Good morning, Overland Park.

The National Night Out event was held yesterday in Overland Park—neighbors gathered at Sapling Grove Park and Windham Hill Park from 5 to 7 p.m. to connect with local police and learn ways to prevent crime.

Local nonprofit Artists Helping the Homeless launched a car off a cliff in Alaska a few weeks ago to raise funds for its programs and exceeded its goal through a surge of online donations—an effort that sparked real support for its work.

The donations will support its respite house and continuous care program for unhoused people.

Zarda Bar-B-Q will serve a new menu at Chiefs Training Camp by adding 1,500 chicken wings in hot honey, thunderberry, dry rub, and plain to its usual burnt ends, ribs, and sides for the 37th year of support.

The business, which operates in Lenexa and Blue Springs, will bring fresh flavors to players while continuing its longstanding tradition—its new wing offerings aim to excite both players and fans.

A new autism center opened on Tuesday near 87th and Marshall Drive in Overland Park to help adults with autism learn job and social skills.

Founder Jay Cross started the nonprofit six months ago after discovering few options for adults once children turn 18 and noted that care can cost families about $250,000 a year while subsidies take 10 years to be approved — a gap he hopes the center will close.

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.

Rowling with Heartstrings and Inclusion Connections

7-9 PM — Bowlero Overland Park — $250 for three — Enjoy an evening of bowling with special needs employees while supporting two nonprofits.