Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 15, 2007
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
10th Annual 'A Taste of Leawood' Event
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!
Tickets are selling fast and last year the event sold out, so be sure to purchase your tickets today! 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
Your Best Years Skin Rejuvenation Center Ribbon Cutting
Jun. 20, 2007, 4:45pm at
Your Best Years Skin Rejuvenation Center,
5341 W. 151st St., Leawood, 66224
Come join us as we welcome Your Best Years Skin Rejuvenation Center as a new member of the Leawood Chamber. The ribbon will be cut at 4:45 pm, followed by their VIP Open House.
After Hours Networking
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.
Leawood Community Events
Art Special Event
Jun. 15, 2007 at
Leawood Fine Art,
11843 Roe, (Located in Camelot Court at 119th & Roe), Leawood, 66211
Contact: Karen Albert – 913-338-4999
Weblink: http://www.leawoodfineart.com
Leawood Fine Arts invites you to join us for our Summer Open House on June 15th and 16th. We are featuring stunning new works of art from the renowned Phoenix Art Group. Join us for the opening reception on Friday evening June 15th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and Saturday June 16th from 10-5. Enjoy unique original works of art, music and refreshments.
Leawood Fine Art is located at 11843 Roe Avenue, Leawood KS 66211 in the Camelot Court Center. For additional details please contact us at 913-338-4999 and visit our website www.leawoodfineart.com.
Leawood Fine Art specializes in fine works of art by local, regional, and international artists, unique art glass, custom mirrors, and quality custom framing.
Town Art Show
Jun. 15, 2007 at
Town Center Plaza,
5000 W. 119th St., (Between Nall & Roe on 119th Street), Leawood, 66219
Contact: Sue Hunter – shunter1@kc.rr.com 816-444-4284
Cost: Free to public, rain or shine Weblink: http://www.townart.org
If you enjoy original art, food and music, then you will not want to miss the 9th Annual Town Art Show!
This year, the Town Art Show will display original art presented by 130 Artists who will compete against one another for thousands of dollars in prize money. After the award process, the show will open to the public starting on Friday June 15 through Sunday June 17, when the Artists offer for sale the works presented in the competition. The Art Show will take place at Town Center Plaza in Leawood Kansas. A food court will be provided, so visitors can enjoy food and beverages while walking the aisles.
The official hours are as follows:
Friday, June 15 - 4:00pm to 8pm
Saturday, June 16 - 10:00am to 8pm
Sunday, June 17 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
All booth and jury fees paid by the participating artists as well as all charitable contributions raised at the Show will be passed on to the benefactor; The Parkinson's Association of the Heartland. A number of gifts donated from participating artists will be disbursed via a drawing available to all those who attend the show. All proceeds from the drawing go to Parkinson Foundation ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
RONNI WARD, SINGER/SONG WRITER, PERFORMS
Jun. 15, 2007, 7:30pm at
Paint Glaze & Fire,
127th & Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Debbie Wright – paintglazefire@aol.com 913-661-2529
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.paintglazeandfire.com
Join us once again for "Poetry & Grace...with a touch of Soul & Rock 'n Roll" as we present singer, songwriter Ronni Ward. Listen to the music, paint if you want and enjoy your favorite beverage. Our full service coffee bar offers chai tea, fruit smoothies, espresso, lattes and MORE!
Health Fair 2007
Jun. 16, 2007, 10:00am at
His & Her Fitness, LLC,
5328 W 151st St, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Christina Larson – hisandherfitness@gmail.com 913 2067645
Cost: only 10.00 if you would like to do the CPR class
Chiropratic, massage, CPR class, Self Defense, body fat assesment, and much much more!!
News & Announcements
Leawood Chamber Membership Renewals for May 2007
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.
40 Sardines www.40sardines.com
Angel Watchers Pet Sitting Service, LLC
Caribou Coffee www.cariboucoffee.com
CCMG www.ccmgpayroll.com
Centriq Foss Training www.centriqfoss.com
Clare Bridge www.assisted.com
Fastsigns of Overland Park www.fastsigns.com/20
FitnessQuest www.fitnessquestkc.com
Glen G. Beal, J.D., C.P.A., P.C. ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Terrace on the Green
Terrace on the Green is a new venue, located on the lush and beautiful IronHorse Golf Course. This gorgeous event space is nestled in the middle of prestigious Leawood, Kansas.
With patio views of the award winning IronHorse Golf Course, this is the perfect facility for a wedding, reception, conference, or various other functions. To tour the facility or book an event, call Monica Toepfer at 913-647-5397 or visit the web site below!
May 2007 Member Orientation Class Photo
Front row, l to r: Leane Svoboda, Fulk Chiropractic; Anab Abdulahi, Anab's Insurance Agency; Brittania Sisson, Chris Cakes Kitchen; Kelly Wertz, Waddell & Reed; Shawn Kinkade, Aspire Business Development, Inc.
2nd row, l to r: Dr. Rev. Clayton Smith, United Methodist Church of the Resurrection; Jon Goodman, IBT, Inc.; Nicole Daney, Daney Appraisal, LLC; Caroline Smith, Action Coach; Barrie Couture, The Coffman Group; Grant Gooding, The Business Brokerage Group; Dr. Brandon Hunter, Hunter Family Vision, PA
Member Profile
Hunter Family Vision was founded in 2006 in Leawood, Kansas by Dr. Brandon Hunter with the mission to provide people-first eye care. Hunter Family Vision is a full service eye care facility. They provide vision and eye health evaluations, contact lens care, prescription eyeglasses and emergency eye care.
Hunter Family Vision's mission is to enhance their patient’s quality of life through eye care education, personalized service, and superior products. By investing in new technology for clinical eye care, continuing medical education for doctors, staff training, a wide variety of optical lenses, frames and contact lenses, Hunter Family Vision seeks to become your family's eye care practice for life.
Hunter Family Vision
13440 Roe Avenue
Leawood, KS 66209
913.681.8555 phone
913.681.8568 fax
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