Weekend Update – 07/12/13

Good Morning Bear Mafia!
As we have quite a few events going on every Thursday we are going to try and post this on Thursday mornings to help plan your weekend.

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Thursday
Looking for Where the Bears are? They will be at Hamburger Mary’s this Thursday starting at 630pm. Join us as we check in with the latest episodes of Where the Bears Are Season 2. Win free Bear Prizes just by showing up! https://www.facebook.com/events/191541131010961/

Fun in the sun more your calling? Join in on the Bear Volleyball that happens every Thursday. Play starts at 6:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/479177825494175/

Plenty of time to join in on the heat…Bears in the Heat that is. The Wichita Bears are hosting their annual Bear Run this Weekend- Bears in the Heat 2013. Not too late to join the fun in Wichita. http://www.wichitabears.org/bearsintheheat.html

Friday
Kick off the weekend with Joe! and Mike, Robert, Glenn, another Mike, etc… Stop by Bear Coffee at Crossroads Coffee this Friday starting at 4pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/397487727035590/

Giant Robots fighting giant Monsters on IMAX!! What is sure to be a sleeper hit this summer the Bears are checking out Pacific Rim Friday at AMC Town Center 20, showtime is at 7:30pm. This show will sell out so buy your tickets in advance. https://www.facebook.com/events/177060625803008/
Saturday
The KC Bear Mafia will be volunteering this Saturday at Harvesters. If you have never heard of them, this is a great organization in KC that provides food to the needy in the Greater Kansas City Area. They are able to do this through donations of time and food. So The Mafia is kicking in with some time this weekend and helping out.
We are still needing volunteers so please join us at 10am-12pm at Harvesters and give a little back to our community. https://www.facebook.com/events/311737182297223/

Art and Wine Stroll. One of our members mentioned that this Saturday is Paola’s Art and Wine Stroll. https://www.facebook.com/events/167062246794723/

Get your Bloddy Holly, Iron Maven and Eva Destruction names going- cause the Roller Skates are coming on! Join us as we check out the last game of the Kansas City Roller Warriors game. The KC Roller Warriors is the all female roller derby team! Tickets are just $16. Showtime starts at 6pm at Municipal Auditorium. https://www.facebook.com/events/616755215025615/
Sunday
As we checked out the giant robots on Friday and then did our community work on Saturday we are doing Bear Volleyball this Sunday. Join in on the fun as we knock some balls around Sunday morning at 9am. Plenty of room to join in play or spectating. https://www.facebook.com/events/415662331887007/
Mark your Calendars!

August 17, 2013 JJ’s Clubhouse will be hosting the KC Bear Mafia on August 17th. Join us as we take over the bar and show the St. Louis bears how we party! Click here for details. https://www.facebook.com/events/162812627230271/

August 24, 2013 KC Bear Mafia Bachelor Auction. Still looking for Bachelors and contestants. Click here for details .https://www.facebook.com/events/542201312504967/

Welcome new members Robb Traylor, Keith Allen Norton, Scott Gorden, Holden Kraus, Tod Dooley, Daniel Smith, Ric Webb, Jay Arnold, Travis Picolet and Jeff Hamilton. We hope you guys can join us at one of the above events or one in the near future.

Stay home and do nothing this weekend? FUUURRRRGET ABOUT IT!!

Don’t Forget – Harvesters Outreach this Saturday!

Hey Everyone! We have scheduled a day to do some community outreach with the Harvester’s. It will only be for 2 hours in the morning and we could really use a good showing of support!

We have signed up to fill back packs with food, and they would like us to get at least 25 people to work that station. This isn’t limited to just us bears, cubs, and other subcategories. Please invite other friends, family members, and even kids to come help out and support our community. I mentioned 25 people as the goal for number of volunteers, but it would be truly great if we can get 50 volunteers. Just think of all of the children and families we could be helping out across the metro with that many volunteers! Please help us show that we are a vital, growing part of our local community by coming to be a part of it!

Our slot is from 10am to noon this Saturday 07/09/2013.

Harvesters is located at 3801 Topping Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64129.

Weekend Update – 4th of July Weekend!

Good Morning Mafia and Happy Fourth of July!

As most of us have a 4 Day weekend we thought we would post a day early as there is lots to do!

