﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Olathe Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>https://olathe.org</link><description>News related to Olathe Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Olathe Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>State of the City Luncheon 1/2/1753 11:00 - 10/4/2019 13:00</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="2019 Olathe State-of-the-City Luncheon Sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, City of Olathe, Kansas, and Olathe Health" height="287" src="https://www.olathe.org/e-news/events/state-of-the-city/images/2019-State-of-the-City-header.jpg" title="2019 Olathe State-of-the-City Luncheon Sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, City of Olathe, Kansas, and Olathe Health" width="570" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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			&lt;p style="font-size:24px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Embassy Suites Hotel &amp;amp; Conference Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

			&lt;p style="font-size:18px;"&gt;10401 S. Ridgeview Road&lt;/p&gt;

			&lt;p&gt;Presented by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce&lt;/p&gt;

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				&lt;li&gt;Address by Mayor Michael Copeland&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;li&gt;Video Presentation&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;li&gt;Celebration of what makes Olathe &amp;ldquo;Ever Better&amp;rdquo;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6458</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:54:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Chess @ the Olathe Indian Creek Library 7/16/2016 6:30 PM - 7/16/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Come play chess with a worthy opponent at our Family Chess Nights. Boards and equipment will be provided. All ages and playing levels welcome, but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult.  </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6158</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:26:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Hope Pantry Food Drive 11/10/2017 1:00 PM - 12/15/2018 </title><description>We are having a food drive to support New Hope Pantry in Olathe.  Please take a moment to bring in any non perishable food items and drop them off in our barrel at the front desk.  We are asking you to Help us Help Others </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5753</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 14:00:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Teen Yoga @ the Olathe Indian Creek Library 6/1/2018 2:00 PM - 6/1/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can enjoy a yoga session with certified instructor Joanne Rizer of Surya Yoga. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6198</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:40:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>READ to a Dog 6/2/2018 1:30 PM - 6/2/2018 2:30 PM</title><description>Young readers of all ages may drop by the library and read to trained therapy dogs provided by Pets for Life, Inc. Upon arrival, check in at Children's Services for a reading time. Reading sessions will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6149</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:22:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Reading Program Chat @ the Olathe Indian Creek Library 6/2/2018 10:00 AM - 6/2/2018 12:30 PM</title><description>Come chat with our new Adult Programming Librarian and talk about the books you’ve been reading and the music you’ve been listening to this summer, hear about what others are reading and listening to, register for the Summer Reading Program in-person,* make suggestions for future programs and learn about library services. No registration for the chat session. 

*You can register any time, by paper or online, but we’d love to meet you at a Chat. Plus, there will be snacks!

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6167</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:36:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Reading Program Chat @ the Olathe Downtown Library 6/2/2018 1:30 PM - 6/2/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Come chat with our new Adult Programming Librarian and talk about the books you’ve been reading and the music you’ve been listening to this summer, hear about what others are reading and listening to, register for the Summer Reading Program in-person,* make suggestions for future programs and learn about library services. No registration for the chat session. 

*You can register any time, by paper or online, but we’d love to meet you at a Chat. Plus, there will be snacks!

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6174</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:36:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>9th Annual Benefit Auto Show 6/2/2018 10:30 AM - 6/2/2018 </title><description>&lt;div&gt;The Olathe Police Foundation is hosting its 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Annual Benefit Auto Show on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Olathe South High School, 1640 E. 151&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;.&amp;nbsp; The OPF auto show is a fun filled, family oriented fund raising event which supports the men and women of the Olathe Police Department.&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;div&gt;On-site registration starts at 8:00 AM. Opening ceremonies a will be at 10:30 AM with the show-n-shine kicking off at 10:30 AM.&amp;nbsp; There is a $20 donation requested per vehicle entered in the auto show.&amp;nbsp; Students with current high school or college id may enter a vehicle for $10.&amp;nbsp; The entire community is welcome to the celebration and admission is FREE.&amp;nbsp; There will be food, beverages, door prizes, awards for various auto classes and a 50/50 drawing.&amp;nbsp; There will be a little something for everyone.&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="http://olathepolicefoundation.com/forum/news-events"&gt;http://olathepolicefoundation.com/forum/news-events&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6104</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:48:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cigar Box Guitars 6/3/2018 2:00 PM - 6/3/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Local blues player, Jason Vivone, will talk about making cigar box guitars and the history of the instrument. Vivone will also share a few songs from “Nicotina,” his cigar-box guitar.  No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6147</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Chess @ the Downtown Library 6/4/2018 6:30 PM - 6/4/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Come play chess with a worthy opponent at our Family Chess Nights. Boards and equipment will be provided. All ages and playing levels welcome, but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult.  </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6152</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QuickBooks Fundamentals – For Online Users 6/5/2018 12:30 PM - 6/5/2018 4:30 PM</title><description>Learn how to set up your business using this popular online accounting program - the right way. In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers and vendors; generate invoices, receive payments and sales receipts; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; reconcile accounts and bank fees; track and pay sales taxes; and produce customized financial statements and reports that will help you manage your business. Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor. $199

