🌱 Merriam native takes key role in reshaping Royals’ struggling offense

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In today's newsletter:

• Merriam native takes key role in reshaping Royals’ struggling offense

Also on today's calendar: Breakfast with Santa 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: Partly sunny and not as cool, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.
• Friday: Colder with variable clouds, temps: high: 37, low: 21.
• Saturday: Colder with periods of sun, with a high of 27 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Royals' new assistant hitting coach is from KC — and received strong endorsement (kansascity.com) — Merriam residents might enjoy seeing hometown native Connor Dawson step into his dream job as the Kansas City Royals’ new assistant hitting coach. The 32-year-old Olathe North alum is praised for his people-focused coaching style and will help revamp a Royals offense aiming to return to the postseason.
   

📸 Around Merriam

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merriam

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Monthly Meeting: Holiday Party
  Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St, Merriam
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Evening Yoga
  De Soto, KS Calendar , 32905 W. 84th Street , De Soto
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa
  IKEA , 6000 Ikea Way , Merriam
  10:00 am
• TimberRidge Yule Log Celebration
  De Soto, KS Calendar De Soto, KS 66018
  11:00 am

Monday December 15

• Municipal Court
  De Soto, KS Calendar , 32905 West 84th Street P.O. Box C , De Soto
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Homeschoolers Art Class: Gingerbread Creations
  De Soto, KS Calendar , 32905 W. 84th St , De Soto
  9:00 am
• Skating Party (Ugly Sweater theme)
  Skate City on SMP
  6:00 pm
• Evening Yoga
  De Soto, KS Calendar , 32905 W. 84th Street , De Soto
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Panacea Group Kansas City | Therapy, Medication Management & Yoga
  Panacea Group LLC , 7830 State Line Rd Suite 16 , Prairie Village
  12:00 pm
• Championship Classic - Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament
  Shawnee Mission East High School , 7500 Mission Rd , Prairie Village
  3:30 pm
• HS Girls BB Vs Riverton @ St Paul Tourn.
  Saint Paul High School , 118 1st St , St Paul
  4:00 pm
• JH Boys BB @Altoona
  Oswego Nehi Elem Altoona, KS 66710, USA
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We understand the importance of timely service at our Johnson County Motor Vehicle offices.
  To ensure customers get the service they deserve, our online waitlist closes after it reaches capacity for that day. Capacity can fill up quickly. … (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Mission

• Explore Your JCPRD: New colorful artwork set to debut during 2026 global soccer tournament (johnsoncountypost.com)
• Judge says Mission Gateway property can finally go up for sale to be redeveloped (kansascity.com)
• Kansas judge denies JoCo's plan to ask voters to renew public safety sales tax (johnsoncountypost.com)

Prairie Village

• A tale of two city governments, Prairie Village and Wichita (kansascity.com)
• Kansas City invites homeowners to turn spare rooms into World Cup rentals (kmbc.com)
• Kansas City Crime Scene: Northeast Gunfire & Activist Cash Prizes (tonyskansascity.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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