Community members turned out for the funeral today of Machole Stewart, a 10-year-old Kansas City, Kan., girl who was killed in a drive-by shooting on Sunday evening while she was inside a home. Don Guffey of Clear Creek Coach waited outside the Forest Grove Baptist Church, 1417 N. 9th St., on Saturday during funeral services. Police have asked anyone with information about the shooting to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. (Photo by William Crum)
Month: November 2014
Faith news
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Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas will hold special All Souls and Memorial Masses in three of its cemeteries, Saturday, Nov. 8. The Masses commemorate persons who have died in recent months and are buried in the Catholic cemeteries. The observance also gives area Catholics the opportunity to remember their faithful departed family members and friends. Persons are invited to attend the Masses. In Wyandotte County, a Mass will be 9 a.m. Nov. 8 at Holy Redeemer Mausoleum Chapel at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 126th and Parallel, Kansas City, Kan., remembering persons buried July 14 through Oct. 12.
“Scripture Study, Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling,” a regular weekly series facilitated by pastoral minister, Heather Neds, is offered at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. 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.
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Holy Woman, The Salvadoran Martyrs,” presented by Sister Loretta McGuire, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
The Kansas City, Kan., Community Orchestra will perform its annual Fall Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at London Heights Baptist Church, 734 N. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. The public is invited to attend the family concert. Composers to be featured in the concert include Mozart, Handel, DeBussy and Sibelius.
The 40th annual Wyandotte County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast will be held Friday, Nov. 7, at the Reardon Center, 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The cost is $20 per person. Seating begins at 6:45 a.m. and program begins at 7 a.m. This year’s Master of Ceremonies is Superintendent Cindy Lane, superintendent of the Kansas City, Kan., Public School District. All three Wyandotte County mayors are a part of the program along with the featured speaker U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, discussing the importance of faith in the community, and other faith leaders. Tickets are available for purchase at the chamber office, 727 Minnesota Ave. or at the Bonner Springs City Hall, 205 E. Second St. For information, email [email protected].
Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, is planning its Second Sunday potluck dinner immediately following the 10:30 a.m. morning worship service Nov. 9 in the dining room-gym area.
Persons of all Christian traditions are invited to participate in Taizé prayer at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in Annunciation Chapel on the campus of the Mother House of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 4200 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, Kan. Taizé prayer is a meditative, candlelit service that includes simple chants sung repeatedly, silence, and prayers of praise and intercession. These prayer services emerged from an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. For more information, visit www.marillaccenter.org or call 913-680-2342.
The StoreHouse at Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., will be open at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. The StoreHouse includes a clothing and food pantry.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., will observe All Saints Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. The service will be in English and Spanish. The service will include the Rite of Holy Baptism. The Rev. Jennifer Thomas, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Westport community of Kansas City, Mo., will be the guest clergywoman at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St.
Women and church community outreach pastors who desire to be part of a ministry that makes a difference in the lives of single moms and their children are welcome to attend a one-day workshop, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. Peter CME Church, 1419 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kan. Pastor Shirley Fletcher of St. Peter will welcome Karen Sinn, regional field representative for the Caring People in leading the workshop. Visit www.thecaringpeople.org or call 877-CARE-525 to sign up, or for more information.
Community calendar
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Grinter Place to hold chili supper, silent auction Nov. 1
Grinter Place State Historic Site, the oldest home in Wyandotte County, will hold a chili supper and silent auction from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Dinner guests can tour the house, enjoy live music, and bid in the silent auction. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door; children 5 and younger are free. Proceeds from supper and auction benefit programs at Grinter Place. To pre-purchase tickets, contact Grinter Place 913-299-0373; [email protected]; Don Jolley 913-481-3527; or Pat Spencer 913-788-7140. The event is presented in cooperation with Grinter Place Friends and Quilters. Grinter Place is at 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information, visit kshs.org/grinter_place.
