Merriam, Kan. (March 28, 2011) _ A “Charity Friday” shopping event April 22 at Suburban Lawn & Garden, 105th and Roe, Overland Park, will benefit Johnson County Christmas Bureau.

From 5-8 p.m., select your spring plantings and other landscaping items while enjoying live music, light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Suburban will donate 10 percent of all purchases during that period to the Christmas Bureau, which provides food, clothing and gifts for more than 12,000 low-income county residents at its annual Holiday Shop. The Bureau is a non-denominational, 501©(3) United Way agency that has been providing holiday assistance since 1960.

Clients, who live in every ZIP code in the county, are referred by other social service agencies and must meet specific income guidelines. This year’s shop will be open to clients by appointment from Dec. 2-10 at a yet-to-be determined location.   

Miss Brooklynn Productions held the 2011 All-Natural Miss Sweetheart Inner Beauty Pageant on February 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.  It was a sold out event and the day was filled with music, new friendships, and family fun. Each of the (50) contestants were personally crowned with a rhinestone sterling silver tiara by Snow White, plus each received an exclusive swag bag filled goodies including Princess Silly Bandz, a keepsake necklace, a fairy wand, and cupcake from SmallCakes!   Sponsors including Angel Babies, Mommy Shop and Happy-Names set up vendor booths displaying a variety of goodies for purchase.

Holiday Camp is available during Christmas break through the city of Leawood. The recreational program is for children ages five to 11-years-old. Kids will take part in games and other activities as well as possible field trips.

For more information or to register call (913) 339-6700 ext. 154.