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The first Fourth Friday celebration of the year didn’t disappoint, and neither will the June Fourth Fridays in downtown Olathe.
The annual celebrations are sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Olathe Convention & Visitors Bureau. And they are back in downtown Olathe in full force this summer. Be sure to join us from 5:30 – 8 p.m. this Friday.
Stop by and enjoy great kids’ activities like face painters, balloon artists, glitter tattoos, caricature drawings and bubbles. There will also be $1 science experiments available from Mad Science, a mobile teddy bear truck, and different animals from Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm each month. Let’s not forget Touring Taps serving up adult beverages and the Sip ‘n’ Shop booths along Park Street where local vendors will be selling products, home goods, clothing, jewelry and other unique items. Contact Susie Carson for more information.
This month, the live band will be the Stolen Winnebagos. Check them out here.
A big thanks to our Fourth Fridays sponsors the City of Olathe, Humana, Olathe Communities that Care, Simmons Bank, VanTrust Real Estate and Xfinity.
Check out some pics from the May Fourth Friday party here. And stay up to date on everything going on with the Olathe Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Fridays right here.
The second Olathe Chamber of Commerce Social will take place next week. Please join us for the new Chamber Social from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 30.
June’s Chamber Social is hosted by TVH Parts Co., located at 16355 S. Lone Elm Road. We can’t think of a better setting to kick off our new networking opportunity on what is sure to be a wonderful summer evening.
The Chamber Social networking opportunities will take place from 3:30 – 5 p.m. three times this year. These Chamber Socials will offer networking opportunities in a different setting and offer a completely different feel. But one thing is for certain, networking is the name of the game.
Our weekly Chamber Coffee sponsors are Country Club Bank, Olathe Health, ServPro and Xfinity.
For more information, contact Melissa Hunter.
This fall, Olathe Public Schools is welcoming 100 new educators and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce is here to help. We’re collecting coupons and marketing “swag” to add to welcome bags that are given out to each of these new educators.
We’re reaching out to you to help us roll out the red carpet for all these new educators. If you’re interested in donating 100 items or coupons, this is a perfect opportunity to promote your business to those educators who are new to our community. All items must be received by July 15.
Please contact Melissa Hunter to arrange pick up or drop off.
There’ll be plenty of ways to celebrate America this July 4 season around Olathe.
From fireworks displays to live concerts, there’s plenty going on and it all starts on July 2 with a celebration at the Mahaffie Statecoach Stop & Farm for Independence Day: 1860s style from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Then you can celebrate America’s birthday on July 4 with the annual fireworks display at College Boulevard Activity Complex, 11031 S. Valley Pkwy. The show begins at about 9:45 p.m. Arrive early and be prepared for lots of traffic.
Before the fireworks stop by the Beach at Lake Olathe for Beach Fest from noon – 2:30 p.m.
The fun continues on July 7 at Mahaffie with 19th Century non-aerial fireworks on the Mahaffie grounds. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with free admission. A small fee applies for some activities. The fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.
Complete the week with Olathe Live! The evening of free music and activities will take place at Stagecoach Park, 1205 E. Kansas City Road. Activities begin at 6 p.m. Mickey Needleman and Caleb Blacksher will take the stage first, and everyone’s favorite, Liverpool, will follow.
Welcome to Olathe, Dr. Benjamin Wolfe.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce and K-State University Olathe greeted the new Dean and CEO of K-State Olathe last Thursday afternoon at a Welcome Reception at Shadow Glen.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by. Check out some pics from the Welcome Reception here.
Multiple local Benton House communities were recently awarded with a US News and World Report “Best Assisted Living” and/or “Best Memory Care” award. Four local communities were recognized, but the company had 20 communities honored overall. The award was based on recent resident and family satisfaction surveys. More than 3,000 communities participated nationally, with the top 25 percent recognized for excellence.
The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to help with the home delivery Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers deliver meals Monday – Friday from 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. There are 54 volunteer routes daily. Volunteers deliver as teams or as individuals. Children are welcome to accompany parents or grandparents. Call 913-715-8895 or look for more information here.
The Community Blood Center is looking to connect with organizations willing to support local healthcare systems through blood donations. If you would like to inquire about hosting blood drives, please contact Community Blood Center representative, Logan Marney, or call 816-977-7959. The CBC is also looking for blood donors to help with the current low levels of blood. Check here for more information.
The Olathe Public Schools Foundation fills over 2,500 backpacks a year with school supplies to help ensure Olathe students are ready to learn with the tools they need to be successful in the upcoming school year. If your organization, company or neighborhood is interested in hosting a school supply drive, contact Alice Snider or call her at (913) 780-8222.
AdventHealth named Gina Creek Chief People Officer for the Mid-America Region. In her new role, Creek will lead human resources at AdventHealth’s hospitals and clinics in Kansas and Wisconsin, including AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, AdventHealth South Overland Park, AdventHealth Ottawa and AdventHealth Durand.
The Chairman’s Liaison Committee works to engage members in activities and volunteer opportunities. They make personal visits to members each month, delivering certificates of appreciation while promoting their businesses.
June 23 – Chamber Coffee at Cedar Lake Village, 15325 S. Lone Elm Road, 9 a.m.
June 23 – Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Olathe Health Rehab Center, 20920 W.151st St., 11 a.m.