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Charity Clothing Bazaar

date: Aug 27, 2010–Oct 30, 2010

description: GWIA (God's Will In Action) ir partnering up with The Potter's House to have a Charity Clothing Bazaar for those in need. This will be every Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from August 27th through October 30th. There are 1400 . . .

Concerts

BridgePointe Summer Concert Series

date: Sep 3, 2010

description: The BridgePointe Summer Concert Series is proud to present the "smooth jazz" of Lester Estelle and Friends. Friday, September 3rd, 6:30 to 9:30pm. This is a FREE outdoor event, but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. Presented . . .

Concerts

Rock the House

date: Sep 4, 2010

description: Our theme for worship is "Health and Healing". We hope you come and join us for our twice monthly contemporary worship service. Come listen and sing along with our praise band, and praise team. Snacks will be laid out in the Fellowship Hall . . .

Lectures

Lecture Chosen People Ministries

date: Sep 5, 2010

description: Michael Zinn of Chosen People Ministries will be speaking. He will be presenting Israel Update. Event is free. . . .

Concerts

Rock Not Sand Concert

date: Sep 6, 2010

description: Rock Not Sand, the Praise Team at First Baptist Church; Independence, Missouri will be performing at the Annual Santa cali gon Days’ Gospel Stage in Downtown Independence, Missouri on Monday September 6th, 2010 at 1:00pm. Come and experience this . . .

Support Groups

Oakwood Baptist Church Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS)

date: Sep 9, 2010–Dec 9, 2010

description: Oakwood Baptist Church is starting a Mother of Preschoolers (MOPS) chapter. a place to find friendship, community, resources and support for you as a woman and mother so you're not alone. Moms have found community through MOPS for almost 40 years. . . .

Lectures

Lecture Remembering September 11th

date: Sep 9, 2010

description: Come and reflect on the events that shaped all of our histories on September 11th, 2001 while listening to a first-hand account the events that occurred in New York City that day from a disaster relief worker. Professor Gary Bachman from Park University . . .

Conferences

Christian Life Coaching Seminar

date: Sep 10, 2010–Nov 23, 2010

description: Christian Life Coach training for those who want to enhance their coaching and leadership skills. . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Ladies Night of Pampering

date: Sep 10, 2010

description: Night of Pampering In a busy world, it is hard to remember to take care of ourselves. On Friday, September 10th, Total Care Chiropractic and Ashley & Associates (KansasCityCareerServices.com) will host the 2nd Annual Ladies' Night of Pampering. . . .

Concerts

Outdoor Concert & Block Party w/ Local Christian Band, SameState

date: Sep 10, 2010

description: KC First Church of the Nazarene invites you to join us for a Friday night of fun as we kick off the fall. Local Christian band, SameState will headline the event. Come at 6 PM for the food, family fun and great prize giveaways, then stick around for . . .

Festivals

Festival Missouri Baptist Children's Home Apple Festival

date: Sep 11, 2010

description: Join us for a fun-filled day of activities. Handmade quilt and craft auction and sales, video tours of all MBCH campuses, We will have a children's area with clowns, games, prizes, puppets and face painting. Enjoy apple cider, apple fritters, apple . . .

Bible Schools/Clubs

Bible Club CEF Training

date: Sep 11, 2010

description: Child Evangelism Fellowship will present a training for after-school Good News Bible Club Ministry in public elementary schools on September 11, from 9 - 4p.m. at Nall Avenue Baptist Church in Overland Park, Kansas. To register by September 9, please . . .

Concerts

Cloverton in Concert

date: Sep 11, 2010–Aug 11, 2012

description: Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church is proudly presenting Cloverton in concert on Sep 11, 2010 at 7pm. Cloverton is an exciting, up-and-coming Christian rock band and winner of the 2010 Camp Electric "Rock the Camp" contest. Admission will be free, . . .

Support Groups

Support Parents Night Out

date: Sep 11, 2010

description: Parents can drop off individuals with special needs for free activities with 1-on-1 care. Sept. 4 is also a Sib Night when siblings can join us for activities and opportunity to share their unique experiences. . . .

Concerts

Concert Music on Main

date: Sep 11, 2010

description: GRANDVIEW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & NASB PRESENTS MUSIC ON MAIN…SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH ON 1200 N MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN GRANDVIEW…GATES OPEN AT 3:00PM AND THE EVENT ISN’T OVER UNTIL 10:30PM…THERE WILL BE MUSIC BY THE . . .

Festivals

Festival Celebrate our Past

date: Sep 12, 2010

description: We are celebrating 140 year in Lee's Summit! Join us Sunday, September 12th from 3-6pm to help celebrate our past with old-fashioned fun, games, stories, music, food and historical displays. . . .

