Jackson County Parks + Rec Gears Up For Annual “Trip the Light Fantastic”

Jackson County Parks + Rec Gears Up For Annual “Trip the Light Fantastic”

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By popular demand, “Trip the Light Fantastic” returns to Jackson County on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Bicycle enthusiasts will enjoy a magical 4.5-mile ride up to and through the more than 175 lighted, animated displays that make up Jackson County’s 31th Annual Christmas…

Breakfast For Champions

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The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is highlighting the spirit of entrepreneurship by hosting its annual Breakfast for Champions on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. The event is from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy., and is open…

Boos, Barks & Badges Costume Contest Draws A Crowd

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By Julie Cook Events & Promotions Director Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street hosted its annual Boos, Barks & Badges Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 27th. The event began at 9 a.m. with the Costume Contest in City Hall Plaza, featuring categories for…

Mistletoe Madness One-Stop Shopping Event

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Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation is hosting Mistletoe Madness once again, your chance to cross names off your gift list in one stop! The two-day event will be held Friday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 3…

LSFD Assists National Association Of Pupil Transportation’s Conference With Bus Burn Demonstration

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On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the Lee’s Summit Fire Department, in conjunction with the National Association of Pupil Transportation’s (NAPT) annual conference will conduct a “school bus burning” demonstration at Lee’s Summit Fire Station 7 from 1 p.m. to approximately 4 p.m.…

Raytown High School’s Departments Of Music And Theatre Present Working

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Raytown High School’s Departments of Music and Theatre will present Working. The show will run Nov. 15-17 at 7 p.m. in the Raytown High School Auditorium. Working is a musical about working people and their jobs. Comprised of songs and monologues, this…

ReDiscover Hosts Take A Bite Out Of Stigma: A Culinary Experience

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ReDiscover invites Kansas City to join them for Take a Bite Out of Stigma: A Culinary Experience on Friday, November 2nd at The Marriott Downtown. During this fundraiser more than 400 food-loving guests will enjoy cocktails and bites from Kansas City’s finest…

LSHS Grad Starring In Touring Friends Musical

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Mallory Herrmann [email protected] One of Lee’s Summit’s own is costarring in the touring production of FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, a musical that “lovingly lampoons TV’s Friends.” Tyler Fromson, who graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 2010, plays Ross Geller, the paleontology…

Jackson County Republicans Hold Barbeque And Auction

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One hundred and twenty-five hungry Jackson County Republicans met in Lee’s Summit, Sunday, October 21, 2018, for a great barbeque lunch and auction. Dr. Bud Hertzog was Master of Ceremonies as professional Republican auctioneers called the auction. Over $4,000 was raised for…

Lee’s Summit Drug Take-Back October 27

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More than six million Americans misuse controlled prescription drugs, according to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The study shows that a majority of abused prescriptions are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The…