Month: September 2016
LA Galaxy visits Sporting KC on Sunday
The national spotlight will shine on Children’s Mercy Park Sunday when Sporting Kansas City (11-12-6, 39 points) plays host to the LA Galaxy (11-4-14, 47 points) at 1 p.m. on FOX and ESPN Deportes.
Playoff implications abound as the longtime MLS rivals square off for the third the third time this season, with fifth-place Sporting Kansas City hovering above the red line and second-place LA chasing a Supporters’ Shield title.
ESPN 99.3 FM and La Grande 1340 AM will air local radio broadcasts in Kansas City, while additional in-game updates can be found at SportingKC.com/gameon and through the Sporting KC Uphoria mobile app.
A limited number of tickets for Sunday’s high-profile clash are still available at Ticketmaster.com as Landon Donovan and the Galaxy look for their first win in Kansas City since 2007. The U.S. soccer legend made a shock return to LA last week, coming out of retirement after a two-year hiatus.
Sporting Kansas City’s final home game of September comes nine days after a bitter 3-3 draw against the Houston Dynamo at Children’s Mercy Park.
The hosts twice took the lead as Jacob Peterson, Roger Espinoza and Dom Dwyer found the back of the net, but Raul Rodriguez’s 94th-minute equalizer denied Peter Vermes’ men a club-record seventh straight home win. Sporting KC nonetheless remains fifth in the Western Conference table, one point ahead of the sixth-place Portland Timbers.
That leaves Vancouver, San Jose, Seattle and Houston currently on the wrong side of the red line with more than a month of regular season action still to play.
The Sporting Kansas City attack continues to be spurred by Peterson, Dwyer and Benny Feilhaber. Last Friday, Peterson became the third player in club history to score in four straight regular season home games, Feilhaber tallied his fourth assist in six games, and Dwyer netted his team-leading 13th goal of the season to move one shy of 50 career goals in the MLS regular season.
Five-time MLS Cup champion LA has rediscovered its scoring form, bagging seven goals over the last 180 minutes. Bruce Arena’s side battled Real Salt Lake to a pulsating 3-3 draw on Sept. 7 before cruising past Orlando City SC 4-2 last Sunday at StubHub Center, closing within four points of FC Dallas in the Supporters’ Shield race.
Forward Giovani dos Santos has been unplayable of late, recording five goals and three assists in his last three league appearances. The Mexican international netted twice against RSL and Orlando en route to landing MLS Player of the Week honors.
The Galaxy made further headlines last week when the club welcomed back Donovan, an iconic figure in American soccer who won six MLS Cups during a 14-year playing career between 2001-2014. The league’s all-time leading goal scorer (144) and assist man (136) has amassed 13 goals and 12 assists in 29 regular season appearances against Kansas City.
Two previous meetings between the clubs this season have resulted in draws. Dos Santos and Brad Davis traded first-half goals in a 1-1 tie on May 1 at Children’s Mercy Park before Sporting KC held LA to an MLS record-low one shot attempt in a scoreless stalemate on June 2 at StubHub Center. Vermes’ side dominated both matches, outshooting the Galaxy 32-5 over the two games while enjoying the lion’s share of possession.
Sporting Kansas City will be further encouraged by its recent form at Children’s Mercy Park, where the club has gone 6-0-1 in its previous seven league games. Conversely, LA has been as tough to beat as any side in MLS. The Galaxy have lost fewer matches than any other team and are 6-1-8 over their last 15 MLS fixtures, including a 2-1-4 road mark.
Thanks to its September scoring spurt, LA leads MLS with 1.69 goals per game – this despite ranking last with just 10.6 shot attempts per game.
Outshot in 16 straight league games between April and August, the Galaxy hang their hat on absorbing pressure and hitting opponents on the counter attack through the likes of dos Santos and Robbie Keane, who has eight goals in 2016 after notching at least 16 in each of the last four seasons.
Sunday marks the 58th regular season meeting between the MLS charter members. Sporting Kansas City has just one loss in its last five fixtures against LA (2-1-2) and is 4-0-4 at home since 2008. In addition, Sporting KC is the only team that Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena has a losing regular season record against in his heralded MLS coaching career (8-11-8).
Both teams will be without key contributors on Sunday. Sporting KC winger Graham Zusi is set to miss his third straight match with a calf strain, while Lawrence Olum (abdominal strain), Chance Myers (thigh strain) and Justin Mapp (calf strain) are also sidelined.
The Galaxy, meanwhile, could play their fourth straight game without influential midfielder Steven Gerrard. The 36-year-old Englishman is tied for the team lead with 11 assists but is questionable with a hamstring injury. Dynamic U.S. international forward Gyasi Zardes will miss the rest of the regular season after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot on Aug. 27.
– Story from Sporting KC
Community calendar
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Renaissance Festival continues
The Renaissance Festival continues on the weekends through Oct. 16, at 126th and State Avenue. For more information, see www.kcrenfest.com/.
