Things to Do

Preserving, Enhancing and Promoting Our Quality of Life through Parks, Trails & Recreation

Things to Do

THINGS TO DO IN PLATTE COUNTY…..

SPORTS AND RECREATION:

For Soccer, Softball, Baseball and Football sign ups - Stephanie A. Schieber Northland Sports Alliance Director stephanie@spcaa.com or NSA at http://www.spcaa.com/default.aspx Detailed information on all Northland Sports Alliance leagues can be found by clicking here or calling (816) 587-0880.

Platte County Community Centers YMCA Sports offers a variety of fall sports leagues for all ages during the 2010 season.

Flag Football is available for kids in Kindergarten through 7^th grade. The season runs Sept. 6 through Nov. 6. Registration deadline is August 23.

Basketball is available for kids in Kindergarten through 7^th grade. The season runs Sept. 13 until Nov. 6. Registration deadline is August 30.

Bitty Soccer is an instructional league for ages 3-4. The season runs from Sept. 1 - 20. Registration deadline is August 27.

Bitty Flag Football is an instructional league for ages 3-4. The season runs from Oct. 4 - 20. Registration deadline is October 1.

Bitty Baseball is an instructional league for ages 3-4. The season runs from Sept. 3 - 18. Registration deadline is August 31.

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball is for ages 18 and older. The season runs from Sept. 8 - Oct. 20. No individual registrations will be accepted. For league entry form, contact Sports Director Brandon Palmer using the contact information below. Registration deadline is August 30.

Adult Co-Ed Basketball is for ages 18 and older. The season runs from Sept. 12 - Nov. 7. No individual registrations will be accepted. For league entry form, contact Sports Director Brandon Palmer using the contact information below. Registration deadline is August 23.

Adult Co-Ed Softball is for ages 18 and older. The season runs from Sept. 3 - Oct. 22. No individual registrations will be accepted. For league entry form, contact Sports Director Brandon Palmer using the contact information below. Registration deadline is August 23.

Register for Platte County Community Center North Sports by clicking here and for Platte County Community Center South by clicking here. For more information, contact Brandon Palmer at (816) 505-2622.

Platte County Community Center – South – Parkville – Pool and Recreation, sports http://www.platteparks.com/community_center_south.html or http://www.kansascityymca.org/welcome-to-platte-cccs-ymca/platte-cccs-ymca-contact.htm 816.505.2622

Platte County Community Center – North – Platte City – Pool and Recreation, sports http://www.platteparks.com/community_center_north.html orhttp://www.kansascityymca.org/welcome-to-platte-cccn-ymca.html or (816) 858-0114

Guests can use the Community Centers for a daily fee of $10 or become a member for the better deal.

Platte City Sports signups for Soccer, Registration is on-line at www.plattecity.org or at City Hall, 400 Main Street, Platte City from Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 p.m. Deadline for registration is August 31. The season will run from September 25 to October 16. For more information call Dannie Stamper or Bill Williams at (816) 858-5627

Parkville Vikings Football & Cheer go to www.eteamz.com/NorthVIkings

Weston Soccer Club sign ups Final deadline for registration is August 27. For more information contact Stephanie at (816) 640-2446 at or Trista at (816) 695-8207.

Clay Platte Baseball/Softball Fall Sports - clayplattebaseball@yahoo.com

FARMER MARKETS:

TUESDAYS – starting June 1: Farmer's Market - Zona RosaL-located in the breezeway off 86th St. between Victoria's Secret and Hot Topic,I-29 and Barry Rd., Kansas City. Hours: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Admission: Free. www.zonarosa.com 587-8180.

WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS– starting June 2: Farmers Market - City Parking Lot, south end of Main St., Parkville. Hours: 7 a.m. to sold out Sat.;call for details Wed. Admission: Free. www.parkvillemo.com450-8810 or 769-7921.

SATURDAYS – starting June 5: Farmer's Market - Running Horse Ranch & Home parking lot, 2601 Running Horse Rd., Platte City. Hours:7 a.m. Admission: Free. www.plattecitymo.com858-5306.

MUSIC:

THURSDAYS – starting May 27: Jazz on the Town Square – Two hours of jazz on the square. Zona Rosa, I-29 and Barry Rd., Kansas City. Hours:7 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission: Free. www.zonarosa.com 587-8180.