This is a 2 day event that meets Tuesday and Thursday.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6071</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:09:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meet and Greet 6/5/2018 4:00 PM - 6/5/2018 6:00 PM</title><description>Join us in welcoming Tom Inderhees, the new Executive Director at Travanse Living. Food and adult beverages will be provided. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6233</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 10:12:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Competing for Government Contracts: Basic Training 6/6/2018 9:30 AM - 6/6/2018 12:00 PM</title><description>This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with pursuing government contracts. The Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) presents information on how to get started in the government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. The seminar will also cover Kansas PTAC services available to assist businesses in all aspects of government contracting. Not eligible for Take 3 discount. Class preregistration required.
$0 (Pre-registration still required)</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6078</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:30:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus Information Session 6/6/2018 6:00 PM - 6/6/2018 7:00 PM</title><description>Join the University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus for an Information Session at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, at 4500 College Blvd.  Meet with faculty and advisors to learn about USM's flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs. RSVP at www.stmary.edu/success or call 913.319.3003 for more information. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6115</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coffee &amp; Conversation 6/6/2018 10:00 AM - 6/6/2018 11:30 AM</title><description>The library invites both those experiencing homelessness and those interested in social justice to join library staff for coffee, refreshments and conversation. Drop-in event.
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6116</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Help with the Workforce Partnership 6/6/2018 10:00 AM - 6/6/2018 11:00 AM</title><description>The Workforce Partnership will help job seekers with job-specific resume writing, interview skills and other services.  Drop-in event.
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6117</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Help with the Workforce Partnership 6/6/2018 10:00 AM - 6/6/2018 11:00 AM</title><description>The Workforce Partnership will help job seekers with job-specific resume writing, interview skills and other services.  Drop-in event.
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6118</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:01:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Help with the Workforce Partnership 6/6/2018 11:30 AM - 6/6/2018 12:30 PM</title><description>The Workforce Partnership will help job seekers with job-specific resume writing, interview skills and other services.  Drop-in event.
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6119</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:02:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cultivate KC Urban Grown Tour Kick-Off: Food for Thought with Tom Philpott 6/6/2018 6:30 PM - 6/6/2018 9:00 PM</title><description>Kick off the Cultivate KC’s Urban Grown Tour (June 9 &amp; 10) with a reception featuring local foods and beverages and a talk with Tom 
Philpott, food and agriculture correspondent for Mother Jones magazine. Tom will discuss both the national and local KC area food system and talk about his forthcoming book on challenges and solutions in the U.S. food system. Please visit www.cultivatekc.org/urbangrowntour/
to register or learn more about the tour. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6126</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:10:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Teen Beginnger Ukulele Workshop  6/6/2018 2:00 PM - 6/6/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can learn how to play the ukulele or refresh their skills with instructor Lyra Pherigo. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6197</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:40:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drop-In Group Art Project @ Olathe Indian Creek Library 6/6/2018 2:00 PM - 6/6/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Let's make art!  Drop in and help create a collaborative piece of artwork.  Art will be displayed in the Children's Department.  Art can be messy!  Dress accordingly.  All ages welcome; kindergarten and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.  Come and go as you please.  Program will be held at both library locations.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6216</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:42:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drop-In Group Art Project @ Olathe Downtown Library 6/6/2018 2:00 PM - 6/6/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Let's make art!  Drop in and help create a collaborative piece of artwork.  Art will be displayed in the Children's Department.  Art can be messy!  Dress accordingly.  All ages welcome; kindergarten and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.  Come and go as you please.  Program will be held at both library locations.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6217</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:43:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market With a Capability Statement 6/6/2018 1:30 PM - 6/6/2018 3:30 PM</title><description>A capability statement can be an important element in marketing and promoting your business, and is essential in government contracting.  Think of this statement as a resume for your business that tells your existing and potential customers about your business’ capabilities and strengths.
Whether you are currently involved with government contracting or want to pursue this option as a way to expand your market, you’ll gain valuable information about the what, why and how of developing a Capability Statement for your business.
By attending this workshop, you will learn:
-	Key elements of a capability statement
-	How to develop the target capability statement and items you need on your website
-	How to do research to know what your business can do to provide solutions for government agencies. 
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6244</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 16:17:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe Chamber Non-Profit Roundtable 6/6/2018 11:30 AM - 6/6/2018 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;Olathe Chamber Non-Profit Roundtable&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;Wednesday, June&amp;nbsp;6th, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Olathe Chamber of Commerce&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;18001 West 106th Street, Suite 160&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Olathe, KS 66061&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Agenda&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;11:30- Networking and Lunch&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;12:00- Attendee&amp;nbsp;Introductions&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;12:15- Topic Overview- Dr. Brian Davidson, Founder of Intrinsic Institute - How to Ignite Greatness&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;12:40- Group Discussion. Q&amp;amp;A&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1:00- Adjourn&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This event is only open to&amp;nbsp;Non-Profit organizations. Feel free to invite fellow Non-Profit guests. &lt;u&gt;Pre-registration is required as space is limited&lt;/u&gt;.&amp;nbsp;There is no cost to attend&amp;nbsp;if you&amp;nbsp;&amp;ldquo;B.Y.O.Lunch&amp;rdquo; however please register and pre-pay&amp;nbsp;for catered lunch, $12.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6234</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 11:06:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GO TO MARKET STRATEGY - MARKETING AND SALES COMBINED 6/7/2018 7:30 AM - 6/7/2018 10:00 AM</title><description>GAME (Accelerate your Growth through Action Measurement AND Engagement) is a series designed to help results-driven business owners achieve continuous, profitable market share growth.  Apply at http://www.bit.ly/GAME-2018.  For more information, contact the KSBDC at 913-469-3878 or slandis1@jccc.edu
$99 for series of 5 GAME sessions (a $250 value)

