JANUARY 9, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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JANUARY 2010

SNOW CREEK SKI RESORT

1 Snow Creek Drive

816-640-2200

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

SHOPS OPEN LATE

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2nd Annual Valentines Day
Sock Hop
3:00p.m.-8:00p.m
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
MAIN STREET GALLERIA
Gift certificate awarded for Best Costume
Grand Prize Drawing:
$25.00 Gift Certificate
Enter to win, drawing at 7:00 p.m.
(must be present to win)
Fifty Cent Cokes, .25 cent Hot Dogs, Candy and lots more goodies!!!

INTRODUCING THE BAND

JUST SITTIN’ IN

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CLOCK!!!
All the greats from the Past:
Elvis, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Lester Young and More!!!
MUSIC & SPECIALS ALL DAY!!!

FEBRUARY 2010

SNOW CREEK SKI RESORT

1 Snow Creek Drive

816-640-2200

MARCH 13, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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MARCH 2010

SNOW CREEK SKI RESORT

1 Snow Creek Drive

816-640-2200

MARCH 27, 2010

The Weston Chronicle, PTO and

Girl Scouts are sponsoring a
community-wide EASTER EGG HUNT

10:00 am at the West Platte Football Field. The rain date is Saturday, April 3, same time.

MARCH 27, 2010

Pirates Ball

You may have heard rumors on Facebook or seen dates on an entertainer's website but this is to officially confirm that there will be a Second Annual Pirate's Ball held on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 once again at O'Malley's Pub in

Weston, MO.

Entertainers will once again include the rollicking revelry of the Musical Blades and the mystifying rhythms of Chuvani with other entertainment and surprises to be announced.

Tickets sold out very quickly last year and space is very limited so don't miss your chance at attending this unique and exciting charity event!

Visit www.pyrate.org for information and tickets

O'Malley's Pub

Food, Ale, Music, Dancing, Revelry, Raffle and More

APRIL 10, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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APRIL 17, 2010

GOLD WING TOUR
Sponsored by Chapter N of the Gold Wing Touring Association, the Gold Wing Tour will bring 100-200 bikers from the midwest region to a gathering at Bee Creek Shelter in Weston Bend State Park. The group plans rides into the countryside and shopping in Weston. Visit www.kctourriders.com

APRIL 23-25, 2010

WESTON PARK BOARD FLOWER SALE
Get a great start on your garden with bedding plants with this sale sponsored by the Weston Park Board and held at the City of Weston garage on Thomas Street.

APRIL 23-24, 2010

28th ANNUAL SHOW

LIONS CLUB ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

HOURS:

Friday 12:00 to 8:00 pm

Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

It’s that time of year again in Weston!  The 28th annual Weston Lions Club Antique & Collectibles Show is happening this April 23rd & 24th at the Weston Burley Tobacco House on Main Street in Historic Downtown Weston. 

Show hours are Friday noon to 8 and on Saturday 8am-5pm.

This event is being cosponsored by the Weston Chamber of Commerce and will be featuring the same great quality vendors as always with a few new highlights.  You can shop late Friday evening and enjoy live music while coming across that extraordinary find. The show offers two great concession booths. There will also be a drawing for a Weston Gift Basket for the lucky customer who guesses most accurately the number of antique buttons in an old Mason jar.

So come to Weston and spend the day attending the show and perusing about a dozen antique and collectible shops and over 20 one of a kind specialty shops. All locally owned and operated. We have great restaurants, wineries and a brewery to sate your appetite. 

There is so much to see and do that you may choose to spend the night at one of the seven charming B&B’s or at the beautifully restored 1840’s St. George Hotel. 

Come enjoy a 28 year tradition at the Weston Lions Club Antique & Collectible Show where you are sure to find a treasure while enjoying walking through a of piece of Weston’s rich history, in a one hundred year old tobacco warehouse.  It truly is a unique shopping experience.

The Weston Lions Club Antique & Collectible Show will host over 50 vendors.  All proceeds will go to Lions Club charities and Chamber of Commerce projects. 

For show info, please contact Marilyn Lindahl at 816 640 2300

TOBACCO WAREHOUSE NO. 1

MAIN ST.

HISTORIC WESTON MO.

MAY 1, 2010

A WALK TO REMEMBER

Walk at 10 am

Registration 8-10 am by Weston City Hall with a Contribution $30

Proceeds will be used toward the purchase of Battlefield Cross Memorials.

A motorcyle event precedes the walk. We will leave at 8:30 am form Liberty Cycle Center, MO 291, Liberty Mo, Rain or Shine

Contact ptfarnan@aol.com

mail: walk2remember_weston@yahoo.com

to sign up

MAY 8, 2010

WINGS OVER WESTON

It will be two-day event held at Weston Bend State Park with the purpose of raising awareness of the region as an Important Bird Area (IBA) - which is an area of importance to birds that breed here, or depend on the available food and shelter during migration.

