County Manager's Office
Fall tasks prepare gardens for winter
With autumn on the not-so-distant horizon, many who don’t wish to carry their vegetable garden through the fall may be looking for recommendations on how to prepare it for winter, settling the garden for the season.
Staying protected: Essential immunizations to get this fall
Did you get the Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine last year? If so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you’re still protected and will not need another dose this fall.
September-October 2024
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Nurses can vaccinate homebound
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment ensures all residents, including those who are homebound, have access to essential health services like flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
On road in fall travels
Grab your sweaters and pumpkin lattes, and hop aboard Motorcoaches, because Johnson County Park and Recreation District 50 Plus Travel is ready to WOW you with travel opportunities this fall.
Applying for Permanent Advance Voting Status
Navigating the voting process can be challenging, especially for those with permanent physical disabilities or diagnosed permanent illnesses. Fortunately, there’s a convenient solution – Permanent Advance Voting Status.
Cars in the Park event set Oct. 19 at SM Park
Shine up your vintage or contemporary car, truck, hot rod or motorcycle because it is time to show them off at Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Cars in the Park Show at Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, in Shawnee Mission Park.
Event on Oct. 2 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Johnson County residents of all ages are invited on Oct. 2 to join a festive celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Nominees sought for aging award
The Johnson County Commission on Aging is seeking candidates for its 2024 Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award.
Programs wing it with nature
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department is partnering with the Ernie Miller Nature Center this fall to offer unique live-animal encounters and educational sessions on nature.