This year, the JCCC Foundation is turning one of our favorite fundraisers, the annual Some Enchanted Evening Gala, into a virtual event. The 2020 Some Enchanted Opportunity will be a communitywide campaign
Your Community: Classic storybooks brought to life
Children learning to read can experience classic storybooks brought to life online with fun read-along text, narrators and animations! And it doesn’t stop there, keep the fun going and learn
SMSD News: Protecting students, staff and families as we prepare for the start of school
This week, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) informed Johnson County school districts that after Labor Day, the county would be in the red gating zone. For
What are you doing about your threatened ash trees?
The destructive effects of the emerald ash borer on the local tree population are especially prevalent this summer. Infested trees become a risk to you and your neighbors. If there’s
Art therapy exercises help manage your child’s emotions
Second only to recess, kids often name art as the favorite part of their school day. Whether your kids are physically attending school or learning virtually this year, art projects
Inside JCPRD: Virtual and in-person Chair Yoga class proves popular
By David Markham One trend that JCPRD’s 50 Plus fitness programmers have seen this year is the growth and popularity of chair yoga, which essentially takes yoga off the mat
Your Mortgage: How to gain an edge in the buying market
If you haven’t heard, the real estate market is very competitive right now since inventory is extremely low. When a new listing comes on the market, there are numerous house
Updates from Johnson County Community College: New Plumbing Technology program
We’re proud to announce that JCCC is home to Kansas’ first Plumbing Technology program. Starting this fall, students can launch a rewarding career by earning their Plumbing Technology Certificate in
Your Community: Get ready for school with summer skills camp
Ease the transition into the new school year with Brainfuse’s Summer Skills Camp. Offered through Johnson County Library, this service helps Elementary through High School students overcome the “summer slide”
SMSD News: With Census 2020, every person counts!
Responding to the 2020 Census is an easy, safe, and important way to help provide resources for children in the Shawnee Mission community for the next ten years. This includes
Your Home: Where does the real estate market go from here?
By Chad Taylor 2020 has upended virtually every facet of society — from the way we work to how we spend our time, anchoring our daily lives even more firmly
Featured Community Partner: Apply now at Corinth Quarter or The Shops of PV
Looking for the perfect job? Corinth Square, The Shops of Prairie Village, and Corinth Quarter offer a variety of opportunities right here in your community – from ice cream scoopers
Inside JCPRD: Gymnastics goes virtual
By Gymnastics Coordinator Kendra Martiny Many families have expressed a preference right now for limiting their time spent in indoor, public areas, so JCPRD saw the potential to adapt programs
Your Mortgage: Charity’s refinancing story
Do you want to lower your rate? Reduce your term? Both? Keep your term? Lower your rate? Reduce your payment? Get cash in hand for expenses? All we need to
Updates from Johnson County Community College: There’s still time to enroll in fall classes!
One thing remains constant amidst all this uncertainty: the benefits of attending Johnson County Community College. Fall semester kicks off Aug. 24 and while access to campus is limited, our