🌱 How World Cup frenzy could drive up Leawood-area rental prices

Morning Leawood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How World Cup frenzy could drive up Leawood-area rental prices

Also on today's calendar: spIN Focus Saturday - Elton John "11-10-70" and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sun and clouds; not as cool, with a high of 54 and low of 29 degrees.
• Friday: Colder with periods of sun, temps: high: 37, low: 23.
• Saturday: Cold with periods of sunshine, with a high of 27 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• In KC, an Airbnb spikes to $20,000 a night for FIFA World Cup. Hotels filling fast (kansascity.com) — If you’re in Leawood and thinking about renting or booking rooms for the 2026 World Cup, Kansas City’s hotel and short‑term rental market is already heating up fast. Many major hotels are sold out, and some Airbnbs are listing for eye‑popping prices, but tourism officials say the wider metro, including suburbs like Leawood, should still offer enough options if fans plan ahead.
   

📸 Around Leawood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Leawood

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Shimmering Evergreen
  Pinot's Palette, 4817 W 117th St, Leawood
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• spIN Focus Saturday - Elton John "11-10-70"
  The Listyning Room , 3510 W 95th St , Leawood
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Aurora Winter
  Pinot's Palette , 4817 W 117th St , Leawood
  6:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Governing Body Meeting (Regular Session)
  Leawood, KS Calendar , 4800 Town Center Drive , Leawood
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meeting
  Leawood, KS Calendar , 4800 Town Center Drive , Leawood
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Early Dismissal
  Mission Trail Elementary , 13200 Mission Road , Leawood
  5:45 pm
• Leawood,KS: Sen Marshall’s Do Your Job Protest
  7011 W 121st St , Leawood
  9:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Party
  Country Club of Leawood , 12700 Overbrook Rd , Leawood
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Orchestra Concert
  Shawnee Mission West High School SMW
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Golf the Halls
  Pawnee Elementary
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• SciFun Holidays: Hina Matsuri
  Museum at Prairiefire , 5801 W 135th St , Overland Park
  1:00 pm
• Magic at the MAP! — Museum at Prairiefire
  Museum at Prairiefire , 5801 W 135th St , Overland Park
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• HEART OFAMERICAHUMANESOCIETY
  "A cycle of survival. Meet Quincie. She has been homeless for 9 years. Waking up generally happens in a park, a tent, a doorway or shelter if she… (Nextdoor Leawood Estates)
• We are taking Darling Dharma on a Dog Day Out today.
  Can't wait to meet her! https://kcpetproject.org/programs/dog-day-out/ (Nextdoor Leawood Estates)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Leawood. Apply here.
• Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Leawood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leawood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Overland Park

• Generous Donations Fuel 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund at Tallgrass Creek (patch.com)
• This tradition has brought holiday magic to JoCo for 13 years. Now it's ending (kansascity.com)
• Meet a Shocker: Karlee Scovell (wichita.edu)

Prairie Village

• A tale of two city governments, Prairie Village and Wichita (kansascity.com)
• Kansas City Crime Scene: Northeast Gunfire & Activist Cash Prizes (tonyskansascity.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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