Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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May. 18, 2007 at
Leawood South Country Club,
12700 Overbrook Road, Leawood, 66209
Contact: The National Kidney Foundation – 913-262-1551
Cost: Single day tickets to watch championship play are $10. A specially priced advanced ticket package is available featuring 4 single day tickets for $20. Children 12 and under are free.
You won't want to miss this great opportunity to see 140 up-and-coming LPGA golfers as they compete for the right to play in the LPGA Tour next year in the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Golf Championship.
Championship play for this National Kidney Foundation event is scheduled for May 18-20th at Leawood South Country Club.
Single day tickets to watch championship play are $10. A specially advanced ticket package is available featuring 4 single day tickets for $20. Children 12 and under are free. For information or tickets call 913-262-1551 or visit www.kidneyksmo.org.
The Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship presented by Zurich is part of the Duramed FUTURES Tour, the official developmental tour of the LPGA.
Jun. 16, 2007, 7:00pm at
Leawood City Hall Courtyard,
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Chamber Staff – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Cost: $65 in advance, $70 at the door(if available). Tickets also on sale @ State Line Hy-Vee & Town Center Plaza office.
'A Taste of Leawood,' one of the area's premier events, is now entering its tenth year! Enjoy a casual evening of music, spirits and culinary splendor from the area's finest establishments under the stars in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard.
The sounds of the Dan Doran Band will fill the air as patrons enjoy wines, spirits and tantalizing selections from the following: 40 Sardines, Atlanta Bread Company, Bonefish Grill, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, Bristol Seafood Grill, Cactus Grill, Caribou Coffee, Cheeseburger In Paradise, CoCo Bolo's, Harry & David, Hereford House, Leawood Hy-Vee Catering, Let's Dish, Longhorn Steakhouse, McAlister's Deli, On the Border, Paddy O'Quigley's, Plaza III The Steakhouse, & Yahooz. Also, special thanks to Pepsi Americas.
Event attendees will also have the opportunity to enter a drawing for gift certificates from these fine establishments!
Tickets are on sale NOW at the Chamber office, State Line Hy-Vee and the Town Center Plaza office!
Only 300 tickets are still available for this event, so get your tickets early! To reserve your tickets immediately, use the link below.
You may contact the Chamber staff at (913) 498-1514 or send us an e-mail at chamber@leawoodchamber.org, if you would like more information or to purchase tickets.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and friends within our community, while enjoying Leawood's finest! Make sure you invite your friends, neighbors, business associates & collegues as well!
Attendees must be 21 to attend. This is a rain or shine event and tickets are non-refundable.
Platinum Sponsors
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann PC - Commerce Bank
Hoefer Wysocki Architects - M&I Bank
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town & Country Bank
Standard Beverage Corporation
Souvenir Glass Sponsor
Sunrise Assisted Living
May. 30, 2007, 8:00am at
Leawood Chamber of Commerce,
1st floor conference room, 4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Cost: Free for Chamber members.
If you are a new representative for an existing Chamber Member or are a representative for a brand new Member, we welcome you to join us for our informative Member Orientation.
This is your chance to meet the staff, representatives from the Board, representatives from the Ambassador Committee and fellow Chamber members. Learn the history of the Chamber and ways to maximize the value of your membership. Enjoy continental breakfast, coffee and conversation! Please bring your business cards and be prepared to introduce yourself!
Jun. 27, 2007, 5:00pm at
Leawood Fine Art,
11843 Roe (Camelot Court), Leawood, 66211
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. There may be a nominal charge for guests to attend.
Enjoy viewing fine art and networking with Leawood Chamber members and 'future' members in a casual, business-card-friendly environment at Leawood Fine Art.
There will be great door prizes, food & beverages, and of course the area's best networking. You'll want to be sure to attend!
The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, June 25th.
Jul. 10, 2007, 8:00am at
Marillac Center,
8000 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and a continental-style breakfast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes. The reservation deadline is July 6th.
There is no cost to attend this event.
May. 18, 2007, 3:00pm at
Overland Park International Trade Center,
6800 W 115th Street, Overland Park, 66211
Contact: Carla – carla@tandcsgiftsandmore.com 913-972-3577
Cost: TBD
Family Celebration Expo - Vendors will focus on health/fitness/nutrition, Beauty, Crafts, Jewelry & Kids.
May. 18, 2007, 7:00pm at
ARTichokes,
10557 Mission Road, Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.artichokeskc.com
Matt Shoaf will be playing his saxophone at ARTichokes, this Friday night!
May. 19, 2007, 10:00am at
Ironwoods Park,
147th & Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.leawood.org
The Leawood Foundation, the Historic Commission and the Art in Public Places Initiative of the Leawood Arts Council will dedicate "Praire Lessons" a life-sized bronze sculpture to honor educators.
Meet internationally acclaimed artist Dennis Smith. Festivities will follow at the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse.
May. 19, 2007, 10:00am at
Historic Oxford Schoolhouse,
147th & Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.com 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.leawood.org
Fun for the whole family! Children will be able to make their own sculptures from clay, help hand-crank homemade ice cream. Take an old-time photo in period costumes.
Music provided by the Klamm Jamboree Band. Refreshments will be served.
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation set up a fund called The Greensburg, Kansas, We All Care Fund to help the residents of Greensburg, who have suffered great loss in their community. All money donated will be distributed to agencies in Greensburg that are helping with tornado relief efforts.
If you would like to make a donation online, use the following link.
Donate to The Greensburg, Kansas, We All Care Fund.
To make a donation by phone, call the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's Donor services Center at 816-842-7444.
To make a donation by mail, please make the check payable to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and specify in the memo the donation is for the Greensburg, Kansas, We All Care Fund. Checks should be mailed to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, 1055 Broadway, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO, 64105.
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Raising Future Leaders is a local grassroots project aimed at providing relief to children in Africa who have lost their parents to AIDS.
Rasing Future Leaders will be throwing a party in Leawood City Park to celebrate the last day of school with bouncers, sno-cones, cotton candy, games, etc.
100% of the proceeds will benefit our project in Zimbabwe.
Be sure to consider these businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.
You can learn more about these businesses by following the provided links, or go to http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm
for a complete listing of Leawood Chamber member businesses and their contact information.
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