Johnson County Park & Recreation District: Calendar of Events

Now Available	*JCPRD April - August 2012 Activities* Catalog Is Now Available** The JCPRD April - August 2012 Activities catalog listing over 1,000 programs, classes and events is now available on-line and in print. The Activities catalog, in print form, is available at all Johnson County libraries and at all JCPRD facilities. To view the current catalog on-line visit the Activities web page. If you'd like to recieve future issues of the catalog by mail, please complete a Mailing List Sign-Up Form. Address: All JCPRD offices and facilities and all Johnson County libraries Phone Number: (913) 438-7275

Mar 24 - Oct 31	KC's Passport to Adventure & Kick-off Gather your family and start an adventure at the 2012 Kansas City Passport to Adventure Kickoff! Join us from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. to visit booths and discover the treasures of local history, see live animals, and participate in hands-on activities. Then pick up your 2012 Passport to Adventure that you can take to area natural and historical sites and get stamped each time. Once you have completed the passport, turn it in to any participating site by October 31 to receive a special prize. For more information please call. Address: Bass Pro Shop, 18001 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO Phone Number: (913) 764-7759

May 19	Overnight Fishing at Shawnee Mission Park It’s time once again for fishing in the dark! Shawnee Mission Park will be open overnight for fishing only and park police officers will be on duty throughout the night. Before fishing, area anglers ages 16-64 will need to have a valid Kansas fishing license, a Johnson County Park and Recreation District fishing permit, and all appropriate boat tags, if applicable. For more information, call or visit the John Barkley Visitor Center in Shawnee Mission Park. Time: 11:00 PM To 05:00 AM Address: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 888-4713

May 19	Johnson County Sailing Society: Come Sail With Us All sailors and sailing enthusiasts are warmly welcome to join us for lunch along with the graduates of the Sailing I class. Bring your sack lunch, and afterwards you will have an opportunity to sail a variety of vessels while participating in water activities like mock races or a sailing scavenger hunt. If you are interested in watching or participating in the Sailing Society’s races, please call Nick Hockman for more information. Time: 12:00 PM To 01:00 PM Address: Shawnee Mission Park Lake, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas, 66219 Phone Number: (913) 268-5683

May 19	Poker Walk & Picnic at Kill Creek Park It’s time to get fit and have fun. Join us for a Poker Walk and a picnic lunch. Prizes will be given to the best and worst poker hands. During lunch you will see demonstrations of a variety of 50 Plus fitness classes. This event is just $15 per person. For more information or to register, please call. Registration deadline is May 11. Time: 10:00 AM To 02:00 PM Address: Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, Kansas, 66061 Phone Number: (913) 826-2860

May 19	JCPRD's Summertime Arts and Craft Show at the Merriam Turkey Creek Festival Bring the whole gang to beautiful Antioch Park to enjoy a free day of family fun. Activities include a petting zoo, food and craft vendors, and more! The Summertime Arts and Craft Show, sponsored by JCPRD, invites regional artists with original work featuring such work as drawings, paintings, sculptures, fiber arts, woodcarvings, jewelry, pottery and folk art. For more information, contact Sarah Lenahan at info@jcprd.com. Time: 10:00 AM To 05:00 PM Address: Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam, Kansas, 66202 Phone Number: (913) 826-3163

June 2	A Day in the Park at Shawnee Mission & Kill Creek Parks Join us for this free, day-long celebration of our community’s trails, parks and recreational spaces. There will be a wide variety activities for the entire family throughout Shawnee Mission Park and along the adjoining Streamway trail. There also will be free admission to the beaches at Shawnee Mission and Kill Creek parks, and free pedal boat and canoe rentals at the marinas in Shawnee Mission, and Kill Creek parks. The event is being held in conjunction with National Trails Day and coincides with JCPRD’s annual free fishing weekend when both Kansas and District fishing and boating permits are waived. For specific details on all the day’s activities and fun, please visit our A Day in the Park Special Events page. Time: 10:00 AM To 02:00 PM Address: Shawnee Mission & Kill Creek Parks Phone Number: (913) 831-3355

June 2	Paws in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park Beach Unleash your dog for a water party! Held in conjunction with our annual A Day in the Park event, Paws in the Park provides an opportunity for dog owners to enjoy Shawnee Mission Lake while swimming their pooch and participating in water activities. There also will be information shared by dog-related business from throughout the area. This dog-tastic event is free and pre-registration is not required. Be sure not to get stranded on the wrong beach – all the tail wagging will take place at the Shawnee Mission Park Beach, and not the beach in the Off-Leash Area. Please contact Kari for details. Time: 09:00 AM To 12:00 PM Address: Shawnee Mission Park Beach, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 831-3355

