Holiday happenings popping up in JoCo, KC

Annual Happy Holidays Sale: Start your holiday shopping at this event, which offers gently used books, a bake sale, 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.

Power Up Your Advocacy: Presenters Paul Johnson, League of Women Voters of Kansas Legislative liaison and Kansas Rural Center Policy Analyst, along with Stuart Little, Little Government Relations, 8:30 a.m., coffee, 9 a.m. program, Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf, Overland Park, free, http://www.lwvjoco.org/

Day of the Dead Festival: Celebrate the art, music and culture of Mexico, special remembrance alters feature 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.

Peace and Remembrance Illumination: Each evening the Memorial will be illuminated with nearly a light display featuring more than 5,000 poppies as part of a massive light installation, 6 p.m., National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, 816-888-8122.

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, 8 to 9 a.m., Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, 9001 W. 110th St., Overland Park, members free, 913-766-7604.

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, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, preferential shopping night Nov. 9, $20, $5, giftgallerykc.com.

Veterans Day: Guest speaker and author of “One Young Soldier” Gary DeRigne will speak.He is the retired president of Kansas City’s Yarco Property Management Company and past president of the Harvester’s Community Food Network Board of Directors. 8:30 to 10 a.m., St. Joseph Medical Center, Community Center for Health and Education Building D, 1000 Carondelet Drive, Kansas City, 816-398-1929 or kchalmers@primehealthcare.com.

Leawood Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: Guest speaker Bob Kendrick will talk about the Negro League and 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.

Senior Expo: Health screening including blood pressure checks, balance testing, peripheral arterial disease screening, along with special speakers talking about memory screening, dementia, home health and in-home care. Prizes, refreshments and more, 9 a.m. to noon, Jewish Community Center, social hall, 5801 W. 115th St. Overland Park, free, 816-444-2060 or www.goldencircleresources.com.

Tellebration: Participants can hear stories with live animals, the stories will combine the themes of environmental awareness and ancient myths that will delight, entertain and involve audiences of all ages, 10:30 a.m., Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Kansas 7 Highway, Olathe, $3, 913-826-2800 or wwjcprd.com.

Holiday Come Alive at Union Station: A lighting ceremony, a Quixotic performance, decorations, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City.

Gymnastics Clinic: A Thanksgiving themed event for levels 2 or 3, also the turkey tumble for the advanced gymnast ages 6 to 12, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Activity Center, 6518 Visita Drive, Shawnee, $20, 913-831-3359 or www.jcprd.com.

Next Kids’ Day Out Program: Participants ages 5 to 12 are invited tochoose from a variety of activities including exploring history through crafts and projects, visiting the museums, playing games. KidScape, bring a lunch, 7:30 a.m to 6 p.m., Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, $30, 913-715-2570 or 913-831-3359, www.jcprd.com .