Month: July 2016

Sporting KC plays host to N.Y. today in KCK

A pair of teams riding four-game unbeaten streaks in MLS go head-to-head Sunday at Children’s Mercy Park when upstart Sporting Kansas City (7-8-4, 25 points) plays host to Eastern Conference leaders New York City FC (8-5-6, 30 points).

Sunday’s high-profile contest will kick off at 7 p.m. on FS1, FOX Deportes, Sports Radio 810 WHB and La Grande 1340 AM. A limited number of tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 888-4KC-GOAL, and 10,000 fans exiting the stadium after the final whistle will receive free piggy banks courtesy of match sponsor Children’s Mercy Hospital. All in attendance are also welcome to donate a dollar to Children’s Mercy Hospital with each concession stand purchase.

Sporting Kansas City earned a pivotal 3-2 win over Columbus Crew SC last Sunday, leaping to fifth place in the Western Conference after Matt Besler scored his first goal since 2011 with a 91st-minute header. Benny Feilhaber and Graham Zusi also found the back of the net as manager Peter Vermes’ men exploded for their first three-goal game of the campaign. The club has now scored seven goals in its last three MLS matches (June 19 – July 3) after scoring the exact same number in their previous 11 (April 13 – June 2). Besler and Zusi starred last weekend and both are on the precipice of milestone appearances: Besler could make his 200th MLS start (including playoffs), while Zusi is set to start his 150th regular season game.

Seeking their 50th regular season win at Children’s Mercy Park, Sporting Kansas City was victorious in its first-ever meeting with New York City on March 28, 2015. Ike Opara’s thumping, 12th-minute header off a Besler throw-in gave the visitors a 1-0 victory before a sellout crowd of 27,545 at Yankee Stadium. Sporting Kansas City has enjoyed home success against interconference clubs, going 10-1-4 in such matches since May 2013, and will look to improve that mark Sunday against the league’s hottest team.

Led by World Cup veterans Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo and the league’s top scorer David Villa, New York City FC will make its inaugural trip to Children’s Mercy Park after entering MLS in 2015. Manager Patrick Vieira’s side enters Sunday on a four-game winning streak, tied for the longest by any MLS team this season, and atop the Eastern Conference table with 30 points. The club secured a pair of shutout victories over the last week, downing rivals New York Red Bulls 2-0 last weekend before claiming a 1-0 road win against the New England Revolution on Wednesday.

NYCFC boasts an excellent record away from home, going 5-2-1 on their travels with at least two more road wins than any other team. The second-year club has conceded 31 goals in 2016, second most league-wide, but has shown signs of defensive improvement with a 272-minute shutout run that stands as the longest active streak in MLS. The Sky Blues are unbeaten in four straight road games dating back to mid-May, winning three and posting shutouts in their last two.

Heralded stars adorn the NYCFC roster and have played a central role in leading the team to the top of the East. Villa, a World Cup champion with Spain, leads MLS with 12 goals, while Italian World Cup champion Andrea Pirlo ranks among the top five in chances created. Former England international Frank Lampard missed the first two and a half months through injury, but has scored three goals in his last four appearances, including the game-winner in Wednesday’s triumph at New England. Another key contributor for NYCFC is winger Tommy McNamara, who has a team-high six assists to go with three goals.

Sporting Kansas City must cope with the absence of leading goal scorer Dom Dwyer, who will serve a one-game suspension Sunday due to caution accumulation. Three players are listed as questionable, as Nuno Coelho (thigh), Chance Myers (hamstring) and Paulo Nagamura (thigh) recover from recent injuries. Meanwhile, New York City FC will likely be without defender Ethan White (adductor strain) and forward Steven Mendoza (core injury).

In-game updates will be available online at SportingKC.com/gameon, on Twitter via @SKCGameday and through the club’s official mobile app Sporting KC Uphoria . All fans who participate in a pair of polls within the Uphoria app on Sunday will be entered to win tickets to Buzz Beach Ball 2016 and Sporting KC’s next home match vs. Seattle Sounders FC on July 24.

– Story from Sporting KC

Forsythe stymies T-Bones

The T-Bones didn’t have an answer for Sioux City starting pitcher Cody Forsythe as Kansas City dropped the series finale, 4-1, to the Explorers in front of 6,179 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark on Saturday night.

Both teams remained scoreless until the top of the third, when Sioux City got the first run of the night. Derrick Robinson led off the inning against starter Josh Tols (4-3) with a single to left. Matty Johnson followed with a home run down the left field line that was ruled foul initially, but then changed to fair by home plate umpire Mike Jarboe, giving Sioux City a 2-0 lead.

The Explorers added to their lead in the sixth. Kansas City reliever John Kovalik allowed a lead-off single to Tim Colwell and then walked Matt Koch. After a sacrifice bunt by Brendan Slattery and a walk to Derrick Robinson, Brett Zawacki relieved Kovalik and gave up a sacrifice fly to Johnson that gave Sioux City a 3-0 lead.

That’s all Forsythe needed. Forsythe faced one over the minimum through five innings and only three over the minimum through seven, before giving up a run in the eighth. Vladimir Frias got his first hit of the series as he singled to left, and advanced two bases on a wild pitch by Forsythe. Two outs later, Starlin Rodriguez tripled to the center field wall, scoring Frias and bringing the score to 4-1.

