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Keeler Center to be closed June 13-17
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will be closed the week of June 13-17.
ServSafe course planned June 14
A ServSafe course is planning from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the K-State Research and Extension office, Wyandotte County, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. This class is great for anyone who works in food service or is interested in food service employment. That includes day cares, schools, restaurants, casinos, nursing homes, or anyone who handles any type of food service or group meals. For more information or to make reservations, call 913-299-9300.
KCK school board to meet June 14
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in the board room of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St. An agenda should be posted in advance of the meeting at www.kckps.org.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet June 14
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet Tuesday, June 14, at Eisenhower Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kan. A potluck dinner and social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker at the meeting will be a Unified Government codes officer. She will discuss procedures in place for violations, highlight some of the violations and answer questions.
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.
Ventriloquist program scheduled June 15
Ventriloquist Diana Rockwell will visit the Turner Community Library at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15. With her will be her friends Ira and Salta S. Cargo. To register for this program, call 913-596-1404.
BPU changes meeting date to June 16
The Board of Public Utilities will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the BPU administrative offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. There is no work session before the regular meeting June 16. Also, the meeting has been moved from the regular Wednesday meeting date to Thursday that week. After a time for visitors, there will be a 20/20 Leadership update, a Wyandotte Economic Development Council update, approval of the BPU personnel code, net metering policy approval, board comments and general manager comments.
Shepherd’s Center to hold Adventures in Learning June 17
The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan., will hold an Adventures in Learning program on Friday, June 17, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 333 Wood Ave. The day starts with health screenings and fellowship at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., those who attend may choose from a travelogue on Mount Rainier and Mount Olympus by Ed SHutt; and a presentation on issues by Bridgette Jobe, Convention and Visitors Bureau. At 11 a.m. will be a presentation on the history of baseball by Ed Shutt, and a presentation on nonverbal communication by Mary Hunt. Lunch will be at noon for a cost of $5; reservations are necessary to 913-281-8908. The lunch program will be the Kansas City Women’s Chorus in a sing-along.
Food Truck Friday scheduled June 17
Food Truck Friday will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 17, in the parking lot across from the Hilton Garden Inn, 5th and Minnesota, Kansas City, Kan. Indios Carbonsitos and Twisted Asian have been featured at Food Truck Fridays in downtown Kansas City, Kan., sponsored by the Downtown Shareholders.
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.
Live at the Legends summer concert to be June 18
Legends Outlets will again offer free outdoor entertainment through its Live at the Legends Summer Concert Series on Saturday evenings in June and July. All concerts will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Legends Outlets’ Civic Courtyard Fountain, in front of AMC Legends 14 Theatre, at 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. On June 18, The Shanks, cover band playing classic hits from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and today, is scheduled to perform.
Free screenings for breast cancer to be offered June 20
Free screenings for breast cancer will be offered for qualified uninsured women in Kansas at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Women may come in to register from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 20. The screenings are only for those without health insurance. Kelly Nightengale, from Early Detection, will schedule appointments. For more information, call 913-906-8990.
Couples communications program planned June 20
“Couples Talk,” presented by Chiquita Miller, will be 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. During this program, participants may learn skills to deepen relationships with those who matter most.
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, Junio 21, y Junio 28 de 10-11 a.m. Clase De Nutricion con Teresa Moreno de Wyandotte County K-State Research & Extension. Juevez, 23 de Junio. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Basic home repairs workshop offered June 22
A workshop on how to do basic home repairs will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Before the workshop there will be a light supper at 5:30 p.m. Also to be discussed is how to hire a contractor when one is needed. The program is presented by Ed Linnebur in partnership with the Heartland Habitat for Humanity. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Program offered on advanced cooking decorating
A program in ‘Advanced Cookie Decorating’ is planned from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Participants may learn new and advanced techniques for cookie decorating under the instruction of Rachel Van Stratton. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
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.