June 2 & 3	Free Fishing, Boating & Archery Weekend Take advantage of this annual permit-free weekend for fishing, boating (Shawnee Mission, Heritage and Kill Creek Parks only), and archery (Shawnee Mission Park only). This coincides with the State of Kansas’ “Free Fishing and Park Entrance Days” at state parks whereby state fishing permits are also waived. Fishing, boating, and archery permits will be waived in the designated JCPRD parks from 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. on these days only. Time: 05:00 AM To 11:00 PM Address: JCPRD's Antioch, Heritage, Kill Creek, Shawnee Mission, Stoll & Streamway Parks Phone Number: (913) 888-4713

June 7	50 Plus Travel Show Learn about exciting travel opportunities from worldwide adventures to fun day trips. Meet tour professionals who will answer questions and explain the advantages of traveling with 50 Plus. See presentations with stunning photos, trip overviews, and interesting facts about upcoming tours. Pick up trip brochures with prices, itineraries, transportation details, and policies. Call to RSVP for this free event. Time: 01:00 PM To 04:00 PM Address: Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 236-1246

June 8 - 10	“Sweeney Todd” (Rated R) at The Theatre in the Park The Theatre in the Park kicks off its 2012 season with Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime. Grab a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner and share an evening under the stars with family and friends! Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for youth (ages 4-10), and children 3 and under are free. Please keep in mind that this show is rated R and intended for mature audiences. The box office opens at 6:30, gates open at 7:30, and curtain is at 8:30. Visit the Theatre’s website at www.theatreinthepark.org for more details. Time: 08:30 PM Address: The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas, 66217 Phone Number: (913) 312-8841

June 8	Owls: Eyes of the Night at Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater Horned, Barred, and Screech owls make Ernie Miller Park their home. Meet three live owls as we discover more about these creatures of the night. This is the first of seven special Friday night programs to be presented at the outdoor facility this summer. A charge of $2.75 per person helps cover the cost of the programs. Children under two are free. In the event of inclement weather or excessive heat, the program will be held in the Ernie Miller Nature Center. For more information please call. Time: 07:00 PM To 08:00 PM Address: Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Highway 7, Olathe, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 764-7759

July 9	Overnight Fishing at Heritage Park Grab your fishing pole and lantern for the second overnight fishing opportunity of the summer! The park will be open for fishing only and park police officers will be on duty throughout the night. Before fishing, area anglers’ ages 16-64 will need to have a valid Kansas fishing license, a Johnson County Park & Recreation District fishing permit, and all appropriate boat tags, if applicable. For more information about overnight fishing program contact Billie Thompson, Community Relations Officer. Time: 11:00 PM To 05:00 AM Address: Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm, Olathe, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 888-4713

Jun 13	17th Annual In Step and In Shape Walk Celebrate summer at the In Step and In Shape Walk picnic. Enjoy a morning of walking the scenic trails in Shawnee Mission Park, a picnic lunch, vendors and fun activities. Don’t miss our special guest speaker. Enjoy door prizes and much more! This event is just $14 per person and you should sign up before May 25 to be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. Walk participants will need to check in at the Theatre Pavilion at 9 a.m. Time: 09:00 AM To 01:00 PM Address: The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas, 66219

June 14 - 17	“Sweeney Todd” (Rated R) at The Theatre at the Park Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime returns to the stage at The Theatre in the Park for encore performances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Grab a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner and share an evening under the stars with family and friends! Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for youth (ages 4-10), and children 3 and under are free. Please keep in mind that this show is rated R and intended for mature audiences. The box office opens at 6:30, gates open at 7:30, and curtain is at 8:30. Visit the Theatre’s website at www.theatreinthepark.org for more details. Time: 08:30 PM Address: Shawnee Mission Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 464-9420 or (913) 631-7050

June 14	Gnome Scavenger Hunt (All Ages) Gnomes galore! Bring your grandchild or form your own adult team of two and meet at the Gazebo in the park and join in the fun as we scavenge for 10 hidden little white bearded men. The team to find all of the gnomes first wins the Grand Prize. Several larger gnomes will hold gift certificates awarded to the team that reaches them first. This magical event is just $9 per team member. Cookies and refreshments served afterwards. Time: 01:30 PM To 03:30 PM Address: Santa Fe Commons Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas, 66204

June 15	Westward to Kansas! at Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater The year is 1855 and people are moving westward to Kansas for opportunity. Life is hard on the trail west. Meet pioneer woman Emily Thomas as she tells you stories of her travels in a covered wagon. Help do some chores at her campsite, enjoy a taste of some Johnny Cake off the fire and sing a song. This is the second of seven special Friday night programs to be presented at the outdoor facility this summer. A charge of $2.75 per person helps cover the cost of the programs. Children under two are free. Each program is approximately one hour in length, begins at 7 p.m. In the event of inclement weather or excessive heat, the program will be held in the Ernie Miller Nature Center. Call for more information. Time: 07:00 PM To 08:00 PM Address: Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater, 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe, Kansas, 66219 Phone Number: (913) 764-7759

