Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — August 13, 2010
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
After Hours Networking
Aug. 18, 2010, 5:00 at
Heartland Surgical Specialty Hospital,
Formerly Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital, 10720 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, Community Evt-non member 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members.
Members & Non Members use the link below to register:
Come get a healthy dose of networking at this month's After Hours event, hosted by Heartland Surgical Specialty Hospital!
Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at our After Hours event.
Use the link below to register today!
If you have trouble registering for this event, please email email us at Event Registration Assistance.
Registration deadline is Monday, August 16th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!
Ribbon Cutting - Wild Birds Unlimited
Aug. 26, 2010, 4:00 at
Wild Birds Unlimited,
11711 Roe Ave., Leawood, Member Orientation 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Come join us in welcoming Wild Birds Unlimited as a new member of the Leawood Chamber and to the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location. Councilmember Lou Rasmussen will assist us in cutting the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!
Grand Opening fesitivities will follow the ribbon cutting event and continue through the weekend!
Visit their web site at www.wbu.com/kansascity for more information.
Education Session - The E-Myth Revisited
Aug. 31, 2010, 8:00 at
American Academy of Family Physicians,
Multi-purpose Room, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members (paid in advance).
By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.
Register by clicking on the link below:
Almost 30 years ago, Michael Gerber published a groundbreaking work, the E-Myth that got to the heart of why so many small businesses failed..and what could be done about it. Fast forward to today and it still rings true. Learn about having Entrepreneurial Seizures, the fatal assumption that most small business owners started out with and the mindset and approach you can take to succeed and gain control of your business and your life.
The presenter, Shawn Kinkade, owns Aspire Business Development. His company is a business development firm that works with small business owners to help them identify and implement the strategies, tools and expertise they need to grow their business and free their time.
Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!
By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.
The reservation deadline for this event is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27th. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds after the reservation deadline.
Leawood Community Events
Movie Night at Ironwoods Park
Aug. 13, 2010, 8:30pm at
Ironwoods Park,
14701 Mission Rd., Leawood, 66224
Contact: Lindsay Hart – lindsayh@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x158
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=531
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family and friends and enjoy a Movie Night with Leawood Parks & Recreation! Come and enjoy a FREE outdoor movie at Ironwoods Park (147th & Mission Rd.) on Friday, August 13. They will be showing “The Goonies” on the BIG SCREEN at the Ironwoods Park Amphitheater.
The movie will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Popcorn, ice cream and refreshments will be sold on-site. No coolers or alcoholic beverages can be brought into this family event. A rain-out date is scheduled for Saturday, August 14. In case of inclement weather, please call (913) 982-2433 or check the website at http://www.leawood.org. Please call (913) 339-6700 ext. 154 for more information.
History of Friday the Thirteenth
Aug. 13, 2010, 7:00pm at
Historic Oxford Schoolhouse,
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=536
The docents of the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse will host a program on Friday, August 13th prior to the showing of the movie “The Goonies”. This event will take place in connection with the Movie Night, presented by Leawood Parks and Recreation, at the Ironwoods Park Amphitheater, 147th & Mission Road in Leawood, Kansas.
Learn about the history and superstitions associated with Friday the 13th. While waiting for the movie to begin, walk through the park to the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse to participate in activities related to Friday the Thirteenth from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. For more information please phone 913-339-6700 x157.
Farmers Market
Aug. 14, 2010, 8:00am at
Blue Valley 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.
Menorah Family Fun Day at Park Place!
Aug. 14, 2010, 12:00pm at
Barkley Square in Park Place,
117th and Nall, Leawood,
Cost: FREE activities! Weblink: http://www.menorahmedicalcenter.com/CPM/Flyer-0810-FunDay.pdf
It's all about family time at Park Place at Noon on Saturday, August 14, when Menorah Medical Center presents a Family Fun Day at Leawood's premier lifestyle center. Park Place is located at the corner of 117th Street and Nall Avenue, adjacent to the Town Center AMC Theatre in Leawood, Kansas.
The family-oriented fun and health event will feature free food, fun and healthy activities for the entire family, including a wide variety of useful health and wellness information, screenings and more. The event will take place at Park Place's central gathering spot, Barkley Square.
