Oct. 28 Community Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 29

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s 2010 Economic Forecast breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. in the Regnier Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park. To register, call (816) 374-5472 or visit www.kcchamber.com.

Johnson County Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, hosts a Word Village showcasing Afghanistan from 6 to 8 p.m. through stories, crafts, food and dance. For information, call 495-2400.

Soho 119, 4419 W. 119th St., Leawood, presents Day of the Dead art exhibit and charity shopping event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For details, call 338-5800 or visit www.soho-119.com.

The theater department at Shawnee Mission West High School, 8800 W. 85th St., Overland Park, presents “Wait Until Dark” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For tickets, call 993-7800.

Friday, Oct. 30

The American Red Cross offers flu shots from 8 to 10 a.m. at a public clinic at Blue Valley Recreation Center, 6545 W. 151st St., Overland Park. For details, call (816) 931-8400 or visit www.kcredcross.org/flu2009.

Mad Science of Booville is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood. The program features hands-on science activities. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com.

Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City, 5700 King St., Shawnee, presents Halloween activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For details, call 287-8888 or visit www.wonderscope.org.

Spook-N-Splash Pool Party is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Roeland Park Aquatics Center, 4843 Rosewood. There will be games and swim time. A prize goes to the most creative costume. To register, call 831-3359 or visit at www.jcprd.com.

Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St, Overland Park, hosts a free ballroom dance from 2 to 4 p.m. The event celebrates The Playboys band leader Roland Blackmar’s 80th birthday. To register, call 642-6410.

TLC for Children and Families’ United for Kids Gala, “Moonlight Masquerade,” kicks off from 5 to 6 p.m. with the Kansas City Chiefs All-Star Twilight Hour with local celebrities, followed by an auction, registration and cocktails at 6 p.m., and a banquet dinner at 7:30 p.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park. Register at www.kidstlc.org or call 764-2887.

Night of the Living Farm is from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park. For admission information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 897-2360.

Halloween Family Concert Fest begins at 6 p.m. in the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call 469-8500, ext. 4305.

Saturday, Oct. 31 

Mildale Farm Fall Fest is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 158-acre site, 38250 W. 199th St., in southwest Johnson County. Free activities for the public. For information, call 831-3355.

The Great Pumpkin event in downtown Overland Park, 80th and Santa Fe Drive, features live music from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. under the clock tower. Children can trick-or-treat at participating downtown merchants and the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty, hosts a pumpkin patch, games and crafts from 3 to 6 p.m. For details, visit www.downtownop.org.

Johnson County Museum of History, 6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee, presents Halloween Fun from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For details, call 715-2550.

Russell Stover Candies flagship store, 2814 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, hosts a Halloween party for children up to age 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Cedar Roe Library, 5120 Cedar, Roeland Park, hosts a Monster Mash party at 2:30 p.m. for children age 3 to 7. Prize for best costume. For information, 384-8590.

Olathe Station, 119th Street and Strang Line Road, hosts a trick-or-treat event at 3 p.m. The first 250 children will receive a free bag filled with coupons and goodies. At 4 p.m. there will be a costume contest outside Halloween Express. Outside PetSmart, children can play games for prizes and decorate pumpkins, which will be sold with proceeds going to charity.

Shawnee Mission South High School, 5700 W. 107th St., Overland Park, sponsors a haunted house and pumpkin patch, open to the public from 4 to 8 p.m. For information, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sunday, Nov. 1

The fifth annual Art Fest 2009 exhibit will be on display Nov. 1-22 at Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe. All pieces on display will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For information, call 894-3324.

A Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd. Register online at perfectweddingguide.com/kc.

Johnson County Park & Recreation District offers a public tractor-drawn hayride from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Shawnee Mission Park, behind The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road. The  ride will be followed by a campfire with apple cider and marshmallows. To sign up, call 831-3359.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

“It’s Alive! How Our Organs Work” is a wild science class presented by ventriloquist Steve Petra and Petra Puppets at 9:45 a.m. and noon Nov. 3 and 4 in Yardley Hall of the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College. The show features audience participation, illusions, original songs and music. For tickets, call 469-4445.

Theatre for Young America presents “Good Night Moon” at 10 a.m. Nov. 3-6, and at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City. For tickets, call 287-8888 or visit www.wonderscope.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 

Children’s musician Funky Mama performs at 10 a.m. at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty, Overland Park. The show is free and open to the public. For details, call 895-6390.

Animal Tales Storytimes are at 10 and 11 a.m. at Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Kansas Highway 7, Olathe, for children age 2 to 6. For information, call 764-7759.

“Making Wise Giving Choices” is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Johnson County Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park. Attendees will learn how to ensure their charity dollars are making a difference. For details, call 495-2400.

“It’s Alive! How Our Organs Work” is a science class presented by ventriloquist Steve Petra and Petra Puppets, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive. Admission is free. For information, call 339-6700, ext. 157.

Blue Valley Northwest High School Jazz Band performs at 7 p.m. at University of Kansas Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call 897-8400.

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