Spring is here, and the lovely weather is getting everyone outdoors, enjoying nature! It’s also a good time to do some planting to bring a bit of nature into your home. One of the great things about apartment living is that you don’t have a yard to take care of, but you can still surround yourself with plants. Container gardening is perfectly suited for... [Read more...]
Head on out to the Brookside neighborhood this weekend for the 25th Brookside Art Annual! This event attracts a high caliber of artists and art collectors, and is known for its friendly, festive atmosphere. There are all kinds of art, as well as kids activities (Sat. & Sun.), music, and food from local vendors. Brookside is an historic Kansas City... [Read more...]
Get in some miles and help a good cause! The 37th Annual Hospital Hill Run 10k and half marathon is Saturday, June 5th. Multiple charities use this race as a fundraiser, like Smiles Change Lives, which provides braces to low-income children, and Hope House, a shelter and outreach facility for victims of domestic violence and their children. If you’d... [Read more...]
Celebrate 40 years of environmental awareness by making some small changes in your life, like recycling. One great way to reduce, re-use, and recycle is to buy new and gently used building materials from the Kansas City ReStore! You probably already know that Habitat for Humanity does great work in our community, but Habitat is also helping the environment!... [Read more...]
This is the 40th birthday of Earth Day! With that in mind, try to make some small changes in your life to be kinder to the Earth. The Daily Green has 5 easy steps you can take today to help the Earth. BYOB- Bring your own shopping bags! You can get re-usable shopping bags really cheap at the grocery store, and there are dozens of companies selling grocery... [Read more...]
Kansas City always has a good selection of events, and this weekend promises to be very interesting, from Steve Martin on the banjo to Tyler Perry in drag. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Kansas City for a non-holiday concert this Sunday. You don't have to be an orchestral music fan to enjoy their performances; this group is an adrenaline rush in... [Read more...]
Kansas City has a huge variety of venues for everything from stand up, to concerts, to live theater. Whether you like big arena shows or prefer small, intimate clubs, you’re sure to find something that you love! This week is jam-packed with events, from Mo’nique’s stand up act to medieval chamber music. Beloved Off-Broadway musical I Love You,... [Read more...]
The 10 Best Tips to Go Green & Save Green
Posted on April 14, 2010 By carolyn (Edit) Leave a Comment
The 40th Earth Day celebration is coming up on April 22nd! This is a great occasion to try to make some small changes in our lives that can really make a big difference in the environment. The Daily Green has ten easy tips to help you live a greener lifestyle (and save money!): Stop Idling- Americans idle away 2.9 billion gallons of gas a year. That’s... [Read more...]
Welcome to your new virtual gathering place… a community blog for the residents of The Ridge at Chestnut Looking to connect with your neighbors? Do it here. Looking for ideas for a weekend getaway? Find it here. Looking for the latest about what’s going on in our community? It’s all here. Every day you will find something new on The Ridge at Chestnut... [Read more...]
Spring is in the air, and the weather is perfect to get out for a jog or a bike ride! Good thing Trolley Track Trail is just minutes away from The Ridge at Chestnut. This 6.5 mile trail runs along the former route of a trolley line. Now it’s paved with crushed limestone and connects some of Kansas City’s highest density residential areas. There are... [Read more...]
