Month: June 2017

T-Bones drop series finale, 8-3

On a breezy Saturday evening, the Kansas City T-Bones were unable to sweep the series against the St. Paul Saints in front of 6,106 fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, with a final score of 8-3.

After two scoreless innings, the Saints’ Breland Almadova hit an RBI single scoring Jon Kristofferson off starting T-Bones’ pitcher, Gabe Perez (2-1), giving them a 1-0 lead in the third.

The T-Bones didn’t have an answer in the bottom of the third and the Saints just kept on rolling in the fourth.

Tony Thomas hit a two-run homer, scoring Anthony Gallas, to push the lead 3-0. Maxx Garrett followed up two batters later with a solo home run. Tanner Vavra hit a single to left field, later scoring off of another single to left field from Almadova making the score 5-0.

The T-Bones finally kicked into gear in the home half of the fourth, with a single from designated hitter Kevin Keyes followed by a two-run home run from Zach Walters. Chantz Mack then hit an RBI single to score Joe Jackson, cutting the lead to 5-3.

A double RBI from St. Paul’s Danny Oh scored Vavra in the top of sixth off KC’s Myles Smith (0-2), before scoring himself following an error on T-Bones’ shortstop Eddie Newton. A single from Anthony Gallas scored Almadova, making the final score 8-3.

The T-Bones struggled to overcome the lead after falling behind so early. John Straka (3-2) secured the win for St. Paul, while Gabe Perez recorded his first loss of the season for Kansas City.

“We fell behind. Then we struggled back, scored three, [St. Paul] got five, then when we went to the bullpen we gave up another three. So, we were playing catch up the whole time. We were doing too much, prevented us from getting back in the game,” manager Joe Calfapietra said.

No games are scheduled Sunday for the T-Bones. The T-Bones will travel to Wichita for their second road trip of the season. They will return to CommunityAmerica Ballpark on June 16 for a three-game series against Salina to kick off a 10-game homestand.

Tickets to home games are available online, by calling 913-328-5618 or by visiting in person the Providence Medical Center Box Office.

– Story from T-Bones

Faith news

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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, is planning a Corpus Christi Procession at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18. It will begin with a Holy Hour at 1 p.m. at the church, and after the procession at 2 p.m., a benediction will be offered.

Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., plans a Sloppy Joe dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Davern Hall at the church. The cost will be $6 for two sloppy Joes, plus drink and dessert.

Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month, and at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the other Sundays, and Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The church website is http://judsonbaptistchurchkck.com/.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, plans a Community Blood Service blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. June 19 at the church classrooms. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

The Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas, plan a benefit barbecue contest June 16 and 17. For details, visit www.shkofcbbq.weebly.com.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., is planning a Vacation Bible School June 22 and 23.

St. Patrick Catholic Church will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 6 p.m. July 10 in the parish center, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the second Sunday in Pentecost at 10 a.m. June 18. The Rev. Tom Baker, the director of spiritual care for Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, will be the guest clergyman. The service in Spanish will be at 1 p.m. Vacation church school for children ages 5 through 12, will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, June 19, through Thursday, June 22.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan., plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 20 in the church Fellowship Hall. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Community calendar

The Wyandotte Daily news is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [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 before you go to see if the event is still planned.

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, 27 de junio, 10-11:30 a.m.; La Hora Financiera con Brenda Mortell, Cada Segundo Jueves del mes, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Hacia un Desarrollo de Una Autoestima Saludable, No. 1, Claudia Perez Velasco, LAP, Martes, 13, 20 de Junio (serie de cuatro sesiones), 10 a.m. – 11:30 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 more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Violin concert planned Sunday, June 11
Matthew Bennett, concert violinist, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. It is a benefit for the Alcott Arts Center. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit https://www.alcottartscenter.org/ or call 913-233-2787. The Alcott is not ADA accessible.

Candidate to hold fundraiser June 13
A meet and greet, and fundraiser for Sarah Kremer, a candidate for Unified Government Commission, 5th District, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at The Dotte Spot, 8123 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. Kremer will be available to answer questions about her campaign, listen to concerns, and volunteers will be signed up.

Nine free concerts to be offered this summer at Legends Outlets
The Legends Outlets will continue its free outdoor concert series, Legends Live, on Saturday evenings this summer. Some of the performers will be local bands. The concert series will include nine performances from 5 to 7 p.m. June 10 through Aug. 5 at the Civic Courtyard Fountain at The Legends Outlets, according to a spokesman. A range of styles, including popular music, classic rock, rock alternative, rhythm and blues, country hits and selections from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and today will be featured. The concert series will end Aug. 5 with a family friendly performance tied to Legends Outlets’ Back-to-School event featuring children’s music, giveaways and activities. The Legends concerts are held near the fountain, near the Legends 14 Theatre, at 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. The Legends Live concert schedule includes:
June 17: J Love Band: Energetic funk and blues band playing classic soul, jazz and R&B music from legendary artists.
June 24: Run With It: Powerhouse trio built on a foundation of funk playing pop-rock hits from the 1980s to now.
July 1: The Zeros: Kansas City’s premier 1980s tribute band playing new wave hit songs.
July 8: Rusty Laffoon: Soulful country band with high energy and strong vocals covering favorite country rock hits.
July 15: Perpetual Change: Rock band playing hits from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, as well as a few original songs.
July 22: Rattle and Hum: Kansas City’s premier U2 tribute band covering hits from the 1980s to current.
July 29: Big Time Grain Company: Kansas City’s premier country western and country rock band performing crowd favorites from many artists.
Aug. 5: Mr. Stinky Feet and The Hiccups (family night): Award-winning kid rocker Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” and his band, The Hiccups, performing popular children’s music.

