https://olathe.orgNews related to Olathe Chamber of Commerce(c) 2026, Olathe Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.5JCCC's online course was designed to offer you more flexibility. This class will have a parent informational meeting through Zoom at the start of the class. For students under 18: We strongly recommend that a parent/guardian attend the online Zoom informational meeting. At the end of the online course, students are required to attend one in-person classroom session where they will complete forms and take the KS Handbook Test. All coursework and quizzes are completed online, within the timeframe set by your instructor. The online class also includes four to six lessons of behind-the-wheel training. The amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). Drive time will be discussed during the parent meeting. Drive lessons will not begin until after the in-person session. Students must be at least 14 years old. It is recommended but not necessary for students to have a current learner's permit prior to the class. All course materials are included in the course fee. A welcome letter from the instructor will be sent to enrolled participants approximately one-week prior to the first class. Amount of drive time is determined by the instructor as the student achieves the driving competencies (see Driver Education Webpage for listing). This course requires the student to attend one in-person session in which students will take the required KS Handbook test. Drive lessons will be scheduled with the course instructor $439https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7333Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:32 GMTEarn your high school diploma and let JCAE help. With small classes sizes, you'll receive plenty of individualized attention. After initial testing, you and your instructor will create a study plan designed just for you. Learn at your own pace--you will never be measured against other students. In the event in-person classes must go online, all students must have a computer with a camera and a smartphone. For more details, go to https://www.jccc.edu/academics/ce/adult-basic-education-ce/. • Register by phone: January 4 - 6, 8am - 5pm. Call (913) 469-2323. • Register in person at West Park Center, 9870 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, or Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam, January 5 - 6, 9am - 12pm, or 5pm - 7pm. • Testing: January 11 - 14, by appointment (you will select your two testing sessions at registration) • Orientation: January 20 - 21, 9am - 12pm or 6pm - 9pm • Technology Training: January 25 - 26, 9am - 12pm or 6pm - 9pm • In-Person Classes Begin: January 27 9am - 12pm or 6pm - 9pm, and January 28 9am - 12pm or 6pm - 9pm Cost: $50 resource and materials fee https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7331Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:24 GMTWhether you speak little or no English, JCAE offers free English as a Second Language classes at your level. Classes will be online this spring, so all students must have a computer with a camera and a smart phone. For more details, go to https://www.jccc.edu/academics/ce/esl-ce/. • Sign up: January 5, 6, or 7, 9am - 12pm and 5:30pm - 7:30pm, West Park Center, 9870 W. 87th Street, Overland Park • Orientation and testing: January 11, 12, 13, 14 by appointment • Technology Training: January 19, 20, 21 by appointment • Online Classes Begin: January 27 9am - 12pm or 6pm - 9pm and January 28 9am - 12pm or 6pm - 9pm. Cost: $120 for books and materialshttps://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7340Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:58 GMTGood news from Community Blood Center! Community Blood Center will be testing all donations made at the upcoming blood drive listed below for antibodies to COVID-19. If your antibody test is positive, we may contact you to participate in our COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) program. CCP is used to help patients with more serious or life-threatening COVID-19 infections. Antibody testing is only available at the below blood drive location. Donors will receive a letter within two weeks of their donation detailing the results of their antibody test. Appointments are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED; walk-ins will only be accepted as capacity safely allows. Ball Conference Center Blood Drive 01/05/21 (10:00 am - 06:00 pm) Ball Conference Center 21350 W 153rd St Ball Conference Center - Senator Pat Roberts Room Olathe, KS 66061 Schedule an appointment by clicking the attached link or contact: CBC Account Manager, Logan Marney lmarney@cbckc.org, 816-977-7959 Please wear a face mask to your donation. If you do not have one, we will provide you with a mask upon your arrival. Remember to bring a photo ID or donor ID card. For questions about eligibility due to travel outside the U.S., medications or medical conditions call 1.800.688.0900. To learn more about the importance of donating at this time and to answer your questions about COVID-19, please visit www.savealifenow.org/coronavirus. DONORS PRESENTING: Must wear a mask or face covering Will have their temperature taken Must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19 May NOT donate if they have a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days May NOT donate if they are currently on self-quarantine restrictions CONVALESCENT PLASMA DONORS*: Must have appointment and proof of positive test results Must be 14 days symptom free *CP donors do not need to meet close contact criteria and can be healthcare workers or first responders. We do not test for COVID-19. Please see your health care provider if you want to be tested. https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7355Tue, 22 Dec 2020 23:11:22 GMTVirtual Wednesday Weight Loss Medical Groups Visits Let 2021 be the year we improve our lifestyle and achieve our optimal weight! Join Center for Whole Health Medical Director Dr. Tereza Hubkova and Director of Culinary Medicine Lisa Markley for Wednesday Weight Loss Medical Group Visits. Connect virtually with a motivated community of like-minded