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 | WITS Workout: Happy Birthday, USA! (LIVE)Monday, July 8 | 12:30 PM Location: Gardner Senior Center; 128 E Park; Gardner You are never too young or old to start training your brain. As part of this course, participants will engage in 'pen and paper' activities designed to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Activities in this session have a patriotic or historical base. The training component covers memory and recall. Fee: $5 |
| 4-H Leadership CampMonday, July 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office The Johnson County 4-H Ambassadors are hosting a Leadership Day Camp offered for all youth ages 8-12 (including non-4-H'ers). During this camp, participants will engage in fun activities and games that will build leadership and teamwork skills. A $15 registration fee will cover material costs and snacks. Register now as space is limited! |
| WITS Workout: Happy Birthday: USA!Monday, July 8 | 3 PM Location: Virtual via Zoom You are never too young or old to start training your brain. As part of this course, participants will engage in 'pen and paper' activities designed to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Activities in this session have a patriotic or historical base. The training component covers memory and recall. |
 | Nature CampJuly 8-11, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Celebration Park, Gardner Join K-State Research and Extension for an adventure in the great outdoors. Campers will have the opportunity to discover and enjoy learning about insects, turtles, trees and more! Be prepared to get dirty and immerse yourself in nature while forming new friendships. Snacks will be available daily. |
 | Pop-up Farmers MarketTuesday, July 9, 2024 | 11 AM - 1 PM Location: Sunset Community Garden Join us for thesecond pop-up market of the growing season. We'll offer vegetables harvested that morning from the Sunset Community Garden. Take what you can use, and leave a donation if you can. All proceeds are re-invested to grow more food in the garden. |
 | Remote Work WednesdaysJuly 10, 2024 | 12 pm - 1 pm Location: Zoom Remote work in the Legal Profession: New ways to serve. Hear from Ashely Comeau for this remote work Wednesday. |
 | Kids in the Kitchen Summer Camp, Session 2July 9-11, 2024 | 9 AM - 12 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Campers will learn new skills in the kitchen and then enjoy tasting the results. This camp is designed for youth ages 11-15 years old. Class fee is $50 per child. |
 | WITS Workout at the Shawnee Civic CentreFriday, July 12; Friday, July 19; and Friday, July 26 | 10:00 AM Location: Shawnee Civic Centre Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin! This program has two main goals—to provide purposeful opportunities to engage intellectually and to increase socialization through ongoing group participation. |
 | Friday e-call: Moving In, Moving Out, Moving Over The Future of Housing SupplyFriday, July 12 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Location: e-call Listen in to speaker Ben Winchester, Rural Sociologist, University of Minnesota. |
 | Wild Kids! Summer Program: Rocks & FossilsSaturday, July 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Lake Olathe The Junior Extension Master NaturalistWild Kids! Summer Program offers kids in grades 3 - 5 opportunities to explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences. |
| Food Preservation 101: Learn to Can!Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Preserving foods at home does not have to be difficult or something you fear! However, it does require following research-based recipes and methods of preserving. Come learn the essential elements to water bath and pressure canning and which method is best for certain types of foods. This class will help you gain the knowledge and hands-on practice you need to safely preserve delicious foods. |
 | Summer Frozen TreatsThursday, July 18, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office A frosty frozen treat can help keep you cool on a hot day. Learn to make your own frozen treats with the freedom to make them as creative as you want. Try some different samples. |
 | Twilling Hand EmbroideryTuesday, July 23, 2024 | 6 - 7 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Twilling is a type of embroidery stitch, also known as the double knot stitch, that creates a row of raised knots to add unique dimension to your stitching. It is commonly used as a way to enhance quilts, clothing, or any sewing, and is most often used for borders and outlines. It is easy to learn and can add more interest to your embroidery or other projects. Join the Waitlist |
 | Wild Kids! Summer Program: The Importance of WaterSaturday, July 27, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Millcreek Streamway Park The JuniorExtension Master Naturalist Wild Kids! Summer Program offers kids in grades 3 - 5 opportunities to explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences. |
| ServSafe Food Handler CourseSaturday, July 27, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Johnson County Extension Office Join our Registered Dietitian and Food, Nutrition, and Health Agent Chelsea Reinberg to learn all about food safety including good personal hygiene, controlling time and temperature, preventing cross-contamination, and cleaning and sanitizing. This food handler course is ideal for anyone who works in a variety of food service settings or groups that prepare quantity food including institutions, restaurants and cafes, free hot meal sites, churches, etc. Participants will take exam following the lecture portion. |
 | Silver Clovers at the FairFriday, August 2, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds, Gardner For one hour on Friday morning during fair week, all fair buildings will be open exclusively to senior citizens. Enjoy a light breakfast, tour the fairgrounds with the Johnson County 4-H Ambassadors, meet 4-H youth and learn about their projects, and enjoy a morning of summer fun with your community. This event is sponsored by Silver Clovers, a project of Johnson County K-State Research and Extension to enrich the lives of adults ages 50 and up. |
 | Wild Kids! Summer Program: Trees & MeSaturday, August 10, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Overland Park Arboretum The Junior Extension Master Naturalist Wild Kids! Summer Program offers kids in grades 3 - 5 opportunities to explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences. |
 | Pop-Up Farmers MarketTuesday, August 13, 2024 | 11 AM - 1 PM Location: Sunset Community Garden Join us for a pop-up market. We'll offer vegetables harvested that morning from the Sunset Community Garden. Take what you can use, and leave a donation if you can. All proceeds are re-invested to grow more food in the garden. |
