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Greater Excelsior Springs Area Community Lifestyle
The quality of life in and around Excelsior Springs is enhanced through the community's efforts to preserve its rich historic traditions, promote business development, provide a school system that prepares its children for the challenges of a world economy, and provides services and programs for senior citizens.
The E.S. Hospital provides a full range of comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Excelsior Springs and surrounding areas and maintains an Outpatient and Wellness Center with specialized services.
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Excelsior Springs also provides programs and facilities for active recreation enthusiasts, as well as open space and conservation lands for passive recreation. Excelsior Springs enjoys the distinction of being a state DREAM Initiative community and a national Preserve America Community. Come join us as we celebrate more than 125 years in providing quality of life for visitors, residents and businesses, alike.
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Upcoming Events
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Featured Event:
Friday, September 17
20th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Four person scramble, Excelsior Springs Golf Course.
Registration/lunch noon; shotgun start 1 p.m.
Please register by September 15.
Visit the Chamber website for registration form.
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September 2010
• Sept. 3 – Bingo every Friday night, with Early Bird Bingo at 5:45 p.m., and regular Bingo at 7 p.m., American Legion Post #236. Kitchen opens at 4:30 p.m. serving a different special every Friday night.
• Sept. 3 – Movies on the Lawn, 9 p.m. Join us for the showing of "The Blind Side". Gates open at 8:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 9 p.m. $1.00 grounds fee per person, hotel guests receive complimentary admission.
• Sept. 4 – 2nd Annual 5-K i-ROK Foundation Run and Walk at the Excelsior Springs High School, 8 a.m. Participate in the "Team Challenge" by organizing a team of 10 or more people to raise additional funds for the i-ROK Foundation. Awards will be given to the team that raises the most money. For complete information visit the website or call 816-630-0836.
• Sept. 4 – Original hits from the guitar duo Street Corner Choir at the Willow Spring Mercantile and Bistro, 2-5 p.m. For complete Saturday Music Series listing visit the website.
• Sept. 4 – Mosby Opry, a live country, gospel and bluegrass music program at Mosby City Hall, 7-10 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and 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.
• Sept. 6 – Texas Hold 'Em at the Clay-Ray Vets Club, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive, 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 816-630-7711.
• Sept. 7 – Pitch at the Clay-Ray Vets Club, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive, 7 p.m. All are welcome.
• Sept. 8 – Chamber Happy Hour sponsored by Rite-Way Auto and hosted by The Inn on Crescent Lake at Rite-Way Auto, 1905 W. Jesse James Rd., 5:30 - 7 p.m. Chamber members are invited for a casual evening of fun socializing and networking.
• Sept. 8 – Darts at the Clay-Ray Vets Club, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive, 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 816-630-7711.
• Sept. 9 – Wine Hay Ride at Van Till Farms and Winery. Take a scenic hayride over the hills of Rayville and enjoy wine and hors'doeuvres. Wagons pulls out at 6:30 p.m. $15 per person. Must be 21. Reservations required. Sign up on the website.
• Sept. 9 – Pool at the Clay-Ray Vets Club, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive, 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 816-630-7711.
• Sept. 9 – Applebee's Karaoke every Thursday evening, 8-11 p.m.
• Sept. 10 – Second Friday Art Crawls. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. starting at Gallery 105 and includes other galleries and shops downtown.
• Sept. 10 – Bingo every Friday night, with Early Bird Bingo at 5:45 p.m., and regular Bingo at 7 p.m., American Legion Post #236. Kitchen opens at 4:30 p.m. serving a different special every Friday night.
• Sept. 10-12 – Dog Retreat at the Elms Hotel, 401 Regent St. A weekend of R & R for dogs and their people. Meet experts in animal behavior, training and animal chiropractic - plus demos, seminars, dog contests, benefit air show, raffles and more! The Dog Retreat is a benefit for Excelsior Springs Friends of Animals. For more information or reservation call 816-630-5500 or visit www.dogretreatkc.com. Click here for flyer.
