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Community events from Feb. 8-15
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Lee’s Summit Sunrise Rotary Club
7:15 a.m., Emaline Ballroom – Every Friday morning you are cordially invited to attend the Lee’s Summit Sunrise Rotary at the Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW Third St. You will have the opportunity to meet our many business members, have breakfast provided by local restaurateurs and hear an interesting program. The meeting is finished by 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 816-222-0771.
“Legally Blonde, The Musical”
7:30 p.m., (Feb. 8, 15-16, 17 at 2:30 p.m.) Lee’s Summit West High School Performing Arts Center, 2600 SW Ward Rd – Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.
Feb. 9
Presentation’s 4th Annual Chocolate Festival
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Our Lady of the Presentation Church, 130 NW Murray Rd, in the Etue Room – Featuring delicious and delectable chocolate delights. Sample our wares and pick up a gift for your Valentine.
Feb. 11
Lee’s Summit Quilters Guild
9 a.m., Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way – The program is a trunk show by Janet Stone. Janet has been quilting for 13 years and her specialty is alphabet quilts. She won first prize in the first quilt show she entered in 2008. Visitors are welcome, for more information go to: http://lsqg.blogspot.com
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous HOW
5:30 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church, 1625 NW O’Brien Road.
Al-Anon
Noon, First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit, 1625 NW O’Brien Road – Is someone’s drinking causing you problems? Come to Al-Anon and join friends and family of alcoholics. The group meets weekly at noon on Mondays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Feb. 12
Helping Hands of the Willing Workers
1 p.m., Longview Chapel Christian Church, 850 SW Longview Road – Join a weekly group that makes crafts and sews for the benefit of the church. The Helping Hands make items throughout the year to earn money for the building fund and make cheer baskets for the homebound. The group invites anyone looking for fellowship, fun and those who enjoy creating items, to join them. The group furnishes all supplies and is always looking for new ideas. For more information, call 816-524-6549.
Lee’s Summit Downtown Rotary Club
4:45 p.m., Lee’s Summit Firefighters Union Hall, 322 SE Douglas St. – The club’s mission is to meet the charitable needs of the local community and participate in worldwide humanitarian causes by utilizing the energy and dedication of its members. Numerous local and international charities are supported by the club’s efforts. To learn more about the club, go to www.lsdowntownrotary.com or contact Keith Stidham at 816-554-8610.
Kiwanis Club
6 p.m., Lakeside Dining Room at John Knox Village – The Kiwanis invite you to join them as they volunteer their time to serving the children of the world. The Lee’s Summit chapter of the Kiwanis are dedicated to service projects including sponsoring little league baseball and softball teams, assisting with Hope House, providing scholarships and other projects. For more information, call 816-461-5204.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous HOW
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 1625 NW O’Brien Road.
Lee’s Summit Lions Club
7 p.m., Bob Evans Restaurant, 1680 NW Chipman Rd.
Lee’s Summit Woodworkers Guild
7 p.m., Summit Christian Academy Elementary, 1450 SW Jefferson Street
Join other woodworkers in the community to promote the exchange of woodworking information and further the craft. For more information, go to www.lswoodguild.com.
Feb. 13
VFW Post 5789 Meeting
7 p.m., VFW building, 329 SE Douglas St. – For more information, call 816-525-5789.
Feb. 14
Downtown Lions Club
Noon, Firefighters Local 2195 Union Hall – The Lee’s Summit Downtown Lions Club meets at noon at the Firefighter Local 2195 Union Hall, 322 SW Douglas St. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us. For more information, call 816-246-1119.
Rotary Club of Lee’s Summit
Noon, Unity Inn at Unity Village, 1901 NW Blue Parkway – Every Thursday, members of the Rotary Club of Lee’s Summit can be found discussing community and international service projects, sharing fellowship and enjoying lunch. The meetings are always open to guests and prospective new members. For more information, visit www.lsrotary.com
Alzheimer’s and Dementia support group
6 to 7 p.m., second Thursday of each month at the Ambassador Room at John Knox Village, 500 NW Murray Road — The purpose of the group is to offer resources and support for those who have loved ones affected by dementia.
Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors Dessert Theatre
7-9 p.m., (Feb. 15-16) Summit Christian Academy, 1450 SW Jefferson – Bring your Valentine for a Special Dessert Theatre. “The Comedy of Errors” is one of William Shakespeare’s earliest plays. It is his shortest and one of his most farcical comedies, with a major part of the humor coming from slapstick and mistaken identity, in addition to puns and word play. Call 816-525-1480 for ticket information.
Al-Anon
7:30 p.m, First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit, 1625 NW O’Brien Road – Is someone’s drinking causing you problems? Come to Al-Anon and join friends and family of alcoholics. The group meets weekly at noon on Mondays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Feb. 15
Lee’s Summit Sunrise Rotary Club
7:15 a.m., Emaline Ballroom – Every Friday morning you are cordially invited to attend the Lee’s Summit Sunrise Rotary at the Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW Third St. You will have the opportunity to meet our many business members, have breakfast provided by local restaurateurs and hear an interesting program. The meeting is finished by 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 816-222-0771.
