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CELEBRATING A VISION
EXPLORE LENEXA THROUGH PASSPORT TO CITY CENTER Look for this symbol in the event listings on the following pages for activities and locations where you can get your passport stamped! The Lenexa civic campus is one part of the larger Lenexa City Center development, which is comprised of all four corners of 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard. We partnered with City Center businesses to showcase the area through the Passport to Lenexa City Center included in this TownTalk. We put together events and locations you can visit to receive a stamp. Get 15 or more stamps by Sept. 30 and return the passport to us by 5 p.m. Oct. 5, and you will be eligible to win one of more than $3,000 in prizes donated by our partners. It’s free to participate (some stamp opportunities require a purchase to be made). Pick up another passport or turn in your completed passport at: • Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy. Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy. Monday through Friday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Check ou te your Pas vents and locati ons in spor t to City Cen 15 or mo te r. re stamp s and yo Get win one u could of many great pr izes!
Photo by Leigh Mitchell
Seen from atop the 500-stall parking garage, the Lenexa civic campus is located along eastbound 87th Street Parkway between Winchester and Penrose Streets (just west of Renner Boulevard). The civic campus includes two buildings: the Lenexa Rec Center and Lenexa City Hall. The Rec Center features an indoor walking track, indoor pool area and ample community spaces. Lenexa City Hall is a mixed-use building featuring city offices, a satellite campus of Park University, a 250-seat community forum and the Lenexa Public Market.
MAKING VISION A REALITY T
wo decades ago, residents worked together to create Vision 2020. Collectively, they spent more than 2,500 hours shaping a plan to strategically guide our community’s future. One goal to emerge from this process was the development of Lenexa City Center, which would serve “as a central meeting place for residents, with a new downtown…integrating retail sites, commercial uses, entertainment opportunities, community activity centers and public buildings…” With the opening of the new civic campus and other development, we are on our way to fulfilling this goal. During the civic campus ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 31, Mayor Michael Boehm thanked residents for their belief in the project and said, “Those who envisioned Lenexa’s future dreamed of a new gathering place at the heart of our community. A central location where we could come together to share all that is special about Lenexa. And now, that dream is a reality.” Mayor Boehm announced plans to launch the Vision 2040 planning process next year. He said, “Just as their predecessors have done in the past, this citizen-led group will come together to think strategically about what is best for our community and create a road map for our future.”
Mayor Boehm speaks to a large crowd during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lenexa civic campus on July 31.
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LENEXA COMMONS Lenexa Commons
The largest outdoor area on the civic campus is the Upper Commons. It features turf play areas for children, open space for events, bench seating and an outdoor stage. This area is located to the west (above) of the staircase. The Lower Commons area is located right next to the Lenexa Public Market (to the east of the staircase). It features tivoli-style lighting, open seating and outdoor fire pits to enjoy on cool evenings. Fountain Lenexa City Hall wouldn’t be complete without a fountain, and we didn’t forget to include one! The fountain is located adjacent to 87th Street Parkway between Lenexa City Hall and the Lenexa Rec Center. The fountain’s jets spray upward in various patterns throughout the day and can be lit with LED lights at night. Honoring Lenexa’s history We have honored our community’s history in several ways. We moved the statue of Na-Nex-Se, Lenexa’s namesake, to just outside the City Hall doors, so she is much more visible. The Commons also includes a history marker, honoring the places, people and things that helped shape Lenexa. You can watch videos about these important historical figures by visiting Lenexa.com/History.
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LENEXA CITY HALL
17101 W. 87TH ST. PKWY., LENEXA, KS 66219 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. City offices Most offices from the old Lenexa City Hall have moved to the new Lenexa City Hall, and our staff are excited to assist you with your needs. When you get to City Hall, check in with our receptionist on the lobby floor, and they can assist you with where to go. The second floor houses Community Development offices, where staff can assist you with permits and licenses. The third floor has administrative offices, including the Finance Department, Human Resources, the Executive Department, and additional space for Community Development. Community Forum and other rentable spaces Off the lobby area are three spaces that individuals or community groups can rent: our Community Forum (a 250-seat auditorium) and the Prairie Star and Santa Fe conference rooms. Look for details soon about how to reserve those spaces for your next gathering. Art gallery Art is again showcased in City Hall, as much of the wall space in the lobby area is dedicated to the City Hall art gallery. This gallery features the work of various local 2-D and 3-D artists. The first show to be in this space is the longstanding Lenexa Artists’ Show, which showcases the beautiful talents of dozens of Lenexa residents. Parking Free parking for City Hall is available in the 500-stall garage south of the building or along 87th Street Parkway.
