Celebrate the reunion of Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and Hanover Big Band with their return to Kansas City for another joyful collaboration. Founded in 2003, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) is one of the nation’s preeminent big bands, performing classic and original repertoire in a variety of settings. KCJO puts forth engaging themed shows ranging from Duke Ellington’s early works to brand-new reimaginations of pop music that celebrate the past and embrace the future. The Hanover Big Band incorporates all styles of big band jazz. Their joy in playing always reaches the hearts and legs of their audience. The soloistic freedom of the arrangements showcases the charisma and excellence of their musicians. Their repertoire includes original arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Woody Herman, as well as contemporary compositions and arrangements.

Join us for a much-quoted movie and freewheeling discussion with Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efren Ramirez, three fan favorites from the film. The evening promises to be a hilarious celebration of the amazing comedy classic that made Napoleon Dynamite, LaFawnduh and Pedro household names. Jon Heder (Napoleon), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) have plenty of behind-the-scenes scoop on the film we all love. As the conversation goes from silly to super funny, one thing’s for sure — audiences get their money’s worth. Moderated by Lonita Cook, Film Critic at KCTV 5. VIP meet-and-greet ticket upgrade available.

You're invited to the Olathe Fire Dept. Open House where you can: Enjoy free refreshments - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Get a free flu shot - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Spray water from a real fire hose. See fire trucks and Olathe's state-of-the-art firefighter training facility. Talk with firefighters. Check out the Fire Safety House. Talk to experts about safety. Use a fire extinguisher. See some cool demonstrations like Bomb Squad, rappelling, dogs, extrication, etc. Additional notes: SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Sign language and Spanish interpreters will be available at the event. Event happens rain or shine. For more info, please call 913-971-7900 or email FirePublicEd@OlatheKS.org.

Have you ever wondered about the people behind the ever-growing cases of cyber-security threats?  What motivates them?  How do they keep from getting caught?  Why would they ever be interested in a company like ours?  This informative and interactive webinar will identify the 3 main groups who pose a threat to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your systems and data.  Understanding the “who” and “why” and some of the “how” behind these three groups of “threat-actors” is a critical part of knowing how to protect yourself and your business.  Webinar:  Who are the people behind cyber-attacks? When: October 27, 2022 at 9 AM CST Register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sWtBJyKQSSmr8bf9VhBk8Q 

KCAS is a contract research organization pioneering work in healthcare through our highly specialized services in support of drug developments, preclinical and clinical studies. We are proud to have called the Shawnee-Olathe area home for over 40 years. We love being part of the community here and this year we are excited to announce the opening of our new built-for-purpose lab in Olathe, meaning even more contributions to improving the world’s health. Please RSVP by Friday, October, 21: Surveymonkey.com/r/KCASreception We are one of the area’s top local employers, on track to hire 270 scientists, analysts, researchers, and other professionals between 2022 to 2023. As we continue to grow, we’d like to invite you, our local community, to a behind-the-scenes lab tour and reception to experience who KCAS is and to join us in celebrating our newly opened facility. The afternoon will include a special peek into our graduated sterile labs where KCAS scientists are managing critical experiments using the latest technology. Guests will also enjoy appetizers, as well as hear remarks from government officials and KCAS CEO John Bucksath.