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National Cheesecake Day

We are pleased to bring you yet another holiday to celebrate this July. National Cheesecake Day is Friday, July 30! In honor of this delicious day, the Cheesecake Factory is offering any slice for half the price. Head to a location nearest you or celebrate the holiday at home with your favorite recipe. Click on the picture below for more holiday information!


Raving about Ric Rac Roundup

Betsy Blodgett and Emily Blodgett-Panos are really trying to keep local artisans top-of-mind amidst the rest of KayCee’s fine arts fairs. Join the sisters at their second annual Ric Rac Roundup craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24th at the parking lot of 300 Westport Road. This craft fair will feature creative pieces from 23 of Our Town’s local artisans and vendors. We are confident that you will be amazed by the talent that lives in KayCee. For more information, please visit ricracroundup.blogspot.com or call 816-756-0855.


Westport Café and Bar Grand Opening

Westport Café and Bar opened its doors to the public with “Friends and Family” nights hosted June 14th and 15th.  Guests were treated to an appetizer, entrée and dessert, from the delicious French-inspired menu.  The owners, Aaron Confessori and Chad Bender, spent the past several months creating their vision – a chic Parisian café with all the comforts associated with the typical American tavern. Westport Café and Bar occupies the former Blanc Burgers + Bottles location at 419 Westport Road.  To learn more, visit www.westportcafeandbar.com.

Photo credit: Sam Reagan

Lindsay Archer enjoyed a cocktail at Westport Café and Bar’s grand opening.
Beau Williams
Aaron Confessori, owner Amy Morrison, Cameron Brookfield and Lindsay Archer

Gorgeous Jewel Ball Decor by Trapp and Company

We hope you admire these breathtaking photos as much as we did!   Trapp and Company deserves a round of applause for yet another year of fabulous Jewel Ball ambiance.


RED Development Duck Derby

RED Development is hosting its annual Duck Derby at 11 a.m. on June 27th.  You can support Children’s Therapeutic Learning Center by adopting a duck and joining in the fun of watching thousands of rubber ducks race down Brush Creek.  Visit www.duckrace.com/kc for more details!