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Piccadilly Gala Ticket Sales Kick-off Event
Thursday, January 28
5:30-7 p.m.
America's Community Bank
1100 W Main Street
Guarantee you get the best seat in the house! You are invited to Downtown Alive's Piccadilly Ticket Sales Kick-off event!
For one night only, tickets are $45 each and include dinner and one drink ticket. After Thursday, January 28, tickets will be $50.
Table sales are also available. For ticket information, contact Cindy Miller, Downtown Alive! Executive Director at 816-228-2300 or 816-808-7553.
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Mayor's State of the City Address
Thursday, February 18
11 a.m.
Adams Pointe Conference Center
Join Mayor Carson Ross as he presents his eighth annual State of the City Address.
If you would like to attend, you can purchase tickets by calling the Chamber at 816-229-8558. The price is $25 for non-members and $20 for chamber members.
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April Local Election Ballot
April 5, 2016 is the date for General Municipal elections. The ballot will include the following seeking re-election:
Mayor
Carson Ross
Councilman
Dale Carter
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District 1
Chris Lievsay
- District 2
Susan Culpepper
- District 3
For questions about voter registration, including which documents are required, please visit either local branch or click here.
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Blood Drive Thank You
A big thank you to each person who participated in this year's 'Be a Royal' Blood Drive!
Their is no substitute for blood. Your donation will help meet a need in the Blue Springs area and may possibly save the life of another.
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Let's Move! Saturdays
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These events are free and open to the public, unless noted.
To view the entire winter/spring schedule, click here.
425 NE Mock Ave
January 30, 9-10:30 a.m.
Youth activities & basketball
Dynamic Dance
1901 SW Highway 40
February 6, 11 a.m. to Noon
Dance Class
ThunderDome Athletics
2505 SW Highway 40, Ste. C
February 6, 1-2 p.m.
Kids speed & agility clinic, Ages 8+
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 News Happenings
Around Town
A bi-weekly message from your Blue Springs Mayor and City Council |
Hello and welcome to News Happenings Around
Town, your one-stop source for city information and news updates, including those items most important to you.
It looks like winter has finally landed here in Blue Springs with our first snow in the past few weeks. I want to thank the snow removal crews that work diligently to make sure streets are clear for our daily commute.
I would also like to thank the residents of Blue Springs and our City staff who have been patient as we completed renovations on the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building which will be open to the public starting today.
Keep reading to learn more about the upcoming celebration ceremony, this evening's Piccadilly pre-sale event and other happenings in Blue Springs.
As always, please continue sharing this timely publication and spreading the word about the good things in our city.
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Blue Springs Chamber Banquet
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From Top: Bill Cosgrove, Trisha Kennedy, Pam Bartow, (Last Pic) Lara Vermillion Blue Springs Chamber President, Carol Baker, Immediate Past Chamber Chair of the Board and Mayor Carson Ross with award recipients.
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Themed Casino Royale, this event recognized the efforts of various community leaders who were nominated by their peers for their positive impact on the Blue Springs business community. Below are the winners:
Bill Cosgrove (Cosgrove Consulting, Inc.) - Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Trisha Kennedy (Kennedy's Custom Jewelers) - Business of the Year
Pam Bartow (DataPros Inc) - Connector of the Year
Congratulations to each of you for your contribution to making Blue Springs an even better place to do business.
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Public Safety Building Now Open to the Public
On Thursday, January 28 the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building opened to the public.
All Police staff will be operating out of this new location at 1100 S.W. Smith Street including courts and records.
Beginning Monday, Feb 1 the City Council will hold its first meeting in the building at their new time, 6 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m.
The public is invited to the official ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Thursday, Feb 4 at 4 p.m. with an Open House directly after until 6 p.m.
The $23.8 million renovation and expansion project has created nearly 72,000 square feet of space to provide a more customer service-oriented design to better serve residents and officers. This project was made possible by the 2011 voter-approved Public Safety Sales Tax.
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Blue Springs Art League Call to Artists
Artists are invited to submit entries in the 38th Annual Blue Springs Fine Art Show to be
held March 5 & 6 at Vesper Hall.
Entries can be submitted until Friday, Feb 19 and can include: opaque art, photography, digital imagery, mixed media, drawing, pastels, sculptures and more.
Up to seven cash prizes, ranging from $50-$25, will be given to winners.
There is a registration fee of $35 and a limit of two pieces that can be entered by one artist. To pick up a registration form, please visit Vesper Hall or The Fieldhouse. You can also contact Vicky Riesselman at 816-795-8222.
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Winter Weather Preparation
The colder weather and snow have arrived and it is imperative that you know what snow route your street is on. You can
click here to view the City's snow removal maps and
click here to learn how streets are prioritized and cleared during our snow removal process.
Help us help you! Please move vehicles off the street whenever possible. Parked cars pose an obstruction to snow removal operations during the storm, then leave snow packed areas after they are moved.
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I hope you have found this issue of News Happenings Around Town to be both informative and timely for your City information needs. Is there anything we missed? Do you have questions about any of the articles from this issue? Share your thoughts with me and the City Council by calling City Hall at (816) 228-0110. Know that we truly value your time and support of our City and hope you join us for the next issue of News Happenings.
Sincerely,
Carson Ross, Mayor
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