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Lee's Summit
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Lee's Summit. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lee’s Summit Social Services faces a surge in demand as SNAP benefits will not be issued in November amid a government shutdown—local agencies now serve about 1,000 more clients than last year. The Rotary’s Feed Lee’s Summit gala, now in its eighth year, aims to raise $250,000 to support these increasing needs from an expected turnout of 450 guests. KMBC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal government shutdown may disrupt Head Start services for more than 2,300 children and families in Clay, Platte and Jackson counties — officials warn that the ongoing shutdown is putting essential early education at risk. KCTV5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lea Lee with Optum previewed Project Warmth—an initiative set to offer essential support to community members as winter nears. Further rollout details are expected to be announced soon. KCTV5
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The Office Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt — Free to play — Test your Dunder Mifflin knowledge for a chance to win cash prizes.
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Holiday Open House
November 7-8 — Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street — Free entry — Explore holiday gifts and décor while supporting local businesses in a festive atmosphere.
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Veterans Day Parade
11 AM – 1 PM — Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street — Free entry — Celebrate our veterans with a parade and traditional community meal.
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Bob's Burgers Trivia Night
7 p.m. — Craft Putt - Lee's Summit — Free to play — Test your knowledge of Bob's Burgers with fun trivia and great prizes.
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Farmers Market Holiday Mart
10 AM – 2 PM — Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore unique gifts and artisan goods while enjoying a festive holiday atmosphere.
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Guided Forest Therapy Walk
1-3 p.m. — Unity Village Rose Garden & Fountains — Free entry — Reconnect with nature through gentle movement and meditation on a therapeutic forest walk.
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Field Trip to Stamm Field
8-10:30 a.m. — Stamm Field at Longview: KCHeli Radio Controlled Flying — Free entry — Explore an under-birded hotspot to spot winter birds including sparrows and woodpeckers.
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