Part of Vision 2020’s plans called for mixed-use space, including educational institutions. We have partnered with Park University to house its 41st campus center on the second floor of the Lenexa City Hall building. We are very excited to partner with such a high-caliber institution. Park has already begun offering classes in its space and caters to both undergraduate and graduate students. Available programs of study include accounting, business administration, criminal justice, public administration, healthcare administration and nonprofit leadership. To learn more about the offerings at Park’s Lenexa campus center, go online to Park.edu/admissions.
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LENEXA PUBLIC MARKET
8750 PENROSE LN., LENEXA, KS 66219 Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m.–9 p.m. • Friday–Saturday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m. • Sunday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
ANCHOR MERCHANTS
-CUTTING & GRAND OPENING N O B B I R
SEPT. 1 • 10 A.M. Join us to celebrate the opening of the Lenexa Public Market with prize drawings and giveaways!
The Lenexa Public Market will be a unique destination for locally made food and goods. This dynamic indoor food hall and market offers area entrepreneurs an opportunity to launch or grow their businesses. Cooking Classes We have already begun to hold cooking classes in the Lenexa Public Market, and there are plenty more to sign up for in the coming weeks. Pick up new techniques and skills, or learn how to prepare healthy meals and decadent desserts. Check out the full class schedule and register online. The Kitchen The mezzanine level of the Market is known as The Kitchen. It will be used for hands-on demonstrations and classes, popup restaurants, samplings,
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and extra seating. The Kitchen is also available to rent for private events. Popup Merchants In addition to the long-term anchor merchants, expect an ever-changing rotation of smaller food and non-food merchants. You’ll want to come back often to see what’s new at the Market! Parking Free parking is available in the 500-stall garage south of the building or along 87th Street Parkway. LENEXAPUBLICMARKET.COM
LENEXA REC CENTER
17201 W. 87TH ST. PKWY., LENEXA, KS 66219
Photo by Wendy Delzeit
Monday–Friday: 5 a.m.–9 p.m. • Saturday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
BE A MEMBER
FITNESS OPTIONS
Members enjoy great benefits, including: • Year-round access to our indoor pool • Two basketball/volleyball courts • Convenient hours – early mornings, daytime and evenings • Free wellness assessment • Top-of-the-line fitness equipment with technology integrations
GROUP X FITNESS CLASSES More than 60 drop-in fitness classes each week to choose from. X Pass members receive Group X classes free. Lenexa.com/GroupX. FITNESS FLOOR Get a workout in by trying out our variety of cardio and weight equipment, located on the third floor.
TAKE A TOUR TODAY!
PERSONAL TRAINING Reach your fitness goals with the assistance of one of our certified personal trainers.
INDOOR POOL We have great programs and amenities for all ages, including: • Water-based fitness classes • Year-round swimming lessons • Two 40-foot-tall water slides • Lazy river • Kiddie pool with splash features • Three lap swimming lanes • Warm water wellness pool • Diving platform and AquaClimb
WALKING TRACK 1/6 of a mile elevated walking track has stunning panoramic views of Lenexa.
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- City Hall closed in observance of Labor Day
It’s a great day to start working on your Passport to City Center! If you receive 15 or more stamps and turn in your passport, you will be entered to win one of over $3,000 in prizes donated by our partners!
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- Healthy Eating on a Budget Cooking Class (7-8:30 p.m.)
- Lenexa Rec Center: Open 5 a.m.-9 p.m. - Lenexa Public Market: Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
10 - Grand Party & Ice Cream Social (noon-4 p.m.)
11 Have you toured the Lenexa Rec Center yet? Stop by during open hours any day for a tour of our newest recreational facility.
- Kids in the Kitchen (noon-4 p.m.)
17 - Knock Kneed Sally Outdoor Concert (5-6:30 p.m.)
12 Looking for some green space? Central Green Park at Lenexa City Center has beautiful sights and a relaxing water feature.
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18 - Fermenting Basics Cooking Class (9-10 a.m.)