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS starting May28- at 6 -9 p.m. Zona Rosa Summer Concerts www.zonarosa.com

FUN THINGS TO DO IN PLATTE COUNTY – Calendar of Events:

July 19-August 28 -- Philomene Bennett Art Exhibit, Campanella Gallery at Park University in Parkville  www.park.edu

Aug. 1 from 3-6 p.m. Ice Cream Social at Holy Trinity Church in Weston, MO

Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 Mile Trail 3^rd Annual Antique, Art & Garden Show. The show is at four locations over a 10 mile trail in and around Historic Weston, Missouri. The Junk Mafia guys are back to broadcast live on their radio show, "Junk in My Trunk" on 1140am radio. Sidewalk sales downtown. Wine and taste testing of local restaurants offerings and live entertainment will be available from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug 6. www.westonmo.com

Aug 6-8   Back to School Tax free holiday from the City of Kansas City, MO, State of Missouri, Cass County, Clay County, Platte County, Jackson County and Platte County,  for certain items of clothing, shoes, school supplies and computers in stores in Missouri.

Aug. 7, Saturday 4-9 p.m. Parkville August Cruise Night – Downtown Parkville  www.parkvillemo.org

Aug. 7  "Curious George" - Mulberry Lake across from Briarcliff Village

Treat the family to a night out with a free showing of "Curious George" at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 7 at Mulberry Lake across from Briarcliff Village.

Aug. 13 - Steam Engine Show Fairgrounds in Tracy, MO www.plattecitymo.com 858-5270.

Aug. 14 Self Defense Class - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Riverside Community Center
Join the Riverside Police for a FREE hands-on self defense class for women ages 12 and older.

Aug. 14 from 6-8 p.m. - Summer Concert Series- 3rd of 3 Platte County Court House lawn www.plattecitymo.com 858-5270.

Aug. 14, Sat.  5-9 p.m. - A kids Night Out – “Wild Wild West!”  kids 2-11 for dinner, swimming, games and more!  $15 members/$25 community.  Contact:  CassandraAllen@kansascityymca.org

Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon Platte Ridge Park hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Platte Ridge Park will host a Household Hazardous Waste Program August 14 from 8 am to Noon. Bring your automotive fluids, batteries, fuels, household cleaners, lawn & garden products, pesticides, paint and related products to the park for proper disposal. Commercial and industrial waste is prohibited. The program is open to all citizens living within participating communities which include the following: Iatan, Farley, Houston Lake, Kansas City, Lake Waukomis, Northmoor, Parkville, Platte City, Platte Woods, Riverside, Tracy, Weatherby Lake, Weston and unincorporated Platte County. Residents living in a community not participating will have to pay a fee in order to drop off material. Many of these materials are a fire hazard and if not disposed of properly, pollute our streams and lakes. The MARC Solid Waste Management District manages this program. A majority of the materials received are recycled. For more information click here or contact Daniel Erickson, Platte County Planning & Zoning, at (816) 858-3368 or Nadja Karpilow, HHW program manager at (816) 701-8226.

Aug. 20 – 22  -  42^nd Annual Parkville Days Riverfest 2010, English Landing Park, Parkville features Artists, Crafts, Food, Drinks, Carnival Rides, Inflatable’s, Music – Jazz, Blues, Acoustical, Wild West Show, Beauty Pageants and sidewalk sales.  www.parkvillemo.org

Aug. 21, Saturday First Annual Parkville Days 5 K Run BY The River sponsored by Parkville’s Christmas on the River Committee.  Info and register at www.active.com

Aug. 21, Saturday at 10 a.m. Parkville Days Riverfest Parade, Downtown Parkville www.parkvillemo.org This year’s theme is “Parkville the Heart of Platte County” and Platte County Presiding Commissioner Betty Knight is the Grand Marshal. County Presiding Commissioner Betty Knight was first elected to office in 1995 and has overwhelmingly won re-election for three subsequent terms. Betty is the Past President of the National Association of Regional Councils. She is also Past President of the Missouri Association of Counties and Past Chair of Mid-America Regional Council, an influential organization of city and county governments in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Betty now leads the Missouri County Commissioner's Association. In 2002, the Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association selected Knight as the recipient of the "2002 Excellence in Planning Award.” With her leadership, Platte County has completed four comprehensive planning projects beginning with a 20-year strategic plan that eventually led to the development of land use, road and bridge and parks/storm water plans. Betty has been honored as one of Kansas City’s Most Influential Business Women at Ingram’s Annual Conference for Women Executives. The Anne Robb Townsend Civic Leadership Award was present to Betty in 2003. She has also received national recognition as an Officeholder of the Year award from the National Association of Republican County Officials in 2001. Betty Knight has said, "It is such an honor to serve the citizens of Platte County. I am proud of our continued commitment to make Platte County a great place to live."

