Training & Events

MGT 310 is a 2-day course that will prepare participants to conduct a community Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (THIRA/SPR). Participants will identify threats and hazards of community concern, give those threats context, establish capability targets and determine how to apply the THIRA/SPR results. 

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop designed to equip participants with practical skills to identify, intervene, and support individuals at risk of suicide. ASIST teaches participants how to recognize warning signs, engage in meaningful conversations, and develop a safety plan to help someone in crisis. The training is suitable for anyone—regardless of prior experience—and provides a structured yet flexible model that enhances confidence and competence in suicide prevention.

This training opportunity is sponsored by Kansas Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) funds. This is a 16-hour course delivered on a shift-friendly schedule over the course of 2 days. 

Note: This is an external event. MARC is sharing community bike events in celebration of Bike Month 2025.

An event from BikeWalkKC and Johnson County Library

Create bicycle accessories in our instructor-led workshops, then enjoy a neighborhood group ride with BikeWalkKC. Learn, ride, connect! Nothing shows how much you love your bike while providing a creative outlet like DIY accessories. Join Maker Space staff and BikeWalkKC as we learn how to work the machines to create unique bike flare. After each workshop, we will head out on a short group ride to show it off.

This training opportunity is sponsored by Kansas Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) funds. This is a 16-hour course delivered on a shift-friendly schedule over the course of 2 days. 

The annual Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future conference provides a forum for innovative program ideas to enhance current older adult programming, develop new programs and offers workshops to help participants hone leadership skills. The conference brings national and regional presenters together to discuss best practices in their fields. This conference is best suited for professionals and volunteers working in senior centers, community centers, libraries, park districts and other venues that offer programming for older adults.

This training opportunity is sponsored by Kansas Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) funds. This is a 16-hour course delivered on a shift-friendly schedule over the course of 2 days. 

The annual Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future conference provides a forum for innovative program ideas to enhance current older adult programming, develop new programs and offers workshops to help participants hone leadership skills. The conference brings national and regional presenters together to discuss best practices in their fields. This conference is best suited for professionals and volunteers working in senior centers, community centers, libraries, park districts and other venues that offer programming for older adults.

A growing number of people in the Kansas City region are discovering that e-bikes are an efficient, convenient and fun way to get around. MARC and WAY TO GO, in collaboration with RideKC Bike, are hosting an e-bike petting zoo at the Brookside Farmers Market.