Thursday
Start the holiday with the bears , sand and some balls! Volleyball that is. Join us at 9am at Weltner Park just off 77th and State Line. Come play, hang out and kick off the weekend right. https://www.facebook.com/events/495757107161622/?ref=2

Chill out with the bears at Sidestreet Bar this 4th of July for their Pool Party Cabana Blowout. Drink specials all day long. http://kansascity.gaycities.com/bars/1489-sidestreet-bar-grill

Saturday
So you think there is something to this Volleyball? Couldn’t join us on Thursday well join in on the fun this Saturday. Still at Weltner Park, still at 9am.
https://www.facebook.com/events/198915046934933/

Mafia Pool Party-Damn It’s Hot! The pool season is in full swing so here is your chance to check out all the bears at the pool. Matt and Larry ( The Shanley’s) will be hosting a pool party this Saturday starting at 3pm. Matt will be serving up a Taco bar, so please bring a suitable side to share with everyone. This is BYOB, please be mindful of the glass around the pool, water and soda (mostly diet) will be made available. https://www.facebook.com/events/326271367505766/

Finish off the night at the monthly Bear Bust as Hamburger Mary’s: Stars and Straps. The month’s Bear Bust is sponsored by Route 66 beer. Join Chad Brock and Preston Johnson as they bring the fur. Also come meet Central Plains Leather Sir Robert and Boy Jeff as they raise money to represent us in Dallas this September. https://www.facebook.com/events/413159215465385/
Reminder:
We will be volunteering next Saturday at Harvesters. We still need volunteers for 2 hours for this event. Please help us as we support a great local organization.
https://www.facebook.com/events/311737182297223/

The KC Bear Mafia is holding our first Bachelor Auction. This is a fundraiser for us as we build funds toward our 501c3. Check the link for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/542201312504967/
Welcome new members Lucianno Massa, Levin Meyerson, Thomas Balla, Jason Berry, Matthew Stolte, David Ring, Vincent Chan Weng Soon and Stephan Housenga. We hope you can join us at one the above events or one in the new future.

 

Stay home and do nothing this weekend? FURRRGETABOUT IT!

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Weekend Update – 06/28/13

Good Morning Bear Mafia and Happy Friday!

This weekend you need to get off the computer and celebrate. Two key milestones were won in the community and while the fight for equality in all aspects of our life still goes on we have reason to relish that we are one step closer.
Friday
Danny’s Point of View kicks off the weekend with Leather night. Join in the fun with leather, bears and beer. Get your drink on at 10pm at Danny’s Point of View-formerly The View, and start the weekend right. https://www.facebook.com/events/267887856683021/

Saturday
So you’ve seen the pics you know you are curious-why not get all hot bothered and sweaty this Saturday morning.
Bear Volleyball is every Saturday at 9AM at Weltner Park, just off 76th and State Line. Whether you just want to come hang out, play or just oogle the bears. All experience levels welcome. https://www.facebook.com/events/330012000462808/

Sunday
Mafia Movie Day- The Heat…no not the ones in Miami. Join Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy do the buddy cop thing. At AMC Ward Parkway 11:15am https://www.facebook.com/events/487215154697700/

Backyard Bear Bash-Down with DOMA Celebration: Greg and Mike always throw a great BarBQ and this weekend is one to really join in on the fun. This is a great way to sit down and get to know your other Bear Mafia -Bearfiosos? Please bring a side dish as Greg and Mike will supply the hamburgers and hotdogs. BYOB. Party starts at 5pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/515016878563661/

Reminder- We are having a Fundraiser planning meeting Monday July 1st @ 7pm on Google hangout. Looking for people to help out with our next big fundraiser-won’t you lend a hand? Click here for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/612471415453734/

Welcome new members Stephan Housenga, Mel Campos, Larry J. Mulik, Howard Callahan and Justin Wolf. Hope to see you guys at one of the events above or at a future one.

All members are welcome to post events. If you are interested in touring the Aquarium, a museum or just want to get a bunch of bears for dinner one night. All you have to do is click this link and post an event. https://www.facebook.com/groups/10150095291435104/events/

The key is if you are planning on going and perhaps want some company -post the event. You might get 1 person to join you or 10, the thing to remember is that if you were already going -others are just joining in on the fun.

Stay home and do nothing this weekend? FURRRRGGET ABOUT IT!

Weekend Update – 06/21/2013

Good Morning Bear Mafia and happy Friday!

