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Community calendar

The Wyandotte Daily News is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] or [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call the sponsoring organization to see if the event will be held.

Live at the Legends summer concert to be July 2
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 July 2, Fast Times will present live 1980s rock music.

T-Bones to play against St. Paul July 2
The Kansas City T-Bones (17-24) are scheduled to continue their three-game series against St. Paul Saints (28-14) on Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Post-game fireworks are planned. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618. For more information, visit tbonesbaseball.com/.

Sporting KC scheduled to play Columbus on Sunday in KCK
Sporting Kansas City (6-8-4, 22 points) will play Columbus Crew SC (3-5-7, 16 points) in a nationally televised contest at Children’s Mercy Park on Sunday in Kansas City, Kan. The match will kick off at 6 p.m. Sunday with live broadcasts on FS1, FOX Deportes, Sports Radio 810 WHB and La Grande 1340 AM. Supporters can secure tickets for the interconference match at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 888-4KC-GOAL

Community fireworks event planned Sunday night at Pierson Park
A free public fireworks display sponsored by the Unified Government and Turner Recreation Commission is scheduled at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Pierson Park, 1800 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. A professional crew will conduct the fireworks display. No personal fireworks are allowed in the park. Those attending may bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Keeler Women’s Center to be closed July 4
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will be closed for the holiday on July 4.

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

Women’s heart health to be topic of July 5 program
Women’s heart health will be the topic of a program from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. In partnership with Mercy and Truth, Dr. Alex Kieu will share information about heart health and how it differs for women. For more information or reservations, call 913-906-8990.

Workshop planned on garden insects
A workshop on insects in the garden will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Rosedale Development Association, 1403 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. Common insects found in this area will be discussed, and there will be a discussion on how to control insects. After starting at 1403 Southwest Blvd., the group attending the workshop will walk to the Early Street Garden. The workshop is free and open to the public. To make a reservation, call 913-677-5097 or email [email protected].

NAACP to meet July 5
The Kansas City, Kan., Branch NAACP will meet on Tuesday, July 5, at the Bethany Medical Building, second floor meeting room, 21 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kan. The executive meeting will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the general membership meeting at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Renee Henry, candidate for judge, and Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore, D-36th Dist., are scheduled to speak, along with other candidates present, as time permits. The Women in NAACP committee is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. in the same place. For further information, call 913-281-7900, or fax 913-281-7847.

Support group to meet July 5
The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. It is a facilitated support group for family who have recently or some time ago, experienced the loss of miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. For more information or reservations, call 913-906-8990.

BPU to meet July 6
The Board of Public Utilities will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at the BPU offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The work session begins at 5 p.m. and the regular meeting at 6 p.m. On the agenda for the work session is a board update and general manager update; and a project bond update. On the agenda for the regular session are a visitors time; financial reports for April and May; board comments; general manager comments; and a closed executive session.

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.

Women writers group to meet July 7
A women writers group will meet from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City Kan. Those attending may bring their journals, stories and poems and work with other writers to share, critique and improve. For more information or reservations, call 913-906-8990.

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. The regular UG Commission meeting is expected to be at 7 p.m. July 7.

Strawberry Hill Museum plans rummage sale
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., plans a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 9. Vendors may call 913-371-3264 for more information about reserving a table.

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/

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.

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.

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/.

Kickham’s strong outing leads T-Bones to victory

An impressive eight-inning outing by Mike Kickham lifted the T-Bones past the St. Paul Saints, 5-1, Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan..

Kickham (1-0) kept the Saints’ bats quiet in his second start for Kansas City, striking out six batters and giving up only two hits and three walks.

After four-plus scoreless innings, three straight hits gave the T-Bones a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth to the delight of the 4,778 in attendance. Brett Wiley led off the inning with a single before Jimmy Mojica, who signed a few hours before the game, doubled to center field. Dalton Wheat brought in both runners with a double that hit third base and scooted into left.

The T-Bones scored three additional runs in the next four innings, thanks largely to two solo home runs from Anthony Gallas, who came off the disabled list earlier in the day.

The Saints scored their lone run on T-Bones reliever Aaron Baker in the ninth inning with a sacrifice fly by Angelo Songco scoring Breland Almadova, who reached on a one-out single.

St. Paul pitcher Eric Veglahn (0-2) gave up eight hits and three runs in 7 innings in his first professional start.