individuals for four interactive, 90-minute sessions to help you reach your optimal weight and maintain it. We encourage attendees to register for all medical group visits for best results. Optional testing such as a weight loss blood panel, nutrigenomic test (3x4 Genetics), sleep study, body composition and microbiome are available for purchase. Call Call913-632-3550 to register or learn more. How to Eat to Lose Excess Weight and Maintain Optimal Weight | Wednesday, Jan. 6, 3:30 to 5 pm | $75 We all know that our weight is not just about calories. The macronutrient, micronutrient, the speed in which they are consumed and even timing of meals matter. We will discuss eating as well as fasting, and the best solution for you. We will also discuss glucose, insulin and insulin resistance. We encourage you to ask questions, share your successes and struggles, learn from the struggles and successes of others and learn how to set SMART goals each week and succeed in achieving them!https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7354Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:05:00 GMTThis class will get you back to the basics of healthy eating and feeling more confident in your nutrition and food choices. Together we’ll explore the components of a well-balanced plate and you’ll come away with several tangible ideas for making eating healthfully more achievable and enjoyable.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7349Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:10:54 GMTJoin the University of Saint Mary Overland Park Campus for a Virtual Information Session. Visit with faculty and advisors to learn about our flexible undergraduate and graduate program offerings at USM's Overland Park Campus. RSVP at stmary.edu/success/infosession.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7363Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:32:29 GMTMotor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for young drivers. Alive at 25 is a driver intervention program that zeroes in on this group of drivers to teach them to take responsibility for their own driving behavior by making better driving decisions. In this 4-hour driver’s awareness course, you will learn to be aware of the typical driving hazards facing young motorists today. You will also learn to take responsibility through better decision making, including strategies learned through interactive media, workbook exercises, role-playing and class discussion. Learn to be a better and safer driver with this proven driver intervention program. If a Kansas hearings officer or court has mandated you to complete an NSC class, refer to your letter from the prosecutor to determine which course you are required to complete. This course is also perfect for permit holders and newly licensed drivers. Before you enroll, verify with your insurance company that they accept the Alive at 25 National Safety Council course for an insurance discount. Course includes a National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certificate of Completion. 1/12-1/14 Tu,Th 6-8 p.m. $60https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7368Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:40:07 GMTVirtual Wednesday Weight Loss Medical Groups Visits Let 2021 be the year we improve our lifestyle and achieve our optimal weight! Join Center for Whole Health Medical Director Dr. Tereza Hubkova and Director of Culinary Medicine Lisa Markley for Wednesday Weight Loss Medical Group Visits. Connect virtually with a motivated community of like-minded individuals for four interactive, 90-minute sessions to help you reach your optimal weight and maintain it. We encourage attendees to register for all medical group visits for best results. Optional testing such as a weight loss blood panel, nutrigenomic test (3x4 Genetics), sleep study, body composition and microbiome are available for purchase. Call Call913-632-3550 to register or learn more. Sleep, Stress and Our Weight | Wednesday, Jan. 13, 3:30 to 5 pm | $75 Insufficient sleep, poor quality of sleep and sleep apnea can be an obstacle for weight loss. Lack of rest can also make you less likely to exercise and make healthy dietary choices. Stress can disrupt your sleep but also leads to mindless, comfort eating. Additionally, lack of quality sleep and stress affect our hormones and immune system.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7353Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:04:58 GMTThe impact of Ransomware is widespread: Costs SMBs $75 Billion a Year Hits every industry from Construction to Real Estate to Professional Services To get into your systems, they may send a phishing email to your staff. Because 94% of people can’t distinguish between a real email and a phishing email 100% of the time, they get in. And if they don’t, they try again until someone somewhere clicks the link. Join us to see how you can protect your physical, virtual, and cloud-based infrastructure. https://cmitsolutions.com/protecting-your-data-in-2021-and-beyond/https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7371Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:53:24 GMTIn this educational “show-and-tell” class, you’ll join dietitian Lisa Markley virtually in her own kitchen where she will teach you how to build your pantry and refrigerator with some essential healthy go-to options. You’ll leave this class feeling more confident about how to make healthful ingredient and product swaps to keep you well.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7348Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:10:50 GMTJanuary 29 is Kansas’ birthday so we are celebrating all month. We have fun art activities with Kansas as a theme every week for all ages. Our Open House on Saturday January 16 we will be celebrating Kansas with a whole day of live music and art that is inspired by Kansas. Please join us in celebration of our state and a better new year. This is a free event.