<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/pressure-cooking-for-beginners.jpg" alt="electric pressure cooker surrounded by cooked dishes" title="electric pressure cooker surrounded by cooked dishes" style=""><br> <br> <em><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">**SOLD OUT**<br> <br> </span></strong></em>Learn how to prepare a different type of &ldquo;fast food.&rdquo; Pressure cooking is a hot new trend that everyone is talking about. We will feature dishes your whole family is sure to love in record time. All participants will receive a recipe booklet and try some delicious samples.</p> <p><strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong>&nbsp;Crystal Futrell, K-State Research and Extension Johnson County<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$25 per person<br> <br> <strong>Registration deadline:</strong>&nbsp;6 p.m. on April 23, 2018</p>

<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>December project:</strong> Spring Tulips Painting<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/CalendarImages/2018/celebrate-spring.jpg" style=""><br> <br> In this cooking class, we'll use seasonal, local ingredients for new and healthy twists on a few of our spring favorites. Recipes will include breakfast, lunch and dinner options, and dessert too! There will be plenty of samples to eat during class.<br> <br> <strong>Ingredients/recipes: </strong>Menu will be finalized based on availability of seasonal ingredients, but will feature spring favorites such as berries, asparagus, artichokes, greens and more.<br> <br> <strong>Format: </strong>Hands on<br> <br> <strong>Recommended age: </strong>12+<br> <br> <strong>Instructor: </strong>Ronda Anderson (of <a href="http://rondascooking.com/" target="_blank" title="Ronda's Cooking website">Ronda's Cooking</a>)<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong> $35<br> <strong><br> Registration deadline:</strong> 6 p.m.&nbsp;on March 10, 2018

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/Sunday-Brunch.jpg" alt="Sunday Brunch graphic" title="Sunday Brunch graphic" style=""><br> <br> Have an appetite for brunch? Us too. Join us for Sunday Brunch at the Lenexa Public Market! Some of our merchants will open earlier than usual. And many of them will offer select brunch menu items you can't get on other days. Like gooey cinnamon rolls, flaky biscuits and gravy, cheesy breakfast pizza or jianbing (cr&ecirc;pes).&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Purchase brunch items from individual merchants while supplies last.</strong><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> Spinach nori rolls and maki sushi with cucumber salad. We will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change some basic vegan recipes. 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 April 26, 2018<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/make-it-for-mothers-day.jpg" alt="three paintings of flowers" title="three paintings of flowers" style=""><br> <br> Together, an adult and child(ren) will create a set of floral canvas paintings that will match to be hung together in a special place. Multiple children can participate, and all of the paintings will fit together. This would be a great family experience and gift for Mother's Day.&nbsp;All materials are provided.<br> <br> Stop by Lenexa Public Market merchants before class to purchase hot chocolate, soda or coffee.&nbsp;<br> <br> <strong>Cost:</strong>&nbsp;$60 for first two family members, and $10 for each additional family participant<br> <br> <strong>Age: </strong>8+<br> <br> <strong>Organization: </strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation

<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> We will prepare delicious Spanish classics including ceviche vegano, wild rice paella and spiced dark chocolate with hazelnuts. We will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change some basic vegan recipes. 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 May 3, 2018<br>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/DASH-diet.jpg" alt="chicken and sauteed vegetables" title="chicken and sauteed vegetables" style=""><br> Scientists, doctors and nutritionists agree that the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is one of the best ways to improve your heart health. Join our class as we explain what the diet involves, how to follow it, and demo samples from the diet for you to try.</p> <p><strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong>&nbsp;Crystal Futrell, 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 May 7, 2018</p>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/chocolate-macarons.jpg" alt="chocolate macarons" title="chocolate macarons" style=""><br> <br> A macaron is a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg whites, sugars and almond flour. Two brightly colored rounded disks form a sandwich filled with buttercream, ganache or jams. They are piped in a petit four size (one to two bites). And chocolate makes them even BETTER!<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>&nbsp;6 p.m. on May 9, 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, we will put a vegan spin on French cooking featuring veggie bouillabaisse and a spinach/apple salad with a warm shallot vinaigrette. We will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change some basic vegan recipes. 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 May 9, 2018<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>December project:</strong> Waterfall Landscape Painting<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$30<br> <br> <strong>Age:</strong> 21+<br> <br> <strong>Organization: </strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation<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, we'll make vegan wurst with mustard sauce on sweet potato noodles with carrot and beet salad. We will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change some basic vegan recipes. 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 May 17, 2018<br>

<img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/gluten-free-french-desserts.jpg" style=""><br> <br> In this class, students will learn to make petit fours (pavlovas, meringues, coconut rochers and salted caramels) as stand-alone treats, or as an elegant dessert when combined with berries, buttercream, ganache, and cr&egrave;me fraiche, which are also gluten free.<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>&nbsp;6 p.m. on May 23, 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> Ciao! In this class, we'll make antipasto pinzimonso, mushrooms parmigiano and pear sorbeto. We will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change some basic vegan recipes. 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 May 23, 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>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/2018/the-mediterranean-diet.jpg" alt="pasta, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, herbs" title="pasta, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, herbs" style=""><br> Learn how to incorporate one of the world's healthiest styles of cooking into everyday meals. Recipes featured will be typical of the fresh, down-to-earth style of eating in Mediterranean countries. Many samples of the dishes &mdash;&nbsp;plus an introduction on how to enjoy red wine and a recipe booklet &mdash;&nbsp;will be provided.</p> <p><strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong>&nbsp;Crystal Futrell, 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 May 28, 2018</p>

<p><img src="/UserFiles/Servers/Server_7662734/Image/CalendarImages/cast-iron-skillet-cooking.jpg" alt="chicken cooking in cast iron skillet" title="chicken cooking in cast iron skillet" style=""><br> From a kitchen to a campfire, cast iron cooking is fun and can make any recipe taste better. This class will also cover the different varieties of cast iron cookery, and how to season, maintain and clean your skillet.</p> <p><strong>Format:</strong> Instructor led<br> <br> <strong>Instructor:</strong>&nbsp;Crystal Futrell, 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 4, 2018</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, we will create a delicious meal of vegetable cutlet with curry dipping sauce, green bean curry and mango lassi. We will use veggies, nuts and seasonings to creatively change some basic vegan recipes. 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 7, 2018<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>December project:</strong> Flower Bouquet<br> <br> <strong>Cost: </strong>$30<br> <br> <strong>Age:</strong> 21+<br> <br> <strong>Organization: </strong>Lenexa Parks &amp; Recreation<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>

<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>