Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 4, 2010
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
'A Taste of Leawood' ~ Only one week left to buy tickets!
Jun. 12, 2010, 7:00 at
Leawood City Hall Courtyard,
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, Education Committ 66211
Cost: Ticket Price $65 plus tax in advance, $70 plus tax at the door (if available). MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND!
Savor the Summer at the 2010 A Taste of Leawood Event!
Tempt your palate with delectable food and beverage samplings from 24 area establishments at one location! Back by popular demand, the band Souled Out will be performing at this year's event.
View Restaurants Scheduled to Participate
Extend the fun all summer long by taking home your souvenir wine glass and a gift bag full of treats, including valuable vouchers with savings of over $150! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and friends within our community all while enjoying Leawood's finest! Make sure you invite your friends, neighbors, business associates, and colleagues as well!
The ticket price includes:
Enjoying extraordinary cuisine all evening long
5 drink tickets
The Souled Out Band
Complimentary soda and water
Souvenir gift bag
Souvenir wine glass
Attendees MUST BE 21 to ATTEND. This is a rain or shine event and tickets are non-refundable.
TABLE HOST SPONSORSHIPS are still available! Use this premier event as a way to say "thank you" to your best clients or employees. The sponsorship includes a reserved table with signage and 10 admissions. For additional information, contact Stephanie at 913-498-1514, ext 3.
Want to extend your evening? Check out the A Taste of Leawood package deal at Aloft Leawood!!
Click on the link below to reserve your room and A Taste of Leawood tickets. $219 price includes room and two tickets.
Aloft Leawood A Taste of Leawood Package Deal.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Brookdale Senior Living - Grand Court, Sweet Life at Grand Court & Town Village Leawood
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Commerce Bank, NA
Menorah Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town & Country Bank
Town Center Plaza
GOLD SPONSORS
Bank of Blue Valley ~ Country Club Bank, N.A.
DEMDACO, Inc. ~ Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City Power & Light ~ M&I Bank
Saint Luke's South ~ Sullivan's Steakhouse
SILVER SPONSORS
American Companion Care ~ Clawson Benefit Concepts
Park Place ~ Sun Publicaitons
Souvenir Gift Bag Sponsor
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
By purchasing tickets online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
All tickets purchased June 3rd - June 11th can be picked up at WILL CALL the evening of Saturday, June 12th.
If you would like your tickets before the event, you may pick them up at the Chamber office, located at 4707 W. 135th Street, Suite 270, Leawood, KS 66224.
— Register OnlineRibbon Cutting - His & Her Fitness
Jun. 17, 2010, 4:00 at
His & Her Fitness,
5328 W. 151st Street, Leawood, After Hrs Networking 66224
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Come join us at His & Her Fitness to celebrate the expansion of their location at 151st & Nall. Mayor Dunn will assist us in cutting the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!
Visit their web site at www.hisandherfitness.net for more information.
Ribbon Cutting - Cafe Roux
Jun. 24, 2010, 4:00 at
Cafe Roux,
(Park Place), 11554 Ash St., Leawood, Ribbon Cutting 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Come join us in welcoming Cafe Roux as a new member of the Leawood Chamber and the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new restaurant. Mayor Dunn will assist us in cutting the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!
Visit their web site at www.thecaferoux.com for more information.
After Hours Networking
Jun. 30, 2010, 5:00 at
Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard,
3832 West 95th Street, Leawood, Other 66206 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. Guests $10 (paid in advance) or call the Chamber office for guest pass at 913-498-1514.
MEMBERS use the link below to register:
This is one "sweet" event that you won't want to miss, hosted by Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard!!
Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members, "treat" yourself with some great Leawood Chamber networking.
Chamber members use the link below to register today!
NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 913-498-1514 TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT or send an
email to pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.
Registration deadline is Monday, June 28th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!
