Oct

11

Downtown has arrived

October 11, 2007 | 10 Comments

Even more important than the Sprint Center opening is the opening of a second Starbucks in the Loop.  Tomorrow it opens in the H&R Block headquarters at 13th and Main, which will be very convenient for folks that can’t be bothered to walk to the existing Starbucks at 12th and Main.
I thought the Plaza was [...]

Oct

10

Beer on kids menu at Sprint Center

October 10, 2007 | 2 Comments

Someone who went to the Sprint Center open house noticed that beer is $6 on the kids menu. I hate to imagine how much beer is on the adult menu…

Oct

9

Food for Library Fines

October 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a great way to take care of your library fines and help feed hungry folks at the same time.  From now until October 14 the Kansas City Public Library will give you $1 off of your library fines for every can of food that you bring in.
Check out the details at www.kclibrary.org 

Oct

9

Arena Walking Challenge

October 9, 2007 | 4 Comments

Today several members of the City Council will take part in a challenge to demonstrate the parking and transit options within walking distance of Sprint Center arena. There is plenty of parking available, if the suburbatroids don’t freak out when they have to walk a few blocks. It won’t be any worse [...]

Oct

8

National Champions

October 8, 2007 | 2 Comments

No, that headline doesn’t refer to the Chiefs or Royals. We’re talking about the KC Roller Warriors. Their recent win of the national roller derby championship makes them the first KC sports team to claim a national title since the Wizards won the MLS Cup in 2000. Congrats, ladies!

Oct

5

BBQ Shuttle

October 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

If you are heading down to the West Bottoms for the American Royal BBQ this weekend, the KCATA is offering free shuttle service from Downtown parking garages.  Shuttle pick-up locations are at the City Hall garage at 11th and Oak, Town Pavilion garage at 12th and Grand, the Marriott Hotel at 12th and Wyandotte, and [...]

Oct

4

Missouri River Clean-up

October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It’s well known for being muddy, but trash clean-up is the focus this weekend at Kaw Point. Missouri River Relief is sponsoring the 5th annual Missouri River Clean-up in the KC area. Register online and show up Saturday morning at Kaw Point Park. You’ll even get a free boat ride as you are ferried along [...]

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