Johnson County Kansas

Johnson County Park and Recreation District observance of Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28 will extend to a Data Privacy Week with a series of classes on how to check privacy settings on all wireless devices and more in protecting personal information.

Johnson County residents can escape the cold weather in January and February and enjoy visiting popular destinations all over the country from the comfort of their armchair.

Volunteering can take many forms, but for the dedicated members of the Caring Hands Knitting Group, it means making hundreds of free hats throughout the year to distribute to those in need.

A 50 Plus Ring in the New Year event will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Dr.

A public bonfire bash, sponsored by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District, is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Meadowbrook Park, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village.

Winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. go into effect Nov. 1 for many Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks. The winter hours will stay in effect through Feb. 28.

If you’re pinching pennies this season, Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus programs offers way to stay active and connected for little to no money needed!

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program is ending the year with a lineup of fun holiday events!