Blue Springs, MO July 2026 by City Lifestyle

A Season of Adventures & Memories

Summer has a way of getting us out of our normal routines. Sometimes that can be a little chaotic, but getting our of your routine can also lead to some great memories. For some, that means hopping on a plane and finally taking the trip that’s been on the bucket list for years. For others, it’s a road trip, a weekend at the lake, camping with family, or simply spending time outside. Whether your ideal getaway includes sandy beaches, mountain views, or exploring a new town, summer is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy something different.

One of my favorite things about exploring is that it looks different for everyone. Some people like to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles, while others enjoy discovering something new closer to home. Sometimes that means finding a new favorite restaurant, walking a local trail, or spending the day somewhere nearby you’ve never taken the time to visit before. No matter where our adventures take us, they often give us an appreciation for the people and places that make our town, “Our Town.”

Summer always seems to go by faster than expected. I hope you take time to slow down and embrace the little moments. From vacations and weekend getaways to evenings spent in the backyard roasting marshmallows, watching the fireflies flicker or checking out local events and businesses around our community. These are the moments that we will look back on.

Wherever your adventures take you this summer, I hope they are filled with laughter, meaningful moments, and memories that last long after summer comes to an end.

Happy exploring!

KATARINA BREWER, EDITOR @BLUESPRINGSCITYLIFESTYLE

July 2026

PUBLISHER

Austin Brewer | austinbrewer@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Katarina Brewer | katarina.brewer@citylifestyle.com

COPY EDITOR

Cheryl Leppert | cherylleppert@gmail.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Megan Bohannon, Mary King, Katarina Brewer

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Megan Bohannon, Megan Cason, Blue Springs Historical Society

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Mary Albers

LAYOUT DESIGNER Adam Finley

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Hannah Leimkuhler

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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

1: Community members enjoyed unique cars and delicious BBQ at the U Matter Movement BBQ & Car Show. 2: Jason and Allison Bean enjoying a Mozart concert in Vienna, Austria. 3: Dr. Craig Lee with iMove PT - KC was nominated for the Claude Pepper Award. 4: Lighthouse Legal at the Blue Springs Chamber Golf Tournament, connecting with other chamber members. 5: Local businesses and community members gathered for the new GenBlueSprings chamber committee. 6 – 7: Members of Meyers Funeral Chapel and the Blue Springs Police Department showing love for the community.

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MEYERS FUNERAL CHAPEL

ALI COLLINS CASTAWAY

Building Wellness and Community

BODYBAR Pilates hosted its ribbon cutting and open house at its new Blue Springs studio. Community members toured the space, met instructors, and learned more about reformer Pilates. Since opening, the studio has focused on creating a welcoming environment centered around strength, mobility, and wellness for all experience levels.

BODYBAR Pilates will host a Summer Social on July 22 from 6–7 p.m. Come enjoy light refreshments, boutique discounts, and an opportunity for members and guests to connect.

Award-Winning Design from Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers

Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers owner Trisha Kennedy-Thompson recently received national recognition for her jewelry design work. Her custom tourmaline and diamond necklace earned Retailer Best in Show at the 2026 Jewelers of America CASE Awards. She was also named a finalist in the Colored Stones and Best Statement Piece categories at JCK’s 2026 Jewelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best competition. The honors highlight the craftsmanship of Trisha and the Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers team.

Local Drive Helps Students Prepare for School

Salon Bellezzio is hosting a backpack and school supply drive to support local students in need ahead of the upcoming school year. Donations collected through this effort will help provide students with essential classroom supplies to start the year on the right foot. Anyone who brings in donated items will receive a complimentary conditioning service during their visit. Donations can be dropped off at the salon throughout the month.

Celebrating One Year at Keys Health Direct Primary Care

Keys Health Direct Primary Care is approaching its one-year anniversary. Since opening, Dr. Vincent DeMarco and Jennifer Hudson have prioritized accessibility, while building connections with patients through the direct primary care model. To recognize the milestone, the clinic will host a gathering on July 7 from 4–6 p.m., with light refreshments for patients and community members celebrating the anniversary and learning more about the practice.

Where Wellness Meets Travel

AT XINALANI IN PUERTO VALLARTA, THE GOAL ISN’T ESCAPE—IT’S RECONNECTION.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEGAN BOHANNON

Imagine waking up to a warm breeze and the sound of waves crashing into the shore instead of an alarm clock and a screen full of notifications. From an open-air jungle shala tucked into the hillside, the day begins slowly: local cuisine, movement, yoga and rest. In a culture obsessed with productivity, optimization and the perfect morning routine, that kind of stillness feels increasingly rare–almost unattainable.

