Tonight’s KU women’s basketball game to benefit ‘Jayhawks for a Cure’

The University of Kansas Cancer Center will receive proceeds from the University of Kansas’ seventh annual “Jayhawks for a Cure” women’s basketball game at 7 p.m., Feb. 7, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan.

KU will play Oklahoma State University. Tickets start at $5. A dollar for every fan at the game will be donated to “Jayhawks for a Cure.” For every KU student attending, an additional $1 will be donated by coach Bonnie Henrickson.

After entering Allen Fieldhouse, fans will receive pink T-shirts, while supplies last. The Jayhawks will wear new white uniforms with pink trim.

Before the game, cancer survivors are invited to form a tunnel to welcome the team on James Naismith Court. Survivors should meet in the northwest tunnel of Allen Fieldhouse with 10 minutes remaining on the pregame clock.

Fans at the game are encouraged to visit the Fun Zone in the northeast concourse and leave personal messages. KU’s concessions partner, Centerplate, will offer pink straws, cups and cotton candy at concession stands. A portion of those proceeds will go to “Jayhawks for a Cure.”

After the game, there will be a live auction on the court. Auction items include traveling with the women’s basketball team to a Big 12 game, participating in a foursome at the Bonnie Henrickson Golf Tournament and receiving women’s basketball season tickets, a Hardwood Club membership, honorary coach opportunities and much more.

Several other pregame opportunities for supporting the fight against cancer will be available. For more information, call 800-34-HAWKS or visit KUAthletics.com/jayhawksforacure.

Faith news

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Christ the King Catholic School, 3027 N. 54th St., Kansas City, Kan., is planning its 12th annual auction and dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the George Meyn Community Center, Wyandotte County Park, 126th and State Avenue. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. followed by the auction at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call 913-406-4505.

A community forum is planned Feb. 21 for the community to meet local law enforcement officers. The coffee and doughnuts hour is planned at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the East Fellowship Hall, Mount Zion Baptist Church, 417 Richmond Ave., Kansas City, Kan. It is a joint effort of the Kansas City, Kan., Baptist Ministers Union and participating churches, with local law enforcement officers. Police Chief Terry R. Zeigler and Wyandotte County Sheriff Don Ash, with some of their officers, will be the guests at the meeting. The meeting will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. According to an announcement, the purpose of the coffee hour is to acquaint the public with the police and sheriff departments, in the hope of building the best possible relationship between the community and local law enforcement agencies. The Baptist Ministers Union Civic Committee includes the Rev. C.L. Bachus, the Rev. Jimmie L. Banks, the Rev. Rickey D. Turner and the Rev. Bobby Young, president.

A weekly Scripture Group with Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Heather Neds is a pastoral minister and leads the group at Keeler Women’s Center. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, is planning a Sweetheart Banquet at 6 p.m. Feb. 14 at the George Meyn Center, Wyandotte County Park, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. Dinner, music and entertainment are planned. Tickets are $30 per couple. For information, call 913-314-3532. Open Door Christian School plans a chili supper and silent auction on Feb. 20. The event will raise funds that will be used for the computer technology and training program, and for a shade structure for the playground.

A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Parkway Baptist Church, classroom area, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

St. Mary – St. Anthony Church, 615 N. 7th St., will hold Sweetheart Bingo, an afternoon of bingo and fun, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, in Bishop Forst Hall. A $5 ticket admission will get a bingo card, free desserts, popcorn and coffee. Beer and soda will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Carol Shomin at 913-897-4833 or the parish office at 913-371-1408. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the event.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., will attend a meeting of the Northeast Convocation of the Diocese of Kansas at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Leavenworth.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., is planning is StoreHouse for food and clothes distribution on Feb. 18.

A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Wyandotte United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

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Man charged in connection with Friday morning homicide

Charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a firearm were filed today in connection with a homicide that took place Feb. 6 in the 2400 block of West 42nd Avenue in Kansas City, Kan., according to the Wyandotte County district attorney’s office.

Andrew M. Farish, 25, of Westwood, Kan., was arrested Friday in Kansas City, Mo., in connection with the homicide, and charges were filed on Saturday, the district attorney’s office stated.

Farish was previously prosecuted by the district attorney’s office, and in 2008 he pleaded guilty to a felony robbery charge, a spokesman said.

Gerardo Jiminez was found dead inside of a residence about 4:07 a.m. Friday, police said, and he died from multiple gunshot wounds. He was a Kansas City, Kan., resident.

Farish now is in custody in Kansas City, Mo., awaiting extradition to Wyandotte County, the spokesman said. Bond was set at $1 million.

The Kansas City, Kan., major case unit investigated the matter. They received assistance from the Kansas City, Mo., and Westwood, Kan., police departments.

The investigation is continuing by the major case unit of the Kansas City, Kan., police department with assistance from the district attorney’s office, a spokesman said.