Each day we will have bird hikes, demonstrations, booths, games, music, food, and more. Tents and booths will be based at the overlook and shelter areas of the park.

May 7 will be for local 3rd to 5th grade students from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The activities on May 8 will be for the general public and begin at 9 a.m. and last until 6 p.m.  We will feature some family activities in addition to the hikes, demonstrations and activities of the previous day.

Both days are free of charge to participants.

MAY 8, 2010
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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MAY 15, 2010
ALL SCHOOL REUNION

WESTON BURLEY HOUSE

MAY 8 & 9, 2010

MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND
Mother's Day weekend is a stay at a B&B or the Saint George Hotel, dinner at one of Weston's fine dining choices, followed by entertainment, and a stroll down Main Street in the glow of the old fashioned street lamps. All of this after a day of shopping with big city selections and friendly small town attention.

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JUNE 4 & 5, 2010

ANNUAL WESTON COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
More than 50 garage sales will be held in and around Weston on Friday and Saturday, June 4 & 5. Offerings will include antiques, furniture, games, clothing, household goods and much more. Maps may be picked up in May at Weston businesses, participating garage sales and the Weston Chronicle, 18275 Hwy.

45 N. For more information, call (816) 640-2251

JUNE 6, 2010

WESTON KID'S DAY

12 a.m. -3 p.m.
Fun for all ages. This year's Kid's Day will be held on Sunday June 6, 2010, in the Weston City Park. There will be food, games, and drawings for prizes. Mark your calendar and kick off your summer fun. Contact Kristine Lindahl at Renditions 816-640-2300.

JUNE 12, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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JUNE 18 & 19, 2010

3rd Annual Summer Solstice Garden Tour

Visit 6 gardens and 2 home interiors in historic downtown.

9:00am-4:00pm

$10 advance sale by mail

The Cottage Gardeners of Weston

PO Box 102, Weston Mo 64098.

Send stamped, self addressed envelope and a check with

Name, Address, City, St, Zip,

email, and phone number.

Indicate number of tickets and check amount.

Tickets $12 day of tour purchased

at Renditions, 522 Main.

CANCELED THIS YEAR

BORDER RAIDERS

www.borderraiders.com

Join us for the fifth year of Border Raiders. An eight-day, four-state bicycle ride is an opportunity to test your stamina, enjoy the scenic Missouri River Valley.

Ride through some of the most inspiring history our country has ever known. Tour the historic places where the border wars ignited Civil War long before the first shots were fired on Fort Sumter.

This ride will start and end in Lawrence, Kansas, and will continue through Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri before returning to Lawrence.

Visit the stomping grounds of John Brown, Jim Lane and the Freestate Jayhawkers, Frank and Jesse James, Quantrill’s Raiders and the Border Ruffians.

See the millionaire homes of Atchison’s railroad barons and visit the antebellum homes of Weston, Missouri on June 25.

JULY 4, 2010

JAYCEES FIREWORKS SHOW
Bring your blanket and sit on the hill side or sit in the bleachers at the West Platte High School athletic field to be dazzled by one of the most fantastic fireworks shows in the area. There's also music, food and lots of Independence Day fun.

JULY 10, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

JULY 10-11, 2010

WESTON SIZZLERS SMOKE

ALONG THE RAILS

STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP

The City of Weston, Missouri is holding its first barbeque competition at the old rail depot July 10th thru 11th, 2010.  The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned event is also a state championship.  The competition was given state recognition by Governor Jay Nixon as an event that highlights the very best of Missouri’s unique foods and specialty dishes.

Second Saturday July 10

5:00-8:00pm

Sign up to be a

Weston Rib Taster Judge

for $5.00

Call the Chamber 640-2909 or the Weston Cafe 640-2224 for more information

2 Stages of Live Music at
O'Malley's Pub and Courtyard
in Downtown Weston

Join us on Saturday, July 10th
for a great night of Live Music

and Dancing

Lonesome Hank and the Heartaches
Rockabilly Blues
On the Courtyard Stage 7pm to 11pm

Flannigan's Right Hook
Classic Rock, Celtic & Cash
On the Hall Stage 8pm to midnight

Lawn Chairs & Blankets welcome for the outdoor show.
Please No Coolers or Umbrellas.
Food and Drinks available.

JULY 14, 16 & 17, 2010

WESTON COMMUNITY THEATRE

Winesburg, Ohio

Step back in time to the early 1900's and be transported to the small, mid-western town of Winesburg, Ohio. This year's Weston Community Theatre's musical explores the many entertaining reasons why people want to visit and stay in a small town.

Location: Performances in the old gym of the West Platte High School in Weston.