Neda Carnes, owner of Trinity Wellness in Blue Springs, curates this reality every year during her annual yoga retreat to Xinalani in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. For a week, retreat participants step away from everyday routines and settle into a slower pace shaped by nature, movement and rest. “This isn’t about checking out of our life,” she said. “It’s about turning back into it.”

Having spent over 25 years guiding others through healing as a massage therapist, yoga instructor and holistic wellness coach, Neda began to see a different kind of healing that went beyond what she offered at her studio. “I saw it in both myself and my clients. There was a common thread of burnout and overwhelm. People were doing all the “right” things but still feeling disconnected. That’s when I realized they didn’t need more wellness–they needed a different environment to fully experience it,” she said.

Accessible only by boat, Xinalani is built into the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico, where guests move through jungle paths between open-air suites, yoga studios and shared meals overlooking the ocean. “You’re not just relaxing and taking time off–you’re reconnecting and with yourself,” shared Neda.

By the middle of the week, the shift in people is noticeable: strangers quickly become friends, healing is a community experience and participants become more present. “People arrive carrying stress and tension. By the end they see a sense of calm, clarity and openness,” she said. Her role as retreat host is to create a space where people feel seen, safe and supported while still allowing the experience to be their own.

For those who feel the “pull” but aren’t sure a retreat is “for them” Neda offers a simple perspective, “You don’t need to be experienced in yoga at all. You don’t need to have it figured out. You just need to be open and present with yourself.” The retreat experience is designed to be inclusive and accessible–meeting people where they are.

But the experience doesn’t end when the plane lands and notifications start pinging, it simply evolves. Participants return with a deeper awareness of themselves along with tools they can integrate into their daily life: breath work, movement or simply slowing down to listen inward. “That is the goal,” Neda explains, “Not to feel good for a week, but to create lasting change.”

Neda’s curated retreats are designed to feel slower, quieter and more intentional than a typical vacation; helping people reconnect with themselves in a way that feels sustainable once they return home. As an official Wellness Retreat Ambassador with Fit4Travel, she plans to continue expanding the experiences she offers through Trinity Wellness and its growing community.

“This is just the beginning,” she says. “There are so many beautiful places to explore—not just in the world, but within ourselves.”

Whether through a class in Blue Springs or a retreat in Puerto Vallarta, her goal remains the same: helping people slow down long enough to hear themselves again.

To learn more about retreats, curated travel experiences, and the Trinity Wellness community visit Trinity Wellness online at www.trinitywellnesskc.com

ARTICLE BY KALI KASPRZYK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

MAKEUP BY MIKAYLA CRANE

The 10% Target Mindset

Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT

Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.

He calls days later.

That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.

The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.

The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.

“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”

FEATURING JEN COHEN

Discover the full 10% Target Mindset framework.

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MAKE TEN ATTEMPTS

The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.

STACK THE DECK

Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.

DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE

No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.

SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP

Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.

NEVER MISS A MONDAY

The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.

Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Believe-Illuminating Hope Planning Committee Left to Right: (front row) Theresa Collar, Mike Collar, (back row) Julie Lonergan, Kristi Briseno, Liz Crenshaw, Steph Spitz, (not pictured) Cathy Vollmer, Vicki Kraft, Kevin & Lisa Freeman, Helen Turley-Ortiz, Megan oland, Courtney Laufketter, Tonia Cantrell, Jaime Simpson

BEFORE BLUE SPRINGS WAS BLUE SPRINGS

Exploring the early history of Blue Springs and the people who helped shape it

ARTICLE BY KATARINA BREWER PHOTOGRAPHY BY BLUE SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

What comes to mind when you pass the “Blue Springs” sign as you drive down I-70, or when someone asks you to tell you about the place you call home?

Maybe you think of the top-tier schools or local parks you’ve enjoyed with family and friends. Perhaps a specific event, business, or restaurant comes to mind.

For many years, Blue Springs has been described as a “bedroom community”— a place where people live and sleep, but commute elsewhere for work. But to the people that call this town home, it is much more than that. If you look beyond the neighborhoods, growing businesses, and busy roads, there is a rich history that helped shape the community we know today.

Blue Springs Chicago & Alton Train Station

Every town has a story, and Blue Springs’ story began long before it became the city we recognize today.

