Lee’s Summit History Museum News

Lee’s Summit History Museum News

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June 3, 2023 Members and guests are invited to the Friday, June 9th membership meeting at the History Museum. A presentation on the Quindaro Historic Site and Underground Railroad will be shared by Lucinda Adams, Executive Director of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage…

Celebrate Spring At Missouri Town Living History Museum

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Enjoy a day filled with period music, dancing, food, crafts, games and more at the Missouri Town Spring Jamboree on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Missouri Town Living History Museum, 8010 East Park Road, Lee’s Summit,…

Monica’s School Of Dance Showstopper Champions

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May 27, 2023 Students from Monica’s School of Dance recently competed at the Showstopper Regional Dance Competition held at the KCI Expo Center. There were over 1,200 entries for the three day event. Monica Renwick (Owner and Choreographer) brought 65 routines which…

Local Author Wins Special Honor From Nautilus Book Awards

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May 27, 2023 “The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened Leadership” by Jim Blake has won a SILVER Award in the Business and Leadership category of the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards. Blake is the CEO of Unity World Headquarters, located at…

2023 Downtown Days Sports Booth Preview

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May 27, 2023 By Fred Liggettsports.lstribune08@gmail.com The annual Downtown Days Festival is set to take over the Downtown Lee’s Summit area June 2-4. The popular event returns to offer festival goers live music, arts and crafts, an array of kids’ street attractions,…

Downtown Days Street Closures

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May 27, 2023 Downtown Days is quickly approaching and here is some important information regarding street closures: TUESDAY, May 30: SW Main Street from Second to Fourth Streets will close at 5 pm. Carnival rides will begin moving into the street at…

Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery To Host Memorial Day Service

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May 20, 2023 Remembering is Part of the Healing The public is invited join Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery on Monday, May 29th at 11 a.m. at the cemetery located at 12700 SE Raytown Road in Kansas City, as they host their…

Central Missouri Repertory To Present Children’s Touring Production “Robin Hood”

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May 20, 2023 By Janice PhelanCommunications and Marketing University of Central Missouri-Missouri Innovation Campus Entering its 39th season of live children’s touring theatre productions, University of Central Missouri (UCM) Repertory Theatre (CMR) will present “Robin Hood” by Kathryn Schultz Miller at numerous…

Lee’s Summit Parks And Recreation Now Offers Free 3-Wheel Bicycle Rentals

staff2 May 20, 2023

May 20, 2023 Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation recently announced the purchase of four 3-wheel bikes through a grant funded by Eitas- developmental disabilities services of Jackson County. This purchase allows adults with disabilities, balance impairments, and the senior population to utilize…

Highland Park Elementary School Historical Marker Dedication

staff2 May 20, 2023

May 20, 2023 On Tuesday, May 30th at 10:30 a.m. The Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City (NSDKC) is conducting a dedication of its newest historical marker placed in the greater Kansas City area, and its second since 2018 at…