Issue #20 | Week of October 19th

Disney’s Frozen: Student Matinee Missouri Theatre, St. Joseph
March 2, 2027 · 2 showings: 9:30 AM or 12:15 PM
$9 per person · All Ages (Register by 1/15) _{100 tickets available per show}
For the first time in forever, Disney’s Frozen comes to the stage with all the film’s beloved songs plus new music written for the stage. When Elsa’s hidden powers plunge Arendelle into winter, Anna sets off with Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf to bring her sister home. Full of magic, humor, and a stunning score, it’s a story of sisterhood, acceptance, and true love.

ANNOUNCEMENT
🎄 A Christmas Carol (Tentative)
KC’s favorite holiday tradition is back, and we’re planning a homeschool group outing! Follow Scrooge through the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future — Tiny Tim, the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs, and the Candlelight Carol — a great way to kick off the season together.
Price: $20/person · Location: Spencer Theatre, UMKC campus · ~2 hrs show with intermission, Q&A with cast after.

👉 Keep Me Posted — not a registration, just tells us you’re interested and which dates work. Firm dates coming in the next week or so; once confirmed, we’ll email details and how to register.

The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off City Stage Theatre @ Union Station
_{Fri 12/4 @ 10am $5.50 per person (New Low Rate!)
Eight young cookie chefs have been selected from all over the country to battle it out for first prize at the Cookie Coliseum, in this Christmas spirit-filled musical. Rivalry gives way to charity, family, and forgiveness. Register by 10/20 *hsUntethered Event}

New Moves Bolender Center
_{January 29, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. $12 per person Register by 12/4
Recommended for High School/Higher Education (or mature Middle Schoolers)
Runtime: 2 hrs, one 15-min intermission
Kansas City Ballet's contemporary showcase featuring the next generation of visionary choreographers, staged in the intimate Frost Studio Theater}

KIDPRENEUR MARKET AT THE MALL
_{Saturday, October 17 · 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · East Hills Shopping Center · FREE to attend
Young entrepreneurs will be set up with booths selling handmade goods, creative services, and more. A great chance to support kid-run businesses and spark some conversation with your own budding entrepreneur.}

FRIENDS FALL BOOK SALE
_{Saturday–Wednesday, October 17–21 · 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Downtown Library · $1–$4 per item (Tue half-price; Wed $5 bag/$10 box; Sat 9–10 AM preview)
Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs across all ages and subjects — this is one of the best low-cost chances to stock your shelves for the year. Wednesday's bag-and-box day is especially worth planning around.}

4-H OPEN HOUSE
_{Sunday, October 18 · 1:00–3:00 PM · Buchanan County MO Fairgrounds, Easton · FREE
Buchanan County 4-H is opening its doors so families can see what projects and clubs look like up close. If your kids have been curious about 4-H, this is the easiest possible first step.}

LOW-KEY LIBRARY LOUNGE FOR TEENS
_{Monday, October 19 · 3:00–4:00 PM · Washington Park Library · FREE
An easy, no-pressure hour for teens — bring a book, grab a snack, use the Wi-Fi, or just decompress. Ages 12–18.}

TRICKY TUESDAY! BINGO
_{Tuesday, October 20 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library · FREE
Bingo with books and small prizes on the line this week, with a different game or activity each week. Ages 6–12.}

WACKY WEDNESDAY TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
_{Wednesday, October 21 · 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Carnegie Library · FREE
Swing by the circulation desk and pick up a seasonal take-and-make craft to do at home — available all day while supplies last. Not recommended for children under 3.}

PERLER BEADS
_{Wednesday, October 21 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Riverside Branch · FREE
Make creepy monsters, scary ghosts, or black cats with the library's Perler bead collection. Great for early learners and kids up to age 11.}

POKE PARTY
_{Wednesday, October 21 · 4:30–6:30 PM · East Hills Library · FREE
Pokemon fans can bring cards, handheld games, and art to trade, battle, and create together — all craft supplies provided. Kids under 10 need an adult along.}