It’s going to be a hot one this weekend so stay cool.

 

Friday

Mafia Movie Night: GBF-Gay Best Friend. Join us as we check out one of the selections for the KC Gay FilmFest. Movie starts at 8:30pm. Best to buy tickets in advance as these tend to sell out. https://www.facebook.com/events/398557136926574/

Be sure to check out the entire film line up here: http://www.outherenow.com/

 

Saturday

Bear Volleyball, ok listen you hear about this all the time, right? Why not come and check out all the fun. We have spectators, players of all levels. Even if you never played before it is a  great time and an awesome way to meet some of the other bears in the group. It’ free and we get going before it gets too hot out. So come on what are you waiting for?

https://www.facebook.com/events/203116896507966/

 

Mafia Movie Night: Interior Leather Bar. We are checking out another selection for the KC Gay Film Fest- once again. get tickets ahead of time. This movie is based on the cut footage from the movie Cruising http://www.outherenow.com/interiorleatherbar.html

 

Sunday

Mafia Move Day: World War Z, join us as we check out Brad Pitt’s tale about zombies. We will probably grab a bite to eat after . https://www.facebook.com/events/493146297418123/

 

Mafia 2nd Quarter Meeting. KC Bear Mafia is your group.Want to get involved? Want to see what lies ahead? Want to do more in the community? Hell, want to just meet other hot bears like yourself? Well we need your help-the group needs to find those that can come in and work to getting events projects etc… off the ground.  There are currently 2 open positions for Committee Chairs, Events and Fundraising. Meeting starts at 2:15 at the Johnson County Library Antioch Branch at 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway. Hope to see you there. https://www.facebook.com/events/173332142827603/

 

Reminder:

Thursday Nights are Viewing or Volleyball Nights!

We will be hosting a weekly viewing of Where the Bears Are Season 2 @ Hamburger Mary’s every Thursday @ 630pm. There will be weekly drawings for awesome swag each week just for attending.

or

Can’t get enough Volleyball join the bears in some weekday ball tossing at Leawood City Park @ 630pm.

This is a great example of the variety to choose from with the KC Bear Mafia.

 

Please welcome new members Thomas Fuller and Tyler Jenkins. Hope to see you at one of the events this weekend or one in the future.

 

Stay home and do nothing….Furrrget about it !

Weekend Update – 06/14/2013

Another fun filled summer weekend for you to come on out and meet some of the other bears in the Mafia.

Friday
Kick back and get ready to enjoy the weekend with some Coffee and the Bears. Bear Coffee kicks off the weekend at Crossroads Coffee starting tonight at 4pm.https://www.facebook.com/events/131325830402501/

Mafia Movie Night: Man of Steel- The wait is finally over, come check out the new Superman movie with the bears tonight as the soak up all the Krytonian hotness in IMAX 3-D at 7:45pm @ AMC Town Center, be sure to get your ticket in advance.https://www.facebook.com/events/361796840608997/

Saturday
Wake up, grab some caffeine and then come join us for some summer fun at Saturday Morning Volleyball. We play every Saturdy at Weltner Park off State Line ad 76th street. All skill levels are welcome or if you want to come hang out and watch the bears play. We start at 9am and everything is free!https://www.facebook.com/events/340359039424843/

Sunday
Mafia Movie Day: This is the End. What better way to end the weekend with an Apocalyptic comedy. Join us at AMC Ward Parkway @ 11:05am https://www.facebook.com/events/114121095464194/.

Welcome new members Andrew Chri-Fro, Elias Rodriguez, Ty Chamberlain, Wm. Howell, Les Longberg and Jeremy Lillig. Hope you guys can join us at one of the events above or one in the near future.

Stay home and do nothing this weekend…..FURRR Get about it!!!

Weekend Update – 06/07/2013

Good Morning Mafia and Happy Friday!

Hope everyone had a great PRIDE last week-Thanks to all who came out and helped raise money for LIKEMe Lighthouse.

Few events going on this weekend and we hope you can come and join in on the fun.

Friday
Another sad farewell, The View on the Hill will be ending it’s operations as we know it now tonight, June 7th. Come say good bye to a KCK original. View On the Hill 204 Orchard St, Kansas City, KS ‎ (913) 281-0833. ‎While the bar has been purchased by another party it is uncertain if it will continue as an LGBT friendly venue.

