City Meetings

There will be several City meetings this week.

• The City Council and Council Committee will both meet on Monday evening. City Council will meet at 6 p.m. and Council Committee will meet directly after. These meetings will take place at City Hall.
• On Wednesday, there will be a Public Meeting about the K-7 Corridor Study from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall.
• The Bicycle Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday morning at 7 a.m. at the Parks Maintenance Building at 12321 Johnson Drive.
• The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

All City Hall meetings will take place at 11110 Johnson Drive. Meetings with another location are noted above.

Anyone is welcome to attend in person or listen online here. Want to know what's on the agenda? Head to cityofshawnee.org/agendas.

Constuctions Project in Shawnee

Ever wonder what projects are going on around the City? Does construction spark your curiosity? Look no further than cityofshawnee.org/projects! Here, residents can get an in-depth look at current construction projects with details like project status, projected timelines, progress photos and more. This portal is up-to-date and even features updates on private projects! Gone are the days of driving by an empty lot and wondering what the plan is. We want you to be in the know!

Shawnee Rocks the Lights

Don't wait to enter our Shawnee Rocks the Lights contest! 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 until 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.

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund

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, and 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...

For any and all other happenings, you can visit cityofshawnee.org/news to stay informed.

Dine at the Vine
Monday, December 5, 2022

Wandering Vine at the Castle invites you to celebrate the holiday season with a festive holiday dinner at one of Shawnee's most unique venues! Dine at the Vine will feature service from members of our local community coming together to support the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund! Pre-paid reservations are required by calling Wandering Vine at the Castle at 913-379-1300. A limited number of tickets are available so reserve your spot today!

Next week, the Planning Commission will meet on Monday evening. Visit cityofshawnee.org/calendar for details on all City happenings. Have a great week, Shawnee! We will see you right back here at 6 a.m. on Monday.