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Overland Park
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joy Meadows Foster Care Community plans to open a new campus in Kansas City—this project will bring support closer to families who now travel an hour from their Linwood campus. The organization is raising $2 million in donations and has a major fundraiser set for August 2 to help fund the expansion. KCTV 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brian Hanni and Neal Jones discussed plans for the 17th annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic yesterday—sharing insights on upcoming matchups and growing local excitement for the event. KCTV 5
- ➤ Royals' Pasquantino hosted the Vinnie Pasquantino Baseball ProCamp at Grandview High School on Thursday to help local grade schoolers learn baseball skills. KCTV 5
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Kansas City AI Club: Demystifying AI Agents for Business
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Capital Federal Conference Center in the Regnier Center at JCCC — $20 — Explore the practical use cases of AI agents in business with expert insights and networking opportunities.
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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with dynamic drills and personal coaching for grades 3-8.
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Midnight Run
11 PM – 2 AM — Leawood City Park — Registration required — Participate in a fun late-night run supporting Special Olympics Kansas under the stars with local law enforcement.
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Kansas City Reptile Show
10 AM - 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park — Admission fee may apply — Meet local breeders and discover exotic reptiles at this family-friendly event.
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Pilates and Plunge Family Day
10-11 a.m. — Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park — Free entry — Sweat, stretch, and splash with a fun-filled family event featuring pilates and bubbles for kids.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Unknown
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