Planning Director to speak

Rob Richardson, the Director of Urban Planning and Land Use, will be the featured speaker at the Annual Meeting of the State Avenue Corridor Planning Committee at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 in the Conference Center at Kansas City, Kansas, Community College, 7250 State Ave. Rob will discuss the overall plan for State Avenue, including a proposed housing and retail development for the vacant auto dealership at 73rd Street and State Avenue. The cost for the meeting will be $15 a person and will include breakfast. To make reservations or for more information, telephone 913-766-4300 or 913-406-6266 (cell) or e-mail [email protected]

Vision sought for Leavenworth Road

Dr. Jane Winkler Philbrook, the Unified Commissioner from the Eighth District,  invites all interested persons to attend a community forum entitled “Your vision for Leavenworth Road” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Pkwy. Commissioner Philbrook is interested in hearing what businesses and residents want for the Leavenworth Road Area.

Open house planned

Lesley Johnson, owner of Johnson Financial Services, will hold an open house at  her new offices in Suite G at 14500 Parallel Rd., Basehor. She serves as Treasurer of Business West.

Benefit dinner planned Oct. 19

Kansas City, Kansas, Community College, in cooperation with El Centro, will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “A night in the Heights.” A reception and dinner will be in the upper level of the Jewell Building starting at 5:30 p.m.; the performance will be at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Theater. The cost will be $20 for adults or $15 for students and older adults. Tables of eight are available for $200. Proceeds will benefit student scholarships. For more information or tickets, telephone 913-288-7504 or e-mail [email protected].

Office space for rent

High visibility locations near 78th Street and State Avenue—500 square feet, $500 a month and 1,500 executive space with great view, kitchen, exercise and shower area, $1,500 a month. Telephone Ed at 913-299-6433 or 816-289-3766.

For questions or comments, telephone 913-766-4300 or 913-406-6266 (cell) or e-mail [email protected].