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Community Calendar

Community calendar

Getting listed

You can now enter your events directly into The Star’s online calendar. Go to calendar.kansascity.com and click on the orange “add an event” bar. If your event’s location does not appear in the “where” listing, scroll to the bottom and click on “Suggest a New Venue.” In the “description” field, describe the event and be sure to include a phone number people can call for more information. In the “tags” field, type “Joco Local” for events to appear in the Johnson County Neighborhood News and The Olathe News. Then press the green “add event” button.

The Kansas City Star

Dec. 19

Animal Tales Storytime: This program will feature stories, songs and more; all children must be accompanied by an adult, 10:30 a.m., Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Highway 7, Olathe, 913-831-3359 or www.jcprd.com>

Book Talk: A discussion group for adult readers, read a little bit of everything so expect something new, 9-10 a.m., Blue Valley, 9000 W. 151st St., Overland Park, 913-826-4600

Dec. 20

Olathe Chamber Coffee: Expect to meet 150 to 250 contacts at each meeting, 9 a.m., Holiday Inn, 101 West 151st St., Olathe

Dec. 21

Handel’s Messiah: Spire will collaborate once again with the Spire Baroque Orchestra in a revival of Handel’s Messiah, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 West 62nd St., Mission, $20

Elf’s Day Off Pool Party: Participants will build gingerbread houses also warm water of the indoor pool, bring one bag of goodies to share, 10 a.m., Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4843 Rosewood, Roeland Park, $5, 913-831-3359 or www.jcprd.com>

Dec. 23-24

Kaw Prairie Annual Christmas Barn Service: This year’s play, “Back to the Manger,” includes traditional Christmas music and a family oriented play, complete with live animals, 6 p.m., Sunday and 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m., Monday, Kaw Prairie Community Church, 9421 Meadowview Dr., Lenexa, www.kawprairie.org or 913-764-5722

Dec. 22

All Electric House: It’s a very 1950s Christmas, so rock around the aluminum tree, 1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturdays through Dec. 29, Johnson County Museum, 6305 Lackman Road, $1-$2, jocomuseum.org, 913-715-2550

Bilingual and ELL Classes: Individuals learning English can review English grammar and practice speaking skills, 9-11 a.m., Oak Park Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, 913-826-4600

Dec. 29

Bilingual and ELL Classes: Individuals learning English can review English grammar and practice speaking skills, 9-11 a.m., Oak Park Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, 913-826-4600

Jan. 8

Tea Book Discussion Group: Join us or a mix of interesting books, in discussion and tea, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Leawood Pioneer Library, 4700 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 913-826-4600

College Financial Aid Basics: Join Benjamin Howard, student services professional at Johnson County Community College to learn the basics of the free application for Federal Student Aid as well as other tips, 7-8:30 p.m., Central Resource Library, 9875 West 87th St., Overland Park, 913-826-4600

Jan. 9

Blood Pressure Clinic: Drop in and have your blood pressure checked by Health department nurses, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Central Resource Library, 9875 West 87th St., Overland Park, 913-826-4600

| Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com

Starting Times for March 12

To be included in the Starting Times, please register at www.eventful.com. After registering, click on “Add Event” and fill out the form. You must type “local sports” in the tag field located in the More Options section for your ad to appear in the print version of Starting Times.

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