July 2024 TownTalk

On the cover: Lenexa’s Legler Barn Museum and Depot and surrounding campus feature many interesting ways to explore the city’s history. Inside the museum, you’ll find historical artifacts like the above mailboxes. Learn more on page 6. Cover photo by Jeanie Webster. Photo above by Nancy Armstrong.

CONTACT US

City Hall

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday

913.477.7500

17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

913.477.7725

AskComDevel@lenexa.com

Building permits, licenses (business, pet, rental, etc.), code violations, new development, engineering, right of way, traffic management, planning, zoning

CITY ADMINISTRATION

CityClerk@lenexa.com

HUMAN RESOURCES

HumanResources@lenexa.com

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications@lenexa.com

Parks & Recreation

Programs and classes, festivals and events, park maintenance, facility and shelter rentals, pools (see pg. 22 for facility hours and locations)

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Friday

913.477.7100

17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Police Department

Crime prevention and incident response, police reports, animal control, traffic safety, vacation house watch, school resource officers

913.477.7301 (non-emergency)

12500 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Fire Department

Fire prevention and incident response, burn permits, first aid training, fire extinguisher training, fire inspections

913.888.6380 (non-emergency)

Administrative office: 9620 Pflumm Rd.

Municipal Court

Pay a ticket, court record search, victims’ rights

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday

913.477.7600

12400 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Municipal Services

Street repair and maintenance, street lights, snow and ice removal, stormwater drainage

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday

913.477.7880

7700 Cottonwood St.

TownTalk is published six times a year by the City of Lenexa. Please send questions or comments to communications@lenexa.com. Lenexa.com/TownTalk

3 Upcoming events

5 Ad Astra Pool project • Pool hours • Art shows

6 Legler Barn Museum

7 2025 Recommended Budget

8 Employee of the Year

9 Donate plastic bags and bandages

10 Lenexa Justice Center

12 Fire hydrants 101

13 Special Use Permits and proposed homeless shelter

16 Little Mill Creek Trail construction • Playground Passport • Paddleboards

17 Cedar Station Park • Emergency location app

18 Farm to Fork collaboration

20 Farmers Market

21 Recreation Program Guide

UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY–SEPTEMBER IN THE CITY OF FESTIVALS

Paw-triotic Pet Parade

June 29, 9 a.m.–noon, Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.

Celebrate Independence Day with this fun, festive, pet-friendly event featuring strutting mutts in costume, pop-up vendors selling pet-related products and treats for humans and dogs alike. Parade begins at 11 a.m. LenexaPublicMarket.com/PetParade

Community Orchestra Concerts

June 29, July 20, and Aug. 10, 7 p.m., Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, 12701 W. 67th St., Shawnee

Enjoy free classical performances by the Lenexa Community Orchestra, an ensemble of volunteer musicians led by conductor Richard Ryan. A free program of the Lenexa Arts Council. Presented by EverFast Fiber Networks. Lenexa.com/Orchestra

Freedom Run

July 4, 7 a.m., Old Town Lenexa, Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive

Start your Independence Day off with a fun, family-friendly 5K or 10K race! Runners, walkers and strollers are welcome, and both courses are USATF-certified. Save $6 and sign up before July 2. Fee includes T-shirt. Presented by EverFast Fiber Networks. Lenexa.com/FreedomRun

Community Days Parade

July 4, 10 a.m., Old Town Lenexa, Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive

Gather the family, invite the neighbors or friends, pick up grandma or grandpa and join us for a patriotic parade through historic Old Town Lenexa. This annual hometown tradition draws thousands and is a great way to celebrate our nation’s independence. Presented by EverFast Fiber Networks. Lenexa.com/Parade

Teddy Bear Picnic

July 13, 8:30–9:15 a.m., Lenexa Farmers Market, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Have the kids bring their favorite teddy bear and blanket for a special picnic. Enjoy music, dancing, story time, a teddy bear parade and sweet treats. Free. Lenexa.com/FarmersMarket

Food Truck Frenzy

July 20, 5–9 p.m., Old Town Lenexa, Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive

Feast on a variety of cuisines from area food trucks and enjoy live music by local performers. Limited seating is available; feel free to bring a chair. See the lineup of food trucks at Lenexa.com/FoodTruckFrenzy.

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Moonlight Bike Ride

July 20, 10 p.m., Old Town Lenexa, Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive

Cyclists travel across Lenexa on an 11mile, closed-course nighttime ride from Old Town through the Meritex caves. Participate in the “Light the Night” bicycle decorating contest at 9:30 p.m. and eat pancakes after the ride for $7. Fees are $30/adult and $20/kids 13 and under. Lenexa.com/BikeRide

Kid Makers Market

July 27, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.

Shop from an array of goods made by local youth and support the creative endeavors of the next generation. LenexaPublicMarket.com/KidMakers

Movie in the Pool: “Moana”

July 26, Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; movie begins around 9:15 p.m., Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center, 8801 Greenway Ln.

Enjoy a movie under the stars! Registration is required; opens June 28. Free for outdoor pool members. $9/residents; $12/non-residents. Lenexa.com/PoolMovie

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Paws in the Pool

Aug. 8, 4:30–7:30 p.m., Ad Astra Pool, 8265 Maurer Rd.

Bring your furry four-legged friends for a plunge in Ad Astra Pool. It’s the one day a year when dogs can splash and swim at our pool paw-ty!

Lenexa.com/Paws

Tiny Tot Triathlon

Aug. 24, 9–11 a.m., Little Mill Creek Park, 7898 Cottonwoood St.

Kids will love the challenge of biking, running, and racing down an inflatable water slide on their way to the finish line! Beginner and intermediate courses are available, and everyone gets a medal at the finish line. Registration is $7. Lenexa.com/TinyTotTri

Spinach Festival

Sept. 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway and Lackman Road

This family-oriented festival is packed with food, entertainment, contests, live music, hands-on activities, art and craft vendors and a spinach recipe contest. Free admission. Lenexa.com/Spinach

Swingin’ for a Scholarship Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

Sept. 20–21, Bois d’Arc Park, 88th Terrace and Lackman Road

Adult players of all skill levels will go paddle to paddle during this twoday tournament at Lenexa’s outdoor pickleball complex. All participant entry fees and donations support the Lenexa Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program. Fee is $25 per player per category. Lenexa.com/PBF

Outdoor Concert Series

Sept. 15, and 22, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway and Lackman Road

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and your own picnic and enjoy a variety of music at the Grand Pavilion.

Sept. 15: Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra

Sept. 22: Fast Times

A program of the Lenexa Arts Council. Free admission. Presented by EverFast Fiber Networks.

Lenexa.com/Concerts

POOL HOURS & LOCATIONS

Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center

8801 Greenway Ln.

Daily hours through Aug 11: noon–8 p.m.

Hours Aug. 12–Sept. 1: Friday: 4–8 p.m.

Saturday–Sunday: noon–8 p.m.

Sept. 2: noon–6 p.m.

Flat Rock Creek Pool 13120 W. 103rd St.

Ad Astra Pool

8265 Maurer Rd.

Daily hours through Aug. 4 noon–7:30 p.m.

AD ASTRA POOL HELP REIMAGINE

The next time you’re planning a trip to Ad Astra Pool, put your thinking cap on along with your swimsuit. This pool will be rebuilt next year, and we need the community to help envision the designs for the future facility.

Ad Astra was built in 1988 at Maurer Road and 83rd Street. Since the pool opened, it’s experienced numerous structural problems and maintenance challenges. In 2021, Lenexa completed an aquatics study that resulted in the City Council voting to keep a public pool open at Ad Astra Park. Due to worsening conditions, the pool will need to be totally rebuilt to stay in operation.

CITY HALL ART GALLERY SHOWS

The Lenexa Arts Council curates free rotating art shows at the City Hall gallery. Shows are open daily. Lenexa.com/ArtGallery

Gathered Treasure

July 9–Aug. 11; Reception: July 11, 6 p.m.

Lori Stanziola revels in the use of graphic shapes and patterns to create richly layered works from hand-carved blocks. Her work depicts patterns, constants and rhythms present in land, flora and food that serve to evoke emotions and shared experiences.

Lenexa Artists’ Show

Aug. 13–Sept. 29; Reception: Aug. 22, 6 p.m.; Apply through July 8

Check out hometown talent. This juried annual show highlights the work of Lenexa artists in a variety of subjects and media.

In 2025, the Ad Astra Pool campus will be demolished, and a new pool that’s sized and programmed to best serve the surrounding neighborhoods will be built. The project also includes a new bathhouse and concessions, park restroom, parking lot reconfiguration, improvements to Ad Astra Park, and public art. Details about the pool’s amenities and programming will be decided through robust public feedback. At community meetings later this summer, you can weigh in on conceptual designs for the new Ad Astra Pool. Watch for meeting dates and other project updates at Lenexa.com/PoolProject.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

Spinach Festival

Sept. 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

Art, fine craft and antique vendors are invited to apply for this annual outdoor festival. Booths are $75 through June 30; $95 July 1–Aug. 2. Lenexa.com/Spinach

Place of Peace Veterans Art Exhibit

Oct. 29–Nov. 24, City Hall Art Gallery

U.S. military veterans — from all military branches and artistic levels — are invited to submit up to four pieces of art for consideration in this new show by Sept. 1. Learn more at Lenexa.com/ArtGallery.

