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Mixed Media and Sculpture students from West Platte recently  traveled to the Nerman Museum of Art at Johnson County Community College. 
They visited the permanent collection, toured the fine arts building and were amazed by the special exhibit of Missouri  fashion designer Jeremy Scott and painter Katherine Bernhardt.  
Scott has designed for the Met Gala as well as artists Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Katie Perry. The students enjoyed viewing symbols of pop culture as well as exquisite art. 
They were accompanied by their teacher Cheri Rush and curriculum director, Kathy Miller.

 Weston will have Lots of Lights This Christmas

Feed the Goats!

It’s scary how exciting this year is turning out to be with Weston Community Theatre! The spookiness kicks off on Halloween with a Spookfest for all ages and continues with performances of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical in February and The Addams Family in July. 
After Trick or Treating in Downtown Weston (starting at 5:00) join WCT starting at 6 pm on October 31st at/near Jeff’s Architectural Salvage (201 Welt St. at the foot of downtown Main St. Weston) for an evening of fun:
Your $10 wristband includes blow up carnival games, yard games, costume contests and limbo contests with prizes, face painting, ghost stories by the campfire, and a Spooky Stroll down the Main Street alleys (kid-friendly until 8 pm).
Additional fun for purchase/donation includes silent basket auction, 50/50 raffle, s’mores kits, water/soda choices, bake sale, and tarot card readings.
Food truck options include Urban Street Taqueria, Coffee Truck, and Hot Dog Cart (available 6 – 9 pm).
At 8 pm the fun shifts to a more adult focus with all the fun, games, contests, and prizes…including Spooky Trivia at Jeff’s Bar (email thefatiguedmom@gmail.com for your spot since space is limited), adult bottle toss game, and a much scarier Spooky Stroll.
Worried about childcare? WCT has you covered with professional childcare provided (donations accepted) at the Weston Masonic Lodge (507 Main St.). Drop off the kids starting at 8 pm for Halloween movie, crafts, and fun!
All funds raised at the Spookfest will help pay for WCT’s 2025 summer production of The Addams Family, which will be performed July 10th-12th at West Platte’s Performing Arts Center. As always, there is no charge for the performance. Auditions for Addams Family will be held April 12th-14th. More information can be found at WCT’s website www.wctshows.org. 
In addition, this year WCT is excited to present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, a one-act musical that includes characters, comedy, adventure, and popular songs from the Descendants franchise. Auditions (ages 8-15) for Descendants will be held December 13th-14th and the performance will be February 20th-22nd. More information can be found at WCT’s website www.wctshows.org.
You can find all announcements, news, and updates on the Weston Community Theatre Facebook page.

The 2025 Weston Community Theatre Board of Directors includes Joshua J. Shockey, president; Karissa Seim, vice president/treasurer; Jason Shores, treasurer; Heidi Keith, secretary; Susanna Bartee, Michelle Harper, Eileen Laguna, Jasper Pennington, and Trinda Wolfe.

Mixed Media and Sculpture Art students at the Nerman Gallery

Enjoy Halloween downtown and with the Weston Community Theatre!

Mixed Media and Sculpture Students are: Left side, JJ Jackson, Aiden Hamilton, Joshua Turney, Laynee Kruse, Ezra Taylor, Mrs. Rush, Chris Hall, Adyson Powers, Katheryn Kalic, Emma Potter
Right side, Althea Rapio, Jersey O’Neal , Addy Clark, Saige Cashman, Ryan DeWitte, Layn Kear, Joshua Jeffers

For the fifth year in a row Sherry Mers is happy to pick up your fall decor!  We take pumpkins, gourds, corn stocks, jack-o-lanterns, mums and anything a goat will eat.  Mooshell and Kowasaki said to let you know they also appreciate your goodies.
BONUS FOR THIS YEAR:  As some of you know we got permission from the city of Weston to have a trailer parked at city hall and one at the bulky dump.  Feel free to drop off at your convenience November 1 till Thanksgiving!

Weston will have not one, but two Christmas Tree Lightings this year as the Weston Park Board and Weston Chamber have teamed up and spread the lightings Friday, November 21.
First up will  be the trees in Holladay Park, with that event starting at 5:30. 
Carolers will walk down the ramp from Thomas Street to the gazebo for  the lighting. After hot chocolate and cookies, those attending will make their way up the ramp to the Dinah Robinson Courtyard and down Main Street to the intersection with Thomas Street. 
There, the Chamber’s tree will be lighted, with more songs and welcomes. Refreshments will follow.
At the suggestion by the Mayor, the two groups are planning ways to add charitable giving to the evening, probably with a food drive.
The Park Board is looking for sponsors, groups to decorate the tennis court panels, and lots of volunteers to help decorate the park, to make that event bigger and brighter.
Please contact Jess Larson to join us in spreading Holiday Cheer!     Jessflynn81@yahoo.com

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