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The name of the Olathe Marathon changes to the Garmin Marathon
In a move that probably has stunned very few people, the Olathe Marathon has changed its name to the Garmin Marathon.
The Garmin Marathon, which will be held on April 21 of this year, will include a half-marathon, a 5K race and a fun run for kids.
The course, as it has in the past, will start and end at Garmin's corporate headquarters at 1200 E. 151st Street in Southern Olathe, Kansas.
The course route will be posted on Garmin Connect in the next few weeks.
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Johnson County is Celebrating Old Settler's Day in Olathe, Kansas this Weekend with the theme "Celebrating 150 Years in Kansas."
Whether you like the Tribute Bands, Arts and Crafts, Carnival, Auto Show, Parade, this years Old Settler's Day should be a smashing success. The weather this year even looks to cooperate with this years Old Settler's Day. For more information on this years Old Settler's Day in Olathe, Kansas, go to: Old Settler's Day
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More than 15 World War II B-29 veterans and their families will greet “Fifi,” billed as the only airworthy B-29 Superfortress in the world, when it arrives in Olathe next Thursday. The plane will fly into the New Century AirCenter, which will host the Commemorative Air Force/Heart of America Wing Annual Air Expo on July 16 and 17. The wing is holding a lunch for the former crewmen, who will see a plane that will evoke memories of their service in the Pacific. Rides on the plane will be available during the expo for a fee. For information about the expo, go online to kcghostsquadron or call 913-907-7902.
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/08/3003041/wwii-veterans-to-greet-b-29-superfortress.html#ixzz1Re4dFS82RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Grassroots fundraiser to help Olathe, KS. Salvation Army
Project ONE, a one-day grassroots fundraiser, intends to help the Olathe Salvation Army feed families in the community.
Valerie Bentley, Olathe, initiated the one-day fundraiser to encourage every resident in Olathe to donate $1, on one day, June 25, to help fund the Salvation Army food pantry in Olathe. Volunteers in more than two dozen business locations on June 25 will accept donations. Bently moved from difficult financial times a few years ago.
The following locations are accepting donations for Project ONE on June 25th:
First National Bank of Olathe (drive-thru and lobby)444 E. Santa Fe11970 S. Blackbob Road110 N. Clairborne Road14670 S. Harrison15084 S. Blackbob Road175 N. Parker (inside Price Chopper)Decker Chiropractic13025 S. Mur-Len, #100Green Lantern Car Wash13512 S. Blackbob RoadStarbucks15094 S. Blackbob Road14605 W. 119th StreetWal-Mart13600 S. Alden395 N. K-7 HighwayHy-Vee16100 W. 135th StreetIn addition, First National Bank of Olathe, Green Lantern Car Wash and Decker Chiropractic are accepting donations during regular business hours the entire week of June 20.
For more information, go to: http://www.kccommunitynews.com/johnson-county-sun-news/28298284/detail.htmlRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Downtown Olathe Arts Festival is this weekend, June 11 and 12 Downtown Olathe will play host to visual artists from across the region this weekend for the inaugural Downtown Olathe Arts Festival June 11 and 12 at the intersection of Park and Cherry Streets. The juried art festival features over 70 visual artists including emerging artists and artists with disabilities. The event will also include live musical entertainment, an interactive children's activity tent, and a variety of food and concessions.
The Arts Festival is open p.m. on Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Visit www.DowntownOlatheArtsFestival.org for more information.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm will honor the 150th anniversary of the Civil War on Thursday June 9th from 6-8 pm with a free Family Fun Night
Visitors can participate in a Civil War march and drill, learn about artillery and life in a Civil War camp and try their hand at "writing home" with a real ink pen. Visitors can also make a spy wheel or make a piece to take home in the blacksmith's shop. As always, visitors can see what's cooking on Mrs. Mahaffie's stove and try their skills at a variety of games typically played by children in the 19th century. Stagecoach rides around the site will be available; donations of $2 per person are suggested for stagecoach rides.
The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm will host free Family Fun Nights every Thursday night in June and July. The events feature free admission and stagecoach rides. A fee applies to some special activities. Each Thursday night visitors can participate in hands-on activities associated with a different aspect of 1860s history. New this year, the first 100 visitors can collect a different Mahaffie animal trading card. Attend each week to collect all eight. Weekly themes are: * Cowboy Night - July 7 * Civil War - June 9 and July 14 * 19th Century Technology - June 16 and July 21 * Kansas Farming - June 23 and July 28 The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm is located at 1200 Kansas City Road. The historic site iis open with living history activities and stagecoach rides 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. For a complete listing of events visit www.mahaffie.org or call (913) 971-5111.
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Kansas State University Olathe Innovation Campus Upcoming Events
Kansas State University Olathe, located at 22201 W. Innovation Drive in Olathe, Kan., hosts meetings, conferences and other events, including:
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Artists from across the midwest will travel to historic downtown Olathe, Kansas has the city host the inaugural Downtown Olathe Arts Festival. The inaugural Downtown Olathe Arts Festival is scheduled for June 11-12 at the intersection of Park and Cherry Streets in downtown Olathe, Kansas. The inauagural art festival will feature over 70 visual artists including emerging artists and artists with disabilities. The event also will include live musical entertainment, an interactive children's activity tent, and a variety of food and concessions. The Olathe Public Library book sale will be held in conjunction with festival activities. The festival is a collaborative effort by volunteer organizers, the city of Olathe, and area businesses. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 12.
