Parenting

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Kansas City, Missouri - November 12, 2009-

When her sons learned to swim while in grade school they had never heard of bareboating, Virgin Islands or catamarans. These words were not “household words” in their home or community. In fact, none of their acquaintances would put the three words together to describe a vacation of a lifetime. After all, their neighborhood landscape was not equipped with public swimming pools. Or private pools for that matter. Vacation was defined as a road trip to a relatives’ house. There it wasn’t a requirement to know how to swim, snorkel or even drive a dinghy.

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Contact Information:
Amy Kraft, Marketing Director
(913) 788-3700, akraft@legendsshopping.com

Midwest Holiday Debut of International Lighting Display and Five Santa Experiences; Black Friday Midnight Madness Follows

TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

11/04/09 - Helping expectant and new moms learn about healthy weight management and lose their baby weight is the goal of a new program being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District beginning in late November.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

It All Starts Here... Downtown Lee's SummitPRESS RELEASE: October 28, 2009

Contact: Stacy Brandt, Events & Marketing Coordinator

Every year at Halloween, children envision ghosts, goblins, and the possibility of amassing a treasure trove of candy. On the other hand, concerned parents worry about their children’s safety during this yearly candy-gathering ritual.

A revitalized lakehomes Magazine arrives in homes this coming November, after three months of planning and research, featuring a new dedication to journalistic integrity, thoughtful reporting and brilliant design. In a market of general interest publications lakehomes stands apart, building a strong relationship with some of Kansas City’s most affluent through a common passion for the finer celebrations of life.

Kids sales event held Sept. 30-Oct. 3 helps families save money…and make money too!

Shawnee, KS – Here We Grow Again, a children’s consignment sales event, will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 3 at the Cedar Ridge Christian Church at 8835 Lackman Road. More than 30,000 items will be for sale in one location!

Free “Swap & Shop” event planned to clothe children for winter

Lee's Summit, MO – Although the down economy has heightened unemployment rates and tightened budgets, it hasn’t slowed down the rapid growth of the community’s kids. To help families afford warm clothing for children this winter, The Avenue Church is hosting a Swap & Shop on Sat., Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Summit Technology Campus Cafeteria located at Blue Parkway & Chipman Road, across from the new Summit Fair Shopping Center. Event attendees can shop for children’s clothing (sizes infant – 6) at no charge.

Child KickFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Bryan Stevenson - 816-536-7493

LOCATION: Dragon Family Martial Arts & Fitness Center, 13901 E Noland Court, Independence, MO 64055

DATE: October 17, 2009

Hopeful Tomorrow National Kick-A-Thon

Hopeful Tomorrow, a national children’s charity that provides tuition for underprivileged and at-risk youth to enable them to participate in martial arts programs, is gearing up for its second World Martial Arts Day on October 17, 2009. The theme for this year’s event is “Kickin’ in the USA”. Martial artists across the United States are expected to execute kicks to break the world record, which stands at more than 8.3 million kicks in one hour (Black Belt Magazine Oct 2009). Dragon Family Martial Arts Center will be joining the team this year with youth and adult members. Participants will spend the day kicking their hearts out to raise funds for the charity. Starting at 9am, Cardio/Self-defense classes will be available throughout the day for a donation of $15 per person. Get a workout while giving to charity. RSVP with Sifu Bryan at 816-536-7493.

Professional hoofers and novice shufflers alike will have the chance to show off their best moves and dance kicks this holiday season as Hilton Garden Inn celebrates the second year as official hotel sponsor of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, by encouraging consumers to submit their high kicks and dance moves to the “Holiday Kick Start” video contest.

Trunk-or-Treat
When?
Monday, October 26th, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Raymore Peculiar High School parking lot located at 20801 S. School Rd. Peculiar, MO 64078
What is trunk or treat?
Children from around the community will be asked to come to the Raymore-Peculiar High School to participate in a form of trick or treating. The high school parking lot will be lined up with cars that have open trunks decorated in Halloween décor and filled with candy. The children can go trick or treating from car to car dressed in their favorite costume collecting candy. In addition to this, there will be numerous carnival games and contests available for the children.

