Month: March 2016
Saturday events
Democrat, Republican caucuses to be Saturday
Democrats and Republicans have scheduled caucuses for Saturday, March 5, at different locations. Presidential candidates will be selected.
Republicans in Wyandotte County will meet beginning at 9 a.m. at Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kan. Voting time will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Voters must be registered Republicans by Feb. 4, and must have photo identification.
Democrats will arrive between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at three caucus sites in Wyandotte County, depending on their state Senate district. Anyone arriving after 3 p.m. will not be able to participate in the caucus process, which starts around 3:30 p.m. The Democratic caucus locations are Senate District 4, KCKCC-TEC Center, (old Walmart building), 65th and State Avenue; Senate District 5, Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.; Senate District 6, new Turner High School, 2211 S. 55th St. Voters may register to vote as Democrats at the caucus.
For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/caucus-locations-listed-for-saturday-in-wyandotte-county/.
Opening day of fishing to be Saturday
The opening day of fishing is Saturday, March 5, at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road. Gates open for fishing at 6 a.m. This year the Leavenworth Road Association will be serving biscuits and sausage gravy at Davis Hall at the lake park.
Serving will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The biscuits and gravy breakfast with sausage, hash browns and drink will be $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Townsend plans information session Saturday morning
First District Unified Government Commissioner Gayle Townsend plans an information session from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 4953 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending will hear presentations about the emergency home repair fund program; full- and part-time employment opportunities with Parks and Recreation; new economic development incentive program for small businesses; and new code enforcement reporting program.
Marble Crazy continues in Bonner Springs
The 16th annual Marble Crazy continues on Saturday at the Moon Marble Co., 600 E. Front St., Bonner Springs, Kan. At this event, the public may watch how marbles are made, see contemporary art glass-making, view a marble machine, and visit and buy glass art directly from the artists. There is no admission charge. Marble Crazy is open on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.marblecrazy.com.
Learn sewing and quilting at the library
Sewing and quilting for beginners or for those who want to learn more will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 5, at the West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, children’s craft room, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kan. The class is for adults, and for those ages 10 and older. There is a limit of 15. Advance registration is requested to the library, 913-596-5800. Those who register get priority.
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.
Auto show continues
The Buick LaCrosse and te Chevrolet Malibu, made in Kansas City, Kan., are on display at this year’s Kansas City Auto Show at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Mo. The show features more than 500 new cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The show continues from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, see http://kcautoshow.com/.
Spanish singing lessons offered
The South Branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library is offering Spanish singing lessons for children from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5. The group will meet in Room B at the library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Children’s craft program offered
Children from 4 to 12 years old may participate in a Mini-Mason Jar Easter Chick craft program from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will be in the story time-craft room. Registration is required to 913-279-2216, and the program is limited to 20 persons. All materials will be provided.
Magic show planned
A magic show for all ages will be offered from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the South Branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. All ages may attend. It will be in Meeting Room A.
Roller derby opens tonight in KCK
The Kansas City Roller Warriors will open their 2016 season on Saturday, March 5, with a new home at Memorial Hall, 600 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. There will be seven home games at Memorial Hall, each including a double-header. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first whistle is at 6 p.m. March 5. For more information, visit kcrollerwarriors.com.
Bishop Ward students to perform ‘Into the Woods’
The student musical, “Into the Woods Jr.,” will be performed at the Willard L. Phillips Memorial Auditorium at Bishop Ward High School, 708 N. 18th St., at 7 p.m. on March 5. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $7 for adults, $5 for children. Children under 6 and adults over 65 are admitted for free. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/bishop-ward-students-perform-into-the-woods/.
KCKCC to present ‘Almost Maine’
“Almost Maine” will be presented by Kansas City Kansas Community College students at 7:30 p.m. March 5 at the KCKCC Performing Arts Center, 7250 State Ave. There is also a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. March 6. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Admission is free for all KCKCC students, staff and faculty who present valid identification. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/almost-maine-comes-to-the-kckcc-stage-this-weekend/.
Live music offered
Live music by The Late for Dinner Band is planned at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Jazz: A Louisiana Kitchen, at 1859 Village West Parkway at The Legends Outlets, at I-435 and I-70 in Kansas City, Kan.
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Caucus locations listed for Saturday in Wyandotte County
Wyandotte County has three Democratic caucus locations and one Republican caucus location for the presidential selection process on Saturday, March 5.
Voters from each party may attend their caucus and vote for a presidential candidate. The caucuses are run by the parties.
Democrats:
At the Democratic caucuses, voters must arrive between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in order to participate. Anyone who arrives after 3 p.m. will not be able to participate. The caucus process will start around 3:30 p.m.
Democrats have a rule that anyone who is eligible to vote in Kansas and will be 18 years old on Election Day, Nov. 8, may participate in the caucuses. They must reside in the Senate district in which they participate, and they must be registered as a Democrat. They will be able to register as a Democrat on the day of the caucus at the caucus site, according to information on the state party’s website. If they register that day, they have two weeks to complete the registration process.
Registered Democrats may caucus at three locations, according to the state Senate district that voters are in:
Senate District 4 in Wyandotte County will caucus at the KCKCC TEC Center (the former Walmart building) this year, at 65th and State Avenue.
Senate District 5 in Wyandotte County will caucus at the Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
Senate District 6 in Wyandotte County will caucus at the new Turner High School, 2211 S. 55th St.
Democratic voters may check caucus information at www.kansasdems.org/caucus-2016/.
Republicans:
At the GOP caucus, there will be speakers from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. from representatives of the candidates, followed by voting. The voting time at the GOP caucus will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 5 at Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace.
Registered Republicans attending the GOP caucus must have photo identification in order to vote. If there is a question about identification, voters will be able to vote a provisional ballot, and will have to provide a ballot ID within two weeks to the Kansas GOP. Registration as a Republican was required by Feb. 4.
The GOP caucus in Kansas is by paper ballot. Voters will be able to walk in, cast a ballot, and walk out. The GOP ballots are secret.
For more information about the Republican caucuses, visit www.ksgop.org/#!caucus/cl95.
To see earlier stories about the caucuses, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/wrong-address-goes-out-in-clinton-letter-for-wyandotte-county-democratic-caucus-site/
and https://wyandotteonline.com/guest-opinion-your-vote-for-u-s-president-counts-saturday/