Johnson County Kansas

Cost is $1 per person at the box office, gates & box office open at 8 p.m., movies start at 8:30-8:45 p.m. (dependent on sunset).

The Theatre in the Park’s season features three mid-summer shows before ending on Aug. 5 on the outdoor stage in Shawnee Mission Park.

Where’s the heat in Johnson County, Kansas? An international heat mapping campaign developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will identify and map the hottest areas of Johnson and Wyandotte counties this summer.

Gamin’ with the Grandkids fun is featured from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Ave., Overland Park.

The sunshine is out in full force, and so is Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus travel department.

Arthritis is a disease that impacts nearly 60 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means one in every four adults, 300,000 children and countless families are affected by arthritis.

The Public Health Accreditation Board defines community health assessment as a systematic examination of the health status indicators for a given population that is used to identify key problems and assets in a community.

Athletes of all ages are the heart of Special Olympics. They train together, enjoy friendship and social interaction together, and have lots of fun together.

Summer’s arrival usually means we spend more time indoors to beat the heat. However, we still long to see brightly colored, cheerful flowers. Hot, dry conditions can take a toll on the glory and splendor of spring color. Thankfully, summer is not limited to shades of green or crispy brown.

The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program is excited to host their annual Live Well Age Well event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.