Issue #22 | Week of November 2nd

*UPDATE*
🎄 A Christmas Carol 🎁
Thursday, November 19th - 10:30am
_{Register by 11/4 (Payment needs to be made ASAP once you receive the link)
Price: $20/person · Location: Spencer Theatre ~2 hr show with intermission
Join our homeschool group for KC’s favorite holiday tradition! Watch Scrooge meet the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, with Tiny Tim, the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs, and the Candlelight Carol. It’s a great way to kick off the season together. Q&A with cast after.}

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}

❄️ Disney’s Frozen: Student Matinee _{^{Missouri Theatre}
March 2, 2027 · 2 showings: 9:30 AM or 12:15 PM
$9 per person · All Ages · Register by 1/15
🎟️ Tickets going fast: 59 left for 9:30 AM, 7 left for 12:15 PM!
For the first time in forever, Frozen comes to the stage with all the film’s beloved songs plus new music written for the stage.}

FALL BACK TO SCHOOL HOMESCHOOL DANCE - TONIGHT!
_{Friday, Oct 30 · 6:00–9:00 PM Renew Church
$3 per person or $5 per couple · Grades 7-12
Homeschool teens, put on your fall best and join us for a night of dancing, friends, and fun!}

THANKSGIVING NECKLACE
_{Monday, Nov 2, 2026 · 10:00–11:00am · Downtown Library · FREE
Kids make their own Thanksgiving necklace and enjoy a snack. Children 8 and under need an adult present. Registration required.}

DOG MAN RELEASE PARTY
_{Monday, Nov 2, 2026 · 2:30–4:00pm · East Hills Library · FREE
Celebrate the new Dav Pilkey release, Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time, with themed games, crafts, and prizes. Ages 6–11.}

DOG MAN AFTERNOON
_{Monday, Nov 2, 2026 · 3:00–4:15pm · Riverside Branch · FREE
Calling all Dog Man fans! Spend a super afternoon at the library with everyone’s favorite canine crime-fighter, with Dog Man-themed crafts, stories, and book fun. Ages 6-11}

LOW-KEY LIBRARY LOUNGE FOR TEENS
_{Monday, Nov 2, 2026 · 3:00–4:00pm · Washington Park Library · FREE
A no-pressure hang-out hour with snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, quiet crafts, or just a good book. Ages 12–18.}

THE OTHER BENNET SISTER BOOK AND TV SHOW DISCUSSION
_{Monday, Nov 2, 2026 · 4:30–5:30pm · Downtown Library · FREE · Teens, Adults
Discuss Mary Bennet's story as told in Janice Hadlow's novel and the TV adaptation. Regency attire is welcome but nobody will look twice if you show up in jeans.}

TRICKY TUESDAY — FALL FOODS
_{Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 · 4:00–5:00pm · Washington Park Library · FREE
Read fall-themed books and dig into a snack-tivity. This weekly series rotates through games, crafts, and activities. Ages 6–12.}

WACKY WEDNESDAY TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
_{Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 · 10:00am–6:00pm · Carnegie Library · FREE
Swing by the circulation desk any time and grab a seasonal take-and-make craft kit. Available every Wednesday while supplies last; not recommended for kids under 3.}

MACRAME DISH TOWEL HOLDER
_{Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 · 5:30–7:00pm · East Hills Library · FREE
Learn the basic square knot to make a macrame dish towel holder — a solid handmade gift idea. Registration required.}

EARRING MAKING
_{Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 · 6:00–7:00pm · Riverside Branch · FREE
Make your own custom drop earrings — a great skill to pick up before the holiday gifting season. Registration required.}

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
_{Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 · 11:00am–2:00pm · Riverside Branch
E-Ram's food truck stops by with handcrafted sandwiches, chips, and wings. Good lunch option if you are already at the branch.}

JUNK JOURNALS
_{Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 · 5:30–6:30pm · Savannah Branch · FREE
Monthly work session for junk journal enthusiasts at any skill level. Bring your journal and personal materials; some supplies provided. Ages 12 and up.}

CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB
_{Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:00–7:30pm · Riverside Branch · FREE
All skill levels welcome at this casual drop-in club for teens and adults. Just bring your enthusiasm for the board.}

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
_{Friday, Nov 6, 2026 · Riverside Branch
Morning Fix 7:30–10:30am AND Chick-fil-A 11:30am–2:00pm
Two trucks this week — breakfast from Morning Fix, then lunch from Chick-fil-A. The branch is basically a food destination this fall.}

WHOLESOME HOUR — READ ALOUD
_{Friday, Nov 6, 2026 · 3:30–4:30pm · Downtown Library · FREE
Tweens can decompress with snacks, short stories read aloud, and a coloring station. Bring a blanket if you like. Ages 9–12.}

🐂 CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER ON THE FARM
_{Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 · 11:00am–2:00pm · Orrick Acres, 10605 NE Davis Rd, Easton
· Silver $35 / Gold $70 / Platinum $100+ Visit the registration link for more details
Meet rescue horses, take a pony ride, and visit the petting zoo. Gold tier adds a photo op with Rusty the Highland Cow; Platinum adds one-on-one time with Cooper the Camel plus a farm tour gift card. All proceeds benefit Orrick Acres Rescue.}

🧑‍🩰 THE NUTCRACKER 2026 _{^{by The Dance Arts Center}} 🎁
_{Saturday, Dec 5 · 2:00pm and 7:00pm · Missouri Theatre, 717 Edmond St ·
Prices Varies by seat - The Dance Arts Center brings Clara's journey from Christmas party to the land of sweets to the Missouri Theatre stage. Two performances available.}

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

TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS BIKE RIDE _{^{Lee’s Summit (~55 mi)}
Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 · 5:30–7:00pm · Frank White Jr. Softball Complex · FREE ·
Ride 4.5 miles through hundreds of illuminated Christmas displays at Longview Lake before the cars take over for the season. Helmets and bike lights are required; decorate your ride with lights for extra fun. The route may not suit children under 10. Arrive before 5:30 or after 6pm for thinner crowds.}

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