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Riley County Fair Near Southcreek Office Park

‘Tis the season…for county fairs! There are plenty of fairs going on in the Midwest this time of year, so don’t miss the chance to visit at least one of them! The Riley County Fair has it all—rides, fair food, a rodeo, and more! The fair will take place on the Riley County fairgrounds from July 26-30. Here are a few events you won’t want to miss:

4-H Bake Sale – Cookies, cakes, pies, oh my! The sale will take place on Wednesday, July 25, from 4-7 pm and Thursday, July 26, from 8 am until the baked goods are gone.
Ottaway Amusements Carnival – Every night of the fair from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. Buy a wristband for $22 to ride all of the rides.
Pedal Tractor Pull – Youth ages 4-12 are invited to race tractors attached to a weighted skid using their own pedal power. Contest takes place Thursday the 26th at 7:30 pm.
Riley County Fair Parade – Local businesses, organizations, and politicians are all welcome to participate—no pre-entry required. Just check in at 5:30 on Thursday to reserve a spot, and the parade begins at 6:00.
Fair Factor – Takes place on Saturday the 28th. Teams can enter to participate in eight different contests to determine the Fair Factor winner!
Entertainment Stage – Enjoy live, local entertainment from July 27-29, and even enter the 6th Annual Riley County Idol Contest!
Blue Valley Pork Producers BBQ – On Friday, July 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm, dig into a pork burger, baked beans, chips, ice cream, and a drink for $6.00.

Don’t miss out on these and more events!

Love the Midwest and looking for affordable office space in Kansas? Give one of our commercial realtors in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100!

Mary Kay Deals for Southcreek Office Park Tenants

Southcreek tenants have the opportunity to earn up to $50 in free Mary Kay products by simply scheduling a session with a consultant! Pick a date and a time slot and bring 5 friends who are over 18 and do not have another consultant, and you can get $10 in free products for every friend you bring to your session up to 5 guests. If you go by yourself, you can still get $10 in free products. Here are more details on appointments:

“Terrific Thursdays”
Held at the Overland Park Studio at 6:30 pm – 6888 W 105th St (105th & Metcalf).

“Super Saturdays”
Held at the consultant’s home – 8950 Hillview Dr. De Soto, KS (closer to western Lenexa). There are several different Saturday time slots:
•   9:00 am Early Birds – Get a 30% Early Bird discount and enjoy donuts or coffee cake, coffee, and juice.
•   11:00 am Breakfast Club – Menu includes bagels and cream cheese, fruit, coffee, and juice.
•   1:30 am Lunch Bunch – Snack on light finger sandwiches, fruit, and iced tea.
•   3:30 pm Afternoon Delight – Enjoy cookies, muffins, soda, juice, or iced tea.
•   5:30 pm Going out girls! – This time slot is focused more on eyes and glamour. The menu will include something chocolate and something salty.

To sign up, contact Debbie Hoschouer at 913-927-9933 or dhoschouer [at] marykay [dot] com. Hurry because appointments fill up quickly, and there is only room for two hostesses at each time slot.
Don’t miss this opportunity to try some new makeup products, get some free giveaways, and enjoy a little girl time!

To find out more about the great deals available to tenants of Southcreek’s commercial realty in Overland Park, check out our newsletter or give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

Southcreek Office Park Available Space from 7,831 – 8,359 sq. ft.

Is your medium to large sized business looking for some new commercial rental property in Overland Park? Southcreek Office Park has many different rental spaces to meet your business’s needs. Maybe you are looking for less square footage, but plenty of individual offices, or maybe you want plenty of open office space to arrange according to your business’s unique needs. Southcreek has all different sizes and layouts and we would love to work with you to help you design or rearrange a space according to what you are looking for. Here are two of our currently available spaces:

7,831 sq. ft. located in Building V. This space has on-site property management, easy highway access, and plenty of windows to let natural light into your office. With 23 individual offices, plenty of open office space, a reception area, a break area, two conference rooms, a network/telephone room, and a mailroom, this suite has plenty of room for your growing business.
8,359 sq. ft. located in Building XVII. This space just became available as of July 2012, and is perfect for a medium to large business in Overland Park. The space is a unique second floor suite with three sides of glass windows, as well as 11 individual offices, open office space, and two conference rooms.

If you would like to learn more about the other spaces, both larger and smaller, that we have available, or if you would like to take a tour of one of these spaces, give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100!