Support Groups

GriefShare and Divorce Recovery Classes

date: Sep 12, 2010–Nov 14, 2010

description: Registration Deadline for both classes is Spetember 1. Divorce Recovery is 8 weeks and GriefShare is an ongoing class that continues through November to give grief support during the holidays. . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Community Rock-In

date: Sep 12, 2010

description: Community Rock-In Sunday September 12, 2010 6:00pm-8:00pm First Baptist Church Olathe 2024 E. 151st Street To Raise money for Johnson County Food Ministry Featured groups: Rejoice Evermore, Rock, Paper Soul and A Joyful Noise . . .

Concerts

Concert Calling Levi Guest Music Group

date: Sep 12, 2010

description: Calling Levi Music Group is our special Guest for our church service. . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Rachel House Golf Tournament

date: Sep 13, 2010

description: Monday, September 13 Lakewood Oaks Golf Club, Lee’s Summit Cost $135 per player 11:00 a.m. Check-in begins 1:00 Shotgun start Boxed lunch and dinner provided Great prizes and gifts All proceeds go to Rachel House. Rachel House is dedicated to helping . . .

Bible Schools/Clubs

Wisdom of the Word Bible Study

date: Sep 13, 2010–May 2, 2011

description: We will be offering the Wisdom of the Word (WOW) Bible Study for women every Monday from 10am - noon, beginning Spetember 13th. They will study the Gospel of Luke. Childcare will be provided. For more information call 816-830-3784 . . .

Support Groups

Support Group Divorce Care 4 Kids

date: Sep 14, 2010–Dec 7, 2010

description: Children aged 6 -12 whose parents are separated or divorced learn that God is their help in times of need. . . .

Support Groups

Support Group GriefShare

date: Sep 15, 2010–Dec 8, 2010

description: GriefShare is a grief recovery support group which will meet for 13 weeks on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in Room 130, at South Haven Baptist Church, Belton, Missouri, telephone number (816) 322-0409. For more information about GriefShare . . .

Bible Schools/Clubs

Bible CLub Alpha - Olathe

date: Sep 15, 2010–Nov 17, 2010

description: The Alpha course; 10 weeks of fun, food and thought-provoking discussion that explores the evidence and spirituality of the Christian faith. No question is too basic or too bold. Dinner is included and childcare is provided. . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Light House 1 million dollar Shootout

date: Sep 16, 2010–Sep 20, 2010

description: the light house is doing a fundraiser for a 1 million dollar golf hole in one shoot out qualify days are Sept 16,17,18,19 10 am til 9 pm hel at Family Fun Park Blue Springs FOUR persons will have one shot for 1 million dollars all monies goes directly . . .

Concerts

Concert Nathan Brooks

date: Sep 17, 2010

description: Join Kansas City native, Nathan Brooks as he plays a full band show, intimate, and a full experience of his new record "Dream in Truths" ... come out and invite a few friends who enjoy great tunes, and a record that is spiritually influenced, . . .

Other

Praise Guitar Workshop

date: Sep 17, 2010–Sep 18, 2010

description: Award winning guitarist John Standefer will present the Praise Guitar Workshop on Friday, Sept 17 through Saturday, Sept. 18 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Overland Park, KS. The workshop is open to guitarists of all levels who wish to improve their playing . . .

Festivals

Festival Nehemiah Fest IV

date: Sep 17, 2010–Sep 19, 2010

description: This FREE three-day family event will be held at Smith's Fork Park in Smithville, MO. Nehemiah Fest is the “Best Independent Christian Music Festival” in the Midwest. kid-friendly, family-oriented Christian camping and music festival. . . .

Concerts

Attaboy Concert

date: Sep 17, 2010

description: Attaboy will be in Concert Friday Night September 17, 2010 @ 7pm at Heartland Baptist Fellowship located at 21203 E. 283 Street Harrisonville Mo 64701.opening acts include Rosie Fyffe and Friends and Matt Franklin this is a free show but space is limited. . . .

Conferences

Conference Beth Moore Living Proof Live Simulcast

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: Legacy Christian Church Women’s Events Present: Living Proof Live via Simulcast featuring beloved Bible teacher Beth Moore and acclaimed worship leader Travis Cottrell and Praise Team. Saturday, September 18 Legacy Christian Church OP Campus 9:30 . . .

Concerts

Attaboy Concert

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: Help us celebrate our 140th anniversary with Attaboy, an uplifting Christian rock band! . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Church Yard & Craft Sale

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: Yard and Craft Sale in church parking lot. All proceeds going towards Children's Ministries, New Horizons Church of the Nazarene. . . .

Conferences

Conference KC Christian Singles Inaugural Renewal Experience

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: KC Christian Singles announce their first conference, the Inaugural Renewal Experience, to be held on Saturday, September 18th 9:30am-3:30pm at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center 11902 Lowell, Overland Park, KS 66213. See a complete schedule with speaker’s . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Run for Refuge 5K and Family Fun Walk

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: The Run for Refuge 5K and Family Fun Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m on Saturday, September 18 at The River of Refuge Dream Center, located at 5151 Raytown Road , KCMO, 64133. The Run for Refuge is open to all runners, joggers, and walkers. Strollers are . . .

