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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel, plans the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. Holy Thursday, March 29, in Spanish. There will be adoration prayer at Blessed Sacrament from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. March 29. The Passion of the Lord will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Good Friday, March 30, at Blessed Sacrament in English. The Living Way of the Cross will be held at 6 p.m. March 30 in Blessed Sacrament’s parking lot, in Spanish. The Passion of the Lord will be celebrated at 7 p.m. March 30 at Blessed Sacrament, in Spanish. The Easter Vigil in Spanish will begin at 8 p.m. on Holy Saturday, March 31, with the Easter fire outside the south doors at Blessed Sacrament. On Easter Sunday, April 1, Masses will be at 8 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m., with the 9:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish.

Christ the King Church, 53rd and Leavenworth Road, will hold the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. Holy Thursday, March 29, followed by adoration prayer from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the church. The Passion of the Lord will be held at 7 p.m. Good Friday, March 30. At 1 p.m. on Holy Saturday, March 31, will be the blessing of Easter food at Christ the King. The Easter Vigil will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, with the Easter fire outside the north doors of Christ the King. Easter Sunday, April 1, Masses will be at 9:30 a.m. in English and at 1 p.m. in Spanish.

Fellowship Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 8844 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Easter worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 1. The Rev. Warrick M. Graves is pastor. All are welcome.

Metro Lutheran Ministry has launched a fight against hunger in the Kansas City area through March 31. MLM’s food pantries in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Mo., and the Northland help hundreds of people supplement their existing grocery budgets. Families and individuals are provided with about 20 meals a week. MLM is asking the community to help raise $140,000 to fully fund all three emergency food pantries for the next 12 months. Each dollar given between now and March 31 will be doubled, thanks to a matching gift from Blessings Abound Thrift Store in Overland Park. MLM’s food pantry in Wyandotte County is on the campus of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. For more information or to contribute, visit www.mlmkc.org.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 1; an Easter Play at 8:30 a.m. April 1; and morning worship at 9:50 a.m. Easter, April 1. The community is welcome to attend. Pastor Ricky D. Turner will lead the service. For more information, visit www.ormbc.org or call 913-788-5657.

Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic Church, 8th and Quindaro, will hold Easter Sunday, April 1, Mass at 11 a.m.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 23 in the church classrooms. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 94th and State Avenue, plans a Holy Thursday, March 29, Mass at 7 p.m., followed by adoration until 10 p.m. On Good Friday, March 30, there will be Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. followed by the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 7 p.m. On Holy Saturday, March 31, the blessing of food will be at 2 p.m., and the Easter Vigil will be at 8 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 1, Mass is scheduled at 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m. in English; at 12:45 p.m. in Spanish; and at 2:30 p.m. in Burmese.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will conduct Holy Week services. The Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. March 29. The Good Friday service will be at 7 p.m. March 30. A Hallelujah Parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, followed by an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. A Festival Eucharist will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 1.

Welborn Baptist Church, 3146 N. 51st, will hold a revival at 7 p.m. March 28-30. The speaker will be Dr. Jim Anderson.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 27 in the Fellowship Hall. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

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Community calendar

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Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, offers programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los martes, 27 de marzo, 10-11:30 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 and registration, call 913-906-8990.

Support group to meet March 26
A Loss and Healing Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is for those who have suffered a recent loss. The group is facilitated by Sister Barb Conroy, OSB. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

KCK school board to meet March 26
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, March 26 in the third floor board room of the district’s Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The agenda includes work on the budget with overview and planning for the public libraries, consideration of the request for qualifications for a construction manager at-risk for the new centralized kitchen, and meeting with consultants from Ray and Associates to discuss a timeline and strategy for the superintendent search, in addition to regular business. The agenda is online at https://www.boarddocs.com/ks/kckps/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.

