Strother Brewfest Next Weekend

Strother Brewfest Next Weekend

staff2 May 5, 2019

May 4, 2019 Mallory [email protected] More than 40 breweries will be pouring beer in downtown Lee’s Summit next weekend. The Strother Brewfest will take place from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. 209 SE Main St. Participating breweries include Lee’s…

Nineteen Talented Young People Selected For June 1 Got Talent

staff2 May 4, 2019

May 4, 2019 Talented young people from throughout the metropolitan area will be featured in the ninth annual Got Talent, scheduled for 7 p.m. June 1 at the Lee’s Summit High School Performing Arts Center, 400 SE Blue Parkway. Tickets for the…

Lee’s Summit Symphony To Salute USO

staff2 May 3, 2019

By Carol Rothwell During World War II, a group of various service organizations formed the United Service Organizations, or USO, for the purpose of providing support for American troops. Their services ranged from free cigarettes and donuts to daycare to dances. Most…

Mental Health Kansas City 2019 Conference Features Internationally Known Suicide Prevention Advocates Kevin Hines And David W. Covington

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May 2, 2019 More than 500 community members will gather Friday May 3, 2019 at the Cerner Innovations Campus in Kansas City for a day-long conference focused on educating attendees about suicide prevention. The event features internationally known keynote speakers David W.…

Candlelight Vigil For Dwane Simmons Set For Tuesday, April 30 At 7 p.m.

staff2 April 29, 2019

Washburn University will host a Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, April 30th at the Kuehne Bell Tower at 7 p.m., to honor Ichabod football player Dwane Simmons. In case of rain, the vigil will be in the Memorial Union in Washburn rooms A…

One Good Meal .5k Walk

staff2 April 27, 2019

Apr. 27, 2019 One Good Meal will host a 1/2 k walk on May 4, 2019, to raise funds to help veterans and other Lee’s Summit seniors with food needs. This event will start at 8:00 am and end by 11:00 am…

Children’s Day And Sheep Shearing At Missouri Town 1855

staff2 April 27, 2019

Jackson County Parks + Rec invites you to usher in the summer with a day of fun for the entire family during its Children’s Day and Sheep Shearing festivities at Missouri Town 1855 on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Presents 38th Annual Kids Fishing Derby

staff2 April 27, 2019

It’s that time of year again for kids to show off their angling skills at Jackson County Parks + Rec’s 38th Annual Kids Fishing Derby. This family-friendly event is FREE to kids between the ages of 2 to 15 and they must…

Wellness Walk For Suicide Prevention And Mental Health Awareness

staff2 April 25, 2019

This Saturday, Apr. 27 is the Wellness Walk for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness. The event will be held at Lee’s Summit North High School from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 901 NE Douglas by the tennis courts. There will…

Dye Isn’t Just For Your Clothes (It’s For Your Walls)

staff2 April 23, 2019

Apr. 23, 2019 Mel Kelly, an artist from Raymore Missouri, uses a dye to bring vibrant hues and earthy textures together to tell a story of self-empowerment. The end result is a piece of art that looks like an old world map.…