The T-Bones (17-24) are scheduled to continue their three-game series against St. Paul (28-14) on Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. A fireworks display has been scheduled after the game. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

– Story from T-Bones

Under KCK ordinance, today is the first day that fireworks can be discharged

Fireworks can be sold at stands in Kansas City, Kan., from Wednesday, June 29, through July 4, and they can be legally discharged between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. July 2-4, according to a city ordinance.

The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department is offering cautions and safety tips in the hope that residents will have a safe and happy Fourth of July.

Deputy Fire Chief John W. Zimbelman said the biggest challenge from fireworks faced by firefighters every year is the unsupervised use of fireworks by children.

Sometimes parents buy fireworks for kids and then don’t supervise them, he said. Children need to be supervised and shown the proper way to handle fireworks, he said. Parents need to be present and available if there is an emergency. There should be a bucket of water or garden hose ready nearby.

There are correct ways and incorrect ways to discharge fireworks. For example, the correct way to light a firecracker is to lay it down on the ground and use a punk to light it, standing away from the firecracker.

Fireworks stands

This year, there are 47 licensed fireworks stands in the city of Kansas City, Kan., Zimbelman said. The fireworks stands can sell only what is legal in Kansas City, Kan.

Fireworks such as bottle rockets and any propelled object with a fin or stick are illegal, he said.

The Fire Department inspects the fireworks stands here every day, checking the inventory to see if they comply with the ordinance, he said. If illegal fireworks are found, they are removed. Also, the stands are not allowed to sell to minors, he added.

Zimbelman said violations of the fireworks ordinance are a matter for the Police Department to enforce, and individuals may call the police with information about violations.

Safe alternatives to shooting fireworks at home

The safe alternatives to shooting fireworks yourselves include attending community events. Several are held throughout Greater Kansas City, and a couple are in Kansas City, Kan.

Turner community fireworks event: A free public fireworks display sponsored by the Unified Government and Turner Recreation Commission will be held at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Pierson Park, 1800 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. A professional crew will conduct the fireworks display. No personal fireworks are allowed in the park. Those attending may bring blankets and lawn chairs.

T-Bones fireworks: The T-Bones baseball team will have post-game fireworks displays after the games at 7:05 p.m. July 2 and July 3 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. There is a charge to attend the game. On July 3, there is also a scheduled flyover by the Kansas Air National Guard. There are no fireworks scheduled Friday, July 1, at the 7:05 p.m. game, but there is an appearance scheduled that night by the Falcon skydiving team.

Fireworks safety tips

Zimbelman sent out these tips to help residents keep safe:

• Purchase fireworks from reliable sources, never discharge homemade or illegal fireworks.

• Have a responsible adult in charge and never give fireworks to children.

• Prepare a safe environment outdoors for shooting off fireworks by selecting an area clear of other fireworks, combustible materials like dried wood or grass, buildings, and other people.

• Have water readily available such as a garden hose and a bucket of water.

• Always read and follow label directions for the safe discharge of fireworks. Fireworks users should wear tight clothing to avoid accidental contact with sparks and use eye protection when handling and lighting fireworks.

• Light fireworks one at a time and wait until it discharges, never attempt to re-light a device that did not discharge the first time it was lit.

• Do not throw or point fireworks at people or animals. Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers

• Dispose of spent fireworks properly when you are done by soaking them in water before putting them in a trash can

If you get burned from fireworks, remember the do’s and don’ts of burn care, according to fire officials. If the injury is severe, call 911 immediately for emergency medical care.

Cool a burn by flushing with water.

Cover the burn with a dry, clean covering.

Keep the victim comfortable and from becoming chilled or overheated.

Do Not

Apply ice directly to any burn.

Touch a burn with anything except a clean covering.

Remove pieces of cloth that stick to the burned area.

Break blisters or use any kind of ointment on a severe burn.

KCK, Bonner Springs and Edwardsville ordinances

Kansas City, Kan., Bonner Springs and Edwardsville all have fireworks ordinances, which are similar in the items that are prohibited.

To see these ordinances, visit:

KCK: https://www.municode.com/library/ks/wyandotte_county_-_unified_government/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH15FIPRPR

Bonner Springs: http://www.bonnersprings.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=468

Edwardsville: http://www.edwardsvilleks.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/57

To see a story about Edwardsville fireworks rules, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/edwardsville-releases-fireworks-rules/