Johnson County Park & Recreation District: Calendar of Events

Today	Theatre in the Park Tickets - On Sale Now! Get the lawn chairs and blankets ready for another fantastic season of great live, on stage talent offered to you at JCPRD's Theatre in the Park. Ticket purchasing is now available! This years production will include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Disney's High School Musical, The Wedding Singer and The Wizard of Oz. With our new and exciting ticket options, JCPRD is now offering even better and faster ways of purchasing your tickets. Visit our Theatre pages for details and we'll see you this summer for four of our great productions featuring many local talented artists and great musical performances at one of the best amphitheaters in the Kansas City area - JCPRD's Theatre in the Park. Address: The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas 66217 Phone Number: (913) 631-7050

July 2-5	Disney's High School Musical at The Theatre in the Park The Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on stage! Disney's High School Musical is a high energy show featuring the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes of East High. Come see all the fun with Troy, Gabriella and the rest of East High School's live on stage! For more show details, cast information, director bio, show times, season tickets, reserve seating, our NEW online ticket purchasing options, box office information, facility information and more, just visit the High School Musical theatre web page for details. Address: The Theatre In The Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 312-8841

July 4	The July 4th Splash 4 Cash event at Roeland Park Aquatic Center Our Splash 4 Cash at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center is an event were we place about $100 in change in different areas of the center's main pool for three different age groups. Each age group will have an opportunity to dive in and collect as many coins as possible. Contact between participants will be strictly prohibited. Age groups will be: toddlers to six years old, seven to nine year-olds, and ten to 12 years old. Normal RPAC admission costs will apply and admission for ages two and under is free. For more information about this event. Time: 12:30 PM Address: Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4843 Rosewood, Roeland Park, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 432-1377

July 4	No Fireworks Display in Shawnee Mission Park Due to budget constraints faced by the sponsoring cities of Lenexa and Shawnee, there will not be a fireworks display in Shawnee Mission Park this year.

July 7	JCPRD Recreation Committee Meeting The JCPRD's Recreation Committee meetings will be held at the District Administration Building in Shawnee Mission Park. For details about the agenda please view the agendas on our JCPRD Open Meetings web page. Time: 08:30 AM Address: JCPRD Administration Building at Shawnee Mission Park, 7904 Renner Rd, Shawnee, Kansas 66219 Phone Number: (913) 438-7275

July 7	JCPRD Administrative Service Committee Meeting JCPRD's Administrative Services Committee meeting will be held at the District Administration Building in Shawnee Mission Park. For details about the agenda please view the agendas on our JCPRD Open Meetings web page. Time: 08:30 AM Address: District Administration Building at Shawnee Mission Park, 7904 Renner Rd, Shawnee, Kansas 66219 Phone Number: (913) 438-7275

July 8	JCPRD Parks & Golf Courses Committee Meetings The JCPRD Parks & Golf Courses Committees will meet in the District Administration Building Boardroom at Shawnee Mission Park. Feel free to view the meeting Agenda and/or Board Report. Time: 08:30 AM Address: JCPRD District Admin. Building, 7904 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 438-7275

July 2009	Cancelled JCPRD Park Safety & Interpretation Committee Meeting Notice of Meeting Cancellation The JCPRD Park Safety & Interpretation (PS&I) Committee will NOT meet this June 8th in the District Administration Building Boardroom at Shawnee Mission Park. Feel free to view updates about the meeting Agenda and/or Board Report. Address: JCPRD District Admin. Building, 7904 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 438-7275

July 9	Trivia and Treats at Olathe 50 Plus Center Gather up your friends, grandkids or neighbors and join us to test your intellect with various questions. Tables of four compete for ten rounds with ten questions per round. Answer enough trivia questions correctly and you may win a prize for you and your team. Enjoy delicious refreshments. Time: 02:00 PM Address: Olathe 50 Plus Center, 311 E. Park, Suite A, Olathe, Kansas 66061 Phone Number: (913) 782- 1878

July 9-12	Disney's High School Musical at The Theatre in the Park The Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on stage! Disney's High School Musical is a high energy show featuring the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes of East High. Come see all the fun with Troy, Gabriella and the rest of East High School's live on stage! For more show details, cast information, director bio, show times, season tickets, reserve seating, our NEW online ticket purchasing options, box office information, facility information and more, just visit the High School Musical theatre web page for details. Address: The Theatre In The Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 312-8841

July 10	Animal Clues: Ernie Miller Amphitheater Program Learn how to identify tracks, scent, and other animal signs and figure out what the animals were doing long after they are gone. Learn how to "walk like the animals." A number of different animals furs will be available to touch and a special animal guest will also be present. Bring the family to JCPRD's Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater on Friday evenings during for a educational and entertaining program. This program is designed for all ages. A charge of $2.50 per person helps cover the cost of the programs; children under two are free. Time: 07:00 PM Address: Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater, 909 N. Highway 7, Olathe, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 764-7759 & (913) 831-3355

