+Suite+D-201&city=Kansas+City&state=KS&zipcode=66111">Map</a>; 913-400-7500; <a href="mailto:stanfords@sunflower.com">stanfords@sunflower.com</a>; <a href="http://www.stanfordscomedyclub.com/">www.stanfordscomedyclub.com</a><br /><br /><b>Starlight Theatre</b>, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO 64132; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Starlight+Theatre,+6601+Swope+Parkway,+Kansas+City,+MO+64132&daddr=4600+Starlight+Rd,+Kansas+City,+MO+64132+(Starlight+Theatre)&hl=en&ll=39.007296,-94.531517&spn=0.010938,0.019248&view=map&geocode=CTIFMpWGcbObFT80UwIdYotd-iGbzjBqthuoqA&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; (816) 363-7827; <a href="http://www.kcstarlight.com/">www.kcstarlight.com</a><br />A <b>new catering partner</b> and <b>new dining options</b> are coming to Starlight! Pre-show dining will include delicious lighter fare menus, extensive salad options, hot buffet items and enhanced desserts; <a href="http://www.kcstarlight.com/plan_your_visit/dining_options/broadway_vip_club_menus.aspx#Menus">Details and menus for each show</a><br />PLUS, for each adult Dine Card purchased, guests receive a $25 gift card to Cinzetti’s Italian Market Restaurant! That’s only $13.30 per dinner!<br />To add a Dine Card to your order call 816.363.7827<br /><br /><b>The Theatre in the Park</b> Amphitheatre (TIP), 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66217; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/7710+Renner+Rd/@38.9897761,-94.7877945,398m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c093975a271303:0x1775f5459f6ce6f5?hl=en">MAP</a>; Stacey Kelsey: 913.236.1237; <a href="mailto:stacey.kelsey@jocogov.org">stacey.kelsey@jocogov.org</a>; <a href="http://www.theatreinthepark.org/">www.theatreinthepark.org</a><br /><br /><b>Topeka Performing Arts Center</b>, 214 SE 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,8828729943866090311&fb=1&dq=Performing+Arts+Center+loc:+Topeka,+KS&daddr=214+SE+8th+Ave,+Topeka,+KS+66603&geocode=6668896139483395704,39.048400,-95.672887&ll=39.048400,-95.672887&iwstate1=dir:to&iwloc=A&f=d&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=directions-to">Get directions</a>; (785) 234-2787; <a href="http://www.tpactix.org/">www.tpactix.org</a><br /><br /><b>UMKC Theatre</b>, Studio 116, Olson Performing Arts Center, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry, KCMO 64110; <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Olson+Performing+Arts+Center,+4949+Cherry,+KCMO+64110&hl=en&sll=39.036739,-94.579415&sspn=0.011967,0.014462&hq=Olson+Performing+Arts+Center,+4949+Cherry,+KCMO+64110&radius=15000&t=m&z=13">MAP</a>; Central Ticket Office: 816-235-6222; Tickets Online: <a href="http://www.umkctheatre.org/">www.umkctheatre.org</a><br /><br /><b>Unicorn Theatre, The Mainstage or Jerome Stage</b>, 3828 Main St., KCMO; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=7069071677753635467&q=Unicorn+Theatre,+3828+Main+St.,+KCMO&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.841773,55.283203&ie=UTF8&ll=58.7682,-123.398437&spn=0,0&z=4">MAP</a><br /><b>Tickets:</b> 816.531.PLAY (7529); <a href="http://www.unicorntheatre.org/">www.unicorntheatre.org</a><br /><b>Group Sales:</b> 816-531-7529 ext. 21; <a href="mailto:groupsales@unicorntheatre.org">groupsales@unicorntheatre.org</a><br /><br /><b>Union Station</b>, HandR Block City Stage; 816-460-2020; <a href="http://www.unionstation.org/">www.unionstation.org</a><br /><br /><b>Uptown Theatre</b>, 3700 Broadway, KCMO; 816-753-8665; <a href="http://www.uptowntheater.com/">www.uptowntheater.com</a><br /><br /><b>VooDoo Lounge</b>, Harrah's Casino North Kansas City, One Riverboat Drive, NKCMO 64116; <a href="http://www.voodookc.com/">www.voodookc.com</a><br /><br /><b>Westport CoffeeHouse</b>, 4010 Pennsylvania Ave, KCMO 64111; (816) 756-3222; <a href="http://www.westportcoffeehouse.com/">www.westportcoffeehouse.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><b>+++++++++++++++++++++++</b></span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: 28.8px;">ONGOING</span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><b>+++++++++++++++++++++++</b></span><br /><br /><b>Indefinite run every Monday</b>-"The Breakfast Club," Westport CoffeeHouse, 4010 Pennsylvania Ave, KCMO 64111; part of the Coterie at Night Series; (816) 756-3222; <a href="http://www.kcimprov.com/">www.kcimprov.com</a><br /><br /><b>On The Spot!</b> The Improv Comedy Game Show, 7pm; $8; The contestants make up the answers as they go along and the audience wins the prizes! KC's best improvisers compete in super-funny, family-friendly games and scenes<br /><br /><b>Fakers Improv Comedy</b>, 9pm; $5; a high-energy, no-holds-barred comedy troupe that performs improv games and an improvised one-act play<br /><br />Every Saturday morning - <b>Mother Nature Reads</b>, Lakeside Nature Center, located in Swope Park, 4701 East Gregory Blvd, KCMO 64132; <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-JLy3705bR8008Aqy4k1N">Map</a>; 10am; free; children of all ages are read a story, talk about an animal, do a craft; If large groups want to attend, please call in advance; Ctr hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-4pm; 816.513.8960; <a href="http://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org/">www.lakesidenaturecenter.org</a><br /><br />Third Saturday of every month- "<b>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</b>", Screenland Crossroads, 1656 Washington St., KCMO; Tickets $8, prop bags $3; Pre-show starts at 10pm; <a href="http://www.kcrockyhorror.com/">www.kcrockyhorror.com</a>; <a href="http://www.screenland.com/">www.screenland.com</a><br /><span style="font-size: 28.8px;"><b>+++++++++++++++++++++++</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lucyslist.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: 20.8px;"><b>Lucys List - A Kansas City Calendar of Events</b></span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lucyslist.blogspot.com/"><br /><b>Lucys List - A Kansas City Calendar of Events</b></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://lucyslist.blogspot.com/2011/01/german-ethnic-events.html"><b>Lucys List - German Ethnic Events</b></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />###############################################<br /><!--Start of StatCounter Code--><br /><script type="text/javascript">
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Women's History Month<br /><br />
Irish American Heritage Month</b><br /><br />
Through Mar 6-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles”</span></b>, Nelson-Atkins Museum. <a href="http://nelson-atkins.org">nelson-atkins.org</a><br /><br />
Through Mar 20-<br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">AUSCHWITZ - Not long ago. Not far away.</span></b> Union Station<br />
For the first time, 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqGa5on_NcmrX86e9cm61KKAIz_M08Bl4W9U9D1bE_bjouAv7Ch7vtp78MJaQopctjhHNhDHAb54obdlaSvyU8neVf6ZkaXGvOuGGtXKzvxMBr0zm8qHPvn8613bG9ei6zoYfN/s956/AUSCHWITZ.png" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="956" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqGa5on_NcmrX86e9cm61KKAIz_M08Bl4W9U9D1bE_bjouAv7Ch7vtp78MJaQopctjhHNhDHAb54obdlaSvyU8neVf6ZkaXGvOuGGtXKzvxMBr0zm8qHPvn8613bG9ei6zoYfN/s320/AUSCHWITZ.png" width="320" /></a>a touring exhibition dedicated to the historical significance of the camp is being presented to a U.S. audience.<br />
<b>This exhibit goes to only 2 US cities.</b> An international exhibition of unprecedented importance. A story to shake the conscience of the world - unparalleled opportunity to confront the singular face of human evil.<br />
This groundbreaking exhibition brings together more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs from over 20 institutions and museums around the world; <a href="https://unionstation.org/event/auschwitz/">unionstation.org/event/auschwitz</a><br /><br /><br />
Through Mar 21 - <b><span style="font-size: medium;">War Remains: An Immersive Memory</span></b>, in the National WWI Museum and Memorial’s Memory Hall. <br />
<b>This is not a game. This is History.</b> Live through the war to end all wars unlike ever before. an immersive virtual reality experience that sends visitors to the Western Front of the First World War. Stunning visual effects, powerfully designed sound and tactile elements transport the viewer into the trench during an active battle scene.<br />
A solitary active, not passive, experience, allowing one user through approximately every 15 minutes. VR headsets and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between users. Due to the graphic nature of the content, <b>viewers must be at least 14 years of age</b>; Tickets are $24 (Members $18); <a href="https://www.theworldwar.org/war-remains">theworldwar.org/war-remains</a><br /><br />
Through April 10-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Don’t Dress for Dinner,” </span></b> New Theatre & Restaurant; <a href="http://newtheatre.com">newtheatre.com</a><br /><br />
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Mar 8-27-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"The Royale,” </span></b> Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage; <a href="http://kcrep.org">kcrep.org</a><br /><br />
Mar 11-12-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Adam Carolla</span></b>, Comedy Club of Kansas City; <a href="http://thecomedyclubkc.com">thecomedyclubkc.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 11-13-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,”</span></b> Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcopera.org">kcopera.org</a><br /><br />
Mar 11-April 3-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Broadway Belters - Ethel, Bernadette, Patti,”</span></b> Quality Hill Playhouse; Everybody Rise for this tribute to the grand dames of Broadway; <a href="http://qualityhillplayhouse.com">qualityhillplayhouse.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 12-<b><span style="font-size: large;">☘️ Snake Saturday Parade in NKC ☘️ </span></b>; 816-548-3113<br /><b>
Parade Route and Parking Tips</b><br />
The parade starts at 11:00am the Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day. The beginning of the parade is at 14th and Swift and moves north on Swift. At Armour Road the parade will turn east proceeding past the judges and the main Grandstand in front of City Hall. At Howell street the parade turns back to the South and disperses at 16th Street.<br /><a href="http://snakesaturday.com/parade-route-parking/">
snakesaturday.com/parade-route-parking/</a><br /><b>Festival area and Carnival</b> open at 10:00 AM on Snake Saturday. The Carnival also opens on Friday evening at 5:00 PM weather permitting; <a href="http://snakesaturday.com/festival/">snakesaturday.com/festival/</a><br /><br />
Mar 12-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Downtown Overland Park Kansas</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">☘️ St. Patrick's Day Parade ☘️</span></b>; downtownop.org/events/st-patricks-day-parade-in-downtown-op/<br /><br />
Mar 12-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Tom Segura</span></b>, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; comedy; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 13-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Daylight Saving Time starts</span></b><br /><br />
Mar 13-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Buckets N Boards,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
Mar 15-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Tool with The Acid Helps</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 15-20-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Mean Girls,” </span></b> Music Hall; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 16-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Journey with Billy Idol</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
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Mar 17-Purim; Jewish holiday<br /><br />
Mar 18-Holi; Hindu Holiday<br /><br />
Mar 19-<b><span style="font-size: large;">The 40th (almost) Annual<br />
☘️ Brookside St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade ☘️</span></b>; 2-4 PM; <a href="http://brooksidekc.org/st-patricks-warm-up-parade">brooksidekc.org/st-patricks-warm-up-parade</a><br /><br />
Mar 20-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">March Equinox</span></b> (AKA: vernal or spring equinox) marks the beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. Day and night are equal length.<br /><br />
Mar 20-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"The Bachelor Live On Stage,” </span></b> Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Hasan Minhaj</span></b>, Music Hall, comedy; <a href="http://kcconvention.com/events">kcconvention.com/events</a><br /><br />
Mar 24-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Madagascar The Musical Live,” </span></b> Music Hall; <a href="http://kcconvention.com/events">kcconvention.com/events</a><br /><br />
Mar 24-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cole Swindell with Travis Denning and Ashley Cooke</span></b>, Cable Dahmer Arena; <a href="http://cabledahmerarena.com">cabledahmerarena.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 24-April 10-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Stevie: Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” </span></b> MTH Theater at Crown Center; <a href="http://musicaltheaterheritage.com">musicaltheaterheritage.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 24-27-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Mickey’s Search Party,” </span></b> Disney On Ice, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com<br /></a><br />
Mar 25-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Yakov Smirnoff</span></b>, Ameristar, comedy; <a href="http://ameristarkansascity.com">ameristarkansascity.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 25-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Trixie and Katya</span></b>, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 25-27-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“La Mer and Brahms’ Violin Concerto,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
Mar 27-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Alton Brown</span></b>, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
Mar 29-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">National Vietnam War Veterans Day</span></b><br /><br />
Mar 29-April 3-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Jesus Christ Superstar,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404742.post-79023359393197146702011-01-01T13:58:00.013-06:002022-03-07T16:45:41.128-06:00Calendar of Events - April<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />
April 1-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Jim Gaffigan</span></b>, T-Mobile Center, comedy; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
April 1-3-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Pétrouchka, plus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org<br /></a><br />
April 3-Ramadan Starts; Muslim<br /><br />
April 6-National Tartan Day<br /><br />
April 7-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Alt J and Portugal. The Man</span></b>, Cable Dahmer Arena; <a href="http://cabledahmerarena.com">cabledahmerarena.com</a><br /><br />
April 7-9-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Sinatra and Friends,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
April 8-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Iliza Shlesinger</span></b>, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; comedy; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
April 10-Palm Sunday; Christian<br /><br />
April 12-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Santana</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
April 12-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Joyce DiDonato’s “Eden,”</span></b> Folly. <a href="http://hjseries.org">hjseries.org<br /></a><br />
April 12-14-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
April 12-17-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"An Officer & A Gentleman,” </span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br />
April 14-Maundy Thursday; Christian<br /><br />
April 15-Passover Eve; Jewish holiday<br /><br />
April 15-Good Friday<br /><br />
April 15-<b>Arbor Day</b><br /><br />
April 16-Holy Saturday; Christian<br /><br />
April 16-Passover (first day); Jewish holiday<br /><br />
April 17-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Easter Sunday</span></b>; Observance, Christian<br /><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #741b47;">HAPPY EASTER<i>!!!</i></span></span></b><br />
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April 18-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Tax Day</span></b><br /><br />
April 18-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Boston Marathon</span></b><br /><br />
April 22-Orthodox Good Friday; Orthodox<br /><br />
April 22-24-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Miraculous Mandarin with Rachmaninoff’s Fourth Piano Concerto,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
April 23-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kathleen Madigan</span></b>, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com<br /></a><br />
April 23-Last Day of Passover; Jewish holiday<br /><br />
April 23-Orthodox Holy Saturday; Orthodox<br /><br />
April 23-24-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Apple Blossom Festival</span></b>, 3341 N 139th St, Kansas City, KS 66109; (913) 721-2507; <a href="http://ciderhillfamilyorchard.com">ciderhillfamilyorchard.com</a><br /><br />
April 23-24-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Chelsea Handler</span></b>, Uptown, comedy; <a href="http://uptowntheater.com">uptowntheater.com</a><br /><br />
April 24-Orthodox Easter; Orthodox<br /><br />
April 27-Yom HaShoah; Jewish commemoration<br /><br />
April 27-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Administrative Professionals Day</span></b>; Observance<br /><br />
April 28-Lailat al-Qadr; Muslim<br /><br />
April 28-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day</span></b>; Observance<br /><br />
April 28-30-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Gilbert Gottfried</span></b>, Comedy Club of Kansas City; <a href="http://thecomedyclubkc.com">thecomedyclubkc.com</a><br /><br />
April 29-May 1-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Brookside Art Annual</span></b>, Brookside district; <a href="http://brooksidekc.org">brooksidekc.org</a><br /><br />
April 29-May 22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">"Radio Royalty - Barry, Karen, Elton,”</span></b> Quality Hill Playhouse; A cabaret tribute to the Radio Royalty of the 70s, 80s, and 90s; <a href="http://qualityhillplayhouse.com">qualityhillplayhouse.com</a><br /><br />
April 30-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Morgan Wallen with Larry Fleet</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
April 30-May 8-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Lyric Opera of Kansas City, “Tosca,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcopera.org">kcopera.org</a><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404742.post-36085078818336858852011-01-01T13:57:00.055-06:002022-03-07T17:44:45.518-06:00Calendar of Events - May<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><b>
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month<br /><br />
Jewish American Heritage Month</b><br /><br />
May 3-Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date); Muslim<br /><br />
May 3-8-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Fiddler on the Roof,”</span></b> Music Hall; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com</a><br /><br />
May 4-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Justin Bieber</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
May 4-Kent State Shootings Remembrance; Ohio<br /><br />
May 5-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cinco de Mayo</span></b><br /><br />
May 5-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Cinco De Mayo!!!!</span></b><br />
<b> Hint: It has nothing to do with Mexican Independence Day.</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeVwkbEA2zWLgMxH87fozQDhLE7h8WOWx0HHbywUkkHY7dKQ28_dmdOeUU_XQ78ZJQ9IUtfTxzCkr396xlIgZEcSoiAyNYVaK-Jn7gGPDaqmJh0lci09REn-m9SsAkxVIkson/s1600/Cinco+De+Mayo+1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeVwkbEA2zWLgMxH87fozQDhLE7h8WOWx0HHbywUkkHY7dKQ28_dmdOeUU_XQ78ZJQ9IUtfTxzCkr396xlIgZEcSoiAyNYVaK-Jn7gGPDaqmJh0lci09REn-m9SsAkxVIkson/s1600/Cinco+De+Mayo+1.jpg" /></a>May 5, 1862 - the Battle of Puebla. The clash during the French-Mexican war, pitting 2,000 Mexican troops against 6,000 of Napoleon III's french troops, commenced on May 5 and lasted from daybreak through the evening. After realizing that nearly 500 French soldiers died while less than 100 Mexican troops had been lost, the French withdrew their army and retreated. It was the beginning of a series of battles that would eventually lead to the full evacuation of the French from Mexico six years later.<br /><br />
May 5-Yom Ha'atzmaut; Jewish holiday<br /><br />
May 6-Kentucky Oaks<br /><br />
May 6-National Nurses Day; Observance<br /><br />
May 6-8-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City BBQ Festival</span></b>, GEHA Field, 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129-1651; We're assembling the biggest names in BBQ from KC & across the country<br />
Join us for BBQ + BANDS + BEERS<br />