Museum offers hayrides
The Old Quindaro Museum, 3432 N. 29th, will offer hayrides and tours of the Quindaro Ruins from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Museum tours are available. Call 913-244-8497 or 816-356-8938 for more information. Admission donation is $5 for adults, $3 for children. For information see http://www.oldquindaromuseum.org/.
Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: les invitamos a disfrutar, compartir, apoyo, con lideres Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, 4, 11 y 25 de noviembre, 10-11 a.m. Galletas saludables, Jueves, 13 de noviembre, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clase de nutrición, presentado por Teresa Moreno de programa de Kansas State Extension. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, los martes, 1-2:30 p.m. Para registrarse contacte a Marie Alcocer, Llame 816-285-1357.
Sibling fights to be topic of workshop
“Resolving Fights between Brothers and Sisters” will be presented from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. To register, call 913-906-8990. Child care might be available to those who request it; only a limited number of spaces are available. The workshop is free.
Group to discuss managing grief during the holidays
A five-week group, “Managing Grief During the Holidays,” will be offered from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on five Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 and 10, by Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Sister Loretta McGuire, a certified grief counselor, will facilitate the group. The group will help men and women address recent and past losses. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Workshop offered on ‘Money Safety for Seniors’
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will present “Money Safety for Seniors” from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. The workshop is presented in partnership with Heartland Habitat for Humanity and Wells Fargo Bank. Men and women are welcome. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
UG Ethics Commission to meet Nov. 6
The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the second floor, Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, old county commissioners’ chambers, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.
Garage and bake sale planned Nov. 6-8
Young Women on the Move is planning its annual garage and bake sale Nov. 6-8 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2907 N. 81st St., Kansas City, Kan. Funds raised will help to support program expenses such as transportation, Saturday workshops, the new peer health mentorship program and expansion of after-school programs into eight middle schools. Donations for the garage sale or baked items are being accepted. Donations may be gently used clothing, jewelry, kitchen cookware, dishes, toys, books, furniture, home décor and other items. Anyone interested in contributing items to the sale may call 913-744-9139 by Oct. 29. For more information, visit www.youngwomenonthemove.org.
KCK Community Orchestra to perform fall concert Nov. 6
The Kansas City, Kan., Community Orchestra will perform its annual Fall Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at London Heights Baptist Church, 734 N. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. The public is invited to attend the family concert. Composers to be featured in the concert include Mozart, Handel, DeBussy and Sibelius.
Bonner Springs Marching Band to hold concert Nov. 6
The Bonner Springs High School Marching Band will present the third annual Marchapalooza indoor band concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in the Bonner Springs High School gymnasium. Admission is $5. Proceeds will benefit the Bonner Springs band program.
Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration to be Nov. 8
The annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration celebration is planned at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Salvation Army, 6723 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Refreshments will begin at 10 a.m. and the program is at 10:30 a.m. Special speakers are planned. There is no charge to attend.
Time management workshop planned
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will present a workshop, “Time Management for the Busy Woman,” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10. The workshop is presented by Chiquita Miller of K-State Extension. Space is limited. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Book club to meet Nov. 11
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., holds a monthly book club for women that meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The book for Nov. 11 is “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet Nov. 11
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 for a potluck dinner and meeting at Trinity Community Church, lower level, Fellowship Hall, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. The guest speaker will be from Northern Star. The LRA will prepare loaded baked potatoes and chicken casserole for the dinner. Those attending may bring covered dishes.
Support group offered for women with addictions
“All Addictions Group,” a support group for women dealing with any kind of addiction, at any stage of recovery, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.
Mayor to speak at FIA meeting Nov. 13
Mayor Mark Holland will be the guest speaker at the Nov. 13 meeting of the Fairfax Industrial Association. The luncheon meeting will be from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Central Solutions, 401 Funston Road, Kansas City, Kan. The cost of the luncheon is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. For reservations, contact Melissa Clark by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at [email protected].