July 12	25th Annual Shawnee Mission Triathlon The 25th Annual Shawnee Mission Triathlon regular course consists of a .62 mile swim, followed by an 18 mile bike, and a 4.5 mile run in Shawnee Mission Park. The short course consists of a .31 mile swim, followed by a 9 mile bike, and a 2.4 mile run. Team categories include: men, women, coed, family, and corporate. This event is limited to 700 entries and typically fills three weeks prior to race day. Early registration is strongly encouraged. For more details, to register online, to download event brochures, and for registration forms (available in mid-May) visit the JCPRD's Shawnee Mission Triathlon race web page. If you are interested in volunteering for this event please call (913) 236-1231. Time: 07:00 AM Address: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Rd, , Shawnee Kansas Phone Number: (913) 236-1231 or (913) 831-3359

July 17	Owls – Eyes of the Night: Ernie Miller Amphitheater Program Great Horned, Barred and Screech owls make Ernie Miller Park their home. Join two live owls and us as we discover more about these creatures of the night. Bring the family to JCPRD's Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater on Friday evenings during for a educational and entertaining program. This program is designed for all ages. A charge of $2.50 per person helps cover the cost of the programs; children under two are free. Time: 07:00 PM Address: Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater, 909 N. Highway 7, Olathe, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 764-7759 & (913) 831-3355

July 17	Luau Pool Party at Roeland Park Aquatic Center Aloha! Bring your kids and grandkids for an afternoon luau at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center. Everyone will enjoy lunch, games and the chance for prizes at this day in the sun. Children and adults alike will get the opportunity to swim in the main pool, jump off the diving boards, slide down the slides or just wade in the zero depth entry pool. Escape from the stress of life and join us in paradise! 1-2 This 2 hour event is only $7 for adults and children over 12, $5 for children 12 and under and FREE for children 2 and under. Time: 10:00 AM To 12:00 PM Address: Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4843 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 432-1377 & (913) 831-3359

July 18	Overnight Fishing at Kill Creek Park Another JCPRD first - overnight fishing at Kill Creek Park. Get the kids and the rest of the family together for some great JCPRD fishing memories! Pack up the fishing gear, lanterns and a bunch of snacks for another great JCPRD Overnight Fishing event at a new location! The park will remain open after 11 p.m. for fishing only. Remember, 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. Our park police will be on duty throughout the night for your safety. For more information about overnight fishing program call Mike Ray, Superintendent of Park Safety & Interpretation. Time: 11:00 PM Address: Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, Kansas 66061 Phone Number: (913) 888-4713

July 23	Spring Walkabout at Antioch Park Parents and children, ages 3 & up, come and join us explore the wonders of Spring on the trails through JCPRD's scenically beautiful Antioch Park. Along the way we will look for clues to help us guess the name of the book we will read at the end of our journey. Along with our story we’ll have a snack, sip some juice and enjoy the outdoors on a beautiful Spring day. Each session will feature a different story and theme. Register by phone or via our on-line Activities web catalog. Time: 01:00 PM Address: Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 831-3355

July 24	Wildlife Webs: Ernie Miller Amphitheater Program Untangle the web of Kansas wildlife as you discover food chains from the forest, pond, and prairie. These food chains will come alive as you meet and learn about a member of each food chain. Learn what the animals eat and who eats them. Bring the family to JCPRD's Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater on Friday evenings during for a educational and entertaining program. This program is designed for all ages. A charge of $2.50 per person helps cover the cost of the programs; children under two are free. Time: 07:00 PM Address: Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater, 909 N. Highway 7, Olathe, Kansas

July 25	Overnight Fishing at Shawnee Mission Park Pack the kids up, grab the fishing gear, the lantern and snacks for another great JCPRD Overnight Fishing event at Shawnee Mission Park. The park will open after 11 p.m. for fishing only and park police 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 about overnight fishing program call Mike Ray, Superintendent of Park Safety & Interpretation. Time: 11:00 PM Address: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 894-3385

July 25	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 about this FREE event. Time: 12:00 PM To 01:00 PM Address: Shawnee Mission Park Lake, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 268-5683

July 29	Health and Wellness Day & Matt Ross Community Center Join JCPRD's 50 Plus Program and the City of Overland Park for this day of health and wellness. Guest speakers, health screenings, nutritional information, free swim time, something for everyone! Bring the kids and grandkids! Tour the facility and see what your friends and neighbors have been talking about. Donate blood at the blood bank between 11 and 4. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments preferred by calling Kristina Stanley or sign up online at www.esavealifenow.org using sponsor code: mattross. End the day with a free indoor concert at 6:30 pm featuring: Funky Mama. For more information, please call. Time: 11:00 AM Address: Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty, Overland Park, Kansas 66204 Phone Number: (913) 895-6391 or (913) 642-6410