PRICE: Entry is free! BBQ, beer, & more will be available for purchase!<br />
Q PIT PASS: Skip the festival lines and purchase a Pit Pass to enjoy all you can eat & drink in our exclusive Q Pit Lounges → <br /><a href="http://kcbbqfest.com/pitpasses">
kcbbqfest.com/pitpasses</a><br />
RSVP: <a href="http://kcbbqfest.com/#rsvp_form">kcbbqfest.com/#rsvp_form</a><br /><a href="http://kcbbqfest.com">
kcbbqfest.com</a><br /><br />
May 7-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kentucky Derby</span></b><br /><br />
May 7-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“The Composer is Dead and other Musical Mysteries,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
May 7-8-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Bert Kreischer</span></b>, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
May 8-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Mother's Day</span></b><br /><br />
May 8-Truman Day<br /><br />
May 8-Victory in Europe Day; Observance<br /><br />
May 13-15-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Oklahoma!”</span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
May 13-22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kansas City Ballet, “The Wizard of Oz,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcballet.org">kcballet.org</a><br /><br />
May 15-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">New Kids on the Block with Salt N Pepa, En Vogue and Rick Astley</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com<br /></a><br />
May 17-22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Waitress,”</span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
May 18-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Rupi Kaur</span></b>, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
May 18-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Rage Against The Machine</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
May 19-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">CrankGameplays Presents: I Have To Do This Show</span></b>, Folly; <a href="http://follytheater.org">follytheater.org</a><br /><br />
May 19-Lag BaOmer; Jewish holiday<br /><br />
May 20-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Brian Regan</span></b>, Uptown; <a href="http://uptowntheater.com">uptowntheater.com</a><br /><br />
May 20-22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Windborne’s The Music of Queen,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org<br /></a><br />
May 21-Armed Forces Day; Observance<br /><br />
May 21-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Preakness Stakes</span></b><br /><br />
May 22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux</span></b>, Yardley Hall; <a href="http://jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events">jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events</a><br /><br />
May 25-National Missing Children's Day<br /><br />
May 26-Ascension Day; Christian<br /><br />
May 29-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Celebration at the Station,”</span></b> Union Station<br /><br />
May 30-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Memorial Day</span></b>; Federal Holiday<br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404742.post-39200998988916405972011-01-01T13:56:00.047-06:002022-03-07T17:08:19.582-06:00Calendar of Events - June<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><br />
Pride Month<br /><br />
Caribbean-American Heritage Month</b><br /><br />
June 1-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">AJR</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com</a><br /><br />
June 3-5-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony, World Premiere of Rogerson’s Violin Concerto,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
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June 4-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Haim</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com<br /></a><br />
June 5-Pentecost; Christian<br /><br />
June 5-Shavuot; Jewish holiday<br /><br />
June 6-<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>D-Day</b></span>; Observance<br /><br />
June 6-Whit Monday; Christian<br /><br />
June 7-12-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Hairspray,”</span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
June 9-10-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Windborne’s The Music of the Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger & Keith Richards 1969,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org<br /></a><br />
June 10-11-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Downtown OP Art Fair</span></b>, 7935 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS; Enjoy great food and live music while browsing art from over 100 local artists; <a href="http://visitoverlandpark.com/event/downtown-op-art-fair/1529/">visitoverlandpark.com/event/downtown-op-art-fair/1529/</a><br /><br />
June 11-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Belmont Stakes</span></b><br /><br />
June 12-Trinity Sunday; Christian<br /><br />
June 14-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Flag Day</span></b><br /><br />
June 14-Army Birthday; Observance<br /><br />
June 14-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">REO Speedwagon and STYX with Loverboy</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com</a><br /><br />
June 14-July 3- <b><span style="font-size: large;">Heart of America Shakespeare Festival</span></b>, Southmoreland Park. <a href="http://kcshakes.org">kcshakes.org</a><br /><br />
June 15-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Bon Iver</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com<br /></a><br />
June 16-Corpus Christi; Christian<br /><br />
June 16-18-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Margaret Cho</span></b>, Comedy Club of Kansas City; <a href="http://thecomedyclubkc.com">thecomedyclubkc.com</a><br /><br />
June 17-18-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Boulevardia</span></b>, Crown Center ($35-$55); <a href="http://boulevardia.com">boulevardia.com</a><br /><br />
June 17-19-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Riverdance</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
June 17-19-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Sleeping Beauty with Sibelius’ Violin Concerto,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org</a><br /><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhucAphdqfCLICiWPjArLfrxNmY6XUSYzrxpM5Azd5NXEFNgrvEsb3hNROaKGvH5GC2jtiQU6QFt98x4uD0feyV5d0WUasCNYfJX9x1eY558D__GvjLLXU12Lwn4NHOOde7TFAvrrTPlRWR-1Eu3_9OiD50jzEGZSELifLpXp7plwUELnocQ=s2078" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2027" data-original-width="2078" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhucAphdqfCLICiWPjArLfrxNmY6XUSYzrxpM5Azd5NXEFNgrvEsb3hNROaKGvH5GC2jtiQU6QFt98x4uD0feyV5d0WUasCNYfJX9x1eY558D__GvjLLXU12Lwn4NHOOde7TFAvrrTPlRWR-1Eu3_9OiD50jzEGZSELifLpXp7plwUELnocQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />June 19-<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Father's Day!!</span></b><br /><br />
<br /><br /><br /><br />
June 19-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Juneteenth</span></b>; Federal Holiday<br /><br />
June 20-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicago and Brian Wilson</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com</a><br /><br />
June 21-<b><span style="font-size: large;">June Solstice</span></b><br /><br />
June 21-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Matchbox Twenty</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com</a><br /><br />
June 21-26-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Ain’t Too Proud,”</span></b> Music Hall; <a href="http://broadwayinkc.com">broadwayinkc.com<br /></a><br />
June 24-25-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Big Slick Celebrity Weekend</span></b>, Benefit for Children's Mercy Hospital; <a href="http://bigslickkc.org">bigslickkc.org</a><br />
Friday - Kauffman Stadium<br />
4:30pm - Gates Open<br />
5:00pm - Big Slick Celebrity Softball Game<br />
7:15pm - Royals vs. Oakland Athletics<br />
Saturday - T-Mobile Center<br />
7:00pm - Doors Open<br />
8:00pm - Big Slick Auction & Party & Show<br /><b>
Donate to Children's Mercy</b>:<br /><a href="http://support.childrensmercy.org/give/389969/#!/donation/checkout">support.childrensmercy.org/give/389969/#!/donation/checkout</a><br /><br />
June 24-26-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Blue Man Group</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
June 24-26-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s Ninth,”</span></b> Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kcsymphony.org">kcsymphony.org<br /></a><br />
June 29-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Barenaked Ladies with Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com<br /></a><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404742.post-44807897643300956552011-01-01T13:55:00.008-06:002022-02-10T15:09:26.929-06:00Calendar of Events - July<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />
July 2-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kenny Chesney</span></b>, Arrowhead Stadium; <a href="http://ticketmaster.com">ticketmaster.com</a><br /><br />
July 4-<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Flag" border="0" src="http://www.myemoticons.com/images/patriotic-military/patriotic/flag.gif" title="Flag" /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Independence Day</span><i><span style="font-size: large;">!!!</span></i></b><br /><br />
July 4-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Riverfest</span></b>, Berkley Riverfront Park; <a href="http://kcriverfest.com">kcriverfest.com</a><br /><br />
July 10-Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date); Muslim<br /><br />
July 14-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bastille Day</span></b><br /><br />
July 17-31-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">KC Fringe Festival</span></b>, multiple venues; <a href="http://kcfringe.org">kcfringe.org</a><br /><br />
July 19-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe with Poison and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts</span></b>, Kauffman Stadium; <a href="http://ticketmaster.com">ticketmaster.com</a><br /><br />
July 27-National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day<br /><br />
July 30-Muharram; Muslim<br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404742.post-32134016283215517572011-01-01T13:54:00.002-06:002022-02-10T14:32:24.968-06:00Calendar of Events - August<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />
Aug 1-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Goo Goo Dolls</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com</a><br /><br />
Aug 4-Coast Guard Birthday; Observance<br /><br />
Aug 7-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">David Gray</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com</a><br /><br />
Aug 7-Tisha B'Av; Jewish holiday<br /><br />
Aug 8-Ashura (Tentative Date); Muslim<br /><br />
Aug 9-14-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Anastasia,”</span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
Aug 11-Raksha Bandhan; Hindu Holiday<br /><br />
Aug 14-National Navajo Code Talkers Day<br /><br />
Aug 14-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“RuPaul’s Drag Race,”</span></b> Uptown; <a href="http://uptowntheater.com">uptowntheater.com</a><br /><br />
Aug 15-Assumption of Mary; Christian<br /><br />
Aug 16-21-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Sister Act,”</span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
Aug 19-21-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ethnic Enrichment Festival</span></b>, Swope Park; <a href="http://eeckc.org">eeckc.org</a><br /><br />
Aug 24-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Alicia Keys</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com</a><br /><br />
Aug 26-<b>Women's Equality Day/Susan B. Anthony's Birthday</b><br /><br />
Aug 27-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Leanne Morgan</span></b>, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland; <a href="http://arvestbanktheatre.com">arvestbanktheatre.com</a><br /><br />
Aug 29-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Jack White</span></b>, Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com">kcstarlight.com</a><br /><br />
Aug 30-Ganesh Chaturthi; Hindu Holiday<br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404742.post-59567357425171131782011-01-01T13:53:00.004-06:002022-02-11T00:17:43.044-06:00Calendar of Events - September<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br />
Sept 2-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“Weird Al” Yankovic</span></b>, Kauffman Center; <a href="http://kauffmancenter.org">kauffmancenter.org<br /></a><br />
Sept 2-4-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Irish Fest</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> ☘️</span></b>, Crown Center; <a href="http://kcirishfest.com">kcirishfest.com</a><br /><br />
Sept 2-5-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival</span></b>, Independence Square; <a href="http://santacaligon.com">santacaligon.com</a><br /><br />
Sept 3-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Roger Waters</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
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Sept 3-Oct 16 - <br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kansas City</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>Renaissance</span></b><br />
<b><span>Festival</span></b></span><br />
in Bonner Springs, KS. <a href="http://kcrenfest.com">kcrenfest.com</a><br /><br /><br />
Sept 5-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Labor Day</span></b>; Federal Holiday<br /><br />
Sept 9-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Twenty One Pilots</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br />
Sept 11-Patriot Day; Observance<br /><br />
Sept 11-<b>National Grandparents Day</b>; Observance<br /><br />
Sept 13-18-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">“The Prom,”</span></b> Starlight; <a href="http://kcstarlight.com/events/broadway">kcstarlight.com/events/broadway</a><br /><br />
Sept 16-National POW/MIA Recognition Day; Observance<br /><br />
Sept 18-Air Force Birthday<br /><br />
Sept 22-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">September equinox</span></b> (AKA: autumnal or fall equinox) marks the beginning of the autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere and the spring season in the Southern Hemisphere. Day and night are equal length.<br /><br />
Sept 23-25-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Plaza Art Fair</span></b>, Country Club Plaza; <a href="http://plazaartfair.com">plazaartfair.com</a><br /><br />
Sept 26-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Shawn Mendes with Tate McRae</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com<br /></a><br />
Sept 26-Navratri; Hindu Holiday<br /><br />
Sept 26-Rosh Hashana; Jewish holiday<br /><br />
Sept 28-Oct 2- <b><span style="font-size: large;">American Royal World Series of Barbecue</span></b>, Kansas Speedway. <a href="http://americanroyal.com/bbq">americanroyal.com/bbq</a><br /><br />
Sept 29-<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Keith Urban with Ingrid Andress</span></b>, T-Mobile Center; <a href="http://t-mobilecenter.com">t-mobilecenter.com</a><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404742.post-1124246569028472962011-01-01T10:00:00.004-06:002021-09-10T17:51:36.105-05:00Ongoing - Year-Round!!<div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">1st FRIDAY in the CROSSROADS</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;">, From its epicenter at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and Baltimore Avenue, the Crossroads extends south to the Freight House District, west to I-35, north to I-70 and east to Truman Road; </span><a href="http://kccrossroads.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Crossroads-Map-2015.pdf" style="font-family: arial;"><b>MAP</b></a><span style="font-family: arial;">; 5-9pm; On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the sidewalks of the Crossroads, enjoying what has become the city’s liveliest and most popular recurring event. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8FIm-EgXr3OKoOdgkZiFDZjLLNlxcr49Wv7RD7KM-RU-YAqddsnTNeF4kTl56J_8BMVUgJYwnS3VIXDDwmTrLehzfYpcN8oskZbXQ9IozZsanzn7COPe9RokQPjR2mNnpOWl/s1600/First+Friday+in+the+Crossroads.png" style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: arial; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8FIm-EgXr3OKoOdgkZiFDZjLLNlxcr49Wv7RD7KM-RU-YAqddsnTNeF4kTl56J_8BMVUgJYwnS3VIXDDwmTrLehzfYpcN8oskZbXQ9IozZsanzn7COPe9RokQPjR2mNnpOWl/s320/First+Friday+in+the+Crossroads.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">Arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of local businesses feature local, regional and national artists as well as live entertainment; </span><a href="http://kccrossroads.org/first-fridays/" style="font-family: arial;">Website</a><br style="font-family: arial;" /><a href="http://kccrossroads.org/this-first-friday/" style="font-family: arial;"><b>EVENTS THIS MONTH AT FIRST FRIDAY</b></a><br style="font-family: arial;" /><a href="https://www.visitkc.com/visitors/things-do/arts-and-culture/everything-you-need-know-about-kcs-first-fridays#sm.0001mak2fzb8cfpvqip1a1sxdb2km" style="font-family: arial;"><b>A First Timer's Guide to KC's First Fridays</b></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> from Visit KC.com™</span><br style="font-family: arial;" /><b style="font-family: arial;">PARKING:</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> Take the </span><a href="http://kcstreetcar.org/" style="font-family: arial;"><b>FREE KC Streetcar</b></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> and avoid the parking hassle!</span><br style="font-family: arial;" /><a href="https://docs.google.com/a/kccrossroads.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=a2Njcm9zc3JvYWRzLm9yZ3xjY2EtbWVtYmVyLWhvbWVwYWdlfGd4OjNlMmE2ZGZjMTk2MGUzOGY" style="font-family: arial;"><b>Crossroads Parking and Driving Map</b></a><br style="font-family: arial;" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcH3BR6SR1ukNXctLtbJ4DUms-t1E2MzXj68o3dEWa1_JuHpJWsLHw40OAg0SoEgHvyOjjLJWVG_4-fH79jRU2IhDMz1jqAmf3hUDmAZ9haTYvvnZ4WNNImgtH4hglsDCPn3o/s1600/FIRST+FRIDAY+FILM+FESTIVAL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: arial; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcH3BR6SR1ukNXctLtbJ4DUms-t1E2MzXj68o3dEWa1_JuHpJWsLHw40OAg0SoEgHvyOjjLJWVG_4-fH79jRU2IhDMz1jqAmf3hUDmAZ9haTYvvnZ4WNNImgtH4hglsDCPn3o/s200/FIRST+FRIDAY+FILM+FESTIVAL.jpg" width="198" /></a><br style="font-family: arial;" /><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">1st FRIDAY FILM FESTIVAL</span><br /><span style="background-color: yellow;">CHECK THIS LINK TO <u>RECONFIRM</u> SHOWINGS:</span><br /><a href="http://firstfridayfilmfest.com/index.html"><b>FILMS BEING SHOWN</b></a><br />After most of the galleries have closed</b><span style="font-family: arial;">, Musical Theater Heritage (MTH), Crown Center Shops, Level 3, 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108; </span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Crown+Center,+2450+Grand+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+Jackson,+Missouri+64108&hl=en&sll=37.269174,-119.306607&sspn=7.778166,14.040527&geocode=FVxcVAIdpMpc-g&hnear=Crown+Center,+2450+Grand+Blvd,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64108&t=m&z=15" style="font-family: arial;">MAP to Crown Center</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> - only a short walk or KC Streetcar ride from the Crossroads; </span><a href="https://www.crowncenter.com/listings" style="font-family: arial;">MAP inside Crown Center</a><span style="font-family: arial;">; doors to the venue and bar open at 7:30pm, the screening begins at 8:30pm; Admission is </span><b style="font-family: arial;">FREE</b><span style="font-family: arial;">, Please help keep 4FKC free by purchasing a drink or snack from the lobby bar; GA Seating is first come, first served; Short Films; </span><a href="http://musicaltheaterheritage.com/" style="font-family: arial;">musicaltheaterheritage.com</a><br style="font-family: arial;" /><span style="font-family: arial;">We are excited for you to participate as a filmmaker, audience member or both!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bqjl9r4MHoU5lfIynQfJmDphq1-8vI8fIVi6zUMYUmglGjDQOcxk4tU6wBKKQjdAK239BMcjuDvKFMRSa58WbmBVQoXSgrPux1dtwojEuNQaT-eLNHWJLpL78bWhBqo5L-b7/s1600/farmers+market.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bqjl9r4MHoU5lfIynQfJmDphq1-8vI8fIVi6zUMYUmglGjDQOcxk4tU6wBKKQjdAK239BMcjuDvKFMRSa58WbmBVQoXSgrPux1dtwojEuNQaT-eLNHWJLpL78bWhBqo5L-b7/s1600/farmers+market.jpg" width="151" /></span></a><span style="font-family: arial;">Every Saturday and Sunday-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Year-Round<i>!!</i></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">City Market Farmers’ Market</span></b>, 20 E. 5th Street, Suite 201, Kansas City, MO 64106; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/20+E+5th+St+%23201,+City+Market,+Kansas+City,+MO+64106/@39.108668,-94.5822389,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87c0f08b10867359:0x3ad76c529d933e06">MAP</a>; <a href="http://thecitymarket.org/">thecitymarket.org</a><br />March - October:<br />Saturdays: 6:00am-3:00pm; Sundays: 8:00am-3:00pm<br />November - February<br />Saturdays: 7:00am-3:00pm; Sundays: 8:00am-3:00pm<br />Rain or shine, the region's largest farmers’ market can be found at the City Market. More than 140 vendor stalls burst with bedding plants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked goods and other sweets, cut flowers and crafts made by local artisans; the finest produce and many organic foods all fresh from Missouri and the surrounding region.