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Art, Advocacy, and Artisan Goods: ‘Clay & Wick’ Brings Local Flair to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Bryan StalderContributor As the Kansas City Renaissance Festival celebrates its milestone 50th year, festival-goers strolling through the wooded village grounds will find familiar faces, handcrafted treasures, and a rich legacy… The post Art, Advocacy, and Artisan Goods: ‘Clay &…
KCGPA’s “Lucky Lemons” Learn to Earn With Leadership Program
Dorri PartainManaging Editor The air inside the gymnasium smelled distinctly of fresh cut lemons as five students prepared two varieties of lemonade – original and strawberry- during Kansas City Girl’s… The post KCGPA’s “Lucky Lemons” Learn to Earn With Leadership Program first…
Legal Review: Fictious Names and Pen Names for Your Business
Dr. Adrienne B. Haynes, Esq.Contributor “Name your intention”– Patti Digh Selecting a business name is an important decision. Pseudonyms can be used both by individuals and for entities that are… The post Legal Review: Fictious Names and Pen Names for Your Business first appeared…
Multicultural Garden Palestinian Solution
Fiction written by Adel Jeffries Prologue Before the sirens, before the dust, before the bone-deep weariness that sets in when human suffering becomes a daily routine, Gaza was a land… The post Multicultural Garden Palestinian Solution first appeared on Northeast News .
A Sanctuary of Music, Care, and Community: The Evolution of 544 Wabash Avenue
At the intersection of history and grassroots outreach stands the Northeast Community Center (NECC). Founded by Reverend Dr. John B. Bisceglia, the center building was constructed in 1940 to serve… The post A Sanctuary of Music, Care, and Community: The Evolution of 544 Wabash…
Oakwood – Knickerbocker 2026 Golf Tournament
Oakwood Country Club’s annual Knickerbocker Golf Tournament was a spectacular, three-day celebration for members and their guests. Brothers Curtis Yonke and Kyle Yonke took home the winning team title, and […]
Community Chronicles – Catching The Gardening Bug
Community gardens do more than create a sense of affinity and belonging, they also help heal the earth. By cleaning the air, lowering ambient temperatures, and breaking up hard, compacted […]
Kansas City Young Matrons – New President
Kansas City Young Matrons is pleased to announce that Deana Fisher has been selected as its new president. She has been a member since 2018, and she has held several […]
Summer Celebrations!
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Rachel’s Reads – Dystopian Fiction
With the upcoming film adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping already generating excitement among fans of The Hunger Games, dystopian fiction is having another major moment. There’s something endlessly compelling […]
The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soirée
Guests enjoyed an evening at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens as the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park hosted its annual Stems: A Garden Soirée under a […]
Heart to Heart International – World Cup Celebrations
The FIFA World Cup spirit made its way into a summer of service at Heart to Heart International (HHI). In June, the Leawood Rotary Club welcomed International Rotary members from […]