Peace Poles Community Art Project

A series of poles designed by community members and adorned with original art and messages of peace are on display at Black Hoof Park this summer. The purpose of this free outdoor exhibit is to inspire peace, hope, creativity and community involvement. Organized in partnership with the Lenexa Arts Council and the Lenexa Rotary Club. Lenexa.com/PeacePoles

PEEK INTO THE PAST AT LEGLER BARN MUSEUM & DEPOT

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park is packed with lively attractions: a splashy new pool, winding trails, a thrilling new skate park, sport courts and some of Lenexa’s most unique playgrounds. On the far eastern side of the park, you’ll find a quieter campus where you can explore Lenexa’s rich history.

The centerpiece of Lenexa’s historical complex is the Legler Barn Museum, the city’s heritage museum. This limestone barn was built by the Legler family in 1864 near 95th Street and Quivira Road and moved to Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in 1983. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also schedule a group tour.

This picturesque site around the barn features an herb garden tended by volunteers, public art, and several other historical attractions:

• An original waiting station from the Strang Line, an electric streetcar line that traveled through Lenexa from Olathe to Kansas City starting in 1908, sits next to a retired caboose.

• The Lenexa Train Depot, built in 1913, moved to the historical complex in 1987 from its original location in Old Town near Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive. Inside, you’ll find railroad and other transportation-themed artifacts.

• A replica of the original 1900s bandstand gazebo that once stood on the corner of Haskins and Walnut Streets (the site of the current Lenexa Community Center) can be rented for small special events.

DOWNLOAD THE SUNFLOWER SUMMER APP TO EXPLORE MORE KANSAS DESTINATIONS

Spend your summer break discovering more than 200 Kansas attractions — including Lenexa’s own Legler Barn — through the Sunflower Summer program. This opportunity from Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, gives families affordable access to tourism sites across the state.

All Kansas students — including public, private and homeschooled students —in preschool through 12th grade can participate through Aug. 11.

Download the app to get free tickets and plan your trip at SunflowerSummer.org.

• This summer, the complex welcomed several new interpretive signs that help visitors explore the stories behind the park’s historical features.

Lenexa Parks & Recreation staff have plans to expand programming at the museum, including new special exhibits.

DISCOVER MORE LENEXA HISTORY

Lenexa.com/History

Lenexa.com/LeglerBarn LenexaHistoricalSociety.org

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2 0 2 5 RECOMMENDED BUDGET PROCESS GETS STARTED

LATE JUNE/JULY

Review the proposed budget

The 2025 Recommended Budget is available at Lenexa.com/Budget. The document includes a financial overview, individual department and fund budgets and more helpful details. In late June, we’ll also post a video presentation about the budget on the City website. Lenexa leaders will review the budget during this time, too. A budget overview is planned for the June 25 Committee of the Whole meeting, and the Council will review individual department budgets at the July 9 Committee of the Whole meeting. These meetings, which begin at 7 p.m. at Lenexa City Hall, are for discussion purposes only. The Council cannot take formal action during these sessions.

AUGUST 20

Give feedback at a public hearing

The City of Lenexa’s annual budget process sets the City’s property tax rate and allocates resources to provide exceptional services. Each summer, there are several opportunities to learn about and weigh in on the next year’s proposed budget. Here’s how you can stay involved throughout the 2025 Recommended Budget process.

AUGUST 15

Ask questions at an open house

Stop by City Hall any time between 5 and 7 p.m. to explore a series of stations about budget highlights and get expert answers to your more in-depth questions. An overview presentation will be given a couple of times in the Community Forum.

One topic that often generates questions is the estimated tax notice. Johnson County mails these to all property owners in early August. They include information on public hearing dates, proposed property tax rate changes and estimates for your future property tax amounts.

A 2021 state law requires that all taxing jurisdictions — like cities, counties and school districts — send out a mailed notice and hold a public hearing if they intend to exceed the revenue neutral rate. This is the mill levy needed to generate the same amount of property tax revenue as the prior year, using the current year’s assessed valuation amounts. It’s common for taxing jurisdictions to exceed this rate so they can maintain and expand services.

The City Council will hold two public hearings during this Council meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. One hearing is on the City’s intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate, and the other is on the 2025 Recommended Budget. If you’d like to give verbal feedback on the budget to the mayor and Council, this is the time to do so. After the hearings, the Council plans to consider adopting a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate and a resolution to approve the 2025 budget. They also have the option to move the vote to approve the budget to a future meeting.

LATE FALL

Watch for details about the Capital Improvement Program

The Recommended Budget process allocates funding for community infrastructure. The major capital projects the City plans to take on over the next five years are determined through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process, which typically begins after the budget is approved in autumn. Check back for details about the 2025–2029 CIP in October at Lenexa.com/CIP.

2023 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Meet City Clerk Jennifer Martin

“With an impressive 24+ years of service, [City Clerk Jennifer Martin] has consistently demonstrated her unwavering embodiment of the City’s vision, mission and values,” praised one of Jennifer’s award nominations. A longtime employee with a commitment to extraordinary service, Jennifer was recently named the City of Lenexa’s 2023 Employee of the Year.

Jennifer is passionate about creating the best City Council packet possible each week for Lenexa’s citizens. It’s a busy job, but she has still made time to earn numerous professional certifications and a Master’s Degree, and spearhead charity drives through the City’s We Care Committee.

“Her achievements showcase her expertise and dedication to making Lenexa a leading community,” one nomination said. “Not only does Jennifer excel in her own role, but she goes out of her way to support her colleagues. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, share her expertise, and provide guidance to ensure everyone succeeds. Jennifer’s ever-present smile, cheery greetings, collaborative spirit, positive attitude and willingness to give the benefit of the doubt create a harmonious work environment where teamwork thrives. As is clearly obvious, Jennifer is an example for all employees to emulate.”

We asked Jennifer to share more about her rewarding 24 years of service with the City of Lenexa.

How would you describe your job?

The city clerk is the official recordkeeper of the City, a historian of sorts. I am responsible for assembling and editing the content for meeting agendas and packets that explain what the City Council will consider at its meetings. I take minutes at the meetings, ensuring that the business of the City is recorded accurately for future generations. I also oversee open records requests, the volunteer program, am a liaison to county and state agencies, and attest to documents on behalf of the City.

How has your job changed since you started working for Lenexa?

When I started working here, I was a customer service representative in Community Development processing building permits. I did that for 11 years and then became the licensing and permitting supervisor. After 18 years, I moved to the Executive Department as the city clerk.

A lot has changed over the years, especially technology. We didn’t have a website when I first started, and now a lot of my work is done on or through our website and using many other cloud-based solutions. We’re still not completely paperless, but we’re much closer than we were 24 years ago!

What energizes you at work?

I love problem-solving issues and working through the different possibilities to find the solutions. I enjoy working independently and in teams to develop solutions to challenges and to improve processes.

What would surprise people about your work?

Being a city clerk is a lot of fun! I love all the opportunities I have to meet our residents at meetings and events. I get to work with all of the City departments and staff, plus clerks from Kansas, the United States, and the world.

What’s been one of your proudest moments on the job?

Certainly, being named Employee of the Year is at the top! But before receiving this honor, it would have been obtaining my master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kansas, which took seven years to complete while I was working full time.

Lenexa hosts several fun events and programs for employees each year. What’s a favorite of yours?

I enjoy attending the holiday lunch every December. It’s so festive and we have fun playing games, visiting with coworkers, and eating.

What is your favorite thing about working for the City of Lenexa?

City employees get to have an impact on this community through their work and to watch it grow and evolve as a result of that work. I believe that Lenexa’s elected officials and staff do the right things for the right reasons and with the betterment of the city in mind at all times. I’m blessed to work and live in Lenexa!

What do you find most rewarding about your role?

To know that I am representing the City in a positive way and changing how the general public feels about public servants is extremely rewarding. When someone emails or calls me to say “thank you” for information or documentation I’ve provided for them, it makes me happy.

Why would you encourage someone to work for Lenexa?

The culture is phenomenal and family-oriented! This organization has supported me through so many life stages, from having children to losing a parent, going to grad school, changing departments and positions. The City’s policies have always been there to provide the needed protection and support, and my co-workers have encouraged me in all my endeavors.

DONATE BAGS OR BANDAGES TO GREAT LOCAL CAUSES

Give fun bandages for kids with cancer

When kids are going through cancer treatments, cool, fun bandages can bring smiles to their faces. This July, the City of Lenexa’s We Care Committee will collect boxes of colorful bandages for Noah’s Bandage Project at these locations:

• Ad Astra Pool

• Flat Rock Creek Pool

• Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center

• Lenexa City Hall

• Lenexa Rec Center

• Lenexa Police Department

• Municipal Services Service Center

Donations will be collected from July 1–31. You can also donate $2, the cost of one box of bandages, at NoahsBandageProject.com. All money raised goes to pediatric cancer research.