- Hyatt Place Refreshments (Sept. 18-21)
- Invite to Ignite (5-8 p.m.)
BRONZE SPONSORS CBC Real Estate Group Cottonwood Canyon GBA Massage Heights Body & Face Olsson Associates Riley Drive Entertainment
- Abbey Road Outdoor Concert (5-6:30 p.m.)
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Looking for parking? Don’t worry – there’s a 500-stall free garage on the Lenexa civic campus, as well as numerous on-street parking stalls.
- Fermenting Basics Cooking Class (7-8 p.m.)
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KEY Passport to City Center stamp opportunity Free city activities
Business-sponsored events
- Lenexa Public Market Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting (10 a.m.) - Passport to Lenexa City Center begins (Sept. 1-30) - 20% Discount at Grand Street Lenexa (Sept. 1-7)
Requires registration
Cooking classes Details for each of the September to Remember events available on the following pages.
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Check out the Lenexa Commons (open areas on the civic campus) and find the history marker and the Na-Nex-Se statue to learn about Lenexa’s roots.
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- SpringHill Suites Welcome & Ice Cream Social (4-6 p.m.) - Massage Heights — Body & Face Open House (4-8 p.m.)
- Walk & Talk: Civic Campus Architecture (5:30 p.m.)
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9 - Coffee with a Cop (7:309 a.m.) - Chocolate Macarons Cooking Class (2:30-3:30 p.m.) - Poetry Open Mic (6-7 p.m.), Poetry Slam (7 p.m.)
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15 - Walk & Talk: City Center Future Developments (noon)
- Art Trolley Tour (6 p.m.)
- Meet the Author: Tamara Agha-Jaffar on Mythology (noon)
- Mexican Fiesta Cooking Class (7-8:30 p.m.)
- Movie in the Park, KC Improv, Live Music, 6-11 p.m.
- Whiskey Tasting at Saints Pub + Patio (5-9 p.m.)
16 Madeleine Cooking Class (9:30-10:30 a.m.) - LenEXPO (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) - Walk & Talk: City Center Stormwater (11 a.m.) - Tailgate Grub Without the Guilt Cooking Class (2-3:30 p.m.)
20 - An Evening with Octave Chanute (6-8 p.m.)
- Cast Iron Skillet Cooking Class (6-8 p.m.) - Lenexa Artists’ Show Reception (6:30 p.m.)
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- Pressure Cooking for Beginners Cooking Class (6-8 p.m.)
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- Healthy Eating on a Budget Cooking Class (9-10:30 a.m.) - Lenexa City Center Celebration & Food Truck Frenzy (4-10 p.m.)
Swing by Lenexa City Hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to check out our new digs!
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- Theatre Hike (2 p.m.)
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Only one more day to complete your Passport to Lenexa City Center! Don’t forget to turn it in at Lenexa City Hall or the Lenexa Rec Center by Oct. 5.
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LENEXA PUBLIC MARKET GRAND OPENING 8750 Penrose Ln.
DISCOUNT AT GRAND STREET LENEXA
01 SEPT. Fri 10 A.M.
8815 Renner Rd.
HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET COOKING CLASS The wait is over! The Lenexa Public Market opens Sept. 1, and you’re invited to join us for a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Explore the merchants and grab some coffee or lunch while you’re there.
Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
This Walk & Talk will be led by the civic campus project’s architect, PGAV Architects. We will explore the unique architecture of the City’s civic campus and the design decisions which led to the architecture you see today. Free.
07 Thur
SEPT.
SPRINGHILL SUITES ICE CREAM SOCIAL
4–8 P.M.
17190 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Visit Massage Heights – Body & Face to meet owners Scott and Barb Anderson and their professional staff and therapists. Learn about the health benefits of therapeutic massage and skin care, tour the facility and receive a complimentary chair massage or Dermalogica face mapping. Pre-register for a chance to win a free massage or facial by emailing Lenexacitycenter@massageheights.com or drop in during the event. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Free.
Lenexa.com/September
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7–8:30 P.M.
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Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy. • Meet at Na-Nex-Se Statue (south side of City Hall)
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Learn secrets to getting the most nutritional bang for your buck. Register at LenexaPublicMarket.com by Sept. 2; Class fee: $39.
