REF Trivia Night

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…

Children’s Services Fund Of Jackson County Awards $32,000 To HorsePower Experiential Learning Program

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August 31, 2024 Thanks to an award from the Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County, HorsePower Experiential Learning Program (HELP) will be able to expand and serve more clients through this unique equine program designed to help young people struggling with mental-health…

Friends Of Army Aviation Hosting UH-1 Huey Ride Along Events For Greater Kansas City Area

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August 31, 2024 The Friends of Army Aviation is hosting UH-1 Huey ride along events open to the public in the greater Kansas City area Sunday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Sept. 8. The events will allow families and children the opportunity to…

Fall Open House In Downtown Lee’s Summit

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August 31, 2024 Stock up on KC Chiefs gear, fall apparel and home décor at the Fall Open House in Downtown Lee’s Summit on September 6th and 7th. Over twenty locally-owned businesses will unveil new merchandise at this seasonal shopping event to…

Jackson County Public Health Offers Free Narcan At Local Grocery Stores In Pop-Up Events

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August 31, 2024 In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) is partnering with local Hy-Vee stores to offer free opioid overdose prevention resources in Raytown and Lee’s Summit. This week, JCPH will host a pop-up resource table…

Sixth Annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run Is Sept. 20-21

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August 31, 2024 Veterans in Defense of Liberty’s® Liberty Riders of America™ Cav Division is hosting the Sixth Annual Missouri Vietnam Wall Run™. This FREE veterans statewide motorcycle event will be held on Friday – National POW/MIA Recognition Day – and Saturday,…