Colander of Events

Broadmoor Baking Friday
April 17th
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Broadmoor School
6701 W. 83rd St. OPKS
Enjoy choices of pies, tarts, cookies and cakes during Broadmoor Baking Fridays. Students will be selling the products of their lessons; all baked goods have been made in their classes at Broadmoor. Check it out in the school foyer from 12:30-4:00 pm or until sold out. This is the last baking Friday for the school year.

Girl Scout Opportunities

Junior Girl Scout Let’s Get Cooking Workshop
Saturday, April 4
10 a.m. – Noon
Fee: $5
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe.
This hands-on workshop is designed to meet the criteria for this Girl Scout patch. The girls will prepare three recipes and learn proper food safety. Instructors: Master Food Volunteers. Advance registration required; (913) 715-7000. Visit www.johnson.ksu.edu for details.

Junior League of K.C.’s Kids in the Kitchen
Saturday, April 18th
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
No Cost
Applebee’s Headquarters; Lenexa, Kansas
The Junior League of Kansas City is hosting Kids in the Kitchen at Applebee's Headquarters. Registration starts at 9 am, and the event begins at 9:30 am. Girl Scouts will earn the "Let's Get Cooking" badge and also receive an apron. For payment instructions, register at www.girlscoutsksmo.org/juniors.asp.

Dining with Diabetes
Tuesdays, April 14, April 21, April 28, and May 5
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $20 covers all 4 classes
K- State Research and Extension, 1216 North 79th Street, Kansas City, Kansas.
Wyandotte County K-State Extension Master Food Volunteers present Dining with Diabetes. Dining with Diabetes will include teaching how to prepare meals that are good for you and that taste good. This 4-week class will include diabetes education, nutrition, recipe demonstration and sampling. Register in advance by calling 913-299-9300.

Brain Blitz
Wednesday, April 8
Noon – 12:50 p.m.
Fee: $5 each, or $40 for all 12 sessions.
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe.
Many factors affect memory and mental function. Lifestyle and attitude play major roles. Stimulating activities can sharpen mental acuity and maintain it well into old age. Join us for a lesson and lots of recipes to sample. Part of our monthly lunchtime Good for You @ Noon Series. Instructors: Nichole Burnett, MS, RD/LD, Family and Consumer Sciences agent and Master Food Volunteers. Advance registration required; (913) 715-7000. Go to www.johnson.ksu.edu for all classes in this series.

A Special Class with Judy Witts Francini
Tuesday, April 7
6:00 p.m.
A Thyme For Everything 231 SE Main Street, Lee's Summit, Mo.
You've heard Jasper Mirable, Jr. mention her over and over in his classes - now Judy will be in America and is coming here for a cooking class! Please join us. Call (816)554-3755 for more information.

April Showers with Jenny Steffens of Bliss List
Tuesday, April 14
6:00 p.m.
A Thyme For Everything 231 SE Main Street, Lee's Summit, Mo.
Spring is a busy time for showers, both wedding and baby. Jenny will share wonderful foods for either type of shower, decorating ideas, table settings, flowers, and shower favors. Menu: Goat Cheese & Tomato Tart, Field Greens with Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette, Perfect Cupcakes. Call (816)554-3755 for more information.

ServSafe Manager Certification Course
Wednesday and Thursday, April 1 and 2
8:30 a.m.
Fee: $100, ($50 scholarships available)
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. During this 13-hour ServSafe Food Sanitation Certification Course you will learn the principles and practices of food safety in foodservice establishments. The course content includes food safety hazards, how to provide safe food, the safe food handler, HACCP, keeping food safe from purchasing and receiving through preparation and service, and maintaining sanitary facilities and equipment. The course concludes with the 80-question certification exam. Instructors: Nichole Burnett, MS, RD, LD, County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences; and Jon Costa, Johnson County Environmental Department Advance registration required; (913) 715-7000. Visit www.johnson.ksu.edu for details.

Quick Meals for Busy People Series
Tuesday, April 21
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $3, or $15 for all 6.
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe.
Each class in the series of six features a healthy recipe and a balanced meal plan that saves time with simple food preparation. Instructors: Judy Kester, Family Nutrition Program and Master Food Volunteers. Advance registration required, (913) 715-7000. Go to www.johnson.ksu.edu for future dates.

Water with Lemon
Thursday, April 30
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $25, (includes book)
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe.
The novel Water with Lemon motivates and inspires a better lifestyle: weight loss without dieting. Come learn eight life-changing habits and have fun at the same time. Enroll in this class early to participate in the online discussion beginning April 2. Pre-registration required; (913) 715-7000 or www.johnson.ksu.edu