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Fall Code Tips
As the seasons change and lawn work in preparation fo
r winter begins it is important that we work together to keep our community a clean, safe and enjoyable place to live, work and play. Below are some helpful tips!
- Resident lawns should not exceed 8 inches in height.
- Brush piles must be removed and disposed of properly, and open burning is not permitted within city limits.
- The Eastern Jackson County Yard Waste Collection Center is a useful resource.
- Limbs that overhang the sidewalk or street must be trimmed. Call Public Works at (816) 220-0121 if you have questions about limbs in the rights-of-way of streets.
- Trash for pick up should be placed no further than 5 feet from the home.
- Curbside pick-up is prohibited. All trash must be contained at all times.
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Upcoming Events
Trick-Or-Treat Main Street
Saturday, October 31
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Blue Springs
Free to attend!
Prayer Breakfast
Wednesday, November 4
6:30-8 a.m.
Adams Pointe Conference Center
Tickets are $20 for individuals, $185 for a table of 10.
To reserve your tickets, call Judy Q at (816) 228-8888 or click here.
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
On Tuesday, Oct 27 I presented Jacksyn with the proclamation declaring November 13, 2015 as "World Pancreatic Cancer Day."
As we enter November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, it is my aim to raise awareness of this illness in efforts to increase early detection and effective treatments. Please
click here to learn more about this illness and its treatment.
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Let's Move! Saturdays
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These events are free and open to the public, unless noted.
October 31, 3:30- 6:30 p.m.
Halloween Monster Maze
November 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kids fit bootcamp, fitness activities, open gym for adults
TaJazz School of Dance
1100 NW Knox
November 7, 1-2 p.m.
Dance class, ages 3-5
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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.
Did you see the Royals play last night? WOW! A great win takes the Royals to Game 3 in the World Series!
Congratulations are also in order for the Blue Springs School District on their perfect APR score. Please keep reading to learn more about this accomplishment, a few resident tips and some upcoming events for the whole family to enjoy.
As always, please continue sharing this timely publication and spreading the word about the good things in the City of Blue Springs.
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Perfect Score for Blue Springs School District
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Each year, th
e performance standards of each school district in Missouri are evaluated by DESE. Areas measured include the district's level of achievement, ACT and MAP calculations along progress measures and college placement calculations.
This is an outstanding accomplishment by our dedicated teachers and students. Thank you for representing Blue Springs well and keep up the great work!
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Blue Springs Fieldhouse
Come by and check out the new
Blue Springs Fieldhouse
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Created with people in mind, the Fieldhouse provides recreational opportunities that the entire family can enjoy together including:
- A state-of-the-art fitness center
- Hard-surfaced and soft-surfaces courts
- Fitness On Demand™ and more!
Click here to view the current Aerobics and Spin schedule. You can also call Parks & Recreation at (816) 228-0137 for questions or to set up a tour.
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Celebrating 50 Years
Each of the 31 MCPL branches throughout Clay, Jackson and Platte county will be observing their birthday celebration by
giving children a free copy of the book Grow a Reader: An Interplanetary Tale while supplies last. They will also hold a drawing for a chance to win a family-four pack of tickets to one of six Kansas City attractions or events. Be sure to sign up at your favorite branch to enter!
For details on other celebratory events at each branch, click here.
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Let's Go Royals!
For the second year in a row the Kansas City Royals have made it to the World Series!
Be sure to cheer them on as they head to New York for Game 3 this Friday, Oct 30th.
Good luck, Royals!
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Dream Home Winner
Congratulations to Mandy Sanders! Mandy is a Blue Springs resident and the winner of the $600,000 St. Jude Dream Home built by
Summit Custom Homes.
It is a pleasure to have such a beautiful home in our community.
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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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