WALK & TALK: CIVIC CAMPUS ARCHITECTURE
16808 W. 89th St.
ALL DAY
Head to culinary favorite Grand Street’s Lenexa location during the first week of September and mention “September to Remember” to receive 20% off your final bill.
Photo by Leigh Mitchell
MASSAGE HEIGHTS OPEN HOUSE
SEPT. 1–7 Fri–Thurs
5:30 P.M.
07 SEPT. Thur 4–6 P.M.
Stop by Lenexa City Center’s newest hotel, SpringHill Suites, to see their meeting space and enjoy some ice cream on the house. Free.
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TEST KITCHEN AT LENEXA PUBLIC MARKET
08 SEPT. Fri
D E N O OSTP
The Kitchen at Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
5:30 P.M. A one-night culinary love-fest, Test Kitchen is Kansas City’s underground supper club. Tickets for this event are available through a lottery system. To register for the lottery, visit Testkitchenkc.com. Visit the Lenexa Public Market between Sept. 1 and Sept. 4 to be entered in a drawing for two free tickets to this event.
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COFFEE WITH A COP Lenexa Public Market 8750 Penrose Ln.
09 SEPT. Sat 7:30–9 A.M.
LENEXA GRAND PARTY & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
10 Sun
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NOON–4 P.M.
Presented by Copaken Brooks & The Fairways at City Center In recognition of National Grandparents’ Day, families will be treated to a fun-filled day in Lenexa. Enjoy great entertainment and free ice cream. Free shuttles will run from noon until 4 p.m. from the top level of Lexmark’s parking garage at 8900 Renner Rd. Join your neighbors and Lenexa police officers for free Roasterie coffee and conversation. No agenda or speakers — just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.
NOON–4 P.M. • Free ice cream from Public Market merchant Marilyn’s Mad Treats • Play bingo with community leaders as callers • Learn pickleball (Rec Center Activity Gym) • Take a photo in our “photo booth” • Create a photo holder for your grandparents
CHOCOLATE MACARONS COOKING CLASS Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
09 Sat
SEPT.
2:30 P.M.
A macaron is a sweet meringue-based confection filled with buttercream, jams or ganache. Register by Sept. 6 at LenexaPublicMarket.com; Class fee: $35.
POETRY OPEN MIC & POETRY SLAM City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
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6–8 P.M.
Hosted by poets Jen Harris and Samantha Slupski. Open Mic: 6:15-7 p.m. Bring poetry to perform; maximum of five minutes on stage. Slam: 7 p.m. Ten poets compete. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. Mature audiences. Free.
• Balloon art sculpting and face painting • Cheesy Street & Moose Truck food trucks NOON–12:45 P.M. • High-energy live dance music for kids by the Sugar Free Allstars 12:30 & 2:30 P.M. • Storytelling by Jo Ho, presented by the Johnson County Library (City Hall lobby) 1 & 3 P.M. • Puppet show (40 minutes): “I’d Rather be a Hummingbird,” by StoneLion Puppet Theatre (Community Forum, City Hall) 1–1:30 P.M. • Lenexa’s Shining Stars dance performance 2–4 P.M. • Father-daughter acoustic folk duo Harris ~ Hernandez
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KIDS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING ACTIVITY Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
WHISKEY TASTING AT SAINTS PUB + PATIO
10 SEPT. Sun NOON–4 P.M.
We will be whipping up some tasty guacamole and hummus to eat with veggies and “chips.” We’ll also have cupcakes and top them with a secret frosting. Stop by any time to help chop, smash, frost and of course taste the delicious kid-friendly treats.
16804 W. 89th St.
13 SEPT. Wed 5–9 P.M.
Drop by for a special tasting of George Remus Bourbon. Also enjoy local beef and pork sliders grilled on our patio. Tasting is open to those 21 and older and is free. Food and other beverages are available for purchase.
MEET THE AUTHOR: TAMARA AGHA-JAFFAR ON MYTHOLOGY Lenexa Community Forum in Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Presented by Johnson County Library
13 SEPT. Wed NOON
Bring your lunch and meet author Tamara Agha-Jaffar, novelist and scholar of mythology and the teller of ancient myths. Hear about her journey into academic life and as a novelist. Books available to purchase with an author signing at the event. Free.
MEXICAN FIESTA COOKING CLASS Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
14 SEPT. Thur
7–8:30 P.M. Tacos, enchiladas, Spanish rice, chips with salsa and guacamole: all our favorite Mexican food with a healthy spin! Register by Sept. 11 at LenexaPublicMarket.com; Class fee: $39.