This year, the Blue Springs Historical Society is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Since 1976, the organization has been preserving the foundations of our community, proving that Blue Springs is, and always has been, much more than a place where commuters simply come home at the end of the day to sleep.

You have probably heard the saying that in order to understand the present, we have to learn from the past. Long before the Adams Dairy Landing on Coronado, the traffic along 7 Highway or the cars traveling on 40 Highway, Blue Springs looked a lot different.

BLUE SPRINGS BEFORE THE CITY

Long before Blue Springs existed, wagons traveling west on the Santa Fe Trail would stop here for the natural springs. Travelers would refill water barrels before continuing on their journey westward.

“We’ve found this to be a stopping point for many travelers to get fresh water before continuing their journey west,” Kay Burrus, Archivist of the Blue Springs Historical Society shared. “Many travelers stopped near Little Blue or camped near the cliffs and springs by the Blue Springs Cemetery.”

The first family to permanently settle in what is now the area across from Burrus Old Mill Park, was William and Rhoda Harris in 1832. A few years later, George and Elizabeth Burrus arrived and decided to also call this area home. Much like our city today, more families began arriving and the settlement slowly started growing.

Rhoda Harris became well-known throughout the community. “She was a midwife and herbal healer, using plants and herbs she grew to care for sick neighbors and traveling families,” Kay said.

A NAME FOR THE TOWN

Many years had passed, and in 1845 Franklin Smith built the first combined post office and general store. Having a post office meant there needed to be an official name. After discussion among many of the residents, the settlement became known as

“Blue Springs,” named after the natural spring and waters that flowed into Little Blue River, which is the original reason many families stopped here on their journey. Over time the community started to grow, more families settled down, building farms and homes. It developed into a thriving community.

REBUILDING & GROWTH

Like many communities throughout Missouri, Blue Springs faced many challenges during the Civil War. Areas surrounding Little Blue were damaged or destroyed, leaving families to rebuild homes, farms and businesses in the years that followed.

Only two structures were left standing after the destruction. One of which was the Jeremiah Woods house on Walnut Street, which still stands today reminding us of our community’s history.

As the town began to rebuild, the Chicago and Alton Railroad arrived and began laying tracks a mile east of the original settlement in 1878.

“At the time, the heart of Blue Springs was where Burrus Old Mill Park is located,” Kay explained. “But the trains caused businesses and residents to move to ‘new town’ because the steam engines could not make it up the hill.”

As residents and businesses moved closer to the railroad, the heart of Blue Springs became what we now know as Main Street. With all the activity that was happening in Blue Springs, on September 7, 1880, Blue Springs officially became a city.

Today, many people pass through Blue Springs without realizing how much history exists beneath the streets they travel every day. Some of the roads, neighborhoods and historic sites still remain, tying present-day Blue Springs to the people who first built the community.

In upcoming issues, we will continue exploring how Blue Springs continued to grow and gradually transformed into the community residents know today.

We encourage and invite you to also take a closer look at the places you pass every day and uncover the history of how a small settlement grew and helped shape Blue Springs into the city it is today.

Photos and historical information provided by the Blue Springs Historical Society.

Schoolhouse in Old Blue Springs, located north of the railroad tracks on Woods Chapel Road

Inside the Blue Springs Chicago & Alton Train Station

SWEET SUMMER KABOBS

An easy, fresh grilling recipe perfect for backyard dinners and summer cookouts

ARTICLE BY KATARINA BREWER

Nothing says summer quite like the smell of food cooking on the grill. These pineapple chicken kabobs are a fun and easy go-to meal. This recipe combines the sweetness of pineapple with homemade marinade for a delicious dish full of summer flavor.

One of my favorite things about kabobs is how simple they make dinner for the whole family. Everyone can build their own with their favorite combination of chicken, pineapple and vegetables, making mealtime a little more fun and interactive.

Whether you are hosting a backyard cookout, enjoying a weeknight dinner on the patio, or looking for an easy meal packed with flavor and color, these kabobs are a simple recipe that feels like summer on a plate.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN KABOBS

Ingredients:

For Marinade

• 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

• 1/3 cup pineapple juice

• 1/3 cup ketchup

• ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 2 tsp. sesame oil

• 2 tsp. minced garlic

• 2 tsp. grated ginger root

• ¼ tsp. salt

• ¼ tsp. black pepper

• 1 Tbsp. water

• 1 tsp. cornstarch

For Kabobs

• 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 ½ inch cubes

• 3 cups fresh pineapple chunks

• 2 bell pepper, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces

• 1 onion, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

• ¼ tsp. salt

• ¼ tsp. black pepper

• Metal or wooden skewers

Directions:

1. Add chicken to a resealable container.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper.

3. Measure 2/3 cup of the marinade into a small container and refrigerate for later. Pour remaining marinade over chicken. Seal tightly, gently shake the container and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.