August 8 & 9	The Great American Family Campout at Shawnee Mission Park What could be better than a overnight family campout in JCPRD's Shawnee Mission Park? Whether you are an experienced camper or just looking for an activity to share with your family, this is your opportunity to sleep under the stars in the safety of the largest park in Johnson County. In addition to spending a night under the stars in Shawnee Mission Park, you will receive passes for admittance to Shawnee Mission Park Beach and pedal boat rental, and receive tickets to The Theatre in the Park’s production of Disney's The Wizard of Oz. As a special bonus, you will receive early admittance to the show, as well as the opportunity to attend a meet-and-greet with some of the cast in the show. Campers will need to bring their own camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc.). Saturday evening dinner is not provided. Community grills are available at Shelter 2. Donuts, juice, and milk will be provided Sunday morning. Early registration is recommended, space is limited. Register by phone or walk-in. For more details please view the JCPRD Great American Campout web page. Time: 02:00 PM Address: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Rd., Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 831-3359 or (913) 236-1250

August 8	Munchkin Muffin Morning Sing Along at The Theatre in the Park Munchkins from the Merry Old Land of Oz will be taking over the stage at The Theatre in the Park on Saturday morning and you’re invited to join in the fun! We’ll be singing songs from the family classic “The Wizard of Oz,” dancing along the yellow brick road. We’ll enjoy mini muffins and lemon drop lemonade as a special treat and parents will have lots of opportunities to take pictures. Pre-registration and a fee of $6 per child is required and space on stage is limited, so please sign up early. Time: 10:00 AM To 11:00 AM Address: The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 831-3359 or (913) 631-7050

August 22	Overnight Fishing at Kill Creek Park It's the second overnight fishing date at Kill Creek Park. Get the kids and the rest of the family together for more great JCPRD fishing memories! Pack up the fishing gear, lanterns and a bunch of snacks for another great JCPRD Overnight Fishing event at a new location! The park will remain open after 11 p.m. for fishing only. Remember, 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. Our park police will be on duty throughout the night for your safety. For more information about overnight fishing program call Mike Ray, Superintendent of Park Safety & Interpretation. Time: 11:00 PM Address: Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, Kansas 66061 Phone Number: (913) 888-4713

August 22	1st Annual Cars in the Park Car Show Shine your car, truck, hot rod or motorcycle because it is time to show it off at JCPRD's Cars Park Car Show! Arrive in style at Theatre in the Park. This is an all ages’ event. Entertainment includes music and dance as well as the activities in Kid’s Alley and the model car contest. There will be plenty of concessions not to mention amazing door prizes and the 50/50 pot. All car show/model car participants must be registered and on-site by noon to be judged. Awards will be given out promptly at 3 pm. Following the awards ceremony at 4 pm, we will conclude the show by taking a cruise through beautiful Shawnee Mission Park. This is a rain or shine event! Pre-registration will be accepted up to August 1. After August 1, registration will be accepted up to and on the day of the show. All proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics/Special Populations department of JCPRD. This event is free for spectators. For more information, please call Justin Chesser. Time: 08:00 AM To 04:00 PM Address: The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913)-909-1875

August 29	Overnight Fishing at Shawnee Mission Park Pack the kids up, grab the fishing gear, the lantern and snacks for another great JCPRD Overnight Fishing event at Shawnee Mission Park. The park will open after 11 p.m. for fishing only and park police 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 about overnight fishing program call Mike Ray, Superintendent of Park Safety & Interpretation. Time: 11:00 PM Address: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 894-3385

September 12	Olathe Medical Center Women’s Triathlon at Kill Creek The 2nd annual Olathe Medical Center Women’s Triathlon and Expo at Kill Creek Park is sure to be another great event. The race will consist of a .31 mile (500 meter) swim, followed by a 10.6 mile bike and a 2.6 mile run. Teams can consist of two or three person teams in these categories, family, friends, corporate, and club. This event is limited to 350 participants so early registration is strongly encouraged. For details about the event including registration forms, event brochures, and on line registration, please visit our Olathe Medical Center Triathlon race web page or contact our registration department or race coordinator, Chad Tower. If you are interested in volunteering for this event please call (913) 236-1231. Time: 07:30 AM Address: Kill Creek Park, 33159 W. 117th Street, Olathe, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 831-3359 or (913) 236-1231

October 3	The 14th Annual Kids Klassic Event at Heritage Park The 14th Annual Kids’ Klassic consists of a 5k (3.1 mile) Run/Walk, a 2 mile-Run/Walk, and a ½-mile fun run/walk. This event is open to kids of all ages, and grown-ups, too! Participants can run or walk with their child, a friend’s child or a neighbor's child! This event is open to kids of all ages, and grown-ups, too! Early registration is advised. This entire event will take place within beautiful Heritage Park. The Kids Klassic is a benefit event for the Jordan Lee Brooks Scholarship Fund. Brooks was a student at Briarwood Elementary School who suffered from asthma and finally succumbed to the disease in the summer of 1998 at the age of nine. For registration forms and other details visit our Kids' Klassic special events web page. Time: 09:00 AM Address: Heritage Park, 16050 Plumm Rd, Olathe, Kansas Phone Number: (913) 831-3359