Aug. 22, from 4-6 p.m. - Ice Cream Social at Salem Christian Church in Weston, MO



Aug. 22, Sunday from 10-5  Mini Maker Faire for do-it-yourselfers, exhibits & demos. www.parkvillemo.org

Aug. 27 Family Star Party 7-9 p.m. – Riverside Community Center

Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. Parkville Final Friday – downtown Parkville has food and fun with live music and art

Aug. 28 6-9 p.m. – Come one come all….Community Block Party at Platte County South Community Center. Live music, food, games, inflatable’s and more! FREE for the whole family! Contact: CassandraAllen@kansascityymca.org

Aug. 30 – Senior Dance at Riverside Community Center
Come dance the day away at this FREE event featuring the Ed Smith Band.

Sept. 1 Shows at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Culpepper & Merriweather Circus - 640-2909

Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. Pancreatic Cancer 5K/10K Walk Run - Run in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and follow a scenic route along the river bluffs and through Weston Bend State Park. Info and registration at westonmo@kc.rr.com or Call 816-640-2909

Sept. 11, noon – 4 p.m. Dippin’ Dogs Join Gary Lezak and Holly Starr at The Springs Aquatic Center, 9400 N. Congress Ave. $10 www.dippindogs.com or www.kcmo.org/parks

Sept. 11^th, Saturday, 5-9pm - Kids Night Out – “Tailgate Party” - Kids ages 2-11 will enjoy dinner, swimming, games and more! $15/members, $25/community Contact: CassandraAllen@kansascityymca.org

Sept.14th from 6:30-8:00pm: Master Gardner Seminar on Composting in the

Generational room at Platte County South Community Center/YMCA 8875 Clark Ave

Parkville, MO 64152    505-2622    kathyarmitage@kansascityymca.org

SEPT. 18 at 7:30 p.m. BULLFEST in Weston, MO Gate opens at 6:00 pm – fee. Info- call Nolan Taylor 816-547-4638

September 17-19: Zona Rosa Arts Festival - 7th Annual Zona Rosa Arts Festival features music, dance, food, and artists representing a variety of different art mediums. Platte County Arts Council and Zona Rosa bring the work of local and national artists together. Zona Rosa, I-29 and Barry Rd., Kansas City. Hours: Call or visit website for Festival schedule. Admission: Free. www.zonarosa.com 587-8180.

Sept. 22^nd from 9-1pm: National Fall Prevention Day. PCCCS will be hosting a Heath Fair in the Generational room. Vendors, screenings, health info. 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152 505-2622 kathyarmitage@kansascityymca.org

Sept. 24 - The Cemetery Club Dinner theater at Riverside Community Center

Platte County's Dinner Theater, for people who take having fun, seriously.

September 26: Whisper Walk- Annual 5k walk and run offers opportunity for those who have been touched by ovarian cancer to walk in memory of loved ones and express their support for research and education efforts. Zona Rosa, , I-29 and Barry Rd., Kansas City. Hours: Visit website for times and registration fees. www.spelmanfoundation.org 587-8180.

Sept. 27th: AOA County Fair.  This is our fourth fair. AOA will be baking

pies and breads for the fair. Baked goods will be judged by our special guest. After the judging participants will sample the winning pies & breads. 8875 Clark Ave.,Parkville, MO 64152 505-2622 kathyarmitage@kansascityymca.org

Sept. 27 - Senior Dance at Riverside Community Center
Come dance the day away at this FREE event featuring the Ed Smith Band.

PLATTE COUNTY PUMPKINS

September 4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26: Fall Harvest Weekends - Apples, pumpkins, 2 country stores, 15-acre Vote 2008 Presidential Seal maze, and fun country hayrides at a turn of the century farm. Weston Red Barn Farm, 16300 Wilkerson Rd., Weston. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free. www.westonredbarnfarm.com 386-5437.

September 18-30: Pumpkin Patch - U-pick pumpkin and gourd patches close to old barn filled with squash, dried gourds, honey, painted pumpkins, straw, stalks and Indian corn. 42 varieties of mums and asters. Free mazes. East of Platte City between Hwy. 92 and Hwy. HH on Farmer Lane, Platte City. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: Free. www.pumpkins-etc.com 858-5758.

Friends of Platte County Parks & Recreation
Address: P. O. Box 901355,
Kansas City, MO 64190
Phone: (816) 746-6848
Email: info@friendsofplattecountyparks.org