Johnson County Kansas

After many months of planning, Johnson County Library is beginning construction on its newest branch, the Merriam Plaza Library, co-located on a campus with the Merriam Community Center in the 6000 block of Slater Street.

A 50 Plus Valentine’s Day Lunch and Bingo event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program has a new lineup of lunch and learn series in 2023.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and is an excellent time to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam—the most effective way to test for glaucoma. It is also an excellent New Year’s resolution!

Johnson County Museumʼs popular Through Jan. 7 - “REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation” exhibit will close on Jan. 7.

Johnson County Department of Health and Environment wants to wish you a Happy New Year and show you a few ways that you can help the environment all year long by making green New Year’s Resolutions.

Food waste is a growing part of what ends up in the trash, and currently makes up 20% of the Johnson County landfill. Reduce your food waste in 2023 by composting your food scraps and waste.

Soil is the foundation of all gardening. Growing healthy plants starts with good soil for healthy root development.

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.