Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — April 28, 2006

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

A Taste of Leawood 2006

Jun. 17, 2006, 7:00pm at Leawood City Hall Courtyard, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood,
Cost: Admission is $60 in advance, $70 the day of the event.

One of the area`s best events now entering its ninth year! Enjoy a casual evening of culinary splendor from the area`s finest restaurants under the stars in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard.

The jazzy blues sounds of the Dan Doran Band will fill the air as patrons enjoy wines, spirits and tantalizing selections from many area restaurant menus. We expect a crowd of 600 people to enjoy jazz and samplings of the Leawood area`s finest cuisine, beverages and spirits in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard on Saturday, June 17th from 7pm to 11pm.

Don`t miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and friends within our community!

Must be 21 to attend. Rain or shine.

For more information, please call the Chamber at (913) 498-1514.

Morning Mingling

May. 2, 2006, 8:00am at Country Club Bank, 13451 Briar Street, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost for members to attend this event.

Another chance for members, prospective members and guests to get to know each other. Pastries, door prizes and beverages will be provided!

We'll also be dedicating Country Club Bank's newest facility in Leawood with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Be sure to join us.

General Membership Meeting

May. 9, 2006, 7:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: $15 members, $17 non-members

Join Leawood Chamber members and guests for breakfast, a great time networking and education. This month we will also introduce our newest Chamber members in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a business card and a desciption from each businesses that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days. You'll have a chance to associate each new member business with the person(s) representing that business.

Our program will also feature "Super-Charged Networking". A portion of the time at this event will be dedicated soley to networking with the attendees seated at your table. We make every effort to seat you with others who are not in your industry, maximizing your ability to gain quality networking time.

Last but not least, we'll be deomonstrating some of the exiting new features of the Chamber's web site, including the Community Calendar and the News and Announcments section.

You won't want to miss this feature-packed event.

Bonefish Grill Ribbon Cutting

May. 10, 2006, 9:00am at 5021 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224

Join fellow Leawood Chamber members and Mayor Peggy Dunn as we dedicate this new dining establishment in Leawood.

After Hours Networking

May. 17, 2006, 5:00pm at Bank of Blue Valley, 13401 Mission Road, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online

Hosted by Bank of Blue Valley. Enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members in a casual, business-card-friendly social environment.

Leawood Community Events

Kansas City Symphony

Apr. 28, 2006, 8:00pm at Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, 66224
Contact: Leawood Arts Council – artscouncil@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x278
Cost: Free

The Leawood Arts Council & Country Club Bank present the Kansas City Symphony for a Pops Concert conducted by Tim Hankewich. The performance will take place at the Church of the Resurrection at 8:00 pm. Reservations are required.

Poets & Poetry

May. 4, 2006, 7:00pm at Leawod City Hall, Maple Room, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood,, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://leawood.org

If you enjoy listening to peotry or would like to read your work please attend this monthly event. We will meet the first Thursday of every month through November. Dates are May 4, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 7, October 5 and November 2.

Annual Tea Dance for those 55 yrs young & Better!

May. 4, 2006, 2:00pm at Christ the King Church, 8510 Wornall Rd, Kansas City,
Cost: A $5 donation is appreciated to benefit the South KC Meals on Wheels. Each of the 5000 meals delivered a month cost ~$5.

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Tea Dance for everyone 55 years young & Better! Enjoy the Cinco de Mayo Theme Dance & snacks with friends. Featuring the Don Accurso Orchestra.

A $5 donation is appreciated to benefit the South KC Meals on Wheels. Each of the 5000 meals delivered a month cost ~$5.

Naturally Chiropractic Open House

May. 6, 2006, 10:00am at Naturally Chiropractic, 4687 Indian Creek Pkwy, Overland Park, 66207
Contact: Dr. Catherine Leduc – drleduc@yahoo.com 913-381-2525
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.naturallychiropractic.org

Naturally Chiropractic Additional information about chiropractice, diet and nutrition will be available.

News & Announcements

Ground Breaking Event on Saturday at BVRC

Blue Valley Recreation Commission (BVRC) invites the public to a ground breaking event at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, at the BVRC Recreation Complex. The event begins with a ceremony held near the northwest corner of 137th Street and Grandview in Overland Park. Included in the ceremony is a 15-minute program and turning of soil by Sluggerrr of The Kansas City Royals, Blue Valley youth, and BVRC representatives.

The event convenes for refreshments at the main complex building, 9701 W. 137th Street. This ceremony marks the beginning of a construction project and coincides with Opening Day of the BVRC youth baseball/softball 2006 season. Improvements to baseball/softball fields include eight lighted baseball/softball fields; paved parking; six batting cages; an open, multi-use sports area; irrigation; concession stands with restrooms; and two picnic shelters. Construction began on April 20; the new fields will be available for play by May 1, 2007.

KU Edwards Campus to be site of nation’s fourth Confucius Institute

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas and China’s Ministry of Education have announced they will establish a Confucius Institute, the fourth to open in the United States, at KU’s Edwards Campus in Overland Park next month.

China’s vice minister for education, Wu Qidi (pronounced WOO CHEE-DEE) will lead a Chinese delegation to Kansas on May 4 for a dedication ceremony at the Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Road. The Confucius Institute at KU will serve communities, businesses, schools, government, nonprofit organizations and the media throughout Kansas, the Great Plains region and the United States by offering community-based Chinese language instruction, supporting the training and professional development of Chinese language teachers and promoting outreach programs on Chinese culture.

KU's Confucius Institute will occupy several offices in Regnier Hall and offer courses starting this fall. “KU was one of the first universities in this nation to establish direct exchange programs in China,” said Chancellor Robert Hemenway. “Having the Confucius Institute here reflects the strength of KU’s connection to China as well as ou ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

John Hardy Trunk Show

Mazzarese Jewelry presents a John Hardy trunk show on May 6th - 7th. One of a kind pieces and the new spring collection will be presented.

For more information, call 913-491-4111.

Shoulder Problems: How to Keep Pain out of Reach

On May 10, from 9-10 a.m. at Saint Luke's South, Dan Gurley, M.D., will discuss common causes of shoulder pain experienced by older adults such as: rotator cuff tears, impingement, tendonitis, bursitis, bone spurs, arthritis, and fractures.

He will explore prevention strategies, home remedies, non-surgical treatment, as well as surgical options for these common problems. A special section on the role of the shoulder in the golf swing will be included. The presentation will be held in Conference Rooms A & B. To register, call NurseLine at (816) 932-6220, choose option 2.

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Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514 Fax: 913-491-0134

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