Town Center will be welcoming a few new stores this spring including Brooks Brothers and Madewell! Madewell is a women’s clothing brand owned by J. Crew. Many of the clothes have the same preppy look of J. Crew, but there are more bohemian styles as well. Be on the lookout for the openings of these new stores this spring! For more info, visit www.towncenterplaza.com.

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Sick of going to the movies? Try some live entertainment that you can enjoy with friends and family. Barn Junior, the youth group of the Barn Players, will feature boys and girls ages 11 to 18 presenting two one-act musicals at the Barns Players Theatre. Both PG rated shows, bring your kids to see The Girl Who Was Plugged In about a homeless lady who switches lives with a beautiful celebrity and Striking 12 about an overworked man who decides to stay home on New Years Eve and encounters a woman who changes his night. The shows will play January 6th through January 15th. For more information, visit www.thebarnplayers.org.

Have some extra cans lingering in the back of your cupboard that you can’t seem to get rid of? Here’s your perfect opportunity for a leg-up on spring cleaning. All through the month of February, bring five cans to the Village Food Pantry by dropping them off in barrels at participating restaurants and shops in Mission Farms for a discount. For more information, visit www.mission-farms.com.

Seventeen artists from Our Town have donated paintings to be auctioned off for Variety Children’s Charity! The paintings are currently on display throughout store fronts in Mission Farms, and they can be bid on online until 5pm on December 22nd. Each painting is the artists depiction of the theme Hooray for Holidays. Visit www.mission-farms.com and start bidding now!

Brian Justice, Sample	Samantha Buller, Goody Goody Gumdrops

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Van Brock Private Jeweler is welcoming Jewelers Choice Award-winner Bellarri to its store in Leawood on December 1st and 2nd. Enjoy viewing these stunning creations, and perhaps find that perfect gift for your loved ones. The vibrant colors and sparkling designs are sure to catch your eye during this fabulous trunk show. For more information, call 913- 341-7273.

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Enjoy creative window displays, shopping, refreshments, entertainment, and of course, the  tree lighting all at Mission Farms on Thursday, November 17th from 5 to 8 pm! Happy Hour will begin at 5 and the windows will be unveiled at 6. Guests can bid on artwork that will be auctioned off during the unveiling. The tree will be illuminated at 7, so don’t be late! Admission is free and all the proceeds will go to benefit the children’s charity, Variety Club.  For more information, visit www.mission-farms.com.

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You have probably noticed that pets in and around Leawood are strutting with a little something extra in their step because they sense the opening of a premier day care and pet resort at 435 and Roe! Call soon to receive Early Bird Specials for holiday boarding! Kennel Creek will provide your pet with a comfortable environment with caring staff and lots of play time! For more information, call 913-498-9900 or visit www.kennelcreek.com/.

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The Project Warmth Coat and Blanket Drive is coming to KayCee this weekend on Saturday, November 5th! Cold weather is on its way and many people in Our Town are in need of coats and blankets to keep warm this winter. Bring your unused jackets and blankets to a number of locations across the metro including  Zona Rosa, The Legends Outlets, the Crossroads District and Town Center. For a list of all the locations, visit www.projectwarmthkc.com. Help spread warmth throughout Our Town this holiday season!

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The holiday season is upon us.  Come by and check out all of Marillac’s festive trees and wreaths at Enchanted Forest.  All of the beautiful creations are donated by individuals and businesses in KayCee.  The exposition is free and open to the public at the Overland Park Convention Center from November 10th through 13th.  There will also be the debut of the Holiday Boutique, featuring the latest holiday fashion, jewelry, accessories, decor, food, beverages, seasonal services, and entertainment from more than 150 companies (tickets are required for Holiday Boutique).  For more information, visit www.marillac.org.

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Alaskan Fur is having a Back in the Swing event on October 13th from 9 am to 8 pm! All day there will be pink fox keychains for sale, which will get customers 20 percent off anything in the store. Ten percent of all proceeds will go toward Back in the Swing. There will even be a fabulous cocktail party from 5 to 8 pm! Join in the fun while helping out this great cause! For more information, visit www.alaskanfur.com.

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