Announcements

Submitted by Ravin on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 4:25pm

The Farmers Community Market at Brookside introduces Pam Bramlett as the Market Manager. Pam is excited about the position and eager to bring some new and exciting ideas to the Market. The Farmers Community Market season is scheduled to begin Saturday, April 17th. Opening day is planned as an early Earth Day celebration, with workshops, activities and a raffle for a free rain barrel, courtesy of Bridging the Gap.

For more information about the market, contact Pam Bramlett at 913-217-8535, or pam@farmerscommunitymarket.com.

Did You Know?

Submitted by Ravin on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 4:24pm

Our community is filled with many little known facts, some current and some historical. If you have an interesting little known fact that you want to share, submit it to staff@southtown.org
or call 816-523-5553.

Did you know ...the oldest continuously operating business in Brookside is Drummond Cleaners?

Pembroke Hill Students to 'Consult' with Brookside & Waldo

Submitted by Ravin on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 4:21pm

During the week of March 8-12, some 7th grade students from Pembroke Hill will be touring the Waldo and the Brookside areas, as part of their "Kansas City Week" activities. Students are going to play the role of "consultant" or "Chamber of Commerce staff," with the goal to generate ideas for attracting people to their respective area. Through research, interviews, and walking tours with staff and local merchants, students will have to identify the strengths of the community, as well as plans of action for issues they see as challenges.

Missouri Bank Opens in Brookside

Submitted by Ravin on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 4:20pm

Missouri Bank opened a new branch, its fourth location, in Brookside on March 1. Located at 7 W. 62nd Terr., Kansas City, Mo., the Brookside branch occupies the former Star Motors building. The bank drive through goes directly through the old car garage, from which customers will see the bank through an all glass wall.