Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
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🏘️ Community
The USDA canceled key shipments from TEFAP to Harvesters—a food bank that serves 340,000 people in 27 counties—cutting about 2.4 million pounds of essential food.
CEO Stephen Davis said one in eight locals is food insecure and that the group will work with lawmakers and community donors to seek new support.
🎭 Culture
Lyric Opera of Kansas City announced the world premiere of Maya and the Magic Ring, a new family opera in which a young girl rubs a magic ruby ring found with her grandmother and accidentally releases a genie — sparking unexpected chaos.
The production will run for 12 shows from March 27 through April 12 and include a ticketed performance today at 2:00 p.m. — held at Polsky Theatre on the campus of Johnson County Community College.
🏥 Health
FDA issued a Class II recall for thousands of pounds of Our Family Traverse City Cherry Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee that were mislabeled as decaffeinated — the affected 12-ounce bags distributed in Kansas and other states show a Best Before date of 08/03/25 and a product code 0 70253 11080 1.
🎉 Overland Park Events
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April Improv at Blue Valley
1-3 p.m. — Johnson County Library - Blue Valley — Free entry — Engage in playful improv games with a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
Overland Park Farmers Market Opening Day 2025
7:30 a.m. — Matt Ross Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the farming season at this lively market featuring local produce and goods.
Rock Gods 2.0 - Epic Concert for KidsTLC
6:30-10 p.m. — Guitars and Cadillacs — Benefit concert — Rock out with an electrifying tribute band playing classic hits for a great cause.
Kansas City Makeup Blowout Sale
10 AM - 5 PM — Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West — Free entry — Enjoy discounts up to 75% on makeup, skincare, and hair care for the whole family.
Kids Night Out 2025 with Jordan Davis
5-10 p.m. — Overland Park Convention Center — Tickets available — Celebrate an unforgettable evening with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jordan Davis at the 29th Annual Kids Night Out.
Learn to Play Crisis – Vault X
5:30-10 p.m. — Cardboard Corner Cafe — Free entry — Delve into a thrilling narrative as you navigate the dangers of a fallout shelter scenario.
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