<br />Great benefits and value can be found here while also supporting local farmers.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Zd_f6IX92jg0dnyNrObA3UueCIPC0zDi3lHOSo4wrccPz4uZ-jkRXQkPgQJxctArs2a7Z5QYuZc79kZuHYlTRwUj3bJNW2fJrNFEGNmXR0prPj_TvaADQWAOR3DO0es3jDIe/s1600/The+Money+Museum.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Zd_f6IX92jg0dnyNrObA3UueCIPC0zDi3lHOSo4wrccPz4uZ-jkRXQkPgQJxctArs2a7Z5QYuZc79kZuHYlTRwUj3bJNW2fJrNFEGNmXR0prPj_TvaADQWAOR3DO0es3jDIe/s200/The+Money+Museum.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">💲THE MONEY MUSEUM</span></b>, Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City, 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64198; <b>FREE admission</b>; Learn about the economy through our hands-on exhibits for all ages; Cameras welcome, but please...no photos of our security equipment, personnel or Cash operations.; 816-881-2683; <a href="mailto:KCMoneyMuseum@kc.frb.org">KCMoneyMuseum@kc.frb.org</a>; <a href="https://www.kansascityfed.org/moneymuseum">Website</a><br /><b>💲 VALID PHOTO ID</b> Required for guests 18+:<br />U.S. residents: State issued ID or passport<br />International guests: Valid passport<br />X-ray screening and metal detection are required for all visitors.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3yI2-qdgoZ-FJHoJ4G5rEJVC95fA5NMopIu9W4XnZJOMuO_O8rCWbiBc5awZIkWLOlVwl3_zcU61Zt5KsvTuKICmPSgzu_zQJDGC9rDi1MFR31kjEHVAQUrjLBwSEvOOrmtp/s1600/Money+Musuem+KIDS.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3yI2-qdgoZ-FJHoJ4G5rEJVC95fA5NMopIu9W4XnZJOMuO_O8rCWbiBc5awZIkWLOlVwl3_zcU61Zt5KsvTuKICmPSgzu_zQJDGC9rDi1MFR31kjEHVAQUrjLBwSEvOOrmtp/s200/Money+Musuem+KIDS.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>💲 HOURS</b><br />9:30am-4pm Monday-Friday; Closed on weekends and Bank holidays. (We will be closed on April 6, 2017.)<br /><b>💲 SELF-GUIDED TOURS</b><br />Walk-in guests are welcome any time. Reservations are not required. Our free, walk-in experience allows you to see all of the exhibits and use our audio and iPad guided tour options.<br /><b>💲 GUIDED TOURS</b><br />Guided tours are available to student groups with 12-50 attendees and require 15-day of advance registration. To schedule a tour, complete our<br /><a href="http://apps.kansascityfed.org/apps/moneyMuseum/requestTour">tour form</a>.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: "arial";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga With Cats!</span></b> Whiskers Cat Cafe, 3705 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2499741663414609/">Facebook Page</a>; <a href="https://www.whiskerskc.com/">www.whiskerskc.com</a><br />Let our cafe cats help you find your Zen during our *always interesting* <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkXFhVvRahXz50HkPalEjjWhfPHdekmgcc0uBG2uHm8t-bDHamSXlpH8914FxtJR6dS_8-Ultv62pdXAX_g6VOiaPldVDXqNFmloadgt7k3az7qedFjfYKSipwaVtclsLw238/s1600/Yoga+With+Cats.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="560" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkXFhVvRahXz50HkPalEjjWhfPHdekmgcc0uBG2uHm8t-bDHamSXlpH8914FxtJR6dS_8-Ultv62pdXAX_g6VOiaPldVDXqNFmloadgt7k3az7qedFjfYKSipwaVtclsLw238/w200-h176/Yoga+With+Cats.jpg" width="200" /></a>Yoga With Cats Class! <br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">What’s a cat cafe?</span></b><br />We’re so glad you asked. The best way to find out is to see for yourself. So come grab a cup of coffee and spend time with <b>our adoptable cats from <a href="https://kcpetproject.org/">KC Pet Project</a></b>. Maybe even do some yoga with them. We dare you not to fall in love...<br /><a href="https://www.whiskerskc.com/faq"><b>FAQ's</b></a><br /><a href="https://www.whiskerskc.com/book-a-visit"><b>BOOK A VISIT ONLINE</b></a><br />
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Begins Jan 1, 2012-<b>KANSAS CITY ZOO DISCOUNTS</b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>for all residents of Jackson and Clay Counties</b></span><br />
with proof of residency receive:</span><div><span style="font-family: "arial";"><b>Free admission to the Zoo</b> (<i>watch for coupons in the mail</i>)<br />
<b>Discounted daily admission to the Zoo</b>. These prices are $5 for adults, $4.50 for seniors and $4 for children ages 3-11<br />
<b>Discounted Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) memberships</b><br />
FOTZ memberships include discounts on special events (<b><em>NOT</em> Jazzoo!</b>), educational programs, camps and classes<br />
<a href="http://www.kansascityzoo.org/Fotz/Index.asp?IdS=004AAA-E4185D0&x=090001&~=">Click here</a> (and scroll to middle of page) for discount pricing - <b>Some discounts as low as 50%!</b>; 816.513.5800; <a href="http://www.kansascityzoo.org/">http://www.kansascityzoo.org/</a></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: "arial";"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br style="font-family: arial;" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1BlR_oXhrae8YuuRRufYOzGNu3VFPkgNhXOEFBStMKh8PgwXR8PSeuCUDQViBoCtESeaAeCWtMkIoTlLY5PJA5d-PUVZbNoUdu9KYAELwR23qc9x_pCCCMmHL-L21rPTpBoG/s1600/Union+station+2.jpg" style="font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1BlR_oXhrae8YuuRRufYOzGNu3VFPkgNhXOEFBStMKh8PgwXR8PSeuCUDQViBoCtESeaAeCWtMkIoTlLY5PJA5d-PUVZbNoUdu9KYAELwR23qc9x_pCCCMmHL-L21rPTpBoG/s1600/Union+station+2.jpg" ya="true" /></a><br style="font-family: arial;" /><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">UNION STATION</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;">, 30 West Pershing, KCMO 64108; </span><a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Union+Station,+30+West+Pershing+Road+%23400,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108&hl=en&ll=39.084505,-94.585075&spn=0.126318,0.219383&sll=39.105022,-94.576836&sspn=0.126281,0.219383&hq=Union+Station,+30+West+Pershing+Road+%23400,+Kansas+City,+MO+64108&radius=15000&t=m&z=12" style="font-family: arial;">MAP</a><span style="font-family: arial;">; Admission to the Union Station building is FREE, but there is a charge for most attractions; (816) 460-2020; </span><a href="http://www.unionstation.org/" style="font-family: arial;">www.unionstation.org</a><span style="font-family: arial;">; </span><a href="http://www.unionstation.org/calendar" style="font-family: arial;"><b>EVENTS CALENDAR</b></a></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">TICKETS:</span></b> <a href="http://boxoffice.unionstation.org/"><b>TICKETS ONLINE</b></a> or<br /><b></b><a href="https://www.unionstation.org/venues/union-station-ticket-office"><b>UNION STATION TICKET OFFICE</b></a>, Level B; Purchase Tickets Here For Science City, Touring Exhibitions, Planetarium Extreme Screen and other Theatre/Special Events<br /><b>HOURS</b> (Subject To Change)<br />Mondays: Closed<br />Tuesdays - Thursdays: 9:45am-4pm<br />Fridays and Saturdays: 9:45am-5pm<br />Sundays: 11:45am-4pm<br /><a href="http://www.unionstation.org/venues/model-railroad-experience"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MODEL RAILROAD EXPERIENCE</b></span></a> <b>FREE</b> for all Union Station visitors!! What does 8,000 square feet of toy trains look like? From tiny N-scale model trains to the big G-scale giants of the model train world<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW60U4MHsdOyfbUaATFFqKhfN1nbr4sAdxDWpbhf9D-MBSMhcwB_skO6tS-gjjNEY_DwLSia3xyiscGbACmLjb1qQ8iYnV8YZpieYHhI3RjzYEg1H45uu6Q6ioocEw7FnolP-/s1600/Union+Station+Extreme+Screen+Theater.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dua="true" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW60U4MHsdOyfbUaATFFqKhfN1nbr4sAdxDWpbhf9D-MBSMhcwB_skO6tS-gjjNEY_DwLSia3xyiscGbACmLjb1qQ8iYnV8YZpieYHhI3RjzYEg1H45uu6Q6ioocEw7FnolP-/s200/Union+Station+Extreme+Screen+Theater.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://www.unionstation.org/venues/regnier-extreme-screen-theatre"><b><span style="font-size: large;">REGNIER EXTREME SCREEN THEATRE</span></b></a>; <a href="https://boxoffice.unionstation.org/categories/extreme%20screen"><b>TICKETS ONLINE</b></a><br />• Seats 440 for 2D movies and 380 for 3D movies<br />• MDI silver screen, <b>80 feet by 53 feet</b><br />• Two 4K digital DCI-compliant Barco projector<br />• Two lenses with 6.6K lamps<br />• GDC 4K digital server<br />• <b>Three 9-foot-tall JBL stage speakers</b> behind the screen</span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.unionstation.org/venues/hr-block-city-stage"><b><span style="font-size: large;">H&R BLOCK CITY STAGE</span></b></a>; <a href="http://boxoffice.unionstation.org/categories/city%20stage?all"><b>TICKETS ONLINE</b></a><br />a live performance venue equipped with sophisticated sound and lighting systems and audio visual technology, providing the ideal location for business presentations, seminars and live entertainment.<br /><span span="" style="font-family: "arial";"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.unionstation.org/sciencecity/attractions/planetarium">ARVIN GOTTLIEB PLANETARIUM</a></span></b> -<br />Light-years of improvement:<br />♦ Dual-4K RSA Cosmos projection system<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUULHZxqpwKXqX6wJON7bNqRfV1vKpLVqUFNw9C1U9cdsezWhJ1970c7RfdJcVGgk8N32wQn6FLl7sLm7Xd0oqv9NqEGMnOX6Vf2p5_Zw9wYNPjFhr6vJZFgoc_UduQhUkPZzj/s1600/ARVIN+GOTTLIEB+PLANETARIUM.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUULHZxqpwKXqX6wJON7bNqRfV1vKpLVqUFNw9C1U9cdsezWhJ1970c7RfdJcVGgk8N32wQn6FLl7sLm7Xd0oqv9NqEGMnOX6Vf2p5_Zw9wYNPjFhr6vJZFgoc_UduQhUkPZzj/s320/ARVIN+GOTTLIEB+PLANETARIUM.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />♦ 5.1 surround sound system ♦ 150 brand-new custom dome recliners<br />♦ Audience area fully accessible with ramps, companion seating, booster seats, and giant bean-bag chairs<br />♦ The Midwest’s most detailed and clear 360-degree views of the cosmos.<br />♦ The new system delivers 11-times the resolution, over 5-times higher contrast ratio and up to 3-times greater brightness than the previous system. Get in under the 60-foot-diameter dome, and get ready for a 3D trip projection!<br />--General admission $7.00 (all ages); Union Station Members FREE; One of the largest planetariums in the Midwest. Combining interactive astronomy education with spectacular public shows and night sky viewing opportunities<br /><a href="http://www.unionstation.org/sciencecity/attractions"><b><span style="font-size: large;">SCIENCE CITY</span></b></a>--The mission of Science City is to help motivate young people to become interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education; Union Station Members FREE; <a href="http://www.unionstation.org/sciencecity/map">Science City Map</a>; Features interactive exhibits and offers a hands-on experience that's so much fun you won't realize how much you're learning. Train to be an astronaut, dig for fossils, or ride a bicycle 30 feet off the ground, there's a whole world of discovery waiting to be explored in Science City!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span span="" style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span span="" style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzF9M-FNUWGXISPetGT-9NwCtwSCLQUMXEjFCY_qHE-hJ-2Z2ZHRuSYOigQI9X8SYzfmGRD3Rk2UOm1KiTYCgp7xSRtiCyavJIwbMrq6lTv8XmTFFpx0DUF9pZJCbHeFwkOWa9/s1600/Glore+Psychiatric+Museum.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658918349230778162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzF9M-FNUWGXISPetGT-9NwCtwSCLQUMXEjFCY_qHE-hJ-2Z2ZHRuSYOigQI9X8SYzfmGRD3Rk2UOm1KiTYCgp7xSRtiCyavJIwbMrq6lTv8XmTFFpx0DUF9pZJCbHeFwkOWa9/s320/Glore+Psychiatric+Museum.bmp" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 235px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 166px;" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Glore Psychiatric Museum</span></b>, 3406 Frederick Avenue (One Mile West Of I-29, Exit 47), St. Joseph, Missouri 64506; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=Glore+Psychiatric+Museum,+3406+Frederick+Ave,+St.+Joseph+,+Missouri+64506&hl=en&cid=11031870585431079">MAP</a>; Chronicles the 130-year history of what was once known as the “<b>State Lunatic Asylum No. 2.</b>” The Museum uses full-sized replicas, interactive displays, audio-visuals, artifacts, and documents to illustrate the history of the treatment of mental illness. The museum is recognized as “<b>one of the 50 most unusual Museums in the country</b>.” It is also featured in the book “<i>1,000 Places to See Before You Die in the USA and Canada</i>”; 816-364-1209; 800-530-8866; <a href="http://www.stjosephmuseum.org/">www.stjosephmuseum.org</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNQV5QNuUuI"><b>Watch the VIDEO</b></a><br />
<a href="https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/hours-and-admission"><b>HOURS/TICKET INFO</b></a><br /><br />
<b>Have some Halloween fun:</b> <a href="http://www.brandextract.com/catbowling/default.asp"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cat Bowling</b></span></a><br />HINT: After hitting 'play', watch the arrow ~ When it points to where you want the ball to go, hit the space bar...Have fun!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span span="" style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tuesdays</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Abel Ramirez Big Band Dance</b></span>, Finnigans Hall in the Gold Star Theater ( the old Gold Buffet ), 503 east 18th (6 blocks east of Burlington and or 2 blocks south from Armour rd. on Fayette st.), North Kansas City 64116; 7:30-9:30pm; no cover; Ballroom dancing; Free parking, easy access; Casual Dress; No reservations; 816-221-3466; <a href="http://www.abelramirezbigband.com/">www.abelramirezbigband.com</a><br />
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Every Tuesday-<b>The Kansas City Pachyderm Club</b>, Hoof and Horn Room, Golden Ox Restaurant, 1600 Genessee, 11:45 am weekly luncheon; 816-842-2866, <a href="http://www.kcpachy.com/"></a><a href="http://www.kcpachy.com/">http://www.kcpachy.com/</a><br />
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<b>Survivors of Suicide Support Group</b>, open peer-to-peer group with professional support, first Tuesday of every month – Independence Regional Hospital, 816-373-8470<a href="http://dnapolicy.org/event_registration.php?event_id=25"></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thursdays</b></span><br />
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1st Thursdays of the month-<b>Supporting Ourselves and Others at Risk</b>, Menorah Medical Center, Conference Room A/B, 5721 W 119th St.l support group dedicated to addressing the needs of women at increased risk for breast and/or ovarian cancer; 913-663-2100; <a href="http://www.supportingthoseatrisk.org/">www.supportingthoseatrisk.org</a><br />
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2nd Thursdays of the month-<b>The Harmonica Club of Greater KC</b>, Wexford Place, "Stafford Room," 6500 N Crosby; 6:30pm; meeting and play-along; 816-790-3724, <a href="http://www.harmonicaclubkc.org/">www.harmonicaclubkc.org</a><br />
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Every Thursday-<b>UMKC Student Jazz Jams</b>, a benefit for future musicians, Mike's Tavern, 5424 Troost (55th and Troost), 6-9pm, FREE, they play for school credit and our benefit, and if you're lucky, Bobby Watson will jam with his students, Free parking; <a href="mailto:pdreiling@gmail.com">pdreiling@gmail.com</a><br />
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Thursday evenings (almost every week)-<b>Kansas City Consignment Auction</b>, Andrew Turner Auctions, 3177 Mercier St, KCMO 64111; 5-10pm: 5pm preview, 6pm start and 10pm end; If purchases are made a 7.85% sales tax and a 5% bidder premium is applied; Now accepting Credit Cards! Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover; Inventory changes every week: furniture, antiques, collectibles, artwork, retro/vintage, military, tools and so much more! Free ample, well-lit parking; Andrew Turner: 816-960-4664; <a href="mailto:andrew@atakc.com">andrew@atakc.com</a> ; <a href="http://www.atakc.com/">www.atakc.com</a> (sign-up for email notification)<br />
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Every Thursday- <b>Citydog Happy Hour</b>, Lillie's Pet Friendly Restaurant, 815 W. 17 St., 5:30pm, RSVP at 816-561-4504<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fridays</b></span><br />
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Every Friday<b>The Mutual Musicians Foundation</b>, Rush Hour Live Jazz, 4:30-8:30, Fridays, Late Night Jams, 1am-5am; weekends – 1823 Highland, 816-471-5212, <a href="http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/">www.thefoundationjamson.org</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saturdays</b></span><br />
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EVERY Saturday (call Levee/check site to reconfirm)-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DANCE to Camp Harlow Band</b></span> at the Levee, 16 W 43rd St, Kansas City, MO 64111; <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=16+W+43rd+St,+Kansas+City,+MO+64111&hl=en&gl=us&panel=1&fb=1&dirflg=d&geocode=0,39.049438,-94.587163&cid=0,0,14075133920971543659&hq=the+Levee,+43rd+and+Main,+KCMO&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; 5-8:30pm; $5 cover; Levee (816) 561-2821; <a href="http://www.camp-harlow.com/">www.camp-harlow.com</a> <br />
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2nd Saturdays of Every Month-<b>Artist Kelly Buntin-Johnson</b>, Missouri Bluffs Boutique, 512 Main Street, Weston, Missouri 64098; 2-7pm; Free Admission. Refreshments will be served; A native Missourian, Kelly Buntin Johnson has been beading and hand sewing figures and jewelry for over twenty years. Kelly's artwork is collected worldwide. Images and stories about her art are a part of these recently published books: Living the Creative Life by Rice Freeman-Zachary and 500 Handmade Dolls, a Lark Books Publication. On the first Sunday of each month, Kelly will be showing new creations from her 2009 Jewelry Collection. Refreshments will be served; Dress: Casual; <a href="mailto:contactus@missouribluffs.com">contactus@missouribluffs.com</a>; <a href="http://www.missouribluffs.com/">http://www.missouribluffs.com/</a><br />
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3rd Saturday nights-<b>Polar Bear Pajama Party</b>, 7pm-8am; $35 ($30 for FOTZ members) Zoo admission not included; One adult chaperone per 10 children under 18 is required. A continental breakfast will be served in the morning; Enjoy a sleepover with all your friends in the brand new Polar Bear Passage viewing building. Everything your family wants in a Zoo overnight at the right price. Discover the Zoo’s newest animal, Nikita the Polar Bear and explore Arctic animals' adaptations to extreme weather. You may even get to explore the Zoo after hours and see what the animals do at night (weather permitting).<br />
<b>Please note:</b> A minimum of 20 participants is required for campouts. If the date you select does not fill, we will do our best to reschedule you. Please read our registration and cancellation policies prior to registering; register at 816-513-5723; <a href="http://www.kansascityzoo.org/">www.kansascityzoo.org</a><br />
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3rd Saturday of every month- “<b>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</b>”, Screenland Crossroads, 1656 Washington St., KCMO; Tickets $8, prop bags $3; Pre-show starts at 10pm; <a href="http://www.kcrockyhorror.com/">http://www.kcrockyhorror.com/</a> ; <a href="http://www.screenland.com/">http://www.screenland.com/</a><br />
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once a month on Saturdays = <b>Westport Writer's Workshop</b>, ; 816-753 8111 for the next meeting time and place<br />
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Every Saturday year around-<b>Cedar Cove, Feline Conservatory</b>, Louisburg, KS; Weekend Tours: 816-739-0363; info: 913-837-5515; <a href="http://www.saveoursiberians.org/">http://www.saveoursiberians.org/</a><br />
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Every Saturday morning - <b>Mother Nature Reads</b>, Lakeside Nature Center, located in Swope Park, 4701 East Gregory Blvd, KCMO 64132; <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-JLy3705bR8008Aqy4k1N">Map</a>; 10am; free; children of all ages are read a story, talk about an animal, do a craft; If large groups want to attend, please call in advance; Ctr hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-4pm; 816.513.8960; <a href="http://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org/">http://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org/</a><br />
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Every Saturday-<b>The Roasterie Tours</b>, 1204 West 27th Street, KCMO; 11am; free; Kansas City's biggest independent coffee roaster; 816-931-4000<br />
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Every Saturday-<b>Boulevard Brewing Company Facility Tours</b>, Boulevard Brewing Company, 2501 Southwest Boulevard, KCMO, Visit the Midwest's top Regional Brewery and sample free beer! Reservations are required, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, 816.474.7095, <a href="http://www.boulevard.com/" target="_blank">http://www.boulevard.com/</a><br />