Leawood Community Events
Walk to Remember
Jun. 5, 2010, 9:00am at
Avila University,
11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, 64145
Contact: Mary Zahner Bauer – mbauer@kchospice.org 816-276-2625
Cost: Please visit web site for event cost and additional information. Weblink: http://www.kansascityhospice.org/AboutUs/Event.asp?Key=377&~=
The third annual Walk to Remember is a day of family fun benefiting Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care. Participants can celebrate the life of a loved one by walking as little or as much as desired. Linger at the memory garden to remember a loved one. Individuals can raise additional funds for Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, and prizes will be given to those who raise the most money.
Big Slick Celebrity Poker Tournament & Party
Jun. 5, 2010, 1:00pm at
Harrah's North Kansas City Casino & Hotel,
One Riverboat Dr., North Kansas City, 64116
Contact: Megan Day – mmday@cmh.edu 816-346-1344
Cost: See web site for ticket cost and sponsorship options. Weblink: http://www.bigslickkc.org
Join KC's own funny men Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis as they go all in to benefit area children with medical needs.
They'll kick things off with a celebrity poker tournament, where the grand prize winner will earn a seat at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.
Afterwards, enjoy a “surprise-filled” night with your hosts, Rob, Paul, and Jason plus many of their Hollywood cronies and fun Kansas City celebrities.
The Big Slick Party in the VooDoo Lounge includes drink tickets, hors d'oeuvres, music, auctions, and entertainment by the three jokers!.
Individual Poker Tournament seats are very limited. You can be added to the buy-in waiting list by going to http://www.bigslickkc.org. Tickets for the Big Slick Party go on sale at 10 AM on May 3rd. Must be 21 years of age.
Farmers Market
Jun. 5, 2010, 8:00am at
Recreation Complex,
9701 W. 137th St., (east fields parking lot), Overland Park, 66221
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/page/market.php
Held rain or shine every Saturday, through October 16th!
High-quality vendors offer fruits, vegetables, honey, and more. All produce grown within 125 miles of Overland Park.
Pony Up for Children - CFS Horse Show
Jun. 5, 2010, 1:00pm at
Mark Alford’s Lone Star Ranch,
9920 E. 137th, Kansas City,
Contact: Mike McAuley – 913-383-3337
Cost: See web site for event cost. Weblink: http://www.cfskc.org/htdocs/events.php
Christian Family Services is looking forward to the upcoming horse show at Mark Alford’s Lone Star Ranch, 9920 E. 137th Kansas City, Missouri.
You know Mark. He is the morning news anchor for Fox 4 along with Loren Halifax. The Pony Up For Children event presented by the ranch and Pony Express Horse Shows will bring the best of Kansas City and the surrounding community together to show off their stuff in 31 different classes.
You can show, sponsor, or just watch this once in a lifetime event. If you have never been to a horse show, give it a try. If you have, come again. It promises to be great fun!
The show will be from 1:00 P.M. until closing on June 5, 2010. For more information, call 913-383-3337 and ask for Shelley or Mike.
Large Item Recirculation Day
Jun. 5, 2010, 7:00am at
Leawood Neighborhoods,
Somerset to 95th St between State Line & Mission Rds, Leawood,
Contact: Chris Claxton – chrisc@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x151
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/parks/ertl.aspx
Here's your chance to let an old couch, chair, or bed find a new home and avoid turning up in the landfill. Please do not set out items before Friday, June 4.
For additional details, view June 5 Recirculation Day flier.
Summer Tasting Event
Jun. 5, 2010, 1:00pm at
Harry & David in Town Center Plaza,
5244 W 119th St, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Jeremy Spencer – 913-498-0277
Cost: Free
You're invited to stop by Harry & David and try the summer's sassiest NEW Sauces...Blackberry Chipotle and Spicy Plum Ginger! Backberry Chipotle is both rich and sweet with a suprising kick. Makes a great marinade or glaze for grilled chicken. Spicy Plum Ginger is sweet, spicy and just a little tart. Made from sun-ripened plums, medium chipotle peppers and fresh ginger.
Free samples and recipes will be available at the Harry & David in Town Center Plaza on June 5th and June 6th from 1 pm - 5 pm.
Looking for a job? Strengthen your skills
Jun. 7, 2010, 6:30pm at
Central Resource Library,
9875 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Overland Park,
The Johnson County Library will host author Ray Birkinsha at a program entitled Getting a Job in ANY Economy on Monday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Overland Park, KS.