Saturday
Volleyball weather is in full effect. Join the bears for fun in the sun every Saturday at 9am at Weltner Park of 75th and State Line. All skill levels are welcome. Don’t be afraid to try! If you are not into playing remember you can be an athletic supporter! https://www.facebook.com/events/142434839279379/

Here and Queer at the Nelson Art Gallery. Our very own Mafia member is going to give us a tour of the museum’s gay art for just us bears. Remember admission is FREE!! We will be gathering at the info Desk in the Bloch Building at 11am. https://www.facebook.com/events/584061731611803/
Welcome new members Kelly Shea-Mowrey, Randy Ballard, Magnus Erutan Knight and Ed Shaw. We hope you guys can join us at any of the above events or one in the future.

Stay home and do nothing this weekend…Furrrget about it!

Pride – Weekend Update!

Good Morning Bear Mafia and Happy Friday!

Lots going on this weekend and it looks like Mother Nature it cooperating, so get out have some fun and show your PRIDE!

 

Friday

Pride Fest kicks off @ 6pm with StreetBlast down in Westport. Admittance is free and they have the whole DJ set list lined up. https://www.facebook.com/events/163978917097031/

Want to keep the party hopping? Well join in on the fun at Hamburger Mary’s for Deck Dance @ 8pm til midnight. https://www.facebook.com/events/392362944213974/ $5 cover goes to LikeME Lighthouse fundraiser.

 

Saturday

The sun is shining, the bears will be glowing as the sand will be hot. Join in on the fun at Bear Volleyball. All skill levels are welcome. Whether you are athletic or an athletic supporter, join us at 11:00am Saturday Morning at Weltner Park ,off 75th and State Line. https://www.facebook.com/events/187039571450945/

 

Pride Fest continues on the streets of Westport Road. Come hang out and check out the local entertainers and support the vendors that support us. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kansas-City-Diversity-Coalition/100584923375722

 

Bear Bust-PRIDE! This is a night not to be missed. Join your KC Bear Mafia as we help raise money for LikeME Lighthouse at the Fur Fair. Heart of America Leather and the KC Bear Mafia will have fun and games for you to enjoy all night long. Do not miss out as Bear Bust is the best party night for us Bears in KC. https://www.facebook.com/events/165811296918832/

Sunday

Mafia Movie Day- You can’t party all night, take a break and join us at AMC Ward Parkway @ 10am to check out the new movie “Now You see Me” – you know the one with the Facebook movie guy and God -about magicians. https://www.facebook.com/events/503198483066982/

 

The party continues for Pride at Hamburger Mary’s with the Tiki Tea Dance @ 4pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/456564024414485/

 

And finally wrap up the weekend with the Bears at Greg and Mike’s Backyard Bear Bash, it is BYOB and please bring a side. This is always a good time and a great way to meet new people. Bash starts at 5PM, but we will be there all night- just kidding Greg and Mike 😉 https://www.facebook.com/events/293804710754678/

Those looking to get involved the KC Bear Mafia Fundraising Committee will be hosting a meeting on Google Hangout on Monday June 3rd @ 7pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/205908849558697/?ref=2

Welcome new members Evangelos Beardall, Steven Kisner, Zeke Scroggins and Jonathan DeRaps. WE hope you fellas can join us this weekend as one of these events or one in the future.

Stay home and do nothing this weekend? Furrget about it!

Pride 2013: Bear Bust

RSVP to the Facebook event!

Your Mafia will be on hand running several fun carnival games to raise money for LIKEME Lighthouse! Please join us and celebrate gay pride weekend with the bears!

It’s Mary’s monthly Bear Bust, the largest monthly gathering of bears, cubs, otters, muscle, leather, and all things furry! For PRIDE, Mary brings you the FUR FAIR! Cosponsored by KC’s Bear Mafia and the HOA Leather, it’s a carnival of naughty fun all night long. And bring your cash cause we’re gonna be raising funds for the LIKEME Lighthouse all night long too!

To add to the fun, we’re bringing back 3 of your fave adult entertainers over the last year: Nick Moretti, Chad Brock and Alessio Romero! And DJing for the night, from San Francisco, Bear DJ Rob Conner!

It’s a night of fur and fundraising. And you’re gonna love every minute of it!

21+ only. $5 cover at the door.