Events Calendar
Showing Results from 09/07/2010 - 10/07/2010
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09/08/2010
Tai Chi Chih at the Arboretum - Beginners Level
- www.opabg.org
- Water's Edge at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Leawood, KS 66085
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- $8.00 per person
Tai Chi Chih--IS Joy thru Moving Meditation. Practicing Tai Chi Chih leaves you with a sense of energy, peace and wholeness. Combining Tai chi chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow you to feel more connected to the earth. This outdoor class at the water's edge will give you the chance to experience the purity and joy of nature. Instructor Lorraine Lepine will guide you through this wonderful experience. This is the first of 6 classes --may select a few or take each of the 6 classes. Reservations: 913-685-3604 or email: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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09/11/2010
New Volunteer Orientation
- www.opabg.org
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens - Visitor's Center
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, Kansas 66085
- 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- FREE
Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The Arboretum is a great place for people to get back in touch with nature, admire the beauty of numerous flower and water gardens and become a part of a wonderful volunteer experience. Volunteer Orientation informs you about opportunities such as: gardening, greeters, prairie restoration, greenhouse operations, wedding, photography, birds, special events and plant sales! Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mail: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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09/13/2010
Friends of the Arboretum Board Meeting
- www.opabg.org
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
Friends of the Arboretum, FOTA, Executive Committee Meeting. 4:00 PM. Open meeting. Visitors and volunteers encouraged to attend or contact 913-327-5771 with comments/suggestions
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09/14/2010
FOA Executive Committee Meeting
- www.opkansas.org
- Tomahawk Ridge Community Center - Conference Room
- 119th & Lowell Ave.
- Overland Park, KS
- 5:45 p.m.
- Members Welcome!
Monthly meeting of the FOA Executive Committee. Chair Sally Anderson. Agenda posted on website.
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09/15/2010
Tai Chi Chih at the Arboretum - Beginners Level
- www.opabg.org
- Water's Edge at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, KS 66085
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- $8.00 per person
Tai Chi Chih--IS Joy thru Moving Meditation. Practicing Tai Chi Chih leaves you with a sense of energy, peace and wholeness. Combining Tai chi chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow you to feel more connected to the earth. This outdoor class at the water's edge will give you the chance to experience the purity and joy of nature. Instructor Lorraine Lepine will guide you through this wonderful experience. This is the first of 6 classes --may select a few or take each of the 6 classes. Reservations: 913-685-3604 or email: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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09/18/2010
Apple Fest
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- 13800 Switzer
- 11:00-3:00
- Free
Y'all come out and see us at this year's Apple Fest, where you can enjoy a day of old-fashioned fun with crafts, quilts, old-time children's game, apple cider, caramel apples, great music and so much more!!!
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09/21/2010
Board of Directors Meeting
- Scafe Building
- 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
The Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
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09/22/2010
Tai Chi Chih at the Arboretum - Beginners Level
- www.opabg.org
- Water's Edge at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, KS 66085
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- $8.00 per person
Tai Chi Chih--IS Joy thru Moving Meditation. Practicing Tai Chi Chih leaves you with a sense of energy, peace and wholeness. Combining Tai chi chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow you to feel more connected to the earth. This outdoor class at the water's edge will give you the chance to experience the purity and joy of nature. Instructor Lorraine Lepine will guide you through this wonderful experience. This is the first of 6 classes --may select a few or take each of the 6 classes. Reservations: 913-685-3604 or email: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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09/24/2010
Geocaching - The GeoArboretum Way
- www.opabg.org
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, KS 66085
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- $20.00 per adult
Come learn about Geocaching--the GeoArboretum way! Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world bo adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate containers, called geocaches, hidden outdoors. Reservations required. Class limited to 20 adults. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mail: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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09/24/2010
OP Council President's Green Space Golf Tournament
- St. Andrew's Golf Club
- 11099 W. 135th Street
- Overland Park, KS
- 7:30a.m. to Early Afternoon
- $150 per person, sponsorships available
This annual event is always a great day of golf and camaraderie for Overland Park's business leaders, city staff and elected officials! All proceeds and benefits go directly to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
Day begins with registration and a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Format is 18-hole, 4-person team scramble. Package gifts for all players, lunch buffet and awards. For registration, go to: http://www.artsandrec-op.org/join_support_golf.html
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09/25/2010
Learn, Listen & Identify the Birds
- www.opabg.org
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, KS 66085
- 8:00 a.m.
