5 BEST PARKS IN KC

5 BEST PARKS IN KC

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HERE ARE OUR PICKS FOR THE BEST PARKS IN THE KC AREA

#1 - ANTIOCH PARK

6501 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS 66202

Park Features: 

  • Basketball Court
  • Bocce Court
  • Fire Circle
  • Fishing
  • Gazebo
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Multi-Functional Shelter
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court

#2 - BLACK HOOF PARK

9053 Monticello Rd, Lenexa, KS 66220

Park Features: 

  • nature trails
  • playgrounds
  • shelters
  • lake for fishing or boating
  • play stream
  • walking trails on the water

#3 - MEADOWBROOK PARK

9101 Nall Ave, Prairie Village, KS 66207

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Park Features:

  • playground
  • pavilion with fire pit
  • multi-purpose classroom for up to 30
  • paved Trails
  • ponds
  • pickleball courts
  • three shelters

#4 - WILDER BLUFF PARK

24200 W 55th St
Shawnee, KS 66226
Park Features: 
  • shelter with fireplace
  • splash pad
  • waterfall
  • walking path

#5 -SHAWNEE MISSION PARK

7900 Renner Rd Lenexa, KS 66219

Park Features: 

  • Disc Golf Course
  • Dog Park
  • Fire Circle
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trails
  • Marina
  • Mountain Bike Trails
  • Multi-Functional Shelter
  • Playground

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PARK IN THE KC AREA? IF YOU CHECK ANY OF THESE OUT, LET US KNOW!

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KC’s BEST chocolate chip cookies

KC’s BEST chocolate chip cookies

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HERE ARE OUR PICKS FOR KC’S BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

#1 - BEST REGARDS BAKERY

6759 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS  66209

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#2 - BLUE CHIP COOKIES & ICE CREAM

5045 W 117th St, Leawood, KS 66211

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#3 - CONNIE'S COOKIES

9224 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS 66212

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#4 - KC COOKIE COMPANY

11501 S. Carbondale ST
Olathe, KS 66061

#5 - MCLAIN'S BAKERY

10695 Roe Ave
Overland Park, KS 66207

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE? IF YOU CHECK THESE OUT, LET US KNOW! #ABG

Care Portal

Care Portal

Careportal

CarePortal creates connections within the Circles of Care around the isolated child. Their goal is to bring together the family, church, & community to create a holistic, healthy approach to caring for kids.

How does careportal work?

CarePortal is a technology connecting platform that brings the needs of hurting children and families in your community to your attention. Caseworkers uncover the needs. CarePortal makes local churches and community members aware, giving them real time opportunity to respond. 

Want to see how it works? CLICK HERE!

want to get involved?

Whether you are a business, church, just a person who cares, CarePortal can connect you! Their goal is to connect communities to help take action for children & families that are in a point of crisis. CarePortal exists to help make that connection. 

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3161 Wyandotte St.
Kansas City, MO 64111

4th of July in KC

4th of July in KC

4th of July in kC

Red, White, & Zoo – July 3rd – 10 AM – 4 PM – Kansas City Zoo

Stars & Stripes Picnic – July 3rd – 7 pm- 9 pm – World War I Museum

– VillageFest To Go – July 4th 9 am – 11 am – Prairie Village Shops

– Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular – July 4th 9-11 pm – Corporate Woods 

– 2021 KC Air Show – July 3rd-July 4 – New Century Air Center

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ABG’S TOP PICKS – MEXICAN RESTAURANTS

ABG’S TOP PICKS – MEXICAN RESTAURANTS

THE ANDY BLAKE GROUP’S LIST

HERE ARE OUR PICKS FOR KC’S TOP MEXICAN RESTAURANTS

#2 - LOS TULES

1656 Broadway Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
64108
816-421-9229

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#3 - SUPER MARKET EL TORITO

EL TORITO KANSAS CITY

1409 Central Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102

(913) 233-1794

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#4 - SALTY IGUNA

8228 Mission Road
Prairie Village, Kansas 66208
Tel: (913) 381-3888

#6 - PONAK'S MEXICAN KITCHEN

2856 Southwest Boulevard

Kansas City, Mo 64108

816-753-0775

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#7 - K MACHOS

11741 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (913) 766-0719

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Giving Back- Stand Up for Cancer

Giving Back- Stand Up for Cancer

STAND UP TO CANCER WORKS TO OFFER THE NEWEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE CANCER TREATMENTS TO PATIENTS BY BRINGING TOGETHER THE BEST MINDS. 