4. Prepare grill for medium heat. Toss pineapple, peppers, and onions with olive oil, salt and pepper.

5. Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper and onion onto skewers until full.

6. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour reserved marinade into a saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and set basting sauce aside.

7. Grill kabobs for 5-6 minutes or until browned. Flip and grill for another 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

8. Remove kabobs from the grill and brush with basting sauce. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Tips

• If using wooden skewers, soak in warm water for 20-30 minutes before grilling. This helps prevent them from splintering or catching fire.

• For extra vegetables, add mushrooms, zucchini or squash to skewers.

• Top with fresh lime juice and zest before serving for extra flavor.

Recipe adopted from valerieskitchen.com

ARTICLE BY MARY KING PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEGAN CASON

BUILDING More WEALTH

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How Jodie and Dan Orel built a family-centered financial practice in Blue Springs

For 30 years, Jodie and Dan Orel have helped families in Blue Springs plan for the future, protect what matters most and build long-term financial confidence.

Through their Primerica office in Blue Springs, the couple focuses on helping individuals and families navigate everything from buying their first life insurance policy to mapping out a path for retirement. But for the Orels, the work has always been about more than numbers on a spreadsheet.

“We’re not transactional,” Jodie said. “We want people to feel educated, empowered and understood.”

AN UNEXPECTED BEGINNING

Before she became a financial advisor, Jodie was a hairstylist who simply wanted to buy a home and learn about money management. Dan worked in the corporate world as a chief financial officer. Like many young couples, they were trying to figure things out as they went.

Then, one conversation changed everything.

“We became clients first,” Jodie said. “Nobody had ever taught us about money or what to do with it. I just remember thinking, ‘I believe so much in what these people are doing.’”

That curiosity quickly turned into passion. After learning about financial education and long-term planning, she left the salon behind to focus full-time on her new path.

Jodie quickly realized that the same skills of listening, building relationships and earning trust, carried into her new role.

Dan soon joined her, and together they began building a local business centered around flexibility, freedom and family.

A BUSINESS BUILT AROUND FAMILY

From the beginning, the Orels structured their business around the life they wanted to create. Their children grew up seeing what it takes to run a business from the ground up, surrounded by a strong work ethic and a culture of personal growth. Today, their daughter is an Associate Head Coach at the University of Arkansas for the gymnastics team, while their son recently started a 2,100 mile journey hiking the Appalachian Trail.

“Your environment matters so much,” Jodie said. “Our kids were constantly around people encouraging them to dream bigger and think differently.”

Dan says transitioning from a corporate mindset to running a local business required them to seek out advice from established business owners in the community. That supportive environment continues to shape their office today. The Orels work closely with Client Experience Director Emma Goad, who helps maintain a warm, personal atmosphere.

“We want people to feel at home when they walk in here,” Jodie said. “Like they’re visiting family, not a sterile financial institution.”

RELATIONSHIPS OVER TRANSACTIONS

The Orels’ approach centers on education and longterm relationships. They work proactively with clients on

planning for the future, income strategies, and helping younger generations understand financial responsibility.

“We want to be a resource for people,” Dan said. “Not just for investments, but for financial decisions in general.”

That educational focus is what clients remember most. Jodie recalled one woman telling her she learned more in 15 minutes with the Orels than she had in 15 years elsewhere.

“We try to make complicated things simple,” she said.

ROOTED IN BLUE SPRINGS

The Orels have lived in Blue Springs for nearly 30 years, building deep roots through their church, local involvement, and long-standing client connections.

Their faith plays a major role in how they approach both life and business. The couple is actively involved in mission work, including annual trips to Kenya supporting education initiatives. Jodie is also an author, with proceeds from her book Best Day Ever benefiting nonprofit causes.

For the Orels, success is ultimately about legacy. Having such close relationships with their clients it’s a natural fit to pass that knowledge on to the next generation. Both of their children are licensed in the industry, creating the opportunity for the family business to serve clients for another generation.

“That would be my dream,” Jodie said. “For our kids to someday take care of our clients the same way we would.”

