Month: June 2015

U.S. attorney to speak at prayer service for Charleston victims Saturday in KCK
U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom will speak during a prayer service Saturday in Kansas City, Kan., for the victims of the shooting in Charleston, S.C. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims in Charleston,” Grissom said. “The Department of Justice has opened a hate crime investigation. We will use every tool to investigate this tragic event.” The service will be from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 417 Richmond Ave., in Kansas City, Kan. The Rev. C.L. Bachus will preside.

Democrats to meet Saturday for breakfast
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet Saturday, June 20, at a new location, Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave. State Sen. David Haley and State Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore will be the speakers. Rep. Wolfe Moore is the Wyandotte County legislative delegation chair. The breakfast buffet will be available at 8:15 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:15. The cost for the breakfast is $10; or $7 for students and those on limited income. All Democrats are invited to attend. Reservations are requested by Friday, June 19. Reservations help plan for attendance, but are not necessary to attend. To RSVP, email scottmackey08@yahoo.com. Those who attend do not need to purchase a breakfast. The group will be meeting at Las Islas Marias in June and July. It is located at the former site of Casa de Alvarado, where the breakfast began 11 years ago.

Nature hike planned Saturday
A nature hike is planned from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The group will hike along the bridle trail. Those participating are asked to dress for the weather.

Hopefest planned June 20
The Sanctuary of Hope Prayer and Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge Ave., will hold a Hopefest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, with music, balloons, games, a variety of food, and a tour of gardens and retreat facilities. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryofhope.org or call 913-321-4673.

Zoo animals to visit library
Animals from the Kansas City Zoo are scheduled to visit the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Those attending can expect to see artifacts, learn about science, hear stories and see live animals.

KC Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo to visit library
The Kansas City Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo will visit the West Wyandotte Library, 1727 N. 82nd St., from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Those attending will be able to see and hear different musical instruments. The event is free and open to the public, and children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of six or more must call ahead to 913-596-5800, Ext. 1016.

Free concert offered June 20 at Legends
The “Live at the Legends” concert series will continue at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at The Legends Outlets, I-70 and I-435, Kansas City, Kan. Performing June 20 will be Dino O’Dell and The Doo Dads, children’s music. Future concert dates include June 27: The Zeros, new wave 1980s; July 11: Red Guitar, transcendent melodic rock music; and July 18: Perpetual Change, 1980s and 1990s rock (with some hits from the 2000s).

Alcott to be site for ‘Robin Hood Files’ children’s play
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kan., will be the site for “The Robin Hood Files,” a children’s production by Phil Tuffin directed by Katie Lee. This will be performed at 7 p.m. June 20, and at 3 p.m. June 21. Tickets to the production are $8 for general admission, and $6 for children ages 12 and younger and senior citizens. The cast for “The Robin Hood Files” includes Dani Saunders, Eva Kading, Anthony Cusumano, Dean Foreman, Jenna Bickelhapt, Jesse Cruz, Dakota Garrison, Zoe Green-Lockwood, Isabel Abio, Alyssa Cusumano, Alexander Gerardy, Ivy Gerardy, Josephine Gerardy, Victoria Gerardy and Harley Carolus. For more information, call the Alcott Arts Center at 913-233-2787 or visit www.alcottartscenter.org. The center is not yet ADA-accessible.

T-Bones play at home Saturday against Wichita
The T-Bones are host to Wichita at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at Village West in Kansas City, Kan. Saturday is Military Appreciation Night, with CPR training and postgame fireworks planned. It also is Boy Scout campout night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

“The Robin Hood Files,” playing at the Alcott Arts Center in Kansas City, Kan., was a sellout opening night last weekend, and returns for two shows this weekend.

A benefit for Alcott Arts Center, the show features a cast of kids who perform the familiar Robin Hood story with some twists, according to Chris Green, Alcott’s executive director.

She said the “who done it” comedy features kids from throughout the region. The director is Katie Lee of Excelsior Springs, Mo.

“The kids have done a great job, I’m really impressed with it,” Green said.

The hour-and-10 minutes show is suitable for children, with anybody 5 and older being able to understand it, she said. A lot of parents and grandparents were in the audience the first weekend, she added.

Admission to the show is $6 for those 12 years old and younger and senior citizens, and $8 for all others.

Also on exhibit this weekend at Alcott Arts is a variety of artwork from some of the cast members in the play, she said. The art exhibits include the creations of students taking Alcott’s summer arts and crafts classes. A silent auction is available with gift baskets that would be suitable for Father’s Day gifts.

In the planning stages for future events at the Alcott are a poker tournament, as well as the second Saturday art exhibits, Green said.

“The Robin Hood Files” will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Since tickets are only sold at the door, it will be first-come, first-served with limited seating available.

The Alcott is not yet ADA-accessible. For more information see alcottartscenter.org or call 913-233-2787.