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Archive for April, 2010

Over 25 local artists from the Art Institute, the KC Artist coalition, KC CLay Guild and students from Blue Valley North and The Barstow School featuring ceramics, pottery, water color, acrylics, jewelry, wood turning, photography and more.

When is Hawthorne Plaza Art Fair?

May 1st, 2010 from 9am to 6pm.

Where is Hawthorne Plaza Art Fair?

Hawthorne Plaza southwest corner of 119th & Roe in Overland Park, KS.

Title: Hawthorne Plaza Art Fair
Location: 119th & Roe, Overland Park, Ks
Start Time: 9:00
Date: 2010-05-01
End Time: 18:00

For more information, call Darcie Blake at 913-980-3961, email darcie_blake@yahoo.com or visit hawthorneplazashopping.com.

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Enjoy our Earth Day celebration at the Kansas City Zoo! Do we have a special treat for you! The one and only Spider-Man will swing in to talk to the kids about how to preserve our environment on our KC Zoo Live Stage. Show times will be 12 and 1 p.m. He will also be available for autographs after the 1 p.m. show. TM & copyright 2010 MARVEL.

Recycle at the Zoo! From April 17 thru April 22, bring your food and beverage glass containers (bottles, jars, etc) to be recycled in the Ripple Glass Recycling Bin. There is no need to separate by color – brown, green and clear can all go into the same bin. Ripple Glass recycling is local. Glass recycled by the public is processed locally, and a local company, Owens Corning, remanufactures it into fiberglass insulation. You can also bring in your ink cartridges and cell phone batteries to be recycled at Guest Relations.

Party for the Planet activities include take a walk through the Zoo’s Photo Club Wildlife Photography Art Gallery, learn how to make Scraps into Sculpture and marvel at what masterpieces local Kansas City artists have created and much more! Learn how to conserve with the Zoo’s Green Team and pledge your “One Thing” that you can do to help the environment.

When is Earth Day celebration at the Zoo?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where is Kansas City Zoo?

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Dr.
Kansas City, MO  64132

Title: Earth Day celebration at the Zoo
Location: Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City, MO
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-04-17
End Time: 15:00

The Research Foundation 2010 Community Block Party and Health Fair is this Saturday April 17th.  Free Health Screenings include Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Body Mass Index, Bone Density, Take-home Colorectal Cancer Kit, Dental, Glaucoma, COPD and Prostate (PSA) Screenings.

Children’s Area will include:

• Carnival games
• Moon Walk
• Face Painting
• Free books from the Kansas City Missouri Public Library
• Free Bicycle Helmets to the first 250 children from the Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater Kansas City
• Teddy Bear Clinic (bring your own teddy bear or doll for an “official” check-up)
• New this year: Bicycle Safety Rodeo sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 242 with bike inspections from Family Bicycles, helmet fittings, course activities and prizes (bring your own bike)

When is the Community Block Party and Health Fair?

Saturday, April 17, 2010 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where is the Community Block Party and Health Fair?

Research Medical Center
2316 E. Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO (West Parking Lot)

Admission Fees

Free

Title: Community Block Party and Health Fair
Location: Research Medical Center, 2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-04-17
End Time: 14:00

For more information, call 816-276-4218 or theresearchfoundationkc.org

This Saturday, April 17th, The Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland, Brighton Gardens and the Prairie Village Merchants are partnering to host “Springtime In The Village.” The Day will begin with “Steps to the Cure”, a 5K Run/Walk and a one mile family fun walk, benefiting the Parkinson Foundation. 5K runners will run on a professionally designed, certified, course through Prairie Village, Kansas. Walkers will follow to show their support and be part of the fun festivities. Participants can enjoy free food and drinks, do some shopping at the Prairie Village shops, enjoy live music, and take part in exciting kid’s activities.

Following the morning events visitor’s can go back in time at the annual “Crusin’ Down Memory Lane” Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. The show will feature over 200 classic vehicles at a show n’ shine event that will include food, live entertainment, and prizes. Families will not want to miss the “Cruisin’ Down Memory Lane” parade where Prairie Village residents will line the streets to watch cars and bikes from the past and present parade through the Village.

When is Springtime in The Village?

April 17th, 2010

Where is Springtime in The Village?

The Village
71st and Mission
Prairie Village KS 66208

Admission Fee

Free

Title: Springtime in The Village
Location: The Village, 71st and Mission, Prairie Village KS 66208
Date: 2010-04-17

For more information, contact Katie Fuchs or Mary Wooldridge at 913.341.8828 or email katie@parkinsonheartland.org or mary@parkinsonheartland.org or visit parkinsonheartland.org.

The Kansas City Pet Expo presented by No More Homeless Pets KC is this weekend, April 17th and April 18th. Pets are an integral part of life. Whether it’s traditional dogs and cats, or more exotic lizards and fish, pet ownership is at an all time high. As more species of animals have become readily available as pets, it is important that information, products and services become available for the health, welfare and care of these animals. The goal of the The Kansas City Pet Expo is to provide the public with an opportunity to learn about both common and not-so-common animals that are found as pets, and the products and services that are available to provide optimal care for these animals.

About No More Homeless Pets

No More Homeless Pets KC is building a cooperative effort to transform the greater Kansas City area into a No Kill Community by 2012. This will be accomplished by providing high volume, high quality, low cost spay/neuter services, advocating TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) for feral/free roaming cats, promoting adoption from local shelters and rescue groups and humane education. Their vision is a lifelong caring home for every pet in Kansas City. For more information on No More Homeless Pets KC, call 816-333-7387 or visit their website at NMHPKC.org.

When is the Kansas City Pet Expo?

April 17-18
Time: 10am-7pm, Sat.; 10am-5pm, Sun.

Where is the Kansas City Pet Expo?

American Royal Complex
1800 Genessee
Kansas City, Mo.
Phone: 816-931-4686

Admission Fees

$8.50 adults, $6 children 6-12, children 5 and under are free.

Title: Kansas City Pet Expo
Location: 1800 Genessee, Kansas City, Mo
Start Date: 2010-04-17
End Date: 2010-04-18

Call 816-931-4686 for more information.