Blood drive planned June 12
Earp Distribution, 2730 S. 98th St., will hold a Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 12. For more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Public hearing planned June 12 on inmate re-entry housing location
A public hearing is scheduled Monday, June 12, on a special use permit for a federal residential re-entry program housing 85 persons in transitional housing at 925 Sunshine Road in the Fairfax area of Kansas City, Kansas. The hearing will be at 6:30 p.m. June 12 before the City Planning Commission at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Book club to meet June 13
A Monthly Book Club will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The book is “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly. Some books will be available for club members upon request to the office. For reservations, call 913-906-8990.

Mental health first-aid courses offered June 13-14 and 15-16
Training to identify and help someone experiencing a mental health crisis will be held June 13-14 and June 15-16 at the Public School Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. The Mental Health First-Aid courses are offered by Wyandot Center, a Wyandotte County-based nonprofit providing mental health services to children and adults. Courses will show how to recognize symptoms of mental illness, including depression, anxiety, trauma, talk of suicide, psychosis and substance abuse. Training includes a five-step plan to help someone developing a mental health concern. The youth version course will be held June 14. The adult version is June 15-16. Continuing education credits are available to health care professionals. There is a $50 training fee per person. Scholarships are available. The course can be used to become certified as a Mental Health First Aider. One in 10 in Wyandotte County has a serious mental illness (SMI), according to the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City. About 40 percent of these cases go untreated. Untreated SMI is associated with seven suicides, 1,100 incarcerations and 1,500 unemployed adults annually in the county, foundation research shows. The foundation estimates there are approximately 9,600 cases of untreated SMI in Wyandotte County. For details contact Beth Yoder Stein, Wyandot Center, at [email protected] or 91-328-4633.

Leavenworth Road Association to meet June 13
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at 6 p.m. June 13 at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kansas, for dinner and a meeting. Chicken wings will be the main dish supplied at the potluck dinner. Those attending will bring a side dish. The guest speaker will be Mike Connor, former director of the Wyandotte County parks and recreation. He is retired, and will present his research about the history of Wyandotte County Lake.

Card-making program offered
A card-making program is planned from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Carole Thrasher leads the program. Supplies are provided and space is limited. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.

Mayor to speak at Women’s Chamber meeting
Mayor Mark Holland is the guest speaker at the Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce membership meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St. He will talk about current politics, and also about news from the Unified Government. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the lunch begins at noon. The cost of lunch for members is $20, and for nonmembers, $25. To make a reservation, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hykkgckab&oeidk=a07ee8b49af2c1c403c. For more information, email [email protected] or call 913-233-3305.

Keeler Women’s Center to benefit from special event
Keeler Women’s Center will benefit from a special event from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Pryde’s of Westport, 115 Westport Road, Kansas City, Mo. Twenty percent of all sales then will be donated to the Keeler center.

Draw an icon at program June 15
Inspired by historical art, participants in a program on June 15 will draw and then paint their own religious icons. The program is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15, and also meets July 6 and July 20. Mary Donovan is the facilitator of the program. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.

UG Commission may meet June 15
The Unified Government Commission may meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Blood drive planned
Hollywood Casino, Studio A and B, 777 Hollywood Casino Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas, plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2 to 6 pm. June 16. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Concert planned June 17
The Funk Fest concert is planned at 6:30 p.m. June 17 at Providence Medical Center amphitheater, 130th and State Avenue. Featured are Keith Sweat, Bel Biv Devoe, Guy featuring Teddy Riley, Doug E. Fresh, SWV, En Vogue, DJ Traci Steel and others. For more information, visit http://providenceamp.com/events/
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Historical society to meet June 25
The quarterly meeting of the Wyandotte County Historical Society will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at the Wyandotte County Historical Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, Kan. The speaker will be Dan Desko, and the topic will be the construction of the B-25 bomber at a Kansas City, Kansas, plant.

Blood drive planned July 6
AT&T Mobility, 10620 Parallel Parkway, will hold a Red Cross blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 6. For more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Counseling available
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., offers counseling services available in English and Spanish. Nothing is billed; donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to 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., has events scheduled. 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. 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/.