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🌱 Have you seen Amber Foster near 87th Street in Lenexa?
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In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen Amber Foster near 87th Street in Lenexa?
- How Lenexa’s new blue envelopes could change your next traffic stop
Also on today's calendar: Inclusive Storytime: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and 5 more events.
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- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 50 and low of 31 degrees.
- Wednesday: Turning out cloudy, temps: high: 54, low: 42.
- Thursday: Windy; cooler in the p.m., with a high of 49 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Missing 45-year-old woman last seen in Lenexa. Police ask for help finding her (kansascity.com) — Lenexa police are asking for the public’s help to find 45-year-old Amber J. Foster, last seen early Sunday near West 87th Street Parkway and Winchester Street and later walking toward Canyon Farms Golf Course. Her vehicle was located in a nearby parking garage, and anyone with information is urged to call 911 immediately. 
• Lenexa Police Department adopts ‘Blue Envelope Program' for neurodiverse citizens (fox4kc.com) — Lenexa residents can now pick up free blue envelopes and awareness decals at the Lenexa Justice Center to help neurodiverse drivers and residents during police or first-responder encounters. The new program trains officers to recognize these materials, communicate more calmly, and reduce sensory overload, aiming to make traffic stops and emergency responses less stressful for autistic and neurodiverse community members.
📸 Around Lenexa
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Winter Water-land Bingo at Family Night | Lenexa Public Market
Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln, Lenexa
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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5:30 am - 7:00 am (2 lanes) - Short Course
SMSD Aquatic Center , 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway , Lenexa
5:30 am -
7:00 am - 10:00 am (4 lanes) - Short Course
SMSD Aquatic Center , 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway , Lenexa
7:00 am -
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (2 lanes) - Short Course
SMSD Aquatic Center , 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway , Lenexa
6:00 pm -
Inclusive Storytime: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Johnson County Library - Lenexa City Center , 8778 Penrose Ln , Lenexa
9:30 am -
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (2 lanes) - Short Course
SMSD Aquatic Center , 17251 W. 87th St. Parkway , Lenexa
6:00 pm -
Winter Play - "The Snow Must Go On!"
Westridge Middle School Both Gyms & Stage
7:00 pm -
Preschool Snow Much Fun
Meadowbrook Park , 9101 Nall Avenue , Prairie Village
10:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PTO Bake Sale (TENTATIVE)
Tomahawk Elem Olathe, KS 66062
11:00 am -
BINGO @ Hank's
Hank's Garage and Grill , 5801 Nieman , Shawnee
5:00 pm -
Skating Party (Ugly Sweater theme)
Skate City on SMP
6:00 pm -
HS Basketball vs Chetopa
Chetopa-St. Paul USD 505 , 430 Elm St , Chetopa
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My niece’s cat has been missing since last night.
Last seen near 76th Terrace and Nieman. Her name is Hazel and she is tagged. Call or text Colleen @ 816-605-4850 if you see her or have found her… (Nextdoor Indian Woods) - ✨ 🎄 Christmas Prep & Holiday Cleaning Openings 🎄
The holidays are here, Let Pure Touch handle the cleaning while you enjoy your family time this season. Limited openings available for Christmas… (Nextdoor Sunnyside)
- Kansas Staffing posted a job opening for Camp Counselor in Lenexa. Apply here.
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Overnight Warehouse Cleaner in Lenexa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lenexa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shawnee
- Shawnee's Midland Drive project set to begin early next year — Here's the latest (johnsoncountypost.com)
- Retired Olathe firefighter faces 'no-win' health care choice as ACA tax credits could expire (kshb.com)
- Mary Ellen Rose Kirk (kmaq.com)
Olathe
- Grocery Industry Navigates Expansion, Rural Challenges Across Kansas (theshelbyreport.com)
- Box Office: "Wicked For Good" is Now You See It, Now You Don't, Plus Ella McCay DOA, Foreign Language Films Aren't Translating (showbiz411.com)
- Hermetheus Coffee Acquires Roaster Maker Coffee Crafters (dailycoffeenews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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