Johnson County Kansas

The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing meals and making memories. For older adults, it’s also a time to pay special attention to your health so you can fully enjoy the celebrations.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program begins Dec. 26

Are you getting ready for holiday dinners with your family, friends and community groups? As you’re putting together the menu or selecting your favorite dishes, please remember that the fats, oils and grease left over belong in the trash and not down the drain.

Do you have questions about food, nutrition or food safety? Johnson County, K-State Extension is here to help!

All of the Heritage Park Dog Off-Leash Areas are now open, including a new small-dog area and the recently renovated larger dog area. Heritage Park is located at 16000 Pflumm Road in Olathe.

With the holidays around the corner, even the most avid gardening enthusiasts may not be focused on plants.

The Johnson County Museum’s popular Christmas display inside the All-Electric House is returning this year with a homemade twist.

The Lanesfield Historic Site, 18745 S. Dillie Road, Edgerton, is inviting residents of all ages to experience a traditional 1904 old-fashioned Christmas from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 13. It’s a free event.

In recent months, readers may have noticed a shift in focus on the topic of caregiving nationwide and a growing number of articles here in The Best Times. I have also had the privilege of participating in community events highlighting caregivers. This intentional focus reflects the ongoing need to raise awareness about the vital role – and growing number – of unpaid caregivers across the nation.

There’s a new kind of “reading” happening at Johnson County Library, and this one could save lives. Thanks to a partnership with the American Heart Association and HCA Midwest Health, blood pressure monitors are now available at 10 of the Library’s 14 branches.