Recycle household plastics and help Lenexa get a Trex bench

You recycle what you can, but there are still those pesky household plastics that you can’t put in your recycle bin. Instead of putting them in the trash, drop them off Lenexa City Hall, the Lenexa Police Department or Legler Barn Museum.

Lenexa’s We Care Committee is partnering with NexTrex to turn these plastics into an earth-friendly composite bench that can be placed in a public area. Accepted items are shown below.

All plastics must be clean, dry and free of food and organic residue. The City will collect these bags and wraps until it has 1,000 pounds, or until the end of the year (depending on which comes first).

OPENING AUGUST 2024

LENEXA JUSTICE CENTER

The City of Lenexa is nearly ready to open the Lenexa Justice Center. This modern, welcoming and efficient headquarters for police and municipal court at Prairie Star Parkway and Britton Street has been strategically and thoughtfully designed to optimally serve the current and future needs of our community.

When the Justice Center opens in late summer, all police and municipal court functions currently housed in the Public Safety Complex at 87th Street Parkway and Monrovia Street will move to the new campus. A ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 26 will celebrate the start of operations and the nearly five years of work that brought this valuable community asset to fruition.

2019

The City of Lenexa commissions a public safety consultant team to analyze the needs of the Police Department and Municipal Court and the capacity of the current facility to meet those needs. The Public Safety Complex at 12300 W. 87th St. Parkway was aging and in significant need of roofing and heating and cooling system repairs. Numerous additions to the facility over the years had helped increase overall capacity, but the layout of the building made collaboration between divisions difficult and significantly hampered the ability of police to carry out daily functions efficiently and effectively.

WHAT’S HAPPENING TO THE FORMER PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX?

The City of Lenexa continues to operate a sixth fire station out of the former City Hall building at 87th Street Parkway and Monrovia. Site plan options are being studied to build a new Fire Station 6 on the former city hall/public safety complex property and accommodate other possible public uses.

2020

The results of the Public Safety Facility Study are presented to the City Council. The study recommends building a new facility at a more central location at Prairie Star Parkway and Britton Street. The new centralized site would make it easier for residents to access services and provide overall improved access to major highways and thoroughfares. The 36-acre site also offers plenty of room to expand the facility to meet future needs.

RENDERING

2021

The Lenexa City Council approves a contract with Finkle-Williams, a Lenexa business, to design the new Justice Center. Over the next year, they design two facilities for the site: a main building to house police and municipal court operations, and a separate police training building.

The building’s unique shape is designed to fit into the landscape’s topography, with limestone-veneered lower walls intended to look as if they’d risen from the mines below the site. Several sloped rooflines create interesting views from the street. Bands of windows and a glass entrance with wood elements make the building feel welcoming and bring natural light inside.

The inside of the building is set up to maximize efficiency, security and flexibility. The secure areas include a state-of-the-art communications center, spacious areas for evidence and storage and flexible workspace that promotes modern policing practices. A safe and comfortable atmosphere will greet visitors to public spaces, including the lobby, public meeting room and dedicated rooms to meet with detectives and mental-health co-responders.

MONDAY, AUG. 26

JUSTICE CENTER RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Celebrate the opening of the Justice Center at 8:30 a.m. with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and remarks from members of the project team. Staff plan to have the new facility open for public business at 9 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 2022

The Lenexa Governing Body, project team, staff and winners of a kids’ coloring contest celebrate the start of site work with a groundbreaking ceremony. JE Dunn begins construction.

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Celebrate National Night Out at the Justice Center and get to know some of your Lenexa officers. This fun, family-friendly event will include demos, vehicle displays, food and more. Look for more details in the September issue of TownTalk.

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FIRE HYDRANTS 101

Next time you’re driving through Lenexa, look around and count how many fire hydrants you see. There are probably a lot more than you think. Lenexa has more than 3,300 hydrants! You may wonder why they are different colors. Or why do the red ones have colored bands on them?

Why are there so many?

The Fire Department’s ability to quickly put out a fire and prevent it from spreading to other structures is heavily dependent on access to water. Most fire trucks hold between 500 and 1,000 gallons of water, but a building fire could take 10,000 to more than 100,000 gallons of water to extinguish. The average fire hydrant can pump 1,000 gallons of water per minute, ensuring emergency crews have reliable access to the water they need.

The adopted fire code has changed over time, and the current fire code requires more hydrants to ensure adequate coverage for a building. This is why you see more hydrants in newly developed areas of Lenexa.

Private hydrants are painted red

The City requires these be installed on commercial properties during construction to ensure adequate water supply in case of a fire on the property. Private hydrants are still available for use on a neighboring property in an emergency, but the property owner is responsible for maintaining the hydrant.

Public hydrants are painted yellow and black. They are installed and maintained by WaterOne. The hydrants found in residential areas are primarily public hydrants. They are also found throughout the city.

What other maintenance is required?

Hydrants are required by the fire code to be visually inspected and flowed annually. This ensures there are no leaks or damage, and the hydrant is properly maintained and painted. Flowing a hydrant by opening it confirms the hydrant works and clears sediment and stagnant water from the line.

Every five years, a hydrant capacity flow test is required. This test provides the number of gallons per minute at 20 pounds per square inch available at a hydrant. Private hydrants are labeled with a colored band, with different colors representing different capacity ranges. This allows emergency crews to quickly identify how much water is expected from a particular hydrant.

Sometimes, you might see a gray hydrant. As part of their regular maintenance and hydrant audit, WaterOne repaints hydrants as necessary. Staff apply a gray primer coat before painting it yellow and black a few days later.

How can you help us maintain quick access to hydrants?

• Park at least 15 feet (about one car length) away from a hydrant. Blocking a hydrant with your car could prevent access in an emergency and cause damage to your car when crews attempt to access the hydrant.

• Keep at least 36 inches clear around a hydrant on your property. This includes tall grass or weeds and snow during the winter.

• Leave hydrants alone. Don’t open, paint, or vandalize hydrants.

• If something looks wrong with a hydrant, report it. Call WaterOne (913.895.1800) for public (yellow) and the Lenexa Fire Department (913.477.7990) for private (red).

understanding

SPECIAL USE PERMITS

and how they apply to a homeless services center proposed in Lenexa

There has been a lot of conversation in our community recently about a proposed homeless services center near 95th Street and Interstate 35. The City of Lenexa’s main role in this process is to consider issuing the facility a Special Use Permit (SUP). Due to the existing zoning of this location, City Code requires an SUP to operate a homeless shelter on the site.

It is important to remember that all development issues, including a Special Use Permit, require due process. Consideration of a development proposal must be fair, open and impartial. Those voting on an application must not prejudge the matter and must use specific criteria, which are set out in City Code, to evaluate Special Use Permit applications.

Each property in the City is assigned a zoning classification. This helps growth to occur in a well-managed way that complements the surrounding uses.

what is a special use permit?

Zoning classifications determine how development can occur and which uses are permitted within each zone. Some uses are allowed with approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) in a particular zoning district. An SUP is generally required when the use, due to its size or external impacts, needs greater scrutiny and may require special conditions to mitigate its impact. Special Use Permits are reviewed by both the Planning Commission and the City Council.

background

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners recently entered into a real estate sales contract with the owner of the La Quinta hotel property at 9461 Lenexa Dr. and an adjacent closed restaurant at 9471 Lenexa Dr. with the intention of remodeling it into a homeless services center.

Subsequently, reStart, Inc. was selected by the County to serve as the facility owner and operator. Established in 1984, reStart currently provides emergency and permanent housing services in the metropolitan area.

A homeless shelter cannot be established at this location unless and until a variety of due-diligence conditions and activities set forth in the real estate contract have been completed. One of the steps that reStart must complete during this due-diligence period is to obtain a Special Use Permit from the City of Lenexa.

did you know?

Special Use Permits are common in the planning process and are required for a large range of uses. Other uses allowed with a Special Use Permit include cemeteries, cultural services, daycares, public safety services, schools, utilities and wireless communications facilities.

how special use permits are evaluated

The Planning Commission and City Council use specific criteria set out in City Code to evaluate Special Use Permit applications. Factors considered include the following.

Character of the neighborhood

Suitability of the subject property for the uses to which it has been restricted

Extent to which removal of the restrictions will detrimentally affect nearby properties

management plan

A description of the nature and characteristics of the shelter and description of all supportive services provided.

An emergency/security plan that addresses security for staff, volunteers and guests as well as how responses to medical and other emergencies will be handled.

Zoning/uses of property nearby

Relative gain to the public health, safety, and welfare by the destruction of the value of the landowner’s property versus hardship imposed on the landowner

Length of time a property has remained vacant as zoned

Conformance of the requested change to the adopted or recognized Comprehensive Plan

Recommendations of permanent or professional staff

To be considered for a Special Use Permit, an applicant for a homeless shelter must also submit a binding Management Plan, which includes the following details.

