Month: December 2016

High fire danger continues today

High fire danger this afternoon (National Weather Service graphic)

Humidity will drop a bit lower than yesterday, minimizing between 25 to 35 percent across much of the area this afternoon, and bringing a return of high fire danger, according to the National Weather Service.

The southwest winds will be a little lighter at 15 to 20 mph, occasionally gusting to 25 to 30 mph, but still strong enough to result in high fire danger especially south of St. Joseph, Mo., the weather service said.

Cooler temperatures will lower the fire danger on Saturday, and quiet conditions are expected for the remainder of the weekend, according to the weather service.

Residents are discouraged from outdoor burning today, the weather service said.

Today’s forecast is a high near 53 with sunny skies, according to the weather service. A south southwest wind of 6 to 11 mph will increase to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon, gusting as high as 26 mph.

Tonight, expect a low of 34, with a south southwest wind of 7 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight, the weather service said.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 41, the weather service said. A west wind of 6 to 9 mph will become north in the afternoon.

Saturday night, New Year’s Eve, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 26, according to the weather service. A north wind of 5 mph will become calm.

On Sunday, New Year’s Day, it will be partly sunny with a high of 46, the weather service said. There will be a southeast wind of 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of rain after midnight, according to the weather service. The low will be around 40. Less than an inch of rain is forecast.

On Monday, there is a 60 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon, the weather service said. It will be cloudy with a high of 54.

Monday night, the low will be around 31 with mostly cloudy skies, the weather service said.

Tuesday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 36, according to the weather service. Tuesday night, the low will be around 15.

Wednesday, the high will be near 24 with partly sunny skies, the weather service said. Wednesday night, the low will be around 13.

Thursday, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 27, according to the weather service.

Community calendar

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Museum features Olde World Christmas
The Strawberry Hill Museum is featuring an Olde World Christmas, with tours of the museum decorated for the holidays available. Closed New Year’s weekend. For more information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

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, 3 de enero, 10-11 a.m., los martes, 10, 17, 24 de enero, 10 – 11 a.m. “El Nombre de Dios es Misericordia.” 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. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.

Keeler Women’s Center closed for holidays
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 for the holidays. The center will reopen Jan. 3.

Adult education enrollment opens at KCKCC
Kansas City Kansas Community College Adult Education Program will be holding enrollment for Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED and English-As-A-Second Language (ESL) morning classes beginning Jan. 3. Enrollment starts at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3. It is a three-day process and all three days are required attendance. ABE/GED enrollment will be held in lower CEB (Community Education Building) and ESL enrollment will be held in lower Flint on the main KCKCC campus, 7250 State Ave. On Jan. 9, there will be enrollment opportunities in the afternoon and evening for ABE/GED and ESL classes. The afternoon ABE/GED enrollment will begin at 1 p.m. in lower CEB. Evening enrollment will be held for ABE/GED in lower CEB and ESL in lower Flint, both starting at 5 p.m. A $50 enrollment fee is due at the time of enrollment. For more information about enrollment, call 913-288-7660.

NAACP to meet Jan. 3
The Kansas City, Kan., Branch NAACP executive and general membership meeting will be held Jan. 3 at the Bethany Medical Building, second floor room, 21 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend. The regular order of the executive and general membership business will be waived because of the ceremony for the installation of officers and Executive Committee members. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call the office at 913-281-7900 or visit the website at www.kansascityks-naacp.org or email [email protected].

Support group to meet Jan. 3
A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The facilitated support group is for family members who have recently or some time ago experienced a pregnancy loss or infant loss. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.

Remake broken jewelry
A program will be offered from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., on fixing broken pieces of jewelry. At the program, participants will learn to give the jewelry a new look or make something new from it. The facilitator is Jill Ellena. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.

BPU scheduled to meet Jan. 4
The Board of Public Utilities is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the BPU administrative offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The work session will be at 5 p.m., followed by the regular session at 6 p.m.

Women writers to meet Jan. 5
The women writers group will meet from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending should bring their journals, stories, poems and they will work with other writers to share, critique and improve their work. The new facilitator is Pat Callaghan. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.

Parenting Support Group to meet Jan. 5
A Parenting Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending will collaborate in finding ways to connect with their children and form strong bonds, and will share ways of building a strong foundation with their children. The facilitator is Matt Brandmeyer. Registration is required to 913-906-8990..

UG Ethics Commission to meet Jan. 5
The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Wyandotte County Courthouse, second floor, Division 18, in the old county commissioners’ chambers.

UG Commission scheduled to meet Jan. 5
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. A special session of the UG Commission is scheduled at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, to discuss What Works Cities and the Stabilization, Occupation and Revitalization (S.O.A.R.) program. The agenda for the 7 p.m. meeting is at www.wycokck.org.

