What’s happening in Johnson County

Shawnee Chamber Annual Dinner: A night under the big top with cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and dancing, black-tie optional event, 5:30 to 11 p.m., Sheraton Overland Park, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, $125, mtaylor@shawneekschamber.com.

Overland Park Chamber EDC Honors Lunch 2018: Attend the luncheon as they recognize Overland Park’s business leaders, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Johnson County Community College, Regnier Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, $40 members, non-members $50, 913-491-3600 or emurray@opchamber.org.

First Friday Play Reading: “Fun and Lethal Games,” an area organization showcasing scripts written by area women, featuring Escape, 8 p.m., Uptown Arts Bar, 3611 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., $5, 816-363-4590.

Valentine’s Day Dance Fundraiser: Teamsters Hispanic Caucus of Kansas City invites you to attend, proceeds to benefit the scholarship fund, dinner from 6 to 8 p.m., dancing from 8 to 11:30 p.m., National Guard Armory, 100 S. 20th St., Kansas City, Kan., $15, 913-708-2168.

Networking for Professional Success: Efren Mojica of All About You Consulting will share insights and strategies on effective networking, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Blue Valley Library, 9000 W. 151 St., Overland Park, 913-826-4600.

Polsky Practical Personal Enrichment Series: Sustainable investing 101, Eric Dilts, Financial Advisor and Planning specialist for Morgan Stanley will discuss how to invest with a conscience without hurting your financial returns, reservations are requested, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Johnson County Community College, CoLab (OCB 100), free, 913-469-3835.

Polsky Practical Personal Enrichment Series: Socially Conscious Investing, does your personal investment portfolio reflect your core values, find out how it can, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, free, 913-469-3835.

Leawood Chamber of Commerce: Guest speaker Kathy Nelson, President & CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation, registration deadline Feb. 12, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, members $31.50, non-members $45, 913-498-1514 ext. 0 or deannag@leawoodchamber.org.

Read to a Dog: A relaxed, friendly session allows kids to practice their reading skills with a certified and well-behaved therapy dog as an audience, 4 to 5 p.m., Leawood Pioneer Library, 4700 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 913-826-4600.

Legislative Breakfast Series: The Overland Park Chamber designed the program to enhance communication and the exchange of information between the business community and the Johnson County state legislators, 7:30 a.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City-Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, 913-491-3600 or emurray@opchamber.org.

Paris of The Plains: Kansas City in the 1920s dance with the Grand Marquis band, learn how to tango along with other popular dance steps, 7 to 11 p.m., Museum Town Hall, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, $35 single, $40 couple, 913-248-2360.

This story was originally published January 25, 2018 at 11:53 AM with the headline "What’s happening in Johnson County."