An interior floor plan showing sleeping areas, common areas, kitchens and bathroom facilities and emergency exits.

A staff plan noting the number of employees per guest during daytime and nighttime operating hours and statement of staff qualifications.

Transportation plan describing how guests will be transported to and from the site.

A communication plan that establishes how the shelter will regularly communicate with neighbors and police.

An outline of the “Rules of Conduct” for guests.

certificate of occupancy

In addition to the Special Use Permit, the applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, which verifies that it complies with all building and fire codes.

the process

The Special Use Permit application follows a detailed process outlined in City Code and Kansas state law:

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Staff review. Once an application is formally submitted, it is reviewed by City staff from several departments. Staff and the applicant exchange comments and revisions until the project is ready to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Each project reviewed by the Commission is accompanied by a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial from City staff.

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Public notice. The applicant must mail a notice of public hearing at least 20 days before the hearing to all property owners within 200 feet of the project’s property line. They also must post a notification sign visible from the public street. The City also posts a public notice on its website and official City newspaper.

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Planning Commission and Public Hearing. During a Planning Commission meeting, the applicant makes a presentation, followed by a staff presentation analyzing the project. Members of the public are then invited to provide input during a public hearing. You can submit written comments regarding the proposal, which will be part of the meeting packet and entered into the public record by emailing planning@lenexa.com. The Commission then votes on a recommendation for the City Council to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the proposal.

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Protest period. A 14-day protest period begins after the Planning Commission holds a public hearing. During this time, a petition protesting the Special Use Permit can be filed with the city clerk. If a valid petition is filed, three quarters of Governing Body members must vote to approve the permit.

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City Council consideration. The City Council will then consider the application at a public City Council meeting. Following presentations by City staff and the applicant, the Mayor will typically allow public comment. The City Council will then vote one of three ways:

Approve

The Council can approve the Special Use Permit in whole or in part, with or without modifications and conditions.

Remand

The Council can send the application back to the Planning Commission with specific direction regarding what should be reconsidered.

Deny If the Special Use Permit is denied, the same application cannot be resubmitted for one year (unless waived, under criteria set forth in the City Code).

You can view Planning Commission and City Council agendas and read meeting packets on Lenexa.com. You can also sign up to receive these agendas via email at Lenexa.com/ENews Additional information about the County’s plans for the homeless services center can be found at JoCoGov.org/homeless-services-center.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: LITTLE MILL CREEK TRAIL

Lenexa’s most popular trail is getting a substantial upgrade this summer. Work began in June to replace the existing asphalt Little Mill Creek Trail with a 10-foot concrete trail from the northeast corner of 79th Street and Lackman Road to the middle of Little Mill Creek Park.

If you’re planning a walk or ride down this woodland trail, expect sections to be closed. Work is expected to be complete later this summer.

This $1 million project is funded by Lenexa’s 3/8cent Sales Tax. Approved by voters in 2008, the tax helps maintain City streets, improve existing parks and provide new recreational opportunities.

PLAN YOUR PLAYGROUND ADVENTURE

Adventure awaits! Kids will love discovering Lenexa’s fun playgrounds while figuring out the secret puzzle on the Playground Passport. To get started:

• Register online at Lenexa.com/GetActive. Use the Activity Code #301302.

• Download and print a copy at Lenexa.com/Passport, or pick up a paper copy at the Lenexa Community Center or Lenexa Rec Center.

To participate, visit all 13 playgrounds on the Passport. There are signs with a letter and number that are specific to each playground. Fill in the letter for each numbered blank space on the passport.

After solving the puzzle, turn in passports at the Lenexa Rec Center by Sept. 15, 2024. Kids age 13 and under who complete a passport will receive a prize and be entered in a drawing to win an outdoor prize package.

NEW AT LAKE LENEXA STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDS

Connect to nature and glide across Lake Lenexa. In addition to self-serve kayaks, you can now rent paddle boards at the boat dock at Black Hoof Park. Purchase an annual membership for $65, or rent by the hour. Fees are $15 for the first hour and $5 for each additional 30 minutes.

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THREE GRE AT WAYS TO ENJOY EN H ANCEMENTS AT CEDAR STATION PARK

Several new amenities will welcome guests to Cedar Station Park this summer. The City of Lenexa recently developed 1.75 acres on the northwest corner of Mize Lake to complement the park’s prized natural features. Here are a few ways you can enjoy the park’s upgrades.

PLAN A PICNIC

The new park shelter with picnic benches is a shaded place to have an outdoor meal, with great views of the lake. Visitors can also admire surrounding landscaping, including a new rain garden full of native plants that attract birds and butterflies. New seasonal restrooms are located conveniently nearby.

SPEND AN AFTERNOON FISHING

Mize Lake is stocked with channel catfish, crappie, bluegill, sunfish and largemouth bass. A landing near the lake is a comfortable place to cast a line. Keep in mind, you must have a state fishing license if you are between 16 and 74 years old.

Many visitors choose to drive to this park in a growing area of Lenexa, located at Shady Bend Road and Canyon Creek Boulevard (just north of Kansas Highway 10). A new parking lot makes it more convenient to access the park and unpack your fishing gear.

ENJOY A WALK THROUGH NATURE

One of Cedar Station Park’s best assets is its paved trail around the lake. Improved trail access makes it easier to enjoy the beautiful natural views throughout this 74-acre park, including woodland areas, wildlife and an abundance of summer wildflowers.

How can your phone help you in an emergency?

Needing emergency help can be scary enough when you know exactly where you are. But what should you do when hiking, camping or hunting in a location with no address and are unsure how to direct first responders to you?

An app called what3words may be able to help.

It is a free app that can be used on Apple and Android devices and works without a data connection. In the app, the world is broken into 10-foot squares and each square has been assigned a unique three word identifier.

In an emergency: call 911, open the app, tap the Locate Me icon, and the what3words address for your location will be displayed. Tell the dispatcher the three words and it may help emergency responders find you faster.

The Johnson County Emergency Communications Center uses the program, but others may not be familiar with what3words. Prepare before going to an unfamiliar or remote location and tell friends and family where you are going and when you plan to return.

Learn more and download the app at what3words.com.

A delicious new culinary collaboration is coming to Lenexa this summer.

The Lenexa Farmers Market and Lenexa Public Market are partnering on Farm to Fork, a tasty new opportunity that evolved from the two Markets’ annual Progressive Dinner. Instead of one night to feast on farm-fresh dishes at a ticketed event, diners can explore special Public Market menu offerings over six weeks when summer produce is at its most abundant.

Vendors from the City’s weekly outdoor farmers market will provide fresh, high-quality ingredients that are locally raised, grown, or made. The chefs at the Lenexa Public Market, our indoor food hall and restaurant incubator, will transform those supplies into delicious specialty dishes.

Each week in July, two Public Market merchants will debut new menu items that will be available for the next two weeks, while supplies last.

July 8–21: Topp’d Pizza + Salads and African Dream Cuisine

July 15–28: Cosmo Burger and Sohaila’s Kitchen

July 22–Aug. 4: Cardboard Corner Cafe and Kimchi and Bap

July 29–Aug. 11: Chilakillers and Mr. D’s Coffee

Each merchant sets their own hours, which often differ from the Public Market’s facility hours. Check LenexaPublicMarket.com before your visit to see if the restaurant you want to eat at will be open. If you’re interested in purchasing any ingredients used in these dishes, visit Lenexa.com/FarmersMarket to see when that vendor will be at the Farmers Market.

Learn more about upcoming Farm to Fork menu items, including which Farmers Market products will be used, at LenexaPublicMarket.com/FarmToFork.

WEEKLY AT THE PUBLIC MARKET

Monday: Learn to Play Board Games

Cardboard Corner Cafe shares their love of board games with weekly game demos. Each Monday from 6 to 9 p.m., their ambassadors teach games they’re excited about to people who are ready to learn. Free. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. See which games they plan to feature each week at LenexaPublicMarket.com/Games.

