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1 stocked in Heritage Park Lake at 2:30 p.m. The lake will be closed to fishing after the stocking and the 2009 trout season will begin with a siren start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28. Heritage Park Boat Ramp, Pflumm. FREE MARCH Early Mar Fishing Classic at Bass Pro Shops EXPERIENCE Great sales on fishing gear, seminars from Pro s, fishing guides and much more. Free kids Trout Pond, South Renner Boulevard, Olathe, KS 66061, Check website for details and more events. FREE Mar 8 Women s History Celebration JANUARY Early JanUARY Boat Show at Bass Pro Shops Boating seminars and sales, South Renner Boulevard, Olathe, KS 66061, Check website for details and more events. FREE JANUARY 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30 & 31 Over the Tavern by Tom Dudzick OlatheTheatre.org The Eisenhower years of the 1950s. Meet the Pazinski family, who has a lot going on in their cramped Buffalo apartment. A warm and hilarious look at family, growing up, and God. Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. and all other shows begin at 8 p.m. Adm., Buddy Rogers & Family Playhouse, 500 E. Loula St. Call for tickets. FEBRUARY Feb 6, 7, & 8 Rhythm, Roses and Romance OlatheTheatre.org Fountain City Brass Band fcbb.net The Bell Cultural Events Center is now home to Kansas City s own Fountain City Brass Band! This concert is one of six concerts the band will be performing during the season at the Bell Cultural Events Center. 7:30 p.m., Adm., Bell Cultural Events Center of Mid America Nazarene University, 2000 Pioneer Blvd. Call for tickets. Mar 10 Feb 14 Mar Great Backyard Bird Count Stop by for 15 minutes or stay a spell while we count the colorful winter birds which come to our feeders. Learn about the birds that winter in Northeast Kansas from experienced birders from the Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas Highway 7. FREE Feb 16 newear Ensemble Concert newear.org In the best tradition of the old Jan Connor Christmas Show, Olathe Community Theatre presents an entertaining and irreverent look at that bedeviling holiday, Valentine s Day. Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. and all other shows begin at 8 p.m., Adm., Buddy Rogers & Family Playhouse, 500 E. Loula St. Call for tickets. newear, now in its 15th Season, is a professional music ensemble from Kansas City that features the music of today s composers. 4 p.m., Bell Cultural Events Center of Mid America Nazarene University, 2000 Pioneer Boulevard. FREE Feb 7 Jazz Festival Concert Laura s Legacy Celebrate the birthday of early Kansas pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder by participating in activities including rag doll making, experience lessons from an 1800 s school, and listen to music from the time period. Participants must preregister and are invited to wear pioneer clothing. 10 a.m. - noon, Adm., Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas Highway Feb 10 Through storytelling, travel through time and meet some amazing women from the past, then explore non-traditional careers with some accomplished women of today, and celebrate with creative activities honoring women. 2-4 p.m., Adm., Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas Highway 7. Feb 21 mnu.edu/events/bellcenter Check on-line for details, 7:30 p.m., Adm., Bell Cultural Events Center of Mid America Nazarene University, 2000 Pioneer Blvd. Call for tickets. Feb 25 Trout Stocking Come watch as 1,000 pounds of rainbow trout are World Music Celebration mnu.edu/events/bellcenter The World Music Celebration will feature Latin American music and Cajun/Zydeco music. 7:30 p.m. Bell Cultural Events Center of Mid America Nazarene University, 2000 Pioneer Blvd. FREE Spring Break Trout Stocking Come watch as 1,000 pounds of rainbow trout are stocked in Heritage Park Lake. 2:30 p.m. The lake will be closed to fishing after the stocking and will reopen on Saturday, March 14 at 3:45 p.m. Heritage Park Boat Ramp, Pflumm. FREE Mar 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27 & in the Shade by Nash/Schmidt/Jones OlatheTheatre.org Based on Nash s 1954 play, The Rainmaker, The Olathe Community Theatre Association presents 110 In The Shade, the story of Lizzie Curry and her family, who are trying to survive a paralyzing drought in the West...a drought of rain, love, and life.. Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. and all other shows begin at 8 p.m. Adm., Buddy Rogers & Family Playhouse, 500 E. Loula St., Call for tickets. Mar Spring Fling Fun Enjoy spring with a trip to Ernie Miller Nature Park during spring break week. Park naturalists will entertain guests with a special program each day at 10 a.m. Adm., Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Kansas Highway 7. Mar 26-Apr 26 Give Me That Old Time Religion