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7356Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:25:34 GMTMNU's 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebrationhttps://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7369Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:18:28 GMTCold, Flu and How to Lower Your Risk Naturally Jan. 19, noon to 1 pm | $20 Your immune system plays an important role in protecting your body from illness-causing germs. Keeping your immune system healthy is key during cold and flu season. In this session you will learn how nutrition, sleep, stress and physical activity affect our immune health and which vitamins, supplements and herbs support your immune system.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7374Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:21:18 GMTStart your adventure with tools and features of Microsoft Excel. Upon completion you can enter, edit and format data. Manage workbooks, link worksheets and create basic functions to calculate data. Design and edit charts. Organize large amounts of data with freeze panes, sorting and data filtering tools. This is a component of the Microsoft Office Essentials Certificate and the Excel Specialist Certificate. Materials are included in course fee. 1/19-1/26 Tu and Th 6-9 p.m. $225https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7361Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:55:03 GMTStart your adventure with tools and features of Microsoft Excel. Upon completion you can enter, edit and format data. Manage workbooks, link worksheets and create basic functions to calculate data. Design and edit charts. Organize large amounts of data with freeze panes, sorting and data filtering tools. This is a component of the Microsoft Office Essentials Certificate and the Excel Specialist Certificate. Materials are included in course fee. 1/19-1/26 Tu and Th 6-9 p.m. $225https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7357Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:23:08 GMTNow that you are ready to take your social media strategy to the next level, join us in class both to discover social media trends for nonprofits, and to gain new ideas for your social media plan. With people spending an average of 4 hours online in 2020 (up by 2.5 hours) you cannot afford to be missing opportunities to be noticed. Over the past decade, social media has proven to be an effective and quick way for nonprofits to reach a wider audience and share their story no matter the size of the budget. Guide your nonprofit in new ways to cut through the noise - or to bring your traditional fundraising events online. Prerequisite - Passwords for any social media accounts/pages. Access to nonprofit logos, pictures, etc. via email, thumb drive, cloud storage. 1/20-1/22 W-F 1-4 p.m. $295https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7362Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:55:08 GMTNow that you are ready to take your social media strategy to the next level, join us in class both to discover social media trends for nonprofits, and to gain new ideas for your social media plan. With people spending an average of 4 hours online in 2020 (up by 2.5 hours) you cannot afford to be missing opportunities to be noticed. Over the past decade, social media has proven to be an effective and quick way for nonprofits to reach a wider audience and share their story no matter the size of the budget. Guide your nonprofit in new ways to cut through the noise - or to bring your traditional fundraising events online. Prerequisite - Passwords for any social media accounts/pages. Access to nonprofit logos, pictures, etc. via email, thumb drive, cloud storage. 1/20-1/22 W-F 1-4 p.m. $295https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7360Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:54:45 GMTVirtual Wednesday Weight Loss Medical Groups Visits Let 2021 be the year we improve our lifestyle and achieve our optimal weight! Join Center for Whole Health Medical Director Dr. Tereza Hubkova and Director of Culinary Medicine Lisa Markley for Wednesday Weight Loss Medical Group Visits. Connect virtually with a motivated community of like-minded individuals for four interactive, 90-minute sessions to help you reach your optimal weight and maintain it. We encourage attendees to register for all medical group visits for best results. Optional testing such as a weight loss blood panel, nutrigenomic test (3x4 Genetics), sleep study, body composition and microbiome are available for purchase. Call Call913-632-3550 to register or learn more. Why Hassle with Exercise? | Wednesday, Jan. 20, 3:30 to 5 pm | $75 Is exercise crucial for weight maintenance? Can our genes affect our response to exercise and ability to burn fat? Can we boost our metabolism? How is inflammation linked to weight? A 3x4 Genetic test (if purchased) will be reviewed to help you understand genes pertaining to the regulation of metabolism, appetite, fat storage, fat mobilization and response to exercise. Body Composition Scan results will be explained as well.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7352Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:04:53 GMTIf you’re struggling with food allergies and sensitivities or other pesky symptoms you or your doctor suspect may be food-related, then this class is for you. Dietitian Lisa Markley will guide you through how to do an Elimination Diet to help identify your trigger foods and will share practical elimination diet-friendly meal and snack ideas to help you get to feeling better.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7347Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:10:44 GMTPresent documents with a well-designed, professional look. Use paragraph and character styles, layout features, and panels to enable easy customization of both text and graphics. Discover how to build tables and prepare documents for print or web delivery. This is a component of the Adobe Design Essentials Certificate. Materials are included in course fee. Prerequisite: This class requires your own Adobe Creative Cloud Account. 