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The latest news and updates from your Kearney Chamber -- Aug. 23, 2019

Member Announcements & Events

Would you be interested in having a student work on graphic design for your business? The Kearney School District would love to partner with you!

The Kearney High School Graphic Design II class will be going through a series of real world design problems. With this, I want them to get used to designing for and communicating with a client. If your business needs something designed, check out the list below. Our list contains lessons we will be covering during Graphic Design II class. If your design need is on this list, please contact carmacka@ksdr1.net , we would love to work with you! Or if you have any questions feel free to contact Angie Carmack, KHS Digital Arts Teacher, at 816-628-4585 .

Logo Design
Business Card
T-shirt Design
Posters
Instagram or Facebook Cover Banner (The design at the top of your account)
Instagram or Twitter Profile (This is the circle profile image)
Twitter or Instagram Advertisement

The weather is going to be PERFECT! Tell your friends, spread the word, and let's fill the park!

Enjoy music by

THE RIPPERS

at Lions Park, 7-9pm,

Friday, Aug. 23.

Thank you to our sponsors:

The City of Kearney

Clay County Savings Bank

American Pride Car Wash

Kearney Kwik Lube & Car Wash

It’s that time of year again! On Labor Day, your Kearney Rotary will be giving away $1,000 cash! Tickets are $10 each and you’ll be entered into the drawing.

Tickets are available at the following locations in Kearney:

Edward Jones: Jason Pierret
Baldwin Insurance: Steve Baldwin
Oak Pointe: Tara Freeman
Re-Max: Brad & Keely Brown
Kearney Trust: Joe Wilmes
Citizens Bank: Vicky Bland

*Only 500 tickets will be sold.

Precision Chiropractic is turning 2! Help us celebrate at our yearly Happy Birthday Hour event on August 23 from 6-9pm. We're calling it a “2uau” so think Hawaiian theme! Food-Cocktails-SnoCones-Shopping-Games-Music. Mark your calendar to join us!

AUGUST 24 MOVIES IN THE PARK presents How to Train Your Dragon:

The Hidden World .

Enjoy FREE food & family fun before the movie. Brought to you by some pretty AWESOME community partners! (shaved ice, cupcakes, t-shirts, prizes, dunk tank, obstacle course, face painting, photo booth, and so much more!)

Another FREE Ladies Self Defense Class is scheduled to be held at 9 round in Old Church Plaza on August 24th from 12-3 pm. Call Farmers-Lechner Agency NOW at 816-479-4644 to reserve your spot.

Ages 14 and up are requested.

The Clay County EDC invites you join us at the BBQ Battle on Sept. 5 ! More Info & Registration Form.

Farmers-Lechner Agency was fortunate enough to be able to set up at the KSD Back to School Resource Fair to promote our FREE bicycle program!

We are proud to announce that we have been able to deliver 14 of the 41 bicycle requests we received at the Fair. Our goal is to deliver all 41!

We could use a little help from our community:

Gently used bicycles we can go through and find a new home
Donations in the form of cash, check or gift cards for parts

We will post pics of the kiddo receiving bicycles, only after they have given permission, so you can enjoy the smiles as much as we do!

Want to help? Please bring donations to 404 S Jefferson Street, Kearney, MO. For more information call 816-479-4644.

Northland Therapeutic Riding Center in Kearney Mo will be holding their 1st Annual tack sale on September 21st , 2019 and we would love for you to join us!

This event will be held during our annual horse show that allows our riders to show off their skills to their family and friends and the general public.

All booths will be located in our covered arena and, weather allowing, there will be space outside as well. Price is $20 for a 10x10 booth and you provide your own table and chairs. All proceeds collected for booth fees and food sold will benefit Northland Therapeutic Riding Center.

For more information contact Shaney Othic by email or call 816-876-6221.

102.7FM is inviting you to promote your business on the Kearney Business Spotlight show! The Kearney Business Spotlight is a 30 minute pre-recorded interview show sponsored by First Missouri Bank, and airs every Monday and Wednesday at noon on 102.7FM and www.1027fm.rocks . You will have 30 minutes to promote all facets of your business to our listening audience in a relaxed, conversational interview. To schedule your interview, please call Brian at 816-826-1111 or email brian.watts@1027fm.rocks .

Stella Spiking–State Farm set a goal to donate $1050 by Sept. 1 to the Kearney Enrichment Council to help build the Splash Pad at Lion’s Park. To meet this goal, they will donate $10 for every household quote thru August 31! They need 35 people each month (who are not currently State Farm customers). So, who do you know? Send them over and let’s help the Kearney Enrichment Council bring this awesome recreation area to Kearney! Stella will be at all Amphitheater events and Movies in the Park this Summer, so stop by their table! Or you can, drop by the office or call

816-628-6001.

Members, share your events, happenings, offers, specials and sales in the Chamber Chatter Member Announcements by simply submitting your information by Thursday each week to Stacie .

#BeKearney

Business of the Month

Liberty Hospital

The Kearney Clinic welcomes a new physician and

nurse practitioner:

Ashley Askew, MD, and Annah Sybouts, MSN, FNP-C. Both are accepting new patients. Dr. Askew is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Call 816-628-4409.

See Dr. Askew’s bio here.

See Annah Sybouts’ bio.

New Member

Meetings & Events

Aug. 23 – 4th Friday's Music In The Park with The Rippers @ Lion's Park

Aug. 27 – Budget Committee Meeting

Aug. 27 – Board of Directors Meeting

Aug. 28 – Chamber Office Closed for MO Chamber Federation Legislative Goal Setting

Sept. 2 - Chamber Office Closed in observance of Labor Day

Sept. 4 - Membership Luncheon

Sept. 11 - Welcome Committee Meeting

Sept. 11 - Outlaw Up & Give Local @ Stables

Sept. 16 - Kearney Brochure Committee Meeting

Sept. 17 – Marketing Committee Meeting

Sept. 19 - Business After Hours

Sept. 24 – Budget Committee Meeting

Sept. 24 – Board of Directors Meeting

Sept. 24 - Chamber Office Ribbon Cutting

Sept. 25 - Quarterly Breakfast

Sept. 30 - Kearney Brochure Update Committee

Monthly Chamber Luncheon for Members and Guests

Wednesday, September 4

Noon - 1:00 PM

705 N Jefferson Street

Kearney, MO