Impact Of Gun Violence Forum

Impact Of Gun Violence Forum

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By April Smith Last year a Black teenager was shot in the head when he mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell while trying to pick up his brothers. This story captured the attention of the Black Student Union “BSU” and emboldened them to…

Local Composting Facility Offers Free Compost Exclusively For Lee’s Summit Residents On Earth Day

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April 20, 2024 As Earth Day approaches, Kansas City Composting is proud to announce a special initiative exclusively for residents of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. On Monday, Apr. 22, in celebration of Earth Day, Kansas City Composting’s Lee’s Summit Facility, located at 2101…

Drug Take-Back Day

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April 20, 2024 In partnership with the Lee’s Summit Police Department, local partners, volunteers, and event sponsor First Call KC, Lee’s Summit CARES is proud to present Drug Take-Back Day. In April and October every year, a Saturday is selected by the…

City Of Lee’s Summit To Host Stream Team And RecycleFEST

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To celebrate Earth Month, the City of Lee’s Summit is hosting Stream Team and RecycleFEST to address litter in our waterways and support recycling. Stream Team will take place on April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Langsford Park, 1709 SE…

Opening Day At The Lee’s Summit Farmers Market

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April 13, 2024 The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is back, eager to offer you a wonderful assortment of locally sourced goods and produce. Get ready to fill your shopping bags with the freshest finds of the season. Opening day is Saturday,…

Mega-Kite Festival At MCC-Longview

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Metropolitan Community College’s annual Flights of Fancy Mega-Kite Festival will be held noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at MCC-Longview, 500 S.W. Longview Road, Lee’s Summit. This free, family-friendly event featuring the kites of Great American Kites & Events is a perfect way…

The Gardens At Unity Village To Open May 11

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April 13, 2024 The Gardens at Unity Village opens for the 2024 season at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at 150 NW Colbern Road and will be open Saturday mornings through September. The three-acre farm grows vegetables and has many different…

Success On The Spectrum Autism Prom

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April 13, 2024 Lee’s Summit’s Success On The Spectrum is holding a free Autism Prom on Wednesday, Apr. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bridge Space located at 210 SW Market Street in Lee’s Summit. Come and have a fun night…

Raytown’s Annual Arbor Day Celebration April 17

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April 13, 2024 On Wednesday, April 17, at 1 p.m., Raytown Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will plant a Tri-colored Beech tree at Kritser Park, 11707 E 75th Street, in celebration of Arbor Day and…

Inspiring Story About A Totally Blind Quilter Coming Your Way

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April 6, 2024 Have you heard of Diane Rose, the totally blind quilter? She will be speaking and teaching at Lee’s Summit Quilter’s Guild Monday morning, Apr. 8 at 9 a.m. She will be demonstrating how she works on a sewing machine…