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We will light up Brookside to celebrate the holiday season on Thursday, December 1 at 6 p.m. with the annual tree lighting ceremony.

We’ll be delivering clues on the Brookside Facebook page every day from November 9 to November 23, so you must pay attention. Capture and post photos of you with all the clues and you or your team can win prizes. You can participate in the Scavenger Hunt as an individual or a team of two. But either way, you have to register to play so we can track everyone's progress. What are you waiting for? Register now!

Brookside will be alive with ghosts and goblins, pirates and princesses. Experience a safe, worry-free event as children enjoy treats from the Brookside merchants.

A 12-foot outdoor sculpture titled Inspired Child was installed in Brookside on May 19, and dedicated on Saturday, May 21 at the southeast corner of 63rd and Brookside Blvd.

The Southtown Council selected Optical Innovations, 107 W. 63rd St. for the August Southtown Sparkle award. In Brookside for more than 2 years, owner Debbie Gifford has 32 years experience as an optician. She has taken a plain storefront and converted the space, both inside and out. On the inside, you will find a contemporary boutique with built-in glass cases, red and chrome floor cases and bamboo flooring. The outside of the building was painted a golden yellow with light yellow highlights.

The City of Kansas City, Mo., is reminding area businesses that the Special Committee on Small Business will hold a meeting tonight, Monday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. While regular committee meetings are held at City Hall, this meeting will be held offsite at Sylvia's Deli, a small business on the City's west side, located at 1746 Washington St.