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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. Sessions are being held across the district to provide assistance with the completion of FAFSA applications, college financial aid, and more. Remaining sessions date and time:
• 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].
Program offered on raising safe kids
A program on raising safe kids will be presented from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, April 4 to May 9, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will emphasize the use of positive discipline, anger management and conflict resolution skills. It will be presented by certified trainers, Heather Neds and Elizabeth Madeo. Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.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: con lideres Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los Martes, 5 de Abril, 10 -11 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Program to be presented on stress
A program on “Stress: How to Handle It,” will be presented from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Information will be presented about handling stress and leading a healthier life. Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.
Support group offered for caregivers
A support group will be offered for caregivers from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The facilitator is Jackie Tigges. This group is for women and men. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Knitting and crocheting class offered
A class in knitting and crocheting will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending may learn to knit, crochet or quilt, or simply chat with others. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
‘My Shelf to Yours’ book sale returns to KCKCC in April
The “My Shelf to Yours” book sale is returning to Kansas City Kansas Community College in April, raising funds for students on campus. The sale is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5 and 7 in Room 2325 on the lower level of the Jewell Building on the KCKCC campus, 7250 State Ave. It will also be open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 6. The sale is open to the public as well as students, staff and faculty. The used book sale will be a benefit for students. All books will be $1 or seven books for $5, and proceeds benefit the student scholarship fund. The ICC uses the fund to distribute scholarships for textbooks and tuition to students who have a financial need.
Pregnancy and infant loss support group offered
A pregnancy and infant loss support group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, and the first Tuesday of the month, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. This is a facilitated support group for family members who have recently, or some time ago, experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.
Veterans to receive medallions in special ceremony April 5
Vietnam era veterans in Kansas will be honored at a special ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Bethany Medical Office Building, second floor conference room, 21 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kan. Several veterans will receive medallions recognizing their service in the armed forces during this time. The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs will present medallions and certificates to veterans at this ceremony. The Kansas City, Kan., NAACP is sponsoring this event. Wayne Bollig, chairman of the Veterans Claims Assistance Program Advisory Board, is scheduled to make the medallion and certificate presentations.
Chamber plans annual meeting April 6
The Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce plans its annual meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Reardon Convention Center, 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For more information, see KCKChamber.com.
‘Learn Tools for Better Health’ workshop to be April 6
The starting date for the “Learn Tools for Better Health” program has been changed to April 6. The program now will start at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Landon Center on Aging, 3599 Rainbow Blvd., Room 270, Kansas City, Kan. It runs on Wednesdays through May 11. It is a chronic disease self-management education workshop. Those who have an ongoing health condition or are a caregiver of someone who does, such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, or depression, may be interested in attending the workshop. The workshop is low-cost. For more information about the workshop, call Lori Wuellner at 913-299-9300 or email [email protected].
Parenting support group offered
A parenting support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City Kan. The group will collaborate in finding ways to connect with their children and form strong bonds. It is facilitated by Matt Brandmeyer, licensed master’s social worker. Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.
Master Gardeners to present tips on staying healthy
On Thursday, April 7, the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners are the hosts for Joyce Householder, MSPT, who will present “Gardening for a Lifetime.” Householder will discuss how using ergonomic tools, good body mechanics, practical gardening practices and good plant choices, along with flexibility and strength, all work together to achieve the gardener’s dream of staying healthy enough to remain in the garden for as many years as possible. The class is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will be held in the Sunflower Room at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City Kan., telephone 913-299-9300. The fee for the class is $5, payable at the door. Registration is not required.
Women writers group to meet April 7
A women writers group will meet from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending should bring their journal, stories and poem and work with other writers to share, critique and improve. Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.
Career and Education Fair offered April 9
Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, is offering a Career and Education Fair Saturday, April 9, for residents of Wyandotte County and surrounding cities. Local employers and educational institutions will have information at the Career and Education Fair. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 9 at the church. It is open to the public. After registration from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., the event will include speaker presentations at 9 a.m., with the career fair and mini workshops from 9 a.m. to noon. Workshops will be held on resume and application review; appropriate interview questions; dress for success; computer assistance for applying online; and employment reference information. High school and college students, and the public, may attend this event. There are expected to be full-time, part-time, internships and seasonal employment opportunities. Business professionals who work in specific careers will talk with potential applicants about obtaining employment. Professionals will answer questions about their organizations and available positions. There will be demonstrations, interactive designs, mini-learning sessions to help job applicants learn about careers.
‘Prairie Plant Medicine’ to be topic of Grinter program April 9
The topic of a Second Saturday by the Grinter Stove program at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, will be “Prairie Plant Medicine,” presented by Louise Crable. It will be at the Grinter Place historic site, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. The historical discussion will include information about what pioneers and settlers used to treat ailments when there were no doctors nearby. Prairie plants that had medicinal uses will be discussed. Lunch will be served after the presentation. Admission is $6.
KC Kiwanis Pancake Day to be April 9
A benefit KC Kiwanis pancake breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. April 9 at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Chris Cakes will provide the breakfast. Proceeds go to area scholarships. Tickets are $8 each.
