Kansas City Zoo
It’s going to be a super weekend at the Zoo with three days of super hero-inspired activities! There will be a Sunset Safari on Friday night where kids will have the chance to meet Captain America. On Saturday they can compare their strength to Thor, and on Sunday Spider-Man will swing by to sign autographs! Get more info at www.kansascityzoo.org.
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Powell Gardens
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Powell Gardens is holding its first ever 5k Run/Walk on September 10th! The course will curve around the lake with beautiful views of the grounds. After the race participants can enjoy delicious snacks fresh from the garden. Powell Gardens will also be hosting the Backyard Garden Grill Off that day. Showcase your fruit and vegetable grilling skills to the judges! For more information about the race or the grill off, visit www.powellgardens.com. |
Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City, Missouri
The Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City, Missouri is hosting the 32nd Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival this weekend! The festival, which is one of the largest and longest-running of its kind, will take place in Swope Park. This event will feature food, crafts and culture from across the world and even a beer garden with domestic and imported selections. There will also be activities for kids in Kids World. The festival begins the evening of the 19th and continues during the day on the 20th and 21st. Admission is $3 for adults, and free for children under 12. Check out the Ethnic Enrichment Commission’s website for more information.
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Hope House
| A little birdie told us that Hope House will hold its First Annual BIRDIES FORE HOPE women’s Golf Tournament at Oakwood Country Club on October 3rd. Registration for the event will begin at 8 a.m., followed by a tee time at 9 a.m. (Let’s see if the early birdie really does get the worm!) The festivities will include drinks, lunch, raffles, contests, and prizes. Proceeds will benefit Hope House and its mission to support the victims of domestic violence in Our Town. For more information or to register for the tournament, visit www.hopehouse.net. |  |
Wayside Waifs
Head to any Chipotle in the metro area for Wayside Waifs Chipotle Day on July 21st. Simply print off the flyer below and present it at the cash register and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to Wayside Waifs. We love Chipotle and the services Wayside Waifs has provided Our Town over the years, so this sounds like the perfect fundraiser to us!
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