Lenexa Public Market

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/mindful-living.jpg" alt="mindful living" title="mindful living" style=""><br> <br> Improve your well-being through more mindful living &mdash; integrating mind, body and spirit. In this community class, instructor Brad Elpers will teach you how to practice the following:<br> <br> <ul> <li>Breathing techniques to calm the nervous system.</li> <br> <li>Breath-guided, mindful movement to consciously trigger stress with intention of systematically calming body, reducing stress and releasing anxiety.</li> <br> <li>Guided meditations to support personal behavior modification goals.</li> <br> <li>Exploration of purpose and intention setting and how to include it in all aspects of living.</li> <br> <li>Experiential exercises to introduce different aspects of being, including physical, mental, emotional and energetic.</li> <br> <li>Focus attention on living with purpose, expressing life creatively, and manifesting intentions.</li> <br> </ul> <strong>No registration necessary.</strong><br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>Free; donations welcome</p>

<em><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/foundations-of-a-plant-based-diet.jpg" alt="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" title="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" style=""><br> <br> This cooking class is part of a series on the Foundations of a More Plant-Based Diet.<br> </em><br> In this class, participants will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change recipes for "mocksarella," cottage cheese and raw ricotta. Knives, blender and food processor will be used.There will be food to take home if you do not eat it all in class.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Gwyneth Jones of Mission Holistic Life<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong>6 p.m. on June 21, 2018<br>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/summer-cream-pies.jpg" alt="banana cream pie" title="banana cream pie" style=""><br> <br> <em><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**SOLD OUT**</span></strong></em><br> <br> &nbsp;Come join us as we make mouth-watering cream pies, and other fresh, glorious summer pies. Learn the techniques of blind baking the dough, what it takes for flavorful fillings, and the different technques required for meringue and whipped cream toppings. Fifteen tested recipes for the home cook included. Bring your pie appetite with you.<br> <br> Please bring a rolling pin for a little hands-on fun! Some of the pies that will be made include: lemon meringue pie, coconut cream pie, peach streusel pie, fresh strawberry pie.</p> <p><strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong>&nbsp;<span class="Apple-converted-space">Cathy Hoffman,&nbsp;</span>K-State Research and Extension Johnson County<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $25 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong>6 p.m. on June 25, 2018</p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/07012018_PAWtriotic-Pet-Parade-and-Adoption.jpg" alt="border collie in front of flag wearing sunglasses" title="border collie in front of flag wearing sunglasses" style=""><br> <br> Join us for a fun, family friendly event at Lenexa Public Market! Unleashed Pet Rescue will be on hand with adoptable dogs. Have your mutt strut his/her stuff in our patriotic parade. Shop for pet-related goods and services from several merchants.<br> <br> <strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Schedule</span><br> 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: </strong><a href="http://www.unleashedrescue.com/" target="_blank" title="Unleashed Pet Rescue">Unleashed Pet Rescue</a> will have dogs available for adoption outside on the Lower Commons.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Noon:</strong> Pet Parade on the Lower Commons (near the south entrance of the Lenexa Public Market). Bring your dog in a patriotic-themed costume for the parade! Dogs will receive a special treat at the end. Line up at 11:45 a.m.&nbsp;<br> <br> <span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Other activities<br> </strong></span><strong>Food</strong><br> <a href="http://www.lenexapublicmarket.com/merchants/#accordion-madmans " target="_blank" title="Mad Man's KC BBQ merchant listing">Mad Man's KC BBQ</a> will offer a hot dog meal special and apple pie NitroCream (liquid nitrogren ice cream). Other food merchants are also inside the Market.<br> <br> <strong>Pop-Up Merchants&nbsp;</strong><br> <a href="http://www.cheekychicbows.com/" target="_blank" title="Cheeky Chic Bows">Cheeky Chic Bows</a> &ndash; Handmade bow ties for dogs.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.beerpaws.com/" target="_blank" title="Beer Paws website">Beer Paws</a> &ndash; Craft beer treats for dogs. Bottle openers for collars and leashes, Wine Paws bottle stoppers, bottle sweaters and koozies, coasters, handmade collars and wristlets, upcycled bottle cap collars and more.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.petwantsolathe.com/" target="_blank" title="Pet Wants Olathe website">Pet Wants Olathe</a> &ndash; All-natural pet food, spa products and treats.<br> <br> <hr> <br> <em>REMINDER: Feel free to bring your dog to enjoy this special event and support Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption. Dogs must remain outside the Lenexa Public Market unless they are certified service/support animals.</em><br>

<em><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/foundations-of-a-plant-based-diet.jpg" alt="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" title="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" style=""><br> <br> This cooking class is part of a series on the Foundations of a More Plant-Based Diet.<br> </em><br> In this vegan cooking class, participants will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change basic vegan recipes and make sprouted hummus, baba ghanoush and tabouleh. Knives, blender and food processor will be used. There will be food to take home if you do not eat it all in class.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Gwyneth Jones of Mission Holistic Life<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong>6 p.m. on June 28, 2018<br>