Physical health inequalities to be topic of program April 9
“Physical Health Inequalities in Wyandotte” will be the topic of a program to be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, second floor, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For more information, see www.facebook.com/radishkck/. The host of the program is the Historic Northeast-Midtown Association.
Alcott Arts Center starts season April 9 with student art show
The Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., will launch its season Satuday, April 9, with a student art show. Students from the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools will exhibit their artworks Saturday. They include students from Wyandotte High School, Schlagle High School, Sumner Academy, Rosedale Middle School and Frances Willard Elementary. The art show, in the Alcott’s Second Saturday series, opens with a reception and entertainment by students at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, she said. Doors open at 6 p.m. to the gallery. Students also will do spoken word and poetry recitations as part of the program. The program is free and open to the public. The Alcott is not ADA accessible.
Resilient KC to launch April 12
Resilient KC will launch from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 12 at the KC Chamber’s Board Room, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo. Healthy KC and Trauma Matters KC will help launch Resilient KC, Thriving Through Adversity, an endeavor to create a trauma-informed and resilient Kansas City community. The Greater Kansas City Chamber is a sponsor. There is no charge to attend.
Alzheimer’s program planned April 12
“Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Importance of Proactive Planning,” will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. At the workshop, Jim Berger of Berger Estate and Elder Law will assist those attending in planning toensure the best qualify of care and life for themselves and loved ones. Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.
LRA to meet Tuesday, April 12
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet Tuesday, April 12, at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kan. A potluck dinner and social hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Bud Chapman with Abate of Kansas District 5, active in community projects. Board members will be elected at this meeting. Ham and broccoli will be provided for the dinner, and those attending may bring a covered dish to share.
Fairfax Industrial Association to meet April 14
The Fairfax Industrial Association will meet for lunch at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 14, at Design Mechanical, 100 Greystone Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The cost of the lunch is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservations are necessary by 5 p.m. April 12 to [email protected].
Estate planning seminar to be April 16
Evans and Mullinix, in collaboration with Bishop Ward High School, will hold a free estate planning informational workshop on April 16. The educational program will feature experts who will provide legal advice and answer questions about estate planning. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon April 16. Registration is required; for more information, contact Leslie Gasser at 913-371-6901 or email [email protected].
Legislative coffee scheduled
A legislative coffee is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at the West Wyandotte Branch Library, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kan. It is sponsored by the library, League of Women Voters and NAACP.
WyCo Ethnic Festival to be April 16
The 11th annual WyCo Ethnic Festival will be Saturday, April 16, at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Field House, 7250 State Ave. Hours of the public event are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16. There is no admission charge, and parking is free. The event will feature many booths and tables with information about different cultures and countries. A variety of ethnic foods will be available for purchase. An entertainment stage will feature a different group every 30 minutes, including dancers, music performances and singers. For more information see http://www.freewebs.com/wycoethnicfestival/ or https://www.facebook.com/pages/WYCO-Ethnic-FestivalThe-Human-Family-Reunion/126856134055739?ref=hl.
Sister Souljah to appear in KCK April 16
Kansas City, Kan., Public Library will sponsor bestselling author Sister Souljah as part of the tour for her latest book, “A Moment of Silence: Midnight III.” The event will take place April 16 at Wyandotte High School. Sister Souljah will discuss her books, writing process, and inspiration. There will be a book signing following the discussion. Activist, educator, hip hop artist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah is best known for her autobiography, “No Disrespect,” and her novel, “The Coldest Winter Ever.” As a community activist, she participated in the anti-apartheid movement, organized rallies against racially motivated crimes, created the African Youth Survival Camp, and worked as the executive director of Daddy’s House Social Programs. She is a graduate of Rutgers University and was also educated at Cornell University and University of Salamanca. Seating for the event is limited, so those interested in attending are asked to register to [email protected]. The first 250 people to arrive will receive a free copy of “A Moment of Silence: Midnight III.” More information about the event can be found at www.kckpl.org.
‘Living with Grief and Loss’ to be topic of program April 20
“Living with Grief and Loss” is the topic of a series of five programs to begin Wednesday, April 20, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. A certified grief counselor will facilitate the series. Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.
Bonner Springs job fair to be April 21
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21, Bonner Springs will hold a job fair in the Sunflower Room of the Bonner Springs Community Center, 200 E. 3rd St., Bonner Springs, Kan. Job seekers in the area are encouraged to attend this free event and to bring lots of copies of their resumés. The program is made possible through a partnership of Workforce Partnership, Bonner Springs City Library, Kaw Valley Virtual Learning Center, Vaughn-Trent Community Services, and Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation. Special features of this job fair include the Workforce Partnership mobile unit on site, a recreational vehicle with 13 computer workstations. Eighteen employers are confirmed for participation.