The topic for this session is:GO TO MARKET STRATEGY - MARKETING AND SALES COMBINED
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6052</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:02:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QuickBooks Payroll 6/7/2018 9:30 AM - 6/7/2018 11:30 AM</title><description>Learn how to set up payroll items, enter employee information, create a payroll schedule, create paychecks, track and pay payroll tax liabilities, and print payroll tax returns and annual W-2s. Participants should have a working knowledge of QuickBooks® as this course does not cover any other areas of the software. Participants should also be familiar with payroll laws and filing due dates applicable to their business for federal and state withholdings and unemployment. Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor. $59</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6068</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:09:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QuickBooks Fundamentals – For Online Users 6/7/2018 12:30 PM - 6/7/2018 4:30 PM</title><description>Learn how to set up your business using this popular online accounting program - the right way. In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers and vendors; generate invoices, receive payments and sales receipts; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; reconcile accounts and bank fees; track and pay sales taxes; and produce customized financial statements and reports that will help you manage your business. Facilitated by a Certified QuickBooks® Pro-Advisor. $199

This is a 2 day event that meets Tuesday and Thursday.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6070</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:09:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Munch After Hours 6/7/2018 6:00 PM - 6/7/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Booklovers, join us for a lively group discussion on a variety of book-related topics, including current reading. There is no commitment to read a particular book. Food and drink available for purchase. No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6130</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:11:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>STEAM Thursdays: DIY Slime  6/7/2018 1:30 PM - 6/7/2018 3:30 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can join STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) programs throughout the summer. At this session, teens will experiment by making different slime. Materials provided.. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6196</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:40:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Fun Nights: Hit the Trail 6/7/2018 6:00 PM - 6/7/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Enjoy a different theme of history each week with lots of hands on activities! This week, we Hit the Trail!

FREE admission (a small fee required for some activities). Stagecoach rides are $3/person ages 3 &amp; up</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6230</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 09:38:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at The Cidery at KC Wine Co. 6/7/2018 9:00 AM - 6/7/2018 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests are welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5822</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:15:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HERO Day 6/8/2018 8:30 PM - 6/9/2018 3:30 </title><description>HERO Day is a FREE program that introduces young women (ages 14-19) to a career as a firefighter. All participants will be alongside Olathe firefighters in a controlled environment as they are exposed to activities like search and rescue; hose line deployment; emergency medical services; bunker gear drills; extrication; and, more!!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Apply now at https://www.olatheks.org/government/fire/olathe-fire-hero-day. </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6113</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 10:22:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boredom Buster Friday for Teens: Breakout Escape Room  6/8/2018 2:00 PM - 6/8/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Bored on Friday afternoons? Each session features a different activity to cure summer boredom. Participants on this Friday will be challenged to escape the storytime room using critical thinking, teamwork, and complex problem solving in this immersive learning game. For teens in 6th - 12th grades. Registration begins May 18.  Register on the events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6180</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:37:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boredom Buster Friday for Teens: Breakout Escape Room  6/8/2018 2:00 PM - 6/8/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Bored on Friday afternoons? Each session features a different activity to cure summer boredom. Participants on this Friday will be challenged to escape the storytime room using critical thinking, teamwork, and complex problem solving in this immersive learning game. For teens in 6th - 12th grades. Registration begins May 18.  Register on the events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6181</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:38:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe Live! Laith Al-Saadi 6/8/2018 7:00 PM - 6/8/2018 </title><description>Free concert featuring Laith Al-Saadi with special guest Josh Hoyer! Located at Frontier Park in Olathe. Click the link below for further details:
https://www.olatheks.org/government/parks-recreation/special-events/olathe-live</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6236</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 16:33:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber 2.0 - A member benefits review workshop 6/8/2018 8:00 AM - 6/8/2018 9:30 AM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="http://member.olathe.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/WebContentPage.aspx?ContentID=6327" /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5846</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:47:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jam Session 6/9/2018 1:00 PM - 6/9/2018 2:30 PM</title><description>Learn how to preserve those delicious summer fruits with this presentation by Chrystal Futrell, K-State Extension Family and 
Consumer Sciences. This is a great skill and a fun hobby that can be enjoyed year-round! No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6125</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:10:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Munch for Breakfast Bunch 6/9/2018 9:00 AM - 6/9/2018 10:30 AM</title><description>Booklovers, join us for a lively group discussion on a variety of book-related topics, including current reading. There is no commitment to read a particular book. Food and drink available for purchase. No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6124</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 16:10:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe Station Art Fair 6/9/2018 10:00 AM - 6/9/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>This is the first annual fine arts show and sale to be known as the Olathe Station Arts Fair, which will be held at the Olathe Station business complex at 119th and Strang Line.  A wide assortment of fine art will be available from juried artists to include pottery, painting, sculpture,  jewelry, photography, glass fusion, ceramics and other mediums.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6008</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:09:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe Station Art Fair 6/10/2018 10:00 AM - 6/10/2018 5:00 PM</title><description>This is the first annual fine arts show and sale to be known as the Olathe Station Arts Fair, which will be held at the Olathe Station business complex at 119th and Strang Line.  A wide assortment of fine art will be available from juried artists to include pottery, painting, sculpture,  jewelry, photography, glass fusion, ceramics and other mediums.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6249</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:39:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>History of Rock an Roll 6/11/2018 6:30 PM - 6/11/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Join Roberta Freund Schwartz for an evening of rock &amp; roll history. Dr. Schwartz is the Director of the Musicology Division at KU, where she lectures on the history of musical movements such as blues and rock, and has published texts on teaching musicology.  No registration is needed.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6132</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 13:54:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Reading Program Chat @ the Olathe Downtown Library 6/12/2018 9:00 AM - 6/12/2018 10:00 AM</title><description>Come chat with our new Adult Programming Librarian and talk about the books you’ve been reading and the music you’ve been listening to this summer, hear about what others are reading and listening to, register for the Summer Reading Program in-person,* make suggestions for future programs and learn about library services. No registration for the chat session. 

