| Jun 12 - Aug 12 Truck Driver Training - CDL Class A |
| Completion of our combined week and weekend truck driver training program, will prepare you for entry-level driving positions within the trucking industry. Prepare for the Kansas or Missouri Commercial Driver License Class A performance exam and ready yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the trucking industry. The 160 hour training program includes classroom, self-study instruction, range and over-the-road training. The outcomes of the program are directly aligned to the federal guidelines established for entry-level drivers, which can be found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) and the state guidelines for earning the class-A commercial driver's license. Our CDL Class A certificate meets all state and federal requirements for truck driver training. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT. |
| Date: |
June 12, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://bit.ly/2FclPct |
| Location: |
Logistics Park Kansas City 30750 W. 193rd St. Edgerton , KS 66021 |
| Contact: |
JCCC Continuing Education Transportation Department
913-469-3836 |
| EMail: |
transportation@jccc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. between June 12 and August 12 of 2018. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$ 4,499 |
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| 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, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://edgertonks.org/event/community-picnic-and-firework-show/ |
| Location: |
Martin Creek Park
Edgerton, KS 66021 |
| Contact: |
Amity Roberts |
| EMail: |
Amity@gardneredgerton.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday July 3rd at 6:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Jul 4 Gardner 4th of July Celebration |
| Join us on Wednesday, 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 featuring Jerrod Niemann, Runaway June, returning favorite Big Time Grain Company and newcomer Rachel Louise Taylor. Enjoy 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, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.gardnerkansas.gov/government/departments-and-divisions-/parks-and-recreation/special-events/july-4th-celebration |
| Location: |
Celebration Park
32501 W. 159th St.
Gardner, KS 66030 |
| Contact: |
Amity Roberts |
| EMail: |
Amity@gardneredgerton.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, July 4th starts at 3:30pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Jul 10 Truck Driver Training Program - CDL Class A Orientation |
| If you are interested in a career that takes you out on the open road and across the country come to this free information session to learn about JCCC's CDL Class A Truck Driver Training program. You will learn about the program and the qualifications you need to meet in order to be accepted. |
| Date: |
July 10, 2018 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://bit.ly/2FiPktf |
| Location: |
TBA |
| Contact: |
JCCC Continuing Education Transportation Department
913-469-3836 |
| EMail: |
transportation@jccc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 2-4 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jul 11 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 11, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Lunch meeting. Locations rotate monthly. |
| Contact: |
Jason E Camis |
| EMail: |
jason@gardneredgerton.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
2nd Wednesday of the month
12:30pm-1:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Jul 24 Chamber/EDC Luncheon |
Join us for this joint luncheon hosted by the Gardner Edgerton Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Johnson County EDC and SW JoCo Workforce Solutions Roundtable.
A panel of workforce experts will present challenges and opportunites in today's business sector in Southwest Johnson County.
A hearty lunch will be provided by Billy Sims Barbecue. As always, luncheons are open to all businesses and invididuals located in or serving Southwest Johnson County. |
| Date: |
July 24, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
JCCC Olathe Health Education Center
21201 W 152nd St
Olathe, KS 66061
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| Contact: |
Jason E Camis |
| EMail: |
jason@gardneredgerton.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, July 24th
11:30am-1:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20/person |
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| Jul 26 Food Truck Frenzy |
Mark your calendars! After a successful Food Truck Frenzy in May, we have planned another one that will be held in the evening! We'll bring you some new food trucks, as well as some of your favorites from past events. The food trucks that will be participating will be announced soon! Come hungry and bring your family out for a night full of fun, food, music and who knows what else!
Questions? Call (913) 856-6464 or Email info@gardneredgerton.org |
| Date: |
July 26, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Washington street (in front of the Gardner Farmers Market) |
| Contact: |
Gardner Edgerton Chamber of Commerce |
| EMail: |
info@gardneredgerton.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
4:00pm-8:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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