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Thursday, Jan. 7 Kansas Small Business Development Center at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, presents “Meet the Tax Man: Your Tax Responsibility to the State of Kansas,” from 8 a.m. to noon. To register, visit www.jccc.edu. Johnson County Library and Friends of the Library sponsor the Cabin Fever Used Book Sale scheduled for Jan. 7-9 at Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam, has been canceled due to the weather. For information, call 261-2319. Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa, presents a Twitter Bootcamp workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, visit www.ecjc.com. United Community Services hosts a public policy forum for human service providers and advocates from 3 to 5 p.m. at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village. Featured speakers are Sen. Tim Owens, Sen. John Vratil and Rep. Jill Quigley, who will share their insights on the upcoming legislative session and answer questions. For information, call www.ucsjoco.org. An exhibit featuring mixed media works by Ric Cummings and Yegiang Wang is on display at Irene B. French Community Center Gallery of Art, 5701 Merriam Drive, Merriam, through Feb. 6. An opening night reception is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 322-5550 or visit www.merriam.org/park/gallery.
Friday, Jan 8 Family Fun Night starts at 7 p.m. at Oak Park Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park. Storyteller Ryan Rosser uses words and music to awaken imagination and evoke heartfelt emotions and laughter. His stories are for all ages and composed of folklore and fairy tales from around the world, as well as some of his own creations. For information, call 752-8700. Prairie Village Arts Council presents a photography exhibit by Anne Nye. A reception will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the R.G. Endres Gallery, 7700 Mission Road. The exhibit will be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Jan. 29.
Saturday, Jan. 9 Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers a beginning guitar class for children age 7 to 15 at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays starting Jan. 9 at the Guitar Source, 11554 W. 95th St., Overland Park. Individual attention will be given to each student. Participants will learn finger styles, chord playing, and how to read tablature. Guitar rentals are available. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com. Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers Clay Creations for ages 6 to 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and Pottery Wheel Throwing for ages 10 to 15 from 11 a.m. Saturdays starting Jan. 9 at Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood. Materials are included in class cost. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com. Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers Action Heroes dance class for ages 4 to 7 at 9 a.m. Saturdays beginning Jan. 9 at Academy of the Arts, 5413 Martindale, Shawnee, and Academy of the Arts-Aspire, 9201 W. 133rd St., Overland Park. Participants will jump as high as the tallest building, run as fast as the wind, crawl like spiders and save the world. The program will build coordination and develop social skills while using up extra energy. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com. Girls age 5 to 8 can learn to dance like the hottest teen pop stars during Diva Pop Star, offered by Johnson County Park and Recreation District at noon Saturdays beginning Jan. 9 at Academy of the Arts, 5413 Martindale, Shawnee, and Academy of the Arts-Aspire, 9201 W. 133rd St., Overland Park. The class will teach basic jazz dance fundamentals and put them to popular music. No previous dance experience is necessary. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com. Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers an adult calligraphy class from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays beginning Jan. 9 at Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood. Participants will learn a versatile style of the alphabet, and should bring the following supplies: calligraphy pen and nibs with ink cartridges, paper, and ruler. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com. KC Weddings Bridal Spectacular is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd. The event includes more than 130 area vendors, samples, two fashion shows, bridal bouquet toss and prizes. Admission vouchers for $2 off are available at Dillard’s bridal registry locations. Purchase advance tickets and register to win an Allure designer gown from Bridal Extraordinaire at www.kcweddings.com. “Elementary My Dear Watson” is at 2 p.m. at Johnson County Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park. Participants age 12 to 18 will help the Baker Street Irregulars solve crimes like the best detective in literary history, Sherlock Holmes. For information, call 495-2400.
Sunday, Jan. 10 Tony Bowls prom fashion show is at 1 p.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd. The show, sponsored by Natalie M, will feature Blue Valley students modeling prom dresses and evening wear. Tickets are available at Natalie M, 12601 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, or at www.bvef.org. Proceeds benefit the Blue Valley Educational Foundation. Johnson County Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, presents “Creative Commons – A Writers’ Workshop” at 2 p.m. Participants in grades nine through 12 will be encouraged to write steadily, bring drafts for constructive response and provide feedback for their peers. All genres welcome. For information, call 495-2490. Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Kansas Highway 7, Olathe, presents Sunday Afternoon Nature Programs from 2 to 2:45 p.m. for all ages. The Jan. 10 program is “Owls: Eyes of the Night.” Participants will meet and learn about the great horned, barred and screech owls that make their homes in the park. For information, call 764-7759.
