Events for October 2018
Gardner Chamber of Commerce
Aug 14 - Oct 14    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: August 14, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/2F6rMsh
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: This course 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 August 14 and October 14, 2018
Fees/Admission: $ 4,499
Sep 29 - Jan 16    FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Test Prep
People in the long-term care industry give quality care to every resident’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological need. This daily giving and giving to each resident may often result in both physical and emotional fatigue for the caregivers. This session will help each employee identify the symptoms of compassion fatigue and how to overcome it. APRNS, RNs, LPNs, LMHTs, social workers, LPCs, LCPCs, and psychologists will earn 3 contact hours. ACHAs will earn 3 (E) contact hour. Approval is pending for 3 hours for occupational and physical therapists.
Date: September 29, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Main Campus, Regnier Center, 181 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park , KS 66210
Date/Time Details: Days W Dates 1/16/19 - 1/16/19 Times 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fees/Admission: $ 48 Fee
Oct 3    Joint Chamber Coffee with SERC Physical Therapy and WellBody Massage
Join us for a joint Chamber coffee and networking with SERC Phyiscal Therapy and WellBody Massage! Feel free to bring a friend or a colleague; everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there!
Date: October 3, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: SERC Physical Therapy
225 N. Moonlight
Gardner, KS
Contact: Amity Roberts
EMail: Amity@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
8am-9am 
Fees/Admission: FREE
 
Oct 5    Joint Chamber Coffee at Shawnee Mission Health
The Gardner Edgerton Chamber is teaming up with the Spring Hill Chamber and Louisburg Chamber for coffee and networking at Shawnee Mission Health! Bring a friend or a colleague. Everyone is welcome!
Date: October 5, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: https://www.shawneemission.org/locations/overland-park
Location: Shawnee Mission Health
7820 W 165th St
Overland Park, KS
Contact: Amity Roberts
EMail: Amity@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 5, 2018
8am-9:30am 
Fees/Admission: FREE
 
Oct 5 - Dec 15    Gardner Founding Families EXHIBIT
Learn about the families from 1857 and other distinguished citizens that shaped Gardner's destiny as early settlers. Read family stories & tales of the Trails; see photos & period displays.
Date: October 5, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com
Location: Gardner Historical Museum 204 W. Main St.
Contact: 913-856-4447
EMail: laura@gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com
Date/Time Details: Open Sat., Sun., Mon., & Tue. - 1 to 4 and Fri. - 4 to 7
Fees/Admission: Donation appreciated
Oct 5 - Nov 17    World War I, 100th Anniversary EXHIBIT
Gardner Historical Museum honors Veterans with a World War I exhibit at the Bray House. Artifacts, stories, photos, books. World War I books also for sale.
Date: October 5, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com
Location: Gardner Historical Museum's Bray House (behind the Museum) 207 W. Shawnee
Contact: 913-856-4447 or Charlie Troutner at 913-6270
EMail: laura@gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com
Date/Time Details: Available for viewing: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed - 1 to 4 and Fri - 4 to 7
Fees/Admission: Donation appreciated.
Oct 10    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: October 10, 2018
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Lunch meeting. Locations rotate monthly.
Contact: DeAnna Boydston
EMail: deanna@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: 2nd Wednesday of the month
12:30pm-1:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 11    An Evening With Marci Penner
Gardner Historical Mueseum presents an evening with Marci Penner, Executive Director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Please join us to hear about her travels throughout Kansasand the works she does exploring, promoting and enjoying rural kansas.
Date: October 11, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:

Gardner Senior Center
128 East Park Street
Gardner, KS 

Contact: Amity Roberts
EMail: Amity@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details:

October 11, 2018      7pm - 8pm

Fees/Admission: $5.00 suggested donation
Oct 12    2018 Women in Business Breakfast
Join us to celebrate and learn from some of the best women in business. In addition to this networking breakfast, this event features a panel of 4 exceptional women business leaders including:
  • Susana Eshelman, President and CEO of Children International
  • Marci Penner, Executive Director of Kansas Sampler Foundation
  • Dr. Erica Red Corn, Pediatrician at Olathe Health Pediatrics
  • Sheri Weedman, Owner of Annedore's Fine Chocolates
Want to support future women business leaders? Consider sponsoring a Gardner Edgerton or Spring Hill HS student's breakfast and we'll pair you up prior to the event so you can visit over breakfast. 

Event is jointly hosted by the Gardner Edgerton and Spring Hill Chambers of Commerce.
Date: October 12, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Johnson County Community College: Olathe Health Education Center
21201 W 152nd St
Olathe, KS 66061
Contact: Jason E Camis
EMail: jason@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details: 7:30am - Check-in and Networking
8:00am - Breakfast & Program
9:15am - Closing
Fees/Admission: $15/person
$30/Sponsor a Student (includes you and 1 student)
$125/Sponsor
Oct 17    2018 Chamber Breakfast - City of Edgerton
The Chamber Breakfast will be at the City of Edgerton (City Hall) on Wednesday, October 17th. 
 There will be warm beverages, biscuits and gravy, networking and door prizes.
Date: October 17, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
404 E Nelson Street (at City Hall)
Edgerton, KS 66021
Date/Time Details:

8:00 to 9:00 am

Oct 25    2018 JT Chamber Luncheon at GEHS
Gardner Edgerton Chamber will be hosting a joint luncheon with the Southwest Johnson County EDC at GEHS. The culinary students will cook and serve lunch. There will also be a presentation and time to tour the culinary facility.
Date: October 25, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:

GEHS
425 Waverly Rd
Gardner, KS

**Culinary facility is located on northwest side of the high school building and has a separate entrance to allow for evening school**

Contact: Amity Roberts
EMail: Amity@gardneredgerton.org
Date/Time Details:

October 25, 2018. 

1- 2:30pm

Fees/Admission: TBD
Oct 26    2018 BUNCO Tournament/Museum Fundraiser
Fundraiser for Gardner Historical Museum. Includes silent auction, door prizes, snacks & drinks. No experience necessary. Doors open at 5:45 for training and auction bidding. See the flyer on our website.
Date: October 26, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com
Location: Gardner Senior Center 128 East Park St. Gardner, KS 66030
Contact: Gardner Historical Museum, 204 W. Main or Bray House, 207 W. Shawnee to pay in advance. 913-856-4447 or laura@gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com, to make reservations or ask questions
EMail: laura@gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com
Date/Time Details: FRIDAY, October 26, 2018 Doors open at 5:45, Starting Bell at 6:30, Ending at 9:00
Fees/Admission: $10 per person, in advance $12 per person, AT THE DOOR $5 per ticket, Optional 50/50 Pot 1/2 of fees awarded to participants..... 1/2 donation to Gardner Historical Museum