Birkinsha is the author of Successful Survival – Getting a Job in ANY Economy and Surviving Until You Do. He will share information on how to develop a strategy, create a message, and market yourself to find a job. He will cover how to look for jobs, prepare the perfect resume, consistently get interviews and be successful.
Ray Birkinsha holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver and a B.A. in Economics from Brigham Young University. He is a consultant, speaker and writer and in the last 20 years has been a candidate and interviewer for over a hundred jobs. For much of that time, Birkinsha has been speaking and presenting on the topics of interviewing, resume preparation and job-hunting skills to professional organizations and community groups. He lives in Lenexa with his family.
No registration is required. For more information call 913-495-2400. Interpretive services and other accommodations ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Jim Cosgrove "Mr. Stinky Feet" at Ironwoods Park
Jun. 8, 2010, 9:30am at
Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park,
14701 Mission Rd., Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=513
The Leawood Arts Council will provide “Grinnin’ & Groovin’” entertainment for the entire family each Tuesday morning, June 8th through June 29th.
The event series will kick-off with a “Mr. Stinky Feet” concert by Jim Cosgrove on June 8th. Jim Cosgrove has delighted audiences throughout North America and Europe for more than a decade, including two performances at The White House. His recordings have earned five national awards. Cosgrove’s laid-back style and ability to connect with children has led to parents dubbing him “Jimmy Buffett for kids”. His high-energy concerts are loaded with laughter, singing and dancing, and audience participation.
This outdoor show will be held at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park at 147th & Mission Road. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end by 10:30 a.m. In the event of rain, the event will be held in the Lodge at Ironwoods Park. Bring the entire family for fun-filled entertainment that will thrill children of all ages. Come and enjoy the entertainment, then stay to visit the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse or the Prairie Oak Nature Center both with free admi ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Exchange-Traded Funds Educational Seminar
Jun. 9, 2010, 7:00pm at
The Sweet Life at Grand Court,
12000 Lamar, Overland Park,
Contact: Patty Markey – patty@etfportfoliopartners.com 913-851-1100
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.etfportfoliopartners.com/Documents/seminar.pdf
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are the modern-day version of the mutual fund. At this seminar you will learn about the advantages ETFs offer over mutual funds, proven risk management strategies using ETFs, and how to use ETFs in your retirement plan.
Prairie Book Club at the Oxford Schoolhouse
Jun. 9, 2010, 9:00am at
Oxford Schoolhouse,
14701 Mission Rd., Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: See web site for event cost. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=508
The Historic One-Room Oxford Schoolhouse, located in Ironwoods Park at 147th & Mission Road, Leawood Kansas, will hold a reading club every Wednesday starting June 9th through July 28th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Each week a costumed turn of the century schoolteacher will read chapters from a book of historical fiction. The Book Club will be of interest to boys and girls, ages 5 -10. In addition to the reading, each session will include historic games, crafts or activities. Each week we will be reading from “In the Land of the Big Red Apple”.
This old-fashioned read continues the “Little House” series in the “Rose Years”. “In the Land of the Big Red Apple” by Laura Ingalls Wilder’s great-grandson, Roger Lea MacBride, is the story of Laura’s daughter, Rose. MacBride’s book chronicles the further adventures of Rose and her parents, Laura and Almanzo, on their Missouri farm. Eight-year-old Rose experiences life on the Ozark farm in 1895.
Children may come for the entire nine sessions or they may select individual weeks. See web site for cost per child. For more information phone (913) 339-67 ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
News & Announcements
Sneak a Peek Inside this Year's "A Taste of Leawood" Souvenir Gift Bag!
Each person that attends "A Taste of Leawood"
will receive a souvenir gift bag filled with goodies and the following valuable vouchers:
Aloft Leawood - $5 off drinks or appetizers at the w xyz bar.
blanc burgers + bottles - Receive Free Order of Truffle Fries w/ Purchase of Burger
Bravo! Cucina Italiana - Enjoy a Complimentary Appetizer or Dessert with entrée purchase.
