Good morning, Overland Park.

Community members are rallying around a nonprofit damaged by recent floodwater—new flash flood warnings are in effect as area residents prepare for additional heavy rains.

Today, the Royals are launching 'Bring Out the Books' at Kauffman Stadium where the first 100 fans can exchange a new or gently used children's book for a voucher for a View Reserved seat at the 7:10 p.m. game+the team aims to collect 3,000 books via a partnership with Turn the Page KC+this program will boost childhood literacy in the community.

Evergy warns customers of an increase in scam attempts this summer—scammers have used fake websites, cloned phone numbers and third-party apps to trick people into revealing personal information, so the utility urges residents to use only its official website for bill payments and to report any suspicious contacts.

Overland Park homeowners are preparing for more heavy rain after last week’s flash flooding, with Ann Nigro reporting that her backyard near Indian Creek turned into a lake.

Local expert Mike Roemhild advised that clearing gutters and testing sump pumps—possibly with backups—can help protect homes from future water damage.

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.

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.

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.

Innovation Festival

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Overland Park Convention Center — $50-$600 — Explore biosciences through panels, art, sensory experiences, and competitions.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — HeartTraining, LLC — $2400 — Enhance your IT skills with expert-led VMware training in Overland Park.

Painting with a Purpose - Overrun Ovarian Cancer

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40 per person — Enjoy a fun painting party while supporting ovarian cancer awareness.

MCoR to KC in '25

August 22-23 — Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West — Cost varies — Experience model train workshops, contests, and fun activities in Overland Park.