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Mission, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Mission! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Mission riders can tap Johnson County’s new World Cup shuttle now.
- Where and when Mission residents can donate blood locally this month
- Planning a splash day? See why Mission’s combo stop stands out.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Johnson County's FIFA World Cup shuttle is now accepting riders (kctv5.com) — Mission residents can now ride the Johnson County United Link shuttle, which connects Mission with six other cities and links to World Cup stadium and fan festival routes. Buses run about every 20–25 minutes through July 13, with limited parking at stops, and riders are encouraged to use the Transit app for real-time updates. 
• Red Cross in urgent need for blood donors, where you can donate in June (fox4kc.com) — Mission residents are being urged to donate blood or platelets this June as the Red Cross faces an alarming drop in scheduled donations heading into summer. Multiple nearby donation sites, including in Mission and Mission Hills, are available, and donors can schedule appointments online or by phone. Those who give by June 28 receive a small gift-card incentive.
• Best Splash Pads and Ice Cream Stops in Kansas City (kcparent.com) — Mission families can cool off at the Mission Family Aquatic Center, then walk to Foggi Ice Cream on Johnson Drive for a sweet treat. The guide also maps out splash pads and nearby ice cream stops across the metro, plus practical packing tips so your summer water outings with kids stay fun, safe and low-stress.
📸 Around Mission
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Upcoming Events in
Mission
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★ Featured events ★
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Movie in the Park: Princess Diaries (PG) →
Mohawk Park, Mission
9:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Free Summer Lunches
Olathe USD 233 Five locations
11:00 am -
How to Become a Foster Parent in Kansas | Free Virtual Info Session
KVC Kansas Virtual
6:00 pm -
Free Summer Lunches
Olathe USD 233 Five locations
11:00 am
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Monday June 22
📣 Mission Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Friday →
Woodside, 2000 W 47th Pl, Westwood
5:00 pm -
Team USA Pregame Pep Rally →
Mission Hills Calendar Mission Hills, KS 66208
5:00 pm -
Rhythm & Roots Market (Downtown) - The Suburbans →
De Soto, KS Calendar De Soto, KS 66018
6:30 pm -
Cedar Van Tassel, Appleguy & Beefwood with Rainy Day Books →
Rainy Day Books, 2706 W 53rd St, Fairway
7:00 pm -
Picnic at the Park — L'Arche Heartland →
Meadowbrook Park, 9101 Nall Ave, Prairie Village
12:00 pm -
Kickoff KC at Corinth Square →
Hen House Market, 4050 W 83rd St, Prairie Village
11:00 am -
Planning Commission
City of Shawnee City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive
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Caring Hands Knitting Group →
Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Park
1:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m looking at putting a new toilet in.
How much to install it? It’s in Olathe on the west side. (Nextdoor Oakwood)
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Mission. Apply here.
- Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member in Prairie Village. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairway
- Kansas Democratic governor hopefuls trade accusations over Chiefs stadium deal (kansascity.com)
- Explore Your JCPRD: There's no place like (an All-Electric) home! (johnsoncountypost.com)
Merriam
- ‘That's the heart of our city' — Merriam residents push back against 2 plans that would reshape downtown (ransonfinancial.com)
- What's new at Oak Park Mall? KC brands, Mexican crafts, $5.99 shirts and more (kansascity.com)
- Used 2018 BMW X5 for sale at Porsche Kansas City (porsche.com)
Ok Mission! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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