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Halloween Events in Lenexa

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carved pumpkinParents and grandparents, are you looking for some Halloween festivities for your little ones before you head out trick-or-treating Sunday? There are a few Halloween events going on right here in Lenexa, KS for the entire family. This week’s happenings include Pumpkin Carving Night and The Enchanted Forest. To participate in Pumpkin Carving Night all you have to do is bring a pumpkin to carve, which will then be donated to the Enchanted Forest for the Pumpkin Bridge display. The Enchanted Forest, Lenexa‘s Halloween-themed woodland trail, will be held throughout the jogging trail at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. The park will be transformed with seasonal displays with numerous kid friendly activities. There will even be a bonfire at the end for the whole family to enjoy. Let your kid’s tryout their costumes a few days early and celebrate Halloween with the city of Lenexa!

  • What: Pumpkin Carving Night
  • When: Tuesday Oct. 26th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Where: Lenexa Community Center
  • Admission: 1 pumpkin
  • What: The Enchanted Forest
  • When: Wednesday Oct.27th and Thursday Oct. 28th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Where: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
  • Admission: $1 per person including children. Costumes encouraged for all.

For more information on either of the events in Lenexa contact the Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department at 913-477-7100 or visit the city of Lenexa website.

Image from Southern Living.

Exclusive Interiors LLC

Open House at Exclusive Interiors

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Exclusive Interiors LLCMany of you don’t know this but I own a second business. In addition to The Decorative Touch Ltd I own Exclusive Interiors LLC,  a full-service residential and commercial interior design studio. We are kicking off fall with an open house and I want you all to come out!

Sponsored by Exclusive Interiors LLC and The Decorative Touch LTD,  the Fall Open House at the studio will take place next week on October 1st and 2nd from 10am-5pm. You will find one of a kind fabric fair with exclusive designer fabrics at exclusive savings that will never seen again! Be sure to bring bring your window measurements, as you will want to place your order on the spot.

Also, our entire store will be 10% off and, 10% of our proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure so come help us fight breast cancer. There will also be raffles with great prizes from Sherwin Williams paint, Seabrook Wallcovering, Hunter Douglas, York Wallcovering and many more. Refreshments will also be served throughout the day.

Don’t miss this event, ’tis the season to get your home ready for those holiday parties! Mark you calendars now and we’ll see you next weekend!
  • When: October 1st and 2nd; 10am-5pm
  • Where:  14111 W. 95th Street;  Lenexa, Ks 66215
  • For more information call:  913-888-1388

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Room designed by Nate Berkus

Nate Berkus on Daytime TV

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If you watch Oprah and love interior design then you know who Nate Berkus is. The brilliant interior designer who got his big break on Oprah will begin hosting his own syndicated show today. Nate The Nate Berkus Show will feature interior design but it goes beyond that touching on lifestyle and living well overall. Today’s show will kick off with Berkus surprising a single mother with a kitchen makeover. Tune in to your local station and let us know what you think about Berkus’ show, we’ll be watching. Check here for local listings.

A Chicago apartment designed by Berkus.

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Room designed by Nate BerkusRoom designed by Nate BerkusPhotos by Peter Estersohn for ELLE Decor

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27th Annual Spinach Festival

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Lenexa is the Spinach Capital of the world, at least that’s what it was referred to as back in the 1930’s. This weekend will be host the 27th Annual Lenexa Spinach Festival. The celebration will include antiques and craft exhibits, live entertainment, a baby crawling race, a spinach recipe contest, tasting of the World’s Largest Spinach Salad, and various activities. Be sure to bring your family out to Sar-Ko-Par-Trails Park Saturday to get a taste of why Lenexa was deemed the Spinach Capital, and to get them to eat their vegetables in a fun way.Spinach Festival logo

  • What: 27th Annual Lenexa Spinach Festival
  • Where: Sar-Ko-Par-Trails Park
  • When: Saturday, September 11th 9am – 5pm
  • Admission: $1, Kids under 13 free

View the entire  Spinach Festival schedule.

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Waterfest 2010

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Lenexa’s 11th annual Waterfest is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Bring the family for some Waterfest favorites like paddle boating, waterslides, cane pole fishing and more while learning how to keep water clean from over 25 area nonprofits. The Kansas City Zoo, the Ernie Miller Nature Center and Operation Wildlife will have live animals on hand. Live entertainment will be provided by The Ruskin Quartet. Attendees who visit all booths will be entered in a drawing for prizes, which include Kansas City Royals tickets. Free hotdogs will be available while supplies last, as well as free water in large coolers so remember to bring your water bottles. Admission is free so put the kids in the car (don’t forget to wear swimsuits) and join the fun at Waterfest 2010!

For more information visit the City of Lenexa or Rain to Creation sites, or call Waterfest coordinators 913-477-7684.

Photo credit: City of Lenexa via Flikr.com.

Fourth of July Celebrations

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America’s birthday is in a few days and it’s time to get any last minute celebration plans underway. Do you usually celebrate by relaxing with family, attending a parade or fireworks show, taking a trip or barbecuing? Well if you are staying in and hosting, try creating some patriotic dishes. Food Network’s Flag Cake and Fourth of July Cocktail are sure to please party-goers.flag cake

If you don’t have any plans, celebrate with these community events close to Lenexa:

Battle of the Barbeque

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Great Lenexa Barbeque BattleWell Lenexa it’s time for the official Kansas State Championship, the Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle. Keeping with tradition, the battle will be held the fourth Saturday of June which is this weekend the 25th and 26th. The 195 contestants from all-over will bring their secret recipes and personal smokers to compete for the coveted title of the Grand Champion of the Great Lenexa Battle. Samples will be judged by 240 judges in the following categories: brisket, pork, ribs, sausage, chicken, whole animal, and miscellaneous. Come out to Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park this weekend for barbeque, children’s activities and music with the community!

  • What: Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle
  • When: 5pm- 11pm Friday June 25, 9am – 5pm Saturday June 26
  • Where: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
  • Admission: $5 Friday, Free Saturday

For more information visit the city of Lenexa site.

All-America City Awards

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All America City logoThe time is here Lenexa. This week The National Civic League will present the All-America City Awards in Kansas City. The National Civic League serves as an advocate for democracy in communities by bringing together public, private, non-profit sectors. As you know we are one of 27 finalists along with Riverside for the 2010 All-America City award. To be considered we had to submit an application and demonstrate three examples of problem–solving in our community.  The 10 winners will be announced Friday so keep your fingers crossed and ears open! For more information visit All-America City Awards.


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Open House at Decorative Touch Saturday, May 1!

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To celebrate Mother’s Day, everything is on sale! Stop by our new location on Saturday, May 1 from 10-3pm and receive 20% off all our designer samples and 50% off anything in the warehouse for this ONE day only. This is an event not to be missed!

New Location:
14111 W 95th St. Lenexa, Ks 66215
(just west of 95th and Pflumm in Lenexa right next to Pella Windows)

A few pics from the new store…