Community Events

Audiences will delight in a feast for the eyes as four new works premiere on Yardley Hall stage. For this festival of contemporary and modern dance, the Midwest Trust Center has enlisted four choreographers to create original works for four local dance companies to perform at the world premieres.

Step into an evening of purpose and celebration at the Bow Meow Gala 2026, supporting Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, on October 2nd at the beautiful Warren Place Venue in Gardner, KS. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the night features an open bar, dinner, and plenty of fun—all for a great cause. Funds raised at the Bow Meow Gala help ensure every animal at Prairie Paws receives the medical care they need before finding a forever home. From routine spay and neuter surgeries to lifesaving procedures like dentals, ACL repairs, amputations, and enucleations, your support directly impacts animals who depend on us. Your generosity also allows us to assist pet owners facing financial hardship, helping keep beloved pets with the families who love them. Join us for a night that truly makes a difference—for animals, families, and our community.   Register here

Join K-State Olathe campus for an informational virtual webinar about the Master's Veterinary Biomedical Science program.    The 30-credit hour M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science program prepares early-career students to become top-level scientists and administrators in the animal health industry through in-depth knowledge about animal physiology, diseases and their relevance to human health. You can earn two certificates with your master's degree. Learn more and register here: https://olathe.k-state.edu/academics/programs-graduate/masters/veterinary-biomedical-science/

Step into a new leadership role with the confidence and skills you need. The M.S. in Applied Biosciences is a specialized 30-credit hour graduate degree that fuses advanced scientific knowledge in the animal health and food safety and security sectors with professional skills for those who aspire to managerial and supervisory roles in their laboratory, unit or business.   Virtual webinar- register here: https://olathe.k-state.edu/academics/programs-graduate/masters/applied-biosciences/

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center 10401 S. Ridgeview Road Presented by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce Hear City of Olathe Mayor John Bacon share key city updates, recent accomplishments, and his vision for Olathe’s future as we look ahead to 2027. He’ll also present the 2026 Community Champion Award.   If you are purchasing tax exempt single admission tickets, please contact the Chamber office, 913.764.1050 to purchase. Thank you!