Month: June 2014

Saturday events

Juneteenth celebration to continue June 14 at Big Eleven Lake
A Juneteenth celebration will continue June 14 at Big Eleven Lake, 11th and State. The ninth annual parade and celebration includes live music, a barbecue competition, Friday night prayer vigil, car show, vendors, praise dancers, a cancer walk, greens competition and more. The parade starts around 10 a.m. Saturday. For details call 913-963-1118 or visit www.juneteenthkck.com/index.html and https://wyandotteonline.com/juneteenth-celebration-planned-tonight-saturday/.

Leavenworth Road Association kids’ fishing derby to be June 14
The Leavenworth Road Association kids’ fishing derby is planned from 8 to 10 a.m. June 14 at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Events are at the kids’ pond at the lake. Prizes and trophies will be awarded at 10:30 a.m. Prizes include two bicycles, passes to Schlitterbahn, tabletop grills, lawn chairs and gift cards. The event is free for all Wyandotte County youth ages 3-15. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/LRA/236528312965 or call 913-788-3988.

Father’s Day run June 14 benefits three charities
The Kevin Gray Father’s Day 5k run-walk on Saturday, June 14, at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan., was created to honor the former KC Sports Commission president and father of four daughters, Kevin Gray. Gray died on June 15, 2011, from a rare form of cancer. The run-walk started in 2012. This run has three beneficiaries, the University of Kansas Cancer Center, the Kevin Gray Family Education Fund, and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. Online registration is open until June 11. Registration will still be accepted on Friday, June 13, at packet pickup and on race day. The run starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at Sporting Park. To register go to SportKC.org.

Colyer to speak at health care summit June 14
A Health Care Solutions Summit is planned from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Painted Hills Golf Club, 7101 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Sponsored by Leavenworth and Wyandotte County Republican groups, the guest speaker for the luncheon will be Dr. Jeff Colyer, Kansas lieutenant governor. A panel will discuss health care issues. A buffet luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the program is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost of the full program with lunch is $25. The requested donation without lunch is $2.

Downtown Lions Club plans annual garage sale
The KCK Downtown Lions Club will continue its Annual Garage Sale on June 14 on the campus of the Kansas State School for the Blind at 11th and State. The hours for the sale are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Proceeds from the sale go to fund projects of the club that include eye exams and eyeglasses for those in need, scholarships for graduating seniors, support of local social service programs, and special needs of blind and disabled students. In addition, KCK Downtown Lions have ongoing projects that support reading and homeless students in the area. KCK Downtown Lions Club is part of Lions International, the largest service organization in the world.

‘Hansel and Gretel’ to be performed tonight at Alcott Arts Center
“Hansel and Gretel,” a musical play, returns to the Alcott Arts Center Saturday.
Show time is 7 p.m. June 14 at Alcott Arts, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kan.
Tickets are $8 at the door. For more information, visit www.alcottartscenter.org.
The play is directed by Katya Woolard.
Cast members include: Hansel, Dakota Garrison; Gretel, Elise Allee; witch, Victoria Gerardy; father, Alex Allee; mother, Victoria Gerardy; villager 1, Harley Carolus; villager 2, Bailey Allee; villagers, all cast; the crow, Harley Carolus; animals, Alex Allee, Zoe Green Lockwood, Bailey Allee; the Good Elf, Alex Allee; elves, Harley Carolus, Zoe Green Lockwood, Bailey Allee; production crew, Robert and Joselyn Carolus; and set design, Chris Green.
The Galleries at Alcott have a photography exhibit by Sylvia Augustus. She is a resident of Kansas City, Kan.

Blood drive scheduled
Miracle Temple, 2106 Quindaro Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., has scheduled a Community Blood Center blood drive from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in the Kansas East Home and Foreign Missions parking lot. To schedule an appointment to give blood, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Church social planned
Holy Name Catholic Church, 1007 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., will hold a church social from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Music, silent auction, children’s games, and food are planned.

Church plans annual ethnic festival
St. Mary-St. Anthony Church, 615 N. 7th, Kansas City, Kan., will hold its annual ethnic festival on June 14. On June 14, Mass will be at 4 p.m., with the festival from 5 to 8 p.m. on the church grounds. Games, bounce house, slide, silent auction, German, Irish and Hispanic food are planned.

Summer concert to be June 14 at Legends
Dave and Buster’s Summer Concert Series will begin at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14, on the rooftop patio at The Legends Outlets. The Insanitones will perform June 14. Different bands will play on Saturdays through September, excluding July 5.

Faith news

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Holy Name Catholic Church, 1007 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., will hold a church social from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Music, silent auction, children’s games, and food are planned.

Grandview Christian Church, 8550 Parallel Parkway, is collecting canned goods for Help 3:17, a local food pantry.

“Scripture Study, Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling,” a regular weekly series facilitated by pastoral minister, Heather Neds, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. This weekly Bible study group is based on the upcoming scripture readings from the Common Lectionary. There will be time for reflection, sharing and journaling. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Living Water United Methodist Church, 3001 N. 115th St., plans a Worship-Arts-Music Camp from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 16-19 for children in preschool through eighth grade. Activities include drumming, singing, playing instruments, movement and visual arts. Students will explore worship through the arts. The camp will be led by music and art teachers from local school districts. To enroll in the free camp, visit livingwaterumc.net/worship-arts-music-camp/ or call 913-400-7203. Living Water also plans an evening Vacation Bible School July 13-17 for preschool through fifth grade children. The theme is “Weird Animals.” To enroll, visit livingwaterumc.net/vacation-bible-school/ or call 913-400-7203.

Miracle Temple, 2106 Quindaro Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., has scheduled a Community Blood Center blood drive from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in the Kansas East Home and Foreign Missions parking lot. To schedule an appointment to give blood, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

The Soul Sisters book club at Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, will meet at 10 a.m. June 21 to discuss the book, “Piercing the Darkness.”

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, will be the site of a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 23. The drive will be in the church classrooms. To schedule an appointment to give blood, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th, is planning a rummage sale July 16-19. The sale may include clothing, household items and tools.

St. Mary-St. Anthony Church, 615 N. 7th, Kansas City, Kan., will hold its annual ethnic festival on June 14. The church plans a bilingual Mass at 7 p.m. June 13. On June 14, Mass will be at 4 p.m., with the festival from 5 to 8 p.m. on the church grounds. Games, bounce house, slide, silent auction, German, Irish and Hispanic food are planned.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th, will be the host for the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Mass will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, at St. Patrick. A presentation on the Fatima message will be given by Deacon Bob Ellis after the Mass.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., will observe Trinity Sunday, June 15. Services in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 1:30 p.m.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, in the church fellowship hall. To schedule an appointment to give blood, visit savealifenow.org or call 913-342-8364.

Victim of fatal accident at 59th and Swartz identified

The victim of a fatal accident June 13 in the 5900 block of Swartz Road in Kansas City, Kan., has been identified.

Rogelio Fortino Garcia, 37, was a resident of Kansas City, Mo., according to a police spokesman. The victim’s family has been notified.

The accident is under investigation by the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department’s Traffic Support Unit-Critical Collision Response Team.