Book sale to be March 27-29
The “My Shelf to Yours” book sale will be from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 27 and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 and March 29 in Room 2325 on the lower level of the Jewell Building on the Kansas City Kansas Community College campus, 7250 State Ave. Proceeds will benefit the student scholarship fund. All books will be $1 or seven books for $5. The funds are used to distribute scholarships for textbooks and tuition to students who have a financial need,

Author to speak March 27 at library
Lewis Diuguid, author of “Our Fathers: Making Black Men,” will speak at the Next Chapter Kansas City Forum at 6 p.m. March 27 at the West Wyandotte Branch of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. Diuguid, a St. Louis native, worked for the Kansas City Star from 1977 through 2016. He will speak about his book and present suggestions for writing a memoir. His book, published in 2017, received the Philip C. Chinn Book Award from the National Association for Multicultural Education at its international conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cookie decorating program offered March 27
A cookie decorating program will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Rachel Van Stratton is the instructor. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Parenting support group to meet March 27
A parenting support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending will learn how to work with their children and grow in healthy relationships. The group is facilitated by Marqueia Watson. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Create beaded jewelry at March 29 program
Those attending a program from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., will create their own piece of jewelry, including beaded jewelry. All supplies will be provided. The program is facilitated by Jill Ellena Winters. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

KCK schools to hold public ‘listening tour’ March 31
Members of the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education will meet the district’s parents, students and community in a public listening tour. The board will listen to what is important to parents, students and the community concerning the Kansas City, Kansas, Public School district. The listening tours will be a chance for the board to hear first-hand about important opportunities that could help inform future board priorities, a spokesman said. It also gives parents, students and the community a chance to meet new members of the board. Some listening tour programs have already been held. Remaining listening tour dates include:
• Saturday, March 31: 1 to 3 p.m. at Washington High School, 7340 Leavenworth Road
• Tuesday, April 3: 10 a.m. to noon at the Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St.
Those unable to attend in person, can engage with the board by sharing their comments or questions during a YouTube Live event on the school district’s page: www.YouTube.com/KCKPSTV.

Keeler Center to be closed April 2
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., will be closed Monday, April 2.

Workshop offered on how to write a resume
A workshop on how to write a resume is planned from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kansas. The GoodWorks Career Resource Center at GoodWill, Mental Health America, Design Benefits Group and the Bonner Springs Library are joining together to offer 12 weeks of job-finding workshops on Wednesdays at the library. For questions or to pre-register, call 816-223-9409.

UG Ethics Commission to meet April 5
The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Wyandotte County Courthouse, second floor, Division 18, the old county commissioners’ chambers, 710 N. 10th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

UG Commission to meet April 5
The Unified Government Commission is planning to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Commission Chamber, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Planning and zoning items are expected to be on the agenda, along with other items. An agenda may be posted in advance of the meeting at www.wycokck.org.

Grinter Friends taco dinner to be April 7
Grinter Place Friends will hold a Tacos N More fund-raising dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 7 at the Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Tacos, nachos, dinners, drinks and dessert will be available for purchase. A meal of two tacos, refried beans, rice, chips and a drink will be $6.50. A meal of three tacos, refried beans, rice, chips and a drink will be $8. Individual tacos will be $2 each, and nachos will be $1.50 each. Dessert will be available for $1.50. There also will be a raffle for a cooler full of barbecue, with three gift cards from local barbecue restaurants, with a $350 value. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. For more information, call 913-334-2500.

Grinter Jamboree to be April 10
The Grinter Jamboree will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The MP3 Band will perform country music, with guest Donna Hensley. Admission is $5. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 913-481-3527.

Jazz cabaret to be April 12
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Jazz Cabaret is at 6 p.m. April 12 in Upper Jewell on the KCKCC main campus, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Tickets are $25 and $15 for children. Tickets are $10 after 7:30 p.m. Children 10 years old and younger are free. The cabaret will feature the KCKCC Blue Devil Jazz Ensemble (directed by Jim Mair), the KCKCC Latin Jazz Ensemble (directed by Justin Binek), the college’s three vocal jazz ensembles (Vocal Lab, Fusion and The Standard, all directed by John Stafford) and the KC Latin All-Stars, who will be playing at 7:30 p.m. The first half of the show will feature the student ensembles in performance with a catered taco dinner and drink options of beer, wine or non-alcoholic cocktails. The second half of the production will feature the KC Latin All-Stars who will provide music for everyone to dance. The event is sponsored by the KCKCC Music Club, with help from the KCKCC Intercultural Center, the Art Department, the Tech-Theatre Department, Media Services, Building and Grounds and the Division of Art and Humanities. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact John Stafford at 913-288-7137 or email at [email protected].

KCKCC awards and scholarship event planned April 21
The Mid-America Education Hall of Fame Awards and Scholarship Event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The annual event is the signature initiative of the Kansas City Kansas Community College Foundation, raising over $100,000 in 2017 to support student scholarships. The event will include a student art show, silent auction, student jazz performance, dinner and awards program. For more information, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jfwtcnmab&oeidk=a07eet196g932877f2a.