1/25-1/26 M, Tu 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $475https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7359Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:54:31 GMTThis course prepares you for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification exams. Course material covers the SHRM Body of Competency & Knowledge (BoCK) including the People, Organization, Workplace and Strategy knowledge domains. The new SHRM Certification is designed to ensure that your qualifications meet the ongoing demands of business and prepare you to drive organizational success. All course materials are included in the fee. Pickup information will be emailed prior to the start of class. 1/26-4/2 Tu 6-9 p.m. $1,299 https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7366Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:40:01 GMTThis course prepares you for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification exams. Course material includes business management and strategy, workforce planning, HR development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and risk management. All course materials are included in the fee. Pickup information will be emailed prior to the start of class. 1/25-4/19 M 6-9 p.m. $1,299https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7367Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:40:05 GMTFood as Medicine Jan. 26, noon to 1 pm | $20 According to the State of U.S. Health report published in JAMA in 2019, diet is the biggest factor that determines our health and ability to enjoy our life. Along with regular exercise, maintaining optimal weight and not smoking, healthy diet has the power to eliminate 91 percent of diabetes, 80 percent of coronary heart disease and approximately 36 to 45 percent of cancer risk. Join Dr. Tereza Hubkova, Medical Director of the Center for Whole Health and a former Canyon Ranch physician, to learn how you can improve your health through diet, at any age.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7375Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:21:35 GMTAfter a pilot earns their Private Pilot Certificate, many pilots go on to complete their instrument training and receive an Instrument Rating. The requirements for an Instrument Rating are to pass a Knowledge Exam (an FAA computer-based test) and a Practical Test with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. This course will prepare the student to pass the knowledge test. 1/26-3/11 Tu,Th 6-9 p.m. $349https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7364Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:56:56 GMTTake the massive amounts of data you have access to and turn it into easily understood visuals, dashboards and stories with Tableau. You learn to connect to data whether the source is on premise or on a cloud. Customize the data source, navigate the Tableau interface, build and format visualizations, and build interactive dashboards. We’ll cover filters, maps, calculations and parameters. We’ll focus on best practices as we learn. This is a component of the Data Visualization with Tableau Certificate. Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic data source concepts (tables, rows/columns, records/fields). 1/27-1/29 M, Th, F 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $1,695https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7358Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:52:24 GMTVirtual Wednesday Weight Loss Medical Groups Visits Let 2021 be the year we improve our lifestyle and achieve our optimal weight! Join Center for Whole Health Medical Director Dr. Tereza Hubkova and Director of Culinary Medicine Lisa Markley for Wednesday Weight Loss Medical Group Visits. Connect virtually with a motivated community of like-minded individuals for four interactive, 90-minute sessions to help you reach your optimal weight and maintain it. We encourage attendees to register for all medical group visits for best results. Optional testing such as a weight loss blood panel, nutrigenomic test (3x4 Genetics), sleep study, body composition and microbiome are available for purchase. Call Call913-632-3550 to register or learn more. Microbiome, Obesogens and Our Weight | Wednesday, Jan. 27, 3:30 to 5 pm | $75 Let’s talk about the role our gut microbiome and environment have on our metabolism. We will focus on what type of microbiome can help your metabolism and what type of microbiome makes you more likely to gain weight. Could you be exposed to environmental obesogens? What can we do about obesogens? Can we shift our microbiome and if so, how? For those who completed microbiome testing, results will be reviewed.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7351Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:04:30 GMT Join us for an information session or webinar to meet our faculty, learn about our graduate degrees and certificate programs, and discover how K-State Olathe can help elevate your career potential through an education that is focused on professional development and real-world application.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7398Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:38:20 GMTWorking with in-house IT teams vs. full outsource: Security Issues, Technical Support And Maintenance, Increasing Cost Of IT, And Compliance Issues Are Just Some Of The Challenges Faced Today Medium And Large Businesses May Not Have The Time Or Team To Manage A Robust IT Security Strategy It Is Evolving Too Fast For Them To Keep Up SMBs Are At Greater Risk Due To Lack Of Resources Join us to see how we can help you save time and money.https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7370Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:53:10 GMThttps://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7343Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:29:53 GMTYou’ve been told by your doctor or dietitian that you need to go gluten-free…now what? This class will teach you the basics of what you need to know to follow a gluten-free diet. We’ll discuss gluten-free food choices focused on improving your health. We’ll also explore label-reading, identify hidden sources of gluten, strategize eating out, and more!https://member.olathe.org/external/wcpages2/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7346Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:10:37 GMT