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🍁 Impress your guests with seasonal styles
Rotating images of fall furniture from Wayfair.
From cozy fire pits and themed bakeware to seasonal statement pieces, Wayfair has countless finds for fall.  | Photos by Wayfair
Fall is here. Read: It’s officially hosting season. Whether you’re throwing football watch parties, a spooky Halloween soirée, or a festive Thanksgiving feast, now’s the time to refresh your home with the steals of the season.

Today, Oct. 7 is the last day to shop Way Day — aka Wayfair’s huge sale — and you won’t want to miss the thousands of limited-time deals on all things home goods. We’re talking up to 80% off, free shipping, and flash deals.

So without further ado, let’s get party planning. Here’s what we’re eyeing:

Kitchen essentials

  • Autumn treats cake pan: Leaves, pumpkins, and acorns adorn this charming nonstick pan.
  • Modern bar cart: Perfect for displaying your favorite Boulevard beers, this bar on wheels can be easily moved.
  • Bar tools set: While we’re talking special drinks, you’ll probably need this, too.
  • Le Creuset baking dishes: Cook your favorite family recipe in style with this must-have trifecta.
  • Chips and dips platter: Assemble your go-to game day snacks to cheer on the Chiefs in this sleek porcelain dish.

Dinner with a view

  • Vintage-inspired globe chandelier: They say a new light fixture can transform a room, and this three-light pendant looks like it will do the trick (or treat).
  • Upholstered dining chairs: Modern style meets supreme comfort with this set of ergonomically designed seats.
  • Stoneware pumpkin trio: Adorn your mantle with these harvest-hued decorations to add a bountiful burst of fall color to any room.
  • Extendable dining table: Need more space? This solid wood table comes with a leaf to help accommodate extra guests and plenty of home-cooked dishes — or takeout from Chingu.

Outdoor entertaining

Pro tip: Give your guests something to talk about with this revolutionary smart bidet, complete with four cleaning modes + a heated seat.
 
Asked
 

What’s most likely to impress you at a party?
A. Stunning table settings
B. Themed food and drinks
C. Comfortable places to sit, soft blankets + fluffy pillows
D. Outdoor seating with a fire feature
E. Vibes (think: seasonal decor, warm lighting, and good music)
 
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 7
  • Care Beyond the Boulevard Volunteer Day | Monday, Oct. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | 606 Gladstone Blvd. | RSVP | Help provide free compassionate medical care to Kansas City’s unhoused by organizing the nonprofit’s storage + assembling care packs.
  • Queer Dinner Club | Monday, Oct. 7 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Ragazza | $8+ | Individuals from all walks of life gather to forge meaningful bonds over delicious food and lively conversation.
  • Chiefs Watch Party | Monday, Oct. 7 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Casual Animal Brewing | Menu price | Keep the party going past regular closing time + score an exclusive 15% off Buffalo State Pizza (and free delivery) for any mid-game munchies.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • Cold Case Live | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 7 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $17+ | Featuring in-depth analyses and firsthand investigator insights, walk through the process of solving cold cases like the Zodiac Killer, Golden State Killer and JonBenét Ramsey.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Modernist Cemetery Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 5:30 p.m. | Sheffield Cemetery | Free with RSVP | Join fellow amateur historians + explore the notable Kansas Citians and veterans buried in Sheffield Cemetery, the city’s second oldest Jewish cemetery.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • KC Creative Club | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | ScrapsKC | Free with RSVP | Grab your crafting scissors, or your paintbrush, or your sewing kit, or — you get the idea — and connect with other creative minds working on their own projects.
  • Wine Walk | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, Overland Park | $30 | This outdoor tasting event features five sampling stations, a full pour, spinach artichoke dip + souvenir cup, all supporting Peace Out Cancer.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Sports
  • Batter up. After this weekend’s close loss, the Royals take on the Yankees in New York today for the second game in the best-of-five ALDS series. Root, root, root for our home team by tuning in to MAX, TBS or local radio stations 96.5 FM and 610 Sports for the 6:38 p.m. start.
Plan Ahead
  • We’ve seen fans at Kauffman Stadium go bananas before, but not like this. The acrobatic, antics-loving Savannah Bananas baseball team will play two games at The K next May on a 40-city national tour. Sign up for the ticket lottery.
Open
  • All day breakfast menu. Colors inspired by the KC Current. Downtown Parkville digs. K-Tacos & More is the city’s newest restaurant serving up street tacos + other Mexican fare, like its Speedy Gonzales lunch special for $7.99, to hungry locals. (Kansas City Magazine)
Real Estate
  • Kansas City saved them from demolition, now four historic Midtown buildings are under new ownership. The Ward and Jeserich buildings at 31st and Main, along with the Union Hill Commons atrium, sold to Thirty-First and Main Properties LLC. last week for an undisclosed price. No site plans have been announced. (KCBJ)
Award
  • According to The World of Fine Wine Magazine, Overland Park’s Vintage ’78 Wine Bar has the “Best Wine by the Glass.” The global competition considered factors like breadth, depth, originality, and value — winning the category reserved for wines without Coravin, a preservative system. (Johnson County Post)
Watch
  • Airing this Friday, HGTV series “Scariest House in America” is set to showcase two regional homes — one from Atchison, Kansas and the other from Brumley, Missouri. Stay tuned to see if either are crowned the season’s “winner,” a title that comes with $150,000 renovation by designer Alison Victoria. (Kansas City Star)
Festival
  • Get lost in a book with your favorite author at the second annual Heartland Book Festival, happening at the Central Library in downtown Kansas City on Saturday, Oct. 12. Attendees can hear from featured authors like Tommy Orange, buy books + merch, and so much more at this free fest.*
 
Sports

👟 Make a run for it

Running clubs in Kansas City
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Get ready to sweat it out with six local running groups. | Photo by Run It BlaKC
When people decide to get into running, it can be an uphill battle without some help: What routes are safe? Which paths have the least amount of incline? And don’t get us started about all the different types of shoes on the market...

That’s why running clubs are so helpful. Whether you’re a newbie full of questions or a longtime runner looking for a little fun, these groups offer expertise and camaraderie in one go.

  • KC Express | Saturdays, 7 + 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 6 p.m. | It’s an all-woman org ready to help you reach your fitness goals with separate walk/run meets, training groups, weekly forums + a serious dose of sisterhood.
  • Kansas City Running Club | Daily, times vary | It’s the most comprehensive club on the list with small groups hitting the pavement in every corner of the metro. Don’t miss out on its “Easy Like Sunday Morning” runs at Loose Park.
  • Percheron Run Club | Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. | Cruise around the Crossroads for a runner’s high you can’t find outside the city — we recommend treating yourself to a post-run cocktail on the rooftop.
3 more run clubs
Answered
 

Last week we asked, “What’s your fave KC-specific way to treat yourself?” and here’s what you said:
While only a few readers wrote in to share their not-so-guilty pleasures, all of the responses seemed to have one thing in common:
  • “A chocolate bag from McCormick & Schmick’s!”
  • “Nice meal at Cafe Trio!”
  • “Standing at Liberty Memorial overlooking the city while enjoying a delicious Guatemalan pour over from the Roasterie. Pure magic.”
Apparently, the way to a Kansas Citian’s heart is through their stomach... but maybe we already knew that.
 
 
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