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Name: GloWild Lantern Festival 2024
Start: 2024-9-6T18-18-00-00
End: 2024-12-29T21-21-00-00
Location: Kansas City Zoo

October 1, 2024

Metro Voice annually works with regional adoption and foster care organizations, women’s clinics, policy groups and other pro-life entities. For information on any of the fine organizations below, just click and check out the stories of how they are changing lives.

A GIFT OF HOPE ADOPTIONS

303 N Stadium Blvd. #200

Columbia, MO 65203

Elizabeth Ehlen

573-356-0025

info@agiftofhopeadoptions.com

agiftofhopeadoptions.com

ALPHA CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOME

15017 27th Street

PO Box 727

Perry, Kansas 66073-0727

Michelle Kincaid | 785-597-5235

office@alphachristianchildrenshome.com

alphachristianchildrenshome.com

BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

6309 Walnut Street

Kansas City, Missouri

Glenda Merten

816-444-7090

kansascity@birthright.org

birthright.org

FOUND & WOVEN: HOPE AFTER ABORTION

5950 NE Lakewood Way

Lee’s Summit, Mo 64064

Renae Kitchin

(816) 847-2911

info@foundandwoven.com

foundandwoven.com

MISSOURI BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME

20509 S State Route J

PO Box 429

Peculiar, MO 64078

Dawn Hensley

816-616-3303

Dawn.Hensley@mbch.org

www.mbch.org

MISSOURI RIGHT TO LIFE-WESTERN REGION

9504 E. 63rd St. Suite 103

Raytown, MO 64133-4933

816-353-4113

Linda Verhulst

mrl-wr@att.net

mrl-wr.org

PARKVILLE WOMEN’S CLINIC

6326 N Lucerne Ave

Kansas City, MO 64151

Sonya Rice, Executive Director

816-746-7855

info@parkvillewomensclinic.com

pwc4life.us

RESOURCE HEALTH

1260 NE Windsor Drive,

Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

Alissa Gross

816-921-5050

alissagross@resourcehealth.org

www.resourcehealth.org

The LIGHTHouse (MBCH)

An affiliate of MBCH- Children and Family Ministries

lighthouse@mbch.org

24 Hour Hopeline: 816-916-4434

Headquarters 816-361-2233

400 West Meyer Rd

PO Box 22553

Kansas City, MO 64113

lighthousekc.org

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Time

November 1 (Friday) - January 5 (Sunday)

Location

Platte Purchase Park

10400 North Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO 64154

Event Details

Kansas City’s favorite holiday lights drive-thru event, Winter Magic, is moving to Platte Purchase Park this year! The Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department invites one and all to Kansas City’s premiere drive-thru holiday light show. Families will drive through the longest animated light tunnel in the Midwest! There are sections dedicated to the 12 days of Christmas, a toy workshop, a KC proud section and so much more.

To kick off the magic of the season, a special lighting ceremony will be held. A ceremonial switch will be flipped to “turn on” the lights, signaling the official start of Winter Magic. Guests can enjoy the ceremony from their cars before the drive-thru officially opens. Immediately following the ceremony, the light show will officially open for cars to begin driving through. Tickets are $20 Monday-Thursday, $30 Friday and Sunday, and $40 on Saturdays and are available for purchase.

WHAT: Winter Magic Lighting Ceremony: November 1st, 6:30 p.m.

Drive-Thru Opens: November 1st, 7 p.m.

WHEN: November 1, 2024, through January 5th, 2025, open nightly starting at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 North Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO 64154

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14Nov(Nov 14)5:00 pm04Jan(Jan 4)10:00 pmPowell Gardens Festival of Lights(November 14) 5:00 pm - (January 4) 10:00 pm Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50 Kingsville, MO 64061

