Month: May 2016

Sporting KC drops rivalry match 3-1 to Real Salt Lake

Sporting Kansas City suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake on Saturday at sold-out Children’s Mercy Park, falling to their Utah rivals at home for the second time this season.

Juan Manuel Martinez fired Real Salt Lake ahead in the 32nd minute before an own goal doubled the visitors’ advantage on the stroke of halftime.

Dom Dwyer reduced the deficit five minutes after the restart, but Yura Movsisyan quickly restored the two-goal cushion to seal the victory. The Rivalry Week result keeps Sporting KC (5-7-2, 17 points) in seventh place in the Western Conference standings, while Real Salt Lake (6-3-2, 20 points) leaps from sixth to third.

An unchanged lineup from last Sunday’s 2-1 win over Orlando City SC saw midfielder Roger Espinoza play his 150th MLS match for Sporting Kansas City, while Benny Feilhaber logged his 100th regular season appearance with the club.

The hosts manufactured two clearcut chances within the first half-hour. Brad Davis’ curling cross from the left wing found Dwyer at the far post in the 18th minute, but the Englishman’s header sailed wide of Nick Rimando’s lefthand post.

Dwyer turned creator 10 minutes later, serving an excellent ball into the six-yard area for an open Graham Zusi, who couldn’t steer an effort on goal.

Real Salt Lake made Sporting Kansas City pay with the game’s opening goal on 32 minutes. Joao Plata intercepted a pass on the edge of the box and ignited a four-pass sequence that ended with Plata squaring low to Martinez, who hammered home unmarked at the far post.

Rimando was forced to make a pair of saves in the 37th minute, the first from Nuno Coelho’s audacious 50-yard blast that required the veteran goalkeeper to touch over the crossbar. Rimando produced a superb stop just seconds later, springing at full extension to push Benny Feilhaber’s cleanly struck volley beyond the left post.

Sporting Kansas City was unfortunate to go down 2-0 in first-half stoppage time, just seconds after Tim Melia leaped and palmed Plata’s bending free kick above the far right corner. Movsisyan, playing against his former MLS club, pulled the trigger from a tight angle on the right side of the penalty area. The stinging shot was off target but deflected off Davis and into the back of the net for an own goal.

The first eight minutes of the second half produced goals from both teams. Sporting Kansas City wasted little time grabbing one back in the 50th minute off an excellent run from Jimmy Medranda. He collected a long throw downfield from Melia and burst into the central attacking third from the left side, slipping a perfectly weighted diagonal ball to Dwyer. The forward took two touches before side-footing past Rimando for his team-leading sixth goal of 2016, while Medranda tallied the first assist of his Sporting KC career.

Just three minutes later, however, Real Salt Lake was back on the scoresheet. Kyle Beckerman picked out Movsisyan, who carried the ball 20 yards toward goal before chipping past Melia for his third goal of the campaign.

Davis thought he had given Sporting Kansas City a lifeline in the 64th minute, unleashing a left-footed curler to the right corner, but another masterful stop from the outstretched Rimando left onlooking fans in frustration.

Three minutes later, Feilhaber and Davis combined brilliantly on the edge of the 18-yard box before the latter played the ball behind the defense. Dwyer’s subsequent shot would scream just high of the target, drawing a curtain on his team’s third home setback in 2016 after falling just twice at Children’s Mercy Park last season.

Sporting Kansas City will conclude its three-game home stand Friday against four-time MLS Cup champion D.C. United (3-5-4, 13 points) at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. The match will be televised nationally on UniMas and locally on 38 The Spot with kickoff at 6 p.m. A limited number of tickets for the interconference clash are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 888-4KC-GOAL.
– Story from Sporting KC

Faith news

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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast fundraiser following the 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Masses on Sunday, May 22, at the church, 2203 Parallel. Donations are $6 for adults, and $4 for children 10 and younger.

A combined choir concert for Blessed Sacrament and Christ the King Catholic Church choirs will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Christ the King Church, 53rd and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan.

Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., holds Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. each Sunday, and Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Scripture Group and Bible study from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Bible sharing and reflection, lectio and journaling will be led by Heather Neds, pastoral minister.
A Gospel Non-Violence group will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave. The group is facilitated by Peg Burns Kerbawy, developer of “Our Golden Thread, Gospel Nonviolence Curriculum Materials.”

A Memorial Day Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 38th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. The Rev. Jeremiah Spencer will celebrate the Mass. Ed Grisnik will play liturgical music.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the Parkway Baptist Church classrooms. 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.

The Sisters, Servants of Mary, plan a summer festival from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the sisters’ convent grounds at 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Funds raised at this event benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary, who do not charge for nursing care for individuals and families. At the festival, there will be tacos, tamales, Italian sausage, barbecue sandwiches and desserts. There will be games, booths and cookbooks for sale.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., will hold Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. May 22. Sunday school is at 9:50 a.m.

