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June 2023
Getting Your Ducks in a Row — Reimagining and Reorganizing Your Organization
Overland Park, KS 66211
The Region 7 Head Start Association (R7HSA), representing early childhood programs across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is bringing the World’s Largest Rubber Duck to Overland Park, KS, as a feature of their 2023 Conference. Monday, June 12th at 4:30pm will be the official Duck Launch Ceremony, and Overland Park, KS Mayor Curt Skoog will be onsite to Welcome the Duck to Overland Park! The conference will address Head Start’s ongoing workforce crisis. A 2023 National Head Start Association survey…
Find out more »Unplugged: Ditching the Dating Apps for Good!
An event every week that begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, repeating until July 17, 2023
Unplugged: Ditching the Dating Apps For Good is an educational series designed to help singles find and maintain lasting love. Space is limited - Register today! Save $150 on this event by becoming a Smitten Singles Premier Member. Unplugged: Ditching the Dating Apps for Good is a 5-week course that will help you take control of your dating life and find and maintain meaningful connections offline. In this course, you will learn from experienced relationship coaches and experts who will…
Find out more »July 2023
Book Club: Butterfly People
Kingsville, MO 64061 United States
Book Club: Butterfly People Saturday, July 29 | 10-11 a.m. $34 | $15 for members Education Building Join archivist and librarian, Savannah Lore, for our quarterly book club featuring Butterfly People by William Leach. Attendees will enjoy a lively discussion of the book while enjoying donuts and drinks. Festival of Butterflies admission and parking ($19) is included in the price of the book club ticket.
Find out more »August 2023
Exploring Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’
South Independence, MO 64055 United States
Join the Tolkien Society for an examination of Frank Herbert’s creative process in the science fiction classic Dune. We’ll explore the book’s themes and commentaries on ecology, messiahs, and other topics as well as discuss Denis Villeneuve's recent film adaptation.
Find out more »September 2023
Flour Power: The History of the Tortilla
South Independence, MO 64055 United States
Location: Mid-Continent Public Library – South Independence Branch: 13700 E. 35th St. South, Independence, MO 64055 The flour tortilla that wraps your favorite burrito has a rich and complicated history. Join Gene Chavez for a culinary journey that follows Mexican immigration throughout the American Midwest and reveals the origins of this humble but important staple. Then take part in a tortilla-rolling contest.
Find out more »Garden Tea at Powell Gardens
Kingsville, MO 64061 United States
Experience botanically inspired teas at Powell Gardens. On the Second Saturday of each month (March to October), enjoy a champagne tea service complete with sparkling wine, botanical tea, and a selection of sweet and savory treats. A staff member will give a short botanically focused presentation. Tea dates are September 9 and October 14 in 2023.
Find out more »October 2023
Garden Tea at Powell Gardens
Kingsville, MO 64061 United States
Experience botanically inspired teas at Powell Gardens. On the Second Saturday of each month (March to October), enjoy a champagne tea service complete with sparkling wine, botanical tea, and a selection of sweet and savory treats. A staff member will give a short botanically focused presentation. Tea dates are September 9 and October 14 in 2023.
Find out more »Blood Bag Sangria Class
Weston, MO 64098
We love sangria. You love sangria. Let’s make some sangria together! During this incredible, interactive class, you’ll learn all about making the perfect sangria. We’ll guide you through recipes so you can construct your own custom sangria from a wide variety of components and you’ll even take home two blood bags of your very own Sangria! This class includes three free wine samples, a full evening of instruction, take-home recipe cards, and two bags of your DIY sangria. Happens on…
Find out more »March 2024
Senior Truth Series: The Truth About Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Overland Park, KS 66213 United States
Senior Truth Series: The Truth About Alzheimer’s and Dementia Explore effective and compassionate long-term planning strategies tailored to the unique challenges posed by dementia. Our panel of experts will guide you through the process, providing a roadmap for navigating the complexities of the future. March 20, 2024 10:00am - 11:30 am Tomahawk Ridge Community Center 11902 Lowell Ave Overland Park, KS 66213 Register for the March 20th seminar HERE About Senior Truth Series: These free, monthly seminars…
Find out more »April 2024
Senior Truth Series: The Truth about Avoiding Scans
Overland Park, KS 66213 United States
Senior Truth Series: The Truth about Avoiding Scans Scammers utilize public property information to take advantage of responsible property owners. Learn to detect and avoid homeowner-related scams at this 90-minute panel event. April 24, 2024 10:00am – 11:30 am Tomahawk Ridge Community Center 11902 Lowell Ave Overland Park, KS 66213 Register for the April 24th seminar HERE About Senior Truth Series: These free, monthly seminars are called the Senior Truth Series. They were started by Julie Spaulding, a former middle…
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