Time

November 14 (Thursday) 5:00 pm - January 4 (Saturday) 10:00 pm

Location

Powell Gardens

1609 NW US Highway 50 Kingsville, MO 64061

Event Details

Kingsville, Mo. – Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden, invites the public to experience the wonder of the Evergy Festival of Lights, running on select evenings from November 14, 2024, through January 4, 2025 (5-10 p.m.). This annual winter festival has enchanted guests for years, transforming the Gardens’ 175 acres with over one mile of shimmering lights, beautiful installations, and memorable holiday experiences.
Tickets for Evergy Festival of Lights are now on sale. Visit www.powellgardens.org/festival-of-lights to plan your visit. Don’t miss out on the magic!
NEW IN 2024:
Extended Light Path through the Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden: The expanded trail guides guests through a newly lit section of Powell Gardens, including the scenic Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden, allowing visitors to experience more of the garden’s winter beauty and architectural highlights.
Aliento a Tequila Photography Exhibit: New this season, the Aliento a Tequila (or The Spirit of Tequila) exhibit presents a stunning series of photographs by Joel Salcido, capturing the rich landscapes, culture, and traditions of tequila-making in Mexico. The exhibit is open daily during Evergy Festival of Lights, with children’s craft activities available nearby.
Concert Series in Iconic Space: The stunning Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel will host a series of live holiday performances on Friday and Saturday evenings, creating a serene and festive ambiance in an incredible setting. Purchase concert tickets online at www.powellgardens.org/events-and-classes.
Immersive Snow Globe in the Conservatory: Step into a snow globe, where a new wintery installation offers a perfect photo opportunity in a cozy, festive setting.
Children’s Craft Nights: Every Thursday evening during the festival, kids can explore their creativity with hands-on holiday crafts, designed to inspire joy and creativity.
RETURNING FAVORITES:
Santa’s Workshop: Santa Claus will make special appearances on Fridays and Saturdays (November 29-December 21), spreading holiday cheer to young visitors. Mrs. Claus will join Santa for special story times on Saturdays (November 30-December 21). Visitors are encouraged to write a letter to Santa and make a free holiday craft daily.
Dazzling Light Maze: Guests of all ages can navigate the magical Light Maze, a sparkling labyrinth perfect for fun holiday adventures.
Cozy Warming Stations: Visitors can take a break and warm up at designated stations throughout Powell Gardens.
Join us this holiday season as Powell Gardens sparkles with joy and wonder during Evergy Festival of Lights! Tickets are available now. Advance purchase is recommended. Visit www.powellgardens.org/festival-of-lights for details and pricing.

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23NovAll Day28DecA Christmas Carol(All Day) Spencer Theater, 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110

27NovAll Day31Dec37th Annual Christmas in the Park (Longview)(All Day) Frank White Jr., Softball Complex,, 3901 SW Longview Road, Lee's Summit, MO, 64081

21Dec7:00 pm9:00 pmIsraeli Dance Party with live music7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Or HaOlam Messianic Synagogue, 9898 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS

22Dec11:00 am2:30 pmTOY CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY11:00 am - 2:30 pm St. Monica Catholic Church, St. Monica Catholic Church, 1616 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64108

22Dec3:00 pmSounds of Christmas Concert3:00 pm Northland Cathedral, 101 NW 99th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155

22Dec5:00 pm7:00 pmPleasant Hill HGBC Live Nativity5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 20000 Hickory Grove Rd Pleasant Hill, MO 64080

22Dec6:00 pmSounds of Christmas Concert6:00 pm Northland Cathedral, 101 NW 99th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155

23Dec7:00 pmChristmas Eve Eve Communion and Candlelight7:00 pm Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 W 87th Street Pkwy Lenexa, KS 66219

24DecAll DayCelebrate the Joy of Christmas Eve(All Day: tuesday) Colonial Presbyterian Church Quivera Campus, 12501 W. 137th St., Overland Park, KS 66221

24DecAll DayChristmas Eve Communion and Candlelight(All Day: tuesday) Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 W 87th Street Pkwy Lenexa, KS 66219

24Dec4:30 pm5:30 pmCelebrate the Joy of Christmas Eve4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church: South KC Campus, 9500 Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO 64114

24Dec6:00 pm7:00 pmChristmas Eve Service6:00 pm - 7:00 pm First Baptist Church of Shawnee, 11400 Johnson Drive Shawnee, KS 66203

Adoption, Fostering and Life Directory

A GIFT OF HOPE ADOPTIONS

ALPHA CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOME

BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

FOUND & WOVEN: HOPE AFTER ABORTION

MISSOURI BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME

MISSOURI RIGHT TO LIFE-WESTERN REGION

PARKVILLE WOMEN’S CLINIC

RESOURCE HEALTH

The LIGHTHouse (MBCH)

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