Great Reveal InvitationContact: Tracy Spisak
Tel. 816-734-7272
Cell Phone: 816-550-8829
Email: galleryportraiture@kc.rr.com

Dr. Ryan Riggs

Reproductive Resource Center is pleased to announce that Ryan Riggs, M.D. has joined the staff for the practice of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

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Upcoming event held Sept. 23-26
helps families save money…and make money too!

Olathe, KS – Here We Grow Again, a children’s consignment sales event, will be held

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Contact: Leslie Miller
Phone: 816.220.5569 or lmiller@jbfsale.com

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Just Between Friends the Nation’s Largest Children’s and Maternity Sales Event prepares for the Northland’s largest fall consignment sale. Consignors donate children’s and maternity items to Synergy Services.

The Johnson County Library is opening a new early literacy space at the Antioch Neighborhood Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam, KS in September. The program, 6 by 6, Ready to Read: Six Skills by Six Years, provides an interactive environment designed especially for preschool-aged children (birth to six years old) to share literacy activities with their parents and caregivers. Together they can explore engaging activities then enhance children’s pre-reading skills.

Louis and Company will be sponsoring another free kids dance team for kids ages 8-16. Auditions will be on Friday, September 11 at 5pm and Saturday, September 12 at 3pm. The nine week class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 beginning September 14.

WHAT: The Elliott Music Studio is proud to announce the launch of Elliott Music Classes. Our new programs for children include parent and child style music and movement classes that are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of young children, infants and toddlers. At Elliott Music Classes, it's important to us that music class be fun, creative, imaginative and educational. Through our unique programs, children learn fundamental music skills and concepts. They learn to focus and expand their attention through exposure to many different kinds of music, rhymes and rhythms. Come join in the fun as we explore music together!

Parents of children with learning disabilities in the Kansas City area now have a place to go to get assistance when struggling with the public school system.

The IEP Center has advocates for parents to consult regarding their child’s schooling concerns in Missouri and Kansas. A team of consulting advocates are parents with expertise in dealing with special education issues.

CONTACT:
Muse Marketing & PR
Kate Armstrong
kate@musemarketingpr.com 888-252-MUSE

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BABY BOUTIQUE OPENS IN OLATHE
Entrepreneur launches new store with hip and trendy items for baby and child

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Local Girl Scout Learns Life Lessons in “Happiest Nation on Earth”

(SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – August 17, 2009): Caitlin Campbell, a 17-year-old Girl Scout from Shawnee, KS pushed herself to new heights to experience firsthand the culture of Costa Rica, a country named the “happiest” place in the world by the New Economics Foundation’s “Happy Planet Index.” Campbell recently returned from a 15-day Girl Scout trip trekking through cloud and rainforests, tree climbing, waterfall rappelling, rafting down class III rapids, and surfing warm water breaks in Costa Rica.

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Help send me "Over the Edge!"

Local Kansas City Motivational Fitness Guru and personal trainer Kri Chay has committed to take on the opportunity of a lifetime. He will be rappelling down a local Kansas City skyscraper called The Clubhouse on Friday August 28, 2009 so that Special Olympics athletes in our area can train, compete and enjoy a lifetime of their own exciting memories.

Press Release: August 14, 2009
Oncologist’s book guides patients/family in understanding the cancer system

Mark Fesen, MD, FACP, a leading oncologist and patient advocate with more than 21 years of experience treating thousands of cancer patients, makes sense of today's complex cancer treatment system in a new must-read book, “Surviving the Cancer System: An Empowering Guide to Taking Control of Your Care” (Amacom).

Contact: Brenda Mott FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Telephone: 913-544-2768
Cell Phone: 913-638-5508
www.mymomsupport.com
Email: brenda@mott.net

NEW CONSULTANT FOR MOMTOURAGE
Become a Momtrepreneur With Our Ready, Set, Go! Class

From its beginnings as a group of friends looking to earn and save money on their children’s outgrown clothing, Just Between Friends consignment sale has become an anticipated event on local back-to-school shopping calendars.

(August 10, 2009 - Overland Park, KS) Kid’s Closet Connection is having their
semi-annual sale in Overland Park bringing area moms together to sell their children's gently used clothing and related items at terrific prices. The sale will be open to the public Wednesday, September 2, 2009 to Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Overland Park Convention Center (OPCC). There is no charge for admission.