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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 Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los martes, 7, 14 y 21 de febrero, 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. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.
Program offered on creating greeting cards
Participants will create greeting cards at a program from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Supplies for Valentine’s Day and other cards will be furnished. Carole Thrasher is the leader of the group. Space is limited. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.
Women’s Chamber to meet Feb. 8
The Kansas City, Kan., Women’s Chamber of Commerce will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Providence Medical Center, 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Dr. Prashanth Katrapati will speak about heart healthy tips and trends in heart disease for women. A panel will answer questions from the audience. On the panel will be Celia M. Duffett, Melanie J. Reed and Emily Ostrander. For more information, call 913-233-3305 or visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eds4yl0s9b558150&llr=hykkgckab.
‘Pretty Nails’ program offered
Appointments for a “Pretty Nails” program will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. In this program, nails will be shaped and painted by Ana Maria Price, volunteer. Those interested must call 913-906-8990 to schedule an appointment.
Attorney general to speak at Fairfax meeting
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is scheduled to speak at the Feb. 9 meeting of the Fairfax Industrial Association. The luncheon meeting will be at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Board of Public Utilities offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Schmidt plans to speak about current consumer scams and the fraud and abuse division. Tickets are $20 for FIA members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are due by 5 p.m. Feb. 7 to [email protected].
World War II aviator to speak Feb. 9
Charlie Warren, a Bonner Springs resident featured in the book, “Heroes in the Skies: American Aviators in World War II, will speak about his experiences to an open meeting of the Bonner Springs Historic Preservation Society at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kan.
Downtown Shareholders to meet Feb. 10
The Downtown Shareholders will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Board of Public Utilities offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Guest speakers will be Melissa Mundt, assistant county administrator of the Unified Government; and Alan Howze, chief knowledge officer. They will discuss the open data portal recently begun by the UG. For more information or reservations, call 913-371-0705.
Legislative forum to be Feb. 11 at library
The Johnson County League of Women Voters will sponsor a legislative forum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Main Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. All members of the Wyandotte County legislative delegation have been invited.
Support group offered for caregivers
A support group for caregivers will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The support group for men and women is offered Tuesdays. The facilitator is Jackie Tigges.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet Feb. 14
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet Feb. 14 at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kan. The potluck dinner and social time begins at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be David Mehlhaff, chief communications officer, Board of Public Utilities, who will speak about the HomeServe program.
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.
25th annual Black History and Scholarship Banquet planned Feb. 17-18
The 25th Black History and Scholarship Banquet will be held Feb. 17 and 18 in Kansas City, Kan. The host of the event is the Unified Government’s Black History Committee. The committee is a partner with the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library and Kansas City Kansas Community College to bring Jane Elliott, a lecturer and diversity trainer, to Kansas City, Kan., for the two-day event. Elliott will deliver two presentations during her two day stay in Kansas City, Kan. On Friday, Feb. 17, Elliott will deliver a two hour lecture from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the “Anatomy of Prejudice” at Memorial Hall located at 600 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. This event is free and open to the public. On Saturday, Feb. 18, Elliott will deliver the keynote message “Power, Perception, and Prejudice” during the Black History and Scholarship Banquet at the Jack Reardon Convention Center, at 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The two hour banquet starts at 6 p.m. Scholarships will be presented to local college students and there will be an award presentation to acknowledge a local black entrepreneur. Tickets for this event are $50. Contact Deasiray Norris at 913-573-5110 or [email protected] to purchase tickets. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/25th-annual-black-history-and-scholarship-banquet-planned-feb-17-18/.
Jazz on the Lake fundraiser planned Feb. 18
The Bonner Springs Library is gearing up for a biennial fundraiser featuring the Kicks Band, barbecue, and live and silent auctions. Jazz on the Lake will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Lake of the Forest Clubhouse, Bonner Springs. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave. Barbecued turkey, brisket and pork loin are on the menu. Casual sports attire may be worn. For more information, see http://bonnerlibrary.org/jazz-on-the-lake/ or call 913-441-2665.
UG to meet Feb. 23
The Unified Government Commission plans to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. A public hearing is scheduled on the revised 2017 and proposed 2018 budgets. There will be an opportunity for the public to comment on budget priorities and initiatives. There also will be the opportunity to comment on the 2017-2018 Community Development budget. An agenda may be posted at www.wycokck.org.
Drum Safari Puppet Show to be Feb. 25
The Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, will sponsor a Drum Safari Puppet Show at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Brandon Draper will present the interactive puppet show featuring South American animals whose names are set to rhythms. For more information, visit http://bonnerlibrary.org/holiday-puppet-show/.
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.
Eric Jerome Dickey to appear in KCK
Kansas City, Kan., Public Library will be the host for popular urban fiction author Eric Jerome Dickey as part of the tour for his latest book “Finding Gideon.” The event will take place at 2:30 p.m. April 29 at the Reardon Convention Center at 5th and Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Following a moderated question-and-answer session, Dickey will sign books. Books will be available for purchase and a limited number of free copies will be given away to the first to arrive. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to register at ejdkckpl.eventbrite.com. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, though registration is required to attend. Doors will open an hour prior to the start of the event.
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. Counseling is available in both English and Spanish. 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 closed Jan. 30 through March 4. For more 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/ccoqmuseum/.
