Johnson County Kansas

The Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive evening of fun and activities from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8.

History buffs and curious minds alike are invited to explore remarkable moments from the past during a Lunch and Learn event by Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department.

The Backyard Garden is a one-acre Extension Master Gardener demonstration garden located at the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center, just south of De Soto. In 2024, the garden celebrated 20 years of education, community connection and growing with purpose.

Two ghoul-ishly events offer a fun way to celebrate Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31.

Be sure you are ready to vote in the 2025 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, when voters will decide on local government representatives, including mayor, city council members and school board memberships.

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries receive an important document: the Annual Notice of Change letter. This correspondence from your health insurance company contains vital information about your healthcare coverage and costs for the upcoming year.

Back by popular demand.  Bonus Bingo will be played at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse.  9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village.

Staying healthy during flu season is important, especially if it’s hard to leave the house. That’s why the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is bringing flu and COVID  vaccinations directly to homebound residents.

Johnson County Library has launched a new and improved website to make your experience faster, simpler and more personalized. You’ll still find us at jocolibrary.org, and your account, browsing and checkout process remains the same — only now, everything is easier to access.

Utilizing input from hundreds of community members, the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging recently developed a comprehensive four-year plan. The 2026-2029 Area Plan on Aging was required by federal legislation known as the Older Americans Act.