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2nd Annual Running of the BULL-e-Vard Pub Crawl & Concert

June 18, 2013

2nd Annual Running of the BULL-e-Vard Pub Crawl & Concert The Kansas City Crossroads Community comes together for charity The Crossroads community will again come together this July for the 2nd Annual Running of the BULL-e-Vard Pub Crawl & Concert on Saturday, July 13th from 2:00pm-Midnight. Unlike other pub crawls in the city, this crawl will include 14 locally owned ...

Lead Bank, first bank-affiliated business accelerator, to give $50K to local small business

June 18, 2013

Eastern Jackson County $50,000 Challenge Final Pitch Night Lead Bank, first bank-affiliated business accelerator, to give $50K to local small business Lead Bank, the areas first bank-affiliated business accelerator, launched their “Business Accelerator Program” for Eastern Jackson County earlier this year. Over the last six months, five local companies have been working hard and growing their businesses in preparation for ...

Come Visit Waldo’s Gorgeous Gardens!

June 17, 2013

WPHA Garden Tour 2013 Sunday June 23, 1-4 p.m. Free and Open to the Public The Ward Parkway Homes Association neighborhood includes some wonderfully expert and creative gardeners, so please join us as we showcase their talents. Enjoy free snacks while your hosts show you their gardens, answer your questions and offer some tips. Our host gardens are located east ...

Free Rabies & Microchip with Purchase of City License June 22, 2013

June 17, 2013

Free Rabies and Free Microchip with the purchase of a KCMO Pet License at Garfield Elementary School on June 22, 2013 Who: Spay & Neuter Kansas City and the city of KCMO What: Special Campaign, Reduced Pricing for Project T.L.C. (Tag, License, Chip) When: June 22, 2013 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: 436 Prospect Ave, KCMO 64124 Kansas ...

“Moving for Monarchs” takes flight in Kansas during Pollinator Week

June 14, 2013

Dance, film, photography project for monarch butterfly conservation begins June 21st. In celebration of Pollinator Week (June 17th-23rd), a team of artists from around the United States will assemble in Lawrence, KS, on June 21, 2013, to launch “Moving for Monarchs”. “Moving for Monarchs” is a dance, film, and photography project designed to capture the public's imagination while demonstrating that ...

Asbury UMC to host community event

June 14, 2013

Contact: Leighann Prothro Phone: 913-432-5573 Email: leighannp@visitasbury.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2013 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENT Family Bike Ride, Local Food Trucks and Bluegrass Music Prairie Village, KS – This summer there is an event for the entire Prairie Village community and surrounding communities to enjoy at 75th and Nall. On Saturday, June 30, from 10:00 ...

Studio On Main to host Piloxing Master Trainer Abby Honaker

June 13, 2013

June 13, 2013 By Sally Whitaker Independence, MO - Locally owned Studio On Main - Pilates & Yoga announced on Friday, June 7 that they will be hosting a Piloxing Master Class on Saturday, June 29 at 9:00 am. This class will be FREE to the public and taught by Master Trainer Abby Honaker. The class is one hour in ...

Alpha & Omega, LLC Announces Culturally Correct Translation & Interpretation in 100+ Languages

June 13, 2013

Shawnee, KS ( Pressreleases.kcstar ) June 12, 2013 - Alpha & Omega, LLC, the leading translation language service provider has announced to provide top-notch culturally correct interpretation and translation services. The company is equipped to work with more than 100 languages. Alpha & Omega is a seasoned name in Kansas City based language translation services sector operating since 2003. The ...

Old, New Come Together to Honor Youthfront as it Marks 70 Years

June 11, 2013

Edgerton, Kan. (June 10, 2013) – This June marks a great distinction for one of the longest standing ministries in Kansas City. Youthfront, formerly Kansas City Youth for Christ, will celebrate its 70th year in ministry on June 22, 2013 at the Youthfront Camp West location in Edgerton, Kansas. This event, expected to attract hundreds of people from both past ...

Mixed Media Works by Zigmunds Priede on exhibit at Park University’s Campanella Gallery

June 10, 2013

A collection of two-dimension and three-dimension mixed media art produced by Zigmunds Priede is on display in Park University’s Campanella Gallery through Thursday, July 18. The title of the exhibit is “Remnants of Time.” Priede is a widely respected printmaker among his peers in the mixed media arts, recently retired from the faculty at Johnson County (Kan.) Community College. He ...

Why Don’t People Travel More”

June 8, 2013

Contact: Jamie Rockers Phone 785-448-6178 USA +44 7427 223401 UK www.jamierockers.com jamie_rockers@hotmail.com Press Release Why Don’t People Travel More? Garnett, KS, June 8, 2013: The number one reason most people don’t travel is because of work and finances. People have to work to make money, that’s certainly true. Travelling does cost money but not as much as everyone thinks depending ...

Stop Hunger Now Partners with Grace Church to package 60,000 Meals

June 7, 2013

Grade school children join the movement to end world hunger (Overland Park, Kan., June 7, 2013) - Stop Hunger Now and Grace Church are joining forces in the fight against hunger. More than 600 grade school students will package meals for the world’s hungry over four days during Grace Church’s Summer BreakOut program, June 10-13. Stop Hunger Now meal packaging ...

