Article Brenda Mott | Photography Carol Fowler, Dave Shackelford and Mark Higgins Once the turkey’s been consumed and Black Friday shopping is complete, it’s time to bundle up and enjoy a festive evening at the Luminary Walk through the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. This spectacular event will instantly become a holiday tradition …
Category Archive: November 2011
Articles from November 2011 issue of Johnson County Lifestyle Magazine.
Spicing Up Your Cooking Repertoire
Article Katherine Bontrager | Photography Brian Turner There are a number of meal preparations I gladly leave to the professionals: Sushi, French cuisine and Indian fare have always topped this list. However, after a recent experience at Jyoti Mukharji’s home, I’m willing to reconsider my Indian kitchen adventures. That’s because Mukharji opens her home to …
Shawnee Mission’s Headstart Program
Article Katherine Bontrager | Photography Russell Walker The four-year-old’s face fi lled with angst as he sat at the table, his eyes riveted to the family-style meal being passed slowly, so slowly, around the circle. Anxiety gave way to full-blown, sobbing panic that there’d be no food when the bowls finally reached his seat. Terrie …
Olathe Parks and Recreation Office Relocates
The Olathe Parks and Recreation Department, formerly housed at 200 W. Santa Fe, relocated to Olathe City Hall in early October. As a result of the move, the Parks and Recreation telephone line will change to 913.971.8563.
Blue Valley Southwest Principal Recognized
Blue Valley Southwest Principal Scott Roberts was recently recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the Kansas Association of School Libraries at a luncheon in October in Salina. The award honors someone who has made a unique or sustained contribution toward furthering the role of school librarianship.
SME Sophomore Earns NJROTC Support
Jesse Barrera’s hard work on his NJROTC squad is paying off. American Legion Post 5 in Rahway, N.J. recently donated $1,000 in the Shawnee Mission East sophomore’s name to support his NJROTC program. The Legion, located where Barrera’s family used to live, periodically donates funds to support student interests. Sheldon Vazquez, who leads Barrera’s NJROTC …
Just a Little Heart Attack
Go Red For Women presents “Just a Little Heart Attack” a little film by Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth Banks on Thursday, November 3 at The Marquee Lounge in the Power& Light District from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The American Heart Association will roll out the red carpet for Kansas City’s free VIP premiere screening and reception of a …
Blue Valley SAT Score Second Highest in District History
Blue Valley students have reason to celebrate. The 2011 graduates scored extremely well on the SAT test and continue to exceed state and national averages. In fact, the 2011 score was the second highest SAT score in district history. Students scored on average 1780 on the test that measures math, verbal and writing skills. In …
Kappa Holiday Homes Tour
The 60th anniversary of the Kappa Holiday Homes Tour will be December 6, from 4 to 8 p.m., and December 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The tour will showcase exceptional homes decked out for the holidays by amazing floral designers to benefi t local charities and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. The tour …
Holiday Concert will Benefit Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
America’s Got Talent finalists The Texas Tenors and the Kansas City Symphony are teaming up for a holiday concert benefi ting The Mission Project, a local group helping young adults with disabilities like Down syndrome and autism live and work safely in community with minimal support. The “Sounds of the Season” benefi t concert will …
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