September 2008
Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 6th
Dog Retreat Weekend at The Elms Resort
Bring your owner for a pampering and relaxing weekend.
Schedule of events:
Friday Sept 5th
7pm Special Evening Reception for Dog Retreat Guests
Meet & Greet other guests who are registered for the retreat and the presenters!
Saturday Sept 6th
10am to 5pm
Lots to do all day!
Pet Expo, Bark for the Arts Show & Sale, Classes for Pets and People, Training and Agility demos and open course. Open to public!
DOG SHOW -
Registration by 3pm and Dog Show starts 4pm Saturday
We'll be crowning a Mr and Miss Pampered Pooch & MORE!
Contests open to public $5 per pet per category (hotel guests receive free admission).
Other Categories:
Best Kisser, Best Dancer, Best Trick, Best Costume, Best Puppy, Good Dog!
The Dog Spot Agility Courses and Training Demos -10am-noon
No charge to participate.
Classes Amphitheater
11am-1pm-2pm-3pm basic grooming to pet first aid
Taught by experts in their fields -open to all- as space permits - no charge
Bark for the Arts show
Artists from all over
11am to 4pm and open to public free admission
Pet Expo- 11am-4pm
Vendors with the latest pet products and services and open to public free admission
Welcome to Excelsior Springs
We are a "Pet Friendly Community"
Many Local Merchants Will Welcome You and Your Pets!
For more information, call us at 816.630.5500.
Dog Retreat Weekend at The Elms Resort
Bring your owner for a pampering and relaxing weekend.
Schedule of events:
Friday Sept 5th
7pm Special Evening Reception for Dog Retreat Guests
Meet & Greet other guests who are registered for the retreat and the presenters!
Saturday Sept 6th
10am to 5pm
Lots to do all day!
Pet Expo, Bark for the Arts Show & Sale, Classes for Pets and People, Training and Agility demos and open course. Open to public!
DOG SHOW -
Registration by 3pm and Dog Show starts 4pm Saturday
We'll be crowning a Mr and Miss Pampered Pooch & MORE!
Contests open to public $5 per pet per category (hotel guests receive free admission).
Other Categories:
Best Kisser, Best Dancer, Best Trick, Best Costume, Best Puppy, Good Dog!
The Dog Spot Agility Courses and Training Demos -10am-noon
No charge to participate.
Classes Amphitheater
11am-1pm-2pm-3pm basic grooming to pet first aid
Taught by experts in their fields -open to all- as space permits - no charge
Bark for the Arts show
Artists from all over
11am to 4pm and open to public free admission
Pet Expo- 11am-4pm
Vendors with the latest pet products and services and open to public free admission
Welcome to Excelsior Springs
We are a "Pet Friendly Community"
Many Local Merchants Will Welcome You and Your Pets!
For more information, call us at 816.630.5500.
Friday, September 12th
'Laffapalooza' featuring some of the Midwest's best comics hosted by Elliott Threatt.
8:00 PM
A night of laughter starts at The Elms with our Comedy Package. Package includes a deluxe guestroom, dinner for two and two tickets to the show.
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Dinner
8:00 pm Cash Bar opens in ballroom
8:30 pm - Show begins
Starting at $169 per room.
Tickets without the package are $10 per person.
'Laffapalooza' featuring some of the Midwest's best comics hosted by Elliott Threatt.
8:00 PM
A night of laughter starts at The Elms with our Comedy Package. Package includes a deluxe guestroom, dinner for two and two tickets to the show.
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Dinner
8:00 pm Cash Bar opens in ballroom
8:30 pm - Show begins
Starting at $169 per room.
Tickets without the package are $10 per person.
Friday, September 12th
Art Crawl
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Various galleries and shops downtown.
Art Crawl
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Various galleries and shops downtown.
Saturday, September 13th
Bonfire on the Back Lawn
9:00 PM
Roasting s'mores, serving apple cider and enjoying music by Landon Leist will take place on the back lawn of the resort. Free for hotel guests or $8 per person. Starts at approximately 9pm.
Bonfire on the Back Lawn
9:00 PM
Roasting s'mores, serving apple cider and enjoying music by Landon Leist will take place on the back lawn of the resort. Free for hotel guests or $8 per person. Starts at approximately 9pm.
Thursday, September 18th
Girl's Night Out
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Girl's Night Out
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
October 2008
Friday, October 3rd to Saturday, October 4th
Pink Spa Weekend to benefit the Susan G Komen Foundation
Pink Spa Packages will be available all month-long with a portion of each package going to the Susan G Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Call our spa for more details on these special packages - 816.630.5500.
Pink Spa Weekend to benefit the Susan G Komen Foundation
Pink Spa Packages will be available all month-long with a portion of each package going to the Susan G Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Call our spa for more details on these special packages - 816.630.5500.
Friday, October 10th to Saturday, October 11th
120th Anniversary with Past Employee Weekend
We are inviting all past associates to spend the weekend with us to share stories and memories. This casual weekend will include a reception with cake and punch along with the 8th Annual Wine and Jazz Festival on Saturday. Join us. You can also share your stories and memories on-line from our home page.
120th Anniversary with Past Employee Weekend
We are inviting all past associates to spend the weekend with us to share stories and memories. This casual weekend will include a reception with cake and punch along with the 8th Annual Wine and Jazz Festival on Saturday. Join us. You can also share your stories and memories on-line from our home page.
Friday, October 10th
Art Crawl
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Various galleries and shops downtown.
Art Crawl
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Various galleries and shops downtown.
Saturday, October 11th
8th Annual Jazz and Wine Festival
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for this annual event of music, wine and art. Listen to great jazz music on the back lawn of the hotel while sampling wine from all over the world. Artists and crafters will be displaying and selling their creations. For more information please call 816-630-5500 or go on-line to eswinefestivals.com.
8th Annual Jazz and Wine Festival
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for this annual event of music, wine and art. Listen to great jazz music on the back lawn of the hotel while sampling wine from all over the world. Artists and crafters will be displaying and selling their creations. For more information please call 816-630-5500 or go on-line to eswinefestivals.com.
Friday, October 31st to Sunday, November 2nd
Murder Mystery Weekend
This weekend-long event includes a murder or two, red-herrings, food and fun. Includes deluxe guestroom for two, costume cocktail reception, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and a brunch on Sunday. More information by calling 816.630.5500.
Murder Mystery Weekend
This weekend-long event includes a murder or two, red-herrings, food and fun. Includes deluxe guestroom for two, costume cocktail reception, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and a brunch on Sunday. More information by calling 816.630.5500.
November 2008
Friday, November 14th
Art Crawl
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Various galleries and shops downtown.
Art Crawl
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Various galleries and shops downtown.
Saturday, November 22nd
Progressive Taste of Excelsior
Progressive Taste of Excelsior
Saturday, November 22nd
Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 22nd to Wednesday, December 31st
Community Christmas Tree Display
Community Christmas Tree Display
December 2008
Thursday, December 4th
Girl's Night Out
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Girl's Night Out
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, December 12th
Art Crawl
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Various galleries and shops downtown
Art Crawl
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Various galleries and shops downtown