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Posted on Tue, Oct. 27, 2009 10:15 PM
Johnson County Community Calendar Oct. 28-Nov. 3
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Classes, workshops
MERRIAM PARKS AND RECREATION: Programs include: Start Smart Preschool Sports Series (Oct. 31-Nov. 21), Preseason Basketball Camp for Girls (Oct. 31-Nov. 21). $20-$36. Registration required. www.merriam.org/park/ (913-322-5550)
BECOMING A MOMTREPRENEUR: Class conducted by Momtourage. 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 28, Johnson County Library-Central Resource, 9875 W. 87th, Overland Park. $65. www.mymomsupport.com (913-638-5508)
DECISION MAKING RELATED TO GENETICS, GENETIC COUSELING AND REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th, Prairie Village. www.asburyumcpv.org (913-236-4017)
Clubs, organizations
LEAWOOD KIWANIS NEW MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Guest speaker Paul McDonald of Toastmasters. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Oct. 30, St. Luke’s South Hospital, 12300 Metcalf, Overland Park. Lower Level, Room A.
Community events
BRAZILIAN CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA: Music, dances, workshops and capoeira demonstrations. Sponsored by Capoeira Club at Johnson County Community College. Oct. 29-31, Johnson County Community College, Craig Community Auditorium, 12345 College, Overland Park. www.capkansas.com/ (913-522-2831)
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS OPEN HOUSE: Learn about academic programs and activities and meet administrators, faculty and coaches. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 1, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 11411 Pflumm, Overland Park. www.stasaints.net (913-319-2405)
Exhibits, performances
“PUMPKIN VINES & NURSERY RHYMES”: Piccadilly Productions Puppet Company show. 10 a.m. Oct. 28 and 30, Lenexa Community Center, 13420 Oak, Lenexa. $6; special group rates. www.piccadilly-puppets.com (816-942-5552)
GEORGE WINSTON FREE WORKSHOP: Guitar, piano and harmonica. 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 29, Johnson County Community College, Carlsen Center, 12345 College, Overland Park. www.jccc.edu/TheSeries (913-579-4908)
JAZZ SERIES: Kansas City Bass Quartet. Noon Nov. 3, Johnson County Community College, Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center, 12345 College, Overland Park. Free. www.jccc.edu/TheSeries (913-469-8500, ext. 3605)
Health, medical
ASK THE CARDIOLOGIST: Get answers from University of Kansas Hospital’s Loren Berenbom. Noon-1 p.m. Oct. 28, KU MedWest, Community Room, 7405 Renner, Shawnee. (913-588-1227)
BABY SING AND SIGN CLASSES: Activities with children using music, sign language and play. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24, Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Life Dynamics Building, 9120 W. 75th, Merriam. For 6-18-month-olds and caregiver. www.babysingandsign.com (913-676-7777)
COPING WITH INFERTILITY IN A FERTILE WORLD: Seminar designed to help reduce isolation and negative feelings that can surround infertility. Sponsored by Midwest Reproductive Center. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3, Olathe Medical Center, Doctors Office Building One, 20805 W. 151st, Olathe. Free. (913-515-7338)
Seasonal, holiday
HALLOWEEN CANDY SCRAMBLE: Hunt for hidden candy, costume contest and pumpkin patch. Sponsored by Merriam Parks and Recreation. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28, Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Drive, Merriam. (913-322-5550)
TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30, M&I Bank, 7225 Renner, Shawnee.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT: To be followed by chili cookoff. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Countryside Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 6101 Nall, Mission. Free. www.csidechristian.org (913-262-1000)
NIGHTMARE ON NEWTON DRIVE: Cemetery with ghouls and mad scientist handing out treats. Dusk-11 p.m. Oct. 31, West 71st and Newton Drive, Overland Park. Free. www.nightmareonnewtondr.com
| Dan Kelly, The Star
Posted on Tue, Oct. 27, 2009 10:15 PM
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