THEIR MISSION

STAND UP TO CANCER’S (SU2C) MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF GROUNDBREAKING TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH THAT CAN GET NEW THERAPIES TO PATIENTS QUICKLY AND SAVE LIVES NOW. 

WHAT THEY DO

Stand up to Cancer enables scientific breakthroughs by funding collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams, and investigators that focus on the most promising advancements in cancer treatments.

100% of donations received from the public support SU2C’s research programs. 

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

There are a variety of ways to get involved with Stand Up to Cancer from donating, to fundraising, to giving gifts, there are plenty of options if you feel you want to support their mission. 

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P.O. Box 843721

Los Angeles, CA 90084-3721

Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day

BEST PATIO'S TO CELEBRATE SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

The Dubliner – 170 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 

Conroys Public House Rainbow – 170 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 

– O’Neill’s Restaurant & Bar – 417 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS

– Gilhouly’s – 1721 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO

– Governor Stumpy’s Grill House – 321 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO

McGuires Tavern – 9148 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park, KS

Kelly’s Westport Inn – 500 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO

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Dessert Spotlight

Dessert Spotlight

Bring your sweet tooth and be sure to grab your sweetie something sweet for Valentines Day!

1. mclain’s bakery

Cookies, Cupcakes, Cakes, Cinnamon Rolls, & lots more!

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2. Andre’s chocolates

Specialty chocolates-need we say more?! 

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3. rye – Leawood

Craving pie? They have a variety of flavors + you won’t want to miss their  Frozen Hot Chocolate Sundae!

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4. sylas & maddy’s

some of the best ice cream in the city! 

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5. blue chip cookie

Cookie lovers will love Blue Chip cookies! with a motto like “Best Cookies in the Country”, you know they are going to be good! 

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5 Valentines Day Date Ideas

5 Valentines Day Date Ideas

Struggling of what to do with your significant other? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Here are some of our favorite ways to WOO the one you love! 

1. Living Room Picnic

Whether you stay in or go out to your favorite place, take a trip down memory lane by re-creating your favorite date. It can be your first date or the one where you fell in love. Get creative and have fun falling in love all over again! 

2. take out tour

Are you a foodie or have a lot of favorite local restaurants? Take a tour of your town and pick up some of your favorite local dishes to eat in the car, at a park, or bring them home and have a picnic in your living room. Don’t forget to grab the wine on your way home! 

3. book a staycation or plan your next vaca

Craving an adventure but aren’t able to take a trip? Book a sitter for your animals, kids, or both. Grab your loved one and discover your town all over again. Enjoy time with just the two of you in a different environment.

4. go on a scavenger hunt

Did you fall in love in the city you’re currently in? Take your SO (significant other) on a scavenger hunt to all your past favorite memories or spots where you fell in love. Just moved to a new city? Have a scavenger hunt that takes you to all the fun new places you haven’t been to yet! Crank up those tunes and enjoy the journey! 

5. paint and pour

Let’s get creative! Set out an array of different types of drinks, snack foods, and grab a paintbrush and canvas and have fun! Not sure what to draw? Check out youtube/Pinterest for some inspo or try to paint a portrait of your SO! 

Regardless of what you do-the goal is to have fun and to spend quality time with one another!

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2021-1st Quarter Charity Partner

2021-1st Quarter Charity Partner

Ronald McDonald House charities

2021-1st Quarter Charity
WHO THEY ARE

RMHC keep families close to their sick children while they get the care and supportive services they need.

On any given night, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City (RMHC-KC) serves 87 families. In 2019, our Houses and Family Room provided comfort and care to more than 8,200 families as well as opened our doors to support over 40,000 visits from family and friends of in-patients at Children’s Mercy.

THEIR MISSION

The mission of RMHC is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.

THE vision

A world where all children have access to medical care and their families are supported and actively involved in their children’s care.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

At RMHC they believe in bringing communities together at the global and local level to support families throughout their health care journey.Whether you can fulfill a wish list or volunteer locally, they need you in order to help serve others. 

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4328 Jackson Ave
Kansas City, MO

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