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Saturdays and Sundays-have a great morning/afternoon at <b>City Market</b>, 5th and Walnut, fresh fruits, veggies, and a multitude of other things! Largest in 4 (or is it 6?) states <a href="http://www.kc-citymarket.com/">;</a> <a href="http://www.thecitymarket.org/">http://www.thecitymarket.org/</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sundays</b></span><br />
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2nd Sunday of each month (except May)-<b>Kansas City Celiac Support Association Meeting</b>, St. Joseph Medical Center - Community Center Building D, 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114; 2pm - 4pm; <b>FREE</b>; We are a support group for anyone who has been diagnosed with Celiac. We host free monthly meetings to provide support, education, and free gluten free samples! You are welcome to attend if you are gluten intolerant or sensitive; Free parking; Casual Dress; Angela Lukenbill: (913) 393‑2400; <a href="mailto:president@csakansascity.org">president@csakansascity.org</a>; <a href="http://csakansascity.org/">http://csakansascity.org/</a><br />
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3rd Sunday July-Dec-<a href="http://www.unionstation.org/eventDetail.cfm?listingID=145"><b>Storyweaver Sundays</b></a>, Experience the magic of storytelling with a different performer every month. <a href="http://www.unionstation.org/">http://www.unionstation.org/</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ongoing - 7 days a week</b></span><br />
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Ongoing - National Kidney Foundation <b>Kidney Cars Program</b>, accepting used cars to sell at auctions or for parts to fund kidney programs, such as Camp ChiMer for children on dialysis. Daily, 1-800-488-2277. <a href="http://www.kidney.org/" target="_blank">http://www.kidney.org/</a><br />
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Ongoing – Downtown <b>Overland Park Farmer's Market</b>, every Saturday and Wednesday at 7:30am, OP Farmer's Market, 80 St. and Marty, two blocks west of Metcalf, 913-642-2222<br />
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Ongoing - "<b>Harry S. Truman: His Life and Times</b>," new permanent exhibition featuring artifacts and objects from the Truman Library collection, Truman Presidential Museum and Library, 500 W U.S. 24 Hwy., 816-268-8200 or <a href="http://www.trumanlibrary.org/">http://www.trumanlibrary.org/</a><br />
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Ongoing-"<b>Prairie Gold: Opportunity and Struggle, Douglas County 1820-1861</b>", Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 785-841-4109<br />
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Ongoing-<b>Loula Long Combs: Kansas City's First Lady of the Show Ring</b>, Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd.; horse show ring, $2.50, $2, 816-483-8300; <a href="http://www.kcmuseum.com/">www.kcmuseum.com</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Seasonal</b></span><br />
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Mar-Dec-the <b>Historic 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum</b>; <a href="http://www.westporthistorical.com/">http://www.westporthistorical.com/</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaAKdduj3X6qH4ZQjei_5kij3lZ5745f5xaS_KlrYaV4Iwu4iHXIludQd7HefVErHYb7-GvEQLh4hVycPL3YS1zb4Dmji5rseb0nI7yANjGgbewxbY8rsfUji22zId1kiVKR1/s1600/Vaile.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681940241643374898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaAKdduj3X6qH4ZQjei_5kij3lZ5745f5xaS_KlrYaV4Iwu4iHXIludQd7HefVErHYb7-GvEQLh4hVycPL3YS1zb4Dmji5rseb0nI7yANjGgbewxbY8rsfUji22zId1kiVKR1/s200/Vaile.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 161px;" /></a>April through the End of October-<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Vaile Mansion</b></span>, 1500 North Liberty Street, Independence, Missouri 64050; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1500+North+Liberty+Street,+Independence,+Missouri+64050&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.136115,56.162109&vpsrc=0&hnear=1500+N+Liberty+St,+Independence,+Missouri+64050&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; Adults $6; Children/Students $3; Seniors/Groups $5; Mansion: (816) 325-7430; Ron Potter: (816) 229-8293; <a href="http://www.visitindependence.com/">http://www.visitindependence.com/</a><br />
Closed Dec 23-25<br />
10am-4pm Mon-Sat<br />
1-4pm Sun<br />
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May - September (2nd Saturdays of Every Month) <b>NKC Second Saturdays Art Market</b>; Downtown North Kansas City; Off of Layfette St and Armour Rd; North Kansas City (Northtowne); 9 AM - 9 PM; FREE; local jazz, classic cars, and local art; outdoor event, convenient parking nearby; Dress: Weather appropriate; If wanting to apply to show art at an upcoming 2nd Saturdays event; <a href="http://tinyurl.com/northtownartmarket">http://tinyurl.com/northtownartmarket</a><br />
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Nov Through Middle of March-<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Crown Center Ice Terrace 40th season</b></span>, Crown Center Square, 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO; 816-274-8411; <a href="http://www.crowncenter.com/Entertainment-ice/Index.htm">http://www.crowncenter.com/Entertainment-ice/Index.htm</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuqOGskpREekpoQoVo8RLAWyIHH0gkDCc86g2Y-RCM8Z96e2dBilLqH3DMRVaxW_tY9dggaVoYTgcR8Fv69sCnIa8to7yhG3hLzb2oPBkDVtMqo1LtyKnqWL6_wB5GuiN45vD/s1600/crown+center+ice+terrace.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665372919498052418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuqOGskpREekpoQoVo8RLAWyIHH0gkDCc86g2Y-RCM8Z96e2dBilLqH3DMRVaxW_tY9dggaVoYTgcR8Fv69sCnIa8to7yhG3hLzb2oPBkDVtMqo1LtyKnqWL6_wB5GuiN45vD/s320/crown+center+ice+terrace.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 203px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 244px;" /></a>•Regular admission is $6, or free for adults over age 60 and children age 4 and under. Skate rental is $3, or skaters may bring their own. <br />
•Skaters age 12 and under must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian (21 or older).<br />
<b>Regular hours through January:</b><br />
Sunday through Thursday, 10am to 9pm; <br />
Friday & Saturday, 10am to 11pm <br />
<b>February and March hours:</b><br />
Monday through Thursday, Noon to 9pm <br />
Friday, Noon to 11pm <br />
Saturday, 10am to 11pm<br />
Sunday, 10am to 9pm<br />
<b>Holiday Hours:</b> Thanksgiving Day 3pm to 10pm; Christmas Eve 10am to 6pm; Christmas Day CLOSED; New Year's Eve 10am to 6pm; New Year's Day 12pm to 9pm<br />
<b>Two-for-One Tuesdays!</b> After 5pm, pay one full price admission and receive a second for FREE. (Skate rental not included - $3/person)<br />
<b>Group rates</b> Monday through Thursday for groups of 20 or more people. Reservations are required; 816-274-8411<br />
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Sept 14-Oct 1-<b>MET's 13th Anniversary Season:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">ANTIGONE</span></b>, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=3614+Main,+KCMO+64111&hl=en&cid=12138944964522018681">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a><br />
Great plays. Passionate - Powerful - Personal. <br />
French playwright Jean Anouilh's tragedy (inspired by Sophocles' play written in or before 441 BC)<br />
<b>SYNOPSIS:</b><br />
Thebes is under attack. In a bloody battle outside the city's gates, the sons of Oedipus fight to the death. King Creon issues an edict: Eteocles, who nobly defended Thebes against his brother and the invading army, is to be buried a hero; the body of his treacherous brother must be left to rot. Antigone and her uncle are locked in conflict. With no burial rites, Antigone knows that her brother Polynices' soul will be denied passage to the underworld and the gods will be offended. As the new king, Creon cannot ignore her actions - her defiance is a matter of national security.<br />
The right of the individual to reject society's infringement on freedom to perform a personal obligation.<br />
<b>SHOWTIMES:</b> Thur-Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 2pm<br />
<b>TICKETS:</b> Box office - 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a><br />
<b>TICKETS ONLINE:</b><br />
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Oct 19-Oct 29-<b>MET's 13th Anniversary Season:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">THE WEIR</span></b>, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=3614+Main,+KCMO+64111&hl=en&cid=12138944964522018681">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a><br />
Great plays. Passionate - Powerful - Personal. <br />
By Conor McPherson<br />
<b>SYNOPSIS:</b><br />
In a bar in rural Ireland, the local men swap spooky stories in an attempt to impress a young woman from Dublin who recently moved into a nearby "haunted" house. However, the tables are soon turned when she spins a yarn of her own.<br />
<b>REVIEW:</b><br />
"You shed all sense of time at this beautiful and devious new play." —<i>NY Times</i>.<br />
<b>SHOWTIMES:</b> Thur-Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 2pm<br />
<b>TICKETS:</b> Box office - 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a><br />
<b>TICKETS ONLINE:</b><br />
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Nov 9-Nov 26-<b>MET's 13th Anniversary Season:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">CYMBELINE</span></b>, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=3614+Main,+KCMO+64111&hl=en&cid=12138944964522018681">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a><br />
Great plays. Passionate - Powerful - Personal. <br />
a play by William Shakespeare<br />
<b>SYNOPSIS:</b><br />
Cymbeline, also known as Cymbeline, King of Britain, is set in Ancient Britain and based on legends that formed part of the Matter of Britain concerning the early Celtic British King Cunobeline. Although listed as a tragedy in the First Folio, modern critics often classify Cymbeline as a romance or even a comedy. Like Othello and The Winter's Tale, it deals with the themes of innocence and jealousy.<br />
<b>SHOWTIMES:</b> Thur-Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 2pm<br />
<b>TICKETS:</b> Box office - 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a><br />
<b>TICKETS ONLINE:</b><br />
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Dec 7-Dec 17-<b>MET's 13th Anniversary Season:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY ♪</span></b>, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=3614+Main,+KCMO+64111&hl=en&cid=12138944964522018681">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a><br />
Great plays. Passionate - Powerful - Personal. <br />
By Joe Landry<br />
<b>SYNOPSIS:</b><br />
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940's radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.<br />
REVIEW:<br />
"One of the best holiday shows around. This is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption." - Chicago Sun-Times<br />
<b>SHOWTIMES:</b> Thur-Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 2pm<br />
<b>TICKETS:</b> Box office - 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a><br />
<b>TICKETS ONLINE:</b><br />
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Jan 11-28-<b>MET's 13th Anniversary Season:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">DEFYING GRAVITY</span></b>, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=3614+Main,+KCMO+64111&hl=en&cid=12138944964522018681">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a><br />
Great plays. Passionate - Powerful - Personal. <br />
By Jane Anderson<br />
Settings Of Play - 1986 and twenty years later.<br />
<b>SYNOPSIS:</b><br />
Artfully interweaves the past with the present and the lives of participants and bystanders, drawing parallels among painter Claude Monet's artistic quest, the zest of the teacher selected to the first civilian astronaut, the perspectives of her grieving daughter, the aspirations of elderly tourists who drive their Winnebago to Florida to watch the space shot and dream of hotels in space, the guilt felt by a NASA mechanic, and his girlfriend's fear of heights. <br />
<b>SHOWTIMES:</b> Thur-Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 2pm<br />
<b>TICKETS:</b> Box office - 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a><br />
<b>TICKETS ONLINE:</b><br />
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Mar 1-18-<b>MET's 13th Anniversary Season:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE</span></b>, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=3614+Main,+KCMO+64111&hl=en&cid=12138944964522018681">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a><br />
Great plays. Passionate - Powerful - Personal. <br />
By the German modernist playwright Bertolt Brecht - one of his most frequently performed plays <br />
A "play within a play" - The "frame" play is set in the Soviet Union around the end of the Second World War<br />
<b>SYNOPSIS:</b><br />
Borrowed from an ancient Chinese tale -- echoed in the biblical account of the judgment of King Solomon -- in which two women claim the same child, but he subverted it into a parable advocating the idea that resources should go to those best able to make use of them. Thanks to the rascally judge Azdak, natural -- though not biological -- justice is rendered, and the peasant Grusha, rather than the mother, gets to keep the child she loves.<br />
<b>SHOWTIMES:</b> Thur-Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 2pm<br />
<b>TICKETS:</b> Box office - 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a><br />
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April 19-May 6-<b>MET's 13th Anniversary Season:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">ANNA IN THE TROPICS</span></b>, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=3614+Main,+KCMO+64111&hl=en&cid=12138944964522018681">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a><br />
Great plays. Passionate - Powerful - Personal. <br />
By Cuban-born playwright Nilo Cruz<br />
Won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.<br />
Set in Florida in 1929<br />
<b>SYNOPSIS:</b> <br />
In a Cuban–American cigar factory, cigars are still rolled by hand and "lectors" are employed to educate and entertain the workers. The arrival of a new lector is a cause for celebration, but when he begins to read aloud from Anna Karenina, he unwittingly becomes a catalyst in the lives of his avid listeners, for whom Tolstoy, the tropics and the American dream prove a volatile combination.<br />
<b>SHOWTIMES:</b> Thur-Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 2pm<br />
<b>TICKETS:</b> Box office - 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a><br />
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May 31-June 10-<b>MET's 13th Anniversary Season:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN ♪</span></b>, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=3614+Main,+KCMO+64111&hl=en&cid=12138944964522018681">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.metkc.org/">www.metkc.org</a><br />
Great plays. Passionate - Powerful - Personal. <br />
A 1960 musical<br />
Music and lyrics by Meredith Willson<br />
Book by Richard Morris<br />
Setting: The turn of the century<br />
<b>SYNOPSIS:</b><br />
Miners, brawls, pretty girls, love, romance, maritime disasters and Meredith Willson's music and lyrics – The Unsinkable Molly Brown is the rags-to-riches love story of Molly and Leadville Johnny Brown, owners of the richest mine in the U.S. at the turn of the twentieth century. A comedic, yet honest, commentary on the classes and the human spirit of the Colorado settlers, this grand musical is a tour de force with rousing and sentimental songs, as well as dances that are reminiscent of the times.<br />
<b>SHOWTIMES:</b> Thur-Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 2pm<br />
<b>TICKETS:</b> Box office - 816-569-3226; <a href="mailto:boxoffice@metkc.org">boxoffice@metkc.org</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Scroll Around! This post contains:</span></b><br />
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<b> 1. BASEBALL<br />
2. BASKETBALL<br />
3. BICYCLING<br />
4. BOWLING<br />
5. CURLING<br />
6. FOOTBALL<br />
7. FOOTBALL-GAELIC <br />
8. GOLF<br />
9. HORSEBACK RIDING<br />
10. ICE ACTIVITIES (Hockey, Ice Skating)<br />
11. ICE SKATING RINKS<br />
12. KICKBALL<br />
13. ORIENTEERING<br />
14. ROLLER SKATE<br />
15. RUGBY - Men's<br />
16. RUGBY - Women's<br />
17. SNOW SKI<br />
18. SOCCER <br />
19. SWIMMING<br />
20. TENNIS<br />
21. VOLLEYBALL<br />
22. WALKS AND RUNS<br />
23. MISCELLANEOUS</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. BASEBALL</span></b><br />
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(late August) <b>50+ Senior Softball</b>, Macken Park, 30th and Howell, NKC; 9-11am; Sides chosen at random each day. No league. No pressure. No fees.; 816-453-3115; <br />
<a href="http://www.sportkc.org/Buckclassic.htm">Buck O'Neil Baseball Classic</a>, Satchel Paige Stadium and Other Facilities, KCMO<br />
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<a href="http://www.sportkc.org/events/CampWIN.htm">Camp WIN</a>, Rockhurst University; Sports offered: basketball, dance/cheer, disc golf, football, golf, handball, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, softball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and yoga! <br />
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<b>Summer Softball Leagues</b>; <a href="http://www.jacksongov.org/content/1169/1217/1487/default.aspx" target="New window">Frank White and 140th & Holmes Softball Complexes</a>, 140th and Holmes; Men's and Coed Divisions are offered; (816) 503-4878; <a href="http://www.jacksongov.org/">www.jacksongov.org</a> <br />
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<b>Spring Co-ed Softball</b>: <a href="http://www.kcsportandsocialclub.com/">www.kcsportandsocialclub.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>2, BASKETBALL</b></span><br />
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<b>South Kansas City Spartans</b> College Bound Student Athlete Program<br />
designed to help high school student athletes receive a full ride 4-year college scholarship. The College Bound Student Athlete Program will focus on building high character young men by developing their academic, social, and basketball skills.<br />
<a href="http://www.southkcspartans.com/">www.southkcspartans.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3. BICYCLING</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.wimbikeathon.org/">www.wimbikeathon.org</a>; Gene: 913.706.6766; <a href="mailto:flanerman@aol.com" title="mailto:flanerman@aol.com">flanerman@aol.com</a><br />
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(mid August) <b>Sunflowers to Roses Bike Tour</b>, for all abilities, starts at level one of the three-story parking garage on the north side of The Legends at Village West; Wyandotte County, KS; 8am; Registration is $30; Ride with us for 3-10, 32 or 62 miles; The kids can do laps around the speedway grounds; .Beer Garden rest stop and after the ride (at base of the Legend's Smokestack); prizes, including high end Specialized Bicycles, Hincapie Sportswear cycling kits and gift cards from iPod, Applebee's, Bike Source and other sponsors; <a href="http://www.sunflowerstoroses.org/">www.sunflowerstoroses.org</a><br />
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(mid to end of Aug)-<a href="http://www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=108" id="ContentTemplateControl1_ComponentRepeater__ctl0__ctl0_EventListDataGrid__ctl9_EventLink">Tour de Country Missouri Farm Bureau Bike Ride</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" id="ContentTemplateControl1_ComponentRepeater__ctl0__ctl0_EventListDataGrid__ctl9_LocationRepeater__ctl0_VenueLink" target="_blank">Biscari Brothers Bicycles</a>; Liberty, MO <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?cat=Biscari+Brothers+Bicycles#a/maps/l:Biscari+Brothers+Bicycles:884+S+291+Hwy:Liberty:MO:64068:US:39.237767:-94.434522:address:/m::12:39.237766:-94.434522:0::/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e">view map</a><br />
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(Early Sept) <b>Bike MS: Kansas City</b>, from Peculiar to Sedalia and back! challenging but casual event for people of all skill levels. Day One offers three options: the traditional route of approximately 80 miles, a 100-mile journey, or a more leisurely route of approximately 25 miles that loops back to the start line. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Bike MS in Kansas City overnight party! The weekend will include catered meals, frequent rest stops with food and water, encouragement from volunteers, and much more. <a href="http://bikeksg.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/KSGBikeEvents?fr_id=7860&pg=entry">Register or find out more today!</a>; <a href="http://www.msmidamerica.org/">www.msmidamerica.org</a><br />
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(Early Sept) <b>Tour of Missouri</b>; <a href="http://www.tourofmissouri.com/">www.tourofmissouri.com</a><br />