Wednesday: Family Night

Bring the whole family every Wednesday between 5 and 8 p.m. for free indoor and outdoor fun. Activities include a balloon artist, yard games, sidewalk chalk, coloring pages, classic board games and merchant specials. Watch for special rotating activities that require registration and purchase of tickets. LenexaPublicMarket.com/FamilyNight

Friday Night Sound Bites

Grab a friend, get some grub and groove into the weekend. Enjoy free, live music and flavorful food options from our merchants and rotating food trucks every Friday night through Oct. 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. on the Lower Commons. Lenexa.com/FNSB

Pictured at left: Public Market Manager Tessa Adcock and Farmers Market Manager Hailey Tassone

Crispykaleandfreshmushroompizza

with ricotta cheese

Topp’d Pizza + Salads

Public Market Hours

Monday–Thursday, Saturday: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Friday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.,

Sunday: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Individual merchant hours vary

What’s fresh

in July–August

The availability of Farmers Market produce is dependent on the season and weather conditions. For the most up-todate info on what is coming and going at the Market, subscribe to our newsletter at Lenexa.com/ENews

Baked Goods

Artisan Breads • Cakes • Cinnamon Rolls • Cookies • Granola • Gluten-Free and Low-Sugar Baked Goods • Pastries • Pies

Beverages

Coffee • Espresso • Hot Chocolate • Kombucha • Lemonade • Soda • Shrub Syrups • Smoothies • Tea • Wine

Dairy

Butter • Cheese • Cheese Dips/Spreads • Yogurt

Fruits & Vegetables

Apples • Beets • Blackberries • Bok Choy • Broccoli • Cabbage • Carrots • Cauliflower • Cucumbers • Eggplant • Garlic • Green Beans • Greens (Kale, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard) • Herbs • Melons • Mushrooms • Okra • Onions • Peaches • Peppers • Potatoes • Radishes • Summer Squash • Sweet Corn • Sweet Potatoes • Tomatoes • Turnips

Market Staples

Applesauce • Bone Broth • Brownie Mix • Cornbread Mix • Dried Beans • Dressings (Ranch and Vinaigrette) • Eggs • Flour • Honey • Jams and Jellies • Mustard • Nuts • Pickles • Pancake/Waffle Mix • Pesto (Kale) • Popcorn • Rubs, Sauces and Seasonings • Salsa • Sunflower Oil • Vanilla Extract

Meat

Beef • Chicken • Duck • Lamb • Pork

Plants & Flowers

Annuals • Perennials • Potted Herbs • Vegetable Starter Plants

Ready to Eat Arepas • Pastelitos • Tequeños

Wellness Products & Gifts

Body Care Products • CBD/CBG products • Elderberry Syrup • Farmers Market T-shirts, Tote Bags, Tumblers and Umbrellas • Fire Cider • Pet Bandanas, Toys and Treats • Wine Accessories

Take a bite out of summer at the Lenexa Farmers Market

The Lenexa Farmers Market has welcomed around a dozen new vendors this season. We’ve added several vegetable farmers as well as gourmet mushrooms, kombucha, breads and pastries, fresh pasta, freeze-dried candy — and even homemade vanilla extract! Check the vendor directory on our website to learn more about these local businesses.

During the summer months, produce is at its peak, so this is a great time to make a trip to the Market part of your Tuesday or Saturday morning routine.

Native Plant Sale

Sept. 7, 8 a.m.–noon

Discover a variety of vibrant native flowers and grasses for your yard. Get advice from area nurseries on how to pick easycare, pollinator-friendly plants that are adapted to local climate and soil conditions. Lenexa.com/NativePlantSale

Shop Tuesdays to score points

If your Saturday schedule is hectic, try shopping the Lenexa Farmers Market midweek. Participate in our Tuesday loyalty card program, and you could win a cool prize at the end of the summer!

Stop by the information booth to request a loyalty card. Visit the Market on at least six Tuesdays by Aug. 27 and get your card punched each time. Then turn it in to enter a prize drawing for Market tokens, Market merch and vendor products.

STAY UP TO DATE

SATURDAYS through Oct. 26 8 a.m.–noon

TUESDAYS through Aug. 27 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Lenexa civic campus 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

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Registering for classes & programs

Online: Lenexa.com/GetActive Fast, easy and no lines! Provides immediate enrollment confirmation.

Use the Activity Number (example: #124356) at the end of each course description to quickly find it at Lenexa.com/GetActive. Select “Search,” then “Activity Search” in the top menu bar. Type the code into the Activity Number box.

New users will create a household account listing each household member.

Walk-in: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. at the Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219

= 10% discount for Rec Center X Pass members

Waitlist

Participants who wish to register for activities where capacity enrollment has been reached will go on a waitlist. If space becomes available, participants will be notified.

Cancellation policies

All program cancellations will be determined two business days before the class is scheduled to begin. All registrations are required before the 48-hour deadline. You’ll be notified if a program has been canceled or changed. If you need to cancel, call at least five business days before the program begins. Refunds only made if cancellation does not affect minimum participant number. There will be a $5 processing fee. Refunds take 3–6 weeks and are not granted after the activity begins. Some senior trips and programs have their own cancellation policies.

Scholarships available

Lenexa Parks & Recreation offers scholarships to make memberships and programs more affordable for Lenexa residents. Call 913.477.7100 or visit Lenexa.com/Scholarships to learn more.

ADA accommodations

The City of Lenexa is committed to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodations must be made at least 10 business days prior to the activity.

Questions? Call 913.477.7100 Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. or email parksandrec@lenexa.com.

RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE

JULY–SEPTEMBER 2024

LENEXA REC CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES

• Core Pass: Access to all Rec Center amenities

• Pass: Access to all Rec Center amenities, Group X fitness classes and a 10% discount on programs and services

• Day Pass: Access as a Core Pass member, plus one Group X fitness class

CORE

(18–59)

(12–17)

(60+)

GROUP X FITNESS CLASSES

We offer more than 45 Group X drop-in fitness classes each week at a variety of times to fit your schedule. The lineup features cardio/strength, aqua, cycle and mind + body activities. See the latest schedule at Lenexa.com/GroupX. All Group X fitness classes are included with an X Pass Membership Core Pass Members pay $7 per class or can buy a 10-class punch card. Day passes for nonmembers include access to classes.

Ad Astra Pool (AA) 8265 Maurer Rd.

Black Hoof Park (BHP) 9053 Monticello Rd.

Bois D'Arc Park (BDP) Lackman Road and 88th Terrace

Freedom Fields (FF) 83rd Street and Woodsonia Drive

Lenexa City Hall (CH) 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Single $12 per day $9 per day Punch card $108 for 10 visits $81 for 10 visits

*Max of five individuals at same address (ages 3+).

**Price is per person added to an adult or senior membership, or for the sixth and up person on a household membership.

• No initiation or application fees. Memberships can be canceled with 30 days’ notice. Scholarships available.

• Kids 2 and under are free for memberships and passes.

FACILITIES IN THIS ISSUE

Lenexa Community Center (CC) 13420 Oak St. • 913.477.7100

Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lenexa Rec Center (REC) 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy. • 913.477.PLAY (7529)

Mon.–Fri.: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Sat.: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lenexa Senior Center (SC) 13425 Walnut St. • 913.477.7100 Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Little Mill Creek Fields (MCF) 7898 Cottonwood St.

Matt Taylor Park (MTP) Rosehill Road and 82nd Terrace

Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center (SKPAC) 8801 Greenway Ln.

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (SKPTP) 87th Street Parkway and Greenway Lane

Thompson Barn (TB) 11184 Lackman Rd. • 913.477.7100

Parks & Amenities

PARK HOURS: 5 a.m.–11 p.m.

RESTROOMS: Park restrooms open mid-April–October (weather permitting). Portable toilets available November–mid-April. Acres

LENEXA PARKS & RECREATION

Drop-in Activities

No registration is required for these recurring activities. Schedule is subject to change. The schedule may be modified on Shawnee Mission School District days out. See website for the most current schedule.

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Chair Yoga: Yoga using chair for support. $40/10-class card or $5/drop-in.

Gym for Me: Toys, balls and more provided. Adult supervision required. $2

Open Gym (8th grade & under): Parents and guardians welcome. Free. 3:30–5

Open Gym (9th grade & over): Parents and guardians welcome. Free. 3:30–5

Open Gym (Adult): Enjoy a game of basketball over your lunch break. Balls provided.

Pickleball: A low-impact, high-energy doubles racket sport that blends tennis, badminton and pingpong. $2

Senior Men’s Basketball: Shoot baskets or enjoy a pickup game. Balls provided.

Senior Pep Fitness: An upbeat exercise program. $35/10-class card or $4/drop-in.

Gym for Me: Toys, balls and more provided. Adult supervision required.

Pickleball: A low-impact, high-energy doubles racket sport that blends tennis, badminton and pingpong. See Lenexa.com/RecCenter for the current schedule.

Splash With Me: Adult supervision required. Fee for child and guardian nonmembers.

Sports Play: Dedicated space for futsal, soccer and homeschool PE. See Lenexa.com/RecCenter for the current schedule.

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and board games

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CAMPS YOUTH

Buddy Pegs: Learn to Pedal Camp (Ages 5–10)

Boost your child’s confidence and coordination in riding a bike without training wheels. This three-hour, week-long camp using a tried-and-true curriculum will have your kids up and pedaling with joy and excitement. Camp ends with a bike parade to show off and celebrate each child’s new biking skills. Bring a bike and helmet. #301401

M–F 7/8–7/12 9 a.m.–noon $275 BHP

Chess Camps (Ages 4–17)

This camp by the Kansas City Chess Club introduces youth to chess strategy and tactics while having fun. Certified staff will show beginners and advanced students how to improve their play. Daily activities include casual play, lessons, training exercises, national rated competition games, building LEGO chess sets and chessboards, and Bughouse and Fischer Random Chess. Each student receives a chess workbook, chess medal and chess set. All levels are welcome! #501405

M–TH 7/15–7/18 10 a.m.–noon $179 CH

LEGO Play-Well Camps (Ages 5–6)

Minecraft Engineering using LEGO Materials: Venture into the world of Minecraft. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world.

