November 29, 2020
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 30th
5:30pm-10:00pm - Lane of Lights in East Valley Park on Lovers Lane
Host: Campbell Wood Designs

Tuesday, December 1st
5:30pm-7:30pm - Christmas Cookie Decorating at Muffin Top Bakery
5:30pm-10:00pm - Lane of Lights in East Valley Park on Lovers Lane
Host: Jobs Daughter's International Bethel #33 of Excelsior Springs

Wednesday, December 2nd
5:30pm-10:00pm - Lane of Lights in East Valley Park on Lovers Lane
Host: Expos

Thursday, December 3rd
at Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery
at Knit Ewe Together, LLC
5:30pm-10:00pm - Lane of Lights in East Valley Park on Lovers Lane
Host: Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs
at Fishing River Market

Friday, December 4th
at Woods Memorial Christian Church - Hitch Lot
6:00pm-9:00pm - Hearth and Vine Wine Dinner at Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery
Host: Small Town Sidekicks

Saturday, December 5th
9:00am-5:00pm - Local Artists Day at Muffin Top Bakery
at Knit Ewe Together, LLC
Guided Winery/Wine Cave Tour & Candlelit Tasting at Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery
12:00pm-6:00pm - $30 Christmas Photo Sessions at Afford a Wedding
2:00pm - Christmas Tea Towel Class at Fishing River Market
4:00pm-6:30pm - Christmas Lighting 2020 at Lawson City Park
Host: ES Cyclones Softball

Sunday, December 6th
at Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery
2:30pm-4:30pm - Christmas Cupcake Decorating at Muffing Top Bakery
Host: CancerKickers
Best Week Ever
Amora Simmons is definitely having the Best Week Ever after competing in the National American Miss Pageant in Orlando, Florida!

There she represented Missouri and Excelsior Springs followed along to cheer her on! She placed in the
Top 5 for Acting!

Congratulations, Amora!

Amora is the daughter of
Jake and Melissa Simmons
Word on the Street
Excelsior Springs has a Bee Farm! Hitch, Hive, Honey is a small, family owned business! They harvest honey that is described to be the "VERY BEST honey I have ever tasted!!! Highly recommend it!!!!!" Brenda Eales said. The Summers Family welcomes you to follow along on their Facebook page.

Weekly Survey Results
Results from the Survey that was taken in the Excelsior Springs Area News, Events, and Daily Deals Facebook Group:

Have you ever used our public transportation?

No - 78%
Yes - 22%

111 Total Responses


Virtual Hall of Trees
Did you know that you can also view the beautiful Hall of Trees from the comfort and warmth of your own home? You can also make your donations to vote for your favorite tree online, too!

ATTN: Small Businesses
Applications for Cares Act grants for Clay County small businesses can be applied for here. The deadline goes through the end of the month. You will need a couple of years of finances to go with your application.

Caption Contest
Congrats to
Jennifer Rhoades
for being this week's Caption Contest winner with the following caption for this picture:

"Does this outfit make me look fat?"

You can play every Tuesday at 8:00am in the Excelsior Springs Area News, Events, and Daily Deals Facebook Group!
Weekly Updates from the City Manager
For some time Molly McGovern, our City Manager, has been providing updates through a weekly newsletter! You can subscribe to receive these and keep up with all that's happening at the City, too!

Our community has lost two beloved musicians this week. To the families of Jimmy Dykes and Molly Hammer, our hearts are with you.
Click image above to take survey
As of Sunday, November 29, 2020, there are 519 confirmed cases in Excelsior Springs. Local figures can always be found at the Clay County Health Department's dashboard: clayhealth.com/288/Local-Data
Venmo $10 a ticket to @CourtneySCole or email me at courtneysummercole@gmail.com to make pay arrangements!
Photo taken by Kevin Morgan
Excelsior Newsletter Archives
Happy Birthday to my husband, S. Jason!