Retailer's Nutritional Health Coaches from area stores will attend event to educate and inspire young women at the Overland Park Convention Center
Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, is proud to support this year's GirlFest event, presented byGirl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri on Oct. 11, 2025.
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GIRLFEST 2025GirlFest2025 is a high-energy, hands-on festival packed with activities, entertainment, and opportunities to try something new. The event is supported by dedicated community partners to spark curiosity, creativity and adventure. Whether you're a current Girl Scout or just curious about what the Girl Scouts do, this event is open to ALL girls in grades K-12.
EVENT DETAILS
— Location: Overland Park Convention Center | 6000 College Blvd | Lenexa, KS66211
— Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
— Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT
— Tickets: Youth (5-18): $35 | Adults: $5 | Under 5: Free
Families are invited to explore dozens of interactive booths and activities led by local community partners. Kids of all ages-boys and girls-can try their hand at everything from science experiments to roller derby, theatre, art, and more.
A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITYFounded in 1955,Natural Grocershas 169 stores in 21 states, with eight stores in Kansas and seven in Missouri. The company is known for caring deeply about the health and well-being of its community, employees and the planet and believes that everyone should be able to afford healthy food and live in a thriving, regenerative environment.
Nutritional Health Coaches (NHCs) from northeast Kansas Natural Grocers stores (Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee) and northwest Missouri stores (Independence and Liberty) will be onsite, interacting with attendees.
Nutritional Health Coach Regional Manager, SuAnna Foote said, “One of our Five Founding Principles is a 'Commitment to Community'. Another is our 'Commitment to Free Nutrition Education'. An event like this is the perfect opportunity for us to support, educate and inspire our community-in this case, young women, grades K-12 and their families. We're looking forward to hosting our 'Nutrition Hopscotch' game and chatting with the next generation of strong, capable and intelligent women.”
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— To learn more about Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri, visit www.gsksmo.org.
— For Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri media requests, contact: Grace Rogers at grogers@gsksmo.org
— Visit www.naturalgrocers.com to learn more about the family-operated retailer.
— For Natural Grocers media requests, please contact kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGEFounded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to itsFive Founding Principles-including its “Commitment to Community” and “Commitment to Crew”. In fiscal year 2024, the Company invested more than$15 millionin incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in the Union Square neighborhood ofLakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 169 stores in 21 states. Visitwww.naturalgrocers.comfor more information and store locations.
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