It saddens us to announce that the 2020 Southtown Showcase is being POSTPONED. With the City's ban on gatherings of 50 people or more, we can't hold the event as originally scheduled. While disappointed to make this decision, we understand that safety comes first and the decision is in the best interest of everyone involved. We know the beloved event is a favorite each year, and so many will miss the opportunity to get together and enjoy outstanding food and drinks. For that reason we're hopeful to regroup for a great Showcase later this year when it's safe to be together again.

The 2020 Southtown Showcase is right around the corner. Don't miss your opportunity to sample local food and drinks, meet others from across KC, win prizes and most of all have fun! The annual event showcases local restaurants, food and drink vendors, businesses and organizations from across South Central KC, Brookside, Troost & the surrounding areas. From smoked meatballs to ceviche, snow cones to pateries, and local brews and spirits to world-class wines the samples at the Southtown Showcase are a must have, so don't miss out! Click below for more information on how to join the fun.

Get a quick pick me up before work Friday, January 31st from 8 to 9 am at the Morning Grind. This month we’re meeting at the new $26 million Kansas City Campus for Animal Care., 7077 Elmwood Ave. KC Pet Project will share details about the new state-of-the-art campus, how it better serves our community and the thousands of pets that will pass through the doors, and how the construction was funded through the citizen-approved City of Kansas City, Mo. Government GO bonds and other private funds. We'll also enjoy some coffee from The Roasterie Kansas City Air Roasted Coffee. I bet we’ll also get to meet a few furry friends while we’re there too

The City of Kansas City is working with community partners like us to develop plans for improving safety and functionality of 63rd Street between Wornall Road and Troost Avenue. On Wednesday, December 11th from 4-7 pm at the St. Peter's Catholic Church (701 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131) there will be Community Open House to discuss the 63rd Street Corridor Study and resulting recommendations. During the open house, project consultants will discuss final concepts. It's your opportunity to give feedback and recommend final changes.

The Annual Holiday Party will take place Tuesday, December 10th from 4:30-6pm at Brady's Irish Pub, 5424 Troost Ave (across from the Rockhurst University Community Center). Take time out to join us, relax and have some fun before the Holidays. We're celebrating with our friends and partners from Southtown Council, Brookside and Troost. The annual gathering is open to all our members, guests and anyone else interested.

Shop Small Saturday 2019 promotes small, locally owned businesses on November 30th. Visit your favorites across Southtown and make a big impact in your community. Not only to small businesses depend on your patronage, spending money in a small business in Southtown brings more money back to our community. In fact, for every dollar spent at one of the 100s of small businesses in Southtown and other small business across the US, approximately 67 cents stays in the local community. So Shop Small November 30th and all year!