Events for July 2017
Gardner Chamber of Commerce
Jul 3    Edgerton Community Picnic and Fireworks Show
Join the tradition! Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day at Edgerton’s Annual Community Picnic and Firework Show! Guests will enjoy a free picnic, music, face painting, yard games, and our well-known firework display.
Date: July 3, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Martin Creek Park
Edgerton, KS 66021
Contact: Meghan McDermott
EMail: meghan@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Monday July 3rd at 6:00pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jul 4    Gardner 4th of July Celebration
Join us on Monday, July 4th at Celebration Park as Gardner Parks and Recreation will be bringing you one of the best July 4th celebrations in the region.  Live music, food vendors, out of this world bounce houses, face painting, portable zip lines (minimum weight for zip lines is 70lbs, max 250lbs), interactive entertainment and one of the best fireworks displays in the area!
Date: July 4, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Celebration Park
32501 W. 159th St.
Gardner, KS 66030
Date/Time Details: July 4th

Time TBA
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jul 6    Chamber Night @ Sporting KC
2017 Chamber of Commerce - Networking Event

Reserved seating for Sporting KC vs. Philadelphia Union at 7:30pm 

Exclusive access to a 90 minute pre-match chamber networking event from 5:30-7:30 located on the Ivy Investments Executive Level Lounge. 

Opportunity to mix and mingle with Sporting KC Executives 

Two complimentary beverages & hor d'oeuvres    
Date: July 6, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Children's Mercy Park 
1 Sporting Way, Kansas City, KS 66111
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 6th
Fees/Admission: $40

REGISTER BY June 30th at 5pm
Jul 12    Chamber Ambassador Meeting
Interested in getting more involved with the Chamber? Looking for new ways to connect your business with others in the community? Then why not check out the Chamber Ambassadors. This small, but mighty group meets monthly with a focus on connecting with other chamber members. Join us for one of our upcoming meetings to see what we're all about. 
Date: July 12, 2017
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Lunch meeting. Locations rotate monthly.
Contact: Meghan McDermott
EMail: meghan@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: 2nd Wednesday of the month
12:30pm-1:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jul 17 - Jul 20    Vacation Bible School - VBS!
Super fun time of stories, science experiements, music, crafts games and more! All Children 3 years old through 4th grade are invited and welcome! 
Date: July 17, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.firstlightgardner.org
Location:
FirstLight United Methodist Church,  Currently Meeting at First Presbyterian of Gardner
138 E. Shawnee
Contact: Jen Toman jenniemcvey@hotmail.com
EMail: nancy.pauls@firstlightgardner.org
Date/Time Details:
Monday July 17 - Thursday July 20 
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
Free for children to attend. There will be a collection of food taken each day for the Gardner Multi-Service Center

Sign up online at www.firstlightgardner.org
Jul 19    Monthly Chamber Luncheon
Join us for lunch at the USD 231 District Office, with guest speaker Judy Favor talking about leadership in business. 

Judy Favor’s 20-year career in higher education includes experiences as an administrator, faculty member, and NCAA athletic coach. She spent 9 years as an Adult Education administrator leading recruitment, marketing, enrollment, and academic programming initiatives.

At K-State Olathe, Dr. Favor teaches in the Adult Education program and works to expand the programs in the Kansas City Metro area.
Date: July 19, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: USD 231 District Office (231 E. Madison)

 
Contact: Shelby Simpson
EMail: shelby@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 19th
​11:30am Open Networking
12:00pm Lunch & Speaker: Judy Favor 

 
Fees/Admission: $10/person
Jul 27    Emergency Blood Drive
EMERGENCY BLOOD DRIVE First Baptist Church of Gardner Thursday, July 27 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 324 E. Shawnee St. Fellowship Hall Schedule an Appointment; esavealifenow.org Sponsor Code: FirstBaptistChurch
Date: July 27, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://savealifenow.org
Location: First Baptist Church of Gardner Thursday, July 27 First Baptist Church of Gardner 324 E. Shawnee St. Fellowship Hall
Contact: Kay Reeves Community Blood Center
EMail: kreeves@cbckc.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 27 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jul 31 - Aug 5    Johnson County Fair

Showcasing all the elements of a classic fair, the Johnson County Fair invites guests to come celebrate the history and community of Gardner, Kansas. Featuring such attractions as a dog show, 4-H rodeo queen and princess coronation, horse competitions, a traditional carnival, various livestock competitions, baking contest and a lineup of live entertainment, this event truly offers something for the entire family.

 
Date: July 31, 2017
Website: http://jocokansasfair.com
Location: Johnson County Fair Association
136 E Washington St.
Gardner, KS 66030
Contact: Meghan McDermott
EMail: meghan@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: July 31st through August 5th
Fees/Admission: Free to attend. Pricing for events and rides can be found on the fair website at http://jocokansasfair.com.