DROP IN KNITTING
_{Wednesday, October 21 · 6:00–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch · FREE
Bring whatever fiber project you're working on and settle in with other knitters and crocheters. No registration needed. Teens and adults welcome.}

PATIO SALE
_{Thursday, October 22 · 4:00–8:00 PM · East Hills Library · Free to browse
The library has cleared out gently used items and is selling them to support library programs. Rain or shine — moves indoors if needed.}

WHOLESOME HOUR - READ ALOUD
_{Friday, October 23 · 3:30–4:30 PM · Downtown Library · FREE
Tweens ages 9–12 can unwind at the library with snacks, drinks, short stories, and a coloring station. Bring a blanket if you want to get cozy.}

FALL CRAFTS
_{Friday, October 23 · All day (come and go) · Savannah Branch · FREE
Drop in any time to make fall and Halloween crafts — no registration, no schedule to keep. Children 8 and younger should bring an adult or teen.}

MAKE A GHOST!
_{Friday, October 23 · 2:00–5:00 PM · Riverside Branch · FREE
Bring your imagination and the library will supply the craft materials — make your own friendly ghost to take home. For early learners through age 11.}

UNCLE FESTER'S COSTUME CLOSET
_{Saturday, October 24 · 2:00–4:00 PM · Riverside Branch · FREE
Free Halloween costumes for kids who need one, while supplies last. A genuinely kind community event worth passing along to anyone who could use it.}

TRUNK OR TREAT
_{Saturday, Oct 24 · 2:00–4:00pm · 3007 N. Belt Hwy, St. Joseph (Pizza Ranch parking lot) · FREE - Families and businesses hosting decorated trunks, free candy, and giveaways. A low-key neighborhood Halloween outing.}

St. Joseph Police Department Trunk or Treat
_{Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 6pm to 8pm. Civic Arena}

🎉 PROM 2027 — April 24, 2027 @ Glacial Hills
More details to come, but mark your calendars!
A homeschool-community prom in the making.

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Gather ‘Round Homeschool — Christmas Collection
_{October special: buy any Christmas unit (print or digital) and get the Thanksgiving Digital Family Bundle FREE — rich literature studies, hands-on holiday traditions, recipes, planners, and keepsakes to help your family slow down and celebrate with intention. Offer ends October 31. Shop the Christmas Collection}

TRAILBLAZERS 4-H CLUB
_{Meets 2nd Friday of every month · 2:00 PM · Wyatt Park Christian Church, St. Joseph $25 per child/year - This homeschool-only 4-H club has a full year of projects lined up — STEM, life skills, service, crafts, and more. Next meeting is November 13. New families are always welcome, and at $25 a year it's one of the better deals in town.}

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SLICK CITY ACTION PARK Overland Park, KS (~70 mi)
Homeschool Social 10/23 and 10/30 - 11am - 1pm

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
_{PRESALE ACCESS with promo code: DREAMS}

Our 3D-Printed Projects
_{Halloween + cosplay season means one thing around here: the Bambu printers are running nonstop. This year’s builds are full 3D-printed Iron Man suits, piece by piece, designed and sliced right at home.}

Our most-reached-for supplies:
_{Printer: Bambu Lab P2S Combo with AMS 2 Pro (multi-color swaps mid-print)
Filament: Creality PETG (durability for armor pieces), ELEGOO Silk PLA (that glossy, painted-metal look), SUNLU PLA multi-packs for color variety, and ANYCUBIC Glow-in-the-Dark PLA for fun Halloween accents
Assembly & finishing: MITREAPEL CA glue with activator for fast, strong bonds between pieces
Tool kit: a full 3D printer tool/accessory kit (hex sockets, smoothing tools, pliers) for cleanup and fitting
Extras: filament storage/vacuum bags to keep spools dry between prints}

_{It’s become a real hobby-meets-homeschool project — the kids are picking colors, watching pieces come together layer by layer, and learning a little engineering along the way. Full suit reveal coming soon! See our supply list here!}

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