May 2023 … 

Create memories for Mom with classes at Tammi Sue’s

A trio of upcoming classes at Tammi Sue’s Upcycle Mercantile in Buckner will teach you how to make the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mother or another special mom in your life.

The fun begins on Saturday, May 6, with a course on how to make your own broken china jewelry. Attendees will learn how to cut, grind and assemble a necklace or bracelet using their own family china – stay for the tea party, too. The class is limited to 15 participants and costs $35.

The fun continues on Thursday, May 11, with a Mother’s Day candle making class. Like the course on china, the candle making course is limited to 15 attendees; it costs $20. Finally, come create your own charcuterie board complete with fresh flowers and food on Friday, May 12. Limited to 15 people, the class costs $45. Register at www.tammisues.com.

In addition to selling items both old, new and upcycled, Tammi Sue’s also creates signs, tumblers, and spirit wear like customized t-shirts and sweatshirts for school teams and organizations. For more information, visit the store’s website or e-mail tskrones@gmail.com.

May 2023 … 

Chingawassa Days celebrates a quarter-century of entertainment

Returning for its 25th year, the family festival Chingawassa Days brings new features with the same familiar fun to Marion, June 2-4.
The weekend’s activities include a horseshoe tournament, color run, scavenger hunt, rock wall, tractor pull, wiener dog races, watermelon feed, and ice cream social. New events will also be on the menu, according to Adam Heerey, one of the organizers, including professionally sanctioned cornhole and disc golf tournaments; in addition, the Kansas City BBQ Society will host its state championship on-site.

Heerey says he remembers attending Chingawassa Days as a youngster, and he’s happy to help put the fun weekend together for both familiar faces and visitors.

“I went to Chingawassa Days in high school, and I enjoyed the mix of both local events and acts as well as more well-known acts when they came in,” Heerey recalls. “We support local events and people while giving a taste of what else is out there.”

Heerey says that music lovers won’t want to miss out on the fun. Southern Accents, a Tom Petty Tribute Band, will take the stage on the evening of Friday, June 2; country music artist Nate Smith will perform his #1 hit “Whiskey On You” and others on Saturday, June 3, with Tyler Braden opening for him.

Finally, the festival is a great way to showcase the community of Marion to visitors, Heerey adds.

“I want local businesses to feel their support is reciprocated, and that the community feels like they were brought together for the weekend,” he says. “I’d like everyone to leave with a sense that it was a fun place for their family, kids and friends.”

Buttons are available for purchase for $25 at www.chingawassadays.com. The buttons allow the wearer free admission into the ice cream social and watermelon feed, a free BBQ dinner, entry to all concerts, and access to all events throughout the festival. 

May 2023 … 

Captain Cook’s has fresh spring finds

Get outdoors and breathe in the sweet spring air at Captain Cook’s Treasure Chest in Louisburg at its Spring Flea Market, May 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As always, Captain Cook’s will offer fabulous deals on antiques, yard art, vintage collectibles, handmade items, and architectural salvage. If you’re in the mood for lunch, the Snack Shack will be serving pulled pork sandwiches and coleslaw from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the store itself is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can be reached at 913-837-2757.

April 2023 … 

Bella Rustina back in Arkansas

Bella Rustina Vintage Market is returning to Conway just in time for spring, with a show April 21-23 at the Conway Expo Center.
Shoppers are invited to come marvel at more than 300 booths, stuffed with vintage, vintage-inspired and handmade items brought in from sellers from multiple states.

Those vendors who wish to participate and sell their wares can submit an application on Bella Rustina’s website at www.bellarustina.com.

Admission for early buyers on April 21 is $10, while regular admission on April 22-23 is $5. Parking is free as well.
The event is hosted by Ashley’s Finds LLC. For more information, call 501-230-5728.