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There are many reasons to be excited for the 2012 Kansas City Royals baseball season, which definitely includes the fact that the 2012 MLB All Star Game will be played at The K. We got off to an amazing start last season and we look to do the same in 2012, but continue it through October! With pitchers and catchers reporting in less than a month, it's... [Read more...]

Believe me I know, it can be tough to stay active during the winter months with it being snowy and cold just about every single day. But, there are recreation centers located all around Overland Park where you can go to stay physically fit by running, working out and things of that nature. Check out a few below: Source: Yelp Name: Mill Creek Streamway... [Read more...]

A 40 minute drive north across the Missouri sate border will take you to a place called Platte City. Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you haven't, but it will be the site of the Warrior Dash come May 5, 2012. What's the Warrior Dash you ask? Only one of the toughest races you will ever endure. It's a course of about 3 miles--wait for it--complete with obstacles... [Read more...]

I'm here to tell you that if you need to do a bit of shopping and live in Overland Park, there's no need to head to Kansas City. There is an array of stores at your very own disposal, from thrift to new and everything in between. Do yourself a favor and check out a few below: Source: Yelp Name: Sacks On Santa Fe Location: 8025 Santa Fe Dr Overland Park,... [Read more...]

If you happen to be an avid biker, swimmer and runner (or you just consider yourself an athlete), then you'll be psyched to hear about what's going on in Overland Park! Scheduled for Sunday, January 29th at the Matt Ross Community Center is a unique indoor triathlon called Swim, Bike, Run. While it is hosted by the city, this event reserved for MRCC... [Read more...]

Even if it is 45° outside, you still need to be entertained, right? That's where concerts come into the equation; they are a means of taking you away from everyday life. Musicians always want to share their music with you, so all you have to do is listen. Check out a few upcoming concerts in the Overland Park area:   Source: Eventful Performer: Suzanne... [Read more...]

Well, here we are in the year 2012; hopefully it was a successful New Year's Eve and wonderful holiday season overall. For those of us with trees still sitting in our living rooms, the days are counting down to get rid of them for free and legally via the city. Recycling your tree following the holidays is a great way to return it to the earth, and you... [Read more...]

Need help in the kitchen? Do you need some new recipes? Of course, you can always find some new ones on The Food Network, but they're so mainstream. Head to The Kitchn and fins information that you won't find anywhere else. Just look below: 15 Money-Saving Tips for Frugal Cooking and Shopping Best of 2011 The Kitchn's readers and writers shared so many valuable... [Read more...]

We hope everyone is having a great holiday season thus far filled with loads of joy, happiness and, of course, rest. We wanted to let everyone know what the Corbin Crossing hours for New Year's weekend will be--keep reading, as the hours will follow: New Year's Eve, December 31-10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. New Year's Day, January 1 - We will be closed January... [Read more...]

There's no doubt that the holiday season can be a tough, stressful time, so why not at least consider a dinner and a movie this weekend? Check these local Richmond restaurants out below: Source: Yelp Name: Houlihans Location: 11600 W 95th St Overland Park, KS 66214 Reviews: 28   Link: Read the Yelp.com Review More Reviews We went... [Read more...]

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