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🌱 How far will KC’s 816 Day reach into Harrisonville next?
Happening soon: Butler Girls JV Volleyball @ Harrisonville on the Harrisonville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How far will KC's 816 Day reach into Harrisonville next?
Also on today's calendar: Nevada Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Harrisonville and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 9th annual 816 Day brings thousands downtown to celebrate KC pride and culture (kansascity.com) — Harrisonville is highlighted as part of the wide 816 area the festival aims to include, underscoring that this Kansas City celebration is meant for your community too. Thousands packed downtown KC's Power & Light District for the ninth annual 816 Day, with live music, dance battles, local vendors, and small-business networking, as organizers work toward spreading future hubs of the event across the metro. 
📸 Around Harrisonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisonville
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★ Featured events ★
- Butler Girls JV Volleyball @ Harrisonville →
Harrisonville High School, 1504 E Elm St, Harrisonville
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- Preschool Orientation Night
Harrisonville R-iX Harrisonville, MO 64701
5:00 pm - Meet the Teacher Night
Harrisonville R-iX All Buildings - Planning and Zoning Commission →
City of Harrisonville Government Meetings -
6:00 pm - First Day of School
Harrisonville R-iX All Buildings - Board of Education Meeting
Harrisonville R-iX Administration Building
7:00 pm - HHS Fall Pictures
Harrisonville R-iX HHS-PAC
8:00 am - Nevada Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Harrisonville →
Harrisonville High School, 1504 E Elm St, Harrisonville
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Kingsville Livestock Auction →
Kingsville Livestock Auction, 1630 MO-58, Kingsville
9:00 am - Preschool Orientation Night
Harrisonville R-iX Harrisonville, MO 64701
5:00 pm - ELS Back to School Night
EAST LYNNE 40 SCHOOL DISTRICT 24706 S, State Hwy K, East Lynne, MO 64743, USA
6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting at Central Office
Belton 124 Belton, MO 64012
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My sister passed away and she had 7 cats.
My nephew is taking the 3 older cats. But we are looking for homes for four 2 yr old cats, 2 males, 2 females. I didn't agree with it, but they have… (Nextdoor Twin Pines)
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Peculiar. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lee's Summit
- James Melvin Robertson, age 88 (kttn.com)
- Missouri AG aware of 'personal criminal history' of KC Mafia-linked plaintiff (kansascity.com)
- Aidan Sarmiento (backstage.com)
Ok Harrisonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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