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X-WR-CALNAME:Kansas City · community · Tuesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Round Up at Macy’s DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260813T000608Z UID:17390-1789430400-1792108799@www.harvesters.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Doing a little shopping? Make your change count! From Septembe r 15 through October 15\, customers at Macy’s Overland Park can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar (up to 99¢) and donate the differen ce to Harvesters. It’s a simple way to turn your shopping trip into an o pportunity to help provide food and hope for neighbors facing hunger in ou r community. \n11201 W 95th St\, Overland Park\, KS 66214 LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T000608Z URL:https://www.harvesters.org/event/round-up-at-macys?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Child Passenger Safety Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260918T001545Z UID:2670-1789862400-1790467199@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:What is the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Each year\, WAY TO GO puts on a month-long Green Commute Challenge – a fun way to introduce new ways of getting around\, reduce traffic con gestion and improve regional air quality in the KC metro region. It is com pletely free to participate in the challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How long has the Gr een Commute Challenge been going on? \n \n \n \n The f irst Green Commute Challenge took place in 2008. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where is the Gre en Commute Challenge happening? \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge is open to people and employers who live/work within Joh nson\, Leavenworth\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and C ass\, Clay\, Jackson and Ray counties in Missouri. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is a gree n commute? \n \n \n \n A green commute is a trip to an d from university/college or work and business-related trips.  The key is to avoid riding in your car by yourself. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I earn points ? \n \n \n \n Points can be earned for the following green modes: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRiding the streetcar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n How do I participate in the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Participation is an easy 4-ste p process. Visit www.my.waytogokc.org to create a profile. Select “2026 Green Commute Challenge” under the Events section. Find your employer te am\, create one of your own or join a community team. Start recording gree n commutes beginning Oct. 1. You can spread the word and download promotio nal materials through our partner toolkit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are there minimum or m aximum numbers for teams? \n \n \n \n No. You can crea te a team of 1 or team of your entire office. We encourage teams of 1 to j oin the BikeWalk KC team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I create a community team? \n \n \n \n Community teams can be made up of neighbors\, c ounties or individuals spread across different cities. Team captains shoul d select “Team” in the “Challenges” module of the app to add team members. To be added to an existing team or if your captain hasn’t been identified\, fill out the team request form. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I join my emp loyer team? \n \n \n \n When you create your profile\, make sure your employer information is filled out. You will automatically be added to the employer’s team upon completion. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can my child participate in the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old to participate in the Gr een Commute Challenge. WAY TO GO often works with BikeShare KC to promote bike buses and learn-to-ride classes that are available to kids and adults . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What are some of the prizes? \n \n \n \n Th ere will be two prize drawings each week of the challenge. Prizes were don ated from OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cream\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland A rmour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Penny’s in the Village\, Broadway Roasting Co mpany\, Powell Gardens\, Headrush Roasters\, Messenger Coffee Co and The R oasterie\, Made in Kansas City and Front Range to name a few. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I earn points for commuting outside of work and school? \n \n \n \n No\, you can only earn points for the green commute challen ge based on commutes to and from a university/college or work and business -related trips. When the challenge is not taking place\, you can earn poin ts in the WAY TO GO app for green trips that include professional and pers onal activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I increase my chances of winning using diffe rent modes? \n \n \n \n Each week of the challenge foc uses on a different mode of transportation. The weekly prize lottery will focus on those specific modes exclusively\, but all green commutes recorde d during the month will count towards your total. Week 1: Carpool/VanpoolW eek 2: Walking/RollingWeek 3: Transit (bus or streetcar)Week 4: Two-wheels \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When does the Green Commute Challenge start? When does it end? \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge starts Oct. 1\, 2026. The challenge ends Oct. 31\, 2026. Participants can record their tri ps from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2\, 2026\, to be eligible to win. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you have teams that compete against each other? \n \n \n \n All teams are competing against each other. The first and second pla ce winners will receive $300 and $150 cash along with award plaques at the finale party on Thursday\, Nov. 5. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If I won last year\, can I wi n again? \n \n \n \n Winners of the 2025 Green Commute Challenge are eligible for the weekly prize drawings but cannot receive t he first or second place prizes for the 2026 challenge. Individual prizes are based on a lottery system after meeting the 24-trip minimum. Team priz es are based on total collective points. \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How are winners determin ed? \n \n \n \n Individuals must record a minimum of 2 4 trips to be eligible for the first and second place prizes. Teams are aw arded based on the most points collected. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001545Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/child-passenger-safety-week/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Green Commute Challenge Virtual Office Hours DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001545Z UID:2725-1790078400-1790081100@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:What is the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Each year\, WAY TO GO puts on a month-long Green Commute Challenge – a fun way to introduce new ways of getting around\, reduce traffic con gestion and improve regional air quality in the KC metro region. It is com pletely free to participate in the challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How long has the Gr een Commute Challenge been going on? \n \n \n \n The f irst Green Commute Challenge took place in 2008. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where is the Gre en Commute Challenge happening? \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge is open to people and employers who live/work within Joh nson\, Leavenworth\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and C ass\, Clay\, Jackson and Ray counties in Missouri. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is a gree n commute? \n \n \n \n A green commute is a trip to an d from university/college or work and business-related trips.  The key is to avoid riding in your car by yourself. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I earn points ? \n \n \n \n Points can be earned for the following green modes: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRiding the streetcar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n How do I participate in the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Participation is an easy 4-ste p process. Visit www.my.waytogokc.org to create a profile. Select “2026 Green Commute Challenge” under the Events section. Find your employer te am\, create one of your own or join a community team. Start recording gree n commutes beginning Oct. 1. You can spread the word and download promotio nal materials through our partner toolkit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are there minimum or m aximum numbers for teams? \n \n \n \n No. You can crea te a team of 1 or team of your entire office. We encourage teams of 1 to j oin the BikeWalk KC team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I create a community team? \n \n \n \n Community teams can be made up of neighbors\, c ounties or individuals spread across different cities. Team captains shoul d select “Team” in the “Challenges” module of the app to add team members. To be added to an existing team or if your captain hasn’t been identified\, fill out the team request form. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I join my emp loyer team? \n \n \n \n When you create your profile\, make sure your employer information is filled out. You will automatically be added to the employer’s team upon completion. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can my child participate in the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old to participate in the Gr een Commute Challenge. WAY TO GO often works with BikeShare KC to promote bike buses and learn-to-ride classes that are available to kids and adults . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What are some of the prizes? \n \n \n \n Th ere will be two prize drawings each week of the challenge. Prizes were don ated from OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cream\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland A rmour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Penny’s in the Village\, Broadway Roasting Co mpany\, Powell Gardens\, Headrush Roasters\, Messenger Coffee Co and The R oasterie\, Made in Kansas City and Front Range to name a few. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I earn points for commuting outside of work and school? \n \n \n \n No\, you can only earn points for the green commute challen ge based on commutes to and from a university/college or work and business -related trips. When the challenge is not taking place\, you can earn poin ts in the WAY TO GO app for green trips that include professional and pers onal activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I increase my chances of winning using diffe rent modes? \n \n \n \n Each week of the challenge foc uses on a different mode of transportation. The weekly prize lottery will focus on those specific modes exclusively\, but all green commutes recorde d during the month will count towards your total. Week 1: Carpool/VanpoolW eek 2: Walking/RollingWeek 3: Transit (bus or streetcar)Week 4: Two-wheels \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When does the Green Commute Challenge start? When does it end? \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge starts Oct. 1\, 2026. The challenge ends Oct. 31\, 2026. Participants can record their tri ps from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2\, 2026\, to be eligible to win. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you have teams that compete against each other? \n \n \n \n All teams are competing against each other. The first and second pla ce winners will receive $300 and $150 cash along with award plaques at the finale party on Thursday\, Nov. 5. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If I won last year\, can I wi n again? \n \n \n \n Winners of the 2025 Green Commute Challenge are eligible for the weekly prize drawings but cannot receive t he first or second place prizes for the 2026 challenge. Individual prizes are based on a lottery system after meeting the 24-trip minimum. Team priz es are based on total collective points. \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How are winners determin ed? \n \n \n \n Individuals must record a minimum of 2 4 trips to be eligible for the first and second place prizes. Teams are aw arded based on the most points collected. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001545Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/green-commute-challenge-virtual-webinar-2/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Impact 100 Information Sessions DTSTART:20260922T180000Z DTEND:20260922T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T001654Z UID:10000090-1790082000-1790690400@unitedwaygkc.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:The Impact 100 is United Way of Greater Kansas City’s annual grant cycle\, connecting Kansas City’s generosity with measurable commu nity impact. The Impact 100 grant cycle is open between Monday\, September 14\, 2026 to Friday\, October 16\, 2026. Nonprofits wanting to learn more about the Impact 100 process are invited to attend office hours: \n\n\n\n Tuesday\, September 15 | 1:30PM – 2:30PM \n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 22 | 1PM – 2:00PM \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 1 | 12PM – 1:00PM \n\n\n\nWe dnesday\, October 14 | 1PM – 2:00PM LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T001654Z URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/impact-100-information-sessions/2026-09 -22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:United Way of Greater Kansas City X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/community-fest-2026//cdn-cgi/l /email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transportation Talk: Eastern Jackson County DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180012Z UID:36695-1790100000-1790107200@bikewalkkc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, the BBC came to Kansas City\, Missouri\, to report o n their experience biking in “America’s worst city for cyclists.” Th eir visit inspired a handful of local bike riders to form the region's fir st professional bicycle/pedestrian organization - BikeWalkKC! \nClick to l isten to the story \nThe BBC reporters came back this year\, and their new story calls the changing landscape a revolution. Tune in to hear why biki ng champions - high schoolers\, ride leaders\, volunteers\, advocates\, an d business owners - believe that Kansas City has transformed in the last 1 8 years. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n BikeWalkKC welcomes 4 new board members\nOur b oard of directors is pleased to introduce four new members: Alejandra Fria s-Fraire of Kansas City\, KS\; Leah Maugans of Leawood\, KS\; Mark Schloeg el of Kansas City\, MO\; and Jared Williams of Lee’s Summit\, MO. We're looking forward to working with these community leaders for a happier\, he althier\, and safer KC metro. Click here to get to know the new board memb ers \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Now hiring: Youth Education Instructors 🚸 If you want to make a positive impact on children’s lives\, be an excellent ro le model\, have a passion for bicycling\, and work with a great team of pe ople\, then we want to hear from you! Compensation: $18.00 per hour \nClic k to learn more and apply \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n National Walk & Roll to Schoo l Day is Oct. 7\nIt's not too late to start planning for National Walk & R oll to School Day! Find 8 ideas for walking and biking to school on our we bsite\, with resources and how-to guides ready to get you rolling! \nRuby Bridges Walk to School Day is Nov. 14\nRuby Bridges Walk to School Day hon ors the living legacy of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. Celebrate Rub y's courageous and historic act with kid-friendly books and resources\, pl us event planning tips from Safe Routes Partnership and the Ruby Bridges F oundation. \n\nGet more Safe Routes to School news and resources directly to your inbox when you subscribe to our Safe Routes to School mailing list ! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Wish you could bike to work with your friends? \nI f your route to work takes you from the Historic Northeast neighborhoods t o downtown KC\, you're invited to join Karly C. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for an adult bike bus! Click here to learn more about the Northeast Adult Bike Bus  \nGreen Commute Challenge registration now open\nWalk\, bike\, take transit\, carpool\, or scooter through the month of October\, and yo u will be entered to win prizes from local businesses! This friendly compe tition encourages community connections\, active living\, and cleaner air\ , and it's always fun to watch the points pile up. Click here to see GCC e vents and sign up now \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n New membership option coming soon \nLater this month\, we'll be rolling out a new membership option for Bike Share KC riders. It is the first of its kind among bike share programs in the United States\, and it will offer members ultimate flexibility. Stay tuned for more info!  \n\nOur Bike Share mailing list subscribers will ge t the details first! Click here to subscribe now \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Due Sept. 6 ✅ Barry Road Corridor Plan Survey (Northland)\nSept. 9 - Vision Independence Ave. Walking Tour (Historic Northeast\, KCMO)\nHistoric North east residents and business owners are invited to a walking tour + communi ty engagement session along Independence Boulevard. As residents walk\, th ey will complete digital survey forms on their smartphones to evaluate inf rastructure\, building conditions\, streetscape design\, and local busines s needs. This feedback will be transmitted live to state leaders\, includi ng Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe\, during the Governor’s Conference. \nTo participate and ensure tour materials are prepared\, community members ar e asked to RSVP in advance by emailing bobbibaker@nekcchamber.com. \nSept. 22 - Transportation Talk: E. JaxCo\nWhat's going on with walking\, transi t\, and biking in your area? Join us for Transportation Talk to talk with BikeWalkKC staff about local\, state\, and national efforts for safe stree ts + how you can work with your neighbors to make change right where you a re! \nRSVP here: Transportation Talk: E. Jackson County\n\nWant timely new s and action items just for your zip code? Click here to sign up for our A dvocacy Alerts!  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n This spring\, attorney Paul Ande rson answered common questions about bicyclists' rights and responsibiliti es in our series\, Rules of the Road with Popham Law. You can find the ful l set of questions and answers on our blog! \n\nAre bikes treated like car s or pedestrians?\nDo I have to stop at red lights\, and how long do I hav e to wait?\nWhat should I do if I get hit by a car?\nWhy do I need uninsur ed or underinsured motorist coverage?\nWhat do I do if a dog chases and bi tes me?\nWhat is a vulnerable road user (“VRU”)?\n\n \n  \nPaul Ander son and Mark Schloegel are trial lawyers at Popham Injury Law in Kansas Ci ty\, where their practice focuses on representing people injured by danger ous drivers and unsafe road conditions. Popham Injury Law is a team of ded icated trial lawyers who represent injured victims\, on a contingency-fee basis\, in Kansas City and across the country\, fighting to ensure they re ceive full and fair compensation. \nMany thanks to Popham Law for sponsori ng our adult bike education series this spring! \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n What we're reading\nKCATA Service to Continue Without Planned September Reduct ions | City Council unanimously approved additional funding that will canc el the layoffs and service reductions that had been planned to begin this month. (KCATA) \nWalking or biking in Overland Park can be dangerous. Coul d a ‘Vision Zero’ pledge fix that? | “Vision Zero is a rallying cry\ , but at the end of the day\, we have to have the political will and commi tment. This is not a short-term solution\; it is a long-term investment. ” (Johnson County Post) \nThe South Side Collective Stepping Up To Trans it-Oriented Development | As transit investment reaches Chicago’s disinv ested neighborhoods\, these Black entrepreneurs capture the value of real estate. (Next City) \n\n\n \n \n \n Click to subscribe to our maili ng list(s) \n \n \n\n\n Get our newsletter delivered right to your inbo x! Each month (twice a month May-August!)\, we send good news\, ways to ge t involved\, and big and small events... all about walking\, biking\, and transit in the Kansas City metro area. And don't worry-- we don't sell or share your contact information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180012Z URL:https://bikewalkkc.org/events/transportation-talk-eastern-jackson-coun ty/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:BikeWalkKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://bikewalkkc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trivia Night with Let's Get Trivial DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T062152Z UID:10000933-1790100000-1790107200@cooperslandingmo.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Cooper’s Landing is excited to welcome back our Trivia Maste r friend\, Zeb from Let’s Get Trivial\, to host some trivia fun! Trivia goes from 6 – 8 pm\, so don’t be late and bring your friends! Trivia c an be solo or in teams of any size. You will hear general questions spanni ng a range of topics from sports\, music\, movies\, current and historical events\, people\, and places. It’s anyone’s game. Prizes will be give n to the 1st and 2nd place winners! Come on down and enjoy the fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T062152Z URL:https://cooperslandingmo.com/event2022/trivia-night-with-lets-get-triv ial-9/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kans as-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Cooper's Landing\, MO X-SOURCE-URL:https://cooperslandingmo.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR