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Faith news

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Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., on Saturday, Feb. 20, will be the site of an afternoon of reflection called, “Rekindling the Flame in the Year of Mercy.” The program will be from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Davern Hall at the church.

First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, 148 N. Nettleton Ave., will be the host of Bread and Broth during the Lenten season. Lent is a time of reflection between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Bread and Broth is a simple meal of fellowship at 6 p.m. on Wednesday nights with a short service at 6:30 p.m. led by the pastor, Randy Beeman. The fellowship will help persons reflect on the importance of Jesus’ life, ministry, and his resurrection on Easter, the pastor stated. This year, the dates for Bread and Broth are Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9 , 16 and 23.

The Greater Kansas City 55th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, in the grand ballroom of the downtown Kansas City, Mo., Convention Center. The nonprofit beneficiary will be St. James Place operated by the Bishop Sullivan Center. The event speaker will be Mindy Corporon, leader of the “Faith Always Wins Fund” – speaking in memory of her son, Reat, and her father, Dr. Willliam Corporon, who were killed in 2014. More than 30 area mayors are expected to participate in the breakfast. Tickets are $50 each. For information, visit http://kccmpb.org/ or call 816-863-0992.

Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., will have an interim pastor preaching at Sunday services through March 13. The 8:30 a.m. service will be suspended during this time. Sunday School will be at 9:45 a.m. and the regular Sunday service will be 11 a.m.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., is planning a Lenten retreat for women, “Living the Year of Mercy,” on Thursday, Feb. 18. The goal of the retreat is to strengthen one’s relationship with God as Lent begins. A light supper will be from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by the retreat from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Those interested in attending may call the Keeler Center at 913-906-8990.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, is planning a Sweetheart Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Wyandotte County Park, Bonner Springs, 126th and State Avenue. The cost will be $30 per couple. The registration deadline is Feb. 14. The theme of the event will be “Old Hollywood.”

Parkway Baptist Church is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the church classrooms, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Risen Lamb International Church of the Nazarene, located in the Turner area of Kansas City, Kan., has announced the opening of the Risen Lamb Prayer Room and Retreat Center. On location at their church at 5301 Metropolitan Avenue, the prayer room and retreat center is open to the public for daytime retreats. All individuals or small groups seeking a quiet, sacred space to gather, pray, meditate, journal or read resources about prayer are welcome. The prayer room provides a peaceful space for solitude or can be scheduled in advance for groups of up to eight people. Guests seeking spiritual guidance may schedule a time of spiritual direction with one of the pastoral staff, and groups may inquire about scheduling a member of the pastoral team to lead or speak at a retreat. Donations accepted but not required. For more information, or to plan a visit, contact the Rev. Philip Friday at [email protected] or call 913-287-9418.

St. Anthony Catholic Church basement, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan., will be the site of a Sweetheart Dance from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. The German-American Edelweiss Society is the sponsor. The cost of the dance is $20 per person; $10 for age 6-11; and free for age 5 and younger. Admission includes dinner, drink and dance.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th, Kansas City, Kan., is holding fish dinners from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays during Lent in the parish center. The church is planning a Lenten mission at 6:30 p.m. March 6, 7 and 8.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will sponsor an all-parish luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, following the 10 a.m. service in English; the service in Spanish will be at 7 p.m. The Stations of the Cross will be observed at 6:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent followed by a soup supper.

A concert, “Music, Movement and Meditation,” is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Sanctuary of Hope, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Debbie Clark, harpist with the Kansas City Symphony, is scheduled to perform. A freewill donation will be collected.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., will have a bake sale in the coffee shop at the church on Sunday, Feb. 14. The baked items are being prepared by the Haiti Mission Trip Team. Services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church is planning a joint worship service with Resurrection Life Church at Resurrection Life, 6650 Leavenworth Road, at 6 p.m. Feb. 27. There will be a covered dish meal. Wyandotte United Methodist Church is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Wyandotte 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.

Community calendar

The Wyandotte Daily News is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] or [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call the sponsoring organization to see if the event will be held.

Program offered to help work through fears after childbirth
A program for parents and professionals about working through fears of harm to newborns will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Just before birth or immediately following the birth of a child, parents sometimes have fears that some type of harm may come to their child. This program, “Fearing Harm Will Happen to Your Baby: Perinatal and Postpartum OCD,” will be offered to help them work through these fears. The program is presented by Shanda Curiel, psychologist and assistant professor. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.

