Rosemarie’s Mexicana Fiesta dancing in the holidays at the Mayor’s Downtown Holiday Lighting Festival Friday evening. (Video by Steve Rupert)
Temperatures may reach 34 today
Temperatures will remain well below normal today, with a high near 34, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
It was 32 degrees at 11 a.m.
Seasonal temperatures should return next week, the weather service said. Sunday’s high should be near 47, while Monday, temperatures may reach 52.
Tonight, the low will be around 19 degrees, according to the weather service.
The Thanksgiving Day forecast for Thursday is mostly sunny, with a high near 47, the weather service said.
Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 34 and a northwest wind of 8 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph.
Tonight, the low will be around 19 with a calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 47 and a south southwest wind of 8 to 15 mph, gusting to 28 mph, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be clear, with a low of 30, according to the weather service. A southwest wind of 9 to 13 mph will gust as high as 28 mph.
Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 52 and a southwest wind of 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the afternoon, the weather service said. Winds may gust up to 18 mph.
Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 31, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 55, the weather service said.
Saturday events
Democrats to meet Saturday
Guest speakers at the Saturday morning, Nov. 19, Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will be Bill Reardon, former state representative who served almost 30 years in the Legislature, and Richard Benson, a retired Democratic Party activist with five decades of experience. The gathering will begin around 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Las Islas Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will begin around 9:15 a.m. Those attending do not have to purchase a breakfast; they can just listen to the programs. The meeting is open only to Democrats. Breakfast plates are $10, or $7 for students and those on limited incomes. A sponsor is available for students attending their first breakfast with the group. Those who want to sponsor breakfasts in 2023 for a $120 donation may contact [email protected].
Holiday craft fair planned
A Holiday Craft Fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Turner High School commons. The event includes craft and vendor booths, food trucks and student performances. Proceeds will benefit the Turner High School Band’s future trips.
Basketball planned Saturday at KCKCC
The KCKCC Blue Devils women’s team will play No. 3 CCBC-Essex at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the KCKCC Fieldhouse, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
Holiday Light and Magic show tonight
The Holiday Light and Magic show is running through the holidays at the Wyandotte County Parks, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.
Hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.
A drive-through event with holiday lighting , there are more than 60 character scenes including Santa Claus, Nutcrackers and Snowglobes.
Admission charges are $25 per regular car or vehicle, $40 for commercial limousine or van, and $55 for commercial bus.
For more information, see https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/Calendar-of-Events/Holiday-Light-and-Magic-2022