Registration open for Blue Devil 5K and Kids Trot May 5
The 2018 Blue Devil 5K and Kids Trot will be May 5 at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The Blue Devil 5K, which is in its 14th year, is at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 5. The course winds through the KCKCC campus on the roads, walking paths and sidewalks. The Kids Trot follows at 9 a.m. and is geared toward children 11-years and younger. Childcare volunteers will provide activities for the children from 7:30 to 9 a.m., so parents can participate in the run-walk. Registration for the 5K is $20 per person through March 31. The Kids Trot is $10. Registration for both the Blue Devil 5K and the Kid’s Trot includes a T-shirt, Finisher’s Medal, Goodie Bag and an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast following the event. About 200 people participated in the 5K and Kids Trot in 2017. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers. In addition, the winner of each age group will receive an award and a prize. Children in the Kids Trot will run in heats based on age groups. Distances will range from 25 meters to one-quarter of a mile. No strollers are allowed. For more information about the Blue Devil 5K Run/Walk and Kids Trot, visit www.kckcc.edu/campus-life/health-rec/WFC/blue-devil-fun-run-walk. Information is also available by calling the KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center at 913-288-7610. For information on how to volunteer for the Blue Devil 5K Run-Walk and Kids Trot, call 913-288-7370.

Counseling offered
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., is offering individual and couples counseling to women and men who might not otherwise be able to afford counseling. Counseling services are available in 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
For information about the Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.

Strawberry Hill Museum
For information about The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, call 913-371-3264 or visit 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. 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/.

Two-week closure planned of four-block portion of Leavenworth Road

A two-week closure from 55th to 59th and Leavenworth Road has area merchants concerned. Happy Foods North grocery at 55th and Leavenworth Road is one business that could be affected.

by Mary Rupert

Businesses on Leavenworth Road from 55th to 59th Street will be trying to let their customers know they are still in business when the road is closed for two weeks from April 2 to 17.

“I’m sure it’s going to affect us here, but hopefully our customers will have a detour and will find a way to get here, because we’ll have some great bargains,” said O.J. Shipman of Happy Foods North, 5420 Leavenworth Road.

The grocery store is on the northeast corner of 55th and Leavenworth Road, in an area that will be open to traffic from the east and south, and customers who are coming from the west will have to take a detour.

Storm sewer construction will take place during the two-week period, and Leavenworth Road from 59th to 55th will be closed to through traffic, according to the UG newsletter. There will be access for homes and for businesses, but through traffic should use the detour, according to the newsletter.

The detour diverts traffic to Parallel Parkway and then back to Leavenworth Road.

Shipman said they will try to post the Unified Government’s detour map online on their website, and also at the store. Probably not everyone will need a detour map, he agreed, with some customers taking Georgia Avenue instead.

“People that are local in the area know all the different back roads to cut through,” Shipman said.

“It’s been challenging already on Leavenworth Road, hopefully our customers will be patient with us and live through it,” Shipman said.

Access is important for retail businesses and restaurants. In a grocery store business like his, you can’t get by on five or 10 customers a day, he noted. They need lots of customers in order to make payments, wages and utilities.

According to Lou Braswell, executive director of the Leavenworth Road Association, merchants in the four-block area weren’t notified of the exact date of the two-week closure until this past Monday, and some thought they should have had more advance warning. Originally, they received a message that the road might be closed sometime in March, she said.

Electronic signs have been posted at 71st and 47th alerting motorists of the closure.

An electronic sign near 71st and Leavenworth Road has been posted to alert motorists to a road closure between 55th and 59th Street for two weeks in April.

Some of the businesses between 55th and 59th are Sonic Drive-in restaurant at 5545 Leavenworth Road and Mama Lily’s at 5512 Leavenworth Road. Another restaurant, Church’s Chicken, 5501 Leavenworth Road, is on the southwest side of 55th and Leavenworth Road, and has access to 55th. There are also service stations in the five-block area.

Sunset Plaza is on the west side of the 59th Street closure, where Leavenworth Road will be open.

“I tell the merchants, just smile and put your stress smile on, and remember we’ve waited a long time for Leavenworth Road to be updated, like Parallel and State,” Braswell said. “You take the good with the bad and it’s going to get better.”

Most of the Leavenworth Road construction project should be completed by September 2019 or several months before then if there is good weather, according to the UG newsletter.