Plus, affordable townhomes coming to Westside.
 
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It’s time for Amazon’s highly anticipated October sale — just in time for festive season.

Prime Big Deal Days is live today and tomorrow, with discounts on big-ticket items and everyday essentials alike. Here’s what we’re shopping to get ready for cozy fall evenings and festive gatherings.

For a gathering-ready home

Shark Wet Dry Vacuum Mop, $299.99 $199.99 | This all-in-one cordless vacuum can clean up dirt + debris, spills, and everything in between.

Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights, $299.99 $239.99 | Be the coolest house in the neighborhood with year-round outdoor lights that have 75 display options.

DeWALT Cordless Drill Kit, $179 $99 | An equipment upgrade = more DIY projects done before the holidays.

Artificial Snowy 6.5-Foot Christmas Tree, $299.99 $219.99 | It’s never too early to plan for the holidays — especially with a deal as good as this.

For getting warm and cozy

Soft Knit Oversized Cardigan, $58.99 $28.49 | Elevate your work-from-home look while staying comfy.

Men’s Soft Flannel, $34.99 $29.74 | This 100% soft cotton shirt is ideal for both layered and standalone wear.

Women’s Half Zip Fleece Pullover, $52.99 $25.99 | Don’t miss the chance to get this Amazon bestseller at its lowest price so far this year.

To get a jumpstart on holiday gifts

Home Golf Simulator, $249 174.30 | The ultimate gift for golfers — they can practice their swing + play with family and friends.

Emeril Lagasse French door air fryer + toaster oven, $189.99 $149.99 | With 10 functions — including baking, air frying, and dehydrating — this is the ultimate foodie gift.

Wall Mounted Jewelry Organizer and Mirror, $149.99 $113.99 | A sleek mirror with plenty of jewelry + beauty storage hidden inside.

Luxury Towel Warmer, $150.99 $89.99 | There’s no cozier gift than warm towels all winter long.
 
 
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • Céilí Night | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 6-7 p.m. | Kansas City Irish Center | $5 | Enjoy this Irish social dance with your friends — there’s even a wee pub in case you need some liquid courage.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Cocktails with Creatives | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Vine Street Brewing | Free entry | Meet fellow creatives in KC while sipping on cocktails at KC’s first Black-owned brewery.
  • Mobile Music Box Concert | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6 p.m. | 9101 Nall Ave, Overland Park, Prairie Village | Free | Bring a lawnchair and picnic and soak up the delightful sounds of your Kansas City Symphony.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • The Ghoulish SpookEasy | Thursday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 5 p.m. | Leinie Lodge & Beer Garden | Cover | This Tom’s Town Distillery collab invites you to step into the darkness with Halloween-themed cocktails, costume contests + trivia.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Into The Night Fall Festival | Friday, Oct. 11 | 5 p.m. | Ironwoods Park, Overland Park | $9 | Celebrate fall with autumnal activities for all ages including a petting zoo, performances, crafts, and photo ops.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • Olathe’s Black Bob Park (14500 W. 151st St.) is getting a $4.4 million makeover, which will include upgrading the playground’s accessibility, adding a public restroom, and improving parking. Construction begins this fall. (Johnson County Post)
Care
  • For the first time ever, United Way of Greater KC has opened Impact 100 grant applications to all 501(c)3 metro nonprofits within its areas of focus (previously applications were available by invite only). Apply by Friday, Oct. 25.
Seasonal
  • Fa la la la la. Musicians, warm up your vocal chords and break out your instruments. The KC Streetcar’s Holiday Jam returns in late November. If you want to share your tunes with the riders of the rail, submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.
Ranked
  • Report cards are in — Niche’s awarded Blue Valley North High School the No. 1 spot over all metro schools. It scored A’s across the board for subjects such as teachers, academics, college prep, and diversity. What a model student.
Real Estate
  • Coming to Westside next summer: Belleview Townhomes. The project, which recently broke ground at the corner of West 29th Street and Belleview Avenue, intends to provide home ownership opportunities for low-income families. (FOX4)
Finance
  • Credit cards that can help you get out of debt sound as wacky as pumpkin spice deodorant (yes, it’s real). But the concept is legit: Find a card with “0% intro APR” for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best offering no interest until 2026.*
Edu
  • Interested in working with a local tutor — or taking lessons virtually? Wyzant’s vetted instructors can help with 300+ topics, from core subjects to musical skills. The best part? It’s pay-as-you-go and starts as low as $10/session. (Psst... special offer this way.)*
 
Development

🏗️ Boulevard of big dreams

Southwest Boulevard’s $4 million makeover: Here’s what’s changing
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Pedestrian safety is the priority. | Rendering by City of Kansas City, Missouri
Less lanes, more crosswalks, and — drum roll, please — more parking.

Those are some of the changes coming to the Southwest Boulevard area — from Broadway Boulevard to 31st Street — with the goal of making it safer for drivers + pedestrians.

Phase one will utilize ~$4 million to update the stretch between Broadway Boulevard and 25th Street by:
  • Flipping four-lane streets into one lane each direction with a center turning lane
  • Adding crosswalks and improving sidewalks
  • Updating traffic signals
  • “Adding lighting and anti-bird netting beneath the I-35 bridge
  • Adding signage + natural landscaping
The city aims to complete this by summer 2026, just in time for the World Cup.

Want to learn more about the proposal and voice your opinion? Attend the next community outreach meeting, hosted by the Westside Neighborhood Association, on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Guadalupe Centers (1015 Avenida Cesar Chavez, KCMO).
The Buy
 
Choose your must-have Halloween item, both on sale for Prime Big Deal Days: these party-ready pumpkin + ghost lidded glass cups (now 20% off), or this no-effort skeleton onesie costume (now 38% off).
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Charmaine
From the editor
Are you looking for introverted things to do in Kansas City? Well, then check this article out. It’s one of my favorite articles I’ve written since I got to tell you all about some of the things I do around town regularly.
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