County Manager's Office
Website offers cool advice
Johnson County Government has launched an extreme heat web guide webpage on https://www.jocogov.org/ that offers details on how to stay cool and avoid heat-related illness.
Workshops set on chronic conditions
A six-week Living with Chronic Conditions workshop series begins Sept. 1 at the Lenexa Senior Center, 13420 Oak St.
Concert features Grand Marquis
A free Evening in the Park concert, featuring the Grand Marquis, Jazz and Blues Band is scheduled at 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Shawnee Mission Park.
Live Well Age Well set Sept. 14
Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program is excited to bring Live Well Age Well back to an in-person event on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
File of Life form helps in time of emergency
Johnson County MED-ACT is prepared to respond to your home any time you are faced with sudden illness or injury, but have you done everything you can to prepare?
Webinar details hypertension, heart health
Alan Forker, MD, will discuss “Hypertension and Heart Health” in the next online health “Doc Talk” webinar series centering around high blood pressure (hypertension).
Museum opens King Louie, collections exhibits
Just in time for summer, Johnson County Museum has opened two new temporary exhibits in the Johnson County Art & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
Olathe Towers is new site for congregate meals
Johnson County Aging & Human Services has announced the opening of a new congregate dining site for older adults.
Summer walks connect with nature
This summer, Johnson County aging adults are invited to enjoy nature while squeezing in steps for the day with Johnson County Park and Recreation District 50 Plus by walking along paved and natural trails adorned with butterflies, birds and blooms.
Think twice on using insecticides
Who doesn’t love nature? Strolling along the paths, playing in the parks or just relaxing in your backyard, the Kansas City area has a variety of great places to sit back and take in the many sights and sounds.