Monday, Jan. 11 Oak Park Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, presents Spanish Bilingual Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Families with children age 3 and older can enjoy stories, songs and fingerplay in Spanish and English. For information, call 752-8700. Basic Jewelry Bead Stringing for ages 16 and older is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Beadazzler, 7315 W. 80th St., Overland Park. Participants will pick their beads, design their bracelet, string the beads and learn to attach the toggle. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com. Teachers, librarians and anyone interested in children’s literature can read and discuss some of the best children’s picture books of 2009 and vote for their favorite for the “mock” Caldecott Medal at 6 p.m. at Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam. Criteria and information about the award can be found at www.jocolibrary.org/mockawards. A light supper will be provided. For ages 12 and older. For information, call 261-2300. Tuesday, Jan. 12 Parents wanting to enhance their preschooler’s learning skills now have a new option – Spanish Technology Classes: Dora the Explorer and Tech Tots – offered through Leawood Parks and Recreation Department. Classes start Jan. 12. The three-month program was created by Pam Harris, owner of Computer Explorers, and Suzy Escobar, director of Bi-Lingual Chiquitines Learning Center in Olathe. For more information, call 390-5525 or (816) 407-1100, or visit www.computerexplorers.com or www.bilingualchiquitines.com. Brenda Mott of Momtourage offers a class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Johnson County Museum of History, 6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee, for mothers, grandmothers and anyone who spends time with children. Participants will learn how to make the crafts; all materials provided. Admission is free; drop-in program, registration not required. For information, call 715-2550. Murder in the Afternoon reading group will discuss “The Various Haunts of Men” by Susan Hill at 1 p.m. at I Love A Mystery Bookstore, 6114 Johnson Drive, Mission. For details, call 432-2583 or visit iloveamystery.com. Johnson County AARP Chapter holds its January meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Covenant Church, 8801 Nall Ave., Prairie Village. Guest speaker will be Lynn Anderson, editor of “The Best Times.” Non-members welcome; refreshments will be served. For information, call 897-0740. Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, offers “Building a Healthy Soil” at 7 p.m. Participants will learn the secrets for successful gardening. To register, call 715-7000 or visit www.johnson.ksu.edu/classes. Kansas Citizens for Science presents “Chasing Lizards in Paradise: Biodiversity and Conservation?” with speaker Bob Powell, Avila University biology professor, at 7 p.m. at Coach’s Bar and Grill, 14893 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Powell will speak about his pursuit of amphibians and reptiles, worldwide threats to these and other organisms, and why we should care about biodiversity. For information, call 897-9630. Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers “How to Raise a Money-Smart Child” for ages 18 and older from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Roeland Park. Participants will learn how to start teaching a child or grandchild about financial goal setting, self-discipline and the basics of making wise money choices. The program is taught by financial adviser Drew Scianna of Edward Jones. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 13 Overland Park Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Wake-up is from 8 to 9 a.m. at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, 7540 W. 135th St. The event includes networking, food and drinks, and door prize drawings. To register by noon Jan. 12, go to www.opchamber.org. Kansas Small Business Development Center at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., presents a seminar on strategic business planning from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, visit www.jccc.edu. Johnson County Museum of History, 6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee, offers Pop ’n Play from 9 to 11 a.m. for 9-month- to 3-year-olds. Painting, drawing and music stations provide a creative outlet for children, and a sensory play station offers stimulation and improves fine motor skills. Drop-in program; maximum of three children per adult. Children must be supervised at all times and older siblings are welcome. Admission is free. For information, call 715-2570 or visit www.jocomuseum.org. Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers a beginning drawing class for ages 18 and older from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 13 at Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood. Participants will learn how to draw what they see using pencil, charcoal and pastels. Class size is limited to ensure individual attention and personal instruction. Students should bring 2-B and 4-B drawing pencils, an art gum eraser and a sketch book. To register, call 831-3359 or visit www.jcprd.com.
Thursday, Jan. 14 Computers: Intro to Social Networking class is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St, Overland Park. Participants will learn how to share information with friends and family through social networking sites Facebook and Twitter. Computer not required for class, but bringing a laptop will allow for hands-on learning. To register by Jan. 7, call 642-6410. Finance: Foundations of Investing class is from 7 to 8 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park. Participants will review key features of bonds, stocks, mutual funds, the importance of asset allocation and the impact of inflation on long-term goals. To register by Jan. 7, call 642-6410.
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