JANUARY 9, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

JANUARY 2010

SNOW CREEK SKI RESORT

1 Snow Creek Drive

816-640-2200

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

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!!!

Valentine’s Day Special!!

Weston Cafe

Make reservations now!

Feb. 13, 2010

6pm-9pm

$50 per couple

Surf & Turf

Baked Potato

Salad

Desert

Or

Prime Rib

Baked Potato

Salad

Desert

Free live music!!!

FEBRUARY 2010

SNOW CREEK SKI RESORT

1 Snow Creek Drive

816-640-2200

MARCH 13, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

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

8:30am at the West Platte Football Field

APRIL 10, 2010

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

APRIL 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. For more information, contact Dick Emery at westonbedbreakfast@earthlink.net or (816) 640-9916.

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

It’s that time of year again in Weston!  The 28th annual Weston Lions Club Antique & Collectibles Show is happening. 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.  There will be a “Conversations with Experts” program at area shops where different experts in the fields of silver, antique filigree jewelry, primitives, porcelain, pottery, coins, pocket watches, vintage clothing, and antique restoration will speak on their area of expertise.  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.

As a backdrop to this great event, the Antique Corvair Car Club will be in town on Saturday to share their knowledge and show off their beautifully restored cars.

So come to Weston and spend the day attending the show and perusing the over

20 specialty shops and more than a dozen antique shops in the area.  We have great restaurants, wineries and a brewery to sate your appetite.  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.  Admission to the show is free. 

Don't miss the other historical sites,restaurants and entertainment while you're in Weston. Spend the night at one of the seven romantic B&Bs or the historic hotel.

Just minutes north of KCI Airport or south of St. Joseph, I-29 to exit 20--then 273N

HOURS:

Friday TBD

Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

TOBACCO WAREHOUSE NO. 1

MAIN ST.

HISTORIC WESTON MO.

For more information contact

Weston Chamber of Commerce

816-640-2909

APRIL 24, 2010

CEMETERY STROLL

OF THE PAST

Weston, Missouri           

4:30 - 7:30 pm

Proceeds Benefit Weston Historical Museum and Weston Community Theatre

Explore Weston's Rich and Colorful History. Wander through the picturesque Laurel Hill Cemetery andsee re-enactors in period clothing portray "Lives from the Past" that include descendants of Daniel Boone, Robert E. Lee, Benjamin Holladay and Early Weston Slaves.

Musical Entertainment

$5.00 Donation includes

Collectable Program

Wear Walking Shoes

Laurel Hill Cemetery,

Welt Street off Hwy 45,

For more information, please call the Weston Museum

816-386-2977

MAY 1, 2010

A WALK TO REMEMBER

Walk at 10 am

Registration 8-10 am by Weston City Hall with a Contribution $25

A motorcyle event precedes the walk. Contact ptfarnan@aol.com

Email: walk2remember_weston@yahoo.com

to sign up

MAY 8, 2010
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

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 5, 2010

WESTON KID'S DAY

2 a.m. -5 p.m.
Fun for all ages. This year's Kid's Day will be held on Saturday June 5, 2009, 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

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

JUNE 18 & 19, 2010

3rd Annual Summer Solstice Garden Tour

9:00am-4:00pm

$10 advance sale.

$12 day of tour.

visit www.cottagegardenersweston.com

or call 816-640-5788

JUNE 25, 2010

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

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

JULY 14, 16 & 17, 2010

WESTON COMMUNITY THEATRE

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

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

3pm-6pm

407 Cherry Street

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.

Show dates and times: August 6-7, 2010. Friday 3pm-8pm and Saturday 8am – 4pm.

For more information, contact Show Coordinator, M. Lindahl at mtlweston@aol.com or 816 640 2300.

AUGUST 14, 2010
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY

HISTORIC WESTON

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

AUGUST, 2010

Salem Christian Church

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

4pm-6pm

Die Store Road

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

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

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 9-11 on Saturday during the parade. Come early, park and walk to the downtown parade.

Sunday October 3, 2010

11am - 5pm
Weston Chamber of Commerce Applefest is a popular annual event known throughout the Midwest as one of the best fall festivals in Missouri. Weston's shopping district was designated as a historic site in 1972. That old town charm with diverse and unique shops, many of which are located in buildings that were built prior to the civil war, just adds to the ambience of this fun filled event. All the shops are decked out

for fall.

Pressed Apple Cider & Apple Butter Cooked Over An Open Fire

Harvest Food Court & Market  Pumpkins, Gourds, Bittersweet, Seasonal Vegetables,  Apple Pie, Apple Dumplings, and tons of Festival Food.

New Artisans Selling and Demonstrating Their Crafts Candle Making, Wood Turning and Carving, Leather Tanning, Basket Weaving,
Caricatures, Print Maker, Needlepoint, Raku,Weaving, Mini Hay Baler and

so much more

Children’s Activities & Games Sponsored by Weston Community Theater

Special Events every 30 minutes • Activities & Crafts all day long and

so much more

Live Music On Main Street both Saturday and Sunday

Parking will be available on the western and northern sides of town off of Hwy 45 where signs are posted. Do not enter Hwy JJ for parking spaces, you will be directed back to Hwy 45. There will be shuttle buses (including one handicapped accessible bus) running on a regular schedule from the parking areas to the festival site. Buses will not run from 9-11 on Saturday during the parade.

If disabled wait for the handicapped bus which has easier access. 

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

HISTORIC WESTON

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

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

NOVEMBER HOLIDAY WEEKEND 2010

NOVEMBER 13

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

SHOPS OPEN LATE

SPECIALS IN MOST STORES

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.

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