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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 |
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 Despite cloudy skies and drizzle, people lined the streets Sunday as the Irish American Club of Johnson County and the Shawnee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee hosted the 28th Annual Shawnee St. Patrick’s Parade.
The parade, with the theme "Go The Green Mile For A Big Irish Smile," traveled along Johnson Drive through downtown Shawnee. The parade featured dozens of entries from businesses, community groups and organizations, schools and dance groups.
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Written by Jessica Marshall
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 |
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Thursday, March 18
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, offers Strong People orientation at 11 a.m. for participants age 70 and older to complete a summary information sheet, medical history, current health survey and informed consent form in preparation for the series, held April 1 through June 22. The classes are from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn nine exercises that increase strength, muscle mass, improve balance, flexibility, bone and joint health, and sense of well-being. To register, call 715-7000 or visit www.johnson.ksu.edu/classes.
Oak Park Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, hosts a Twilight Book Chat from 2 to 3 p.m. Youth ages 12 to 18 can talk about why they loved or hated the vampire romances, participate in trivia and enjoy snacks. For information, call 752-8700.
Around the World with Mysteries reading group discusses “The Maine Massacre” by Janwillem van de Wetering at 7 p.m. at I Love A Mystery Bookstore, 6114 Johnson Drive, Mission. For information, call 432-2583 or visit iloveamystery.com.
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Written by Linda Friedel
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 |
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 He shares the same story every time, the day he found his wife in a pool of blood.
"It lets people understand where I’m coming from," Bob Thurman, Counter Attactics founder, said.
Thurman’s Counter Attactics interactive safety training program is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at Woodside Health and Tennis Club, 2000 W. 47th Place, Westwood.
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Written by Jessica Marshall
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 |
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Curves locations will collect non-perishable items and monetary donations for food banks in the Kansas City area.
Members who donate a bag of groceries or make a minimum $30 donation in March will receive a reusable Curves grocery freezer bag. Non-members who make a minimum $30 donation through March 20 can join Curves for free.
For information, contact Curves of Overland Park, 9319 W. 87th St., 649-9900; Curves of Lenexa, 10121 Stevenson St., 393-3335; or urves of Prairie Village, 5340 W. 95th St., 381-6664. |
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 |
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Chef Matt Chatfield, from the Culinary Center of Kansas City, Overland Park, garnered top honors at the Taste of Elegance culinary competition held Feb. 23 at the Overland Park Marriott.
His winning entrée, Roast Pork Rack with Apricot Glaze, earned him the $1,000 prize and an invitation to compete in the national Taste of Elegance competition.
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 |
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At 54 pieces and 15 artists, the March gallery show featuring fabric art from the Fractured Fabric Society at Lenexa City Hall, 12350 W. 87th St., is the largest undertaken by the Lenexa Arts Council.
The society is an art-quilting guild whose members reside throughout the Kansas City metro area. The event is presented in honor of Women’s History Month.
Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on evenings when the building is open for City Council meetings.
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