2 EXPERIENCE This show is a hand-clapping, toe-tapping musical revue full of gospel and spiritual favorites. All shows are Mar 28 Olathe Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k OlatheMarathon.com USATF certified course featuring full and half marathons, 5K race and children s run. Boston marathon qualifier. Call or visit our website to register or sign-up to volunteer and cheer our runners to the finish! Mar 29-Oct. 31 Kansas City s Passport to Adventure Visit participating Kansas City-area natural and historic sites and get your passport stamped each time. After completion, turn the passport in for a prize. Ongoing event during regular operating hours. This year s adventure begins with a kickoff event at the Olathe Bass Pro Shop on March 29, Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas Highway 7 in Olathe and other sites throughout the metro. Call for more information or visit. APRIL Spring Go Outdoors Event at Bass Pro Shops Seminars, demos, camping experts and family events. Sales on great camping gear, South Renner Boulevard, Olathe, KS 66061, Check website for details and more events. FREE Apr 25-Oct 10 Apr 2-26 Give Me That Old Time Religion This show is a hand-clapping, toe-tapping musical revue full of gospel and spiritual favorites. All shows are Apr 14 Fountain City Brass Band fcbb.net The Bell Cultural Events Center is now home to Kansas City s own Fountain City Brass Band! This concert is one of six concerts the band will be performing during the season at the Bell Cultural Events Center. 7:30 p.m., Adm., Bell Cultural Events Center of Mid America Nazarene University, 2000 Pioneer Blvd. Call for tickets. Apr 23 MNU Spring Concert mnu.edu/events/bellcenter Concert featuring MNU Concert Band and Concert Choir. 7:30 p.m., Adm., Bell Cultural Events Center of Mid America Nazarene University, 2000 Pioneer Blvd. FREE Apr 25 La Grande Birding Fiesta x. 27 Join us to welcome back hummingbirds, orioles, warblers and other feathered friends from their winter vacations in Latin America. A variety of bird-related activities will v

3 be offered. Presented in conjunction with Outdoor Kansas Kids Day. 8:30 a.m. noon, Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas Highway 7. FREE MAY May 2-Oct 10 EXPERIENCE three-hour concerts featuring local, regional, and national acts playing different genres of music. Call for a Indian Creek Pky,. Deaf interpreters available. FREE May 2 Kansas Heart & Sole Classic 5k and 10k Run OlatheRunningClub.com More than 300 local, state, and regional runners. Fun run, Tot Trot, 5K run/walk, and 10K run. 8 a.m. Certified course. Sponsored by the Olathe Running Club. Downtown Olathe. Visit our website to register. May 2 Timber Ridge Adventure Center Open House Come experience the Timber Ridge Adventure Center during this fourth-annual public open house. A variety of activities will be available including canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating, hiking, archery, and target practice at the bb-gun range. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Timber Ridge Adventure Center, S. Homestead Lane. FREE May 2 Climbing Tower Open House Experience the Hawk s Nest Climbing Tower during an open climbing event for ages 12 and older. Reservations and completed medical liability releases required for participation. 9 a.m. - noon, Timber Ridge Adventure Center, S. Homestead Lane. FREE May 7-10 Willy Wonka Jr cytkc.org Willy Wonka Jr. performed by the Christian Youth Theatre. 7 p.m., Adm., Bell Cultural Events Center of Mid America Nazarene University, 2000 Pioneer Blvd. Call for tickets. May 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22 & 23 For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls By Christopher Durang OlatheTheatre.org In this parody of The Glass Menagerie, hypersensitive Lawrence prepares to receive a feminine caller while playing with his collection of glass swizzle sticks. Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. and all other shows begin at 8 p.m. Adm., Presented by the Olathe Community Theatre Association. Buddy Rogers & Family Playhouse, 500 E. Loula St., Call for tickets. May 9 BAD Bike Ride from Bass Pro Shops American Diabetes Association Bikers against Diabetes A Biker fund-raising ride and family festival that unites the Biker Nation in the fight against diabetes. The B.A.D. Ride is a FULL day of GREAT riding, BIG entertainment, DELICIOUS food, LOTS of activities and a GOOD vibe! South Renner Boulevard, Olathe, KS FREE May 12 Fountain City Brass Band fcbb.net The Bell Cultural Events Center is now home to Kansas City s own Fountain City Brass Band! This concert is one of six concerts the band will be performing during the season at the Bell Cultural Events Center. 7:30 p.m., Adm., Bell Cultural Events Center of Mid America Nazarene University, 2000 Pioneer Blvd. Call for tickets. May 17 22nd Annual BikeSource Duathlon/Triathlon 22

