Excelsior Springs Bottling Company owner Keith Bowen, left, and the local waters became the focus of area news crews on Friday, Jan. 15 when the bottling company prepared 10,000 litres of Excelsior Springs mineral water to aid relief efforts to earthquake victims in Haiti.
Community Calendar brought to you by the Excelsior Springs Standard.
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March 2010
• Mar. 16 – Quarterback Club meets at 1219A N. Jesse James Rd., 7 p.m.
• Mar. 16 – City of Wood Heights will meet, 7 p.m.
• Mar. 16 – STUCO March Madness Basketball Tournament in ESHS Gym, 7 p.m. Admission cost $1, all proceeds benefit the Leukemia Society.
• Mar. 17 – Optimist Club meets at the Excelsior Springs Hospital dining room, 6:30 a.m.
• Mar. 17 – Free Medical Clinic on the lower level of the Good Samaritan Center, 8-11:30 a.m. Those without insurance and walk-ins are welcome.
• Mar. 17 – AARP at the Excelsior Springs Mid-Continent Public Library every Wednesday and Thursday until April 15, 9 a.m. Sign-sheets available at 8 a.m.
• Mar. 17 – Story Hour, Excelsior Springs Mid-Continent Public Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Mar. 17 – Lions Club meets at Ventana Gourmet Grill. Social hour from 6-7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7 p.m.
• Mar. 18 – Rotary Club meets on the lower level of the Good Samaritan Center, 7:30 a.m.
• Mar. 18 – AARP at the Excelsior Springs Mid-Continent Public Library every Wednesday and Thursday until April 15, 9 a.m. Sign-sheets available at 8 a.m.
• Mar. 18 – Business Women of Missouri will meet, 6:30 p.m. at member Sheila Miller's house. For directions or more information call 630-8480 or visit www.morgansites.com/bwm
• Mar. 18 – Weather Talk with Joe Lauria at the Excelsior Springs Mid-Continent Public Library, 6:30 p.m. All ages encouraged.
• Mar. 18 – Boy Scout Troop 313 Committee Meeting at Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m.
• Mar. 18 – Celebrate Recovery program at Flack Memorial Church, 7 p.m.
• Mar. 18 – Mystery Book Club, Mid-Continent Public Library, 7:30 p.m.
• Mar. 18 – Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Karaoke, 2301 Vintage Court, 8-11 p.m.
• Mar. 19 – Registration deadline for "Girl Power" Leadership Academy. To register contact Ryan McElhaney at 816-877-0496 or by e-mail.
• Mar. 19 – Medication Clinic, hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services, available at 1325 B Italian Way, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Call 468-0400 for an appointment or more information.
• Mar. 19 – Internet 101 program at the Excelsior Springs Mid-Continent Public Library, 2 p.m. This program is for adults.
• Mar. 19-21 – The 2010 annual meeting of the Missouri Archaeological Society (MAS) will be held at The Elms Resort and Spa. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Society. This three-day meeting provides a forum for the exchange of information between avocational and professional archaeologists and is vital in helping the Society promote the investigation, preservation, and interpretation of prehistoric and historic remains in Missouri, a constructive attitude toward these remains and cooperation between avocational and professional archaeologists. Activities include presentations on current archaeological research in Missouri, exhibits, displays, book sales, an artifact show, a silent auction and a banquet. There is also a field trip to Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site planned. Open to the public. $15 registration fee includes admission to all meeting events, except the banquet which costs $20 per person. For more information contact Lisa Haney at 417-836-3773 or visit the website for a registration packet.
• Mar. 20 – Chamber Beautification Committee will meet. Public participated invited. Click here for more information.
• Mar. 20 – Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at "The Thrifty Store" located at 1745A West Jesse James Rd., next to Kramer's Hardware, 9 a.m.
• Mar. 20 – "Footloose" musical tryouts from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 612 Tiger Drive.
• Mar. 20 – GriefShare Recovery seminar and report group at the Community Center in Lawson, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Childcare will be provided with prior request. For more information call Nada Austin at 816-296-3854 or the Old Union Church office at 816-296-3922.
• Mar. 20 – Mosby Opry, a live country, gospel and bluegrass program at Mosby City Hall, 7-10 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and to perform. Suggested donation is one non-perishable food item per person (There is no admission fee). Concessions will be available. For more information call 630-6988.
• Mar. 20 – Country Shindig will be at the Lawson Community Center, 7-10 p.m. No cover charge, donations welcome. Refreshments provided.
• Mar. 20 – A Tribute to Don Jackson and the Kiwanis Theatre Guild at the Farris Theatre in Richmond, 7:30 p.m. General admission seating. No admission. Free will donations will be collected to support Friends of Farris.
• Mar. 25 – Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Karaoke, 2301 Vintage Court, 8-11 p.m.
• Mar. 25-28 – Spring Open House. Kick off spring with a weekend of preview sales and specials in downtown Excelsior Springs. Shops will be open till 8 p.m. both Thursday (Downtown Diva Night) and Friday night.
• Mar. 25 – Downtown Diva Night. Join the downtown businesses for this new casual shopping night. Enjoy free gifts for the first 200 participants, along with sales, coupons and a night of DIVA-ness.
• Mar. 26-28 – Murder Mystery Weekend at the Elms Resort & Spa. Spend the weekend solving a murder. Package includes hors d'oeuvre reception on Friday evening; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; and brunch on Sunday along with a deluxe guest room. Price starts at $499 per couple. Click here for more information or call 816-630-5500.
• Mar. 27 – "Footloose" musical tryouts from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 612 Tiger Drive.
• Mar. 28 – "Footloose" musical tryouts from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 612 Tiger Drive.
• Mar. 30 – Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center requests the honor of your presence at our Open House, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch served, visit classrooms and trades, meet our Center Industry Council & our Community Relations Council. RSVP to 816-629-3160 or send email.
April 2010
• Apr. 3 – A special meeting for volunteer orientation will be held at the Watkins Woolen Mill Visitor Center, 10 a.m. Join us for opportunities to share your passion and special gifts with others! For more information contact Amanda Coonce, 816-580-3387 or send email.
• April 9 – Second Friday Art Crawls. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. starting at Gallery 105 and includes other galleries and shops downtown.
• April 22 – 83rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner & Auction at the Elms Resort & Spa. Silent Auction at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7p.m. Auction and Awards to follow. Click here for Awards Nomination Form.
• April 23-25 – The Excelsior Springs Cultural Guild will sponsor the annual "Gatsby Days" celebration. New events added this year. Watch for details!
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