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(Early-Mid Sept) <b>Bike MS: Ozarks</b> from Springfield to Joplin and back! Whether you bought your first bike last week or you've been riding for decades, you'll find a ride that fits you. Ride through the Missouri countryside before settling in for food, friends and fun as you relax and enjoy the overnight festivities. A century ride option on both days makes this event one-of-a-kind! We’ll take care of you on each and every mile with rest stops, safety, communications and medical support and more. <a href="http://bikeksg.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/KSGBikeEvents?fr_id=7893&pg=entry">Register or find out more today!</a>; <a href="http://www.msmidamerica.org/">www.msmidamerica.org</a><br />
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(Mid Sept) <b>Bike MS: Eastern Kansas</b> featuring a figure-eight route that starts, overnights and ends in the same place. The route heads for the Flint Hills, Clinton Lake and beyond. You can enjoy the flexibility of riding for one day or two while being taken care of in style. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, rest stops, meals, fun and more in is your future. <a href="http://bikeksg.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/KSGBikeEvents?fr_id=7894&pg=entry">Register or find out more today!</a>; <a href="http://www.msmidamerica.org/">www.msmidamerica.org</a><br />
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(Early October) <a href="http://www.tourdebbq.com/" target="_top">Tour de BBQ</a>; <a href="http://www.arbbq.com/">American Royal</a> <br />
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(around Thanksgiving) <b>Cranksgiving</b> is the annual event where cyclists take to the streets to give thanks and to give back to the communities in which they live. Most events are races of sorts, where each rider is given a list of items that must be purchased, each from a different store. The first rider to complete their list and make it back to the starting point wins. All food goes to a local charity<br />
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Saturdays- <b>Urban Exploration Bicycle Ride</b>, Explore downtown from two wheels, Meet under the sign of the bicycle., 3pm, <a href="http://www.acmebicyclecompany.com/">www.acmebicyclecompany.com</a>, Acme Bicycle Company, 412 East 18th Street, Kansas City, 816-221-2045 <br />
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Last Friday of every month-<b><span style="font-size: large;">Critical Mass</span> Bicycle Parade</b>, <a href="http://listings.pitch.com/gyrobase/Events/Results?location=oid%3A14986">Sunfresh Market</a>, 4001 Mill Street, Kansas City, meet in the Sunfresh parking lot 5:30pm, Ride begins at 6pm; 816-931-1639<br />
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<a href="http://www.msmidamerica.org/">www.msmidamerica.org</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.kcbikefed.org/">www.kcbikefed.org</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>4. BOWLING</b></span><br />
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<b>Bowling for Rhinos</b>, Mission Bowl, 5399 Martway Street; Zoo keepers through the nation take part in event that raises money for Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, Ujong Kulon Nation Park in Java, Indonesia and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia; 816-513-5700; <a href="http://www.kansascityzoo.org/">www.kansascityzoo.org</a> <br />
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(In July) <b>Summer Bowl for Kids' Sake; </b><a href="mailto:katie@bbbskc.org">katie@bbbskc.org</a>; Text "Bowl" to 27138 - or call 816.561.5269; <a href="http://www.bbbskc.org/">www.bbbskc.org</a>; <a href="http://www.summerbowl.org/">www.summerbowl.org</a><br />
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(mid August) <b>Bowling With the Superstars!</b> AMF Bowling, 8788 Metcalf Ave, OPKS; 1-4pm; $25 Adults; $15 (12 and under) 3rd annual benefit for Comprehensive Mental Health Services (CMHS) 38 years of being the primary mental health safety net for residents of Eastern Jackson County. CMHS is extremely pleased with having providing services to over 5,000 person in our community who have had serious psychiatric and substance abuse needs. As always we realized that the amount of services we provided to the community in no way matches the tremendous needs of our population. We invite you to surf our website and learn more about our organization: <a href="http://www.thecmhs.com/">www.thecmhs.com</a><br />
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(September through mid-April) <b>The KC Turners Bowling League</b> runs from September through mid-April at Premier Bowling and Recreation Center in Raytown, Mo. League fees are $12 per bowler per night. Any new bowlers interested in next season's league, contact Jean Zarker at 816-373-0986 or email her at <a href="mailto:zarkerjean@aol.com">zarkerjean@aol.com</a>; <a href="http://www.kcturners.org/">www.kcturners.org</a><br />
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<b>College Bowling League</b>- at AM College Lanes, 10201 College Blvd Overland Park. Any question regarding the league please call the bowling alley at (913) 451-6400<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>5. CURLING</b></span><br />
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<b>Kansas City Curling Club</b>; <a href="http://www.kcmo.org/CKCMO/Depts/ParksandRecreation/LineCreekCommunityCenterIceArena/index.htm">Line Creek Community Center</a>, 5940 NW Waukomis Drive, Kansas City; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5940+NW+Waukomis+Drive,+Kansas+City&hl=en&ll=39.202845,-94.607348&spn=0.010492,0.013068&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.946584,53.525391&hnear=5940+NW+Waukomis+Dr,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64151&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; Join us to Play; Learn to Curl; Practice; Cost: Details at Website; Wear Rubber soles shoes and loose fitted clothes that will keep you warm to 45 degrees; Bill McBride, <a href="http://www.kccurling.com/">www.kccurling.com</a> , <a href="mailto:club@kccurling.com">club@kccurling.com</a>, RSVP at 913-599-9965 or <a href="http://www.kccurling.com/main/learntocurl.asp">www.kccurling.com/main/learntocurl.asp</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.kcmo.org/CKCMO/Depts/ParksandRecreation/LineCreekCommunityCenterIceArena/index.htm">Line Creek Community Center</a>, 5940 NW Waukomis Drive, Kansas City; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5940+NW+Waukomis+Drive,+Kansas+City&hl=en&ll=39.202845,-94.607348&spn=0.010492,0.013068&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.946584,53.525391&hnear=5940+NW+Waukomis+Dr,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64151&t=m&z=16">MAP</a>; Learn to play this sport that at it highest level is an Winter Olympic Event, <a href="http://www.kccurling.com/">www.kccurling.com</a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>6. FOOTBALL</b></span><br />
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<b>Kansas City Storm Women's Football</b>, Season runs April - June, practice starts in January; Nance Wernes; 913-908-4084; <a href="mailto:kansascitystorm@yahoo.com">kansascitystorm@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.kcstorm.com/">www.kcstorm.com</a> <br />
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<b>Co-ed Flag Football: </b><a href="http://www.kcsportandsocialclub.com/">www.kcsportandsocialclub.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>7. FOOTBALL - GAELIC / HURLING</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Gaelic Athletic Club</span></b> Training and Games; <a href="http://kansascity.missouri.gaa.ie/index.html">KCGAC Official Website</a>; <a href="http://www.kcgac.blogspot.com/">www.kcgac.blogspot.com</a><br />
P.R. Officer Dan Weinbaum: 816-805-9559, <a href="mailto:dan@kcgac.org">dan@kcgac.org</a><br />
Fast-paced, with a possibility of high scores, you'll recognize it as <b>a combination of Rugby, Soccer, even Basketball.</b><br />
<b>Learn about it</b>: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIlsRsMMJUc">Gaelic Fooball video</a>; <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM-kB1e96CA">Hurling video</a>; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurling">Hurling-Wiki</a>; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelic_football">Gaelic Football - Wiki</a><br />
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<b>Gailic Football Training</b>: Sundays , 63rd and Lewis, Swope Park, KCMO; <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Kansas+City&state=MO&address=E+63rd+Trfy+%26+Lewis+Rd&zipcode=64132&country=US&latitude=39.0146&longitude=-94.5211&geocode=INTERSECTION">Map</a>; 4pm (?); scrimmage afterward <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>8. GOLF</b></span><br />
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Kansas City Chapter of the <b>American Singles Golf Association</b>: A golf membership for singles: (i.e., never married, divorced, widowed or legally separated), over 21.. Monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month "Birdies Pub and Grill" located at 8889 W. 75th St., Overland Park, Kansas from 6:00-7:30 p.m. For more information call the hotline at: 816-228-1059, <a href="http://www.kansascity.singlesgolf.com/" target="_blank">www.kansascity.singlesgolf.com</a> <br />
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(early Oct)-<b>Major League Baseball Players Alumni</b> <a href="http://mlbpaa.mlb.com/mlbpaa/news/events.jsp?ymd=20090107&content_id=3735293&vkey=mlbpaa2008&fext=.jsp">Kansas City Golf Fundraiser</a>, Lions Gate Country Club; $900 per foursome, Benefit for Safety and Health Council of Western Missouri and Kansas; Past Participants: Brian McRae, Joe Carter, John Wathan, Kevin Appier, Don Lock, Ken Retzer<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>9. HORSEBACK RIDING</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1665721&assetId=0a93831c-a0d7-4641-9f06-f8895681a60e">Kansas City Dressage Society Dressage at Longview II</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>10. ICE ACTIVITIES</b></span><br />
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(Jan-Feb) <b>Kansas Polar Bear Plunge</b><br />
Plunges in 2009 are across the entire state in 9 LOCATIONS! To find the plunge nearest to you, visit our <a href="http://www.ksso.org/">www.ksso.org</a> website and register to participate in your local plunge today!<br />
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<a href="http://www.tristatehockey.com/">Tri-State Hockey</a>; <a href="http://www.active.com/">www.active.com</a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>11. ICE SKATING RINKS</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.skatingfitness.com/">www.skatingfitness.com</a> - <a href="http://www.skatingfitness.com/IceSkating-Locator.htm">Ice Rink Locator</a><br />
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November-March-<b>Crown Center Ice Terrace</b>, Crown Center Square, 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO; 816-274-8411; <a href="http://www.crowncenter.com/Entertainment-ice/Index.htm">www.crowncenter.com/Entertainment-ice/Index.htm</a><br />
•Regular admission is $6, or free for adults over age 60 and children age 4 and under. Skate rental is $3, or skaters may bring their own. <br />
•Skaters age 12 and under must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian (21 or older).<br />
<b>Regular hours through January:</b><br />
Sunday through Thursday, 10am to 9pm; <br />
Friday & Saturday, 10am to 11pm <br />
<b>February and March hours:</b><br />
Monday through Thursday, Noon to 9pm <br />
Friday, Noon to 11pm <br />
Saturday, 10am to 11pm<br />
Sunday, 10am to 9pm<br />
<b>Holiday Hours:</b> Thanksgiving Day 3pm to 10pm; Christmas Eve 10am to 6pm; Christmas Day CLOSED; New Year's Eve 10am to 6pm; New Year's Day 12pm to 9pm<br />
<b>Two-for-One Tuesdays!</b> After 5pm, pay one full price admission and receive a second for FREE. (Skate rental not included - $3/person)<br />
<b>Group rates</b> Monday through Thursday for groups of 20 or more people. Reservations are required; 816-274-8411<br />
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Carriage Club Ice Rink<br />
5301 State Line Rd Kansas City, MO 64112 816-363-1310<br />
<a href="http://www.kcmo.org/parks.nsf/web/clc?opendocument">Line Creek Community Center</a><br />
5940 NW Waukamis Dr Kansas City, MO 64151 816-513-0760<br />
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AMF Ice Chateau<br />
8788 Metcalf OPKS 66212 913-648-0129<br />
<a href="http://www.pepsiicemidwest.com/">Pepsi Ice Midwest</a><br />
12140 W 135th St OPKS 66221 913-851-1600<br />
<a href="http://www.icesportskc.com/">Ice Sports Arena</a><br />
19900 Johnson Dr Shawnee, KS 66218<br />
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<a href="http://www.visitkc.com/events/event-details/index.aspx?id=6513" title="View the details for the The Ice at Park Place event">The Ice at Park Place</a><br />
117th & Nall Ave, Leawood<br />
$6 admission, $3 skate rental; Johnson County's only outdoor ice rink; 913-441-3033<br />
Mon.-Thur: 11am-10pm,<br />
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm<br />
Sun 12pm - 8pm<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>12. KICKBALL</b></span><br />
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<b>Co-ed Kickball:</b> <a href="http://www.kcsportandsocialclub.com/">www.kcsportandsocialclub.com</a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>13. ORIENTEERING</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1616083&assetId=edcd874b-4387-4474-bb94-91f9ed64ef04">PTOC Orienteering Event</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>14. ROLLER SKATING RINKS</b></span><br />
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Updated 2/2017<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYl47Iv1XY7YTCz0TMwamj6AM_hrfp-g85Xv7rYgYuzxFAUR7gZlNIPv7rfdT8W54Tspu2LxA_jZ8Rya8d1JMcVbbZN9RiQToRGDmmPdcevoiuQZeQqwaBWfI0GsEEJNas5Xd/s1600/Adult+Night%2521+Skate+City.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYl47Iv1XY7YTCz0TMwamj6AM_hrfp-g85Xv7rYgYuzxFAUR7gZlNIPv7rfdT8W54Tspu2LxA_jZ8Rya8d1JMcVbbZN9RiQToRGDmmPdcevoiuQZeQqwaBWfI0GsEEJNas5Xd/s200/Adult+Night%2521+Skate+City.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.skatingfitness.com/">www.skatingfitness.com</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1xCSrwueqRqwAX5p6b00HoHMjySg&hl=en_US&ll=39.11434996968001%2C-94.60829100000001&z=10">Roller Rink Locator</a><br />
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<b>MISSOURI</b><br />
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Kansas City<br />
<a href="http://www.winnwoodsk8.com/"><b>Winnwood Skate Center</b></a>, 4426 NE Winn Rd, Kansas City, MO 64117; (816) 452-1171<br />
Riverside<br />
<a href="http://www.riverroll.com/"><b>River Roll Skate Center</b></a>, 4720 NW Gateway Ave, Riverside, MO 64150; 816-587-0131<br />
Independence<br />
<a href="http://www.banddsouth.com/"><b>B & D South Skate Center</b></a>, 13903 S Noland Ct, Independence, MO 64055; 816-252-1084<br />
Lee's Summit<br />
<a href="http://landmark2skate.com/"><b>Landmark Skate Center</b></a>, 701 SE Oldham Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64081; 816-524-2000<br />
Liberty<br />
<a href="http://www.skateliberty.net/"><b>Northland Rolladium Skate Center</b></a>, 1020 Kent St, Liberty, MO 64068; 816-792-0590<br />
Blue Springs<br />
<a href="http://rinkratzsk8.com/"><b>Rink Ratz, Inc.</b></a>, 513 SW Keystone Dr, Blue Springs, MO 64014; 816-229-7793<br />
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<b>KANSAS</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.skatecitykansas.com/"><b>Skate City Kansas</b></a><br />
--Overland Park - 10440 Mastin St, Overland Park, KS 66212; (913) 888-6668<br />
--Shawnee - 9800 W 62nd Ter, Merriam, KS 66203; (913) 262-0711<br />
--Legends - 7838 Washington Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112; (913) 788-7788<br />
Olathe<br />
<a href="http://www.sk8zone.com/"><b>Skate Zone</b></a>, 20355 W 151st St, Olathe, Kansas 66061; (913) 568-2498<br />
Leavenworth<br />
<a href="http://www.rollinfun.com/"><b>Wheel Thing</b></a>, 1719 Metropolitan Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048; 913-682-7677<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>15. RUGBY - Men's</b></span><br />
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<b>Heart of America Rugby Union</b>, signups, <a href="http://www.hoarfu.com/">www.hoarfu.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City</span> Rugby Football Club(KCRFC)</b>, Hotline: (816) 527-0880; <a href="http://www.kcrugby.org/">www.kcrugby.org</a><br />
<b><span style="color: #990000;">Recruitment:</span></b> <a href="mailto:harry_kuan@hotmail.com">Harry Kuan</a>, 816-805-4328<br />
All home games will be played at Seymour Rugby Park (at I-29/I-35 exit Front Street. Seymour Park is one mile S. of Isle of Capri Casino, SW of the intrastate and West of the River.)<br />
<b>Kickoff</b> at Seymour Park is 1pm, unless noted otherwise<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">Merger</span> </span></b>effective September 6, 2008-<br />
The <b>Johnson County Sundogs</b> Rugby Club and the <b>Kansas City Blues</b> Rugby Club<br />
The combined organization retains the identities of both of these well established Clubs, and the expanded entity has registered within USA Rugby under the existing name of the Kansas City Blues Rugby Club, Inc. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Blues</span></b> Rugby Club, <a href="http://www.kcblues.org/">www.kcblues.org</a><br />
<b>Recruitment:</b> Chris 'Bubba' George: 913.626.1069; <a href="mailto:kcbluesrecruiting@hotmail.com">kcbluesrecruiting@hotmail.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Johnson County Sundogs</span></b> Rugby Club is a Division II (<b>D2 on the schedule</b>) Rugby Club in the Heart of America Rugby Football Union. County Rugby has a colorful and successful past that began in the fall of 1975 in Johnson County. Some Rugby players from K-State decided to create a club in the Johnson County area, and County Rugby was born. Currently County Rugby Club is based out of Olathe, and its membership is comprised of Ruggers from all over the K.C. metro area<br />
<b>practice and play</b>: the North East corner of Santa-Fe and Mur-Len, just behind The Other Place bar & grill, Olathe; <a href="http://www.sundogrugby.com/default.aspx?pid=3380">Directions</a><br />
<b>For match and practice information</b>: Coach Scott Adamson; <a href="mailto:t.scott.adamson@gmail.com">t.scott.adamson@gmail.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Northland Rugby</span> Football Club</b> <br />
; <a href="http://www.northlandrugby.org/">www.northlandrugby.org</a> (under construction?) or <a href="http://www.northlandrugby.com/">www.northlandrugby.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.northlandrugby.org/contactinfo.htm">contact us</a>;<br />
<b><span style="color: #990000;">Recruitment:</span></b> If you are interested in playing on an OPEN date <a href="http://www.northlandrugby.org/contactinfo.htm">click here</a><br />
<a href="http://www.northlandrugby.org/map.htm">directions</a> to <b>practice field</b> (Park Hill Middle School) and <b>game field</b> (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enUS243US245&um=1&q=hodge+park+kansas+city+mo&fb=1&view=text&latlng=18020329094951234773">Hodge Park Athletic field</a>)<br />
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<b><a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=82175616"><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Rogues</span> Rugby</a> Football Club</b> <br />
<a href="http://kcrogues.ruggerspace.com/">http://kcrogues.ruggerspace.com</a><br />
Wayne Nicholson: <a href="mailto:KCRUGBY7@Yahoo.com">KCRUGBY7@Yahoo.com</a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>16. RUGBY - Women's</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Jazz</span> Football Club</b>; <a href="http://www.kcjazzrugby.com/">www.kcjazzrugby.com</a><br />
<b><span style="color: #990000;">Recruitment:</span></b> Sara Woods: 913-526-7422; <a href="mailto:woods_sara@hotmail.com">woods_sara@hotmail.com</a>; experienced players and interested female athletes including those without prior rugby experience<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>17. SNOW SKI</b></span><br />
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<b>Kansas City Ski Club:</b> One of the nations largest ski clubs with over 3000 members. 45+ trips yearly from Colorado and Utah to International locations. Winter and Summer schedules include racing, adult, family, air and bus trips. Sports Leagues, including golf, softball, volleyball, tennis and bicycling. Community volunteering. Age range is mostly mid 20's to 60's and includes married couples and families. Most Parties are at the Marriott Crowne Plaza. For trips and other sports and activities call: 913-383-9006, <a href="http://www.kcskiclub.org/">www.kcskiclub.org</a><br />
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<b>Snow Creek Ski Area</b>, five miles north of Weston on Missouri 45; Discounts for civil service workers and military; Skiing and snowboarding; three chair lifts and three rope tows; Tornado Alley, new tube park; Snow reports, hours and rate information available online and by phone; call for additional hours (midnight sessions?): 816-640-2200; <a href="http://www.skisnowcreek.com/">www.skisnowcreek.com</a><br />
Noon-9pm Mon-Fri<br />
9am-9pm Sat<br />
9am-8pm Sun<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>18. SOCCER</b></span><br />
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Jackson County Parks and Recreation <b>Soccer Leagues</b>, 151st and Kenneth Road Soccer Complex; John Melton, (816) 503-4870; <a href="http://www.jacksongov.org/">www.jacksongov.org</a> <br />