St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan., plans an ethnic festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Bishop Forst Hall. Featured will be German, Irish and Hispanic cuisine. The event includes a bounce house and games. Also, there will be a disc jockey.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the second Sunday after Pentecost May 29. The Rev. Machrina Blasdell, an adjunct professor of philosophy and religion at Park College, Parkville, will be the guest clergywoman. The Rev. Dixie Roberts Junk, the priest-in-charge at St. Paul’s, is on a sabbatical this summer. The service in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Wyandotte United Methodist fellowship hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

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Community calendar

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Blues music benefit planned Sunday
A blues music benefit for Kansas City, Kan., music students is planned from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at BB’s Lawnside BBQ, 1205 E. 85th St., Kansas City, Mo. The annual event raises funds for the KCK Schools Foundation for Excellence. Donations are $10 each. Six blues bands are scheduled to play: Brody Buster Band, Millage Gilbert and the Downhome Blues Band, Lonesome Hank and the Heartaches, Turkey Bone and Full Count, John Paul and the Flying Circus, RocknRick and the Roadmasterz.

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, 24 y 31 de Mayo de 10-11 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

‘Simple Seasonal Meals’ program offered
“Simple Seasonal Meals” will be presented from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is part of a monthly nutrition series presented by Pat Callaghan in partnership with K-State Research and Extension. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

Support group offered for caregivers
A support group for caregivers will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group is for men and women. The facilitator is Jackie Tigges, MSW, LSCSW. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

Concert planned May 24
A concert by Florence + The Machine is scheduled at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, 130th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Florence with be performing with special guest Grimes. Doors open at 7 p.m., for information, visit http://providenceamp.com/.

Program to discuss ways to adapt to aging
“Keys to Embracing Aging” will be the topic of a program from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 26, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will dispel some myths about aging and participants may learn how to adapt to aging. Lori Wuellner is the facilitator of the program, in partnership with K-State Research and Extension. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

Nails program planned May 26
Have your nails done at an appointment on the second or fourth Thursday of the month at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Nails will be shaped and painted by Ana Maria Price, a volunteer. Appointment times are from 10 a.m. to noon on the two Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, call 913-906-8990.

UG Commission to meet May 26
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. May 26 at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted in advance of the meeting at www.wycokck.org.

Learn how to identify plant diseases at June 2 program
The Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners are will hold a program with guest speaker Judy O’Mara, diagnostician and instructor at Kansas State University, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2. O’Mara, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Biology and Master of Science in Plant Pathology, will present “Plant Disease Identification,” with emphasis on the diseases that were most prevalent in Kansas in 2015, and the diseases that are most common here in Kansas City. The class will be held at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City Kan. Pre-registration is not required. The fee is $5 (waived for Master Gardeners). For further information, call 913-299-9300.

Touch-a-Truck and Tractor Daze to be June 4
Touch-a-Truck and Tractor Daze will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kan. Included is an antique and classic tractor show, machinery and equipment displays, steam tractor and sawmill demonstrations, antique construction equipment, drone demonstrations, iddie pedal pull, garden tractor pull, miniature train rides and hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, combine harvest simulator, and homemade ice cream. There will be activities for kids, food vendors and live music. For more information, visit http://www.aghalloffame.com/2016-events/touch-a-truck-and-tractor-daze/.

Armourdale plans Levee Fest June 4
The Armourdale Levee Fest is planned at 11 a.m. June 4 at the Armourdale Levee Trail, 1900 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Activities and food are part of the events planned.

Scholarship golf tournament planned June 8
The Kansas City, Kan., Foundation for Excellence will hold the 26th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 8 at Sunflower Hills Golf Course, 122nd and Riverview, Bonner Springs, Kan. There will be a shotgun start for the morning flight at 7:30 a.m., after registration and breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Lunch and awards will be at 1 p.m. at the George Meyn Center. There is also an afternoon flight beginning at 1 p.m. after the lunch. Dinner and awards will be at 6 p.m. at the George Meyn Center. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward scholarships for at least 15 Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools seniors. The cost for individual players is $175, and there are varying levels of participation. For information, visit www.kckps.org or call 913-279-2235.

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.

Kids’ fishing derby planned June 11
The Leavenworth Road Association and the Unified Government Parks Department are planning a kids’ fishing derby June 11 at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The Ed and Ione Trapp Kids’ Free Fishing Derby will begin with registration at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the kids’ pond at Wyandotte County Lake. The fishing derby will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be prizes and trophies awarded. Kids who are 3 to 15 years old may participate.

Blood drive scheduled June 15
The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the Hixson Atrium. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Blood drive scheduled June 18
The Providence YMCA-Ball Family Center, 8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at the multi-purpose center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Bonner Springs plans Festival of the Arts June 25
The Bonner Springs Arts Alliance is sponsoring the Festival of the Arts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in downtown Bonner Springs, Kan. Arts and crafts, food and music, entertainment and kids activities are planned. For more information, visit BonnerSpringsArtsAlliance.org.

Blood drive scheduled June 29
The Bonner Springs YMCA, 2251 S. 138th, Bonner Springs, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in the conference room. 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.

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.