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It’s time for another giveaway…this one comes courtesy from our friends at KC Pumpkin Patch/KC Corn Maze.  If you’ve never been…this place is FUN! Located just a few minutes south of Olathe off of I-35, it’s easy to find: simply take I-35 South to exit 207 (Gardner, KS), turn north on Gardner Rd and take your immediate left onto 191st Street.  KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze are on your left!  Contest– 8 winners, each gets a Family Pass for one-day admission to KC Corn Maze!

The Pumpkin Patch features several NEW attractions– Charlotte’s Web, Great Pumpkin Slide, Black Mamba and Pete’s Dragon.  You’ll also find thousands of u-pick pumpkins, a tricycle track, hill slide, zip line, pumpkin express wooden train and more!  (The favorite in our house is the Pumpkin Cannon!) And, don’t worry about a shortage of fall-festival snacks…you’ll find plenty of funnel cakes, kettle corn, hotdogs, cider doughnuts and homemade fudge. What a fantastic way to spend a fall day!

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Royals’ 1985 World Series victory, the Corn Maze has been transformed into a “Royals” Maze! You’ve got to see it to believe it!

KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is open September 25, 2010 through October 31, 2010– 7 days a week.  KC Pumpkin Patch hours are:  Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm, Fridays 10am-6pm, Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sundays noon-6pm.  General admission is $8 on weekends ($5 during the week, but not all areas are open) and 1/2 price for military.  Under 1= free.  Pumpkins are an additional fee.

KC Corn Maze hours are: Fridays 6pm-10pm, Saturdays 10am-10pm and Sundays 12pm-6pm.  Admission is $8 and under 4 is free.

To enter the contest and win one of the 8 family passes to KC CORN MAZE:  please leave your name and city as a comment below.  It’s that easy!  Entries will be accepted until 8am, Thursday August 26, 2010.  8 winners randomly drawn.  Good luck!

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Must be 21 years of age to enter and win.  Only one entry per household will be considered. No substitutions or transfers. Giveaway prize is not redeemable for cash.  By entering, winner consents to allow the use of his/her name for promotional purposes without further compensation. Winner releases all sponsors of liability regarding use and enjoyment of the prize. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Got this newsletter from the city of Overland Park (OP) in yesterday’s mail…and it had a neat listing of “Outdoor Special Events” between now and the end of 2010.  Here are the highlights:

• Overland Park Fall Festival & Arts and Crafts Fair- annual event featuring vendors from throughout the Midwest. Saturday, Sept 25, 2010, 9am-5pm.  Parade through downtown OP at 10am.  Located from the Farmer’s Market all the way to Santa Fe Commons Park.  Arts & Crafts info, call 913-344-8656, for parade info, call 913-64-2222.

• Pooch Plunge- entire family is welcome to watch your pooch plunge into the pool!  Open to the public; residents and non-residents of OP. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, 3-5pm at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center (TRCC-119th and Lowell).  Fee is $5 per dog. Dogs must be current on vaccinations with proof to enter facility. These include rabies, kennel cough, fecal and distemper.  Call 913-895-6390 with questions.

• Fishing Rodeo- Get expert advice while fishing for fun and prizes.  Free bait!  Free hot dogs and drinks provided by VFW and Ladies’ Auxiliary of Post 846.  For 3-12 year olds, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010.  9-11 am at South Lake Park, 86th and Valley View. FREE, bring your own fishing pole.  Info- call 913-895-6390.

• NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick Competition- For boys and girls, divided into 4 age/gender divisions: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, 9am-1pm at the new Overland Park Soccer Complex, 135th and Switzer.  *Each participant needs to bring a copy of their birth certificate.  No spikes allowed.  For info, call 913-895-6390.

• Adult’s Punt, Pass and Kick- Men’s and Women’s divisions for those 18 and over.  Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, from 91m-1pm.  OP Soccer Complex, free of charge.  For info, call 913-895-6390.

• Trick or Treat Trail- 3rd annual safe night of trick-or-treating featuring pumpkin patch and “apple orchard” for the kids.  Free for all!  Candy, crafts, games, toys, face painting, and more. Real firefighters and police officers will be on hand to greet the kiddos!  Bring your treat sack– and wear your costume, of course!  Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, 3-6pm at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty.  For info, call 913-895-6390.

• Halloween Family Concert Fest- Featuring the OP Orchestra in costume!  And the Legacy School of Dance in a performance of ghouls and goblins.  Cookies and punch reception.  Everyone welcome. DATE, TIME and PLACE T.B.A.  Check here to find details as they are made available.  Kids– wear your costumes for the costume parade across the stage!  Call 913-344-8656 for info.

• Children’s Entertainment & Concerts- FREE, Wednesdays at 10am. Featuring kid-friendly stories and music.  Live entertainment!

1. Sept. 1, storytelling featuring Priscilla Howe, TRCC.  (119th and Lowell)
2. Sept. 1, Funky Mama at MRCC. (81st and Marty)
3. Oct. 6, Funky Mama at TRCC.
4. Oct. 27, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre Show at TRCC.
5. Nov. 3, Funky Mama at MRCC.
6. Dec. 1, storytelling at MRCC.
7. Dec. 1, Funky Mama at TRCC.
8. Dec. 15, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre Show at TRCC.

The sun has finally made its long-awaited appearance…school is winding down and thoughts in my house are turning to SUMMER!  One of the things we like to do is head to CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, KS and take in a T-Bones game.

The T-Bones have the family fun/great value thing down…and some really fun and unique promotions, too.  I’ll highlight a few of the deals to be had; a few interesting promotions and a schedule of upcoming home games.  The season home opener is Friday, May 28, 2010 at 7:05pm. The first 2500 fans will receive a FREE T-Bones t-shirt.  The first 5000 fans (same night) will receive a magnet schedule–and all fans will be treated to a Falcon Skydiving Appearance.  Of note:

– Tickets are always affordable, but you can get a general admission seat for just $4 on Monday through Thursday nights by simply showing your Price Chopper Card at the box office. Monday may be the night you want to go as a family–because the kids eat FREE on Mondays!!

– Single game tickets range from $6- $16.

– Also on opening weekend, you can catch the Post-Game Fireworks on Saturday, May 29.  On Sunday the 30th, select players will be giving Pre-Game autographs and kids can run the bases after the game.  Memorial Weekend is shaping up to be a BIG family weekend here in KC–don’t forget about Jiggle Jam at Crown Center!

– Wednesday, June 2, 2010 marks a day game, which sounds kind of fun!  Game time is 11:05am and there is also a giveaway–Thunderstix.

– On Friday, June 4, the Kansas Lottery presents “Star Wars Night”! Fans are encouraged to wear their best Star Wars attire and in return they’ll receive 2-for-1 KCI High Fly Zone Bleacher Reserved Tickets.  And- fans can head onto the field after the game for fan/player photographs.  Just think–you could have a photograph of your child in full Darth Vader attire with a T-Bones player!

– You can catch Post-Game Fireworks on Saturday, June 5 , 2010.

– The T-Bones have an extended homestand over Fourth of July week(end).  July 2- July 7 they are in town, playing at the ballpark!  Planned promotions include fireworks, kids eat free, beer specials and even Nurse Appreciation Day!

The team’s last home game is September 6, 2010; so you have ALL summer to head over to CommunityAmerica Ballpark and have some fun!