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County Legislature Chairman DaRon McGee
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The VOICE, September 22, 2023
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Fri. Sep 29 – Sun., Oct 1, -18th & Vine Arts Festival. Fri. An evening of Fashion and Style Sat. – Celebration of Music. Sun. – Community and Youth Day. Secure your ticket now and be part of this transformative experience. Choose from our Single Day pre-sale for only $10 or embrace the full weekend of festivities for just $20 pre-sale. Tickets: https://www.18thandvineartsfest.com/merch/tickets
Thu., Sept. 28, 11:30 am – 1 pm: 8th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony & Luncheon, Stoney Creek Hotel, KC, 18011 Bass Pro Dr. Our annual banquet began in 2016 to celebrate the important role of women and their contributions to the Eastern Jackson County community. Cost $47+ https://bit.ly/3OSN6lK
Fri., Sept. 29, 10 am – 4 pm: 2023 Enhancing Community Resilience to Improve Maternal Health, KC Public Library-Central Library, 14 West 10th St. March for Moms – look forward to elevating innovative programs from community-based organizations that are increasing access to maternity care services for moms & birthing people. FREE, Reserve Seat https://bit.ly/3Ywcfaq
Sat., Sept. 30, 6-9 pm: KCK Freedom Fund Banquet, KCKCC Technical Education Center, 6565 State. Keynote speaker Toriano Porter, opinion writer and member of The Kansas City Star editorial board. KCK Branch of the NAACP 105th Freedom Fund Banquet will raise money for scholarships and to honor community leaders. Cost $60 https://bit.ly/3KFMYVE
Sat., Sept. 30, 9 pm: Don’t Sleep on your Dreams Pajama Party for Black Girls – Black Girls Get Fit, Delta Athenaeum, 900 E Linwood Blvd. Black Girls ages 9-14 are welcome to the Ultimate Black Girl Magic Pajama Party with Cashawn Thompson, creator of the phrase “Black Girl Magic” will share her story and inspire girls to never give up on their dreams. All attendees will receive a copy of the NY Times bestselling “Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real Life Tales of Black Girl Magic.” FREE Reserve spot https://bit.ly/3ZgbW49
Sat., Sept. 30, 7:30 am – 1:30 pm: Black Women Get Fit – 6th Anniversary Edition, Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy, 1622 E.17th Terr. An array of FREE workshops, led by Kansas City’s best practitioners. FREE – Register at https://bit.ly/3RuEKDV
Sat., Sept. 30, 8 pm: Heels & Brims II presented by Beta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. College Basketball Experience, 1401 Grand Blvd. unforgettable evening of live music with The Tribe Band and Kansas City Legend DJ Fresh DJ’ing, dancing, fellowshipping, vendors, and fun. Cost $30+ https://bit.ly/48w0KEG
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