<em><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/foundations-of-a-plant-based-diet.jpg" alt="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" title="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" style=""><br> <br> This cooking class is part of a series on the Foundations of a More Plant-Based Diet.<br> </em><br> In this class, participants will make cured eggplant, marinated portobellos, and pickled ginger. Knives, blender and food processor will be used. We will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change some basic vegan recipes. There will be food to take home if you do not eat it all in class.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Gwyneth Jones of Mission Holistic Life<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong>6 p.m. on July 4, 2018<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/Design-and-Un-Wined-women-painting.jpg" alt="three women painting" title="three women painting" style=""><br> <br> Bring your friends and buy beer or wine at the Public Market to enjoy while you paint together. We will provide instruction and materials for the trendiest projects that you can keep or give as a gift.<br> <br> <strong>Project:</strong> Sunflower with Rustic Barn&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$30<br> <br> <strong>Age:</strong> 21+<br> <br> <strong>Organization: </strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/News%20Images/2018/07142018_Kid-Makers-Market-Day.jpg" alt="bowl making bowl out of clay" title="bowl making bowl out of clay" style=""><br> <br> Join us as we celebrate and support the creative endeavors of the next generation at the Lenexa Public Market's inaugural&nbsp;Kid Makers Market Day.<strong>&nbsp;From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 14, 2018,</strong>&nbsp;you can shop for a variety of handmade goods made by local youth in our community.<br> <br> <a href="http://http://lenexapublicmarket.com/news/kid_makers_market_day" target="_self" title="Kid Makers Market Day application">Apply to participate in Kid Maker Market Day</a>&nbsp;(age 18 and under)

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/french-tarts.jpg" alt="french tarts with fresh fruit" title="french tarts with fresh fruit" style=""><br> <br> <em><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**SOLD OUT**</span></strong></em><br> <br> &nbsp;Lemon tarts, chocolate tarts, fruit tarts &mdash; with one French dough. P&acirc;te sabl&eacute;e dough is simple and elegant and can be used in all sizes and shapes of tart shells. You will roll and shape tart dough in shells, take home the finished product, and also get a recipe for ganache and lemon cream. Perfect for parties, teas, luncheons or whenever a show-stopping dessert is required!<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age: </strong>15+ years old<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Nora Kaschube<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong>6 p.m. on July 11, 2018

<em><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/foundations-of-a-plant-based-diet.jpg" alt="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" title="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" style=""><br> <br> This cooking class is part of a series on the Foundations of a More Plant-Based Diet.<br> </em><br> In this class, participants will make German chocolate cake that is raw, vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Knives, blender and food processor will be used. We will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change some basic vegan recipes. There will be food to take home if you do not eat it all in class.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Gwyneth Jones of Mission Holistic Life<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong>6 p.m. on July 12, 2018<br>

<em><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/foundations-of-a-plant-based-diet.jpg" alt="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" title="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" style=""><br> <br> This cooking class is part of a series on the Foundations of a More Plant-Based Diet.<br> </em><br> In this class, participants will make use veggies, nuts and seasonings to make a delicious tiramisu cake that is raw, vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Knives, blender and food processor will be used. There will be food to take home if you do not eat it all in class.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Gwyneth Jones of Mission Holistic Life<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong>6 p.m. on July 18, 2018<br>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/mindful-living.jpg" alt="mindful living" title="mindful living" style=""><br> <br> Improve your well-being through more mindful living &mdash; integrating mind, body and spirit. In this community class, instructor Brad Elpers will teach you how to practice the following:<br> <br> <ul> <li>Breathing techniques to calm the nervous system.</li> <br> <li>Breath-guided, mindful movement to consciously trigger stress with intention of systematically calming body, reducing stress and releasing anxiety.</li> <br> <li>Guided meditations to support personal behavior modification goals.</li> <br> <li>Exploration of purpose and intention setting and how to include it in all aspects of living.</li> <br> <li>Experiential exercises to introduce different aspects of being, including physical, mental, emotional and energetic.</li> <br> <li>Focus attention on living with purpose, expressing life creatively, and manifesting intentions.</li> <br> </ul> <strong>No registration necessary.</strong><br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>Free; donations welcome</p>

<em><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/foundations-of-a-plant-based-diet.jpg" alt="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" title="foundations of a plant-based diet graphic" style=""><br> <br> This cooking class is part of a series on the Foundations of a More Plant-Based Diet.<br> </em><br> In this class, participants will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to make a delicious carrot cake that is raw, vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Knives, blender and food processor will be used. There will be food to take home if you do not eat it all in class.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Instructor led with class participation<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age:</strong> 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket)<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Gwyneth Jones of Mission Holistic Life<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$35 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline: </strong>6 p.m. on July 26, 2018<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/The-Roasterie-public-cupping.jpg" alt="pouring coffee" title="pouring coffee" style=""><br> <br> The Roasterie Caf&eacute; holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples and answer questions in an informal setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong><a href="https://www.theroasterie.com/about/tours/tour-booking" title="Register for Public Cupping" target="_blank">Must register in advance to attend.</a></strong> Maximum of 12 people per cupping.<br>