Park and Recreation
Ernie Miller Park plans holiday event
Woodland Tales with Father Christmas will take place from 10-11 a.m. Dec. 9 at Ernie Miller Park, 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe.
Program accepts holiday trees at four park sites
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District will be accepting post-holiday contributions of discarded natural Christmas trees at four locations from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31, 2024
Art classes continue into winter
Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program offers a variety of weekly on-going art programs.
Winter hours at county parks begin Nov. 1
Winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. go into effect Nov. 1 for many Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks. The winter hours will stay in effect through Feb. 29.
TIP plans 2023 finale
“Seussical the Musical,” the final musical production of Theatre in the Park’s 2023 season, begins Dec. 8 at The Black Box Theatre located inside the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
Event welcomes 2024 with bingo
Let's celebrate the arrival of 2024 with a 50 Plus Ring in the New Year event from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Dr.
Dinner to dish out movie trivia
A Movie Trivia Night & Dinner is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Dr.
Exhibit showcases Jewish holidays
A display of artifacts relating to Jewish fall and winter holidays is the Johnson County Museum’s holiday exhibit this year. The temporary exhibit, which opened Sept. 29 and will run through Jan. 6, is called “Jewish Holidays in the All-Electric House.”
Cover Story: Tea dancers cut a rug
Nat and June Cassingham enjoy a fun, memory-laden activity as a step, in their case many steps, at keeping active in life’s later years.
Lanesfield plans Christmas event
The Lanesfield Historic Site, 18745 S. Dillie Road, Edgerton, will deck its halls during the holiday season so Johnson County residents of all ages may experience a traditional 1904, old-fashioned Christmas, and feature a Country Christmas from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.