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Hello again Overland Park! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Step inside this ultra-custom, energy-smart Overland Park dream home.
- Where Overland Park kids can bounce, climb and burn off energy.
Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This custom-built Overland Park home is filled with colorful artwork and smart features (kansascitymag.com) — A custom-built home in Overland Park's Farm at Garnet Hill showcases how one couple combined bold artwork, smart-home automation, and eco-friendly systems like geothermal heating and solar panels. The house features expansive glass, an infinity pool overlooking a lake, and playful touches such as color-changing lighting and seasonal decorations on its distinctive limestone "fin." 
• Tremendous Trampoline Parks in Kansas City (kcparent.com) — Families in Overland Park have several trampoline and bounce options close to home, including Urban Air Adventure Park and Pump It Up, plus free in-ground trampolines at Strang Park. The guide also points to other nearby trampoline parks around the metro, making it easier to plan birthday parties, playdates, or active weekend outings.
📸 Around Overland Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Overland Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Pop-Up Party →
Hyper Energy Bar, 9550 Nieman Rd., Overland Park
7:00 am
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- 2026 KCVA Veteran Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Conference →
Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park
8:00 am - Middle School Student Life →
Student Life Basement, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park
6:00 pm - KC Loves Pickleball! →
Overland Park
8:00 am - Banned Books Book Club →
Central Resource Library, 9875 W 87th St., Overland Park
4:30 pm - Spirituality Night →
L'Arche Heartland, 8137 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park
6:00 pm - The Islamic Center →
The Islamic Center, 9005 W 151st St, Overland Park
10:00 am - Unified Fore Joy Topgolf ProAm →
Topgolf Overland Park, 10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park
1:00 pm - iPad/iPhone SIG →
Johnson County Library – Central Resource, 9875 W 87th St, Overland Park
2:00 pm - Brian Scarborough at Scissors and Scotch →
Scissors and Scotch, 7100 W 135th Street, Overland Park
4:00 pm - Salvage Union Open Table →
Cardboard Corner Cafe Overland Park, 9240 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park
6:00 pm - Oktoberfest →
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka
10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday October 3
📣 Overland Park Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning!
Today is Sunday, September 13 and Tiny Pantry Times has produce from Costco! Distribution was a lot earlier today so we have bags of potatoes and… (Nextdoor 75th and Metcalf) - I used Irina with Clean & Fresh Cleaning.
She was exceptional in her attention to detail, work ethic, and quality of work in deep cleaning a house. I recommend her. (Nextdoor Blue Valley)
- Convergint posted a job opening for Service Coordinator in Overland Park. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leawood
- Chiefs rookie Cyrus Allen meets fans at Leawood tailgate event (kmbc.com)
- Leawood sidewalk debate pits empty-nesters versus elementary parents (johnsoncountypost.com)
- Volunteer divers finds missing person's vehicle in Leawood pond (johnsoncountypost.com)
Olathe
- Why wait until spring? Strawberries can be planted this fall (themercury.com)
- Vance set to announce $39B suspected fraud crackdown before Kansas campaign stop (komonews.com)
- $75M+ apartment project near Powell Community Center eyes 2028 completion (johnsoncountypost.com)
Ok Overland Park! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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