ART TROLLEY TOUR Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
14 Thur
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6 P.M. Don’t miss this fun trolley ride through Lenexa to enjoy art. We’ll view art and attend receptions at three locations, including the new Lenexa City Hall gallery. For tickets, visit Lenexa.org. Sponsored by the Lenexa Arts Council and Lenexa Chamber of Commerce.
WALK & TALK: FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy • Meet at Na-Nex-Se Statue (south side of City Hall)
This Walk & Talk will be led by Copaken Brooks, a partner in the development of Lenexa City Center. Be in the know about what is in the future plans for our new downtown. Free.
MOVIE IN THE PARK: THE MIGHTY DUCKS Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Beginning at 6 p.m., enjoy a 45-minute family-friendly show from KC Improv. After the improv show, listen to live music outside or shoot hockey pucks in the Rec Center. The movie begins at dusk. In partnership with the Johnson County Library. Free.
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GATEAU A LA MADELEINE Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
16 SEPT. Sat 9:30 A.M.
Explore the quintessential traditional French dessert and add a few modern twists. Register by Sept. 13 at LenexaPublicMarket.com; Class fee: $35
LENEXPO
FAMILY WORKOUT SATURDAY Lenexa Commons, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
16 SEPT. Sat
9:30–10 A.M. Family Workout: A workout designed for all ages and fitness levels. This family workout is an efficient way to foster bonds and boost activity levels simultaneously. Are you ready to have fun while getting your heart rate up?
Presented by Park University
16 Sat
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Lenexa civic campus, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
10 A.M.–2 P.M.
Discover what we do for Lenexa residents. There will be live entertainment, games and other fun for families. Free shuttles will run from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. from the City Center Church lot, located at 17500 W. 87th St. Pkwy. 10 A.M.–2 P.M. • Touch a Truck (Winchester Street) • Lenexa City Showcase • Create “I Like Lenexa” art from LEGOs® • Around the World: Tour the world through games and interactive fun with Johnson County Library • Listen Local, music created on the jukebox from the Black & Veatch MakerSpace • Sidewalk Chalk Contest: “It’s Time!” (more details on next page) • Photo booth fun • Meet Park University’s mascot, Sir George the Pirate • Balloon sculptures and face painting • Paint a rock for Lenexa Rocks! • Sneak peek of Lenexa Farmers Market • CraveKC and Pie Hole food trucks • Tours of Lenexa City Hall and Lenexa Rec Center • WaterOne’s water booth 10:30–11:30 A.M. • Interactive drum circle, led by Brandon Draper 11:30 A.M. & 12:30 P.M. • Pirate storytelling by Park University (second floor of City Hall building) NOON–1 P.M. • Live, family-friendly music by Dino O’Dell 1–2 P.M. • Dance and sing with Mr. Stinky Feet
Photo by Bill Harrison
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WALK & TALK: CITY CENTER STORMWATER This Walk & Talk will be led by the City staff and will discuss the City’s unique and innovative approach to stormwater management in the dense urban environment of Lenexa City Center. Free.
SIDEWALK CHALK CONTEST Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
16 Sat
SEPT.
10 A.M.–2 P.M. Show off your artistic skills in the sidewalk chalk contest during LenEXPO. Individuals and groups encouraged. We provide the chalk and a blank sidewalk; you provide the creativity to create art with the “It’s Time” theme. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up at Lenexa.com/GetActive.
KNOCK KNEED SALLY OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
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HYATT PLACE REFRESHMENTS 8741 Ryckert Street
16 SEPT. Sat 2–3:30 P.M.
SEPT. 18–21 Mon–Thurs 9 A.M.–5 P.M.
Drop by the Hyatt Place Lenexa City Center and enjoy refreshing beverages (iced tea and lemonade) and Hyatt Place cookies.
AN EVENING WITH OCTAVE CHANUTE
SEPT. Tue
9–10 A.M.
11 A.M.
We’ll take our tailgate party to a different, healthier level without sacrificing flavor. Register by Sept. 13 at LenexaPublicMarket.com; Class fee: $39.
SEPT.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music of Knock Kneed Sally (original bluesy Americana). Sponsored by Covenant Place and presented by the Lenexa Arts Council. Free.
