What’s happening in Johnson County
Nov. 25
Waldo Small Business Saturday Crawl: Shop small business this holiday season, earn Waldo bucks during the event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waldo Area Business Association, 7222 Wornall Road.
Nov. 25 - Jan. 7
Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane: Including lots of animation, a 38-minute show is synchronized with music, bring cocoa, cookies and blankets as you view the lights and hear the music from you car, 5 to 11 p.m., Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, free.
Nov. 30
Get Inspired by Your Business Plan: Jack Harwell and John Adessi both consultants in the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Johnson County Community College speak on how to incorporate not only your career, but your daily life into a business plan, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Johnson County Community College, Regnier Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, $18.50 Chamber members, $25 others, 913-498-1514, ext. 2, ErinE@LeawoodChamber.org.
Dec. 1 - 2
Holiday Luminary Walk: Stroll down candlelit trails through the gardens and woods, this is a fundraiser for the Overland Park Arboretum, 8909 W. 179th St., with a mile of candles, holiday lights, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides and Santa Claus in the depot, 5 to 9 p.m., $9-$10, children 5 and under free, 913-685-3604 or katharine.garrison@opkansas.org.
Dec. 2
Breakfast with St. Nick: A visit from St Nick will include and a picture, pancakes with sausage, biscuits and gravy for all to enjoy, 8 to 11 a.m. Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., $10, $6 adult breakfast only, 913-371-3264.
Dec. 3
Hanukkah Holiday Volunteers Needed: Hanukkah gift wrapping volunteers needed to help get items ready for individual sand families who face economic difficulties, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jewish Community Campus, Social Hall, 5801 W 115th St, Overland Park.
Nutcracker Tea Party: One hour version of the ballet at this, featuring performances by the the Crescendo Conservatory, noon to 4 p.m., Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, $50, 913-322-6467.
Dec. 4
Counteracting Terrorism: Presenting international speaker Kari Mashos shares ideas based on the book “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, 7 p.m., Seventh Church of Christ Scientist, 604 W. 47th, St., Kansas City, Mo., 816-590-0058.
Dec. 6
Overland Park Chamber 2017 Annual Meeting: 50th anniversary celebration, they will reflect on the past years and look to the future, reservations required, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, 913-491-3600 or cfritzwatson.opchamber.org.
Landlords of Johnson County Montly Meeting: Network with owner, speakers and Q & A, visitors are welcome, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St, Overland Park, 913-722-1584 or LJCnewsletter@yahoo.com.
Dec. 7
Holiday Savories with Chef Casey Sullivan: Hankering for a few new main course meals to serve your family, Chef Casey will be hands on with recipes and samples to take home, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, 913-248-2360.
Dec. 7-8
Jewish Community Center Volunteers: Delivery drivers are needed to help make gift delivers to all in need, if you would like to help contact volunteer@jfskc.org.
Dec. 8-9
Holiday Luminary Walk: Stroll down candlelit trails through the gardens and woods, this is a Arboretum fundraiser a mile of candles, holiday lights, live music, horse dawn wagon rides and Santa Claus in the depot, 5 to 9 ap.m., $9 - $10, children 5 and under free, 913-685-3604 or katharine.garrison@opkansas.org.
Dec. 9-10
Guardian Angels Holiday Marketplace: Stop by great gift ideas for all to purchase including jewelry, seasonal candles, tamales, quilted and knitted items and much more, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Guardian Angels Church, 1310 Westport Road, Kansas City, 816-931-4351.
Dec. 12
Leawood Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner: Keynote speaker Chris Costello, CEO and co-founder of Blooom, 11:15 a.m. to 1 :15 p.m., Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park 913-498-1514 x 1. EmilyE@Leawood Chamber.org.
Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com
This story was originally published November 23, 2017 at 12:02 AM with the headline "What’s happening in Johnson County."