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🏗️ New plaza, who’s this?

Take a look at Lee’s Summit’s future Downtown Market Plaza
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Lee’s Summit’s downtown will soon be unrecognizable. | Rendering courtesy of City of Lee’s Summit
The future is walkable — at least according to the designers of Lee’s Summit’s Downtown Market Plaza. The project is scheduled to start construction in early 2024, and we got wind of renderings for the proposed plaza’s six segments. Let’s take a gander.

Farmer’s market + event space

The Downtown Market Plaza’s planned epicenter is an event space that would double as the new home of Lee’s Summit farmer’s market. The indoor-outdoor space is designed to be used during all seasons, with a garage door that opens to the outdoor performance area.

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Food, glorious food. We’re anxious to try it at the new restaurant building.

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Rendering courtesy of City of Lee’s Summit

Outdoor performance area

Plans for this spot include an overhead canopy and a movable stage. Officials want this to become the center for community celebrations, art exhibitions + small programs throughout the year.

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The urban apartments would sit behind the red farmer’s market.

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Rendering courtesy of City of Lee’s Summit

Urban apartments

Want to be in the center of it all? Just wait for the new urban apartments. This complex will host 200 multi-family units and provide downtown delight for all residents.
3 more segments + timeline
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Which part of the plaza project makes you pumped?
A. Farmer’s market + event space
B. Outdoor performance area
C. Freestanding restaurant building
D. Urban apartments
Tell us all about it
Events
Wednesday, Dec. 5
  • Giggle Time Children’s Program - Snow! | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell St., Overland Park, KS | Free | The forecast calls for a whimsical winter wonderland with Stone Lion Puppet Theatre’s trick marionettes, singing puppets, and festive tunes.
  • Sunny War | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 7-10 p.m. | The Ship, 1221 Union Ave., KCMO | $15 | This folk-pop musician is making her KC debut, singing songs from her album “Anarchist Gospel.”
Thursday, Dec. 6
  • The Fairy Princess | Thursday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., KCMO | $15 | This event marks the 37th year of this tradition where your children can meet the magical matriarch.
  • Impact KC Grant Finalist Presentations: Shark Tank 2023 | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Denton’s Offices, 4520 Main St. #1100, KCMO | Free | Grant finalist organizations will present their projects, then Impact KC members will vote to determine which projects will be funded.
Friday, Dec. 7
  • Knights Of Lights | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Kansas City Renaissance Festival, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, KS| $9-$17 | Stroll through the lighted KC Renaissance Festival grounds and take pictures with Santa while shopping the many handmade crafts.
Saturday, Dec. 8
  • Safe Sitter Program | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway St., Mission, KS | $95 | Prepare students in grades six through nine to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting using fun games + role-playing exercises.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Eat
  • KC Current says to get a room...39. Westport’s Room 39 (1719 W. 39th St.) is the latest food partner added to the CPKC Stadium lineup. The biz will bring its full menu of farm-to-table food to the northwest corner of the stadium.
Sports
  • Kicking it in KC. The Copa America soccer tournament is coming to Children’s Mercy Park on Monday, June 24 + GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, July 1. Ticket prices + game times are TBA. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Kansas Citian
  • Check out Food Network’s Christmas Cooking Challenge for a sweet treat. Sara Siegele of Fountain City Sweets (15601 W. 138th Terrace, Olathe, KS) baked her way to the finals. Tune into the season’s final episode at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 to see if she wins. (Kansas City Magazine).
Festival
  • Y’all ain’t gonna believe this. The Country Stampede is leaving Topeka and will be hosted in Bonner Springs at the Azura Amphitheater (633 N. 130th St.). Dates, ticket prices, and the music lineup are TBA. (FOX4)
Cause
  • Three local chefs collaborated with Harvesters: Community Food Network to cook up holiday cards. Each card features the chef’s own family recipes, plus an additional treat: it provides up to 50 meals for people in Kansas and Missouri.
Shop
  • The 2023 Mayor’s Christmas Tree ornaments have officially dropped. Ornaments are $16.95 and can be purchased at the Crown Center Shops. All proceeds go to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, which provides gifts + food baskets to families in need.
Seasonal
  • Stumped on what to get for that already-has-everything person in your life? Surprise them with a digital gift card to BRKTHROUGH. Gift cards are delivered via email, include the option to create a video or personalized message, and is perfect for anyone who loves social, active experiences. See details.*
Wellness
  • Health.com called this vibrator the “Rolls Royce Of Sex Toys” — and it’s also clinically proven to improve arousal and alleviate dryness. Get it for 30% off ahead of the holidays.*
Finance
  • There’s cash back, and then there’s unlimited 1.5% cash back. This card has that, plus a $200 bonus and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Oh, and did we mention the annual fee? No — because there isn’t one.) Learn more + apply.*
 
Holiday

🎁 Jingle bells and delivery swells

Don’t miss these shipping deadlines for the holidays
Four presents outside a front door.
Snail mail may be faster than Santa. | Photo by Element5 Digital via Pexels
Get wrapping. It’s time to send your holiday presents. Don’t forget — Hanukkah is Dec. 7-15, so plan to ship ASAP.

Have packages that must arrive before Dec. 25? We’ve got when and where to ship them.

FedEx deadlines

  • Wednesday, Dec. 13 | Ground economy
  • Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-Day shipping
  • Monday, Dec. 18 | 4-Day shipping
  • Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 3-Day shipping (ground) + express saver
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 3-Day shipping (home) + 2-Day shipping (ground)
  • Thursday, Dec. 21 | 2-Day shipping (home) + 1-day shipping (ground)
  • Friday, Dec. 22 | 1-Day home delivery + same day
Find your nearest FedEx.

UPS deadlines

  • Tuesday, Dec. 19 | UPS 3-Day Select
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20 | UPS 2nd Day Air
  • Thursday, Dec. 21 | UPS Next Day Air
Find your nearest UPS.

United States Postal Service deadlines

  • Saturday, Dec. 16 | USPS Ground Advantage + First-Class Mail
  • Monday, Dec. 18 | Priority Mail
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Priority Mail Express
Find your nearest Post Office.

Last year, Amazon delivered more packages to homes than both UPS + FedEx. If you’re looking for last-minute gifts, check out our Editors’ Picks.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Charmaine
From the editor
What is the best holiday cookie? Personally, I love a good gingerbread cookie. However, if a thumbprint is packed just right it can taste divine.

Bonus question: Where is the best place in the KC Metro to get cookies? Seriously, I need to know because I’m not too keen on the bakery scene.

Tell me how your cookies crumble.
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