*You can register any time, by paper or online, but we’d love to meet you at a Chat. Plus, there will be snacks!

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6173</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:36:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maker Tuesdays: Sew a Drawstring Bag 6/12/2018 1:00 PM - 6/12/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can unleash their imagination in the Olathe Downtown Library's Makerspace. In this week's session, teens will learn how to sew a drawstring bag. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6191</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:39:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Delegating with Purpose 6/13/2018 8:00 AM - 6/13/2018 12:00 PM</title><description>Delegation is a critical skill for leaders in today's "do more with less" business environment. Fewer resources, changing motivations, virtual employees, and global workforces are just a few of the challenges leaders face as they attempt to meet ever-increasing workplace demands. In this course, leaders learn the skills they need to address these challenges, gain the commitment of team members, develop individual skills and abilities, and enhance the overall capability and capacity of their teams and, ultimately, the organization. Leaders learn to identify the tasks they need to delegate, select the most appropriate individuals, assess capabilities and commitment, and plan the delegation discussion including the level of decision-making authority, amount of support, and methods 
for measuring and monitoring the delegation. This class is part of the Business Leadership Certificate. The on-campus DDI course is approved by HRCI and SHRM for 3.5 hours. $174 (Enter Promo code SBDC for $5 discount)</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6088</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:22:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Dance Party 6/13/2018 2:00 PM - 6/13/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Put on your dancing shoes, grab your family, and come party with us.  From the "Chicken Dance" to the "Cha Cha Slide" and everything in between, we like to "move it, move it" so come join us!  Program geared to 1st - 5th grade, but parents and siblings are welcome.  No registration, but tickets are handed out at the door starting at 2 p.m.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6146</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Basics in a Day 6/14/2018 8:00 AM - 6/14/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>This day-long seminar will cover the basics of starting a small business, including determining whether your idea is feasible, creating a business plan, choosing a legal entity, forming financial projections, marketing, developing a web presence, and bookkeeping. Guest presenters will include an attorney, a commercial banker and an accountant. Entrepreneurs will share their stories during a panel discussion with an opportunity for questions. Box lunch is provided. $75</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6077</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:30:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Effective Supervisory Skills 6/14/2018 8:00 AM - 6/14/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>As a supervisor, you are asked to empower your workforce using a team approach for greater productivity. Learn how to provide leadership for groups and hold them accountable for their own productivity, how to involve employees in their own appraisals, and strategies for training new employees. $195 (Enter Promo code SBDC for $5 discount)</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6082</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:31:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upcycled T-Shirt Scarf 6/14/2018 6:00 PM - 6/14/2018 7:30 PM</title><description>*What looks great with a concert t-shirt? More t-shirts! Make a fun and fashionable scarf using the equipment in our Downtown Makerspace. Previous sewing experience is advised, but this is a great beginner’s project. Space is limited; materials provided. Register on the library events page or call 913-971-6888.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6140</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 11:10:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>STEAM Thursdays:  LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3: Programming Robots  6/14/2018 1:30 PM - 6/14/2018 3:30 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can join STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) programs throughout the summer. At this session, teens will discover the world of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robotics by learning how to program a robot and control the motors and censors. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6195</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:40:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Fun Nights: Music &amp; Art 6/14/2018 6:00 PM - 6/21/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Enjoy a different theme of history each week with lots of hands on activities! This week is all about music: 1860s style!

FREE admission (a small fee required for some activities). Stagecoach rides are $3/person ages 3 &amp; up</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6225</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 09:37:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Fun Nights: Construction 6/14/2018 6:00 PM - 6/14/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Enjoy a different theme of history each week with lots of hands on activities! This week, we learn all about 1860s construction!

FREE admission (a small fee required for some activities). Stagecoach rides are $3/person ages 3 &amp; up</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6231</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 09:38:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Fun Nights: Civil War 6/14/2018 6:00 PM - 6/21/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Enjoy a different theme of history each week with lots of hands on activities! This week, visitors can enlist in the military and experience a cannon fire!

