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Brookside/Waldo . Crossroads/Crown Center . Downtown . North Johnson County
North of the River . South Johnson County . South Kansas City . Westport/Plaza

Be Green and See Green!

If you were planning a trip to the beautiful Powell Gardens in the next few weekends, we have the perfect transportation solution for you! Save gas, money and the environment and take the free shuttle provided by the Sprint Foundation and Joan & Bert Berkley. The round-trip shuttle will leave Kauffman Memorial Garden (located at 4800 Rockhill Road) to Powell Gardens this Saturday, July 31st. The shuttle will also be in operation the following two weekends during the Festival of Butterflies. Reserve your spot on the free shuttle by calling 816-697-2600 ext 209. Click here for the full schedule.


Powell Gardens Entrance	Powell Gardens Fountain

Flights For Flippers

	Waddle on down to the Kansas City Zoo for ‘Flights for Flippers’ on Wednesday, July 28th. This event will include a wine tasting, appetizers, a DJ, and access to the new snake exhibit! All proceeds will benefit bringing penguins to Our Town’s Zoo… so get your tickets today!

Party In The Park!

In honor of National Parks and Recreation Month, the second annual “Party in the Park” will kickoff its festivities at 9 a.m. July 24th at Swope Park. Sponsored by EPIC Entertainment Inc.® and Starlight Theatre, “Party in the Park” will provide activities for you and your family that won’t break your wallet. For more information, please visit www.kcmo.org/parks.

Broadway Buzz

Want to experience a Broadway show for the price of a movie ticket? Then head down to Starlight Theatre for the remaining four shows of the year! The upcoming attractions are Dreamgirls, Beauty and the Beast, The Producers, and Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles. To purchase your tickets now, click here.

Red, White and Zoo

	Visit The Kansas City Zoo this July 4th! Active and retired military individuals receive free admission all day Sunday. Military families will receive $1 off regular Zoo admission.