Keeler to present ‘Holy Woman’ topic
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Holy Woman, The Salvadoran Martyrs,” presented by Sister Loretta McGuire, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Program offered on surviving breast cancer
A program is being offered on “Survivorship 360: Navigating Your Way through the Redesigned Breast Cancer Roadmap.” The free, live, Web-streamed event will be presented from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the University of Kansas Cancer Center, Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion Atrium, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, Kan. A panel of experts will discuss breast cancer survivorship care plans, patient-centered care and how to manage physical and emotional needs. Post-treatment resources and health care plan expectations for survivorship coverage are on the agenda. The program is presented by the University of Kansas Care Center, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Back in the Swing USA and Silpada. Register to attend in person or view online by Nov. 6. Visit lbbc.org/survivorship360 or call toll-free 855-807-6386.
Food Truck Friday planned Nov. 14
The Downtown Shareholders will hold a Food Truck Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 in the parking lot across from the Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Food truck vendors will provide a lunch for sale.
Autumn Arts Fest planned Nov. 14-15
The Autumn Arts Fest is planned Nov. 14-15 at the Bonner Springs District Activity Center (YMCA), 410 N. Bluegrass Drive, Bonner Springs. Hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15. It is sponsored by the Bonner Springs Arts Alliance. The public is invited to shop for holiday gifts, arts and crafts. One-hour workshops will be offered for adults and children to make their own gifts. The event includes music, performers and food.
Free kidney screening offered Nov. 15
A free kidney screening will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, at the 8th Street YMCA, 900 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kan. The National Kidney Foundation is sponsoring this screening for those who may be at risk for kidney disease. This includes those who have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure or over the age of 60.
ServSafe Course to be Nov. 18
A Food Handlers ServSafe Course will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the K-State Research and Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. The class is for anyone who works in food service or is interested in food service employment. That includes day cares, schools, restaurants, casinos, nursing homes or anyone who handles any type of food service or group meals. For registration information call 913-299-9300 or register at www.krha.org and click ServSafe training. Information about the Manager’s ServSafe Course is also available at krha.org.
Lung cancer program planned Nov. 19
Those who are affected by lung cancer, or at risk for it, may attend a free program, “Shine a Light on Lung Cancer,” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the University of Kansas Cancer Center, Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion Atrium, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, Kan. Participants will learn about the latest advancements in lung cancer treatment while connecting with others and hearing stories of survival. Free garage parking is available on the Belinder Road entrance. Registration is required to 913-588-1227 or visit Shinealightonlungcancer.org/Westwood.
Free Kansas City Jazz Orchestra concert to be Nov. 20 at library
As part of the second annual Bop in the Dotte, Kansas City, Kan., Public Library is holding a free concert by the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra on Thursday, Nov. 20. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the KCKCC Performing Arts Center, 7250 State Ave. Before the concert, there will be a reception with punch and cookies in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center. No tickets necessary; seating is first come, first served. The library invites all jazz lovers to attend this event. For more information about the concert, visit kckpl.org or call 913-627-0306. The library will also be holding a toiletries drive for homeless students in KCK during the concert. To help, bring in a new-full-sized toiletry item to leave in one of the donation boxes. For a list of preferred items, contact one of the library branches.
Thanksgiving Breakfast Dance scheduled
The historical Thanksgiving Breakfast Dance will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 27 at the Kansas National Guard Armory, 18th and Ridge, Kansas City, Kan. The dance will feature blues artists Latimore singing “Let’s Straighten It Out,” “Bad Risk” and “Sunshine Lady.” There also will be performances by Lady Vivian and Rockin’ Rick. The event continues through 2 p.m. Tickets are $38, and reserved tickets are $50. Tickets at the door are $45. For information or tickets, call 816-353-4373 or visit ticketkc.com.
Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers individual and couples counseling to women and men who might otherwise not be able to afford counseling. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to do an intake and schedule an appointment.