4 EXPERIENCE Triathlon consists of a 587-yard swim, 11.5-mile bike ride, and 3-mile run. Duathlon is a 2-mile run, 11.5-mile bike ride, and a 3-mile run. Heritage Park Sponsored by Bike- Source, 7:30 a.m., Heritage Park, Pflumm. May 21-June 21 Babes in Hollywood - The Music of Garland and Rooney Babes in Hollywood salutes the legendary musical careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney! All shows are May 30 Hershey Track & Field Event opkansas.org Hershey s Track & Field Program was created over 30 years ago to promote youth physical fitness and provide fun learning experiences for children 9 to 14 years old. Youth track & field is a great way to get kids started in a physical fitness program. The Program Meet is held at the Olathe District Activities Center, th St. JUNE Get your Hands into History at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site Kansas City Rd. Farmin Fridays: There is plenty of work to do on the farm! The chores vary week to week but you might have to help with laundry, grinding corn, gardening, cutting wood, or cooking on the stove. Trailside Saturdays: Life on the Trail isn t for the faint of heart. The tasks vary week to week but you might explore our prairie schooner, see how to take off a wagon wheel for repair, help cook over the open fire, or watch bullet molding as it was done at Lone Elm Campground. Fun on Sundays: Sundays were a time of rest for many 19th Century families. Join us for a game of croquet or baseball by 19th century rules, discover some fun, indoor parlor games or just sit on the porch and play a game of checkers. Games and activities will vary week to week. Admission: Wednesday & Thursday: $4/adults & $3/children ages 5-12 Friday-Sunday $5/adults and $4/children ages 5-12, admission includes a stagecoach ride and the living history demonstrations! June 3-Oct 10 three-hour concerts featuring local, regional, and national acts playing different genres of music. Call for a Indian Creek Pky,. Deaf interpreters available. FREE June 4-21 Babes in Hollywood - The Music of Garland and Rooney Babes in Hollywood salutes the legendary musical careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney! All shows are June 27 Independence Day 19th Century Style Mahaffie.com Celebrate Independence Day, 19th Century Style. Enjoy a reading of the Declaration of Independence, 19th century games, music and a firing of our cannon! Other activities include 19th century baseball and living history demonstrations. Fee applies for stagecoach rides, pie, ice cream, and lemonade. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, 1200 Kansas City Rd. FREE JULY Get your Hands into History at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site Kansas City Rd. Farmin Fridays: There is plenty of work to do on the farm! The chores vary week to week but you might have to help with laundry, grinding corn, gardening, cutting wood, or cooking on the stove. Trailside Saturdays: Life on the Trail isn t for the faint of heart. The tasks vary week to week but you might explore our prairie schooner, see how to take off a wagon 23

5 EXPERIENCE wheel for repair, help cook over the open fire, or watch bullet molding as it was done at Lone Elm Campground. Fun on Sundays: Sundays were a time of rest for many 19th Century families. Join us for a game of croquet or baseball by 19th century rules, discover some fun, indoor parlor games or just sit on the porch and play a game of checkers. Games and activities will vary week to week. Admission: Wednesday & Thursday: $4/adults & $3/children ages 5-12 Friday-Sunday $5/adults and $4/children ages 5-12, admission includes a stagecoach ride and the living history demonstrations! July 1-Oct 10 three-hour concerts featuring local, regional, and national acts playing different genres of music. Call for a Indian Creek Pky,. Deaf interpreters available. FREE July 9-Aug 2 How to Eat Like a Child This fast-paced, unique show will be performed by talented young performers in the KC area. All shows are July 11 & 12 Commemorative Air Force Air Expo kcghostsquadron.org The historic aircraft of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) once flew the skies in military battles around the world. The 2009 Air Expo will delight military aviation enthusiasts by showcasing many of these aircraft, restored to their former beauty and in flying condition. The planes will give flying exhibitions and will be available to give rides for donations. Adm., #6 Aero Plaza, New Century, KS AUGUST Get your Hands into History at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site Mahaffie.org 1200 Kansas City Rd. Farmin Fridays: There is plenty of work to do on the farm! The chores vary week to week but you might have to help with laundry, grinding corn, gardening, cutting wood, or cooking on the stove. Trailside Saturdays: Life on the Trail isn t for the faint of heart. The tasks vary week to week but you might explore our prairie schooner, see how to take off a wagon wheel for repair, help cook over the open fire, or watch bullet molding as it was done at Lone Elm Campground. Fun on Sundays: Sundays were a time of rest for many 19th Century families. Join us for a game of croquet or baseball by 19th century rules, discover some fun, indoor parlor games or just sit on the porch and play a game of checkers. Games and