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Theatrical dance is a mixture of theater and dances paired with a graceful essence. The Spring Festival of Dance, sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council, is coming to the Excelsior Springs Performing Arts Center June 9-10.

Summer is here, and although many enjoy basking in the sun and playing outside with pets, warmer weather is not always so kind to four-legged family members. Excelsior Springs Animal Control Officer Melissa Davis offered tips to keep pets safe in the summer months.

Recognized during May, Mental Health Awareness Month was created as a way to educate the public about mental illness, raise awareness surrounding research and treatments, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and celebrate recovery from mental illness.

Summer is here, and that means children are spending time at home. Keeping children safe from hazardous household waste this summer is possible.

Progress is being made toward completing the outdoor pool project at the Excelsior Springs Community Center. The updates include: decking pours, electrical work, asphalt work and stripping. Excavation will continue in preparation for final grading and the curb extension on Wornall Road. Plants and trees have been delivered for outside landscaping.

After 22 years of service, Excelsior Springs Area Career Center (ESACC) is saying goodbye to long-time instructor John Potter as he retires from his current position. “I have been blessed to have many opportunities and to be involved with many things in the fire service, which I can use to help students learn,” he said.

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An Excelsior Estates structural fire is under investigation for “suspicious circumstances,” according to Lawson Fire Chief Gene Nolker. A structure fire near 16353 Bob Drive in Excelsior Estates was reported to Lawson Fire Department (LFD) from Ray County Dispatch around 11:58 p.m.

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Learning about local heritage can aid in a better understanding of the world today. Historian Michael Dickey will speak about American Indian tribes that lived in Missouri from 1803-1837 at 2 p.m.