June 16	Overnight Fishing at Kill Creek Park Grab your fishing pole and lantern for another overnight fishing opportunity! The park will be open for fishing only and park police officers will be on duty throughout the night. Before fishing, area anglers’ ages 16-64 will need to have a valid Kansas fishing license, a Johnson County Park & Recreation District fishing permit, and all appropriate boat tags, if applicable. For more information about the overnight fishing program, call Community Relations Officer, Billie Thompson. Time: 11:00 PM To 05:00 AM Address: Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, Kansas, 66061 Phone Number: (913) 888-4713

June 20	Animal Tales Storytime - Forest Critters at Ernie Miller Nature Center Who lives in the forest? Join us for this listen and learn activity for children ages two to six as we learn about forest critters. The 30-minute program features stories and a visit from a special animal friend. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost of the program to be paid at the site is $2 per person including adults. Pre-registration is not required. Time: 10:30 AM To 11:00 AM Address: Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North K-7 Highway, Olathe, Kansas, 66061 Phone Number: (913) 764-7759

June 22-24	“Legally Blonde” at The Theatre in the Park From screen to stage, The Theatre in the Park kicks off its second show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the heartwarming story of sorority star Elle Woods and her journey through Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Grab a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner and share an evening under the stars with family and friends! Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for youth (ages 4-10), and children 3 and under are free. The box office opens at 6:30, gates open at 7:30, and curtain is at 8:30. Visit the Theatre’s website at www.theatreinthepark.org for more details. Time: 08:30 PM Address: The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas, 66219

June 22	Snakes Alive at Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater Why is it that these creatures seem so terrifying? Could all the stories you have heard about snakes be true? See Kansas snakes as we explore the facts and fallacies of these legless wonders of the natural world. This is the third of seven special Friday night programs to be presented at the outdoor facility this summer. A charge of $2.75 per person helps cover the cost of the programs. Children under two are free. Each program is approximately one hour in length, begins at 7 p.m. In the event of inclement weather or excessive heat, the program will be held in the Ernie Miller Nature Center. Call for more information. Time: 07:00 PM To 08:00 PM Address: Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Highway 7, Olathe, Kansas, 66061 Phone Number: (913) 764-7759

June 22	JCPRD Special Olympics & Feed the Need Golf Tournament Join us for a terrific morning of golf during the JCPRD Special Olympics and Feed the Need Golf Tournament at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the JCPRD Rangers Special Olympics Team and Johnson County Feed the Need Program. Your tournament fee includes greens fee, golf cart, unlimited beverages & snacks and buffet lunch. Please check with your accountant to determine any applicable tax deductions. Fees: Individuals-$100, 4-Person Team-$375, Corporate Sponsorships available at $5,000, $1,000 & $450 - Hole sponsorships $250. Contact Linda Johnson to register for this program. Time: 08:00 AM Address: Heritage Park Golf Course, 16445 Lackman Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66062 Phone Number: (913) 894-3341

June 23	Overnight Fishing at Shawnee Mission Park Grab your fishing pole and lantern for another overnight fishing opportunity! The park will be open for fishing only and park police officers will be on duty throughout the night. Before fishing, area anglers’ ages 16-64 will need to have a valid Kansas fishing license, a Johnson County Park & Recreation District fishing permit, and all appropriate boat tags, if applicable. For more information about the overnight fishing program, call Billie Thompson, Community Relations Officer. Time: 11:00 PM To 05:00 AM Address: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas, 66219 Phone Number: (913) 888-4713

June 28- July 1	“Legally Blonde” at The Theatre in the Park Legally Blonde returns to The Theatre in the Park stage for an encore weekend on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Follow the heartwarming story of sorority star Elle Woods and her journey through Harvard Law. Grab a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner and share an evening under the stars with family and friends! Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for youth (ages 4-10), and children 3 and under are free. The box office opens at 6:30, gates open at 7:30, and curtain is at 8:30. Visit the Theatre’s website at www.theatreinthepark.org for more details. Time: 08:30 PM Address: The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Rd., Shawnee, Kansas, 66219

June 30	50 Plus Pickleball Tournament at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center JCPRD’s 50 Plus Program is hosting two Pickleball tournaments this summer! This first one at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, and a second one that will be held at New Century Fieldhouse on August 25. There will be awards presented in three divisions – Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. There’s an entry fee of $15, and T-shirts will be available for $5 and lunch for $6. This tournament has a five game guarantee. Register today with a barcode search for 6752. Time: 09:00 AM Address: Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell, Overland Park, Kansas