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<b>Kansas City Outlaws</b>, Kansas City's Premier Soccer and Futsal Club, <a href="http://www.kcoutlaws.com/"></a><br />
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<b>Soccer Leagues</b>, Kenneth Rd., 122nd and 99th Blue River Rd., 128th and Blue Ridge Complexes, (816) 503-4877<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>19. SWIMMING</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>20. TENNIS</b></span><br />
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(Late April) <a href="http://www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=166" id="ContentTemplateControl1_ComponentRepeater__ctl0__ctl0_EventListDataGrid__ctl10_EventLink">MIAA Tennis Championships</a><br />
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(early-mid Sept) <b>KC Adult Open 5s Category 2</b>, The Plaza Tennis Center, 4747 J.C. Nichols Pkwy., 816-784-5100<br />
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<b>Stephanie Waterman Tennis Foundation</b>; 816-444-4616; <a href="http://www.watermantennis.org/">www.watermantennis.org</a><br />
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(beginning of Sept)- <b>US Open</b>; <a href="http://www.usta.com/">www.usta.com</a><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>21. VOLLEYBALL</b></span><br />
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(Mid to end of Aug) 4th Annual <b>Jennifer Burton Memorial Volleyball Tournament</b>, Volleyball Beach 13105 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64145; (816) 942-2820; <a href="http://www.volleyballbeach.com/">www.volleyballbeach.com</a>; <a href="http://www.rosebrooks.org/">www.rosebrooks.org</a><br />
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<b>Spring Co-ed Sand Volleyball:</b> <a href="http://www.kcsportandsocialclub.com/">www.kcsportandsocialclub.com</a><br />
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<b>Volleyball Div 1 and 2:</b> <a href="http://www.kcsportandsocialclub.com/">www.kcsportandsocialclub.com</a><br />
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(early April) <a href="http://www.nirsa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Sports/Volleyball/Collegiate_Volleyba.htm" target="_blank">National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Volleyball Championships</a><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>22. WALKS AND RUNS</b></span><br />
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JANUARY<br />
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<b>Polar Bear Strut</b> 5K Run/Walk benefitting Special Olympics Kansas Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, KS; 10:00am; <a href="http://www.ksso.org/plunge">www.ksso.org/plunge</a>; <a href="http://www.ksso.org/kansascity">www.ksso.org/kansascity</a> <br />
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<b>Psychodelic 5K Trail Run, Ice Edition</b> Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City, KS; 9:00am; Ben Holmes: 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id68.html">www.psychowyco.com/id68.html</a> <br />
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Indoor Triathlon, Mission, KS<br />
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<a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1310063&assetId=d42e3540-7f4b-41e5-b9cc-4aafd1aa1224">Kansas City Trail Nerds</a>, Shawnee, KS<br />
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FEBRUARY<br />
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<b>Buffalo Run</b> 8K, 5K & 1K Trail Run Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Parkville, MO; 9:00am; Stephanie Kim: <a href="mailto:runskimrun@gmail.com">runskimrun@gmail.com</a>; <a href="http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2065318">www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2065318</a> <br />
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<b>Sweetheart Shuffle 5K and 10K Run</b>, 1100 SE Century Dr, Lees Summit, MO; 8:00am; Custom finish medals for both races that will link together with their significant other forming special sweetheart medal!! Part of the Healthy Holiday Fun Run Series including the Halloween Hustle; <a href="http://www.healthyholidayrunseries.com/">www.healthyholidayrunseries.com</a> <br />
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<b>Chocolate Rush</b> Half Marathon & 5K Prairie Life Center, 1035 Barkley, Overland Park, KS; 8:45am; Course is on the trails. One lucky runner's number will drawn for a free diamond necklace! 913-339-6767; <a href="mailto:tonydrew@everestkc.net">tonydrew@everestkc.net</a>; <a href="http://www.patriotsrun.org/">www.patriotsrun.org</a> <br />
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<b>Run Toto Run</b> Trail Runs 50K / 20 mi. / 10mi, Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City, KS; 8:00am; Ben Holmes, 816.810.0440, <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id7.html">www.psychowyco.com/id7.html</a> <br />
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<b>Sweetheart Run 5K Run/Walk</b> Johnny's, 401 N 2nd St, Lawrence, KS; 9:00am; JoAnn Bushko: <a href="mailto:Joann@kcrunningcompany.com">Joann@kcrunningcompany.com</a>; <a href="http://www.kusweetheartrun.com/">www.kusweetheartrun.com</a> <br />
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<b>The Sweetheart Run</b> 4 Mile, Charles Wheeler Downtown Airport, Kansas City, MO; 9:00am; <a href="http://www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=853">www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=853</a> <br />
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<b>Steps for the Chest</b> 5K Run/Walk, Johnny's, 401 N 2nd St, Lawrence, KS; 10:00am; Judy Long: <a href="mailto:protectthechest@yahoo.com">protectthechest@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.protectthechest.com/">www.protectthechest.com</a> <br />
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MARCH<br />
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<b>Mrs Robinson's Romp</b> 5K, 10K, Trail Run MARA GP (5K) Wyandotte County Lake Park, Shelter #14, Kansas City, KS; 8:30am; Ben Holmes: 816.810.0440, <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id99.html">www.psychowyco.com/id99.html</a> <br />
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<b>MDA 5K Run/Walk</b> Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, MO; 9:00am; Erin Montgomery: <a href="mailto:emontgomery@mdausa.org">emontgomery@mdausa.org</a>; <a href="http://www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=795">www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=795</a> <br />
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14th Annual <b>Truffle Shuffle</b> 5K & Little Truffle Shuffle Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS; 8:30am; <a href="http://www.j3p.org/">www.j3p.org</a> <br />
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<b>Pi-Day River Rotation </b>Half, 13.5 mile Trail Run, and 3.14 mile trail run Riverfront Park, trail head parking lot just off 8th & Oak in north Lawrence, KS; 8:00am; <a href="http://lawrencetrailhawks.com/races/2012/mar/04/pi-day-river-rotation-half-second-annual/">http://lawrencetrailhawks.com/races/2012/mar/04/pi-day-river-rotation-half-second-annual/</a> <br />
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<b>Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon & 5K</b> RayPec High School, Peculiar, MO; 9:00am; $40 Half Marathon with finisher's medals! Jamin Swift: <a href="mailto:RohoCC@yahoo.com">RohoCC@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/index.aspx?NID=560">www.raypec.k12.mo.us/index.aspx?NID=560</a> <br />
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<b>Diva Dash</b> Women's 5K Run/Walk Park Place, 117th and Nall, Leawood, KS; 8:30am; Brad Ziegler <a href="mailto:brad@kcrunningcompany.com">brad@kcrunningcompany.com</a>; <a href="http://www.divadashkc.com/">www.divadashkc.com</a> <br />
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11th Annual <b>God's Country Off-Road Duathlon</b> Lawernce River Trails, Lawrence, KS; 10:00am; Chris Locke: 816-200-1273; <a href="mailto:chrislocke@gmail.com">chrislocke@gmail.com</a>; <a href="http://fattireduathlon.blogspot.com/">http://fattireduathlon.blogspot.com</a> <br />
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<b>Patriot 5K</b> Peculiar Elementary, Peculiar, MO; <a href="mailto:leaheve@yahoo.com">leaheve@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.runkansascity.com/">www.runkansascity.com</a> <br />
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<b>Easter Egg 5K</b> and <b>Lil' Bunny Fun Run</b> SouthCreek Office Park, Overland Park, KS; 8:00am; Steve Blew: <a href="mailto:Steve@kcrunningcompany.com">Steve@kcrunningcompany.com</a>; <a href="http://www.easteregg5k.com/">www.easteregg5K.com</a><br />
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<b>Circle the Square 5K Run and Walk</b>, Historic Independence Square, 607 W Lexington, Independence, MO; 8:00am; <a href="mailto:info@cslcares.org">info@cslcares.org</a>; <a href="http://www.cslcares.org/">www.cslcares.org</a> <br />
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Westport St. Patrick's Day Run<br />
Kansas City, MO; 4 Miles, 50 Yards<br />
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APRIL<br />
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<b>Brew to Brew SOLO ONLY</b>, 44.4 miles, From: Boulevard Brewery, Kansas City, MO To: Freestate Brewery, Lawrence, KS; 7:00am; Lou Joline: 816.228.3842; <a href="http://www.brewtobrew.com/">www.brewtobrew.com</a> <br />
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<b>Jadon's Hope Bug Run</b> 5K Run Walk, and, 1 mile fun run, Rolling Ridge Elementary<br />
1500 W. Elm Terrace, Olathe, KS; 8:00am; to support Jadon's Hope Foundation and children with SMA; registration: http://www.enter2run.com/; amy Vrban: 913-523-4739; <a href="mailto:dascvrban@sbcglobal.net">dascvrban@sbcglobal.net</a>; <a href="http://jadonshope.org/">http://jadonshope.org</a> <br />
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<b>Eagle Egg 5K Run/Walk</b> Summit Christian Academy, 1500 SW Jefferson, Lee’s Summit, MO; 9:00am; Proceeds benefit Summit Christian Academy; Sarah Coats: 816.525.1480; <a href="http://www.eagleegg5k.com/">www.eagleegg5k.com</a> <br />
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<b>Brew to Brew RELAY</b>, 44.4 miles, From: Boulevard Brewery, Kansas City, MO To: Freestate Brewery, Lawrence, KS; 6:00am; Lou Joline, 816.228.3842; <a href="http://www.brewtobrew.com/">www.brewtobrew.com</a> <br />
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<b>Rock the Parkway Half Marathon, 5K</b>, MARA GP (Half Marathon), Ward Parkway, KC, MO; 7:30am; The HalfM filled about a month early in 2012, so expect it to sell out in 2013 as well; <a href="mailto:troy@rocktheparkway.com">troy@rocktheparkway.com</a>; <a href="http://www.rocktheparkway.com/">www.rocktheparkway.com</a> <br />
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<b>Eisenhower Marathon</b>, Half marathon, 10K and 5K Abilene, KS; 7:00am; <a href="http://www.eisenhowermarathon.com/">www.eisenhowermarathon.com</a> <br />
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<b>Boston Marathon</b>, Hopkinton, MA; <a href="http://www.baa.org/">www.baa.org</a><br />
For an even more detailed, updated, comprehensive and multi-page guide on marathon training with practical tips and advice: <a href="https://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/marathon-training.html">https://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/marathon-training.html</a> <br />
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<b>Leawood Midnight Run 5K Run Walk</b> 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway Leawood, KS; 11:55pm (midnight); Luke Schulte: <a href="mailto:schultel@ksso.org">schultel@ksso.org</a> <br />
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<b>Garmin Marathon in the Land of Oz, and Half Marathon, and 5K</b> Olathe, KS; 7:00am; <a href="http://www.olathe.org/cvb/sports/Marathon/information_registatration.html">www.olathe.org/cvb/sports/Marathon/information_registatration.html</a> <br />
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<b>Run for Mercy 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Kids Fun Run</b> Mill Valley HS, 5900 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS; 8:00am; Gene Willis: 913.485.7447; <a href="mailto:genew@oceansofmercy.com">genew@oceansofmercy.com</a>; <a href="http://oceansofmercy.com/events/run-for-mercy.html">http://oceansofmercy.com/events/run-for-mercy.html</a> <br />
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<b>7th annual Free State</b> Trail Run, 100K, 40-Mile, 26.2 Mile and 13.1 Mile. Clinton State Park, Lawrence, KS; 8am, 9am; Ben Holmes, 816.810.0440, <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id1.html">www.psychowyco.com/id1.html</a> <br />
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<b>1st Flight of Fancy 5K / 8K / 1.5 Mile Fun Run</b> New Longview, 3rd & View High, Lees Summit, MO (South from the corner of 3rd & View High Road, east of Longview College); 9:00am; <a href="mailto:BJ@BJtheDJ.com">BJ@BJtheDJ.com</a>; 816-509-7943; Gale Commnities 816-761-9292; <a href="http://www.active.com/">www.active.com</a> <br />
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<b>The Annual Trolley Run 4 mile run/walk</b> MARA GP 75th and Wornall, Kansas City, MO; 7:45am; Benefits Childrens Center for the Visually Impaired; Wave start; A true classic, and really IS downhill! <br />
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<b>Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon</b> Oklahoma City, OK; 6:30am; <a href="http://www.okcmarathon.com/">www.okcmarathon.com</a> <br />
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<b>Oz Marathon</b>; Olathe, KS; Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5-K, 2-K; http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1924757,00.html<br />
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MAY<br />
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May 4-<b>Kansas Heart & Sole Classic</b> 5K/10K MARA GP (10K) Johnson County Courthouse Square, Santa Fe & Cherry, Olathe, KS; 8:00am; Gwen Boone, 913.856.4653; <a href="http://www.olatherunningclub.com/">www.olatherunningclub.com</a> <br />
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May 11-<b>Scout Strong Challenge</b> Half marathon and 5K, Sporting Park, Kansas City, KS; 7:30am www.scoutstrongchallenge.com Contact: Heart of america Council, 816-942-9333 or 1-800-776-1110, fax 816-942-8086, <a href="mailto:scoutstrongrun@gmail.com">scoutstrongrun@gmail.com</a> <br />
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May 11-<b>Laura's 5K Walk/Run</b> Blue River Community College, Independence, MO; 8:00am; <a href="http://www.lbrun.com/">www.lbrun.com</a>; <a href="http://www.active.com/5k-race/independence-mo/lauras-run-5k-walk-run-2013">www.active.com/5k-race/independence-mo/lauras-run-5k-walk-run-2013</a> <br />
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May 11-<b>Truman Run 5K Run/Walk</b> MARA GP Sunshine Center 607 W. Lexington, Independence, MO; 8:00am; Scott Beck, 816.645.8480, <a href="mailto:kocfs6794@comcast.net">kocfs6794@comcast.net</a>; <a href="http://www.trumanrun.org/">www.trumanrun.org</a> <br />
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May 12-<b>BikeSource Duathlon/Triathlon</b>, Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS; 7:30am; presented by Bikesource & Johnson County Parks & Recreation; Chad Tower: 913-826-2953; <a href="mailto:info@jcprd.com">info@jcprd.com</a>; <a href="http://jcprd.com/special_events/hp_duathlon.cfm">http://jcprd.com/special_events/hp_duathlon.cfm</a> <br />
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May 12-<b>KC Express Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk for Women</b>. Corporate Woods, College & Antioch, Overland Park, KS; 8:00am; <a href="http://www.mothersdayrun.com/">www.mothersdayrun.com</a> <br />
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May 18-<b>Gogirlrun - Women's Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk</b> Olathe, KS; 7:00am; Benefitting Komen of Greater KC and WIN for KC; Kaela Rorvig: <a href="mailto:info@ultramaxsports.com">info@ultramaxsports.com</a>; <a href="http://gogirlrun.com/">http://gogirlrun.com</a> <br />
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May 18-<b>Kansas City Corporate Challenge Half Marathon</b> (Registered Corporations' employees only) 132nd & Metcalf, Overland Park, KS; 7:00am; The Kansas City Corporate Challenge Half Marathon is a private race event; Companies must be registered in the 2013 Games (by February) in order for employees to be eligible to compete; 913.831.2222; <a href="http://www.kccorporatechallenge.com/">www.kccorporatechallenge.com</a> <br />
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May 18-<b>Merriam Turkey Creek Festival 5K, Walk & Youth Sprint</b> MARA GP Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive, Merriam, KS; 8:00am; Dave Smothers, <a href="mailto:daves@merriam.org">daves@merriam.org</a>; <a href="http://www.merriam.org/park">www.merriam.org/park</a> <br />
May 18-3rd Annual <b>Miles Against Melanoma 5K Run/Walk</b> Blue Springs South High School <br />
120 SE Adams Dairy, Blue Springs, MO; 8:00am; <a href="mailto:mamkc5k@yahoo.com">mamkc5k@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.mamkc.com/">www.mamkc.com</a> <br />
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May 19-<b>Kansas Triathlon</b> Clinton Lake, Lawrence, KS; <a href="http://www.5150kansas.com/">www.5150kansas.com</a>; <a href="http://www.ultramaxsports.com/">www.ultramaxsports.com</a> <br />
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May 27-26th Annual <b>Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury Classic</b> 8K Run, 5K Run, and 1 mile Walk. MARA GP (8K), Loose Park, 5100 Wornall, Kansas City, MO; 8:00am; <a href="http://www.amythompsonrun.org/">www.amythompsonrun.org</a> <br />
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June 8-<b>Sophie's Run</b>: Lake Waukomis 5K Run/Walk, 1 mi walk Lake Waukomis I-20 & 72nd St., Lake Waukomis, MO; 8:00am; Benefitting Park Hill School District's Assistive Technology Library; Theresa Edwards: 816-419-8836; <a href="mailto:tke147@gmail.com">tke147@gmail.com</a> <br />
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June 9-<b>Ironman 70.3 Kansas</b>, Lawrence, KS; 1.2 mile swim + 56 mile bike + 13.1 mile run <a href="http://www.ironmankansas.com/">www.ironmankansas.com</a> <br />
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June 15-Road Sanctuary of Hope’s“ 14th Annual <b>Run the Good Race</b> ”5K Cross County Course, 5K Road Course 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, KS; 7:00am; CC & 8:00am; Each entry includes pancake breakfast and t-shirt; SOH: 913-321-4673; Bill Page: 913-645-3365; <a href="http://www.sanctuaryofhope.org/">www.sanctuaryofhope.org</a>; <a href="http://www.sportkc.org/">www.sportkc.org</a> <br />
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June 15-<b>Summer Intro 2.8-mile Trail Run</b> Wyandotte County Lake Park, KS; 9:00am; Ben Holmes: 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id55.html">www.psychowyco.com/id55.html</a> <br />
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June 21-<b>Rock the Night Away Trail Run 5K, 10K</b>, Half Branded B Ranch, Lake Perry, Meriden, KS; 8:15pm, night run; Ben Holmes: 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a> <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/lakeperrytrailruns/id14.html">www.psychowyco.com/lakeperrytrailruns/id14.html</a> <br />
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July 4-35th Annual <b>Lenexa Freedom Run 5K/10K</b> Old Town Lenexa, Sante Fe & Pflumm, Lenexa, KS; 7:00am; <a href="http://www.lenexa.com/parks/festivals_freedom.html">www.lenexa.com/parks/festivals_freedom.html</a> <br />
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July 7-<b>Psychodelic 5K Trail Run (Fire Edition)</b> Wyandotte County Lake Park, KS (Shelter #2); 9:00am; Ben Holmes: 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id69.html">www.psychowyco.com/id69.html</a> <br />
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July 13-<b>Psycho Psummer Run Toto Run</b>, 50K, 2 Mile, 10 Mile Trail Runs Wyandotte County Lake Park, KS; 8am, 9am; Ben Holmes: 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id75.html">www.psychowyco.com/id75.html</a> <br />
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July 14-29th Annual <b>Shawnee Mission Triathlon</b>; 7:00am; Presented by Johnson County Park & Recreation District Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, KS; Chad Tower: 913-826-2953, <a href="mailto:info@jcprd.com">info@jcprd.com</a>; <a href="http://jcprd.com/special_events/smp_triathlon.cfm">http://jcprd.com/special_events/smp_triathlon.cfm</a> <br />
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July 14-<b>Eudora Horsethief Run</b>, 5K Run, 1 Mi Fun Run MARA GP W 9th St & Main St, Eudora, KS; 7:00am; Paul Boone, 785.542.4960, <a href="mailto:horsethiefrun@gmail.com">horsethiefrun@gmail.com</a>; <a href="http://eudoracrosscountry.com/">http://eudoracrosscountry.com</a> <br />
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July 20-Annual <b>Amelia Earhart 8K / 2K Fun Run</b> Atchison Family YMCA, Atchison, KS; 7:30am; Lisa Howard: 913.367.4948, <a href="mailto:LisaHoward@KansasCityYMCA.org">LisaHoward@KansasCityYMCA.org</a>; <a href="http://www.kansascityymca.org/">www.kansascityymca.org</a> <br />