Festivals

Festival 140th Anniversary Celebration

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: Help us celebrate 140 years in Lee's Summit with a full day of activities! From 2-6pm enjoy games, inflatables and entertainment (including Music with Mar). From 5:30-6:30pm enjoy dinner hot off the grill and at 7pm, Attaboy will perform an uplifting . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Building Hope in Rwanda, a Benefit Concert Featuring Sara Groves

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: Join us as we seek to bring hope and healing to a country still recovering from the 1994 genocide that took almost 1 million lives. Our goal is to build another home for orphaned and abandoned children in Rwanda through the work of New Hope Homes. Check . . .

Other

UMMen's Bar-B-Q

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: Barbeque chicken & pork, beans, slaw, bread & drinks. Adults $9.00 at door, $8.00 in advance. Age 10 & under $3.00. Dessert available at $1.00 ea. Dine-in or carry-out. . . .

Conferences

Conference I Am Second Presentation

date: Sep 18, 2010

description: This is an event to introduce Kansas City to the I Am Second movement. We will present in detail, the upcoming campaign for Kansas City, and present the opportunity to learn how to utilize the Small Group Discussion Materials that go along with the online . . .

Bible Schools/Clubs

Bible Club Alpha - Topeka

date: Sep 19, 2010–Nov 21, 2010

description: The Alpha course; 10 weeks of fun, food and thought-provoking discussion that explores the evidence and spirituality of the Christian faith. No question is too basic or too bold. Dinner is included and childcare is provided. . . .

Concerts

John Standefer in Concert

date: Sep 19, 2010

description: Award winning concert artist John Standefer will perform a benefit concert open to the public on Sunday, September 19, at 7:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, 9101 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS. John is a regular performer at the Chet Atkins Convention . . .

Concerts

Concert NY2LA tour

date: Sep 22, 2010

description: Featuring Press Play, Coffey Anderson, and Pastor Matthew Barnett from the Los Angeles Dream Center. . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Lord of Life GIANT CHURCH GARAGE SALE

date: Sep 23, 2010–Sep 24, 2010

description: The LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH Fall GIANT CHURCH GARAGE SALE & MOPS BAKE SALE will be held on Thursday, September 23 7:30AM-5:00PM and Friday, September 24 7:30AM-3:30PM. Lord of Life is located at 3105 W. 135th Street in Leawood, KS (1/2 mile . . .

Concerts

Ladies Fall Conference

date: Sep 24, 2010–Sep 25, 2010

description: Please join us for a time of worship, learning the Word, special workshops and fellowship. Keynote speaker is Eileen Epps-Hamilton from In the Word Ministries. Worship leader is Lisa Eaton from Cedar Ridge Christian Church in Lenexa, KS. Special music . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser 2010 Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Walk

date: Sep 25, 2010

description: This year’s FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure will take place in Shawnee, KS at the Mid-America Sports Complex Baseball Fields Parking Lot (20000 Johnson Drive) on Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. The event, held in cities . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes

date: Sep 25, 2010

description: Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s largest annual fundraising and education event. Step Out is a one-day walk that takes place in over 150 cities across the United States to help raise money to find a cure for . . .

Festivals

Missouri Lifelight Music Festival

date: Sep 25, 2010

description: One day music festival with several artists including Lincoln Brewster and Remedy Drive. Free Admission. Includes 3 stages, camping, inflatables, paint ball, paddle boats and more . . .

Theatre

GracePointe MOVIE NIGHT BENEATH THE STARS

date: Sep 25, 2010

description: "GracePointe Movie Night Beneath the Stars" Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. (Rain out date is Oct. 2) 2305 NE Douglas Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 FREE Outdoor Movie Night "Finding Nemo" will be showing on a giant . . .

Fundraisers

Fundraiser Eyes on AIDS 5k/10 Run/Walk

date: Oct 2, 2010

description: This event is a competitive run, non-competitive run and walk on a USATF certified 5K and 10K road course. Proceeds from the event go toward building an orphan care center in South Africa. . . .

Lectures

STAND UP FOR AMERICA RALLY with Evangelist Tim Lee

date: Oct 3, 2010–Oct 4, 2010

description: Evangelist Tim Lee who lost both legs in the Vietnam War, will be our special guest at this special rally. On Sunday, we will be honoring firemen, paramedics and law enforcement. Monday night will be a special patriotic rally in which we will honor our . . .

Festivals

Festival Kansas City Oktober Family

date: Oct 9, 2010

description: The Oktober Family Fest is put on by Real German Lutherans and is a fund raiser for Calvary Lutheran Church and School. The festival will be held on the Calvary's Wornall campus at 12411 Wornall Ave, just south of Avila University. This festival . . .