Legislative delegation forum to be Jan. 5
The Wyandotte County Legislative Delegation will hold a community forum from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St, Kansas City, Kan. Residents may attend and hear about the upcoming Kansas legislative session, and ask questions. There will be a three-minute time limit on comments. The event is open to the public.

Blood drive planned Jan. 7 in Turner
Turner Recreation Commission Community plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Turner Recreation gym, 831 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

KCK school board scheduled to meet Jan. 10
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, in the board room of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan.

Program on financial wellness to be Jan. 11
A program on financial wellness will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. Learn how to track spending, set up a family budget, and develop a reasonable savings plan to meet emergencies and goals. This program is presented by K-State Research and Extension.

ServSafe course offered
ServSafe — Employee Food Handlers Course will be offered for anyone who works in food service or is interested in food service employment. The class is offered from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. The class is offered by the Wyandotte County Extension Office. For more information or registration, call 913-299-9300 or e-mail [email protected].

Sportscaster to discuss book Jan. 19
Kansas City sportscaster Danny Clinkscale, from WHB radio, will discuss his book, “Leaving Cancer for the Circus,” at a program at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. The book is about facing cancer and surgery in the same year while covering two World Series and going on a journey through the Midwest.

Class offers recipes for mixes
From homemade rubs to soup mixes, this class will provide recipes for a variety of mixes and tips on improving the nutritional content of your favorite mix. Location: Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The class will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 24. For reservations or more information call 913-906-8990.

Art and wine event planned
The Yellow Brick art and wine event will be held at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Happy Trees Painting Studio, 1219 Union, Kansas City, Mo. Those attending will receive step-by-step instructions on how to create a painting from the owner of Happy Trees Studio and enjoy light snacks and drinks, including wine. For more information, call 816-365-1953 or email [email protected].

Master Food Volunteer training to begin Feb. 15
The Master Food Volunteer Training Program will start Feb. 15. This program allows people with interests in food, cooking, and nutrition to take their expertise to a higher level while developing new avenues for helping in the community. The program is offered by the Wyandotte County Extension office. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 20. Call the office at 913-299-9300 for more information and to register.

Exercise program for older adults offered
“Stay Strong, Stay Healthy,” an 8-week exercise program for older adults, will be offered beginning April 4. The program targets strength, balance and flexibility. The program is held at the K-State Research and Extension office, 1216 N. 79th, Kansas City, Kan. The first program will be from 11 a.m. to noon April 4. Call 913-299-9300 for more information and registration.

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. Closed New Year’s weekend. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Call for information about special times for groups. 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. Grinter Place is closed for the winter. 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/.

Sportscaster to discuss his book at library program Jan. 19

WHB sportscaster Danny Clinkscale will discuss and sign his book, “Leaving Cancer for the Circus,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs.

Clinkscale tells the story of a year in his life that combines discovery, surgery, and treatment of cancer, covering two World Series, and embarking on a solo trip through the upper Midwest. It was, simply, a journey at the conclusion of a journey.

In “Leaving Cancer for the Circus,” Clinkscale takes the reader through the struggles of his radiation treatment, its side effects, and the changes it made to his life. Throughout the ordeal, Clinkscale worked on-air, and it was during this time that he conceptualized his plan and goal of taking a trip after his health began to normalize.

The solo trip is the heart of the story — tales of small towns, beautiful vistas, and the people and places he encountered on the way. Woven into the narrative are reminiscences of a long career in broadcasting, as well as biographical chapters highlighting important events that shaped his full life, a life forever altered by cancer.

Despite the serious nature of the inspiration for the story, “Leaving Cancer” is mostly an upbeat and sometimes humorous account of many places and times. It is also, at its heart, a love story, detailing the author’s faith that his wife would understand his whimsy.

Danny Clinkscale is an award-winning sports broadcaster who fills various hosting and reporting roles at 810 WHB in Kansas City. He is a co-host on the highly-rated “Between the Lines” afternoon drive show, hosts “Baseball Tonight,” “College Football Gameday,” co-host of Kansas City Chiefs postgame coverage, and is the station’s main traveling reporter covering events such as the Super Bowl, Final Four, Baseball All-Star game, MLB playoffs, and World Series.

He also has been a play-by-play announcer at the Division I level in hockey and basketball, MLS soccer, the Baseball Hall of Fame game, and many other sporting events and venues. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Clinkscale resides in Shawnee, Kan. “Leaving Cancer for the Circus is his first book.”

The Bonner Springs Library, is online at www.bonnerlibrary.org, telephone 913-441-2665.