Bristol Seafood Grill - $20 off dinner or $10 off lunch
Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet - 20% off any work up to $100.00
Cafe Roux - Coupon for FREE appetizer!
College Nannies & Tutors - Coupon good for FREE On-Call Family Enrollment ($99 value)
Comfort Plus Shoes - $20 off any footwear purchase of $100 or more.
First Community Bank - Save $250.00 off closing costs on your mortgage.
Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard – Visit Foo's and receive one coffee drink, one lunch item, and one small sundae or concrete!
Harry & David - $10 off any product purchase of $40 or ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Sunlight Day Spa Plans Pampering for Women’s Shelter
Sunlight Day Spa is gathering donation items for Newhouse Women’s Shelter, located in Kansas City, Missouri. Sunlight Day Spa and its patrons began collecting products in honor of Mother’s Day and are extending the collection time through June 18th. Donations can be dropped off at the spa at 7373 West 107th Street in Overland Park.
The shelter, which aids women in breaking the cycle of domestic violence, has a particular need for personal care products including body wash, soaps, lotions, perfume, nail polish, makeup, and hair care. Spa staffers plan to deliver the donations in baskets, and offer complimentary spa services to the shelter’s residents. “These women are typically so focused on securing living arrangements and ensuring safety for themselves and their children that they don’t think about pampering themselves,” said Sunlight Day Spa Manager, Heather Holder. “We wanted to offer a little serenity.”
Sunlight Day Spa specializes in healing and stress relief through a variety of therapies. The spa was voted one of the top day spas in the metropolitan area in KC Magazine’s 2010 City’s Best competition, and earned Best Retreat and Best Massage Therapist Honors in the 2010 Readers Choice issue of 435 South Magazine. To learn more, visit http://www.sunlightdayspa.com or http://www.s ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Kansas Secured Title Announces New Addition
Title Midwest Inc., Topeka, (TMI) recently announced that Randy Waldorf has rejoined their management team as President of Kansas Secured Title – Kansas City (KST). A 19 year veteran of the title business, Waldorf owned Butler County Title, Augusta, KS, prior to merging his company with TMI in 1998. He stated that “Kansas City has been a great market for KST, and I look forward to meeting and working with the Realtors, Lenders and Builders who contribute to our success”.
Waldorf’s responsibilities include KST offices in Leawood, Overland Park, Olathe, Wyandotte and Leavenworth. John Stauffer, Chief Executive Officer for TM Holdings added, “We are glad to have Randy back in the TMI family. His expertise will be beneficial as we continue to grow in Kansas and throughout the Midwest.” Title Midwest Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance and real estate closing services with offices across Kansas (Kansas Secured Title) and in 5 states throughout the Midwest. You can learn more about Title Midwest Inc. at http://www.titlemidwest.com.
... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)Chamber Day at Kansas Speedway
On June 2nd business leaders from the metro area gathered for the 2010 Chamber Day at Kansas Speedway.
It was an an opportunity to network with business leaders from the Kansas City area Chambers of Commerce and many Leawood Chamber members came out to the Kansas Speedway to be a part of the festivities.
Based on our participation, the Leawood Chamber won the Second Place Prize for selling tickets to the highest-percentage of our membership.
Thanks to our Leawood Chamber members for supporting this fantastic community networking event!
Member Profile
The newly renovated Hilton Garden Inn, Overland Park features deluxe accommodations, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere that travelers have come to expect from a Hilton property.
A bright, sunny, window lined lobby provides a comfortable place to socialize or dine in the Great American Grill Restaurant, with a full hot breakfast buffet available each morning, along with lunch, dinner menu options, plus the Lobby Bar and evening room service. Or plan your next business or social event in the 2,600 sq. feet of meeting/banquet space. Relax at the end of a busy day in the indoor pool/whirlpool area or rejuvenate in the state of the art fitness center.
Room amenities include mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, complimentary wireless internet and the Garden Inn Sleep system (with self-adjusting technology) which contours to your body creating a personalized comfort zone for each individual guest, plus a selection of pillows.
**Everything. Right where you need it.**
Hilton Garden Inn, Overland Park
5800 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211
(913)345-2661
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