Amelia Earhart Festival Near Southcreek Office Park

Atchison, Kansas, birthplace of Amelia Earhart, is celebrating the life of this famous flyer by hosting the 16th annual Amelia Earhart Festival! The festival will be both fun and informative, with Earhart experts sharing research and literature, a fireworks display, and plenty of fun activities for the kids. Here is some more information on this event:

Dates: July 20-21

Attractions:
•   LakeFest outdoor concert by Warnock Lake featuring rising country music star Chris Young and Kansan Jerrod Niemann
•   Arts & crafts fair
•   Carnival
•   Awards and honors
•   Music on the Mall
•   Panel discussions with Earhart authors and researchers – this year’s Speaker’s Symposium topic is “Amelia and the Media”
•   Mad Science of KC
•   Reptiles Upclose and Personal
•   Train rides and the Atchison Rail Museum
•   Meet “Amelia” at the library
•   Acrobatic performances
•   Food vendors
•   Pilots performing stunts
•   Children’s activities
•   “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show

Prices: Prices vary depending on what you want to do. A bracelet for the carnival it is $20, or $18 presale. The arts & crafts fair and Music on the Mall are free! Lakefest tickets are $30 at the gate and $25 in advance.

Contact Info: For more information, call 800-234-1854

Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate an important historical figure from our very own Midwest!

Looking for office space in Kansas? Southcreek Office Park has a diverse array of affordable spaces to choose from! Give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100 to find out how we can accommodate your business.

Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair Near Southcreek Office Park

Looking to do some redecorating? Check out the Bingham-Waggoner Antique and Craft Fair on the beautiful grounds of the Bingham-Waggoner mansion. Here is some more information about the event:

Date: July 14, 2012
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Location: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave., Independence, MO 64050
Admission: FREE
Crafts & Antiques: Over 100 vendors will be set up on the mansion grounds selling all sorts unique collectables and original crafts.
Concessions: Concession stands will provide all sorts of delicious treats, including Polish sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers, “Walking Tacos,” kettle corn, fresh lemonade, and homemade cookies from the Bingham-Waggoner volunteer cookie booth.
Entertainment: Live music performances throughout the day, featuring Dave Painco, the Soaring Sax Man and the Spirit of Independence Community Band in the afternoon.
Mansion Tours: available from 10 am – 4 pm at the regular price.
There will also be plenty of food and live music throughout the day, as well as door prizes given out every hour.

Grab a cookie and sit in the shade of a tree, or browse through the extensive selection of antiques while enjoying live music. Either way, don’t miss out on the chance to see a beautiful estate and potentially find some unique pieces for your home!

Maybe you are looking for some interesting items to put in your office, or maybe you are looking for a new office! If you want to find out about Kansas City commercial real estate, give one of our commercial realtors in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100.

Ellis County Fair Near Southcreek Office Park

The Midwest is the place to be for county fairs, and the Ellis County Fair, a week of country fun for the family, is right around the corner starting July 14 – 21. Here are a few of the major events taking place on each day of the fair:

Saturday, July 14
• 8:00 am Rodeo Queen Contest
• 7:00 pm Car Races

Sunday, July 15
•   8:00 am Open Class Horse & Mule Show
•   3:30 pm 4-H & Open Dog Show, concessions available
•   7:00 pm Car Races

Monday, July 16
• 8:00 am 4-H Horse Show
• Visual Arts/Clothing Construction, Photography, and Rabbit & Poultry Contests

Tuesday, July 17
•   10:00 am 4-H Food Sale
•   6:00 pm Trade Show
•   6:00 pm Lewellen Amusements
•   7:00 pm Justin Moore | Logan Mize Concert
•   8:30 pm Matt’s Family Jam

Wednesday, July 18
•   4-H & Open Youth Swine Show, 4-H Small Pets Show, 4-H & Open Youth Dairy Goat / Meat Goat Show
•   7:00 pm Eagle Radio Pedal Pull
•   9:00 Karaoke Contest

Thursday, July 19
•   6:30 pm Mutton Busting
•   7:00 pm KPRA Rodeo
•   8:30 pm Paramont Band

Friday, July 20
•   4:30 pm 4-H BBQ
•   7:00 pm Combine Demo Derby & Hot Rod Garden Tractor Pull
•   8:30 pm Jimmy Dee and the Fabulous Destinations Concert
Saturday, July 21
•   7:00 pm Ellis County Demolition Derby
•   8:30 Sly Ridge Concert

And more! Pick a day and bring the whole family!

Looking for commercial rental property in Kansas City? Give one of our commercial realtors in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100!

Sedgwick County Fair Near Southcreek Office Park

Find some good, clean summer fun at the Sedgwick County Fair in Cheney, Kansas! Admission is free and there are plenty of entertaining attractions for all ages. Here is some more information on this classic summer event:

Fair Hours:
Wednesday, July 11 – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday, July 12 – 8:30 am – 11:00 pm
Friday, July 13 – 8:30 am – 11:300 pm
Saturday, July 14 – 6:00 am – 12:00 am

Attractions, Vendors, and Events:

Bands – Wolfgang on Friday, Turnback Creek on Saturday
Fireworks
Hot dog eating contest
Bull Blowout
Demolition Derby
Fair Idol
Car Show
Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners
Children’s petting zoo
4-H Bake Sale
Pride of Texas Carnival
Softball tournament
Ventriloquist/ Magician/Comedian Mark Niehause
Washer tournament
Livestock sale
Street Dance Open Air Arena
Amateur BBQ contest
Plenty of food vendors selling fair favorites such as fried Oreos, hamburgers and brats, pizza, snow cones, corn dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, Indian tacos, catfish, chicken wings, kettle corn, and more!