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July 21-<b>Midwest Mayhem Triathlon</b> Lone Star Lake, South of Lawrence, KS; 7:30am; <a href="http://www.midwestmayhemtriathlon.com/">www.midwestmayhemtriathlon.com</a> <br />
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July 27-<b>WIN for KC Women’s Triathlon</b> Smithville Lake, Smithville, MO; 7:30am; Reg opens Feb 1 and will fill Fast; <a href="http://www.winforkctri.org/">www.winforkctri.org</a> <br />
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July 27-<b>Kansas City Cross Country </b>Open Championships 5K open cross country run MARA GP Shawnee Mission Park, Cross Country Course, Renner Road, Shawnee, KS; <a href="http://www.kcxcchampionships.com/">www.kcxcchampionships.com</a> <br />
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July-<b>The GORUCK Challenge</b>, Kansas City, KS; <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/">www.runnersworld.com</a> <br />
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AUGUST<br />
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Aug 2-<b>Psych Night 5K & 10K Trail Run</b> Wyandotte County Lake Park, KS (Start/Finihs near main park entrance); 8:00pm; night run; Ben Holmes: 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id50.html">www.psychowyco.com/id50.html</a> <br />
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Aug 4-<b>Matt Mason Memorial "Cowboy UP!" Triathlon</b>: 500 meter swim, 10 mile bike, 5K run Smithville Lake, Smithville, MO; <a href="http://www.cowboyuptriathlon.com/about-matt/">www.cowboyuptriathlon.com/about-matt/</a> <br />
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Aug 10-<b>Overland Park Farmstead Stampede 5K Run / Walk</b> MARA GP Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 135th & Switzer, Overland Park, KS; 7:00am; 913-940-7270; <a href="http://www.opkansas.org/Events/Farmstead-Stampede">www.opkansas.org/Events/Farmstead-Stampede</a> <br />
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Aug 11-<b>Susan G. Komen Kansas City Race for the Cure</b> – 5K Chip timed race, and, 1 mile fun walk/run Union Station, Pershing and Main Streets, Kansas City, MO; 7:30am for 5K, 8:00am for 1 mile; Michael Levin: 816-245-7358; 1-877-Go KOMEN; <a href="http://www.komenkansascity.org/">www.komenkansascity.org</a> <br />
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Aug 18-<b>Jackson County Triathlon and Duathlon</b>, Longview Lake, Lees Summit, MO; 7:30am; <a href="http://www.jacksoncountytriathlon.com/">www.jacksoncountytriathlon.com</a> <br />
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Aug 24-<b>Heartland Open/Masters Outdoor Track & Field Meet</b>, MARA GP (3000 meters) JCCC Track Overland Park, KS; 9:00am; 3000 Meters (and possibly the entire meet) is PRE registration only. Please review the event website in advance of this event; <a href="http://www.heartlandathleticservices.com/">www.heartlandathleticservices.com</a> <br />
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Aug 31-<b>Mud and Muck 5K</b> Unity Village, 1901 NW Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO; 9:00am; Dirt road & Mud Pit, Ben Holmes; 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://mudandmuck.org/">http://mudandmuck.org</a> </span><br />
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Sept 2-<b>Leawood Labor Day Run 5K</b> MARA GP Leawood City Park, Lee Blvd. (south dead end) Leawood, KS; Brock Shafer: 913.339.6700 ext.152, <a href="mailto:brocks@leawood.org">brocks@leawood.org</a>; <a href="http://www.leawood.org/">www.leawood.org</a> <br />
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Sept 7-<b>North Shore Trail Run</b> - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon State Park, Clinton Lake, Lawrence, KS; 9:00am; Ben Holmes: 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id61.html">www.psychowyco.com/id61.html</a> <br />
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Sept 8-<b>S.W.A.T. Jeremy Katzenberger Memorial Triathlon</b> (1200 yd or 400 yard swim, 11 mile bike, 3.1 mile run.) Weatherby Lake, C Point, 7701 NW Scenic Dr, Weatherby Lake, MO; Facebook: S.W.A.T Jeremy Katzenberger Memorial Triathlon; Augi Grasis: 816-226-7046 <a href="mailto:swatjktri@gmail.com">swatjktri@gmail.com</a>; <a href="http://swattri.blogspot.com/">http://swattri.blogspot.com</a> <br />
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Sept 14-<b>Olathe Medical Center Women’s Triathlon</b> Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, KS; 7:30am; Chad Tower: 913-826-2953, <a href="mailto:info@jcprd.com">info@jcprd.com</a>; <a href="http://jcprd.com/special_events/omc_triathlon.cfm">http://jcprd.com/special_events/omc_triathlon.cfm</a> <br />
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Sept 15-<b>Plaza 10K Run/Walk & Two Mile Fun Run/Wal</b>k MARA GP (10K) Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO; 7:30am; <a href="http://www.plaza10k.com/">www.plaza10k.com</a> <br />
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Sept-<a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1747430&assetId=6CE82856-CB2B-4309-924D-A8198F7DC4D0">Santa-Cali-Gon 10K & 5K</a> Independence, MO<br />
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Sept-<a href="http://www.runkansascity.com/2009_Entry--Front-2.doc">Patriot's Run pg1</a> <a href="http://www.runkansascity.com/2009_Entry--Back.doc">pg2</a> Olathe, KS<br />
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Sept-PanCan 5K & 10K Weston, MO <br />
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Sept-Strides for Life Liberty, MO<br />
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Sept-Run to Remember 4 Miler Kansas City, MO<br />
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Sept-<a href="http://www.lsdf.org/">Run for the Kids 5K & 10K</a> Liberty, MO<br />
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Oct 12-<b>Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk</b> Blackbob Elementary, 14701 S. Brougham Dr., Olathe, KS; Sam Miceli: 913 710 0404, <a href="mailto:sm26375@sbcglobal.net">sm26375@sbcglobal.net</a>; <a href="http://www.pumpkinrunwalk.org/">www.pumpkinrunwalk.org</a> <br />
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Oct 13-<b>Fall Fell Trail Race 7M</b> Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, KS; 9:00am; Ben Holmes: 816-810-0440; <a href="mailto:badbendrs@yahoo.com">badbendrs@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.psychowyco.com/id64.html">www.psychowyco.com/id64.html</a> <br />
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Oct 19-<b>Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon</b>, Half Marathon & 5K MARA GP (Marathon) Kansas City, MO; 7:05am; <a href="http://www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org/">www.waddellandreedkansascitymarathon.org</a> <br />
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Oct 26-<b>Halloween Hustle 5K and 10K</b>, location TBA-Kansas City area; 8:00am; Tech shirts for early registrants, costume contest, medals, & more; <a href="http://www.healthyholidayrunseries.com/">www.healthyholidayrunseries.com</a> <br />
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Oct-<b>Eyes on Aids,</b> Pleasant Valley, MO; 5-K, 10-K <a href="http://eyesonaids.com/">http://eyesonaids.com</a><br />
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Oct-<b>The Lemon Run</b>, Waterfall Park, Independence, MO 64055; 8:30-11:00am; raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer by participating in the inaugural Lemon Run Kansas City in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The course will offer something for athletes of all abilities, including a Kids’ Race. Come run or walk the beautiful 5K (3.1 miles) course in Waterfall Park, located by Bass Pro Shop in Independence, Missouri. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers of various age groups. If you’re not a runner or walker, come out to cheer on our childhood cancer heroes as they start the race! Likewise, if you are not located in the Greater Kansas City Area, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker and we will send you a shirt from the event; <a href="http://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/lemon-run-kansas-city">www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/lemon-run-kansas-city</a><br />
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Oct-Oakhill Day School <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1925940,00.html">Panther Scamper</a> 5-K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run Gladstone, MO<br />
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Oct-Head For The Cure 5-K, Lawrence, KS; <a href="http://www.headforthecure.org/lawrence-ks/race-details">www.headforthecure.org/lawrence-ks/race-details</a><br />
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Oct-<a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1926647,00.html">Run for a Child</a>, KCMO; <a href="http://www.runforachild.com/">www.runforachild.com</a><br />
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Oct-Bert Nash Dash & Bash 5-K, 10-K, Lawrence, KS; <a href="http://www.bertnashdashbash.org/">www.bertnashdashbash.org</a><br />
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Oct-<a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1926987,00.html">Helping Heroes Challenge</a>, KCMO; <a href="http://www.helpingheroeschallenge.com/">www.helpingheroeschallenge.com</a><br />
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Oct-<a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1926142,00.html">Elmwood Cemetery Graveyard Run</a>, KCMO; <a href="http://www.elmwoodrun.webs.com/">www.elmwoodrun.webs.com</a><br />
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Oct-<a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1926002,00.html">Monster Dash 5-K & Lil Monsters Fun Run</a>, West Bottoms, KCMO; <a href="http://www.kcmonsterdash.com/">www.kcmonsterdash.com</a><br />
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Oct-<b>Boo! Run</b>, Lawrence, KS; 5-K; <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racelocation/1,7912,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-KS,00.html">www.runnersworld.com/cda/racelocation/1,7912,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-KS,00.html</a><br />
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Oct-<a href="http://www.lsedfoundation.com/race">Race for the Future 5K</a> Lees Summit, MO<br />
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Oct-<a href="http://www.raytowneducationalfoundation.org/">Historic Trail Run 5K</a> Raytown, MO<br />
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Oct-<a href="http://www.runkansascity.com/ElmwoodRun1.pdf">Graveyard Run 5K</a> Kansas City, MO<br />
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Nov 3-<b>Cliffhanger Run 5K run/walk, 8K run</b>, MARA GP (8K) Cliff Drive & Gladstone Blvd., KC, MO; <a href="http://www.cliffhangerrun.com/">www.cliffhangerrun.com</a> <br />
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Nov 3-<b>The OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer 5K Run/ Walk, 1 Mile Teal Trail Walk</b> and <b>Kids Run Blue</b> Valley Recreation Complex, 135th and Antioch, Overland Park, KS; 8:30am; Kelly Cannova and Kristi O'Keefe: <a href="mailto:info@overrunovariancancer.com">info@overrunovariancancer.com</a>; <a href="http://www.overrunovariancancer.com/">www.overrunovariancancer.com</a> <br />
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Nov 9-<b>Ultramax Cerner 15K</b> (MARA GP 15K), also <b>7K FunRun-Walk</b>, Community America Ball Park (Home of the Kansas City T-Bones), Kansas City, KS; 8:00am; Kaela Rorvig: <a href="mailto:info@ultramaxsports.com">info@ultramaxsports.com</a>; <a href="http://www.kc15k.com/">www.kc15k.com</a>; <a href="http://www.ultramaxsports.com/">www.ultramaxsports.com</a> <br />
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Nov 23-<b>The Turkey Trails 5K & 10K</b>, location TBA-Kansas City area; 8:00am; Long Sleeve Tech shirts for early registrants, medals, & more; <a href="http://www.healthyholidayrunseries.com/">www.healthyholidayrunseries.com</a> <br />
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Nov-New Balance Girls on the Run 5-K<br />
Blue Springs, MO; www.active.com/running/blue-springs-mo/new-balance-girls-on-the-run-5k-a-lets-move-blue-springs-event-2011<br />
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Nov-Gobbler Grind Marathon, Overland Park, KS; Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5-K; www.gobblergrindmarathon.com<br />
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Nov-Pilgrim 5-K Run/Walk & Children's Pilgrim Dash, Hyde Park, KCMO; www.pilgrimrun.org<br />
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Nov-Thanksgiving Day 5-K & Family Stroll, Overland Park, KS; www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=500<br />
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Dec 14-<b>The Candy Cane Course 5K & 10K</b>, location TBA-Kansas City area; 8:00am; Hooded sweatsirts for early registrants, medals, & more; <a href="http://www.healthyholidayrunseries.com/">www.healthyholidayrunseries.com</a> <br />
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Dec 14-<b>MARA Chili Run</b>, 6.5 mile loop on park road. Wyandotte County Lake, 91st & Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, KS; 10:00am; <a href="http://www.mararunning.org/">www.mararunning.org</a> <br />
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Dec-<a href="http://www.runkansascity.com/KrisKringleRun2009Flyer.jpg">Kris Kringle 5K</a> Kansas City, MO<br />
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Dec-<a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1305643&assetId=c68a7799-2a8a-424a-b3ef-301111029924">Kansas City Track Club</a>, KCMO<br />
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Dec-<a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=975742&assetId=43b5fc94-69f0-4caa-b194-91c6aab7ab0b">TRiKC Triathlon Club Membership</a>, KCMO<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>23. MISCELLANEOUS</b></span><br />
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Cheersport Kansas City Grand Cheerleading Championship<br />
<a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1727470&assetId=34BFEC4E-47A3-4613-B6B4-D0E3F7E3BC41">MCDA Worlds of Fun Cheer Fest</a>, KCMO<br />
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Tuesdays-<b>Ultimate Frisbee</b>, <a href="http://listings.pitch.com/gyrobase/Events/Results?location=oid%3A13007">Rosedale Park</a>, 4125 Mission Road, KCKSAll skill levels welcome. Bring a light and dark shirt, water and cleats., 6:30-9:30pm, $2 <br />
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<b>Tag Institute</b> -A weekly game of tag, Wednesdays, 7:30pm Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza, 47th and J.C. Nichols Pkwy., Kansas City<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Scroll Around! This post contains:</span></b><br />
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<b> 1. BASEBALL<br />
2. BASKETBALL<br />
3. BICYCLING<br />
4. BOXING<br />
5. CAR RACING<br />
6. CURLING<br />
7. FOOTBALL-ARENA<br />
8. FOOTBALL-COLLEGE<br />
9. FOOTBALL-GAILIC / HURLING<br />
10. FOOTBALL-PROFESSIONAL<br />
11. FOOTBALL-WOMEN'S<br />
12. GOLF<br />
13. HOCKEY <br />
14. OLYMPICS<br />
15. ROLLER SKATING<br />
16. WOMEN's RUGBY<br />
17. WOMEN's RUGBY<br />
18. INDOOR SOCCER<br />
19. OUTDOOR SOCCER<br />
20. TENNIS<br />
21. VOLLEYBALL</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. BASEBALL</span></b><br />
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Every Friday-<b>The Friends of George Toma Breakfast Club</b>; Bob Evans restaurant (Johnson Drive and Antioch in Merriam); 9am; welcomes all baseball fans to swap stories with former players, managers and coaches <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Royals</span></b>; Kauffman Stadium, I-70 and Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City. 816-504-4040, <a href="http://www.kcroyals.com/">www.kcroyals.com</a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kansas City T-Bones</b></span>; Community America Ballpark, 180 Village W. Pkwy., KCKS, 816-931-3330, (913) 328-2255, <a href="http://www.tbonesbaseball.com/">www.tbonesbaseball.com</a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. BASKETBALL</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Missouri Rhythm</span></b>, the only professional basketball team in the KC metropolitan area; Bryant Tucker - President/CEO: 816 872 6622; <a href="http://www.rhythmnationhoops.com/">www.rhythmnationhoops.com</a><br />
Individual Tickets ($10.00) can be used for any home game during the season<br />
Season tickets ($60.00) include the official I GOT RHYTHM T-SHIRT<br />
Home games played at <b>First Baptist Church of Raytown</b>, 10500 E HWY 350, Raytown Mo; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=First+Baptist+Church+of+Raytown,+10500+E+HWY+350,+Raytown+Mo%3B+&daddr=10500+East+State+Route+350,+Raytown,+MO+64138-1811+(First+Baptist+Raytown)&hl=en&ll=38.985366,-94.458518&spn=0.007222,0.013711&sll=38.99567,-94.462932&sspn=0.043995,0.039599&view=map&geocode=CUEgD2atjYZdFTbcUgId-LNe-iGHNozzD8M64w&t=m&z=16&vpsrc=0">MAP</a>; unless noted otherwise<br />
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<a href="http://www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=36" id="ContentTemplateControl1_ComponentRepeater__ctl0__ctl0_EventListDataGrid__ctl50_EventLink">NCAA Women's Basketball Regional</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">MU Tigers Men's Basketball</span></b>: <a href="http://mutigers.collegesports.com/">http://mutigers.collegesports.com</a>; time is CT <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">KU Jayhawks Men's Basketball</span></b>: <a href="http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports">http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports</a>; time is CT <br />
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<a href="http://www.naiahoopskc.org/hoops/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NAIA Men's </a><a href="http://www.naiahoopskc.org/hoops/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Division 1 Basketball </a><a href="http://www.naiahoopskc.org/hoops/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tournament </a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">UMKC Kangaroos Men's Basketball</span></b>, <a href="http://umkckangaroos.collegesports.com/" target="_new">http://umkckangaroos.collegesports.com</a> <br />
all home games played in Municipal Auditorium, unless noted otherwise; time is CT <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>3. BICYCLING</b></span><br />
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(End of June-beginning of July) <b>Tour de France</b>; a 23-day, 21-stage bicycle road race usually run over more than 2,200 miles; <a href="http://www.letour.fr/">www.letour.fr</a><br />
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(Beginning of Sept) <b>Tour of Missouri</b>; Professional Cycling Race; <br />
<a href="http://www.tourofmissouri.com/">www.tourofmissouri.com</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>4. BOXING</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.titanentertainment.com/"><b>Titan Entertainment</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.sportkc.org/events">www.sportkc.org/events</a><br />
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<b>VooDoo Lounge</b>, Harrah's Casino North Kansas City, One Riverboat Drive, NKCMO 64116; <a href="http://www.voodookc.com/">www.voodookc.com</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>5. CAR RACING</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Speedway</span></b>: 913-328-RACE; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/">www.kansasspeedway.com</a><br />
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(held the last weekend of January or first weekend of February)-<b>The Rolex 24 at Daytona</b> (24 Hours of Daytona) 24-hour endurance race <br />
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(Early May) <b>Indy Car Series: <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Ticket-Center/Events/Spring-Event-Weekend/Road-Runner-Turbo-300.aspx">Road Runner Turbo Indy 300</a> </b>; Kansas Speedway at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 435 in KCKS; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Visitors-Guide/Seating-and-Maps/Main-Page.aspx">Map</a>; 913-328-RACE; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/">www.kansasspeedway.com</a><br />
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(Early May) <b>NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Ticket-Center/Events/Spring-Event-Weekend/OReilly-Auto-Parts-250.aspx">O'Reilly Auto Parts 250</a></b>; Kansas Speedway at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 435 in KCKS; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Visitors-Guide/Seating-and-Maps/Main-Page.aspx">Map</a>; 913-328-RACE; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/">www.kansasspeedway.com</a><br />
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(late May) <b>Indianapolis 500</b>; <a href="http://www.indy500.com/">www.indy500.com</a><br />
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(early June) <b>24 Hours of Le Mans </b>(24 Heures du Mans) is a sports car endurance race held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and runs on a circuit containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and driver's ability to be quick, but also to last over a 24-hour period. <a href="http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/pages/accueil_gb.html">website in English</a> <br />
