APRIL

17      The Leawood Woman’s Club will host all Current and Former elected officials at a social in the Oak Room at City Hall from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Hear David Basse perform a new song about Leawood with The Leawood Singers. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Alice Hawk $- By invitation only

 

18      The Lodge at Ironwoods Park will be the scene for the 3^rd annual Mom and Son Sports Night. This event is for boys 5-11 and their mothers. Games, Food, Costume Contest, Prizes and more. For more information contact Lindsay Youle at 339-6700, extension 158.     

         $- 45 Resident/$50 – Non Resident Pre-registration required.

 

25      Deadline for Leawood's annual poster Contest for children K-12. You do not have to be a Leawood Resident to enter. Please review this PDF for more information. $ - FREE

 

MAY

1       Join in the fun at the Oxford School with an “End of the School Year Party” and open house from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. First 100 participants will receive a commemorative “60^th Anniversary momento”. $ - Free

 

JUNE

          Get back in the Swing! IRONHORSE Golf Course to hold grand reopening event. Dates and activities to be announced.

 

7        Get out and get going!  The Parks and Recreation Department will host National Trails Day.  First 100 participants receive a 60^th Anniversary Pedometer/Radio.  Meet at Shelters C/D in City Park. 9:00 a.m. Walk to Watts Mill (refreshments) via the Indian Creek Trail and back.  $- Free

 

8        The Leawood Lions will rededicate the Lion’s Shelter and Lion’s Fountain in Leawood City Park from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Lion’s will provide ice cream to all who come to help celebrate this important civic event. $- Free

 

21      Leawood Chamber’s 10^th Annual “Taste of Leawood”- Leawood City Hall Courtyard, 7:00 p.m. Casual evening of culinary splendor under the stars. Music provided by the Souled Out Band. (913) 498-1514 or www.leawoodchamber.org for more information.  $- 65 in advance/$70 at the door (if available).

 

JULY

4        July 4^th Celebration. Games, Rides, Food, and Fireworks! 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Bigger fireworks display. Music by “Liverpool”  $- Free general admission. All access to rides wrist band for kids 14 & Under, $5.

 

          Volunteer Appreciation Day. Leawood City Hall. Barbeque and ride to 4^th of July Celebration.  Details to be announced.   $ - Invitation for all volunteers and committee members.

 

19      Leawood Stage Company Annual Production Gala. 5:30-7:45at the Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 147^th and Mission Road. Enjoy dinner and spirits prior to the production of “Annie Get Your Gun”. Curtain at 8:00  $-  $50 per person for Gala. Show - Free

 

AUGUST

17      It’s a “Party in the Park”- Ironwoods Park!  Celebrate all that Ironwoods Park has to offer:  Activities in the Nature Center; Cabin Tours; Scavenger Hunts on the Trail; Art Show with demonstrations; Music performances in the Lodge; Crafts and Music at the Oxford School;  Open Climb at the Carolina T-Wall Challenge Course.  $- Free

 

27      It’s the annual Police and Fire Open House. 96^th and Lee Boulevard.  Free hot dogs and lots of fun. Tour the jail. See inside police and fire vehicles and learn about the duty of a police dog.  $- Free

 

SEPTEMBER

2        Party in the Pool with your Pooch!  All participating dogs receive a free 60^th anniversary bandana. Treats and pictures.  $- $3 per dog resident, $4 per dog non-resident.

 

OCTOBER

17      See what the Leawood Lion’s are cooking up this year at the annual

18      Lion’s Club Pancake Days. (More information to follow).

 

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