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2025 LCA Events
Leawood Summer Picnic - August 23rd - More details to come Car & Craft Show - Date TBD
Stay tuned for more details as we finalize plans. We can’t wait to see you there!
2025 LCA Membership Rates
Thank you so much for your patience as we work through a few hiccups with the website! We’re in the process of transitioning responsibilities across the team, and with that comes a bit of a learning curve.
As you’ve probably noticed, the cost of just about everything has been going up lately. To keep bringing you the fun experiences and events you love, we’ve had to make a small adjustment to the Leawood Civic Association membership fee. Starting this year, membership will now be $30.00. We truly appreciate your understanding and support—it’s what keeps our community thriving!
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LCA News |
Why You Shouldn't Feed Wild Raccoons (Unless You Want to Regret Everything)
Posted on May 11th, 2025
We get it. You're outside enjoying a peaceful evening, a fuzzy little bandit waddles into view, gives you those "I haven't eaten in minutes" eyes, and your heart melts faster than ice cream in July. So you toss them a snack. What harm could it do? Oh, friend. Buckle up. When you feed a raccoon, you're not just feeding a raccoon. You're sponsoring an entire underground network of nocturnal mischief-makers. These fluff-tailed freeloaders are basically nature’s gossip columnists. The moment you toss out that crust of bread, they’ll scamper back to the forest like, “Y’ALL. Bobby has snacks.” Next thing you know, your backyard is the site of the 2am Raccoon Rager of the Year™. And these guys don't RSVP quietly. They bring their cousins, their cousin’s girlfriends, and a few sketchy acquaintances from the trash can behind the gas station. Let’s break down what happens when you play raccoon caterer: They’ll Wreck Your Garden. That lush patch of tomatoes you’ve been nurturing? Yeah, raccoons see that as a salad bar with no dress code. Expect trampled kale, half-eaten squash, and smug muddy paw prints. They’ll Treat Your Chimney Like an Airbnb. Got a cozy chimney or attic? Congratulations, you just became a landlord—without consent, rent, or boundaries. They Can Carry Diseases. Rabies, roundworms, and even parasites hitchhike on raccoons like it’s Spring Break in Daytona. Not cute. They Don’t Travel Alone. Feed one, get five. It’s the worst kind of BOGO. Bottom line: Wildlife isn’t meant to be tamed with cookies. Feeding raccoons trains them to associate humans with food, which puts everyone—them included—at risk. Keep things wild, mysterious, and healthy by appreciating raccoons from afar. With binoculars. And maybe a locked trash can. Because the only thing worse than a raccoon invasion… is a raccoon party you can’t uninvite. |
Leawood Civic Association |
Front Yard Party
Friday, June 20th, 2025
6:30pm to 8:30pm
You are invited to the party to kick of the Front Yard Party season! Please consider signing up to host your own!The Summer Front Yard Parties are a tradition in... LCA Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Leawood Metropolitan Recreation Park District |
For information or inquiries about one of our Parks, please contact the Leawood Metropolitan & Recreation Park District via their website (here)
Note: Field and Pavillion Use The Field and Pavilion are maintained by the taxes of the residents of the Leawood Metropolitan & Recreation Park District. Reservations of the Pavilions can be made through contacting the Leawood Metropolitan Recreation and Park District board at leawoodparks@gmail.com For general inquires: Email us or contact a specific board member via their phone number listed below.
Leawood Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Board Members P. O. Box 620802, Littleton, CO 80162-0802 • 303-281-8766 Carole Gottlieb, President/ Treasurer: 678-333-5502
Vice President: Logan MacMillan 303-807-3033 Secretary: Margaret Turaga Board Members: Jesse Opgenorth, Judy Anderson,
Tom Bryant Parks Manager: Ken Leaf Questions, concerns, or comments for the Park Board? Contact any of the Park Board members listed above.
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Civic Association Membership dues |
Membership Drive Happening Now!
Don’t miss your chance to join the Leawood Civic Association for the upcoming year! Membership is open, and it’s the perfect time to get involved, support community events, and stay connected with your neighbors. For just $30 per household annually, your membership helps fund neighborhood favorites like the Leawood Picnic, holiday events, scholarships, and so much more. Sign up today at LeawoodNeighbors.com and be part of what makes Leawood an amazing place to live! What the Leawood Civic Association Does and Why You Should Join The Leawood Civic Association (LCA) is made up of your neighbors, working together to promote and protect the best interests of our community. We are not an HOA—membership is voluntary, and you’re not required to attend meetings to participate. However, if you’d like to get involved, we meet once a month for just one hour to plan fun events and activities for the neighborhood. What We Do Here are just a few of the things we organize and maintain: Community Events: Easter Egg Hunt, Garage Sales, Summer Front Yard Parties, Car & Craft Show, Leawood Picnic, Santa Party, and more! Leawood Entrance Maintenance: Keeping the Bowles entrance looking its best. Neighborhood News: We publish The Rapporter to keep everyone informed about community happenings. Scholarships: We offer scholarships for local high school seniors—encourage your eligible student to apply this year! Clean-Up Day: We provide dumpsters for residents to use for a small fee (a great deal compared to renting your own!). |