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Thursday, September 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Kansas City Chiefs discuss upcoming game, an Overland Park building honors James Earl Jones, schools and community mark 9/11, and a local church hosts firearm surrender event.  KCTV 5

CULTURE NEWS

  • An Overland Park building honors James Earl Jones with a light display of Darth Vader until September 12 at 2 a.m.  KCTV 5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Election officials across the U.S. have raised concerns to the USPS over mail delivery issues potentially disenfranchising voters due to late or misdelivered ballots.  FOX 4

SPORTS NEWS

  • Local athlete Rachel Watts faced her most challenging race at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, overcoming a fall and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis to finish the triathlon.  KSHB
  • MLS terminated Felipe Hernández's contract with Sporting KC due to repeated gambling policy violations, with eligibility for reinstatement in 2026.  KMBC News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Open House Event at Century Farms

    Explore a range of luxury single-family homes during an open house in the desirable Century Farms neighborhood in Overland Park, Kansas.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • New Dance Partners: A Festival of Premieres

    Experience a vibrant festival showcasing the world premieres of four original contemporary dance works performed by local dance companies.

    Fri, 9/20/24

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  • Professional Artist Headshots and Art Photography Workshop

    Experience a professional photography session with Jason Piggie, focusing on enhancing your headshot and capturing your artwork.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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  • Lenexa Outdoor Concert Series at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

    Experience a variety of live music performances in a beautiful park setting during Lenexa's annual Outdoor Concert Series on select Sundays.

    Sun, 9/22/24

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  • Mastering Local Data Storage in .NET MAUI

    Learn to effectively integrate SQLite for local data storage in your .NET MAUI applications through a guided, hands-on session.

    Tue, 9/24/24

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  • 2024 ABWA National Women's Leadership Conference

    Experience a collaborative environment focused on leadership, education, and networking for businesswomen across diverse occupations.

    Wed, 9/25/24

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  • Overland Park Community Fall Festival

    Celebrate autumn with the community at a vibrant festival featuring live music, local crafts, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.

    Fri, 9/27/24

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  • Hack The Midwest: Kansas City's Premier App-Building Challenge

    Experience Kansas City's largest app-building challenge with over 300 developers competing for significant cash prizes and networking opportunities.

    Sat, 9/28/24

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  • Stargazing Night at the Arboretum

    Experience an enchanting evening of astronomy with telescope viewing and educational activities suitable for all ages at the Overland Park Arboretum.

    Mon, 10/7/24

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  • 90 Day Challenge - October 2024

    Participate in a transformative 90-day program designed to set and achieve personal goals across various aspects of life, with support from an accountability group.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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