The Planning Commission will meet on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will take place at 11110 Johnson Drive. Anyone is welcome to attend in person or listen online here. Want to know what's on the agenda? Head to cityofshawnee.org/agendas.

City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. The Civic Centre will remain closed throughout the weekend to give our hardworking staff extra time to spend with their loved ones. If you have any business to handle at any of our City facilities, please be sure to do so by Wednesday at 5 p.m. You are always welcome to utilize our virtual services on cityofshawnee.org!

The most wonderful time of the year is here: holiday lights season! This year we are opening the contest on Friday, November 25 so you have plenty of time to get your entry in. Here's how it works: Set up your holiday lights, snap one photo, and send it in to [email protected] with a location provided. We only accept one photo per entry so be sure to share your best shot!

Entries are open from Friday, November 25 to Thursday, December 15. After that, all entries will be voted on through social media and the winner will be announced on the first day of winter, December 21! The winner will receive a special sign to put in their yard to show everyone that they rocked the lights this holiday season! All entries must be self-nominated.

Every year, Mayor Michelle Distler hosts fundraising efforts to help local organizations of her choice. This year, Mayor Distler chose Shawnee Community Services and Mercy and Truth Medical Missions as recipients! There are several ways you can help out including online donations, the hit Dine at the Vine event at Wandering Vine at the Castle, bluebird box dedication plaques, purchasing a Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund candle, shirt, holiday card or ornament at the Shawnee Town 1929 Gift Shop. For full information, including details on how to make an in-person donation, visit cityofshawnee.org/mctf!

Other Happenings...

Are you spending Thanksgiving checking out our Shawnee parks? If so, send us a photo through social media! Few things are better than quality time out in nature over a holiday weekend! For any and all other happenings, you can visit cityofshawnee.org/news to stay informed.

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A Glance Ahead

Next week, the City Council and Council Committee will meet on Monday. The Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will both meet on Thursday. Thursday is also the first day of December! Where has this year gone?! Keep an eye on social media for information on our Dine at the Vine event on December 5. Any and all foodies won't want to miss this night of delicious fare for a great cause. Visit cityofshawnee.org/calendar for details on all City happenings in the home stretch of 2022. Have a great week, Shawnee! We will see you right back here at 6 a.m. on Monday.