Disclosures: Primerica representatives market term life insurance underwritten by National Benefit Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Long Island City, NY in New York State; Primerica Life Insurance Company, Executive Offices: Duluth, GA in all other U.S. jurisdictions; and Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada, Home Office: Suite 400, 6985 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5N OG3, Phone: 905-812-2900 in Canada. In the U.S., securities and advisory services are offered by PFS Investments Inc., 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001, member FINRA [www.finra.org]. PFS Investments Inc. conducts its advisory business under the name Primerica Advisors. Primerica and PFS Investments are affiliated companies. In Canada, mutual funds are offered by PFSL Investments Canada Ltd., mutual fund dealer. Head Office: Mississauga, ON. In the U.S., securities and advisory services are offered by PFS Investments Inc., 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30099-0001, member FINRA [www.finra.org]. PFS Investments Inc. conducts its advisory business under the name Primerica Advisors. Primerica and PFS Investments Inc. are affiliated companies.

"Clients" refers to clients of Primerica.

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THIS EXOTIC COCKTAIL WILL TRANSPORT YOU TO PARADISE

Vacation time is just around the corner. We are dreaming of sitting on a secluded beach, sipping exotic cocktails with umbrellas in them. But why wait till vacation to enjoy a fun cocktail? This easy and refreshing classic will instantly transport you to paradise.

Piña Colada

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 oz cream of coconut

• 2 oz light rum

• 3 oz pineapple juice

• Juice of ½ lime

• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple

• 1/2 cup ice

• Pineapple wedge for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

Blend frozen pineapple and ice for a couple of seconds. Add in the liquid ingredients and blend until smooth. (To make thicker, add ice. Add pineapple juice if too thick.) Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

events

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

JULY 1ST – 26TH

The Center of Summer Soccer

Crown Center

Soccer has arrived in Kansas City, and Crown Center has the perfect way to celebrate. Enjoy free family-friendly activities and interactive experiences for all ages. Explore giant soccer-themed photo opportunities, international flags displayed across Crown Center Square, a Velcro soccer ball dart challenge and more. It’s a fun way to experience the excitement of the global games.

JULY 10TH

Art that Blows

The Abbott | 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Enjoy a night of music, art, and community at Art That Blows in the Crossroads. Featuring a live DJ, Jonny O’s Nashville Hot Chicken & Burgers food truck, desserts from Fifth & Emery, student talent showcases, and one-of-a-kind art pieces created from unplayable instruments. Proceeds support Band of Angels and help provide music opportunities for local students. To learn more and purchase tickets visit bandofangels.org.

JULY 12TH

Bootcamp & Brew

East Forty Brewing | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Don’t miss the ultimate team showdown at Trinity Wellness’s Bootcamp & Brew at East Forty Brewing. This high-energy event combines a full-body workout with friendly competition, obstacle-style challenges, and team fun. After the workout, stick around and celebrate with a drink. Grab your friends and get ready to compete for ultimate bragging rights. Learn more and sign up at trinitywellnesskc.com/ monthly-classes-events.html

JULY 16TH – AUGUST 2ND

Festival of Butterflies

Powell Gardens

Celebrate summer traditions at Powell Gardens’ Festival of Butterflies. Explore beautiful botanic displays while getting an up-close look at tropical and native butterflies throughout the gardens. With interactive activities and plenty to discover, this family-friendly festival is a great way to experience nature together. Visit powellgardens.org/festival-of-butterflies to purchase tickets.

JULY 16TH

Big Block Party: 15 Years of Downtown Blue Springs

Downtown Blue Springs | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Celebrate 15 years of Downtown Blue Springs for a special Summer Nights block party! There will be food trucks, live entertainment, local vendors, shopping, and activities for the whole family. Come out and enjoy an evening celebrating the heart of the community.

JULY 17TH – 18TH

40 Is Fine When You Look 29!

Merle Norman - Blue Springs

Celebrate Briana’s 40th birthday and military retirement with two days of beauty, fun, and prizes. The first 40 customers will receive a special door prize gift, along with spinner prize giveaways, event-only specials, refreshments, and themed treats. Stop by to shop and celebrate this exciting milestone.

Meyer Music knows instruments

FOR 60 YEARS, Meyer Music has been promoting and supporting music education in Kansas City. There’s a reason why more parents trust Meyer Music for quality beginning band and orchestra instruments, performance level upgrade instruments, and advanced level instrument rentals. Our Rent-toLearn and Rent-to-Own programs make it easy for your child to upgrade as they grow and improve, not to mention easy and affordable for you.