Johnson County Kansas

Get ready to celebrate the joy of spring with the Johnson County Park and Recreation District 50 Plus Program’s spring special events!

Spring into a fun afternoon of mixing and mingling with other single adults ages 50 and older at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Matt Ross Community Center , 8101 Marty St., Overland Park.

A new exhibit through May 4 at the Johnson County Museum offers an opportunity to look “Inside the Box: A 1951 Time Capsule.”

The annual Mildale Farm Spring Community Day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon March 30 at the farm site, 35250 W. 199th St., Edgerton.

Summer hours of 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. go into effect March 1 through Oct. 31 for many Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks.

Gamin’ with the Grandkids will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. March 13, at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park.

One size does not fit all when it comes to nutrition, diets and healthy habits. In the pursuit of a healthier and more vibrant life, it’s important to understand the foundation of nutrition, diets and ways to make it viable to you.

The annual open house at the TimberRidge Adventure Center, 12300 Homestead Lane, Olathe, will again feature a wide range of fun from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27

Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past 50 years, yet societal expectations of older adults have changed little. Also, people are generally unprepared for this increased longevity.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department is offering a cultural odyssey during the Lunch & Learn program on “Vibrant India” in collaboration with the India Association of Kansas City.