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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: America: Made in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:With the Commander of the American Forces from Virginia\, four of the first five Presidents from Virginia\, the authors of the Declaration of Independence\, the Bill of Rights\, and the Constitution from Virginia\, an early Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from Virginia\, multiple signers of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia and\, indeed\, the very land on which Washington D.C. stands from Virginia\, it is safe to say that Virginia was indispensable in the creation of our country.  Ellen LeCompte\, President of the ESU Richmond VA Branch\, will share the people\, places\, and things that Virginia contributed to successfully establishing our democracy. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the Richmond\, VA Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free to attend\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nAbout Ellen LeCompte \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEllen LeCompte is president of the ESU Richmond Branch\, a former Regional Chair\, and an ESU SSE alumna. She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and is a proud Virginian and an acknowledged expert on the UK listed by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of their top Advisors in the United States. She has co-authored two books on the late Queen Elizabeth II’s historic relationship between Virginia and Great Britain. In 2025\, Ellen was honored by King Charles III to be made a Dame of the Order of St John\, one of Britain’s oldest chivalric orders dating back to the 12th century.  \n\n\n\nCocktailIt should be a Mint Julep served in a pewter Jefferson Cup—preferably made with Bourbon from George Washington’s distillery at Mount Vernon! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIngredients8 mint leaves1/4-ounce simple syrup*2 ounces bourbonGarnish: mint sprigGarnish: Angostura bitters (optional)StepsIn a silver or pewter cup or rocks glass\, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup.Add the bourbon then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters (optional).*Simple Syrup Ingredients1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup waterPrepare Simple SyrupAdd the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.Stir until sugar is dissolved.Let cool\, then pour into a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid.Simple syrup will keep\, refrigerated\, for about one month.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/happy-hour-america-made-in-virginia/
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SUMMARY:Tristan and Emma Travel to New York City: A Fundraiser Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:ESU Members and Friends of ESU are invited to a special fundraiser luncheon on Saturday\, June 27\, to hear the remarkable journeys of our two most recent ESU Kansas City Branch First Place Winners as they performed in our annual Shakespeare Competition. Together\, they will offer a fascinating look at the hard work\, discipline\, and passion for Shakespeare that culminated in this outstanding accomplishment. \n\n\n\nTristan Jenkins\, our First Place winner from this year’s competition\, and Emma Scherman\, last year’s First Place winner\, describe their remarkable experiences as they began preparing for the competition at their school\, the excitement of winning First Place in the Kansas City Branch competition\, traveling to New York City\, meeting fellow competitors from around the nation\, and ultimately performing on one of America’s most celebrated stages at Lincoln Center. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand their unforgettable journey to one of the nation’s most prestigious student Shakespeare competitions in the nation. Tristan’s and Emma’s friends\, relatives\, fellow classmates\, teachers\, and other competition students are all invited to this special luncheon program. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, 12:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: O’Neill’s Restaurant\, 9417 Mission Rd.\, Leawood\, Kansas \n\n\n\nProgram registration fee: $30 per person. Click here to purchase a registration fee. \n\n\n\nFood selection: Enjoy the flexibility of ordering from O’Neill’s extensive menu. The cost of your meal will be separate from our Program Registration Fee. Each family\, couple\, or individual will pay from a separate bill at the end of the meal. A cash bar will be available. Please make your reservation no later than June 23 so we have a good count for the restaurant. \n\n\n\nWe will have some wonderful door prizes and a 50/50 raffle at the end of the program. Please call Jeff Schnabel at (816) 878-1239 if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nAbout the Shakespeare Competition \n\n\n\nThe ESU Kansas City Branch has hosted annual Shakespeare Competitions in Kansas City for 42 years. We are proud that we have had two First Place National Winners\, two Second Place National winners\, one Third Place National winner\, and four students who placed in the top ten Finals in the National Shakespeare Competition. This competition helps students develop speaking and critical thinking skills while they explore the beauty of the language and the timeless themes in Shakespeare’s works. These competitions give high school students in the KC metro area the opportunity to prepare a Shakespeare monologue and sonnet for public presentation. They bring Shakespeare to life in their own way and learn to express his works with understanding\, clarity\, and feeling.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/tristan-and-emma-travel-to-nyc-luncheon/
LOCATION:O’Neills Restaurant\, 9417 Mission Rd.\, Leawood\, Kansas\, 66206\, United States
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