What’s happening across Johnson County in late autumn
Oct. 29
Shawnee Mission South Lady Raider Basketball Fundraiser: The world famous Harlem Wizards will play a basketball game against administrators, teachers, alumni and local celebrities, to help raise money for the Lady Raiders, 7 p.m., Shawnee Mission South High School, 5800 W. 107th St., Overland Park, $12, 14, $17, $25, $50, 913-481-7193.
Oct. 30
Executive Leadership Series: A quarterly breakfast program, executives share insight on career and personal success, featuring Lisa Ginter, CEO of Community America Credit Union, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Doubletree by Hilton Kansas City-Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, $30 members, $40 others, 913-491-3600 or astock@opchamber.org.
Oct. 31
Trail of Treats: Children are invited to walk the stroller-friendly Bittersweet Trail in costume, where they’ll visit stations to hear stories, meet an animal friend and get a treat, for ages 2 to 6 all must be accompanied with a parent, 10:30 a.m, Ernie Miller Park, 909 N. Kansas-7 Highway, $4 residents, $5 other, 913-831-3359.
Discover Lawrence: Participants will take a guided tour about the history of the Jayhawks at the University of Kansas Booth Family Hall of Athletics, includes transportation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., meet at Antioch Park, Merriam, $27 resident, $30 other, 913-826-3030 or www.jcprd.com.
Young Professional Learning Lunch: Election hot topics to know before you go, speakers from Kansas and Missouri who will give upcoming information, noon to 1:30 p.m., Overland Park, Chamber of Commerce, 9001 W. 110th St., Overland Park, 913-491-3600 or emurray@opchamber.org.
Nov. 2
Dia De Los Muertos: Enjoy music and dance performance, view art and history exhibits including a full size alter, make a craft, taste traditional food and more, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Nov. 3
Annual Happy Holidays Sale: Start your holiday shopping at this event, included you’ll find gently used books, bake sale, vendors featuring unique crafts, proceeds to benefit education for women and community outreach, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oakshire Clubhouse, 9555 Nieman Road, Overland Park.
Nov. 4
Day of the Dead Festival: Celebrate the art, music and culture of Mexico, see the special remembrance alters by others featuring flowers, figures and more, created by Mattie Rhodes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City.
Nov. 8
Evening for Women Health Screening Event: An evening of health screenings, relaxation and wellness designed especially for women, include blood pressure check, bone density, breast cancer genetic risk assessment, injury screening, nutrition consultation, a light dinner and more, 6 or 6:30 p.m., Shawnee Mission Primary Care, 7501 Mission Road, Suite 103, Prairie Village, $20, 913-676-7777 ext. 2
Overland Park Member Orientation: A special event designed to help you maximize your membership and a refresher on how to engage with membership, 8 to 9 a.m., Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, 9001 W. 110th St., Overland Park, members free, 913-766-7604.
Nov. 9-10
Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar: Start your holiday shopping by visiting the festively decorated 1930s clubhouse, local artists and designers display jewelry, toys and more, 1 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10, Lake Quivira, 100 Crescent Blvd., 913-481-6269 or facebook.com/lakequiviraholidaybazaar.
16th Annual Gift Gallery of Kansas City: A shopping event bringing together more than 40 vendors selling unique and upscale items, all proceeds to benefit local nonprofit children’s charities and scholarships, Nov. 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, preferential shopping night Nov. 9, $20, $5, giftgallerykc.com.
Nov. 13
Leawood Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: Guest speaker Bob Kendrick will talk about the Negro League preserving its history, as well as events, limited seating, reservation requested by Nov. 12, 11:30 to 12:50 p.m., Gaslight Grill, 5020 W. 137th St. Leawood, $31.50 members, $45 others, 913-498-1514. ext. 2 or support@leawoodchamber.org.
Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com