Upcoming Events

Join us as we discuss a true crime book and snack on delicious cookies. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration. 

Kansas native Regina Sirois, half of the writing team behind the pseudonym Audrey Blake and the grand prize winner of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award will speak about her work followed by a Q&A session. She is the author

Meet with other writers to discuss your writing, share friendly feedback, and find encouragement to power through your writing goals, big or small.

Olathe Community Center instructors lead a passive practice in which poses are held for a few minutes at a time. This practice focuses on deep stretching and restorative poses to improve mental clarity and offer deep relaxation.

The Bel Canto Duo was founded in 2016 by Darci Griffith Gamerl (oboe/English horn) and Grammy-nominated cellist, David Downing.

Bring your instrument and jam with us, share a song, or just listen. Expect fiddles, guitars, folk, blues, and bluegrass, led by multi-instrumentalist Richelle Basgall.

Learn new skills and techniques each month as you complete a fiber arts project. All skill levels welcome.

**Note: You only need to attend ONE session for each project. 

Olathe Community Center instructors lead a gentle yoga practice from the comfort of a chair. Poses are great for those with limited mobility, or anyone looking for a low-impact way to re-center during a busy day.

Visit our crafting station for a monthly project. Register your children for their own craft program (Crafternoon for Kids) while you craft in peace.

Sept. 6: Hole Punch Book Marks

Oct. 4: Pumpkin Candy Dish

Bring all your gamer friends for after-hours adult time in the Zone.  

Gaming systems include: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X

Various games available for each system!

Want to get rid of your old holiday decorations and pick up new ones while you're at it? Whether you are looking to downsize or upgrade, our holiday swap is for you! This includes holidays from any time of year.

Give blood and save a life. Appointments can be made at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

Join us to play a variety of tabletop games from the Center for Games & Learning at MNU's Mabee Library. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. Snacks and drinks provided!

Read and discuss a book from a different genre each month. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration.

Learn new skills and techniques each month as you complete a fiber arts project. All skill levels welcome.

**Note: You only need to attend ONE session for each project. 

Do you crochet, knit, cross stich, or embroider? Bring your own needle arts project to this informal craft and chat, where you can work on your latest project and visit with other crafters. Stay the whole time or just drop in for a little while.

Grandparents, refresh your safety skills and learn the latest childcare recommendations

Grab a coffee and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club.

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, storytimes, caroling, trivia contests, photo ops and movies. Get into the giving spirit by donating new socks, hats, and mittens for the Olathe Public School Foundation.

Meet with other writers to discuss your writing, share friendly feedback, and find encouragement to power through your writing goals, big or small.

Individuals living with memory loss, along with their caregivers, are invited to socialize and have fun with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Listen to speakers, participate in activities, and build relationships.

Olathe Community Center instructors lead a passive practice in which poses are held for a few minutes at a time. This practice focuses on deep stretching and restorative poses to improve mental clarity and offer deep relaxation.