Good morning, Overland Park.

Ed Maloney, who repairs and rehabs musical instruments through Harmony4Humanity, donated instruments to the KCK Police Athletic League music program—two officers joined his effort to bring music to local youth.

Food banks in the area are feeding hungry residents amid uncertainty over federal food program funding after a 41-day shutdown—Harvesters quickly distributed over $500,000 of food and donation barrels collected 100,000 pounds as local donors including students and volunteers stepped up. Local food networks continue monitoring federal moves that could help ease the current challenges.

Flight delays and cancellations affected Kansas City International Airport on Monday due to the ongoing government shutdown, with 32 delays and 18 cancellations reported at 8 a.m. The FAA ordered a 4% operations cut for 40 major airports and warned that if the shutdown continues, reductions could rise to 10%, leading to further travel disruptions.

The Royals introduced Cullen Maxey as their new president of business operations at Kauffman Stadium late Monday morning.

He will run the team's operations that are not baseball related—while Brooks Sherman shifts to lead real estate and development efforts to find a new ballpark site.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said all key players — including Josh Simmons, who missed four games for a family matter, and Isiah Pacheco whose status remains uncertain after an MCL sprain — are expected to return as the team prepares to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday in an effort to secure a playoff spot after a loss to the Bills. The update comes after a bye week that allowed the team to refocus for the crucial AFC West matchup.

Kansas City Reptile Show

10 AM – 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park — VIP & General Admission Tickets at the door — Explore thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies while engaging with local breeders.

Adaptive Pickleball Practice at Chicken N Pickle

6-8 p.m. — Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park — Free to attend — Experience a night of adaptive pickleball for individuals with physical disabilities.

Kansas City AI Club Meetup: State of AI in KC

5-7 p.m. — Mazuma Credit Union — $15 — Dive into the AI landscape of Kansas City with presentations and networking opportunities.

Holiday Luminary 5K

12-2 a.m. — Overland Park Arboretum — Registration required — Experience the festive lights during this annual holiday run.

Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll

9 AM – 1 PM — Airshare, 6240 Sprint Pkwy Suite 300, Overland Park, KS — Registration fees may apply — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun-filled run and family stroll.

Bright at Bluhawk: Holiday Tree Lighting

6-7:30 p.m. — Bluhawk — Free entry — Experience the magic of the holiday season with a festive tree lighting, live entertainment, and delightful treats.

KC's Speed Dating Event for Singles Age 40-55

6:30-8:30 p.m. — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and relaxed speed dating environment.