Admission: free to the public

7:00 PM CURTAIN

As a nonprofit theatre, WCT is always grateful for any additional sponsors, program advertisers or donations to help make this another great year for community theatre in Weston.

For information about the show or volunteer opportunities, please call Julie or Kirk Nelson at 816-699-3695.

AUGUST 1, 2010

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

407 Cherry Street

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

3pm-6pm RAIN OR SHINE

Ice Cream and Cake

Hamburgers, Brats, Hot Dogs

Bingo - Raffle - Kid's Games

Silent Auction and Country Store

AUGUST 6 & 7, 2010

WESTON 10 MILE TRAIL ANTIQUE & GARDEN SHOW
The Weston 10 Mile Trail - something new, something different, something extra.

The Weston 10 Mile Trail Antique & Garden Show is fast approaching and is shaping up to be an exciting event. The Weston 10 Mile Trail is a unique concept in antique shows where the show spans a 10 mile area in and around Historic Weston, Missouri. Enjoy the scenic drive to the four premier locations hosting dealers this year: Historic Downtown Weston at Beverlin’s Statuary, Red Barn Farms, Locust Grove Antiques & Interiors and Riverwood Winery.

Admission is free to each of the locations and all will have top quality dealers of antiques, collectibles and garden items. For a new twist on the show this year each of the locations will have food and drink available during the evenings (and some for the day as well) provided by local eating establishments. There will also be entertainment on Friday evening at all four venues. They are adding some artists to the mix this year as well. Area artists will showcase and sell their creations at the Riverwood Winery location.

Come Saturday morning at 9 o'clock to meet the Junk Mafia as they do their “junk in my trunk” radio show live broadcast in downtown Weston. they are heard on 1140 am radio Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Prizes given away every few minutes. Don’t miss out.

So come for the shopping and stay for the entertainment. Make an evening of it and stay over at one of the seven outstanding B&B’s or at the newly renovated St. George Hotel on Main St.

Go to the website, www.weston10miletrail.com, and print the 10 Mile Trail map to guide you to each location for a truly unique experience in antiquing, art and garden shopping.

August 6-7, 2010.

Friday 10pm-7pm and

Saturday 9am – 5pm.

For more information, contact

Show Coordinator, M. Lindahl at mtlweston@aol.com or 816 640 2300.

AUGUST 14, 2010
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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AUGUST 22, 2010

Salem Christian Church

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

4pm-6pm

Dye Store Road

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

CULPEPPER & MERRIWEATHER

CIRCUS

TWO SHOWS

5PM and 7:30PM

For More Information Call 640-2909

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

WESTON PANCREATIC CANCER 5/10K WALK RUN
Run in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and follow a scenic route along the river bluffs and through Weston Bend State Park.

Come enjoy a challenging course with a historic twist while supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Even a town the size of Weston has been affected by Pancreatic Cancer, along with other cancers that attack loved ones. All proceeds of this event will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Awards presented to the top three in each category.

To request an application please

email: westonmo@kc.rr.com and a pdf file will be sent back to you.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

BULLFEST

7:30 pm

Gate opens at 6:00 pm

Adult - $10

6 to 12 years - $5

5 years & younger – free

For more information call

Nolan Taylor 816-547-4638

OCTOBER 2-3, 2010
22nd ANNUAL WESTON APPLEFEST CELEBRATION ON MAIN STREET

Saturday October 2, 2010

10am - 6pm

Parade at 10am on Saturday

Buses will not run from 9:30-11 on Saturday during the parade. Come early, park and walk to the downtown parade.

Sunday October 3, 2010

11am - 5pm

Celebrating 22 years, the Applefest celebration in historic downtown Weston is known throughout the Midwest as one of the best fall festivals in Missouri.

Visitors to Applefest are encouraged to come early on Saturday morning to enjoy Weston’s hometown parade along Main Street. The parade begins at 10:00 am on Saturday. There is ample parking within walking distance to downtown Weston.*

Step back in history and enjoy the time-honored techniques of a Missouri family demonstrating the “lost arts” of Candle and Soap Making, Wood Turning and Carving, Leather Tanning, and Basket Weaving. In addition to the variety of other art and craft booths along the downtown Main Street, you’re also invited to browse the many unique Weston shops during your visit.

And, don’t miss the Garden Harvest Market vendors, with all your festival favorites to eat or to decorate your home for fall. Weston’s famous apple dumplings, apple pies, and cookies will also be available through our local churches. You can catch a quick and tasty bite at our Applefest Food Court or, you might choose to sit down, relax and enjoy the delicious cuisine at one of the several fine restaurants in Weston.

Fun children’s activities both days are planned. New this year on Sunday is a shadow puppet workshop, sponsored by the Puppetry Arts Institute, for children 5 years and up. Drop in between 12:00-1:30 and 2:30-4:00 to make your puppet and try it out on the stage.