While admission to the fair itself is free, some of the events require a fair button, which you can purchase for $3-$4 at any of the locations listed on the fair’s website. The fairgrounds are shady and there is something fun for every age, so get some family and friends together and head to Cheney!

Are you or anyone you know looking for affordable office space in Kansas City? Give one of our commercial realtors in Kansas City a call at 913-658-4100 if you would like to find out more about Southcreek’s many available office spaces!

July Puppet Shows at Crown Center near Southcreek Office Park

Give your kids the opportunity to watch a free professional puppet show at Crown Center this summer! Some of the region’s best puppeteers will be performing at Crown Center throughout the month of July. Here is some more information about this kid-friendly and unique opportunity:

Schedule of Performers:
Clement McCraw Puppets – July 7
StoneLion Puppet Theatre – July 14
Bob Kramer Marionettes of St. Louis – July 21
Paul Mesner Puppets – July 28

Performance Times: noon and 2:00 pm

Admission: FREE

Duration: less than an hour

Location: Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Atrium

Phone: 816-274-8444

Don’t miss out on this chance to spend some time with family without spending money. For more information about these shows, give Crown Center a call or visit their website. Crown Center also has several other exciting and family-friendly events throughout the summer, such as the Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibit, “Once Upon a Mattress” performances, and Free Friday Night Flicks. While you’re at Crown Center, you can also checkout the SEA LIFE Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and the multiple theatres.

Thinking about renting commercial realty in Kansas City? Not only is it a great city in which to live and play, especially if you are looking for plenty of fun family events, but the area also has great opportunities for your business. Southcreek Office Park is located near many amenities and services in the Kansas City area that could be useful to you and your clients, including hotels and motels, restaurants, banks, and more. Give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100 to find out more about our available office spaces!

Southcreek Office Park Available Space from 4,978 – 5,773 sq. ft.

Have you been searching commercial property listings in Kansas City. Look no further; Southcreek has office space available for all different sized businesses with different office layout needs. Here are just a few of our available spaces for medium to large businesses:

4,978 sq. ft. located in Building IX. Check out this new sublease opportunity in a first class office building! This space is divided into seven individual offices, a work area/break room, a reception area, a conference room, and plenty of open office space. It is available for lease through 2/28/15 and includes on-site property management and a view of the lake!
5,657sq. ft. located in Building XIV. This corner suite is immediately available. The space includes eight individual offices, two conference rooms, a work room, and plenty of windows to let in natural light.
5,773 sq. ft. located in Building XVI. This first floor suite has everything a medium to large-sized business looking to establish themselves in the Kansas City metro area needs: seven individual offices, an equipment room, a large break area, a work station, a work room, a training room, a reception area, a testing area, and open office space.

All of our available spaces in Overland Park give you easy highway access and proximity to all of the amenities and services the Overland Park area offers, including restaurants, health clubs, golf courses, hotels, and more! To find out more about our available spaces or to schedule a tour, give one of our commercial realtors in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

SAFEHOME Recycling Opportunity Near Southcreek Office Park

You’ve heard the name of the organization from their Tickets For Charity program, but if you don’t have the cash to get a golf tournament ticket, you can support them by participating in a simple recycling program! SAFEHOME is collecting old cell phones for the benefit of victims of domestic violence. Did you know that as many as 426,000 phones are thrown away each day? Keep these phones out of landfills and put them to a good cause by donating them to SAFEHOME! The phones will either be given to SAFEHOME clients to use in emergency situations or recycled the funds sent to SAFEHOME. The organization could receive as much as $30 per phone.

Find a participating organization to donate to on SAFEHOME’s website, or step up and start your own drive! It is simple:

Contact SAFEHOME by calling or emailing Jan at Jan at 913.378.1511 or jabbey@safehome-ks.org to receive your collection kit, which includes an 8.5 x 11 poster, prepaid shipping label and shipping form, and media materials to help you advertise the drive.
Affix the poster to a box or a container and set it up at the office for coworkers or customers to drop old phones in.
If you collect less than 10 phones, drop them off at a SAFEHOME location, or if you have more than 10 use the prepaid label to mail them in with a shipping form that states that you want the funds from the phones to go to SAFEHOME.

Get the whole office involved to support a good cause and get rid of any old phones lying around!

To learn more about renting Kansas City office Space at Southcreek Overland Park, give us a call at 913-685-4100!