🗺️ Where exactly will it be?

🥾 What will be on the trail?

• Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry — The grandmother of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, she was a juvenile court worker and advocated for more foster homes for Black children.
• Curtis McClinton — This living legend played for the KC Chiefs and is a founder of the Black Economic Union.
• Brush Creek Floods of 1977 and 1998 — If selected, this marker would honor the people who died during these tragedies.
• Jazz District — This node would highlight the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, commemorating all the Black-owned businesses it has hosted.

• The Fairy Princess | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., KCMO | $15 | Partake in the tradition of 37 years, where children eagerly gather to meet the magical matriarch.

• Westside Holiday Party | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Tony Aguirre Community Center, 2050 W. Pennway St., KCMO | Free | Children ages 14 and under can enjoy pictures with Santa, toys, gift cards, refreshments + games.
• Winter Bash Celebration | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Truman High School, 3301 S. Noland Rd., Independence, MO | Enjoy food, drinks, and music while donning your favorite holiday apparel.

• Day in the Life: The Holidays in WWI | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial, KCMO | Free | The Living History Volunteer Corps will focus on how winter holidays were celebrated by soldiers and their families.

• Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System | Monday, Dec. 11 | 9:45 a.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., KCMO | A normal play with the Frizz? No way. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series.
• Adult Coloring Night | Monday, Dec. 11 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine Rd., St. Joseph, MO | Come take a break from adulting and relax by coloring, supplies + light refreshments provided.

• Want to give your two cents about the futures of the Royals and Chiefs stadiums? Attend the town hall on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fowling Warehouse (102 W. 103rd St., KCMO), hosted by Legislator Manny Abarca. (FOX4)

• Johnson County may turn a hotel into homes. Last night, the commission discussed redeveloping the La Quinta Inn and Suites next to I-35 into a 50-room shelter for the unhoused. A final vote may happen on Thursday, Dec. 14. (Shawnee Mission Post)

• Barbecue and pickleball, too. Char Bar officially opened its second location at 15348 Old Town Dr., Parkville, MO. The menu mimics its Westport spot’s, offering meals like “The Whole Hog” and “Burnt Heaven,” now with pickleball on the side. Reserve courts for $20/hour.

• More than a year after its initial announcement, Green Dirt Farm now has an opening date for its Crossroads restaurant: February 2024. Located at 1601 Oak St., the Weston cheesemaker’s spot will offer late breakfast + lunch, a “cheese hour,” and have a retail counter.

• X gon’ give it to ya. The Chiefs are giving away a signed Patrick Mahomes jersey on X (formally Twitter). All you have to do is repost this Chiefs post. The contest ends Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 11:59 p.m.

• If you need to feed your inner bibliophile check out the West Wyandotte Library’s sale (1737 N 82 St., KCK). All books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines are 50 cents.

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