There will be live music on Main Street on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. New this year is the whimsical performance of The La La’s, especially for the kids in the crowd will start the entertainment on Saturday.

The La La’s  Saturday,

October 2,   Noon-1:00pm  
Music from the 40’s-80’s whimsical songs for kids

THE SMASHING BUMPKINS 

Saturday, October 2,    1:15-2:45pm
Bluegrass, Mountain Tunes and Front Porch Music

RURAL ROUTE 4  Saturday, October 2,    3:00-4:30pm
Country, Classic Rock
OLD DOGS  Saturday, October 2,   

4:45-6:00pm
Acoustic Jam

BOB REEDER  Sunday, October 3,   

Noon - 1:30pm
Celtic and Folk Songs  

Dog Tree  Sunday, October 3,   

1:45-3:15pm
American Folk and Celtic Tunes

THE BLUEGRASS TORNADOES

Sunday, October 3,    3:30-5:00pm
Bluegrass, Folk, Modern Country

Free parking is available on the western and northern sides of town. The Applefest event is only six blocks from most parking areas, so visitors can easily walk into town.  Please be aware that Weston’s hilly terrain and narrow sidewalks can sometimes be challenging for the disabled to navigate. There is limited handicap accessible parking. Please allow additional time and patience if you are disabled or are accompanying someone who is.

*No shuttle bus transportation will be available Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., due to increased parade traffic congestion.

For more information call (816-640-2909) or visit www.westonmo.com.

If you park in the Benner Park lot or the School lot off of Washington Street, you can walk to the festival, only blocks away or wait for the shuttle.   

Don't miss this fall harvest celebration in historic Weston, Missouri. 

OCTOBER 8, 9, 10, 2010

11th ANNUAL

WESTON IRISH FESTIVAL
On the grounds of O'Malley's
500 Welt Street at Short Street
Weston, MO  64098
(816) 640-5235
www.westonirish.com

The eleventh annual Weston Irish Festival opens it's gates Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 8, 9 and 10 at O'Malley's Pub & Courtyard.  Great Irish music, piping, dancing, and storytelling, along with traditional Irish food and drinks are what you’ll find at the three-day event. 

The festival features musicians from across the U.S., Canada and Ireland.  Seventeen local, regional, and national touring acts will perform on the open-air courtyard stage as well as the two indoor pub stages.  A fourth stage, adjacent to the courtyard stage, will showcase the pipers and dancers.

The aroma of authentic Irish dishes - corned beef, Irish stew, bangers, and coddle will fill the air along with traditional festival favorites – pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, loaded baked potatoes, apple fritters and more.  A full complement of draught ale, stout and lager will be available along with other libations.

Please check the website at www.westonirish.com or call

816-640-5235 (Kansas City line) for more information.

OCTOBER 9, 2010
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

WIN A TRIP TO IRELAND
Third Annual Weston Wellies Race

All participants must complete the 1.5 mile WEARING WELLIES around the Weston Missouri Wellies route to qualify to win a trip for two to Ireland.

Your number will be put into a drawing and the winner will be announced at 12:30 pm at The Celtic Ranch in downtown Weston..

Go to www.celticranch.com to download the Registration Form or stop by The Celtic Ranch at 404 Main Street to pick one up.

Founding Co-Sponsors

THE CELTIC RANCH

MIDWEST IRISH FOCUS

OCTOBER 16-17, 2010

Historic Weston

STREET ORGAN MUSTER

Saturday and Sunday

10:00am-5:00pm

Enjoy historic street and band organs to entertain on the streets of downtown Weston. Organs will play "The Happiest Music on Earth"

NOVEMBER HOLIDAY WEEKEND

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

Holiday Open House 

Shops, all dressed for the holidays, will stay open until  8 p.m. for Second Saturday and holiday festivities. The city tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., and Westons’ Father Christmas arrives all down at the end of Main Street next to the caboose and historic depot. 

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

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DECEMBER 3-4-5, 2010

29TH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT HOMES TOUR

Keeping with Weston tradition, Father Christmas, in his holiday splendor, will light up the streets and welcome you to our town to tour our homes.

Friday Evening Special Event 5:00-8:30

$25.00 per person

Tour of Homes, Hors d'oeuvres and drinks

Only 200 Tickets available

Saturday and Sunday Tickets

Good for either day

Adults $12.00

Children under 12 $5.00

Saturday Tour Noon-8:00pm

Sunday Tour Noon-5:00pm

DECEMBER 11, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

Opening Day December 12 at Snow Creek!!!
Weather permitting

SNOW CREEK SKI RESORT

1 Snow Creek Drive

816-640-2200

December 31, 2010

NEW YEAR'S EVE IN WESTON

AVALON CAFE

O'MALLEY'S PUB

THE VINEYARD'S