Animal Adventures using LEGO Materials: Design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom.

Pokémon Engineering using LEGO Materials: Join enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors to build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master.

After-School Adventures in STEM with LEGO Materials: Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated to ensure that both new and returning students can explore endless creative possibilities. #501403

M–F Minecraft Engineering: 7/8–7/12 9 a.m.–noon $182 CH

M–F Animal Adventures: 7/22–7/26 9 a.m.–noon $182 CH

M–F Pokémon Engineering: 8/5–8/9 9 a.m.–noon $182 REC

T After-School Adventures in STEM: 9/3–10/1 4–5:30 p.m. $151 REC

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CAMPS

LEGO Play-Well Camps (Ages 7–12)

Minecraft Master Engineering using LEGO Materials: In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over the world!

Bash ‘Em Bots using LEGO Materials: Design your custom LEGO bot to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs. Combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams as you refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles.

Pokémon Engineering using LEGO Materials: Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title.

After-School STEM Explorations with LEGO Materials:

Master your engineering skills after-school with PlayWell TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. #501404

M–F Minecraft Master Engineering: 7/8–7/12 1–4 p.m. $182 CH

M–F Bash ‘Em

M–F After-School STEM Explorations: 9/4–10/2 4–5:30 p.m. $151 REC

Missoula Theatre Camp: Robin Hood (Grades 1–12)

Open auditions for up to 60 roles and four assistant directors will take place on Monday. No advance preparation necessary. You’ll receive an email with additional camp details before camps begins.

Performances are 6 p.m. July 19 and 1 p.m. July 20 at the Community Center. Each participant receives four tickets; additional tickets are $5 each. #301409

M–S 7/15–7/20 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $99 CC

Mad Science Camp: NASA! Journey Into Outer Space (Ages 7–12)

From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program sends them on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars, and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch!. #501419

M–F 8/5–8/9 9 a.m.–noon $143 REC

Super Soccer Stars Camp (Ages 5–11)

Dive into the basics or amp up your game. This camp focuses on a different skill each day including passing, dribbling, shooting, defending and game play. #301404

M–F 7/8–7/12 9 a.m.–noon $179.99 MCF

Youth Tech Inc. Camps (Ages 9–17)

Arcade Games – eSports (Ages 6–12): Students in this course will develop online games including arcade style, platform and other interactive games that they can publish and share online. Students will also use their games in an eSport setting and complete like real gamers.

Graphic Design (Ages 9–17): This session will cover key concepts in the world of graphic design and digital imaging. Work with photos and learn how to manipulate images using award-winning image editing software. If you are interested in design and want to unleash your creative side this is the class for you.

Code Studio (Ages 6–12): Younger students will create virtual apps and write their own programs that they can share with friends and family. This course makes learning to code fun and explores problem solving and programming logic. Students will have access to their accounts, so the learning does not end at the door. *Students should be able to read before this course.

iGame Creators (Ages 6–10): This is an introductory course for younger students who want to learn to build simple video games. This course combines the art of video game design and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen. Amaze your friends and family with your fun interactive games.

Gaming and Coding (Ages 6–10): Students spend the morning taking an interactive look at coding and building virtual apps to share with friends. In the afternoon, students build simple video games combining the art of video game design and animation to create interactive characters that fly around the screen. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. #501413

M–TH Arcade Games: 7/29–8/1

T–F Code Studio: 8/6–8/9 9:30 a.m.–noon

T–F iGame Creators: 8/6–8/9 1–3:30 p.m.

T–F Gaming and Coding: 8/6–8/9 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

ENRICHMENT

Art Classes (Ages 6–12)

July: 3D Design. Create with no fear! Apply collage, printmaking, sculpture, clay and other messy media to create two- and three-dimensional art projects.

August: Draw. Build basic drawing skills on various papers and surfaces. Try easy techniques and explore media using pencils, pens, pastels and more.

September: Paint. Join a collision of color and master the methods of acrylic and watercolor painting. Practice the basics and explore the possibilities. #501201

7/10–7/24 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Young Explorers (Ages 3.5–6)

Learn about nature with songs, games, art, stories and hands-on activities! Each class will find out what’s in the mystery bag. #501303

Birds, Blossoms and Bugs: 7/11–7/25

Community Helpers, Cats and Creepy Crawlers: 8/15–8/29

SPORTS/FITNESS

Coach Pitch Baseball (Kindergarten–Second Grade)

This recreation-based, co-ed league focuses on athletes improving their fundamentals, teamwork and having fun! Each game starts with a practice, followed by a game. All equipment is provided along with a team T-shirt. Previous t-ball experience is recommended. #501126 T 8/6–9/24 6–7:30 p.m. $69 FF

Happy Feet Soccer (Ages 2.5–5)

Using songs, stories, nursery rhymes and games, this introductory soccer program uses creative play techniques to develop skills that stay with kids as they grow. It’s a great foundation to make soccer fun and imaginative. #501102 M 7/1–7/22 11:30 a.m.–noon $50 REC

M 8/5–8/26 11:30 a.m.–noon $50 REC

M 9/9–9/30 11:30 a.m.–noon $50 REC

SPORTS/FITNESS

Karate (Ages 5+)

Students progress through ranks in Shindo Jinen Ryu,a traditional Japanese karate style, by refining basic techniques, working on self-defense and learning competition style kata (form). Upcoming sessions, July 10–Aug 2 and Aug 7–30. Attend unlimited classes per month for $65. Additional family members receive a 10% discount. Additional fees include uniforms fee ($30) and belt test fee ($45). #501113 *Class starts 15 minutes later in July.

Beginners

W Ongoing 5:30–6:30 p.m.* Fees above REC

S Ongoing 9–10 a.m. Fees above REC

Intermediate

W/TH/F Ongoing 6:30–7:30 p.m.* Fees above REC

S Ongoing 10–11 a.m. Fees above REC

Advanced

W/TH/F Ongoing 7:30–8:30 p.m.* Fees above REC

S Ongoing 11 a.m.–noon Fees above REC

Learn to Play Sports (Ages 2.5–6)

Introduce skills and concepts to grow your child’s competence and confidence without a rush to competition. Instructors focus on development and teaching the rules of the game that promotes sportsmanship, confidence, fundamentals, fitness and fun! Participants receive a T-shirt. Parent involvement required for ages 2.5–4.

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W 8/7–9/11 Ages 2.5–4: 5:30–6:15 p.m. $39 FF

W 8/7–9/25 Ages 4–6: 6:30–7:15 p.m. $55 FF

Soccer #501123

M 8/12–9/23 Ages 2.5–4: 5:30–6:15 p.m. $39 CC

M 8/12–10/7 Ages 4–6: 6:30–7:15 p.m. $55 CC

LTD Basketball Skills Academy (Grades 1–6)

Build skills and self-confidence. This program develops athletes, starting with the basics – shooting, dribbling, defending, rebounding and passing. Each week builds on the previous week. All skill levels welcome. #301114

T 9/10–10/15

T 9/10–10/15

Grades 1–3: 6–7 p.m. $90 CC

Grade 4–6: 7–8 p.m. $90 CC

LTD Boys 3 v. 3 Basketball League (Grades 9–12)

Improve your basketball skills with Livin’ the Dream’s (LTD) 3 v. 3 league. With only three players on the court and six on a team, the game is faster, and players learn to think more quickly. It can be a huge benefit to playing regular 5 v. 5 basketball. Players must register as individuals, but if they have a team or player(s) they want to play with, indicate that when signing up. We do our best to accommodate requests but cannot make guarantees. If players don’t have a team, we will assign them to one. Reversible jerseys provided. #401103

S 9/14–10/26 9 a.m.–noon $120 CC

Skateboarding 101 (Ages 3–12)

Learn to skateboard in a fun and safe environment from an experienced instructor. Participants will learn basic skateboarding skills and etiquette, including balance, tick tacks, time in the bowl and going up and down smaller ramps. Parents are required to attend all class sessions for the full duration of each class. Helmets are required. Students need to bring their own skateboard. Knee and elbow pads are highly recommended. #501143 S 7/27–8/10 1–2:30 p.m. $60

Shining Stars Dance (Ages 3–17)

Introduce your child to a variety of dance styles with Miss Tauna. In addition to instruction in tap, ballet, tumbling, acrobatics, jazz, hip hop and leaps and turns, Shining Stars will help build self-confidence, respect for self and others, coordination of mind and body and much more! Register for more than one class time and get 20% off additional enrollments during the same session. #501106

Next session: July 8–Aug. 29. Fall Session I starts Sept. 5.

