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Overland Park
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Overland Park. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shawnee Mission culinary students are hosting their 21st Everything But The Turkey fundraiser to provide 15 Thanksgiving dishes and raise money for student scholarships. Orders can be placed online with drive-up pickup available on Nov. 25 or 26 at Broadmore Bistro — 8200 W. 71st St. in Overland Park. FOX 4 KC
- ➤ A local organization in Overland Park is hosting a walk for a teen with a rare condition—aiming to raise funds and awareness for the teen’s ongoing care. Organizers said the event will be held soon and seek community support for this important cause. KCTV 5
- ➤ Even though the federal shutdown ended after more than a month of disruption, local food assistance groups are still feeding families by hosting food drives and distributing groceries—KC Tenants will continue its program through the end of the month while Harvesters reported receiving over 100,000 pounds of donated food in one week. KSHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After the Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos last night, Patrick Mahomes said the team would review the play and focus on a stronger performance in their next contest — his brief remarks left clear the need for improvement. The loss has fueled the team’s plans as they prepare for the challenges ahead. KCTV 5
- ➤ The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Denver Broncos in a big AFC West matchup that could hurt the Chiefs’ title hopes if the Broncos win—many key players remain inactive after the bye week. Both teams will adjust their lineups as they prepare for the contest. FOX 4 KC
- ➤ On November 16th, the Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) faced the division-leading Denver Broncos (8-2) in a crucial matchup that featured key plays from Travis Kelce. KCTV 5
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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.
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Holiday Luminary 5K
12-2 a.m. — Overland Park Arboretum — Registration required — Experience the festive lights during this annual holiday run.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Great Santa Run 5K and Lil’ Elves Kids Run
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Park Place — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the season with a festive 5K run supporting a local charity.
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Introduction to Spring Framework and Boot Training
Mon-Fri, Dec 15-19 — HeartTraining, LLC — Inquire for costs — Enhance your skills in Spring 6, Spring Boot 3, and Spring REST with comprehensive training sessions.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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