MCPL Summer Library Program Kicks Off May 26

MCPL Summer Library Program Kicks Off May 26

staff2 May 28, 2020

May 26, 2020 Mid-Continent Public Library is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its annual Summer Library Program, which encourages children to remain intellectually engaged while they are out of the classroom. From May 26 through July 31, participating kids and…

Summit Grill And StrongBox Wealth Host Virtual Cooking Show Benefit

staff2 May 9, 2020

May 9, 2020 StrongBox Wealth and Summit Grill have teamed up to present Cooking for a Cause with Summit Grill and South of Summit Taqueria & Tequila’s Executive Chef Conrad Barbera on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. to raise awareness for…

Lee’s Summit to Cancel Legacy Blast Fireworks

admin May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020 Mallory [email protected] In anticipation of the continuing ripple effect from the novel coronavirus, the city will be canceling the Fourth of July Legacy Blast fireworks display. City Manager Steve Arbo suggested this week that the city should not finalize…

Virtual Wellness Walk Promotes Mental Health Awareness And Suicide Prevention

staff2 April 18, 2020

April 18, 2020 Lee’s Summit CARES, in partnership with the LSR-7 High Schools, have redesigned their annual suicide prevention and mental-health awareness event to allow for social distancing this spring. A Virtual Wellness Walk, scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. April 25,…

Whiteman Air Force Base cancels 2020 Wings Over Whiteman

admin March 20, 2020

March 20, 2020 WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Whiteman Air Force Base’s 2020 Wings Over Whiteman Air and Space Show, originally scheduled for June 13 and 14, is now cancelled. Base officials cancelled the large, public event to better confront the…

Pancakes For Patriots Postponed

staff2 March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020 Sorry to report Pancakes for Patriots is being postponed in the best interest of the community. Tickets will be honored, and a later date will be posted. Thanks for understanding.

COVID-19 Impact on FIRST Events

admin March 12, 2020

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) made the announcement today they have suspended of the current FIRST season and the cancellation of both Championship events. March 12, 2020 Dear friends, colleagues & partners, It is with deep disappointment that…

Downtown Lee’s Summit cancels Emerald Isle Parade

admin March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020 By Julie Cook | Events & Promotions Director Increased calls for inclement weather, combined with growing concerns over COVID-19 have led us to believe the best decision for both parade participants and spectators is to cancel the parade. “This…

Emerald Isle Parade Will Float Through Downtown Lee’s Summit On March 14th

staff2 March 7, 2020

March 7, 2020 By Julie Cook Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early at the Emerald Isle Parade in Downtown Lee’s Summit on Saturday, March 14th. This community tradition, now in its 15th year, is hosted by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street and presented…

Mid-Continent Public Library Hosts Championship Spelling Bee

staff2 March 5, 2020

Local Students Compete in Jackson-Clay County Bee, Winner to Advance to Nationals Mid-Continent Public Library is proud to host the 2020 Jackson-Clay County Spelling Bee for students in grades 8 and under, which will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at…