Ages 3–4

M Combo: 4:30–5:15 p.m. $48 $96 SC

W Combo: 4:30–5:15 p.m. $32 $96 SC

S Combo: 9:30–10:15 a.m. $48 $84 SC

Ages 5–9

M Combo: 5:30–6:15 p.m. $48 $96 SC

T Combo: 4:30–5:15 p.m. $48 $96 SC

W Combo: 5:30–6:15 p.m. $32 $96 SC

TH Combo: 4:30–5:15 p.m. $48 $96 SC

Ages 5–10

S Combo: 10:30–11:30 a.m. $48 $84 SC

Ages 6–12

T Acro & Tumbling: 5:30–6:30 p.m. $48 $96 SC

W Ballet: 6:15–7 p.m. $48 $96 SC

TH Acro & Tumbling: 5:30–6:30 p.m. $48 $96 SC

Ages 10–16

M Combo: 6:30–7:30 p.m. $48 $96 SC

T Combo: 6:30–7:30 p.m. $48 $96 SC

Softball Instruction (Ages 6–12)

Overtime Athletes combines quality curriculum and former/ current collegiate softball players to provide stress-free softball instruction. This clinic will focus on the fundamentals of fielding/throwing, hitting and base-running. Each attendee will learn how to play multiple positions. #301104

W 7/10–7/31 6:30–7:30

T-Ball (Preschool)

This introduction to baseball focuses on teamwork, taking turns and hand-eye coordination. Teams consist of eight to 12 players. Time starts with a 45-minute practice followed by a 45-minute game. Team T-shirt included. Kids need their own ball glove. All other equipment provided. #301118

Youth Flag Football (Grades 1–3)

Learn and enjoy the fundamentals of football without the physical contact of tackling. This recreational, coed league enhances skills like agility, coordination and teamwork. Simplified rules make it easier for kids to grasp and enjoy the game. First three weeks are practice. Last five weeks are games. Team t-shirt included. Participants need their own mouthguard. Cleats are optional. All other equipment provided. #501148 S 9/7–10/26 First Grade: 10–11 a.m. $69 MCF S 9/7–10/26 Grades 2–3: 12:30–1:30 p.m.

SPORTS/FITNESS

Youth Lifting Club (Ages 12–18)

This club is designed for youth to have a time to talk to a trainer and get guidance on their fitness journey. With so many sources out there giving conflicting information, our trainers will give customized feedback. This is a small community for youth to lift together, motivate each other and help make being active a staple in their lives. #501159

T 7/2–9/24 4–5:30 p.m. $45 REC

Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 8–13)

Resembling a mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball helps improve coordination, agility and motor skills. In this clinic, kids will learn how to keep score, rules of single and doubles play and a few basic tips and strategies to improve their game. #501133

F 7/26 9–10 a.m. $15 MTP

Youth Small Group Training (Ages 10–16)

Your child will learn the fundamentals of strength and cardio endurance training. This class introduces a fun, exciting, noncompetitive exercise program built just for their age group and ability level. #501158

TH 7/11–8/1 5:15–6 p.m. $45 REC

TH 8/8–8/29 5:15–6 p.m. $45 REC

TH 9/5–9/26 5:15–6 p.m. $45 REC

Sign up to be a volunteer coach

Youth Soccer League (Preschool–Fourth Grade)

Run. Kick. Pass. Lay a foundation of athletic proficiency and develop large motor skills with soccer. This league starts with a 25-minute practice followed by a 25-minute game. Team t-shirt included. Shin guards required. Rubber cleats optional. All other equipment provided. #201111

S 9/7–10/12 Pre-K (Ages 3–4): 11:15 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

$55 MCF

S 9/7–10/12 Pre-K (Ages 3–4): 12:30–1:20 p.m. $55 MCF

S 9/7–10/26

Kindergarten–First Grade: 8:50–9:40 a.m. $69 MCF

S 9/7–10/26 Kindergarten–First Grade: 12:30–1:20 p.m. $69

S 9/7–10/26 Grades 2–4: 10–10:50 a.m. $69 MCF

Youth Tennis Lessons (Ages 6–13)

Whether your child is new to the sport or looking to improve their play, they’ll have fun learning the skills and discipline of tennis, which can be played for a lifetime. Participants should bring their own racquets; all other equipment provided. #501110 W 7/3–7/24 Ages 6–9: 6:15–7:15 p.m.

W 7/3–7/24 Ages 10–13: 7:30–8:30 p.m.

W 8/7–8/28 Ages 6–9: 6:15–7:15 p.m.

W 8/7–8/28 Ages 10–13: 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Spend fun and quality time with your child AND get a discount off their league registration fees! We are looking for volunteer coaches for coach pitch, flag football, soccer and T-ball. Curriculum provided. All coaches will receive a 20% credit from their child’s registration fee at the end of the season. Interested? Contact Ryan Latta at rlatta@lenexa.com.

AQUATICS

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

Group Swim Lessons: Outdoor

M–TH 7/8–7/18 Mornings

M–TH 7/8–7/18 Evenings

M–TH 7/22–8/1 Mornings

M–TH 7/22–8/1 Evenings

Group Swim Lessons: Indoor

$55/residents; $60 SKPAC

$55/residents; $60 AA

$55/residents; $60 SKPAC

$55/residents; $60 AA

Fall enrollment open Aug. 3/members; Aug. 5/nonmembers.

T/TH 7/9–8/1 Mornings/Evenings $55/members; $60 REC

S 7/13–8/3 Mornings $55/members; $60 REC

T/TH 8/27–9/19 Mornings/Evenings $55/members; $60 REC

S 9/7–9/28 Mornings $55/members; $60 REC

PRIVATE AND SEMIPRIVATE LESSONS

Private and semiprivate lessons are four 30-minute sessions.

Private and Semiprivate Lessons: Indoor

Private: $110 for Rec Center members; $120 for nonmembers. Semiprivate: $75/student for members; $81/ student for non-members. July: #504623. Fall enrollment open Aug. 3/members; Aug. 5/non-members: #504615.

SU 7/14–8/4 Mornings REC

M 7/8–7/29 Evenings REC

W 7/10–7/31 Evenings REC

SU 9/8–9/29 Mornings REC

M 9/9–9/30 Evenings REC

W 9/4–9/25 Evenings REC

Private and Semiprivate Lessons: Outdoor

Private: $110 for residents; $120 for non-residents. Semiprivate: $75/student for residents; $81/student for non-residents. #304623

M–TH 7/8–7/11

M–TH 7/15–7/18

M–TH 7/22–7/25

SWIM LESSON LEVELS

Parent and Child (Ages 6 months - 3 years)

Parents will be guided to introduce new techniques to their children to build confidence in and around the water. This course is not designed to teach your child how to survive or swim in the water.

Indoor: #504598 | Outdoor: #304598

Toddler (Age 3)

Water acclimation and introduction to basic skills through songs and games.

Indoor: #504599 | Outdoor: #304599

Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Preschool 1: Water acclimation and basic skills such as floating.

Preschool 2: Begin comfort with submerging head; begin working on skills without support.

Preschool 3: Submerging head for bobs; independent skills including beginning front crawl.

Indoor: #504600 | Outdoor: #304600

Level 1 (Ages 6+)

Focus on floating, front crawl and back crawl introduction.

Indoor: #504601 | Outdoor: #304601

Level 2 (Ages 6+)

Focus on back crawl, elementary backstroke, treading and jumping into deep water.

Indoor: #504602 | Outdoor: #304602

Level 3 (Ages 6+)

Focus on front crawl with rotary breathing, different kick forms and kneeling dives.

Indoor: #504603 | Outdoor: #304603

Level 4 (Ages 8+)

Focus on breaststroke, butterfly stroke and standing dives.

Indoor: #504604 | Outdoor: #304604

Level 5 (Ages 8+)

Focus on stroke development and turns.

Mornings SKPAC

Mornings SKPAC

Mornings SKPAC

Indoor: #504605 | Outdoor: #304605

Level 6 (Ages 8+)

Focus on technique and endurance.

Indoor: #504606 | Outdoor: #304606

ADULT

SPORTS/FITNESS

Beginner Pickleball Clinic (Ages 18+)

Get in on the game and start playing with confidence. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America. In this clinic, you will learn rules, how to score, serve and volley, as well as strategies and techniques to help get you started. #502167

SU 7/14 5–6:30 p.m. $20 CC

F 7/26 10:30 a.m.–noon $20 MTP

F 8/11 5–6:30 p.m. $20 CC

F 8/30 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $20 CC

Beginner’s Pickleball Instructional League (Ages 16+)

Playing pickleball consistently allows you to progressively build your skills. Participants will play games and get instruction along the way from more advanced players. No partner necessary. #502168

M 7/8–8/5 7–8 p.m. $35 MTP

M 8/19–9/23 6–7 p.m. $35 MTP

Coffee, Walk & Talk

Enjoy a 2-mile group walk on local trails at a leisurely pace. Coffee location shared upon arrival. No need to register. #503301

T July: Little Mill Creek (79th and Cottonwood)

T August: Black Hoof Park (boat ramp parking lot)

T September: Gary Haller Trail Barker Access

Karate (Ages 18+)

Students progress through the ranks in Shindo Jinen Ryu, a traditional Japanese karate style, by refining basic techniques, working on self-defense and learning competition-style kata (form). Upcoming sessions: July 10–Aug. 2, Aug. 7–30. Attend unlimited classes per month for $65. Additional family members receive a 10% discount. Additional fees include uniform fee ($30) and belt test fee ($45). #501113 TH Ongoing 7:30–8:30 p.m. Fees

S Ongoing 11 a.m.–noon

Pickleball League (Ages 18+)

Games are self-officiated with wins/losses reported to staff on site. Games take place between 5:30–9:30 p.m.

