COVID-19 News-Holiday Open House-Summit Ice | November 3 City Newsletter

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Upcoming Events

Holiday Open House | Nov. 5 & 6

Downtown Lee's Summit

Mistletoe Madness | Nov. 5 & 6

Gamber Community Center

Veterans Day Parade | Nov. 6

Downtown Lee's Summit

Daylight Saving Time | Nov. 7

Mayor's Tree Lighting | Nov. 19

Howard Station Park

Farmer's Market Holiday Mart | Nov. 27

Downtown Lee's Summit

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The City's monthly newsletter is chock full of information about events, development, City services and COVID-19 updates.

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Take the Downtown Market Plaza Project Survey

Did you miss the public engagement meetings? Here's your opportunity to give feedback on what types of activities you envision for the project via an online survey. Concerts? Live theatre? Painting classes? Take the survey and let us know! The survey deadline is 5 p.m. on November 8.

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Summit Ice

Opening Mid-November

Did you know Summit Ice is the only outdoor ice rink in eastern Jackson County? While the nice temps we've had are wonderful, Parks and Recreation needs some cool temps to get the ice ready. Given the current weather forecast, mid-November is targeted for the opening of Summit Ice. Weather permitting, of course!

Mistletoe Madness

November 5 & 6

Get a head start on holiday shopping at Mistletoe Madness. This one-stop shopping event will be held at the Gamber Community Center this Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6!

Citizen's Leadership Academy

Applications Due December 3

Want to know more about the inner workings of the City? Here's your opportunity! The Citizen's Leadership Academy is an interactive program for citizens to learn more about their City government. Applications are now being accepted through December 3. Space is limited so get your application in ASAP!

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Lee's Summit High School Robotics Team

City Hall Plaza Animated Display

The City Hall Plaza is getting in the holiday spirit. The display is twice as big this year with a 20 ft. animated tree and set to music. We're getting excited! Come check it out starting November 19.

LS Marketplace

The LS Marketplace is jam-packed with ideas for holiday gift giving. Beanies, trucker hats, scarves, koozies and growlers to name a few. Check it out today!

The LS Marketplace is located in the lobby of City Hall in front of the Treasury windows.

LS Marketplace

Snow Dry Run

November 10

Heads up, drivers! The City's snowplows will be out and about on November 10 getting in a dry run with the equipment before the first snow.

Pumpkin Takeback

November 5 & 6

Have those carved pumpkins on the porch seen better days? Recycle jack-o-lanterns at the Lee's Summit Recovery Park on November 5 and 6. Do your part and help the environment.

Mayor's Tree Lighting

November 19

Howard Station Park

The holiday season kicks off on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. as Downtown is lit up in thousands of sparkling lights. Enjoy live window displays, a huge animated light show in the City Hall Plaza and of course, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Booster shots, mix and matching vaccines, vaccines for kids, immunity and mask mandates.

There has been a lot of news lately on the COVID-19 front. We’ll break it down for you.

Booster Shots

All three vaccine booster shots were given emergency use authorization for eligible populations by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If You Previously Received the Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine:

Who is Eligible?

Ages 65 years and older.
Residents in long-term care settings, 18 years and older.
Ages 18 and older with underlying medical conditions.
Ages 18 years and older who work or live in a high-risk setting. This includes:
first responders
education staff (teachers, support staff)
daycare workers
workers in manufacturing, grocery stores, public transit, corrections, and food and agriculture

When to get a booster

At least six months after the second shot.

Which booster should you get?

Any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the U.S. While the Pfizer booster requires the full dose, half a dose of the Moderna booster is enough to boost immunity.

If You Previously Received the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) Vaccine:

Who is Eligible?

Ages 18 years and older.

When to get a booster

At least two months after your shot. The J&J vaccine has lower vaccine effectiveness over time compared to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna).

Which booster should you get?

Any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the U.S.

Mix and Matching of Booster Vaccines

You may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. The CDC’s recommendations now allow for mix and match dosing for booster shots. The booster shot does not have to match the primary series shot.

Vaccines for Kids Approved

On November 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine previously received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Children ages 5 through 11 years will receive one-third of the adult dose of the Pfizer vaccine. It is a two-dose series given three weeks apart. Smaller needles, designed specifically for children, will be used.

Jackson County Mask Mandate

The Jackson County Legislature extended the mask mandate until Nov. 22. The mask order was set to expire on Nov. 7. Individuals five years of age and older are required to wear a face covering or mask in places of public accommodation.

“Over the past several weeks we have made significant progress in reducing the spread of coronavirus by wearing masks. However, we have not yet reached the CDC threshold that would no longer categorize our community as a high or substantial area of virus transmission. Thanks to the community’s continued sacrifice and resilience, we are very close to where we need to be."

- Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr.

Jackson County Resolution

Infection-induced and Vaccine-induced Immunity

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a science brief on Friday, Oct. 29, providing an overview of current scientific evidence regarding immune response following infection and vaccination.

Key Findings

Available evidence shows that fully vaccinated and those previously infected with COVID-19, each have a low risk of subsequent infection for at least six months.

The immunity provided by the vaccine and prior infection are both high, but not 100%.

Substantial immunologic evidence and a growing body of epidemiologic evidence indicate that vaccination after infection significantly enhances protection and further reduces risk of reinfection.

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Need a COVID-19 Test?

There are many free testing clinics offered throughout Lee's Summit and the Kansas City metro. The Jackson County Health Department is now hosting clinics in Lee's Summit twice weekly.

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Find a Vaccine

The Jackson County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 vaccines (including boosters) at their vaccine clinics operated daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pfizer, Modera and J&J vaccines are all available.

The clinic is located in Lee's Summit at 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Walk-ins welcome. More information

Addtional Vaccine Locations