Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Aviation enthusiasts gathered Saturday in Lee’s Summit for National Model Aviation Day as over 50 model planes flew, including jets, helicopters and airplanes.
The Kansas City Radio Control Association hosted the event to teach kids about aviation and electronics + longtime pilot Jon Britt said crashes offer a chance to learn while funds raised benefited Angel Flight Central.
Friday's high reached 95 during a hot stretch as Lee's Summit welcomed the grand opening of Green Street—an outdoor event space and indoor farmers market—and Excelsior Springs Veterans Memorial Hall reopened after repairs following a car crash.
Families in Eastern Jackson County received free school supplies at Cable Dahmer Arena on Saturday when the Community Services League helped more than 2,500 families from the Independence and Fort Osage school districts—providing backpacks, notebooks, socks, shoes, and other essentials. More than 100 volunteers worked at the event to ease financial stress for many parents.
🏈 Sports
On August 16th, the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 6-2—ending a five-game run of not rising above .500 and marking their first time above .500 in two months.
Vinnie Pasquantino left the game due to heat-related illness while the team played under tough conditions.
Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino left his game on Aug.
16 due to a heat-related illness—he led the team with 80 RBIs, was tied for 22 home runs and hit .259.
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Disney Music Bingo Night
7-11 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Celebrate Disney songs and enjoy bingo with fun prizes and themed food.
Fourth Fridays Art Walk
5-8 p.m. — Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street — Free entry — Explore local art and enjoy live performances in a vibrant community setting.
Parks & Recreation Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free entry — Test your knowledge of Parks & Recreation with trivia and great prizes at Craft Putt.
SantaCaliGon Days Festival
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. — SantaCaliGon Days Festival — Free entry — Celebrate family-friendly fun and heritage at this historic four-day festival honoring the pioneering trails.
Emo Punk Music Bingo
7-9 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Enjoy a nostalgic night of Emo Punk Music Bingo with prizes and sing-alongs.
New Girl Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Test your New Girl knowledge for a chance to win prizes and enjoy a night of fun.
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