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(early October) <b>NASCAR Nationwide Series:</b> <b>Kansas Lottery 300</b>; Kansas Speedway at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 435 in KCKS; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Visitors-Guide/Seating-and-Maps/Main-Page.aspx">Map</a>; Green Flag drops at 2:30 PM CST; 913-328-RACE; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/">www.kansasspeedway.com</a><br />
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(early October) <b>NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Kansas 400</b>; Kansas Speedway at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 435 in KCKS; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Visitors-Guide/Seating-and-Maps/Main-Page.aspx">Map</a>; Green Flag drops at 1:00 PM CST; 913-328-RACE; <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/">www.kansasspeedway.com</a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>6. CURLING</b></span><br />
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<b>Curling-</b><a href="http://listings.pitch.com/gyrobase/Events/Results?location=oid%3A6066">Pepsi Ice Midwest</a>, 135th and Quivira, Overland Park, Watch this sport that at it highest level is an Winter Olympic Event; <a href="http://www.kccurling.com/">www.kccurling.com</a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. FOOTBALL-ARENA</span></b><br />
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<b>The Kansas City Command</b> Home Games; <a href="http://www.kccommand.com/">www.kccommand.com</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>8. FOOTBALL-COLLEGE</b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.bcsfootball.org/">www.bcsfootball.org</a> <br />
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(Sept Oct) <a href="http://www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=175" id="ContentTemplateControl1_ComponentRepeater__ctl0__ctl0_EventListDataGrid__ctl45_EventLink">K-State vs. Iowa State at Arrowhead</a> Arrowhead Stadium, KCMO <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=arrowhead+stadium,+kansas+city,+mo&ie=UTF8&ll=39.10289,-94.55452&spn=0.139073,0.276031&z=12&iwloc=A" target="_blank">Map</a><br />
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(Early December) <b>Big 12 Championship</b><br />
<b>MU Tigers:</b> <a href="http://mutigers.collegesports.com/">http://mutigers.collegesports.com</a><br />
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<b>KU Jayhawks:</b> <a href="http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports">http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. FOOTBALL-GAELIC / HURLING</span><br />
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Kansas City Gaelic Athletic Club</b> Training and Games; <a href="http://kansascity.missouri.gaa.ie/index.html">KCGAC Official Website</a>; <a href="http://www.kcgac.blogspot.com/">www.kcgac.blogspot.com</a><br />
P.R. Officer Dan Weinbaum: 816-805-9559, <a href="mailto:dan@kcgac.org">dan@kcgac.org</a> <br />
<b>Learn about it</b>: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIlsRsMMJUc">Gaelic Fooball video</a>; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelic_football">Gaelic Football - Wiki</a>; <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM-kB1e96CA">Hurling video</a>; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurling">Hurling-Wiki</a>;<br />
<b>Gailic Football Training</b>: Sundays, 63rd and Lewis, Swope Park, KCMO; <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Kansas+City&state=MO&address=E+63rd+Trfy+%26+Lewis+Rd&zipcode=64132&country=US&latitude=39.0146&longitude=-94.5211&geocode=INTERSECTION">Map</a>; 4pm (?); scrimmage afterward <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>10. FOOTBALL-PROFESSIONAL</b></span><br />
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<b>Kansas City Chiefs; </b><a href="http://www.kcchiefs.com/">www.kcchiefs.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">11. FOOTBALL-WOMEN'S</span><br />
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The Kansas City Spartans</b> Women's full tackle Football Team, WFA (Women's Football Alliance) League, competitively play against other women's teams across the nation; formed in the summer of 2009; <a href="mailto:kcspartans@yahoo.com">kcspartans@yahoo.com</a>; <a href="http://www.kcspartans.com/">www.kcspartans.com</a><br />
Leonard Bulock, Head Coach/Coach's Representative: 405-824-6052<br />
Nyala Bulock, League Contact/General Manager: 405-922-9178<br />
<b>HOME STADIUM</b><br />
Shawnee Mission North District Stadium, 7401 Johnson Drive, Shawnee Mission, Kansas<br />
All games kick off at 7:05pm unless pre-approved with league for other times<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">12. GOLF</span></b><br />
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(End of November) <b>PGA Assistant Championship</b>, Port St. Lucie, Fla <br />
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(Mid December)-<b>The Australian Open</b>, The Royal Sydney Golf Club; over 72 holes stroke play; <a href="http://www.pga.org/">www.pga.org</a> <br />
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(The first full week of April)-<b>The Masters</b>; Each year, the winner of The Masters is presented with the famous "Green Jacket"; an "official money event" on the PGA Tour, the PGA European Tour and the Japan Golf Tour; held every year at the same location: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia; <a href="http://www.masters.org/">www.masters.org</a><br />
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(Mid-June, scheduled such that the final round is always played on the third Sunday, which is Father's Day)-<b>The United States Open Championship (the U.S. Open),</b> the annual open golf tournament of the United States; second of the four major championships; the official schedule of both the PGA Tour and the European Tour; staged by the United States Golf Association at a variety of courses, set up in such a way that scoring is very difficult with a premium placed on accurate driving; anybody, amateur or professional, American or non-American may compete; <a href="http://www.usopen.com/">www.usopen.com</a><br />
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(On the weekend of the third Friday in July)-<b>The British Open Championship (The Open, British Open),</b> Royal Birkdale; the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf; the only major held outside the USA; on one of nine historic links courses in the United Kingdom; features a four hole playoff for all golfers tied at the end of regulation, with the playoff continuing into sudden death holes if players remain tied after four holes; <a href="http://www.opengolf.com/">www.opengolf.com</a> <br />
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(Customarily the 4th weekend after the Open Championship) <b>The PGA Championship</b>; Bloomfield Township, Michigan; nicknamed "Glory's last shot"; a purse of $7 million; winners automatically invited to play in the other three majors (the Masters, U.S. Open, and the Open Championship) for the next five years, and are exempt from qualifying for the PGA Championship for life; <a href="http://www.pga.com/">www.pga.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">13. HOCKEY</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Missouri Mavericks</b></span>, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055; 816-252-PUCK (7825); <a href="mailto:info@missourimavericks.com">info@missourimavericks.com</a> - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it; <a href="http://www.missourimavericks.com/">www.missourimavericks.com</a><br />
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; <a href="http://www.missourimavericks.com/">www.missourimavericks.com</a><br />
<b>Home Games played at:<br />
Independence Events Center</b>, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=19100+East+Valley+View+Parkway,+Independence,+MO+64055&daddr=19100+E+Valley+View+Pkwy,+Independence,+MO+64055&hl=en&sll=39.037593,-94.355646&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&view=map&geocode=CSVmoGgRQZ6HFZmqUwIdQj9g-g&t=m&z=16&vpsrc=0"><b>Map</b></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">KU Hockey:</span></b> <a href="http://www.kuhockey.com/">www.kuhockey.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Mizzou Hockey:</span></b> <a href="http://www.mizzouhockey.com/">www.mizzouhockey.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.kcjroutlaws.com/">www.kcjroutlaws.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.junioroutlaws.com/">www.junioroutlaws.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>14. OLYMPICS</b></span> <br />
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<b>Olympics</b>; <a href="http://www.olympic.org/">www.olympic.org</a> (official site) <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">15. ROLLER SKATING</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVH_GVnwi5YQCBMd6jdRLli7Pmc3SvVtcelE3AnYFK8VSJGGAC2KNRwUKGoqwlX21I5jObT9KKc7H3hxmePJIYlZrldT7nAR49FxnQcXZtVQK1yOuCGhmrOnBvt5ZCBX4pvWZ/s1600/Fountain+City+Roller+Derby+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVH_GVnwi5YQCBMd6jdRLli7Pmc3SvVtcelE3AnYFK8VSJGGAC2KNRwUKGoqwlX21I5jObT9KKc7H3hxmePJIYlZrldT7nAR49FxnQcXZtVQK1yOuCGhmrOnBvt5ZCBX4pvWZ/s200/Fountain+City+Roller+Derby+logo.png" width="200" /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Fountain City Roller Derby </span>(formerly Dead Girl Derby)</b> is a skater-owned and -operated organization formed in 2010 operating an amateur roller derby league; dynamic, motivated and hard-working skaters who train hard, strive to spread their love of roller derby and aim be give back to the Kansas City community; can be found around town volunteering for local charities and holding fundraisers.<br />
<b>B & D Skate Center</b>, 4720 NW Gateway Ave, KCMO 64150; <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/13903+S+Noland+Ct,+Independence,+MO+64055/@39.0537621,-94.4195167,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87c0e2bf69386c37:0x19e08a3cde1b7e23!8m2!3d39.053758!4d-94.417328">MAP</a>; <a href="http://www.deadgirlderby.com/">www.deadgirlderby.com</a>; <a href="mailto:contact@victrixsports.com">contact@victrixsports.com</a>; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FountainCityRollerDerby">Facebook Page</a>; <a href="http://fountaincityrollerderby.com/">fountaincityrollerderby.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Kansas City Roller Warriors</span></b> is KC's premiere all-female roller derby league. some of KC's speediest, sexiest ladies, The Kansas City Roller Warriors promises to capture your heart and then skate all over it. Ticket Outlets (? please call to reconfirm): Winnwood Skate Center , 4426 NE Winn Road, KCMO, (816) 452-1171 or Birdies (116 west 18th street, KCMO); (913) 636-7894; <a href="http://www.kcrollerwarriors.com/"><b>www.kcrollerwarriors.com/</b></a><b> </b><br />
<b>Roller Warriors Home Season Schedule</b><br />
All bouts will begin at 7pm, Municipal Auditorium, 301 W 13th St, KCMO 64105, unless noted otherwise; <a href="http://www.kcrollerwarriors.com/tickets.html">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE!</a>; Group tickets: <a href="mailto:info@kcrollerwarriors.com">info@kcrollerwarriors.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>16. MEN's RUGBY</b></span><br />
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<b>Heart of America Rugby Union</b>, signups, <a href="http://www.hoarfu.com/">www.hoarfu.com</a><br />
?? This schedule may or may not be correct...sometimes does not reflect respective team schedules...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Rugby Football Club</span></b> (<span style="font-size: large;"><b>KCRFC</b></span>), Hotline: (816) 527-0880; <a href="http://www.kcrugby.org/">www.kcrugby.org</a><br />
Recruitment: <a href="mailto:harry_kuan@hotmail.com">Harry Kuan</a>, 816-805-4328<br />
All home games will be played at Seymour Rugby Park (at I-29/I-35 exit Front Street. Seymour Park is one mile S. of Isle of Capri Casino, SW of the intrastate and West of the River.)<br />
Kickoff at Seymour Park is 1pm, unless noted otherwise<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Merger </span></b>effective September 6, 2008-The <b>Johnson County Sundogs Rugby Club</b> and the <b>Kansas City Blues Rugby Club</b>. The combined organization retains the identities of both of these well established Clubs, and the expanded entity has registered within USA Rugby under the existing name of the Kansas City Blues Rugby Club, Inc. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kansas City Blues</b></span>> Rugby Club, <a href="http://www.kcblues.org/">www.kcblues.org</a> <br />
Recruitment: Chris 'Bubba' George: 913.626.1069; <a href="mailto:kcbluesrecruiting@hotmail.com">kcbluesrecruiting@hotmail.com</a><br />
Spring Practice Begins 1/11/09 <a href="http://www.kcblues.org/s/665/images/editor_documents/2009%20Winter_Spring%20Training%20Schedule.pdf">Click here for details (.pdf)</a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Johnson County Sundogs</b></span> Rugby Club is a Division II (D2 on the schedule) Rugby Club in the Heart of America Rugby Football Union. County Rugby has a colorful and successful past that began in the fall of 1975 in Johnson County. Some Rugby players from K-State decided to create a club in the Johnson County area, and County Rugby was born. Currently County Rugby Club is based out of Olathe, and its membership is comprised of Ruggers from all over the K.C. metro area<br />
<b>practice and play</b>: the North East corner of Santa-Fe and Mur-Len, just behind The Other Place bar & grill, Olathe; <a href="http://www.sundogrugby.com/default.aspx?pid=3380">Directions</a><br />
For match and practice information: Coach Scott Adamson; <a href="mailto:t.scott.adamson@gmail.com">t.scott.adamson@gmail.com</a> <br />
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All home games will be played at ? TBA ? unless noted otherwise <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Northland Rugby Football Club</span></b>; <a href="http://www.northlandrugby.org/">www.northlandrugby.org</a> (under construction?) or <a href="http://www.northlandrugby.com/">www.northlandrugby.com</a>; <a href="http://www.northlandrugby.org/contactinfo.htm">contact us</a>; <br />
Recruitment: If you are interested in playing on an OPEN date <a href="http://www.northlandrugby.org/contactinfo.htm">click here</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.northlandrugby.org/map.htm">directions</a> to practice field (Park Hill Middle School) and game field (Hodge Park)<br />
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<a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=82175616"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City Rogues Rugby</span></b></a> Football Club <a href="http://kcrogues.ruggerspace.com/">http://kcrogues.ruggerspace.com</a><br />
Wayne Nichols: <a href="mailto:KCRUGBY7@Yahoo.com">KCRUGBY7@Yahoo.com</a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>17. WOMEN's RUGBY</b></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kansas City Jazz</b></span>; <a href="http://www.kcjazzrugby.com/">www.kcjazzrugby.com</a><br />
Recruitment: Sara Woods: 913-526-7422; <a href="mailto:woods_sara@hotmail.com">woods_sara@hotmail.com</a>; experienced players and interested female athletes including those without prior rugby experience<br />
<b>Looking for Coaches:</b><br />
The Kansas City Jazz is now accepting applications from now until December 15, 2008 for coaches at all levels: high school, backs coaches, forwards coaches, head coaches, assistant coaches. Coaching references will be required. Updated application to be attached shortly - in the meantime, please send all coaching inquiries, resumes, and references to <a href="mailto:woods_sara@hotmail.com">woods_sara@hotmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:mahlers-estes@abmaintenance.com">mahlers-estes@abmaintenance.com</a>; <a href="mailto:bateska@gmail.com">bateska@gmail.com</a> with reference to "KC Jazz Rugby Coaches" in the subject line.”<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">18. INDOOR SOCCER</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Missouri Comets</span></b> Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL);4801 Cliffs Drive, Ste 300, Independence, MO 64055; 816.478.BALL (2255); Fax: 816.478.7843; <a href="http://www.cometsindoorsoccer.com/">www.cometsindoorsoccer.com</a><br />
<b>Home Games played at:<br />
Independence Events Center</b>, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=19100+East+Valley+View+Parkway,+Independence,+MO+64055&daddr=19100+E+Valley+View+Pkwy,+Independence,+MO+64055&hl=en&sll=39.037593,-94.355646&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&view=map&geocode=CSVmoGgRQZ6HFZmqUwIdQj9g-g&t=m&z=16&vpsrc=0"><b>Map</b></a> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>19. OUTDOOR SOCCER</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sporting Kansas City</b></span>, Major Soccer League (MSL); 1-888-4KC-GOAL (1-888-452-4625); 1-913-387-3400; <a href="http://www.sportingkc.com/">www.sportingkc.com</a><br />
<b>Home Games played at:<br />
Sporting Park</b>, One Sporting Way, Kansas City, KS 66111, just off I-435 at State Avenue West (Exit 13B); <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Sporting+Park,+Sporting+Way,+Kansas+City,+KS+66111&hl=en&ll=39.121854,-94.823492&spn=0.009722,0.021136&sll=39.122741,-94.824946&sspn=0.009722,0.021136&oq=SportingOne+Sporting+Way,+Kansas+City,+KS+66111&hq=Sporting+Park,+Sporting+Way,+Kansas+City,+KS+66111&t=m&z=16"><b>MAP</b></a><br />
Season Ticket Member Email: <a href="mailto:clientservices@SportingKC.com">clientservices@SportingKC.com</a><br />
Sporting Club Membership Email: <a href="mailto:support@sportingmembership.com">support@sportingmembership.com</a><br />
Customer Service Email: <a href="mailto:customer.service@SportingKC.com">customer.service@SportingKC.com</a><br />
<b>Training Center:</b> Swope Park, 6310 Lewis Road, Kansas City, MO 64132; <a href="http://www.google.com/maps?q=6310+Lewis+Road,+Kansas+City,+MO+64132&hl=en&ll=39.014416,-94.520702&spn=0.016005,0.027423&hnear=6310+Lewis+Rd,+Kansas+City,+Missouri+64133&t=m&z=15&vpsrc=6">MAP</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>20. TENNIS</b></span> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Kansas City Explorers</span></b> Home games, Barney Allis Plaza (multi-purpose/tennis center.) The venue seats 2600 fans-1832 bleacher seats and 768 VIP Box seats; baseline seating available; All home matches will begin at 7:35pm, unless noted otherwise; Gates will open 1 ½ hours prior to the start of the match; 816-513-5630; <a href="mailto:jeff@kcexplorers.com">jeff@kcexplorers.com</a>, <a href="http://www.kcexplorers.com/">www.kcexplorers.com</a>; <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments</span></b><br />
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(held in January) - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Open" title="Australian Open"><b>Australian Open</b></a>, which is played on hard courts; held each year at Melbourne Park<br />
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(held over two weeks between mid-May and early June) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Open" title="French Open"><b>French Open</b></a>; played on clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France,<br />
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(held annually from late June to early July) - <a href="http://www.wimbledon.org/"><b>Wimbledon</b></a> began in 1877 and is the oldest tennis championship in the world; held in the London suburb of Wimbledon, England; played on grass; regarded to be the most prestigious tennis tournament in the World; calendared so that it ends on a Sunday early in July after beginning on the Monday 13 days earlier<br />
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(held annually in Aug and Sept over a two-week period (the weeks before and after Labor Day weekend)) - <a href="http://www.usopen.org/"><b>The US Open tennis tournament</b></a>, which is played on hard courts; began in 1881, the highest-attended annual sporting event in the world; consists of five championships: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles, with additional tournaments for senior, junior, and wheelchair players. Since 1978, the tournament has been played on acrylic hard court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the Queens borough of New York City; final-set tiebreaks <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">++++++++++++++++++++</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>21. VOLLEYBALL</b></span><br />
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(Mid December)-<a href="http://www.ncaa.com/championships/volleyball-women/d1">NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship</a>;<br />
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(early April) <a href="http://www.nirsa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Sports/Volleyball/Collegiate_Volleyba.htm" target="_blank">National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Volleyball Championships</a><br />
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<b>UMKC Kangaroos</b> Volleyball Home Games, Swinney Recreation Center, 5080 Holmes Rd., KCMO; 7pm; $5 for adults; $3 for youth 18 and under; 816.235.1611; <a href="http://www.umkc.edu/" target="_blank">www.umkc.edu</a><br />
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