Forsythe (4-3) gave up four hits and walked three, with six strikeouts, in 8 innings. Connor Overton pitched a perfect ninth, recording his sixth save of the season.

Although they didn’t complete the sweep, the T-Bones have now four straight series.

Kansas City (22-27) is off Sunday before heading out for a 10-game, three-city roadtrip. The T-Bones will open with four games at Laredo, starting Monday night at 7:05. All of the action can be heard online at TBonesBaseball.com.

Story from Matt Fulks, T-Bones

Community calendar

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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, Julio 12 de 10-11 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

Child-adult relationship enhancement group planned
A Child-Adult Relationship Enrichment program in two parts will be held 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, July 11 and 18, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2200 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is for parents seeking to strengthen child-parent relationships and increase positive child behaviors. It is presented by Michelle Bertuglia-Haley, MSW, LSCSW, LCSW, child and family therapy team of Children’s Mercy. Certificates of attendance will be given out at the end of the second session. Reservations are required. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

ACT Raising Safe Kids program scheduled
The ACT Raising Safe Kids program will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on eight Mondays, July 11 through Aug. 29, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending will learn and use positive discipline, anger management and conflict resolution skills. The program will be presented by Heather Neds and Elizabeth Madeo. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

UG Commission to set maximum mill levy July 11
On Monday, July 11, after the 5 p.m. committee meetings on the fifth floor, the Unified Government Commission will set the maximum mill levy at a budget meeting.

Benefit concert planned July 11
Kansas City Cares: Evening of Entertainment to support Orlando’s victims and families will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Area musicians, singers, actors and dancers will donate their talents for this fundraiser. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $10. All donations go directly to the OneOrlando.org Fund. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/KC-Cares-Evening-of-Entertainment-2040742782817899/

Wyandotte County Fair to be July 12-16
The Wyandotte County Fair begins July 12 and runs through July 16 at 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kan. Hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event includes a carnival, arena events, entertainment, contests, animal exhibits and more. For more information, visit http://www.wycofair.com/.

Candidate forum planned July 12
A candidate forum, sponsored by Business West, neighborhood associations and Kansas City Kansas Community College, is planned at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Upper Jewell Building, KCKCC, 7250 State Ave. The forum is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Candidates for contested races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state representative, judge and district attorney have been invited. The primary election is Aug. 2. After a brief introduction by each candidate, there will be questions and answers from a panel of journalists and neighborhood leaders. It is not a debate format. After the forum, the candidate forum will be shown on the college’s community access channel. It is Channel 17 on Time Warner cable and Channel 146 on Google TV.

Leavenworth Road Association to meet July 12
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at 6 p.m. July 12 at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kan. After a potluck dinner and social hour at 6 p.m., there will be a meeting at 7 p.m. Fried chicken will be provided, and those attending may bring a side dish. Linda Wolford, manager of the West Wyandotte Branch Library, will speak.

Monthly Book Club to meet
A Monthly Book Club will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The book for July is “I Still Dream About You” by Fannie Flagg. Some books are available for club members. Call the office at 913-906-8990.

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.

Spirituality based journaling planned
Spirituality based journaling program will be presented from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 13 and Aug. 10, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. No special writing skills are needed; there is an emphasis on self-understanding. The program is presented by Pat Callaghan. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

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.

Program offered on depression July 14
A program on depression will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is presented by Stacy Davis. It is in partnership with Mental Health America.

Shepherd’s Center to hold Adventures in Learning program July 15
The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan., will hold an Adventures in Learning program on July 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 3333 Wood Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program begins with health screenings and fellowship at 9 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., a travelogue will be presented by Ed Shutt on Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Also from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sheriff Don Ash will speak. From 11 a.m. to noon, Ed Shutt will present “History of Baseball, part 2.” Also from 11 a.m. to noon, the Rev. Ken Nettling will offer words of inspiration. Lunch is pot luck at noon. Those attending may bring a dish to share. The Shepherd’s Center will provide meat, paper goods, coffee and water. A representative of the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s office will discuss how to watch out for scams. To make luncheon reservations, call the Shepherd’s Center office at 913-281-8908.

KCK school board to meet July 19
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 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.

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.

Public hearing planned on UG budget
A public hearing on the Unified Government budget has been scheduled following the 5 p.m. standing committee meetings on Monday, July 25, in the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. Besides the UG budget, the hearing will be on the CDBG, HOME and ESG budgets.

UG plans Commission meeting July 28
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, in the Commission Chambers, City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.

Night Out Against Crime to be Aug. 2
National Night Out Against Crime will be held from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the National Guard Armory, 18th and Ridge, Kansas City, Kan. There will be a “Remembering Our Fallen” special tribute honoring Detective Brad Lancaster given by Police Chief Terry Zeigler. The first 100 adults attending who belong to a registered neighborhood group will receive a free T-shirt. There will be informational booths and activities at the event.

Blood drive scheduled Aug. 24-25
The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 in the Hixson Atrium. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Blood drive scheduled Aug. 26
Chiropractic Health Center, Harding and Associates, 8437 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 in the parking lot. 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 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/.