THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF PINE RIDGE BUSINESS PARK

September 2022

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park,

87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66215

• Free admission to event
• Free satellite parking and free shuttle to and from event
• Enter park at 87th Street Parkway and Greenway Lane

The family-oriented Lenexa Spinach Festival is packed with food, music, entertainment, hands-on activities, and craft vendors. Experience the World’s Largest Spinach Salad, learn about our history, or submit your favorite dish to our recipe contest. There’s plenty to do for everyone in the family! 

All-day activities

• Art and craft vendors
• Food court 
• Live music 

Swee'Pea children’s activities 

• 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Rock painting, inflatables, pedicab rides (pending volunteer driver availability)
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Face painting, balloon twisting
• 2 p.m.: Rock skipping contest 

Special activities

• 9 a.m. to noon: Spinach cooking demonstration (Grand Pavilion)
• 11 a.m.: World’s Largest Spinach Salad served (Lenexa Historical Society at Food Court)
• 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Spinach Recipe Contest entries due (Lions Memorial Shelter)
• 2 p.m.: Spinach Recipe Contest judging (Lions Memorial Shelter)
• Samples available after judging (typically between 3-3:30 p.m.)

Lenexa's spinach history

Lenexa was hailed as the "Spinach Capital of the World" during the 1930s thanks to the excellent spinach crops grown in the area. Learn more by watching this video. 



Applicants should submit at least three photos — one showing your booth display and two showing handcrafted items you will offer in your booth. Email your photos to sneely@lenexa.com with “Spinach Festival” in your subject line and your name in the message.

Cost and booth information

Booth costs are:

• $70 per booth space if you register by June 30
• $90 per booth space from July 1 through Aug. 8.

We process your booth payment when we receive it. If you are not selected to be part of the Spinach Festival, we will issue you a refund.

Booth spaces are approximately 10 feet by 10 feet. Most spaces are located on paved surface (a few spaces will be on grass).

• You must provide your own tent, tables and chairs.
• We do not have an inclement weather date for the event. The event will be held if there is rain; however, we will cancel the event if necessary for safety.
• You will be expected to keep your booth open for the duration of the event.

Benefits

• Family-friendly event typically attracts about 7,000 potential shoppers
• Pleasant outdoor setting. 
• Drive-up access to booths for unloading the evening before and early in the morning prior to the event opening.
• One free exhibitor VIP parking pass per booth.
• Interactive map showing vendor locations on city’s website.
• Police security in park the night before event.
• Event promotion.
• Exhibitor welcome bag.

Contact Information and Cancellations

For more information contact Susanne Neely, event coordinator, sneely@lenexa.com

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

We invite you to show off your culinary talents in the 2022 Spinach Recipe Contest. Our judges will award cash prizes for the tastiest spinach treats in four categories:

• Appetizer
• Salad
• Entrée
• Dessert

Judging

Judging begins at 2 p.m., and we will announce winners at the event once judging is complete. The top winner in each of the four categories will be awarded $100. You can sample others’ entries following judging.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Spinach Recipe Contest:

• Appetizer - Traci Thompson, Spinach Puffs with Boursin and Bacon
• Salad - Piper Burgess, Strawberry Blue Balsamic Salad
• Entrée - Missie Wolfe, Torta Spinaci
• Dessert - Lauren Armour, Strawberry Spinach Tart

CITY EVENT

SWINGIN’ FOR A SCHOLARSHIP PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER 

Date and Time:  September 16, 2022 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Location:  Bois D'Arc Park, 88th Terrace and Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66219

Calling all area pickleballers! Lenexa is hosting the Swingin’ for a Scholarship Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser at the City’s state-of-the-art pickleball complex at Bois D'Arc Park and raise money in support of the Lenexa Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program.

We’re seeking up to 150 players of all skill levels to go paddle to paddle during this two-day tournament. All participant entry fees and additional donations support the Lenexa Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program, which makes recreation memberships and programs more affordable for Lenexa residents with a demonstrated financial need.

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. Aug. 12–Oct. 28 

Date and Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Friday, Sept. 2

Band: Tre' Mutava

Food truck: The Melt Truck 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Dinner)

Friday, Sept. 9

Band: TBD

Food truck: Ate1Six Catering 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Dinner)

Friday, Sept. 16

Band: The Groove Pilots

Food truck:  Eat Schmidt 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Dinner)

Friday, Sept. 23

Band: The Uproot

Food truck: 2Hot2Handle BBQ 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Dinner)

Friday, Sept. 30

Band: Mirage

Food truck: Mr. Bevis BBQ 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Dinner)

Location 8750 PENROSE LN., LENEXA, KS 66219

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: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway and Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66215

(enter park at Greenway Lane)

Schedule: 

• Yard games: 7 p.m.
• Live music: 8 p.m.
• Movie starts: (7:45 p.m.)

Time: 7:45 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, September 16, 2022

Time: 7:45 pm 

Jumanji (1995, Rated PG)

Two kids discover an old board game and when they start playing it they are greeted by a man who has spent years trapped inside the game since playing it at age 12. His only hope for freedom involves finishing the dangerous game.

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 

• Urban Air Adventure Park

Sponsorship opportunities

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

ENFORCING AR POLICY

We wanted to notify everyone effective October 1, 2022, Block will enforce the AR policy per your lease agreements, with rent being due on or before the 1^st of each month. This includes all physically mailed checks as well. We wanted to give you a 2-month grace period so we can work together to adjust any payment schedules. (We first sent a broadcast out on 8/2/22).  Please see the below timeline:

• On or before the 1^st of the month – Rent is due per the lease agreement
• 3rd of the month – Reminder emails will be sent stating we have not received payment and late fees will be charged to your account on the 5^th if payment is not received.
• 6^th of the month – Late fees will be charged and an email will be sent notifying you of the additional charges due.
• 10^th of the month – If payment still has not been received Default letters will be issues via email and certified mail.
• 20^th of the month – Your account will be handed over to legal for collections.

To avoid this hassle if it is easier for your company, please ask us how we can set you up for EFT or ACH payments. Please note we will always ask your permission to pull any additional funds outside your normal rent and escrows should you decide to choose EFT payments. 

KC Royal's Games

Sep 1 - Thu - ROYALS @ White Sox 1:10 PM

Sep 2 - Fri - ROYALS @ Tigers 6:10 PM

Sep 3 - Sat - ROYALS @ Tigers 5:10 PM

Sep 4 - Sun - ROYALS @ Tigers 12:40 PM

Sep 5 - Mon - Guardians vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Sep 6 - Tue - Guardians vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Sep 7 - Wed - Guardians vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Sep 9 - Fri - Tigers vs. ROYALS 7:10 PM

Sep 10 - Sat - Tigers vs. ROYALS 6:10 PM

Sep 11 - Sun - Tigers vs. ROYALS 1:10 PM

Sep 13 - Tue - ROYALS @ Twins 6:40 PM

Sep 14 - Wed - ROYALS @ Twins 6:40 PM

Sep 15 - Thu - ROYALS @ Twins 6:40 PM

Sep 16 - Fri - ROYALS @ Red Sox 6:10 PM

Sep 17 - Sat - ROYALS @ Red Sox 3:10 PM

Sep 18 - Sun - ROYALS @ Red Sox 12:35 PM

Sep 20 - Tue -  Twins vs ROYALS 7:10 PM

Sep 21 - Wed - Twins vs ROYALS 7:10 PM

Sep 22 - Thu - Twins vs ROYALS 1:10 PM

Sep 23 - Fri - Mariners vs ROYALS 7:10 PM

Sep 24 - Sat - Mariners vs ROYALS 6:10 PM

Sep 25 - Sun - Mariners vs ROYALS 1:10 PM

Sep 27 - Tue - ROYALS @ Tigers 5:40 PM

Sep 28 - Wed - ROYALS @ Tigers 5:40 PM

Sep 29 - Thu - ROYALS @ Tigers 12:10 PM

Sep 30 - Fri - ROYALS @ Guardians 6:10 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.

Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Monday 9/19/2022

National Family Day!

Monday 9/26/2022

Keith Urban

Sep 29 • 7:00pm  

T-Mobile Center

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TRIPS

Lenexa Park and Rec offers a wide variety of trips for seniors as well as families and adults. Explore and enjoy exciting adventures. Meet new friends. Relax and let us take care of the details while you travel in comfort.

How to register

You can register for our trips in two ways:

1. Call our Parks & Recreation main office at 913.477.7100. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
2. In person:

• Lenexa Community Center, 13420 Oak St. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Trip refund policy

Because there are advance payment requirements on many of our trips, we may not be able to issue you a refund. To request a refund, please do as soon as possible. We will issue refunds if:

• We cancel the trip
• We can fill your spot with a new traveler before the registration deadline ($5 processing fee applies).
• You may purchase trip insurance for trips with overnight stays. Please contact the trip coordinator at least 60 days before your trip for fees and information.

If you are deemed harmful to yourself, other or the trip quality, we reserve the right to remove you from the trip with transportation home at your expense. We reserve the right to make changes necessary to preserve the integrity of our trips.

Lenexa Parks & Recreation is following all state and county COVID-19 recommendations for the safe operation of facilities, programs, events and services.

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