In addition, Menorah Medical Center health experts will conduct free blood pressure readings, body fat percentage, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio checks, cardiac risk profiles, breast cancer, diabetes and stroke assessments.
While the adults receive useful health information, kids can take advantage of fun, interactive activities. There will be a bounce house, an 18-foot inflatable slide, face painting, balloon artist, a juggler, caricature drawings, as well as close-up and personal tours of an Overland Park Fire Department ambulance and fire truck. Kids will also enjoy art ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Real Bikers Wear Pink Motorcycle Ride
Aug. 15, 2010, 8:00am at
Sam's Club,
8300 W. 135th ST., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Megan – realbikerswearpink@yahoo.com (913) 645-8178
Cost: See web site for event cost and complete details. Even if you can't ride, donations are accepted and greatly appreciated! Weblink: http://www.rbwp.org
Real Bikers Wear Pink will host their 4th annual ride on Sunday, August 15, 2010.
Registration/check-in will begin at 8 am. The ride will begin in the parking lot of Sam's Club in Overland Park, on 135th Street, 2 blocks west of 69 Highway. One of the ride's sponsors, Chris Cakes, will be there serving pancakes, sausage and orange juice for all riders.
The route is approximately 100 scenic miles through Johnson County and a little piece of northern Miami County - all in Kansas. There are gas stations along the way and you'll enjoy some of the most interesting roads in the area.
While breast cancer is more prevalent in females, it is an "equal opportunity" disease - and so is this ride. So, Ladies and Gentlemen, please join Real Bikers Wear Pink for this exciting event. The ride will end at Coach's Bar & Grill - located at 148th and Metcalf. They will donate a portion of their lunch sales to the foundation as well. Kick back, have some lunch and enjoy - you know there will be great raffle prizes, too. Your registration donation also gets you a very collectible, commemorative Real Bikers Wear Pink T-shirt.
Third Thursday Fundraiser for Marillac
Aug. 19, 2010, 5:30pm at
Entourage Institute of Beauty & Esthetics,
12004 W. 95th St., Lenexa, 66215
Contact: Rachel Larsen – rachel.larsen@marillac.org 816-508-3308
Cost: Free to attend. Beauty services are deeply discounted. See web site for additional info. Weblink: http://www.marillac.org/events
Entourage Institute launches its series of Third Thursday Fundraisers, and Marillac is the beneficiary in August.
Stop by on August 19th for deeply discounted beauty services, DJ-spun music, refreshments, limbo, and more. This luau-themed party is sure to be a fun ladies' night out! Services include: manicures, pedicures, microdermabrasion, updos, makeup application, and eyebrow waxing. Money raised from services benefit the children of Marillac. (This includes all services between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on August 19.)
Conquering Insomnia
Aug. 19, 2010, 6:30pm at
The Sweet Life at Grand Court,
12000 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Havilah – hgreene@brookdaleliving.com 913-663-2888
Cost: FREE, Please call or email to reserve your seat. Weblink: http://www.brookdaleliving.com/sweet-life-grand-court-overland-park.aspx
Most of us have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another. In fact, as many as one-half of the general population is affected by insomnia – and one person in ten has chronic insomnia. If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep – or if you care about someone who does – then this seminar is for you.
The Sweet Life at Grand Court invites you to attend a special presentation on coping with insomnia by Dr. H. Mikel Thomas from CTT Research, followed by a question and answer session. The Sweet Life at Grand Court will provide complimentary snacks of sleep-promoting foods to help you get a good night’s rest. Thursday, August 19th 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Sweet Life at Grand Court, 12000 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS. For reservations to this free event or additional information, contact Havilah at (913) 663-2888 or by email at hgreene@brookdaleliving.com.
Wings of Love Bird Show
Aug. 20, 2010, 7:30pm at
Leawood City Hall (Oak Room),
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=537
The Leawood Arts Council will present “Wings of Love”, a bird show for the entire family, Friday, August 20th in the Oak Room of the Community Center at Leawood City Hall. The show will begin at 7:30 pm.
“Wings of Love” will feature a variety of birds such as owls, toucans and parrots. This interactive and educational performance will highlight the talents of the birds. The audience will enjoy seeing birds that sing, talk, dance, bowl, skate, bicycle, and play basketball. They also will perform magic tricks.