FREE admission (a small fee required for some activities). Stagecoach rides are $3/person ages 3 &amp; up</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6232</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 09:38:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at Simmons Bank 6/14/2018 9:00 AM - 6/14/2018 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests are welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5823</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:16:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Reading Program Chat @ the Olathe Indian Creek Library 6/15/2018 9:00 AM - 6/15/2018 10:00 AM</title><description>Come chat with our new Adult Programming Librarian and talk about the books you’ve been reading and the music you’ve been listening to this summer, hear about what others are reading and listening to, register for the Summer Reading Program in-person,* make suggestions for future programs and learn about library services. No registration for the chat session. 

*You can register any time, by paper or online, but we’d love to meet you at a Chat. Plus, there will be snacks!

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6166</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:36:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Member Luncheon at Olathe Medical Center: Doctor's Building 2 Suite 315 6/15/2018 11:00 AM - 6/15/2018 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us to make the most of your investment in the Olathe Chamber. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and learn how the Chamber can work for you! Whether you are a new member, a member who has never attended, or has new employees, you and your employees are welcome to attend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The new member luncheon will be held at&lt;strong&gt; Olathe Medical Center in Doctor&amp;#39;s Building 2, Suite 315. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We look forward to seeing you there!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5832</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:28:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When Amber Waves Were Blue: The Time When an Ocean Covered our State 6/16/2018 1:00 PM - 6/16/2018 2:00 PM</title><description>Paleontologist Mike Everhart will share the unbelievable story of prehistoric Kansas. Everhart is an Adjunct Curator of Paleontology at Fort Hays State’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History and the author of two Kansas Notable books, Oceans of Kansas – A Natural History of the Western Interior Sea and Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Creatures of the Deep. His discoveries have been featured on the 
History and Discovery channels. No registration is needed.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6134</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 13:54:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Build with LEGO! 6/16/2018 2:00 PM - 6/16/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Children in 1st - 5th grades and their families are invited to join us for building fun with the library's LEGO collection.  Let your imagination run wild!  No registration but space is limited.  Parents and siblings are welcome; kindergarten and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.  Come and go as you please.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6218</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:44:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe's Annual Fishing Derby 6/16/2018 7:30 AM - 6/16/2018 12:30 PM</title><description>The event this year will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Cedar Lake Park, south of 151st Street on Lone Elm Road from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. Annually, this event draws approximately 650 youth participants and 975 adult spectators and volunteers. Registered participants receive a free T-shirt, goodie bag, and worms (while supplies last). All participants must check in to be eligible for prizes. A hot dog lunch with chips and a beverage is provided for everyone in attendance. Five trophies are awarded to participants in various age ranges and gender categories. Prizes are awarded based on random drawing from the registration numbers. Pre-registration reccomended</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6239</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 16:54:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Chess @ the Olathe Indian Creek Library 6/18/2018 6:30 PM - 6/18/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Come play chess with a worthy opponent at our Family Chess Nights. Boards and equipment will be provided. All ages and playing levels welcome, but kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult.  </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6155</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:25:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Protect Your Identity 6/19/2018 6:00 PM - 6/19/2018 7:30 PM</title><description>Learn the different ways your identity can be stolen and simple steps you can take to minimize the risk.

Dinner, snacks and drinks will be provided.  Participants will also receive a copy of the workbook.

Registration required prior to the workshop.  Walk-ins not allowed due to ensuring enough food and supplies are available.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5989</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:30:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kansas Sales and Compensating Use Tax for Construction Contractors 6/19/2018 9:00 AM - 6/19/2018 11:30 AM</title><description>This presentation by the Kansas Department of Revenue specifically targets construction contractors and subcontractors. The workshop covers how sales tax applies to materials and labor, project exemption certificates, sales tax returns, and billing. $15</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6063</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kansas Retail Sales and Compensating Use Tax 6/19/2018 1:00 PM - 6/19/2018 5:00 PM</title><description>This workshop covers the basics of Sales and Use Tax as it applies to retail business, as well as the appropriate uses of the different exemptions that may be encountered. Other topics discussed include record keeping for audit compliance and estimated tax payments. This information is presented by a tax specialist with the Kansas Department of Revenue. $20</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6064</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:09:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chris Meck and the Guilty Birds 6/19/2018 7:00 PM - 6/19/2018 8:30 PM</title><description>Chris Meck, singer, songwriter and guitarist, plays roots-rock with a blues-based style. Bassist and co-vocalist Calandra Ysquierdo and drummer Tom Hudson round out the band. No registration is needed.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6133</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 13:54:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maker Tuesdays: Duct Tape &amp; CD Art 6/19/2018 2:00 PM - 6/19/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can unleash their imagination in the Olathe Downtown Library's Makerspace. In this week's session, teens will create objects out of duct tape and CD art pieces. Materials provided. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6189</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:39:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maker Tuesdays: Duct Tape &amp; CD Art 6/19/2018 2:00 PM - 6/19/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can unleash their imagination in the Olathe Downtown Library's Makerspace. In this week's session, teens will create objects out of duct tape and CD art pieces. Materials provided. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6190</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:39:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe HR Roundtable - "Wages, Comps and Benes" 6/19/2018 11:15 AM - 6/19/2018 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000080"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Earn 1.0 continuing ed credits for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP professionals!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Discussion topic:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;quot;Wages, Comps and Benes&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This month, we will discuss trends&amp;nbsp;around&amp;nbsp;prevailing wages, total compensation packages and employee benefits. We&amp;#39;ll also explore how they&amp;nbsp;can influence acquiring and retaining talent.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have questions or first-hand experience around&amp;nbsp;the topic of the month, we encourage you to attend and participate! What makes Olathe HR Roundtable&amp;nbsp;meetings unique is the degree of topic-driven open discussion. Therefore, come prepared to learn but also share.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pre-registration is required as space is limited.&amp;nbsp;There is no cost to attend&amp;nbsp;if you&amp;nbsp;&amp;ldquo;B.Y.O.Lunch&amp;rdquo; however please register and pre-pay&amp;nbsp;for catered lunch, $12.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For&amp;nbsp;better service, Tax Exempt Members should give lunch payments to Marlene Bean at (913) 764-1050 or&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:mbean@olathe.org"&gt;mbean@olathe.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;Typical Agenda:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;11:15&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;quot;Early Bird&amp;quot; Networking and Lunch&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;11:45&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Sponsor welcome - Qualified Plan Advisors&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Self-Introductions&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Noon&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Topic Discussion,&amp;nbsp;Q&amp;amp;A&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1:00&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Adjourn&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5804</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:39:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Munch for Lunch Bunch 6/20/2018 11:30 AM - 6/20/2018 1:30 PM</title><description>Booklovers, join us for a lively group discussion on a variety of book-related topics, including current reading. There is no commitment to read a particular book. Feel free to eat while we chat.You are welcome to bring a lunch or purchase one on-site.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6139</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 13:56:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Reading Program Chat @ the Olathe Indian Creek Library 6/20/2018 4:00 PM - 6/20/2018 5:00 PM</title><description>Come chat with our new Adult Programming Librarian and talk about the books you’ve been reading and the music you’ve been listening to this summer, hear about what others are reading and listening to, register for the Summer Reading Program in-person,* make suggestions for future programs and learn about library services. No registration for the chat session. 

