Johnson County Kansas

The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department is sponsoring a virtual presentation on the Holocaust and a tour of the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum April 6, 2021.

Navy man Ronald John Hemenway was the third son of Robert (Bob) and Shirley Hemenway of Shawnee. Twenty years later, the Shawnee couple sadly recall the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, when their son was one of 2,977 victims killed in terrorist attacks involving four hijacked airplanes.

Summer hours of 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. go into effect March 1 for many Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks. Summer hours will stay in effect through Oct. 31.

“Pitch in for Pollinators” or “Plant a Patch for Pollinators” are catchphrases creating awareness of pollinator protection. Whether you have a yard, live in an apartment, or in a maintenance-provided community, there is something we all can do to help our pollinators thrive.

The new seven-story courthouse with 28 courtrooms, located at the corner of Kansas Avenue and Santa Fe Street in downtown Olathe, was completed in early January after more than two years of construction.

While we miss many of the everyday interactions we had when our branches were buzzing with patrons and events were in-person, we hope you’ve found value and convenience in some of the new services we’ve launched over the last 12 months.

The Johnson County Commission on Aging (COA) meetings are open to the public and take place at 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.

Finding ways to stay engaged and active during the pandemic is proving to be challenging for many Americans, but it can be particularly challenging for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia and their care partners.

The 50 Plus staff at Johnson County Park and Recreation District miss the face-to-face interaction with patrons, however, virtual programming is a way for staff to stay connected to the patrons and keep them connected to their community.

After almost a year of experiencing the pandemic in Johnson County, it can affect the way you think, feel and act.