THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF PINE RIDGE BUSINESS PARK

July 2022

PET PARADE 

• DATE AND TIME: July 2, 2022 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• LOCATION Lenexa Civic Campus, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

• DESCRIPTION:  This festive, pet-friendly celebration features strutting mutts in costume, pop-up vendors selling pet-related products and treats for humans and dogs alike.

Parade begins at 11 a.m.

Enjoy an 11-mile, closed-course bike ride from Old Town Lenexa through the Meritex caves. Decorate your bicycle in lights and register for this fun family ride! Participate in the “Light the Night” contest at 9:30 p.m., and grab a bite to eat at the pancake feed after the ride for a donation  ($7/$10 at the door).

Date and Time July 16, 2022

10:00 PM to 11:59 PM

Location Begins in Old Town Lenexa, Santa Fe Trail Drive & Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215

Fees:

• April 1–July 1, 2022: $20 per adult; $15 per child 12 and under
• July 2–16, 2022: $25 per adult; $20 per child 12 and under
• You will receive a complementary Moonlight Bike Ride T-shirt, while supplies last. We will honor size requests to the extent possible.

Fees (register online - below):

In Person 

Starting April 1, 2022, register in person here:

• Lenexa Community Center (13420 Oak St., Lenexa, KS 66215), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

• Lenexa Rec Center (17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• On July 15, 2022, register in person and/or pick up your ride packet here: Lenexa Community Center (13420 Oak St., Lenexa, KS 66215) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• On July 16, 2022, register in person and/or pick up your ride packet here: Lenexa Community Center (13420 Oak St., Lenexa, KS 66215) from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

By Mail

Fill out the registration form and mail it to us with your registration fees to Lenexa Rec Center (Attn: Moonlight Bike Ride), 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219.

You are required to wear a helmet, and your bicycle must have a front light and rear reflector. 

Contact Information and Cancellations

913.477.7100 or parksandrec@lenexa.com

To stay notified of event cancellations, call our notification line at 913.477.7170.

FARMERS MARKET NEWS

Tuesdays • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Saturdays • 8 a.m.–noon

Lenexa civic campus, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy

Spring clean your diet. Eat more plants.

Has the constant rain disrupted your plans lately?

Imagine how our farmers feel.

They hope for the best and plan for the worst. This spring, heavy rains and cool weather have pushed back crop planting, washed out fields, delayed harvesting and made it harder to shelter animals.

But while a lot of produce is behind schedule, there are still plenty of fresh foods to enjoy at the Lenexa Farmers Market. Our vendors have abundant greens and microgreens, spring onions, tomatoes (greenhouse grown!), broccoli, cabbage, radishes, kohlrabi, turnips, cucumbers and asparagus. 

Eating seasonally results in more nutritionally dense and better tasting food. So, lean in to this soggy spring and get creative with what's available right here, right now.

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☕ NEW VENDOR: Perk up at the Market on Tuesdays with a beverage from Brew Haha Coffeehouse's mobile coffee trailer. They'll have coffee, espresso, tea, flavored lemonade, smoothies and more starting June 7.

Reenergized return of Friday Night Sound Bites

Friday nights just got better! The Public Market’s Friday Night Sound Bites series is back for the outdoor season. Join us for free, live music and rotating, local food trucks on the patio every Friday night.

Food and drinks are available for purchase from the Public Market merchants and guest food trucks outside. Patio seating is available, but we encourage BYOC—bring your own chair.

Hours will be adjusted throughout the season to avoid cool spring/fall nights and beat the summer heat.

• July 22–Aug. 5: 7 to 10 p.m.
• Aug. 12–Oct. 28: 6 to 9 p.m.

No tickets necessary. Come and go or stay until close. Grab a friend, get some grub and groove into the weekend.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Select Fridays from May–September 2022

Location: Location: Electric Park, 9305 Loiret Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219

Schedule: 

• Yard games: 7 p.m.
• Live music: 8 p.m.
• Movie starts: dusk (9:15 p.m.)

Time: Dusk (9:15 p.m.)

• Free admission
• Free parking
• Restrooms available

Pack your lawn chairs and blankets and bring your family to enjoy an evening under the stars at one of our Movie in the Park events.

Dogs are welcome. 