Support group offered for caregivers
A support group for men and women who are caregivers will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The support group is every Tuesday. The facilitator is Jackie Tigges, LSCSW. For more information, call 913-906-8990.

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: con lideres Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los martes, 16 and 23 de febrero, 10 -11 a.m.; Clase de nutrición, Jueves, 18 de febrero, 10-11 a.m., Presentado por Teresa Moreno de programa de Kansas State Extension. For more information, call 913-906-8990.

Storm spotter training offered
A storm spotter training and severe weather seminar will be offered from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The seminar is offered by the Wyandotte County Emergency Management office and will feature a meteorologist from the National Weather Service office in Pleasant Hill, Mo. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information on the program, contact Matt May, Wyandotte County emergency management director, at 913-573-6300.

Group meeting planned for those living with loss and grief
A support group for those living with loss and grief will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Keeler Women’s Service, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The support group is intended to help healing after the loss of a loved one. The group will meet for five Wednesday afternoons. For more information, call 913-906-8990.

BPU scheduled to meet Feb. 17
The Board of Public Utilities is scheduled to meet Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the BPU administrative offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
The work session begins at 5 p.m. On the agenda for the work session is a presentation on cyber security awareness. On the agenda for the regular meeting, which begins at 6 p.m., are a visitors’ time, a presentation on Flint, Mich.; a preliminary December financial report; board comments; and general manager comments.

Yoder to hold open house Feb. 18 in Wyandotte County
U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., will hold a New Year Open House from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in the lobby of Kansas City, Kan., City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. Rep. Yoder and his staff plan to visit with constituents over coffee about the top issues facing Congress in 2016. Those planning to attend should feel free to come and go as their schedule permits. The event is open to the public.

Adventures in Learning to be Feb. 19

The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan., will hold an Adventures in Learning program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 3333 Wood Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The day begins with health screenings at 9 a.m., followed by chair exercises from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., participants may choose from a travelogue with Ed Shutt, “The Story of the Buffalo Soldiers,” or a presentation on issues by Ken Moore, chief Legal counsel, Unified Government. From 11 a.m. to noon, Shutt will discuss “Black History Sites in Wyandotte County,” and Alicia Ellingsworth and Hannah Hidaka will do a health presentation from Cultivate Kansas City. Lunch at noon will include tossed salad and penne pasta. Lunch costs $5 and reservations need to be made in advance to 913-281-8908. The lunch program will be musical selections by Gabe Harris.

Poetry event planned Feb. 20
A poetry event is planned at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The event is in conjunction with Black History Month. The presenter and poetry reader will be Sheri “Purpose” Hall, an area poet.

Program discusses ways to improve relationships
A program offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will discuss ways to build better understanding and better relationships with those from differing backgrounds and origins. The presenter of “Know Yourself, Understand Others, Improve Relationships”will be Chiquita Miller of K-State Extension. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

Program shows parents how to pay for college
Parents and guardians of seniors in the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming “Financing College” events. The focus will be on technical schools, two-year and four-year colleges. Five different sessions will be held across the district to provide assistance with the completion of FAFSA applications, college financial aid, and more. Sessions dates and times are:
• Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Harmon High School, 2400 Steele Road
• Thursday, Feb. 25, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Wyandotte High School, 2501 Minnesota Ave.
• Monday, Feb. 29, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St.
• Tuesday, April 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St.
The events are being sponsored by the KCK Network for College Opportunity. For more information, contact Lori Hewitt, KCKPS Diploma+ program specialist, 913-627-2685, [email protected].

KCK school board scheduled to meet Feb. 23
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted in advance of the meeting at www.kckps.org.

Blood drive scheduled
Bonner Springs High School is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the gym, 100 McDaniel, Bonner Springs, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

UG Commission to meet Feb. 25
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted at www.wycokck.org.

School to have hold benefit auction Feb. 26
Christ the King School will hold its 13th annual auction on Friday, Feb. 26, at the George Meyn Center, Wyandotte County Park, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with the live auction at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. For information, call 913-406-4505. The theme of the event is “British Invasion.”

