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Summer walk visits gardens
A summer walk throughout Meadowbrook Park’s native gardens is planned at 9 a.m. July 17 at the park, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village.
What’s the deal with ozone?
Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas, and Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties in Missouri, collectively make up the Kansas City “airshed” and work together to decrease air pollution. Kansas City, including Johnson County, has historically had problems with ozone — a common air pollutant identified by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Event offers fun, games for all ages
The opportunity to enjoy Gamin’ with the Grandkids will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Ave., Overland Park.
Tomatoes need midsummer care
With summer vegetable gardens now in the ground and producing, many looming potential issues may be on your mind when it comes to one of the more popular vegetable crops: tomatoes.
Shingles vaccines are available for uninsured
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three people in the United States will develop shingles (herpes zoster). Risk factors include having had chickenpox and getting older.
New billing portal opens at Wastewater
Johnson County Wastewater is launching a new online payment portal this summer that will make paying utility bills easier for residential and commercial wastewater customers.
JoCo Library resources are available for Book Groups
The Library will offer staff-facilitated Book Groups this fall at 11 of our 14 locations and online via Zoom, with discussions hosted each day of the week except Friday. Book Groups aren’t just for adults, either – the whole family can get involved with options for kids, tweens and teens.
Cover Story: Book group members - Reading is ageless
Why not join a book group? National Book Lover’s Day is Aug. 9!
Classes help tech confidence
Johnson County Park and Recreation District’ s 50 Plus Program offers several types of classes with a patient instructor in a supportive learning environment for aging adults to embrace technology involving basic computer and smartphone usage at navigating the internet and using social media.
History Plaza features signs, relics, capsules
The History Plaza at the Johnson County Square in downtown Olathe has been completed with informational signage on local history and relocation of some relics from Johnson County’s past.