*You can register any time, by paper or online, but we’d love to meet you at a Chat. Plus, there will be snacks!

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6165</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:35:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Child &amp; Parent Book Discussion Group for 3rd - 5th Graders 6/20/2018 7:00 PM - 6/20/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>This is a book discussion group where children and adults read books together.  This session's book is "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden.  Both child and adult should read the book and come prepared to discuss it.  Copies of the book will be provided by the library and may be picked up at the Olathe Downtown Library.  Registration is required and begins Tuesday, May 29.  Register on the library's events page or call 913-971-6874.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6206</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:41:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interested in being your own boss? 6/20/2018 5:00 PM - 6/20/2018 7:00 PM</title><description>Interested in being your own boss? Learn the ins and outs of owning a franchise from these experts.

Joe Bisogno, Founder and Chairman of Mr. Goodcents Subs &amp; Pasta,

Karen Hughey, HR expert to franchisees

Barret Evans, CFO to franchisees

Phil Cansler, Franchise broker, helping people find and sell their franchise.

Jerome Kaplan, Franchisor Attorney 
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6220</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Cookout @ the Olathe Downtown Library 6/20/2018 11:30 AM - 6/20/2018 1:00 PM</title><description>The Lenexa Sertoma Club members will be grilling outside the library. Menu includes hot dog or bratwurst for $2 each, award-winning pulled pork sandwich for $3, chips, drink or cookie for $1 each or the combo meal (pulled pork sandwich, chips, drink and a cookie for $5.  Proceeds benefit the Olathe Reads community read event, to be held this fall.  </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6250</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:09:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PCI and GLBA Compliance Training 6/21/2018 1:00 PM - 6/21/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Understand the threats to credit card security and theft of personal identifying data. Learn security practices and principles as required by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for all employees who process credit card transactions. Safeguarding personal information as required by the Gramm-Leach-Blily Act (GLBA) is also covered. Includes Walking the Corporate Beat book written by the instructor, which explains business processes and practices that reduce the risk of fraud, theft and destructive
behavior in the workplace. $79 (enter promo code SBDC for $5 discount)</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6079</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:30:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PREPARING TO EXIT YOUR BUSINESS 6/21/2018 7:30 AM - 6/21/2018 3:15 PM</title><description>PREPARING TO EXIT YOUR BUSINESS: SUCCESSION PLANNING, VALUATION AND MARKETING WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Those who are looking to prepare to exit or sell a business, as well as accountants, attorneys, business brokers, financial planners, CEOS and CFOs 
TOPICS INCLUDE
•Succession and Exit Planning
•Valuation
•Marketing Your Business for Sale

COST 
$75 before May 31st 
$99 after May 31st 
Fee includes: Continental breakfast Lunch buffet Flash drive with conference day materials