FERMENTING BASICS COOKING CLASS
TAILGATE GRUB WITHOUT THE GUILT COOKING CLASS
17 Sun
5–6:30 P.M.
16 Sat
SEPT.
Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy. • Meet at Na-Nex-Se Statue (south side of City Hall)
City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
20 SEPT. Wed 6–8 P.M.
Learn the basics of fermenting and why fermented food is so good for you. Register by Sept. 16 at LenexaPublicMarket.com; Class fee: $39.
INVITE TO IGNITE 8721 Ryckert St.
19 Tue
SEPT.
5–8 P.M.
Join us at one of Lenexa City Center’s newest fine dining establishments, Ignite Wood Fire Grill. You will enjoy wine and light food pairings on the lanai and patio. Cost is $29 per person. Visit IgniteWoodFireGrill.com for more information.
Photo by brianwithaneye.com
View several of the videos in the series “Living Lenexa History with Octave Chanute” and hear from Octave Chanute himself. Reception at 6 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Lenexa Historical Society. Free.
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CAST IRON SKILLET COOKING CLASS Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
21 SEPT. Thur 6–8 P.M.
Cast iron cooking is fun and can make any recipe better. Learn how to care for and maintain this universal pan that will last a lifetime. Register by Sept. 18 at LenexaPublicMarket.com; Class fee: $25
HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET COOKING CLASS Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St.
Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.
Meet the artists featured in the 26th annual Lenexa Artists’ Show. Awards will be presented for both 2-D and 3-D work. Free.
CITY CENTER CELEBRATION & FOOD TRUCK FRENZY
23 SEPT. Sat
9 A.M.
Presented by JE DUNN and CCS Presentation Systems
24 SEPT. Sun 5–6:30 P.M.
4–10 P.M.
Thanks to Canyon Farms Golf Course for allowing the use of their facilities for the fireworks.
This event will have it all — live music, entertainment, food trucks and fireworks! Free shuttles will run from 4–10:30 p.m. from the City Center Church lot located at 17500 W 87th St. Pkwy. Activities begin at 4 p.m. • More than 20 food trucks offering yummy fare (4–10 p.m.) • Live kids’ music from Reggie Regg and Rappin’ Roy (4–5 p.m.)
26 SEPT. Tue 7–8 P.M.
Learn the basics of fermenting and why fermented food is so good for you. Register by Sept. 23 at LenexaPublicMarket.com; Class fee: $39.
PRESSURE COOKING FOR BEGINNERS COOKING CLASS
6:30 P.M.
Lenexa Commons, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic and listen to this Beatles tribute band rock out. Free.
FERMENTING BASICS COOKING CLASS
City Hall Lobby, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
21 SEPT. Thur
23 SEPT. Sat
Learn secrets to getting the most nutritional bang for your buck. Register at LenexaPublicMarket.com by Sept. 20; Class fee: $39.
ABBEY ROAD: LENEXA OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES
LENEXA ARTISTS’ SHOW PUBLIC RECEPTION
28 SEPT. Thur 6–8 P.M.
Pressure cooking is a hot new trend that everyone is talking about. We’ll feature dishes your family will love in record time. Register by Sept. 25 at LenexaPublicMarket.com; Class fee: $25.
• Kids face painting (4–8 p.m.) • Photo booth (4–9 p.m.) • Strolling entertainers (4–9 p.m.) • Live music by eight-piece Diamond Empire Band (5–9 p.m.) • Fireworks. Best view is from the top floor of the civic campus parking garage. (9 p.m.)
THEATRE HIKE Lenexa Commons outdoor stage, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
30 SEPT. Sat 2 P.M.
Take a leisurely hike, and lounge on your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy a live-theater play, “The Complete History of America, (abridged).” Free. Sponsored by the Lenexa Arts Council.
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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage P A I D Kansas City, MO Permit No. 32
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Passport to City Center Stops Win prizes by stopping by these City Center locations in our Passport to City Center, included inside this TownTalk!
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Massage Heights— Body & Face
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SpringHill Suites
F
Saints Pub + Patio
G
Hyatt Place & Lenexa Conference Center
H
Ignite Wood Fire Grill
I
Cottonwood Canyon
J
Domain City Center
K
EdgeWater at City Center
L
WaterCrest at City Center
M
Life Time Fitness Lenexa