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot production planned Sept. 17-18
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th, will present its Shakespeare in the Parking Lot production at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18. “Twelfth Night” will be this year’s production, and it is set in modern times at the Illyria Boarding School. Childish pranks, high school drama and love stories are all part of the production. The outdoor event is scheduled for the south lawn of the Alcott campus. Those attending should bring folding chairs or a blanket. A pre-show, “School Carnival,” will start at 2 p.m., with “Twelfth Night” at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 and a nonperishable food item for the Center of Hope Food Pantry. The Alcott is not ADA-accessible. For more information, visit www.alcottartscenter.org or call 913-233-2787.
Village West WineFest Sept. 17
The Village West WineFest will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, 94th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. The charity fundraiser is sold out, according to a website. For information, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-village-west-winefest-tickets-21363048453.
Leavenworth Road parade to be Sept. 18
The Leavenworth Road parade is planned at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. On the morning of the parade, the Knights of Columbus will serve a breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Davern Hall at Christ the King Catholic Church, 53rd and Leavenworth Road. The breakfast includes choice of eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. For more information, call 913-788-3988 or email [email protected].
Program on decluttering to be Sept. 19
“Live Free – Clean and Declutter” is the topic of a program from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will be presented by Chiquita Miller, in partnership with K-State Research and Extension. For more information or reservations, call 913-906-8990.
Program offered on raising safe kids
A program will be offered on raising safe kids on eight Mondays beginning Sept. 12 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. “ACT Raising Safe Kids” program will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays. It will cover positive discipline, anger management and conflict resolution skills. It will be presented by certified trainers, Heather Neds and Elizabeth Madeo. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Memory to be topic of program
The Master of Memory Series will be offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 20 and 27, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2200 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. It is a series for men and women created by Texas A&M Extension Service. Topics to be covered include memory strategies, nutrition and memory function, medications and memory, how medical conditions affect memory, and exercise for mind and body. Presenters will be Pat Callaghan, master food volunteer, KSU Research and Extension, and Lori Wuellner, Wyandotte County Extension agent. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
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 Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, Los Martes, 20, 27 de septiembre, 10-11 a.m.. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349. los martes, 1-2:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group for healthy relationships offered
A weekly group for healthy relationships, domestic violence education and support will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group is offered in partnership with Friends of Yates – Joyce Williams Shelter, facilitated by Chandra Green. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group offered for caregivers
A support group for caregivers, men and women, will meet 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, LSCSW. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Program offered on knitting and crocheting
A program on knitting, crocheting and quilting will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is for beginners as well as those who already know how to knit and crochet. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Workshop focuses on codependency
A Codependency Series will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 and 28, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The presenter will be Marla Looper, family interventionist, addictions counselor and recovery coach. The free workshop will discuss steps that people may take if they are struggling with boundaries in a relationship, having problems saying “no” to someone, or looking for mental and emotional clarity. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Program to discuss ‘Planning for Holidays’
“Planning for the Holidays” is the topic of a program on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. A light supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. The program is presented in partnership with Heartland Habitat for Humanity. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Workshop planned on cupcake decorating
“Cupcake Decorating by Sweet Ideas” will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Creative techniques for cupcake decorating will be covered. Rachel Van Stratton is the instructor. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Bishop Ward plans auction Sept. 24
Bishop Ward High School’s 38th annual auction will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, and will include a silent and live auction. Tickets are $60 per person and include food and entertainment. For more information, visit http://www.wardhigh.org/apps/pages/auction2016.
‘Stay Strong, Stay Healthy’ program offered
The “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” program will focus on improving the health and well-being of older adults. The goal of the program is to provide a safe, structured and effective strength training exercise program that targets strength, balance and flexibility. The program is sponsored by the K-State Research and Extension office in Wyandotte County along with the Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan. It will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 27 at the Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The dates of the program will include Sept. 27, Sept. 29, Oct. 4, Oct. 6, Oct. 11, Oct. 13, Oct. 18, Oct. 20, Oct. 25, Oct. 27, Nov. 1, Nov. 4, Nov. 8, Nov. 10, Nov. 15 and Nov. 17. For more information and registration, call 913-299-9300.
UG Commission to meet Sept. 29
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda should be posted a few days before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
Blood drive scheduled Sept. 30
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at Providence Medical Center, auditorium rooms, 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
30th anniversary celebration planned for Shepherd’s Center
The Kansas City, Kan., Shepherd’s Center will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Kansas City, Kan., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 4, at 7844 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit www.sckck.org or https://www.facebook.com/shepherdscenterkck/.
Quilt show to be Oct. 7-8
The Starlight Quilters Guild Quilt Show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Abdallah Shrine Temple, 5300 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. Admission is $4, and children under 12 are free.
Fairfax Festival planned Oct. 13
The Fairfax Festival is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Kaw Point Park, 1401 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, Kan. Music, food and games are planned. For more information, visit https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b3a42029a047b135d3fc3d1e3/files/2016_Ticket_Sales.02.pdf.
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/.