• Sept. 11 – "Race to the Rescue" 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk to benefit animal rescue, The Elms Resort. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. start. $100 cash top male runner, $100 cash top female runner, $100 cash top runner with dog. For more information visit www.racetotherescue.com.
• Sept. 11 – Dog Retreat Wine Tasting with Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery, Elms Resort, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sept. 11 – Noted journalist and nationally syndicated columnist Charles Gusewelle is scheduled to speak at the Elms Hotel, 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and is part of Dog Retreat, a benefit for Excelsior Springs Friends of Animals. (see above) There is no admission fee, however there will be donation jars at the door. Mr. Gusewelle will speak and then sign books. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
• Sept. 11 – Live music with Jim Thomas, Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery, 31010 W. 124th St., 5 - 7 p.m.
• Sept. 11 – Salem Road Band will be at the Ice House Blues Garden, Wabash BBQ, 646 Kansas City Ave. For more information about the Blues Garden, click here.
• Sept. 16 – Kevin Hiatt will be performing on the patio at Van Till Farms and Winery, Rayville, 6-9 p.m. Join us for an evening of world class steel guitar. Free to the public. We will be baking ciabatta pizzas in our wood fired oven, available for purchase. Cash bar. Visit the website for more information.
• Sept. 16 – Applebee's Karaoke every Thursday evening, 8-11 p.m.
• Sept. 17 – 20th Annual Golf Tournament, Excelsior Springs Golf Course, lunch/registrartion at noon, shotgun start 1 p.m. Click here for entry form.
• Sept. 17 – Bingo every Friday night, with Early Bird Bingo at 5:45 p.m., and regular Bingo at 7 p.m., American Legion Post #236. Kitchen opens at 4:30 p.m. serving a different special every Friday night.
• Sept. 17 – Songwriters Unplugged! are coming to the Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery, 6 - 9 p.m. Come try some wine and hang out with your favorite artists from this summer as they collaborate/jam!
• Sept. 17-19 – Murder Mystery Weekend at the Elms. Spend the weekend in a historic hotel solving a murder. Track down clues and red-herrings, observe fellow guests and ask the right questions to solve this murder ... or murders! Package includes all meals and overnight accommodations. Book today by calling 816-630-5500 or book on-line.
• Sept. 18 – Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast to benefit the ESHS Future Business Leaders of America will be hosted by Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 8-10 a.m. Funds raised will help with state leadership conference and competition costs. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from an FBLA member or at the door. For more information contact FBLA advisor Teresa Berry by email or by calling 816-630-9240, ext. 7002.
• Sept. 18 – Fall Plant Sale and Dutch Oven Cooking Demostrations and Sampling going on all day at Van Till Farms & Winery, Rayville. Visit website for information.
• Sept. 18 – First Annual PawBash Benefit for Northland Animal Welfare Society at the Ice House Blues Garden, Wabash BBQ, 646 Kansas City Ave. Performing bands include Shannon and the Rhythm King Band, June Bug and the Porch Lights, Underhoss, Outlaw Jim and the Whiskey Benders. 12 to 5 p.m., $10 per person. For more information about the Blues Garden, click here.
• Sept. 23 – The Kansas City Overtones will be performing on the patio at Van Till Farms & Winery, Rayville. They will bring two hours of big band swing music to the hills of Ray County. Sirloin tip buffet dinner and concert $12 per person with seating beginning at 5:30 p.m. Concert only $5 per person with seating beginning at 6:30 p.m. A la carte dessert option during intermission. Cash bar. Reservations required. Visit website for reservations.
• Sept. 24 – Bingo every Friday night, with Early Bird Bingo at 5:45 p.m., and regular Bingo at 7 p.m., American Legion Post #236. Kitchen opens at 4:30 p.m. serving a different special every Friday night.
• Sept. 25 – PRIDE Picnic, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers will assemble to volunteer in to help clean up in yards of residents unable to do the work themselves, followed by a picnic lunch. For additional information, visit the Excelsior Springs Standard's website.
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