TO REGISTER: bit.ly/SELL2018
*Pre-registration required</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6111</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:04:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anime Festival for Teens 6/21/2018 1:00 PM - 6/21/2018 7:00 PM</title><description>Let’s celebrate all things Otaku! Join us for an afternoon of manga and anime themed activities, including anime viewing, a manga swap, contests, and cosplay. We’ll serve Japanese snacks and candy sushi. For teens in 6th - 12th grades. No registration.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6182</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:38:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee at Backyard Specialists co-hosted by 9Round 30 Minute Kickboxing Fitness 6/21/2018 9:00 AM - 6/21/2018 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests are welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5824</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:16:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boredom Buster Friday for Teens: Super Smash Bros Tournament 6/22/2018 2:00 PM - 6/22/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Bored on Friday afternoons? Each session features a different activity to cure summer boredom. Participants on this Friday will be get to show off their Super Smash Bros skills and compete against other teens in our tournament! Prizes will be awarded! For teens in 6th - 12th grades. Registration begins May 18.  Register on the events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6179</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:37:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olathe Live! Ruthie Foster 6/22/2018 7:00 PM - 6/22/2018 </title><description>Free concert featuring Ruthie Foster with special guest Lester Estelle and Friends! Located at Frontier Park in Olathe. Click the link below for further details:
https://www.olatheks.org/government/parks-recreation/special-events/olathe-live</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6235</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 16:33:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Key Dynamics Chiropractic Hosts: The Curious Oiler by Jean Richardson  6/22/2018 6:00 PM - 6/22/2018 8:00 </title><description>A path towards wellness through Chiropractic Care and Young Living Essential Oils. Come and enjoy an exclusive meeting with Dr. Buchanan along with her amazing staff and Jean Richardson from Young Living Essential Oils. Indulge in amazing treats and oil Infused beverages. 

Must be 21 to attend, please RSVP on Facebook, Space is limited!

https://www.facebook.com/events/241607116592283/
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6254</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:52:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Parents Teach Their Children to Budget 6/23/2018 8:00 AM - 6/23/2018 5:00 PM</title><description>Learn how to create a budget, manage your cash flow, plan for unexpected expenses or income, and strategies to stick to your plan.  You will also learn how to teach these skills to your child (youth, teen, college student, or young adult). Included are several interactive activities to do with your child to help them grasp the skills.

A light breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.  Participants will also receive a copy of the workbook.

Registration required prior to the workshop.  Walk-ins not allowed due to ensuring enough food and supplies are available.

Location:  Will be determined once there are 3 or more paid registrations</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5983</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:54:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rock Around the Clock Dance Marathon at Relay for Life 6/23/2018 7:00 PM - 6/23/2018 11:30 PM</title><description>Olathe Public Library is going on the road! Join us at Relay For Life for a dance marathon. We’ll play hits from across the decades for dancers in every generation to enjoy. There will be prizes, so bring your dancing shoes! No need to sign-up, participate in the relay or stay for the entire event. Please keep in mind that there will be several ceremonies occurring over the Relay’s six-hour duration, but if our music is playing, it’s time to dance! The Relay runs from 7 pm to 1 am.  </description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6142</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 11:38:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Stop 6/23/2018 10:00 AM - 6/25/2018 12:00 PM</title><description>Visit with the Olathe Fire Department’s MIH Team for mini-medical consultations and blood pressure checks. The paramedic and nurse practitioner team can also connect you to free or reduced-cost medical care and other resources. Drop-in event.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6143</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 11:38:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insurance (Second Session) 6/25/2018 2:00 PM - 6/25/2018 6:00 PM</title><description>Learn how to pull your credit report, the FICO score, how your credit score impacts your life, and what to do.  Learn about different types of insurance, what they typically cover, and basic terminology.  Learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, dividends, interest, tax forms, and basic terminology.  Learn differences between retirement, non-retirement, and college savings accounts.

Dinner, snacks and drinks will be provided.  Participants will also receive a copy of the workbook for the session attended.

Registration required prior to the workshop.  Walk-ins not allowed due to ensuring enough food and supplies are available.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5985</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:29:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insurance (Second Session) 6/25/2018 12:00 PM - 6/25/2018 2:00 PM</title><description>Learn how to pull your credit report, the FICO score, how your credit score impacts your life, and what to do.  Learn about different types of insurance, what they typically cover, and basic terminology.  Learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, dividends, interest, tax forms, and basic terminology.  Learn differences between retirement, non-retirement, and college savings accounts.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Participants will also receive a copy of the workbook for the session attended.

Registration required prior to the workshop.  Walk-ins not allowed due to ensuring enough food and supplies are available.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5986</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:29:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Credit Reports (First Session) 6/25/2018 9:30 AM - 6/25/2018 11:00 AM</title><description>Learn how to pull your credit report, the FICO score, how your credit score impacts your life, and what to do.  Learn about different types of insurance, what they typically cover, and basic terminology.  Learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, dividends, interest, tax forms, and basic terminology.  Learn differences between retirement, non-retirement, and college savings accounts.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Participants will also receive a copy of the workbook for the session attended.

Registration required prior to the workshop.  Walk-ins not allowed due to ensuring enough food and supplies are available.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5987</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:30:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Credit Report, Insurance, Investment (Multi-Session) 6/25/2018 9:30 AM - 6/25/2018 6:00 PM</title><description>Learn how to pull your credit report, the FICO score, how your credit score impacts your life, and what to do.  Learn about different types of insurance, what they typically cover, and basic terminology.  Learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, dividends, interest, tax forms, and basic terminology.  Learn differences between retirement, non-retirement, and college savings accounts.

Lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks will be provided depending on the session attended.  Participants will also receive a copy of the workbook for the session attended.