Relay For Life Events Help Mark American Cancer Society’s 100tg Birthday

June 5, 2013

(KANSAS CITY, MO) – (June 4, 2013) – Beginning this weekend, thousands of walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the American Cancer Society Relay For Life events kick off for 2013. Teams will gather at middle schools, high schools, and fairgrounds around the metro area and will be helping the Society mark a major ...

Waldo Crawldo to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

June 4, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release: Contact: June 4, 2013 Ravin Graham523-5553 ravin@waldokc.org Proceeds from 2013 Waldo Crawldo Pub Crawl to Benefit Habitat for Humanity Kansas City KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Waldo Crawldo Pub Crawl presented by Mac Property Management and the Waldo Area Business Association has chosen Habitat for Humanity Kansas City to be the beneficiary of the proceeds ...

National Festival of Breads Comes to Manhattan June 22

June 3, 2013

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Eight home bakers from across the nation will come to Manhattan June 20-22 to participate in the National Festival of Breads, America’s only amateur bread baking contest. The biennial contest – sponsored by the Kansas Wheat Commission, King Arthur Flour and Fleischmann's Yeast - celebrates the relationship between producer and consumer and highlights the art of baking ...

June 3, 2013

Leavenworth Publishing House Awarded Grant Funded by Andy Warhol Foundation For Immediate Release Contact: Adam Gnade | adam@pioneerspress.com | 858.337.2920 Pioneers Press is proud to announce that they have been awarded a Rocket Grants project award! Rocket Grants are a funding opportunity for artists who live within an 80-mile radius of downtown Kansas City, and are a program of the ...

JUST FOR HER event coming to the Overland Park Convention Center

May 31, 2013

Kansas City’s fifth annual Just For Her Event, presented by Lauren Wants To Know of McCarthy Auto Group, is coming June 7-9 to the Overland Park Convention Center. The Just For Her Event provides all types of local and regional businesses, from home-based businesses to established brick and mortars, the opportunity the showcase their products and services to thousands of ...

Local Style Setter Named for Independence Center and Towne East Square

May 31, 2013

Media Contact: Kelley Santiago/Michael Goodman Bitner Goodman (407) 376-7579, (954)703-7935 kelley@bitnergoodman.com michael@bitnergoodman.com SIMON NAMES LOCAL STYLE SETTER FOR INDEPENDENCE CENTER AND TOWNE EAST SQUARE Local Blogger, Sarah Ruhlman of SarahScoop.com, to provide fashionable point of view to Wichita and Kansas City INDEPENDENCE, MO (May 31, 2013) – Simon Property Group announces a fashionable alignment between Towne East Square and Independence ...

Midtown to Host MS ‘Black Tie Optional’ Benefit June 15

May 30, 2013

To raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis, Midtown Athletic Club in Overland Park will host a “Black Tie Optional” event to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event takes place from 6-8 p.m. at the club, 6700 W. 110th Street, Overland Park, on Saturday, June 15. The club’s youth tennis director, Anthony Perkins, was diagnosed with the disease several years ...

Therapeutic Horse Riding Center opening in Wyandotte County

May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013 For immediate release: Due West Therapeutic Riding Center Opening in Wyandotte County Contact: Kara Thompson PH: 913-208-5700 Email: kara@karathompson.com Due West Therapeutic Riding Center (Due West TRC), located at 12001 Donahoo Road in Kansas City, Kansas, is hosting a ribbon cutting and kickoff party on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The ribbon cutting, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., ...

ADOPTION FEES WAIVED AT LAWRENCE HUMANE SOCIETY

May 29, 2013

NEWS For Immediate Release CONTACT: Dori Villalon, Executive Director Mobile: 720-473-3353 Email: DVillalon@LawrenceHumane.org Free Adoptions At Lawrence Humane Society Lawrence, KS, May 29, 2013 The Lawrence Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for cats and dogs on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 12-6p.m. Over 100 cats, kittens, puppies and dogs will be available to responsible homes for free. The special ...

Ascend Integrated Media launches premiere issue of Ascend’s Golden Guide

May 29, 2013

Ascend Integrated Media is pleased to announce that it has launched its premiere issue of Ascend’s Golden Guide, the cornerstone of its multichannel brand dedicated to providing solutions and ideas to Baby Boomers and the seniors in their lives. The 80-page issue provides a range of articles and features, including a compendium of information about Kansas City assisted living, advice ...

Spay & Neuter Kansas City Reports Huge Influx in Cats

May 29, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY Spay & Neuter Kansas City Reports Huge Influx of Pregnant Cats and Newborn Kittens Who: Spay & Neuter Kansas City What: June Cat Specials When: May 29, 2013 until June 30, 2013 Where: 1116 E 59th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110 Kansas City, Missouri – May 29, 2013 SNKC has seen a huge influx of pregnant cats and ...

AS EXISTING HOME SALES INCREASE THE VALUE OF HOME SERVICE CONTRACTS KEEPS PACE

May 29, 2013

Unanticipated maintenance and repair bills can significantly add to the cost of home ownership KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 28, 2013) While sales in the residential real estate market continue to grow, resulting in a shift towards a sellers’ market in many areas, the National Home Service Contract Association reminds home buyers that the true cost of ownership extends well beyond ...


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