Every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am to sellout you can get some of the freshest produce in town! The market is located at the corner of Second and Douglas Streets

We are currently accepting applications to be a part of the 2008 market. The market officially opens Saturday, April 26th.

• Farmers Market Rules 2008
• Farmers Market Registration Form 2008

For more information please visit the official chilifest website at... www.kickitupchilifest.com

We all have known someone in our lives that has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer.

October is National Breast Cancer Month and We, the merchants of Downtown Lee’s Summit, have decided to come together to help make a difference in the lives of local women effected by this disease... and we hope you will join us.

We invite you to shop participating stores add day on Saturday, October 11th. Five percent of all purchases made will be donated to Missy’s Mirror.

Missy’s Mirror is a local non-profit organization that is a part of St. Lukes East Hospital. Missy’s Mirror has a great mission that is focused on helping women manage their change in appearance and environment during treatments.

For a $5.00 Donation to Missy’s Mirror you will receive an adorable United We Cure tote bag, water bottle, pen and items from participating merchants. Don’t delay, only 100 bags available!

Registration for goodie bags begins Monday, October 6th, at A Thyme for Everything & Finishings for Her Located in Downtown Lee’s Summit.

Monthly art crawl in Downtown Lee\'s Summit 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Check out participating stores for local art, food and spirits.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and check out all the merchants of Downtown Lees Summit have to offer. Do not waste time or you might just miss out! Shop early and enjoy a stress free holiday season!

Put on your best Halloween costume it is time for a parade!

On Saturday, October 25th, any child with a costume is invited to join in for the Downtown Lees Summit Halloween Parade! Parade line up will begin at 9:30 a.m. at City hall, 220 SE Green Street. At this time judges will also be looking for the best costumed boy, girl and group! Trophies will be awarded at the end of the parade.

The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall and march down Third Street to Howard Station Park. At this time costume winners will receive their rewards!

After the parade, it is time for candy! All parade participants will receive a map of downtown merchants that will be handing out candy from 10:00 to noon. Donations of $1.00 per child will also be accepted for the Mayors Care Fund. The money collected will be given to the Mayor during the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Friday, November 21st, 2008.

Holiday shopping and decorating is the best when you shop in Downtown Lees Summit! Check out all the wonderful gift and decorating ideas that downtown has to offer.

Want to get the perfect gift for a family member, co-worker or special friend on your shopping list?! Downtown Lees Summit Gift Certificates are available for purchase at the Bank of Lees Summit in downtown.

Downtown Lees Summit Main Street will host the Mayors Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 21, 2007 at 6:30 pm at Howard Station Park in Downtown at the corner of Third and SE Main.

Look for more details about pony rides and performances later in the year.

The following businesses are participating in AVID. See stores for further details...

A Thyme for Everything: 20% off one item (monthly)

Blue Heron Design: 20% off one in stock item - excludes consignment items (monthly)

Braata Jamaican Grill and Bar: 10% off total bill of $25 or more excluding alcohol (anytime)

Camerons Home Furnishings: 20% off any one item with some exceptions, see store for details (once)

Ciao!Bella: buy one entree get one 1/2 off (anytime)

Dairy Queen: buy a combo meal get a free small sundae (anytime)

Doherty & Sullivans Irish Goods: 20% off one item (once)

Finishings for Her: buy 2 fashion jewelry items, get 1 fashion jewelry item free, see store for details (once)

First Community Bank: free $25 iTune gift card with any new free checking account opened (once)

Green Beauty Salon & Day Spa: new offer each month, call salon for details (monthly)

Hampton Court Designs: 10% off (anytime)

Henrys Antiques: 30% off one item (once)

Henrys Tea Room: 20% off one lunch (once)

Hidden Gallery: 20% off custom framing (monthly)

Jerrys Bait Shop: 10% off food (anytime)

KDs Books: 20% off one item (monthly)

Lees Summit Tribune: one year subscription for only $18 (30% off) or buy one week of classifieds get one week of classifieds free (monthly)

LMS Winery: 10% off (anytime)

M.Culture: 10% off entire purchase (anytime)

Mariams Memories: 20% off any one item, with some exceptions see store for details (monthly)

Nellie Irenes: 20% off one item (monthly)

Not Just Desserts: 10% off one item over $20 (once)

Pamelas Home Design: 10% off all the time (anytime)

Pophearts: 20% off one pair of sunglasses or vintage item (monthly)

Poppys Ice Cream and Coffee House: buy one regular scoop get one half off (anytime)

The Living Stone: 20% off any regular priced item (anytime)

The Peanut: 10% off lunch, 7 days a week 11 am to 2 pm (anytime)

The Teeth Whitening Studio: $10 off (anytime)

Traditions: 10% off entire purchase (anytime)

WT Bears: 15% off any one piece of jewelry (anytime)