13th Annual Electronics Recycling Event

13th Annual Electronics Recycling Event

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September 7, 2024 The annual electronics recycling event at Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church will be on Saturday, Sep. 14 at 8 a.m. until 12 noon. It will be in the parking lot of the church at Gate 1 and 28901…

How To Help Your Kids Prepare For A Cyber-Safe School Year

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September 7, 2024 By Burton KelsoThe Technology Expert In today’s digital age, you must equip your children with the knowledge and tools to navigate the online world safely. Students age 5 to 80 need to understand they are targets of cyber crooks…

Who Was George S. Patton? And, Why Does It Matter?

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September 7, 2024 By Dan W. Hall What have we Americans learned from history these last 85 years? It would seem very little based on a recent conversation my wife and I had at breakfast recently. Like many of you reading this,…

Southland CAPS Students Compete At National Educators Rising Competition

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September 7, 2024 Five Southland CAPS Education Exploration students attended the Educators Rising National Competition in Washington D.C. over the summer. Students who attended nationals in D.C. are pictured in this photo. From left to right: Erin S., Ali H., Kentasia B.,…

2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League Registration Now Open

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September 7, 2024 Registration for the 2024 Raytown Youth Basketball League is open now through September 27 online at raytown.mo.us/parks. Practices will be once a week (Monday – Thursday) starting November 6th. Coaches will notify participants near the end of October with…

REF Trivia Night

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September 7, 2024 The Raytown Educational Foundation’s annual trivia night has a new month and a new location. This year they will host this event on Saturday, Sep. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Southwood United Church of Christ located at 7904…

Alex Kolster To Perform With Kansas City Chorale

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September 7, 2024 Raytown High School choral director Alex Kolster has been invited to join The Kansas City Chorale as a tenor for the 2024-2025 concert season. The Kansas City Chorale is a 24-member professional vocal ensemble based in Kansas City, Missouri.…

The Gardens At Unity Village

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September 7, 2024 As the summer winds down, so does the free garden workshop series at the produce market at the Gardens at Unity Village. The final presentation on Saturday, Sept. 14 will be on pollinators and will feature a butterfly puddler…

Travelin’ Trunk Finds A Home

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September 7, 2024 The newest acquisition by the Lone Jack Historical Society has quite a story to tell. Lone Jack Historical Society volunteer, the late Stephanie Dyer, discussed with descendants of a Jackson County pioneer the importance of the Lone Jack Civil…

It’s Tomato Time! Enjoy The Best Of Fresh And Canned

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September 7, 2024 Tomatoes are the quintessential summer fruit. Yes, in the botanical world, they are fruit (flowers and seeds), but they are commonly known as vegetables. Beyond the identity crisis, tomatoes are packed with good nutrition— a vital choice to include…