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Overland Park

July 3
US Air Force ‘Shades of Blue’ Jazz Ensemble - 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The “Shades of Blue” is a 15-piece big band, performing swing, bebop, modern jazz, and American patriotic music. It is comprised of Active Duty Air Force musicians from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Jazz vocalist Staff Sergeant Albert Williams will be highlighted throughout the concert, and always pays tribute to its heritage with the crowd-pleasing music of Major Glenn Miller. Free. 7900 Block of Santa Fe St. 618-520-9848

July 29
Children’s Concerts - 6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m. Special inside presentation of Music in the Park. Concert will be held Indoors at the Matt Ross Community Center in the multi-purpose room. Free. Matt Ross Community Center. 8101 Marty. www.opkansas.org

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Prairie Village

July 4
Celebrate the Fourth - 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The festivities will begin with a Pancake Breakfast ($5/plate supplied by Chris Cakes). Other activities throughout the day will include: climbing wall, kiddie ferris wheel, chinook helicopter display, Miller-Marley Minitainers, children’s parade, KC Wolf, family creativity center, petting zoo and pony rides, puppet show, magician, clowns and face painters, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, displays and demonstrations by police, public works, and fire district #2. Free. 7700 Mission Road.

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Crown Center

July 3
Friday Night Flicks - 9 p.m. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, sit under the stars and enjoy “The Sandlot” on a huge outdoor screen. Free. Concessions will be available. Crown Center Square. 816-274-8444

July 4
Puppet Show Series- Piccadilly Productions - Noon and 2 p.m. Piccadilly Productions (July 4), Paul Mesner Puppets (July 11), StoneLion Puppet Theatre (July 18) and the Clement McCrae Puppets (July 25) perform on Saturdays in July. Free. Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Atrium. 816-274-8444

July 17
Friday Night Flicks - 9 p.m. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, sit under the stars and enjoy “The Karate Kid” on a huge outdoor screen. Free. Concessions will be available. Crown Center Square. 816-274-8444

July 17
The Chef’s Taste of Summer Series - 12 p.m. Experience great new summer recipes from Crown Center’s Executive Chefs, as they show off their creative culinary skills to help spark up your summer meals. Frank Majowicz of the Hyatt Regency appears. Other appearances by Martin Heuser of The Westin (June 19) and Debbie Gold of the American Restaurant (August 21.) Free. Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Atrium. 816-274-8444

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Central Resource Library
9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, Ks.913-495-2400

July 29
End of Summer Celebration - 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m. During the school year, storyteller Jo Ho encouraged kids to “get creative” and turn ordinary stories into hilarious tall tales. They wrote some real winners! Jo will share these and then invite you to create an audience-authored tall tale on the spot. Registation is not necessary.

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Antioch Library
8700 Shawnee Mission Prkwy, Merriam, Ks.913-261-2300

July 8
Music by Emily - 10:30 a.m. Emily Tummons shares her music. Free play time follows the program. Age(s): youth, preschool. Registration is not necessary.

July 14
Lunch Bunch: Dance & Move - 12 p.m. Lunch Bunch continues for 1st to 6th graders. Bring a lunch or snack and enjoy stories and activities about dance. Move with the music and have a good time. Age(s): youth, school age. Online/Call in registration begins June 30.

July 15
Priscilla Howe presents - 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy the stories, puppets and fun with Priscilla Howe. Age(s): youth, preschool. Registration is not necessary.

July 29
Ooey-Gooey, Icky-Sticky - 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Fingerpaint with shaving cream, squish the slime, walk on a texture walk and other wise explore and enjoy textures in this traditional conclusion to our summer programming at Antioch. Remember to turn in your reading log. Registration is not necessary.

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Blue Valley Library
9000 W. 151st, Overland Park, Ks.913-495-3850

July 11
Be Creative at the Blue Valley Library - All Day. Stop in on Saturdays to see what we have created to inspire you. Take a few minutes to try a puzzle, a craft, or maybe a scavenger hunt- something different each week. Registration is not necessary.

July 14
Poetry in Motion - 10:15 a.m.–11 a.m. Engage your imagination in this rhythmic and rhyming program celebrating the uniqueness and creativity of poetry. Jo Ho presents a very fresh and funny approach to poetry as she invites listeners to chime in and move to the beat of words with pizzazz. All ages. Seating is limited. Registration is not necessary.

July 23
So Many Circles - 6 p.m. Drop in for a fun filled library visit. Early literacy activities, and a simple craft for ages 2–4 and an adult. Siblings welcome. Please allow 30 minutes. Registration is not necessary.

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Cedar Roe Library
5120 Cedar, Roeland Park, Ks.913-384-8590

July 13
Think Green and Recycle that thing! - 10 a.m. Is it a box, tube, a jar? Come show us how to create a masterpiece from our recyclable things. For ages 3 and up. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not necessary.

July 22
Crazy Collages - 10 a.m. Make your own wacky creation using our collage materials. For ages 2 and up. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not necessary.