activities will vary week to week. Admission: Wednesday & Thursday: $4/adults & $3/children ages 5-12 Friday-Sunday $5/adults and $4/children ages 5-12, admission includes a stagecoach ride and the living history demonstrations! Aug 5-Oct 10 three-hour concerts featuring local, regional, and national acts playing different genres of music. Call for a Indian Creek Pky,. Deaf interpreters available. FREE SEPTEMBER Early Fall Fall Hunting Classic at Bass Pro Shops Great sales on hunting equipment. Seminars, hunting pros and fun family events, South Renner Boulevard, Olathe, KS 66061, Check website for details and more events. FREE Sept 2-Oct 10 3p.m. until sold. Closed on Saturday, September 12th. Located in historic downtown Olathe at Poplar St. and Kansas Ave. Call or check the website for specific dates and times. FREE Sept Johnson County Old Settlers Days JohnsonCountyOldSettlers.org Nationally recognized musical entertainment, carnival rides, Kansas largest parade, antique auto show, arts and crafts, and much more. A true Johnson County homecoming and a tradition since Downtown Olathe. FREE Sept 11 Patriots Run PatriotsRun.us Run/walk event for people of all abilities to commemorate 9/11. This unique event is a 9 hour and 11 minute run/walk that begins at noon. Participants can be either solo or teams. This race is a certified Boston qualifying marathon N. Ridgeview. Call or visit our website to register. Sept 12 24

6 EXPERIENCE Olathe Medical Center Women s Triathlon and Expo Sept 24-Oct 25 Sept Oct 31st Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming KC Pumpkin Patch FESTIVAL KCPumpkinPatch.com This show is full of toe-tapping Bluegrass Gospel favorites and hilarious, touching stories. All shows are You ve never seen a pumpkin patch like this before! Kansas City s permiere agricultural playground! Almost 30 activities to participate in! Join us for old fashion fun! KC s best value for family fun! Adm., W. 191st St. Gardner, Kansas Triathlon consists of a 0.31-mile swim, 10.6-mile bike, and 2.6-mile run. 7:30 a.m., Kill Creek Park, Homestead Ln. Call or visi our website to register. Sept 19 City of Olathe s AquaFest Sept 26 AquaFest is an event for the whole family to enjoy. Activities include sliding down giant waterslides, paddling canoes, fishing, casting contests and demonstrations, or enjoying a sailboat ride. Hands-on crafts and educational classes are taught on a wide variety of topics relating to water and water resources. (Postponement Backup Date is September 26, 2009) Cedar Lake Park, S. Lone Elm Road. FREE Kansas Pioneer Girl Day OCTOBER Held in Oct Sept 19 & 20 Wild West Show & Bullwhacker Days Hidden Glen Arts Festival HiddenGlen.org A showcase of fine art featuring a national juried art show, music, entertainment, and a children s hands-on art center. A premiere Olathe event! Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cedar Creek, K-10 & Cedar Creek Pkwy. Sept 20 D.E.A.F. Sunday: A Taste of Olathe ksdeaf.org A benefit food fest and entertainment in conjunction with Deaf Awareness Week. Deaf and hearing performers, children s area, and auctions. Adm., Held at Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 E. Park St., (v/tty). Step back in time to the days of Laura Ingalls Wilder by participating in old-fashioned games and activities. Participants must preregister and are encouraged to dress like Laura. 10 a.m. noon. Adm., Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas Highway 7. Sept 26 & 27 Mahaffie.org Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, trick riders, and cowboy reenactors recreate the Wild West shows of the late 1800s. You ll enjoy period music, living history demonstrations, and children s activities, including 19th century games, panning for gold, air-gun and rubber-band shooting galleries. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Admission is $5/adults and $4/children ages Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, 1200 Kansas City Rd. Sept 26 - Oct 31st KC Corn Maze FESTIVAL kccornmaze.com You ve never seen a corn maze like this before! Acres and acres. Don t forget your flashlight for the night mazes. Adm., W. 191st Street, Gardner, Kansas Fire Department Open House and Bike Rodeo Bring the family and enjoy the 16th Annual Fire Department Open House at Olathe Fire Station1 (501 E. Old Hwy 56) from noon to 4 p.m. All activities and refreshments are FREE, including: Bike rodeo, fire hose fun, rescue demonstrations featuring special tools like the Jaws of Life, Sparky - the robotic fire dog, child safety car seat checks, search & rescue dogs, and more!! Deaf or hard of hearing & Spanish interpreters available. FREE Oct 3 & 10 Locally grown produce available Saturdays, 7 a.m. until sold. Located in historic downtown Olathe at Poplar St. and Kansas Ave. Call or check the website for specific dates and times. FREE Oct 1-25 Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming This show is full of toe-tapping Bluegrass Gospel favorites and hilarious, touching stories. All shows are 25