Community health fair planned June 25
A community health fair is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at 1240 Troup Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Sponsored by Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corp., the health fair will feature more than 90 health organizations. Health screenings will include kidney, blood glucose, immunizations and free mammograms for uninsured women ages 40 to 64. Along with screenings, there will be information about health and nutrition, financial services and other community resources. The Dr. Norge W. Jerome Passport to Good Health Fair is free and open to the public. “The purpose of this event is to increase health awareness by providing health screenings, activities, materials, demonstrations, and information; increase awareness of local, state, and national health services and resources; motivate participants to make positive health behavior changes; provide immunizations for children and adults; teach self-care practices; identify topics and participants for future extension educational health programs; and establish extension agents as a source for educational health programming in the metropolitan area,’ stated Marie Frasure, community outreach director. Once participants have been screened and have visited exhibitors on the inside, there will be food and family oriented activities featured on the outside with entertainment, games, prizes, face painting, animal balloons, funnel cakes and more beginning at noon. “The Dr. Norge W. Jerome Passport to Good Health Fair will kick start our health and nutrition initiatives scheduled to begin this summer. It is our desire to promote community engagement and support for individuals-families in need to facilitate healthy lifestyles,” Pamela Smart, Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corp. executive director, said.
1951 flood to be remembered at historical society meeting
The 1951 flood will be the topic at the June 26 meeting of the Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, Kan. It will be the 65th anniversary commemoration of the flood that caused severe damage to the Kansas City area, including Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m.
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.
Benefit concert planned for slain detective’s family
The Kansas City, Kan., Community Orchestra, under the direction of Jeff Beck, will present a benefit concert June 30 for the family of Detective Brad Lancaster. Lancaster lost his life recently in the line of duty. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Admission is free. All donations should be made to The Brad Lancaster Foundation.
UG Commission scheduled to meet June 30
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda should be posted before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
Class on garden photography planned July 7
A class on garden photography is planned at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. Bruce Hogle will present the class, and the host is the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners. There is a fee of $5 payable at the door. The class will show participants how to take beautiful photos of their gardens and closeups of flowers and wildlife. There will be information about using different lenses, filters and other photographic tools. Hogle’s photos are regularly published in Kansas! magazine and calendar. For further information, call 913-299-9300.
Special UG budget session scheduled July 7
The Unified Government will hold a special session on the budget at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 7, in the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. The administrator’s budget will be presented
KCK Women’s Chamber going to lunch challenge at Harvesters
The Kansas City, Kan., Women’s Chamber of Commerce will go to Harvesters for the Lunch Challenge on Wednesday, July 13. Those attending will participate in a team-building program to help work toward a common goal and raise awareness about hunger. The event will be about two hours long. Harvesters is at 3801 Topping, Kansas City, Mo. The cost of the luncheon will be $25 per person.
Free workshop offered on ‘Take Control of Your Chronic Condition’
A free workshop for people with chronic diseases will start on Wednesday, July 13, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. “Take Control of Your Chronic Condition” is a free 2.5-hour workshop held each week for six weeks, and will cover chronic disease self-management and diabetes self-management. The workshop will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Facilitators of the workshop will be Nozella Brown and Lori Wuellner, family and consumer sciences agents from K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County. To register or for more information, call the Keeler center at 913-906-8990 or the Extension office at 913-299-9300.
Spirituality-based journaling discussed
Spirituality-based journaling, “Righting Your Body, Mind and Spirit,” is planned from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, and Aug. 10 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. No special writing skills are needed. There will be an emphasis on the importance of self-understanding. The program is presented by Pat Callaghan. For more information or reservations, call 913-906=8990.
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 at 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. For information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.
Grinter Place Museum
The Grinter Place State Historic Site, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan., is one of the oldest homes in the area, built in 1857. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for students; and children 5 and younger free. It is closed on state holidays. For more information about hours and days it is open, call 913-299-0373 or visit http://www.kshs.org/p/grinter-place-plan-your-visit/15857.
Old Quindaro Museum
The Old Quindaro Museum is at 3432 N. 29th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information about the museum, call 816-820-3615 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oldquindaromuseum/.