Friday, July 22, 2022

Time: Dusk (9:15 pm)  

Free Willy (1993, Rated PG)

A heartwarming family drama about a troubled young boy's touching friendship with an Orca whale who is the star attraction at his local adventure park.

Presented in partnership with Johnson County Library.

Contact Information and Cancellations

Sarah Hirst, 913.477.7139, ssooter@lenexa.com

To stay notified of event cancellations, call our notification line at 913.477.7170.

Event Sponsors 

Sponsorship opportunities

For sponsorship information, contact Marisa Shartzer, mshartzer@lenexa.com.  

KC Royal's Games

Jul 1 - Fri - ROYALS @ Tigers 6:10 PM

Jul 2 - Sat - ROYALS @ Tigers 3:10 PM

Jul 3 - Sun - ROYALS @ Tigers 11:05 AM

Jul 4 - Mon - ROYALS @ Astros 3:10 PM

Jul 5 - Tue - ROYALS @ Astros 7:10 PM

Jul 6 - Wed - ROYALS @ Astros 7:10 PM

Jul 7 - Thur - ROYALS @ Astros 1:10 PM

Jul 8 - Fri - Guardians vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Jul 9 - Sat - Guardians vs. ROYALS 3:10 PM

Jul 10 - Sun - Guardians vs. ROYALS 1:10 PM

Jul 11 - Mon - Tigers vs. ROYALS 1:10 PM

Jul 11 - Mon - Tigers vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Jul 12 - Tue - Tigers vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Jul 13 - Wed - Tigers vs. ROYALS 1:10 PM

Jul 14 - Thur - ROYALS @ Blue Jays 6:07 PM

Jul 15 - Fri - ROYALS @ Blue Jays 6:07 PM

Jul 16 - Sat - ROYALS @ Blue Jays 2:07 PM

Jul 17 - Sun - ROYALS @ Blue Jays 11:05 AM

Jul 19 - Tue - AL All-Stars @ NL All-Stars TBD (Dodger Stadium)

Jul 22 - Fri - Rays vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Jul 23 - Sat - Rays vs. ROYALS 6:10 PM

Jul 24 - Sun - Rays vs. ROYALS 1:10 PM

Jul 25 - Mon - Angels vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Jul 26 - Tue - Angels vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Jul 27 - Wed - Angels vs. ROYALS 1:10 PM

Jul 28 - Thur - ROYALS @ Yankees 6:05 PM

Jul 29 - Fri - ROYALS @ Yankees 6:05 PM

Jul 30 - Sat - ROYALS @ Yankees 1:05 PM

Jul 31 - Sun - ROYALS @ Yankees 12:35 PM

You could possibly win two tickets and a parking pass through a drawing we do for tenants that turn in their HVAC records to kpogue@blockllc.com

if applicable.

National Mango Day!

Friday 7/22/2022

National Cheesecake Day!

Saturday 7/30/2022

Jul 2 - Sat • 5:00pm

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City, MO

                              Amelia Earhart Festival

                                             RETURNING IN 2022!

Head to Atchison, KS, Amelia Earhart’s birthplace, for an annual celebration of the aviation icon packed with events, including live music, carnival rides, a food and crafts fair, aerobatic performances and the grand finale: a Concert in the Sky fireworks show.

The spirit of legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart is alive and well in Atchison! Each summer the community pulls out all the stops in honor of its favorite daughter, complete with a downtown music, food and crafts fair, star-filled outdoor concert, children’s activities, awards and honors, Earhart research and literature, music on the beautiful Riverfront, aerobatic performances and the grandest of all finalés — the “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show.

There’s a reason thousands of people from across the nation — and even the world — flock to this scenic riverside town every July: We have something for everyone. Bring the kids to the historic Santa Fe Depot to ride the 12-gauge train while you explore the Atchison Rail Museum. See “Amelia” at the library before heading to beautiful Warnock Lake for LakeFest, the premier outdoor concert event in the area. Take a run around the streets of Atchison for the Amelia Earhart Fun Run sponsored by the YMCA. Browse a wonderful array of arts and crafts while sampling unique food items and listening to area musicians on Commercial Street in downtown Atchison. Bring your lawn chairs and stake out a spot early on the Riverfront, near the Lewis & Clark Pavilion, to see an exciting mix of live musicians and watch pilots perform stunts over the Missouri River before the fireworks begin. 

