Johnson County Park and Recreation 50 Plus Program’s upcoming Lunch & Learns offer the opportunity to satisfy appetites with both food and knowledge.

The first Lunch & Learn is a two-part series on “Political Campaign Memorabilia” in American presidential history.

Don Dagenais, a collector and presenter, showcases his extensive collection to explore how these artifacts reflect the country’s evolving political landscape. The nonpartisan presentation provides unique insights into pivotal moments in American politics.

A catered lunch will be served for both days of the two-part presentation.

• Date: Thursday, Sept. 5 and Wednesday, Sept. 25 (two parts)
• Time: Noon-2:30 p.m.
• Location: Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
• Cost: $54/$59 nonresidents

On Oct. 11, the Lunch & Learn program will offer an opportunity to “Meet Octave Chanute.”

Attendees can step back in time with Bill Nicks, embodying the role of Octave Chanute, the visionary civil engineer behind Kansas City’s historic Hannibal Bridge. It was the first railroad bridge spanning the Missouri River. Chanute’s legacy extends beyond engineering; he mentored the Wright brothers in glider technology.

A catered lunch will be served.

• Date: Friday, Oct. 11
• Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
• Location: Matt Ross Community Center
• Cost: $34/$37 nonresidents

For more details or to reserve your seat, please contact Tiffany Hanna at 913-826-2833.