Let the Music Play Have you seen them? There are pianos galore in Southtown, Waldo and Brookside. The Keys 4 Kids organization had more than 75 pianos painted and placed in the metro area. Funds raised help make music programs available to children. Take time to visit the pianos, play your favorite song and send a video to win prizes (Southtown/Brookside pianos: #brooksideballads and Waldo locations: #Waltzingwaldo). Waldo locations: Gregory Blvd/Rockhill (Bier Station), Gregory Blvd/Wornall (Metro bus stop), 75th/Wornall (Waldo Monument), 79th/Wornall (KC Bier Company) and 85th/Wornall (Tropical Sno). Brookside: Brookside Park and Southtown: 63rd/The Paseo and 63/Troost Ave. (US Bank)
Runners Supporting Local Market Saturday, May 16 was the first Brookside Farmers' Market Run of the season. Local group, RUNch, met at 8am, ran 6 miles and then shopped for produce. All summer, runners will be meeting every Saturday at the Brookside Farmers' Market. Each group will run some miles and then come back and shop for local produce. This effort aims to show the local farmers how much the local runners appreciate what they do for our community. Local running group, RUNch and Run 816, have already signed up to run and shop all summer long. If your running group, big or small, would like to participate, please let us know! Email Cheryl at cheryl_birkey@yahoo.com to sign up. #FueledByFarmers.
Brookside Shreds The Brookside Business Development (B-Team) recently held a community-wide shredding event in the parking lot behind Commerce Bank in Brookside. More than 11,000 pounds of paper was shredded. The event began at 8am and at 10:50am, the truck was filled to capacity. The Annual Shred Event provides people the opportunity to get rid of old bank records, receipts, bills, and more. Thanks to the following sponsors that made the event possible: Brookside Barkery & Bath, Brookside Real Estate, Commerce Bank, Cosentino’s Price Chopper, Gilchrist & Associates, Innovest Financial Partners, Missouri Bank, PayChex, Reller & Co., CPA, PC, the New Dime Store, and the Brookside Community Improvement District.
Annual Block Party and Fair The 9th Annual Community Block Party & Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10a to 1p on the campus of Research Medical Center. The purpose of the Block Party is to promote and encourage healthy lifestyle changes in the community surrounding Research Medical Center. Approximately 1,000 – 1,500 people attend the event to get information on various health issues from more than 90 health-related organizations, or to participate in the free health screenings that include blood glucose, blood pressure, body mass index and HIV. The event will feature a Children’s Activity Area with carnival games, craft activities and face painting, and the Kansas City Public Library will also be providing free children’s books. The Injury Prevention Area will feature the Missouri Highway Patrol giving demonstrations of its Seatbelt Convincer and so much more! The Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater Kansas City will also provide free bicycle helmets to the first 150 children. Free Car seat checks and car seats will also be available in this area. Through the Eat Healthy, Get Fit, Be Happy area a variety of healthy snacks and beverages are available for attendees, as well as cooking and exercise demonstrations. This area will also feature information about relaxation techniques and vendors from the Ivanhoe Farmers Market. A ½-mile and 1-mile fun walk will also be held in the Eat Healthy, Get Fit, Be Happy area. For more information about the Community Block Party & Health Fair please call 816-276-4218 or visit www.theresearchfoundationkc.org.
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