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Olathe, KS. Bike Rodeo The Olathe, KS. Fire Department invites children to bring their bikes to the annual Olathe Helmet Head Bike Rodeo at noon Sunday, April 3. Kids ages 15 and under will receive a free bike helmet while supplies last. All children must be accompanied by a parent. Next to the rodeo in the Olathe Medical Center Doctors Building II parking lot, 20375 W. 151st St., the hospital’s Family Fun Fest will offer free screenings, health information and family activities. For more information about the rodeo, call the Fire Department at 913-971-6333. Visit www.olathehealth.org for more information about the Family Fun Fest.
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Come on out for a day of fun for the whole family – and take care of your health at the same time! The kids can meet celebrities like Mr. Stinky Feet and Spongebob Squarepants, while their parents can get free wellness screenings. Don’t miss out on: • Carnival games and a bouncy house • Face Painting, magician and balloon animals available throughout the day • Visits from Spongebob Squarepants, from 2 to 4 p.m., and Medi Bear • A special performance by Mr. Stinky Feet at 1 p.m. • A Bicycle Saftey Rodeo presented by the Olathe Fire Department • Free Cholesterol and glucose screenings, while supplies last • Helpful information from our hospital departments and clinics • Concession stand will be available • Hot dogs and chips will be served When: Sunday, April 3rd from 11-4
Location:
Olathe Medical Center
The Doctors Building II
20805 W. 151st St.
Olathe, KS 66061
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The City of Olathe, Kansas is opening a new 2-mile pedestrian trail on Labor Day.
The Heritage Trail will run from Blackbob Park to Heritage Park between 159th and 151st streets.
It is currently nearly 100% percent complete. A contractor was seeding along the trail this week and sodding will begin after Sept. 15.
Hikers, runners and bicyclists will be using the trail. As always motorized vehicle will not be allowed.
The entire Heritage Trail has been asphalted and concrete approaches have been installed.
Michael Latka, project coordinator for the city’s parks and recreation department, said the trail cost $840,000 to construct. He said 80 percent of those dollars came from the Kansas Department of Transportation. Johnson County paid 10 percent of the cost and the city tax dollars paid for the remaining 10 percent.
Latka said the city already has constructed 23 miles of trails within the city limits, including trails within many of the community parks.
Another trail called the South Indian Creek Trail is under construction near 159th Street and Ridgeview Road and is currently about 50 percent complete. The South Indian Creek Trail is scheduled to be completed in a about 3 months.
The majority of the project will be finished at the end of this month. Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment.
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Marathon runners will have to break out their ruby slippers, or at least some red running shoes, as next year’s Olathe Marathon has been renamed the Oz Marathon.
Ashley Holverson, vice president of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce's Convention and Vistors Bureau said that runners have already signed up for the marathon, set for April 16th, 2011, in front of the Garmin headquarters.
After testing the Oz theme in places like Facebook, the theme idea became a marketing standpoint since many races have themes to help them be more attractive.
The Olathe Marathon has been renamed the Oz Marathon, the half marathon has been renamed the Wickedly Fast Half Marathon, the 5K has been renamed the Dorothy Dash 5K and the Kids Marathon has been renamed the Munchkin Marathon.
for more information on the Oz Marathon and the other running events, go to: www.Olathe.org/cvb/sports/marathon
Ashley Holverson, vice president of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, said the change was made following months of discussion about how to make the annual race more fun and attractive to parti
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Help a school, make a difference! Spirit Night Fundraiser for Prairie Center Elementary Monday from 5-8pm at Chick-fil-A Olathe. Stop by, Monday night and tell us you're there to support Prairie Center Elementary and we'll give 15% of your food purchase back to Prairie Center Elementary. Stay for the fun, teachers will be performing in contests from 5:30-6:30. Monday, 3-8-10
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Two lakes stocked with 4,000 pounds of rainbow trout:
This past week, Heritage Park, in Southern Olathe, got stocked with part of a 4,000 pound shipment of trout.
Johnson County Park officials said most of the trout would be caught by the start of the summer by anglers. About 30 fish are tagged, so park official can keep track of how many have been caught. They said a few might survive until August but not many. Trout is a fish that likes cold water and is not native to Kansas.
The 4,000 pounds trucked into the parks this week came from a fish hatchery in Ava, Mo., which is just east of Springfield.
The load cost the district $11,600 or $2.90 a pound. Park officials said those dollars don’t come from taxpayers. The money is derived from fees paid to the park district by anglers for the right to catch the trout.
Park officials said they spend slightly more than $20,000 a year to stock the lakes with fish.
I heard that stocking that lake at Heritage Park was quite a spectacle. A hole was cut in the ice and the fish were dropped in the hole. I was told that kids in the spectator crowd were allowed to handle the trout and drop into the holes. Sounds kind of fun!
I haven't been out to Heritage Park to fish but it sounds kind of fun. Fishing for trout is fun in the Missouri rivers and I wonder if fishermen get the same kind of experience at Heritage Park. I plan on getting a license this year and taking the kids out to Heritage Park and checking out this adventure for myself.
Does anyone have any Heritage Park fishing experiences they would like to share. Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment.
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