Schedule sent one week prior to the first game. Medals are awarded to the top three teams in each division and category. #502166

W 8/28–10/2 Men’s 3.60–4.39: 5:30–9:30 p.m. $39 BDP

W 8/28–10/2 Women’s 3.60–4.39: 5:30–8:30 p.m. $39 BDP

W 8/28–10/2 Mixed 3.60–4.39: 5:30–8:30 p.m. $39 BDP

TH 8/29–10/3 Men’s 3.59 and below: 5:30–9:30 p.m. $39 BDP

TH 8/29–10/3 Women’s 3.59 and below: 5:30–9:30 p.m. $39 BDP

TH 8/29–10/3 Mixed 3.59 and below: 5:30–9:30 p.m. $39 BDP

Shining Stars Dance — Adult Tap (Ages 18+)

Tap dancing is a lively and entertaining dance form that can help you increase strength, flexibility and coordination while lowering stress. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable attire. #502112

W 7/10–8/28 Adult Tap: 7–8 p.m. $96 SC

TH 7/11–8/29 Adult/Senior Tap: 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. $96 SC

Stay Fit Small Group Training (Ages 18+)

Trying to find a way to stay active and further your fitness goals? This small group, led by a certified personal trainer, gives you accountability with two workouts a week and helps you establish short-term and long-term goals. This is an all-inclusive program with resistance, cardiovascular, core training, stretching and mobility work. #502013

T/TH 7/2–7/30 6–7 p.m. $125 REC

T/TH 8/6–8/29 6–7 p.m. $125 REC

T/TH 9/3–9/26 6–7 p.m. $125 REC

SENIOR EDUCATION

How to Maximize Your Social Security (Ages 55+)

Learn key strategies on why, how and when to initiate your benefits. Pro Senior Advisors presents information on Social Security benefits and when you can start collecting them. #5031016

W 8/14 6:30–7:30 p.m. Free

Senior Wellness Seminar: Home Workout (Ages 50+)

A Lakeview Village activity coordinator will provide exercises to do at home to ensure proper fitness as we age. #2031023 W 8/7 10–11 a.m.

Solving the Medicare Puzzle (Ages 55+)

Learn what’s covered under Medicare Parts A, B and D, how to supplement this coverage and timelines for enrollment. Walk away understanding what Medicare coverage is right for you and how to make sure you are properly enrolled on an ongoing basis. #5031003 W 7/24 6:30–8 p.m. Free

SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES

Hooked on Books (Ages 50+)

Join us each month to discuss a new book. Members choose the books and facilitate discussions. #503201

TH “Diamond Eye” by Kate Quinn: 7/25 1–2 p.m. Free SC

TH “Night Watch” by Louise Erdich: 8/22 1–2 p.m. Free SC

Senior Birthday Entertainment (Ages 50+)

Enjoy free musical entertainment from Michelle Hawkins, and join the birthday celebration! Optional meal available from Johnson County Nutrition — see details below. #503401

W 8/14 12:15–1:15 p.m. Free SC

SPORTS/FITNESS

Active Ager Strength Training (Ages 50+)

Build community and muscle. Studies have shown that strength training and other exercises done regularly build up bone and muscle and counteract the weakness and frailty that usually come with aging. Trainings are done in a small group setting to ensure proper form and safety. #503112

F 7/5–7/26 10:30–11:15 a.m. $75 REC

F 8/2–8/23 10:30–11:15 a.m. $75 REC

F 9/6–9/27 10:30–11:15 a.m. $75 REC

ENJOY A HOT MEAL

Beginner Line Dance (Ages 50+)

Get active and stay young with a light cardiovascular workout while dancing to a variety of music and meeting new friends. No partner needed. Step sheets are available. All levels are welcome. Register in person at the Lenexa Community Center. #503100

TH Ongoing 1:30–2:30 p.m. $45/10-class card; $5 drop-in CC

Chair Yoga (Ages 18+)

This practice is experienced seated on a chair and using the chair for support while standing. Benefits can include improved breathing capacity, muscle endurance, flexibility, balance and feeling good overall. No yoga experience required. All fitness levels welcome. #503104

F Ongoing 9–10 a.m. $40/10-class card; $5 drop-in CC

Senior Pep Fitness (Ages 55+)

Get energized and gain cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and strength! This upbeat exercise program will help you achieve your health goals. All fitness levels welcome. Join any time. #503103

T/TH Ongoing 9:30–10:30 a.m. $35/10-class card; $4 drop-in CC

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) (Ages 50+)

Set yourself up for weight loss success. Each week, participants have a private weigh-in and learn how to improve their eating habits with an eating plan, healthy recipes, contests and group support. To register, you must call 913.477.7100. #403109 W Ongoing 10–11 a.m. $54/annually SC

Johnson County Nutrition Services serves lunches in a community setting at the Lenexa Senior Center. Meals are available on weekdays at 11:30 a.m. to people age 60+. Call 913.888.6141 between 9 and 10 a.m. the day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation: $4.

Lunch Bunch (Ages 50+)

Travel once a month to some of Kansas City’s finest restaurants from the best-known hot spots to the best-kept secrets. Cost of meal on your own. Meet at the restaurant at 11:15 a.m., or take transportation from the Senior Center (departs at 10:30 a.m.; $6 round-trip). Call 913.477.7134 to register. #503402

TH Callahan’s West (Lenexa): 7/11 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. Fees above

TH Atomic Cowboy (Overland Park): 8/8 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. Fees above

Paola, Kansas, Art and History Tour (Ages 50+)

Explore the Heartland Art Guild Miniature Show with 200+ art works. Learn about prominent local figures at the Miami County Historical Society and Museum. Displays include a wide collection of artifacts from four American wars and one of the largest collections of Native American artifacts in the state. Lunch (at your own cost) at El Potro. #305200

W 7/10 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $20 Register by 7/5

Mississippi River & Cranberry Tour (Ages 50+)

Explore cranberry bogs and delve into the work of cranberry cultivation. Enjoy cranberry-inspired food, narrated tours, and live entertainment. Fee includes motorcoach transportation, hotels, all tours and tickets, step-on guide, luggage handling, staff escorts and eight meals. Gratuity included. #505204

10/1–10/4 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $1,382/pp triple; $1,463/pp double; $1,775 single Register by 8/1

Sac & Fox Casino — Powhattan, Kan. (Ages 21+)

Try your luck at both slots (over 600 machines) and gaming tables. This is also a bingo day, with play from 1:30–5 p.m. Each participant receives $15 in free slot play; $25 if it is their first visit; $10 if it is your birthday month. Bring your government-issued ID. #205801

W 7/24 8:30 a.m.–7:10 p.m. $29 Register by 7/17

TRIPS

To register for trips, call 913.477.7100. For more details, call 913.477.7134.

Grand O’ Opry — Ottawa, Kan. (Ages 50+)

Get on down to the Grand O’ Opry — Kansas-style, that is; Ottawa, Kansas. Kick the dust off your cowboy/ girl boots, and don your bolo for some down home, toe tappin’, country music. Supper buffet dinner at K & M BBQ before headin’ to the country show. #305020

S 8/24 2:40–9:30 p.m. $103 Register by 8/7

Eight Countries Without a Passport — Omaha, Neb. (Ages 50+)

Experience food and culture from Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Ukraine, China and Scotland. This tour will be educational and fun. $200 deposit due upon registration. Fee includes motorcoach transportation, tours, six meals, step-on guide, hotels, luggage handling and tour escorts. #3059116

T–W 9/24–9/25 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $678/pp double; $740 single Register by 7/25

New Theatre & Restaurant: “An Old-Fashioned Family Murder” (Ages 50+)

Sally Struthers (“All in the Family”) stars in this mystery about a junior homicide detective who stumbles upon the murder of a famed mystery writer. Trapped in a mansion with several suspects, he finds himself outmatched. His only hope in solving the case: his mystery-loving mother, who luckily is trapped in the mansion with him.

Price includes a buffet lunch and the show. Meet at the New Theatre at 11 a.m., or reserve transportation for $5 and meet at the Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m.; showtime is 1 p.m. #505201

W 10/16 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $44; $49 w/ transportation Register by 9/16

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CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor

Julie Sayers

City Council Ward 1

Joe Karlin

Courtney Eiterich

City Council Ward 2

Bill Nicks

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City Manager

Beccy Yocham

City Council Ward 3

Melanie Arroyo

Chelsea Williamson

City Council Ward 4

Craig Denny

Chris Herron

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