- FREE-Space limited to 10 adults
Join our bird specialist as he takes you on a walk through the Arboretum sharing his wealth of knowledge about birds and how to identify them by their songs and calls. Please dress appropriately (closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended). Bug repellent and binoculars are encouraged. Bird Walks are sponsored by by the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shops, 10143 Wornall Road (816-942-4887) and 7347 Quivera Road (913-962-0777). While this is FREE, the class is very limited. Pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by e-mailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas
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09/25/2010
Overland Park Fall Festival
Annual Fall Festival features: Arts & Crafts Fair, 3 concert stages, Parade, Farmers Market, children's activities, fantastic food and more than 200 artisans. One day only.
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09/25/2010
Tree Care 101
- www.opabg.org
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, KS 66085
- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
- $10 per person
We know trees provide us with oxygen, store carbon dioxide, shade our homes, and reduce storm water runoff. So why aren't we all planting trees? If only if it were that easy! With your urban conditions, planting a tree and seeing it reach maturity is a rare thing. In this session we will cover general topics such as a species selection, planting and pruning to ensure you are providing all that you can for your new investment. You may pre-register by calling 913-685-3604 or by emailing volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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09/29/2010
Tai Chi Chih at the Arboretum - Beginners Level
- www.opabg.org
- Water's Edge at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, Kansas 66085
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- $8.00 per person
Tai Chi Chih--IS Joy thru Moving Meditation. Practicing Tai Chi Chih leaves you with a sense of energy, peace and wholeness. Combining Tai chi chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow you to feel more connected to the earth. This outdoor class at the water's edge will give you the chance to experience the purity and joy of nature. Instructor Lorraine Lepine will guide you through this wonderful experience. This is the first of 6 classes --may select a few or take each of the 6 classes. Reservations: 913-685-3604 or email: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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10/01/2010 - 10/24/2010
Pumpkin Hollow
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- 13800 Switzer
- M-F 10-3, Sat & Sun 10-4
- $7
Includes:
Horse-drawn wagon rides
Corn Tunnel
Pumpkin fishing
Hay pyramid with slide
Giant Hay Worm
Pumpkin hoops
Plus, everyone gets to take home a pumpkin of their choice!
To make Pumpkin Hollow reservations for groups of 25 or more, email farmsteadfriends@opkansas.org or call 913/897-2360.
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10/02/2010
Arts-4-Kids
- www.opabg.org
- Overland Park Arboertum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, KS 66085
- 11:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Round up your kids and come out to the Arboretum for a full day of fun. Featured events include arts and crafts using garden and woodlands items...hedge apple games, sidewalk art, face painting, story tellers, puppets, hay wagon rides, hot dogs, drinks... and much much more!
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10/03/2010
Arts-4-Kids
- www.opabg.org
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, KS 66085
- 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Round up your kids and come out to the Arboretum for a full day of fun. Featured events include arts and crafts using garden and woodlands items...hedge apple games, sidewalk art, face painting, story tellers, puppets, hay wagon rides, hot dogs, drinks... and much much more!
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10/05/2010
Fundamentals of Oil & Acrylic Painting Class
- www.opkansas.org
- Tomahawk Ridge Community Center Classroom
- 119th & Lowell Avenue
- Overland Park, KS
- 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- $65 for non-residents, $55 for residents, $40 for FOA members.
This 6 week class is taught by master painter Jean Cook. FOA members get a $15 discount in registration. Supply lists provided at registration. Classes each Tuesday from October 5 - November 16, no class on November 2 due to elections. CALL 895-6390 to register. Reference bar code: #35911.
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10/06/2010
Children's Concert Featuring Funky Mama
- www.opkansas.org
- Tomahawk Ridge Community Center Multipurpose Room
- 11902 Lowell Ave.
- Overland Park, KS 66213-1100
- 10 AM
- FREE
Funky Mama rocks Tomahawk Ridge. All ages welcome.
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10/06/2010
Tai chi Chih at the Arboretum - Beginners Level
- www.opabg.org
- Water's Edge at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 8909 W. 179th Street
- Overland Park, KS 66085
- 10;00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- $8.00 per person
Tai Chi Chih--IS Joy thru Moving Meditation. Practicing Tai Chi Chih leaves you with a sense of energy, peace and wholeness. Combining Tai chi chih with the natural beauty of the Arboretum will allow you to feel more connected to the earth. This outdoor class at the water's edge will give you the chance to experience the purity and joy of nature. Instructor Lorraine Lepine will guide you through this wonderful experience. This is the first of 6 classes --may select a few or take each of the 6 classes. Reservations: 913-685-3604 or email: volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org
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