CONTACT:

Amelia Earhart Festival

913-426-3911

aefestival@atchisonkansas.net

Atchison, KS

PROGRESSIVE DINNER

City of Lenexa » Lenexa Farmers Market 

Sunday, July 24, 2022 | 5–8 p.m.

Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS 66219

• Ticketed event
• Free, covered parking on-site

Enjoy an amazing dinner that unites two of Lenexa’s culinary gems at our Progressive Dinner. Lenexa Farmers Market vendors will supply the ingredients, and Lenexa Public Market merchants will prepare those ingredients in a special, one-night-only menu! Each merchant will serve one course, from appetizer to dessert. Guests with pre-purchased tickets will eat their way through the Market at their leisure, enjoying great food and music.

Price: $55 per person (plus Evenbrite service fee)

Registration deadline: July 18th

Menu:

APPETIZER

Bruschetta flatbread with roasted tomato made by Topp’d Pizza+Salads; Flatbreads topped with roasted heirloom grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and a balsamic glaze.

SALAD 

Salpicon de res made by Red Kitchen KC: Tostada salad with shredded beef, fresh corn, radishes, lettuce, avocado, onions and black beans. *Vegetarian option is available without beef. Indicate your preference during checkout.

MAIN COURSE

Choose one:

• Smoked beef with a side of farm fresh vegetables made by African Dream Cuisine: Slowly smoked beef, sliced and served with a side of traditionally cooked eggplant.
• Chicken karahi made by Sohaila’s Kitchen: Simmered chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, thai peppers with traditional spices on a bed of rice.
• Vegetarian karahi made by Sohaila’s Kitchen: Zucchini simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, thai peppers with traditional spices on a bed of rice.

DESSERT

Choose one:

• Jo Ann Butterfield's famous carrot cake made by Butterfield's Bakery & Market: Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. This rich carrot cake recipe features locally grown pecans and has been passed down in the Butterfield family for generations.
• Peach melba made by Butterfield’s Bakery & Market: Poached peaches with blackberry sauce and homemade brown butter ice cream.

BEVERAGES 

Water is included with your ticket.  A peachy keen Italian cream soda (non-alcoholic) is included with your ticket. Made by Mr. D's Coffee.  Soft drinks/tea/alcoholic beverages are NOT included with your ticket, but are available for purchase from several market merchants. Alcoholic drinks available from Topp'd Pizza + Salads or Butterfield's Bakery & Market.

*Menu is subject to change. If a product becomes unavailable, a comparable substitution will be made.

Contact Information and Cancellations

Jenny Doty, Manager, farmersmarket@lenexa.com

To stay notified of event cancellations, call our notification line at 913.477.7100.

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Want to grill salmon to perfection? Salmon is notoriously easy to over cook and under-season. We’ve had our share of sub-par salmon experiences, so we set about to find a no-fail way to grill salmon. Meet the Perfect Grilled Salmon! It’s an easy method and comes out tender with a lightly crisp crust. Even better, it’s sprinkled with our tasty magical seasoning blend. This salmon seasoning tastes so good, you’ll want to put it on everything…you might never make salmon without it again.

Ingredients

• 4 4-ounce salmon fillets, skin on (wild caught if possible)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons Seafood Seasoning*

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees).
2. Brine the salmon (or go to Marinated Salmon to marinade instead): While the grill preheats, in a shallow dish mix together 4 cups room temperature water and 3 tablespoons kosher salt. Place the salmon in the water and wait for 15 minutes (this should be about the time it takes to preheat).
3. Pat the salmon dry with a clean towel. Rub it generously with oil and sprinkle it with the kosher salt and seasoning blend (or simply salt and pepper).
4. Grill the salmon over indirect heat skin side up for 3 to 5 minutes, until grill marks appear and it releases from the grates. Flip and cook another 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until flaky and just pink at the thickest portion and the internal temperature is 125 to 130 degrees. (Salmon varies in thickness, so the cook time is different based on each piece of fish.) Allow to rest for a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

*We highly recommend making this homemade seafood seasoning! To make a quick version just for the salmon, mix 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon cumin.

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