Presentation explores Civil War along Santa Fe Trail
The Bonner Springs City Library will be the host of “The Santa Fe Trail and the Civil War,” a presentation and discussion by Leo E. Oliva at 6 p.m. April 21 at the library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. Members of the community and the surrounding area are invited to attend the free program. Contact the library at 913-441-2665 for more information. The program is made possible by the Kansas Humanities Council. During the Civil War, events at both ends of the Santa Fe Trail contributed to the war’s outcome while the Plains Indian Wars grew in intensity. This presentation will introduce key conflicts along the Santa Fe Trail, including significant but largely forgotten battles in New Mexico and the period of accelerated conflict that ended with the destruction of Plains tribes as they had existed for over a century. Leo Oliva is a historian with a research focus on 19th-century Kansas. He is the author of Soldiers on the Santa Fe Trail, six books for the Kansas Fort Series, and a founding member of the Santa Fe Trail Association and Fort Larned Old Guard. “Few people know that important Civil War battles occurred west of the Kansas-Missouri border. Kansas was a major cause of the war,” observed Oliva, “and engagements on the Santa Fe Trail contributed to Union victory and destruction of the Plains Indians.” “The Santa Fe Trail and the Civil War” is part of the Kansas Humanities Council’s Humanities Speakers Bureau, featuring presentations and discussions that examine our shared human experience—our innovations, culture, heritage, and conflicts. The Kansas Humanities Council conducts and supports community-based programs, serves as a financial resource through an active grant-making program, and encourages Kansans to engage in the civic and cultural life of their communities. For more information about KHC programs contact the Kansas Humanities Council at 785-357-0359 or visit online at www.kansashumanities.org. For more information about “The Santa Fe Trail and the Civil War” in Bonner Springs contact the Bonner Springs City Library at 913-441-2665 or visit www.bonnerlibrary.org.
KCKCC Jazz Cabaret to be Thursday, April 21
The KCKCC Jazz Cabaret will be 6 p.m. April 21 in Upper Jewell on the KCKCC main campus, 7250 State Ave. Tickets are $20 for the public and $15 for students, children over 5 years old and seniors 60 and over. Music during the Jazz Cabaret will be provided by the KCKCC Jazz Combo, Vocal Jazz Ensembles and Student Jazz soloists. In addition, it will feature a catered dinner by Wyandotte BBQ, complimentary drinks and a silent auction. Boulevard Brewing Co. is providing the beer and wine will be served as well. The event is a fundraiser for Music Department student travel. The theme for this year’s Jazz Cabaret is Soul Train. Guests are encouraged to wear clothing from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Music will feature jazz arrangements of pop tunes from the last 40 years. “The music performed at this event will be a fusion of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook and popular music classics from artists such as Michael Jackson, The Beatles and more,” said John Stafford, director of choral activities at KCKCC. “There will also be a silent auction of artwork by Janet Mason and other items from corporations in the Kansas City metropolitan area.” For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Stafford at 913-288-7137 or by email at [email protected].
Mid-America Education Hall of Fame event to be April 21
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Foundation’s 20th-annual Mid America Education Hall of Fame induction will be April 21 at the Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with the program and awards beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and reservations must be made by April 16. In addition to the community recognitions, the event serves as a fundraiser for scholarships at KCKCC, helping students who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend college. For more information about tickets and reservations or sponsorship opportunities for the Mid America Education Hall of Fame, contact Dawanna Fangohr at 913-288-7675 or by email at [email protected].
Strawberry Hill 5K Run-Walk to be April 23
The Strawberry Hill 5K Run-Walk will be held at 8 a.m. April 23 starting at the Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan. The course runs through the streets of Strawberry Hill. For more information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/the-first-annual-strawberry-hill-5k-runwalk/. 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. The museum will be closed on Easter, March 27.
‘Be Active Day’ planned April 23
Bishop Ward High School will sponsor a day of fun activities, including the annual Tour de Cyclone bike ride, the Battle of the Badges, a police vs. fire flag football game, and a Bishop Ward baseball game. The activities start at 8 a.m. April 23 at Dorney Field. For more information, see www.wardhigh.org.
Class to give tips on landscaping to attract birds and butterflies
The goals of beauty and habitat can be achieved together, with a garden design easily including the specific plants that provide food and shelter for wildlife and pollinators while still remaining beautiful for the humans, according to gardening experts. A class, “Landscaping for Wildlife and Pollinators,” will be taught by Meg Mullett, a Johnson County Extension Master Gardener and Kansas Master Naturalist, who has been gardening for 40 years. She not only grows food for her family, but also maintains an attractive landscape for wildlife using only organic methods. The class, sponsored by the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Sunflower Room at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan., 913-299-9300. The fee is $5, payable at the door. Registration is not required.
Legislative coffee scheduled
A legislative coffee is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. It is sponsored by the library, League of Women Voters and NAACP.
Bishop Ward to hold 35th annual Golf Classic
Bishop Ward’s 35th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic will be held June 10 at Painted Hills Golf Course. Co-chairs are Tom Mayfield, class of ’81, and Kevin Connor, class of ’83. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, goodie bag, complimentary beer and beverages, hole contests and team prizes, plus a catered dinner after the tournament. Register online at www.wardhigh.org/golfclassic.
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.
Keeler offers spiritual direction
Keeler Women’s Center, a mission of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., is offering spiritual direction by appointment. One hour, once a month, is scheduled at the convenience of the director and the person seeking direction. Call the center, 913-906-8990 to talk to one of the Sisters about scheduling 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.
