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Name: Free A1C Screenings with Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian
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Location: Hy-Vee

Local author Sara Brunsvold wins prestigious award

October 26, 2023 Books, Entertainment, News

A novel about a young disenchanted reporter who is given a throwaway assignment to interview a 79-year-old hospice patient but finds adventure instead has landed a local author a prestigious award. Sara ...

Johnson County schools push graphic gay sex book on 6th graders

October 5, 2021 Culture Watch, Education, Local, News

A controversial book about a young man’s gay sexual exploits is on the approved reading list at several school districts in Johnson County, Kan. The Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School ...

April

01AprAll Day30Free A1C Screenings with Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian(All Day) Hy-Vee, 625 W Highway 40

18AprAll Day05MayGodspell(All Day) Musical Theater Heritage, 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

20AprAll Day21Retirement Celebration of Pastor Dwight Scott(All Day) Bannister Road Baptist Church,, 7503 Bannister Road, K.C., MO

20Apr9:00 am12:00 pmLUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE MO DISTRICT KANSAS CITY SOUTH ZONE - 2024 SPRING RALLY9:00 am - 12:00 pm Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5901 E 135th St., Grandview, Missouri 64030

20Apr9:00 am2:00 pmDowntown Day of Giving9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Fount Church inside the Kansas City Club, 918 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105

Time

(Saturday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

The Fount Church inside the Kansas City Club

918 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105

Event Details

The Fount, a local church, is excited to announce an upcoming event designed to support the downtown Kansas City community. As the cost of living continues to rise, making ends meet has become increasingly difficult for many. In response, The Fount is stepping up to make a difference with a special one-day event aimed at meeting the needs of our city. To give back to the community and provide support to those in need, The Fount is organizing a day filled with free services and goods, including but not limited to:

Eye Clinic: Offering eye exams and consultations
Haircuts: Professional haircuts to help you look and feel your best
Wellness Checks: Basic health screenings and consultations to keep your health in check
Food Pantry: Access to a range of food items to take home for those in need
Free Lunch: A meal open to everyone in the area
Family Photos: A chance to capture beautiful memories with professional photographs
This event is The Fount’s gift to downtown KC, aiming to bring the community together, offer tangible help, and spread joy.

Those interested can sign up with this Google form.

For media inquiries about the event, please contact:

Pastor Jim Hays
elders@thefountkc.com
816.533.5907

About The Fount
The Fount is here to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout downtown Kansas City! We are a Church that loves and serves downtown KCMO and beyond. We are a church woven into the community tapestry, partnering with local businesses, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and neighborhood residents to bring about a bedrock of stability, unity, and family. Jesus is bringing together a people of faith, hope, and love for the glory of God!

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20Apr4:00 pm7:00 pmPound 4 Pound Elite Boxing Academy Presents Who Wants That Smoke…Round 24:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lenexa Kansas National Guard Armory, 18200 W 87th St PKWY, Lenexa, KS 66219

21Apr11:00 amPhil and Pam Morgan in Concert11:00 am Big Creek Baptist Church, 1517 MO-7 Pleasant Hill, MO 64080

23Apr7:00 pmFear-Not Support Group7:00 pm Deerbrook Covenant Church, 200 NE Tudor Road, Lee\\\'s Summit, MO 64086

25AprAll DayUnconventional Business Network: Faith at Work Annual Summit(All Day: thursday) Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS 66061

Time

All Day (Thursday)

Location

Olathe Conference Center

10401 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS 66061

Event Details

Ignite Change in Your Workplace: Unleash the Difference Maker Within!
Learn More at Unconventional Business Network’s Annual Summit on April 25th.

We are excited to announce this year’s Summit theme: The Difference Maker.
Inspired by Nehemiah in scripture, this event reveals the attributes Nehemiah possessed, making him a shining example of a difference maker for God. Learn from influential speakers who have mastered the art of making a difference. Each speaker will delve into one of Nehemiah’s six attributes, offering practical experience, tools and tips you can apply immediately to become a difference maker in your career.

1. Clarity of Calling – Rick Boxx
• Founder and CEO of Unconventional Business Network
• Visionary leader integrating faith and work
• Author of seven books, including Unconventional Business

2. Fervent Prayer – Barry Rowan
• C-Suite roles at Gogo and Vonage
• Accomplished leader with experience in building and transforming businesses
• Author of Spiritual Art of Business

3. Courageous Leadership – Mark Miller
• Chick-fil-A’s sixteenth corporate employee
• Former VP of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A
• Author of eight books including Uncommon Greatness; dedicated to serving leaders globally

4. God Fueled Excellence – Natalie Born
• Principal Consultant at Arch Tower
• Host of the podcast Innovation Meets Leadership in 80 countries
• Author of Set It On Fire: The Art of Innovation

5. Persistent Perseverance – Steve Russell
• Retired combat infantryman and acclaimed author of We Got Him! detailing Saddam Hussein’s capture
• Founder of Two Rivers Arms, a rifle manufacturing company whose Iraqi rifles were featured in Clint Eastwood’s film American Sniper
• Former U.S. Congressman; Current President and CEO of JAARS

6. Creative Generosity – Aimee Minnich
• Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer at Impact Foundation
• Former President and General Counsel at the National Christian Foundation, Heartland
• Pioneered Missional Investing Program, enabling donor-advised funds to impact social enterprises

The above attributes inspired by Nehemiah, also this year’s conference topics, are timeless and relevant to your journey as a Difference Maker. Walk away with tools, connections and resources to become an effective Difference Maker in your business and workplace. Space is limited, so secure your spot now!

UBN’S ANNUAL SUMMIT CONFERENCE
April 25, 2024
8 am – 4 pm
Olathe Conference Center

unconventionalbusiness.org/summit24
events@unconventionalbusiness.org
913.782.9333

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27AprAll Day1 Strong Woman® Summit 2024: Shine Glory Girl(All Day: saturday)

27Apr8:00 am8:00 pm6th Annual Wilderness Trail Trek 5K/10K! Run/Walk8:00 am - 8:00 pm Wilderness Camping and Retreat Center, 34030 West 204th Street Lawson, MO 64062

27Apr8:00 am6th Annual Wilderness Trail Trek 5K! Run/Walk8:00 am

27Apr12:00 pm2:00 amWe Help Women12:00 pm - 2:00 am Hilton Garden Inn, 12080 S Strang Line Rd Olathe, KS 66062

27Apr7:00 pm8:45 pmNight of Comedy7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Greenleaf Performing Arts Academy, 11635 Kaw Dr, Kansas City, KS 66111

30AprAll Day19May Little Shop of Horrors(All Day) Spencer Theater, 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110