Authors to read from works at library event Feb. 27
The Kansas City, Kan., Public Library is holding its second Homegrown Reads local author fair featuring more than two dozen authors from the Kansas City metro area. This event will highlight burgeoning, new talent and popular, established authors. Fans will be able to meet and talk with authors, listen to live readings, and purchase copies of books to have signed. Homegrown Reads will take place at the West Wyandotte Library branch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 27. West Wyandotte Library is at 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan.

Program offered on simple seasonal meals
“Simple Seasonal Meals,” a program on growing and preparing your own food, will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the K-State Research and Extension office of Wyandotte County, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. (west of K-mart). The program will discuss fresh fruits and vegetables that you can buy or grow, and it will include recipe selections for the four seasons, as well as tips on purchasing and storing produce. The Master Food Volunteers will present the program. A minimum fee of $5 will be for program materials and samples. Those attending may bring their own lunch, and water will be provided. There will be limited seating. Contact the K-State Extension Office, Wyandotte County, to register at 913-299-9300 or email Joe McLeland at [email protected]. The deadline for registration is Feb. 24.

Master Gardeners sponsor gardening program March 3
The Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners are sponsoring “Colorful Shade Gardening: Beyond Hostas,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Rob Mortko, known as “the hosta guy,” and owner of Made in the Shade Gardens in Olathe, Kan., will be sharing his expertise, as he discusses the many options to create balance and diversity in the shady landscape. He’ll cover the different degrees of shade as well as the seemingly endless number of plants which are ideally suited for the shade. The class will be held in the Sunflower Room at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N, 79th St., Kansas City, Kan., 913-299-9300. Fee: $5, payable at the door. Registration is not required.

Red Cross blood drive scheduled
An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Cabelas, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Blood drive scheduled
Turner High School is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the auxiliary gym, 2211 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Blood drive scheduled
Bishop Ward High School is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the gym, 708 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

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.

Wyandotte County Museum
The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.

Strawberry Hill Museum
The Strawberry Hill Museum is closed through March 4. It will reopen March 5. For more information and hours of The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/ or call 913-371-3264.

Russell Stover donates $1 million worth of boxes of heart-shaped candy to needy

Kansas City, Mo.-based Russell Stover Candies is donating 130,000 chocolate-filled Valentine’s Day heart boxes to the Kansas City community; an equivalent to $1 million in retail value, enough to fill six and a half semi-trailer trucks.

In an effort to create a special Valentine’s Day for those in need, the boxes were shared with regional food bank Harvesters—The Community Food Network earlier this week.

“As a company built on sharing heartfelt moments, the act of spreading love to our neighbors this Valentine’s Day is very fitting.” said Andreas Pfluger, president and CEO of Russell Stover. “Our company credo includes a commitment to showing our community that we care. This gift does just that.”

As a mainstay in the Kansas City community since 1925, Russell Stover is providing the donation on behalf of its more than 2,700 employees nationwide. The donation is an opportunity to support a cause close to Russell Stover’s heart, especially as it hits so close to home.

“Harvesters aims to feed the hungry by working closely with our network of emergency food pantries, community kitchens and shelters, among others,” said Valerie Nicholson-Watson, CEO of Harvesters. “Many of those we serve don’t always know when they’re going to get their next meal, much less such a special treat, and this generous donation will be a welcomed reminder that people care.”

The event began with opening remarks from Nicholson-Watson, Pfluger, Mayor Sly James and Kansas City, Kan., Mayor Mark Holland. After the formal speaking program, speakers and Harvesters delegate agencies unloaded the goods assembly-line style onto a pallet inside the warehouse for distribution, signifying their collaboration and commitment to supporting local causes.

“I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Russell Stover and Harvesters,” said Mayor Sly James of Kansas City, Mo. “Both organizations are part of what makes Kansas City a place where giving back is part of our community culture.”

Also in attendance as part of the program were Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and True Faith Outreach Ministries of Kansas City, Mo. and GPT Local Area Network and St. Peter’s CME Church of Kansas City, Kan. The organizations received the highest praise from their mayors for the work that they do in the area.

“I see first-hand the struggle than many in our communities are facing,” said Mayor Mark Holland. “I am honored to be part of this event today that will help give hope and happiness to so many across our region.”