Olathe Chamber Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orangetheory Fitness Brings Unique Interval Training to Olathe Kansas’ second Orangetheory Fitness studio will open in Olathe Pointe this month OLATHE, Kan. – (Oct. 8, 2015) – Orangetheory Fitness, the energizing fitness concept known for its dynamic cardiovascular and strength training classes, has announced the opening of a new studio

10/7/2015  Story by Anne Christiansen-Bullers, abullers@jccc.edu, 913-469-8500 ext. 4184 Nationally renowned dementia expert offers care techniques for caregivers, health professionals at JCCC Oct. 27 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – For Teepa Snow, compassion and care for dementia patients needs to focus on what loved ones can still do, not what they’ve

10/05/2015 Media Contact: Staci Malone, smalone8@jccc.edu, 913-469-8500, ext. 4518   Become more efficient Nov. 7 at JCCC’s Microsoft Office Conference   OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – If you’re interested in learning how Microsoft Office can help you become more organized and efficient at work and at home, then attend a special

    CONTACTS: Maggie Kolb Olathe Public Schools 913-780-8246 mkolbec@olatheschools.org   Debra Skodack United Way of Greater Kansas City 816-559-4647 Debra.Skodack@uwgkc.org   September 29, 2015 Parents as Teachers Program Unveils New, Specialized Resource Center   United Way and BMO Harris Bank Grant Makes the Success By 6 Resource Center a

September 28, 2015 Contact: Carol Best                 Public Relations Manager 913-971-3586 office; 913-575-6309 cell cbest@mnu.edu MNU Fall Fine Arts Events: Choir and Band Concerts Free and Open to the Public OLATHE, KAN.,– MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts presents the MNU choirs in Music of the Church Sunday, Oct. 11

9/28/2015 Media Contact: Christy McWard, 913-469-7684, cmcward@jccc.edu Singer-songwriter Darden Smith to collaborate with veteran students and perform at JCCC OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –  Darden Smith, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, speaker and founder/creative director of SongwritingWith:Soldiers, will offer a free performance and lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Yardley Hall

9/23/2015 JCCC to host Peace Building Conference, Oct. 30-31 Media Contact: Tyler Cundith, 913-469-8500, ext. 3122, tcundith@jccc.edu  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Park University and Johnson County Community College will host a two-day conference on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 30-31, that will explore the role of education in peacebuilding.  The event, free and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2015 For Interviews or More Information: Sharon Cleaver, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City Phone:  816-462-0136 Mobile: 816-674-3721 Email Address: scleaver@helpKCkids.org / Web site:  www.helpKCkids.org BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS BRINGS FULL YEAR PROGRAMMING TO OLATHE, KANSAS KANSAS CITY, Mo – A ribbon cutting

District Students, Staff Receive Honors Kopplin Selected to Play on Generation X Team Shane Kopplin, a junior soccer player at Olathe East High School, has been selected to play for the United States Generation X Team. He will travel to Italy in mid-October, to represent the United States in three

09/17/2015 Media Contact: Diane Carroll, 913-469-3425, dicarroll@jccc.edu JCCC and KU introduce new degree partnership program   OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College and the University of Kansas have developed a degree partnership program that helps students chart a path to their goals early in their academic career, enabling