Ongoing
Indoor Playground
Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center, 6200 Martway, Mission
10/13/2009 - 3/12/2010. T/W/TH/F 9:30-11:30 a.m. Admission: 2.00.
Fridays Added! The weather outside may be frightful, but it is sure delightful in our Indoor Playground! Mission Parks & Recreation Department offers developmental toys, balls, inflatables, and a number of other toys and playground equipment. This is one program you will not want to miss!
Parents must supervise their children at all times. A ratio of one adult to three children is required, unless prior approval has been established by Scott Deschenes, Recreation Program Supervisor. If you wish to bring more than 3 children, call Scott Deschenes prior to arrival at 913-722-8228.
* No program 11/19, 11/26, 11/27 and 12/22-1/3
Homework Help
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - Friday, December 18, 2009.
Central Resource Library
Coaches are available to help you with your homework. Monday-Thursday, 4:00-7:00 pm; Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm. No service the week of Thanksgiving. Registration is not necessary.
Oak Park Library
Coaches are available to help you with your homework. Monday-Thursday, 5:00-8:45 pm. No service the week of Thanksgiving.
Antioch Library
Coaches are available to help you with your homework. Monday-Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm; Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm. No service the week of Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, December 1
Blue Valley Recreation
Activity # 5505.202
3-6 years. Noon to 1:30pm. Resident: $23.00; Non-resident: $29.00.
Children enjoy creating a Christmas gift for someone special. A snack, theme stories and games are included. Join Sharon Hammer and Barb Dalbey for this fun-filled class!
Blue Valley Recreation
2½ - 3 years. 10 to 10:30am. Each Tuesday from December 1 to December 22. Resident: $55.00; Non-resident: $69.00.
Activity # 6353.208
4-6 years. 10:35 to 11:05am. Resident: $55.00; Non-resident: $69.00.
Happy Feet "Story Time with a Soccer Ball" classes ensure fun, exciting soccer skill and fitness development! This proven, 23 year old program is conducted by professionally trained and licensed KidSafe-certified coaches. Ages 2.5 - 3 years old.
Blue Valley Recreation
2-3 years. 9:15 to 10am. Resident: $19.00, Non-resident: $24.00.
Activity # 5574.210
3-6 years. 10:30 to 11:30am. Resident: $19.00; Non-resident: $24.00.
Time for reindeer games! Spend your morning with Mona Maisch as we prepare for the holiday season. We'll make a reindeer gift bag, paint reindeers and create a reindeer-in-flight project. Enjoy a snack while listening to a Rudolph story. Children without adult must be potty trained.
Blue Valley Recreation
3-6 years. 10 to 11:30am. Resident: $23.00; Non-resident: $29.00.
Children enjoy creating a Christmas gift for someone special. A snack, theme stories and games are included. Join Sharon Hammer and Barb Dalbey for this fun-filled class!
Pottery Barn Kids, 5208 WEST 119TH ST., LEAWOOD
Book Club Story Time is every Tuesday from 11AM – 11:30AM. Kids of all ages are invited to join us for story time every Tuesday. Members receive an official Book Club Card at the first storytime, and a special gift after attending five storytimes.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/cust/bookclub/content.cfm
SMMC Life Dynamics Bldg, 9120 West 75th Street, Shawnee Mission
6:30PM For parents of babies aged 3 weeks to 10 months. Massaging your baby is a communication of love, security, and physical comfort. Babies with gastrointestinal problems also benefit from your loving touch. Pay by check, MC, Visa, Amex or Discover.
http://www.shawneemission.org/
Wednesday, December 2
Oak Park Barnes & Noble
The store hosts a storytime for little ones.
Ages: All Ages. Time: Wed 10am; Sat 11am; Sun 3pm. Cost: Free.
SMMC Life Dynamics Bldg, 9120 West 75th Street, Shawnee Mission
6:30PM Bringing home your newborn is an exciting and anxious time. We will boost your self-confidence with our newborn care class. You will learn what to expect at the hospital, newborn tests and procedures, baby basics such as bathing, diapering, cord care, safe sleep, calming techniques, Happiest Baby on the Block and much more. This class is included in the Childbirth 5 week classes. $29.00.
http://www.shawneemission.org/
Thursday, December 3
Sibling Big Kids & Babies
SMMC Life Dynamics Bldg, 9120 West 75th Street, Shawnee Mission
6:30PM. Future siblings ages 3-9, will wrap a special gift for the new baby, visit a real-life newborn and experience a simulated womb. Check out the roles of big sisters and brothers with Professor Higabigaby! If you have a younger or older child that would like to visit the Special Addition Center before baby is born, please call 913-676-2297 to arrange a private tour. $16.00
http://www.shawneemission.org/
Friday, December 4
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
8909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. $6 Adults/Children 5-11 years/$5..Under 4 years—FREE. Picture this...A mile of candlelit trails...Holiday Music Galore...Lighted Displays...Refreshments...Santa Claus.
Saturday, December 5
Borders 9108 Metcalf Street Overland Park
Borders 15350 W. 119th St. Olathe
11:00 AM. Celebrate the holidays with Dr. Seuss!
Celebrate the season with classic holiday stories including How the Grinch Stole Christmas and others. Make a fun holiday craft and share your holiday wishes with us. Fun for the whole family. NOTE: this is NOT a costume character event.
The Home Depot
8000 W. 135th St, Overland Park; 851-9961
9600 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park; 648-7811
11850 S. Strang Line Rd, Olathe; 768-1600
20025 W. 154th St, Olathe; 780-6933
5700 Antioch, Merriam; 789-8899
15501 W. 67th St., Shawnee; 631-1005
Kids workshops are FREE and designed for children ages 5-12. The hands-on sessions are offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9am and Noon at all Home Depot stores.
JCCC - Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland
Ages: All Ages. Time: 3pm & 8pm. Cost: $15-$25. Celebrate the season while surrounded by the world’s most loved music and the warmth of friends in the comfort of Yardley Hall.
A holiday pops spectacular featuring our most cherished Christmas compositions will bring to life memories of youth and happy romantic times. Songs from Babes in Toyland, Up In Central Park and yuletide favorites will keep you reminiscing well into the new year!
http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/001440/site/toc_events
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, 1200 Kansas City Road Olathe
Visit Santa in our Heritage Center and see our decorated Christmas Trees. Weather and ground conditions permitting, stagecoach rides will be offered along with other activities celebrating the Christmas season. FREE admission, $2/person for stagecoach rides ages 3 and up. Activities may include music, Christmas carols, making ornaments and other craft activities.
http://www.olatheks.org/Mahaffie/Events
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
8909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. $6 Adults/Children 5-11 years/$5..Under 4 years—FREE. Picture this...A mile of candlelit trails...Holiday Music Galore...Lighted Displays...Refreshments...Santa Claus.
Oak Park Barnes & Noble
The store hosts a storytime for little ones.
Ages: All Ages. Time: Wed 10am; Sat 11am; Sun 3pm. Cost: Free.
Sunday, December 6
Oak Park Barnes & Noble
The store hosts a storytime for little ones.
Ages: All Ages. Time: Wed 10am; Sat 11am; Sun 3pm. Cost: Free.
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