What’s happening in Johnson County
March 10
St. Paddy’s Oldies Tejano Dinner and Dance Fundraiser: Enjoy the sounds of Las Estrellas along with DJ Bobby C, dinner included (chili con carne, beans and rice), raffles and auctions, 7 to 11 p.m., Our Lady of the Angels School, 4232 Mercier St., Kansas City, Mo., $15, 913-927-2466 or 816-225-6128.
St. Pat’s Warm Up Parade: This year is themed “Charmed,” bring the entire family and enjoy a parade of Irish spirit and festivities, 2 p.m., Brookside Blvd. & 63rd St., Kansas City, Mo.
Flapper Fancies: Downtown Abbey Wardrobe accessories for the fashionable 1920s, the instructor will guide you through creating your personal selection and using patterns, prior sewing experience is a must, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Museum Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, $10, 913-248-2360.
March 11
Kansas City Jazz Vespers: Features Kelley Gant and En Masse, great music in a professional setting, 6 to 8 p.m., First Baptist Church of Kansas City, 100 W. Red Bridge Road, freewill offering.
March 13
American Promise Meeting: A nonprofit organization that seeks passage of a 28th Amendment to the Constitution to overturn Citizens United, local chapter, all are welcome to attend, 6 to 8 p.m., Corinth Library, 8100 Mission, Prairie Village, lalloyks@gmail.com.
Arts & Aging: KC workshop on dementia for museum professionals & volunteers, it will include information on museum dementia programs throughout the country, on how to to engage persons with memory loss and their caregivers in museum programs through awareness, understanding and sensitivity, reservations are required, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, 913-248-2360.
March 16
Enchilada Dinner: Bring the family for a wonderful meal that includes, cheese and onion enchiladas, proceeds to benefit the St. Joseph table and Holy Name society special projects assisting Guardian Angels church, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Hope School cafeteria, 1310 Westport Road, Kansas City, $7.50.
Lenten Fish Dinner: Baked and fried fish, pizza, macaroni and cheese and more, church benefit, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Church of The Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, $9.50 adults, $5 children, 913-681-3348.
March 16-17
5th Annual Blessed Dress Prom Boutique: Central United Methodist Church is hosting an event that provides free dresses for high school girls who are without resources, more than 2,000 new or gently used from sizes 0 to 26, all are welcome, donations of dresses, evening bags, jewelry, and cash are welcome year-round, 3 to 7 p.m. on March 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 17, Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., blesseddresskc@gmail.com.
March 16-18
“Freaky Friday”: Features a spunky cast of 30 teen accompanied by a live orchestra, Music Theatre Kansas City’s pilot production live performance of Disney’s “Freaky Friday,” 7 p.m., March 16, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., March 17-18, B&B Shawnee 18, 16301 Midland Dr, Shawnee, $8-$20, www.mtkc.org or www.bbtheatres.com.
March 20
Olathe Garden & Civic Club: Program on attracting pollinators to the garden, visitors welcome, 12:30 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe.
March 23
Lenten Fish Dinner: Baked and fried fish, pizza, macaroni and cheese and more, church benefit, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Church of The Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, $9.50 adults, $5 children, 913-681-3348.
Fish Fry: Bring the family to enjoy a lenten fish dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Agnes School Cafeteria, 5130 Mission Road, Roeland Park, 913-262-2400 or church@stagneskc.org.
March 24
Legislative Breakfast: Legislators will be in attendance to discus issues and offer the most current legislative updates, 7:30 to 9 a.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City-Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, $25 members, $30, 913-491-3600 or emurray@opchamber.org.
March 27
2018 State of the County Address & Luncheon: Join us to hear the annual update on Johnson County projects, priorities, and collaborative programs within the community, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, $35, 913-498-1514, ext. 2 or erine@leawoodchamber.org.
Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com
This story was originally published March 8, 2018 at 12:43 PM with the headline "What’s happening in Johnson County."