Bring your entire family for free, fun entertainment that will thrill children of all ages. For more information please visit http://www.leawood.org or call the Leawood Arts Council at (913) 339-6700 ext. 157.
News & Announcements
The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members
Carmen’s Café
11526 Ash Street
Leawood, KS 66211
Ph: (913) 327-7115
baujuan@aol.com http://www.carmenscafekc.com/
Business Category: Restaurants/Clubs
Now open in Leawood's Park Place!
Country Financial
10561 Barkley Street, Ste. 101
Overland Park, KS 66212
Ph: (913) 381-1995 Fax: (913) 381-0909
kurt.soper@countryfinancial.com http://www.countryfinancial.com/
Business Category: Insurance / Financial Services
COUNTRY® Financial has been helping families, individuals, and businesses protect their possessions and achieve financial security since 1925 by offering a full range of financial security solutions.
Jordan Psychological Assessment Center
7381 W. 133rd St., Ste. 260
Overland Park, KS 66213
Ph: (913) 647-7990 Fax: (913) 956-6686
drjordan@drjordan.org http://www.drjordan.org/
Business Category: Psychologists-Psychotherapists
Licensed clinical psychologist provi ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Lobsterfest to Benefit Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinic
Maine on Main
On Saturday, August 28th, 2010, Give Hope Back is hosting the first-ever Lobsterfest to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics by flying in fresh Maine lobsters to be served with warm chedda’ biscuits, market-fresh veggies, cold beverages and live music.
Lobsterfest will be located on the green roof-top park on the 6th floor of Cosentino’s Parking Garage in the Power & Light District between 12th and 13th Street (former Jones Store) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lobsterfest began as small dinner in the backyard hosted by Chris Jackman, for a few of his close friends. Eventually, the dinner turned into a feast for more than 90 people. Jackman’s dream was to turn this festive evening into a charity dinner to support a children’s organization in Kansas City – and this year his dream came true. Jackman said, “It is important to me to support the community where I grew up, and that is why I chose Children’s Mercy to receive all net proceeds from Lobsterfest.” The funds raised from Lobsterfest will be used for childcare services, emergency clothing needs for patients and their families, as well as to support the further development and growth of Children’s Mercy and its operations.
For additional information about Lobsterfest, please visit http://www.kclobsterfest.com/ or contact ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Socks in September 2010
The concept began in 2006. Shawna Davidson, owner of Davidson Promotional Products, became aware of a common need among our homeless, new socks. While many efforts have been made to contribute needed items to those affected by homelessness, socks are rarely given. That's when Shawna created a service project called "Socks in September".
In the past four years through the generosity of hundreds, Davidson Promotional Products has collected over 20,000 pairs of socks.
Shawna remarked, "During these tough economic times, the need for donations has escalated. The heartfelt thankfulness and joy in the voices of organization representatives has been humbling."
Last year Davidson Promotional Products gave socks collected to the following organizations:
TLC for Children and Families
Cross-lines
Della Lamb
Hope House
Center of Grace Clothing Closet
Just imagine where the donations are now....
A warm pair of socks for a homeless person.
A woman coming into a shelter with nothing and having new socks for her and her children.
A new package of socks for a child at Christmas.
Davidson Promotional Products sincerely thanks all the Leawood Chamber members that have donated to past sock drives and hopes you will partner with them again in 2010. Your donations have made a difference in the lives of so many people here in our community.
To learn more about "Sock ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Breast Center Receives Accreditation
Shawnee Mission Medical Center’s (SMMC) Breast Center was granted a three-year, full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. SMMC is the only hospital in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the State of Kansas to receive this recognition.
Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. During the survey process, the Breast Center demonstrated compliance with standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease. The standards include proficiency in Center leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement.
The Breast Center has achieved NAPBC accreditation by demonstrating a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease. Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to:
• Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services
• A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
• Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options
• Quality breast care close to home.
Member Profile
Cafe Roux is a new, locally owned, casual seafood dining experience. Located in the beautiful Park Place, Cafe Roux provides an upscale experience for a reasonable price.
'Roux features favorites from the Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic Coast of the United States. Fresh, delicious, and affordable describe the menu items available at 'Roux.
Cafe Roux
11554 Ash Street
Leawood, Kansas 66211
913-400-3478
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