Registration required prior to the workshop.  Walk-ins not allowed due to ensuring enough food and supplies are available.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5988</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:30:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mahaffie Dinners 6/25/2018 5:30 PM - 6/25/2018 8:30 PM</title><description>Visit the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop &amp; Farm for a catered meal in the 1865 stagecoach dining room! Guests will ride to the historic farmhouse by stagecoach and be greeted by historical interpreters in 1860s clothing. After dinner, visit with our farmers, then retire to the parlor for games, music and dessert.

Cost:
$49/ per person

Register at mahaffie.org</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6227</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 09:37:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Reading Program Chat @ the Olathe Downtown Library 6/26/2018 7:00 PM - 6/26/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>Come chat with our new Adult Programming Librarian and talk about the books you’ve been reading and the music you’ve been listening to this summer, hear about what others are reading and listening to, register for the Summer Reading Program in-person,* make suggestions for future programs and learn about library services. No registration for the chat session. 

*You can register any time, by paper or online, but we’d love to meet you at a Chat. Plus, there will be snacks!

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6172</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:36:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maker Tuesdays: 3D Pens &amp; Button Maker Workshop  6/26/2018 2:00 PM - 6/26/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can unleash their imagination in the Olathe Downtown Library's Makerspace. In this week's session, teens will learn how to use the 3D pens and button maker to make a small creation and button to take home. Materials provided. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6188</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:39:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Science of Sound 6/26/2018 2:00 PM - 6/26/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Sound, sound, sound, it's all around us!  How do you make different sounds?  What does sound look like?  Find the answers to these questions and more through various activities.  For kids going into grades 1st - 5th. Registration begins Friday, June 22. Register on the library's events page or call 913-971-6874.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6214</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:42:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Science of Sound 6/26/2018 2:00 PM - 6/26/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>Sound, sound, sound, it's all around us!  How do you make different sounds?  What does sound look like?  Find the answers to these questions and more through various activities.  For kids going into grades 1st - 5th. Registration begins on June 22. Register on the events page or call 913-971-6874.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6215</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:42:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heavy Metal Bracelet 6/27/2018 3:00 PM - 6/27/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Use unexpected materials to make a wrap bracelet with a rock star look. This quick project is great for all levels of crafter, beginner through advanced, and the results look great every time. No registration.</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6148</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:22:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Place Like Home with C.J. Janovy 6/28/2018 7:00 PM - 6/28/2018 8:00 PM</title><description>KCUR journalist C. J. Janovy will talk about experiences that led to her book "No Place Like Home: Lessons in Activism from LGBT 
Kansas". From the University Press of Kansas: “In the American imagination, it is a place LGBT people leave. "No Place Like Home" is about why they stay.” Books will be available for purchase/signing. No registration.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6184</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:38:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>STEAM Thursdays: Olathe Rocks &amp; Rock Candy 6/28/2018 1:30 PM - 6/28/2018 3:30 PM</title><description>Teens in 6th through 12th grades can join STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) programs throughout the summer. At this session, teens will learn how to design art on rocks! They can make rocks to take home or hide some in the community as an act of random kindness. Next, they will learn the science behind rock candy and make some rock candy to take home. Materials provided. Registration begins May 18. Register on events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6194</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:39:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Coffee for Johnson County Community College at OHEC 6/28/2018 9:00 AM - 6/28/2018 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note that if the Olathe School District is closed due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests are welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5825</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:17:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Science of Sound 6/28/2018 2:00 PM - 6/28/2018 3:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Sound, sound, sound, it&amp;#39;s all around us! How do you make different sounds? What does sound look like? Find the answers to these questions and more through various activities. For kids going into grades 1st - 5th. Registration begins Friday, June 22. Register on the library&amp;#39;s &lt;a href="https://ks.evanced.info/olathe/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=7290&amp;amp;rts=&amp;amp;disptype=&amp;amp;ret=eventcalendar.asp&amp;amp;pointer=&amp;amp;returnToSearch=&amp;amp;num=0&amp;amp;ad=&amp;amp;dt=mo&amp;amp;mo=6/1/2018&amp;amp;df=calendar&amp;amp;EventType=ALL&amp;amp;Lib=ALL&amp;amp;AgeGroup=ALL&amp;amp;LangType=0&amp;amp;WindowMode=&amp;amp;noheader=&amp;amp;lad=&amp;amp;pub=1&amp;amp;nopub=&amp;amp;page=&amp;amp;pgdisp="&gt;events page&lt;/a&gt; or call 913-971-6874.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6157</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:26:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boredom Buster Friday for Teens: Mug Meals 6/29/2018 2:00 PM - 6/29/2018 4:00 PM</title><description>Bored on Friday afternoons? Each session features a different activity to cure summer boredom. Participants will perfect their cooking skills as we make microwavable mug meals in minutes! Bring your appetite. Materials provided. For teens in 6th - 12th grades. Registration begins May 18.  Register on the events page or call 913-971-6888.

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6178</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:37:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Reading Program Chat @ the Olathe Indian Creek Library 6/30/2018 11:30 AM - 6/30/2018 12:30 PM</title><description>Come chat with our new Adult Programming Librarian and talk about the books you’ve been reading and the music you’ve been listening to this summer, hear about what others are reading and listening to, register for the Summer Reading Program in-person,* make suggestions for future programs and learn about library services. No registration for the chat session. 

*You can register any time, by paper or online, but we’d love to meet you at a Chat. Plus, there will be snacks!

</description><link>https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6164</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:35:48 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>