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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: Salud Creacion, con Shawnee Mission Medical Center, los martes, 15, 22 & 29 de mayo, 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., Medicare, miércoles, 16 de mayo, 10-11:30 a.m. For more information and registration, call 913-906-8990.
Affirmations group to meet Mondays
The Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for women will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group will discuss how women think about themselves, which plays a role in how effective and happy they are in their lives. The group meets Mondays. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Raising safe kids program offered
A program, “ACT Raising Safe Kids,” will be offered from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on eight Mondays beginning May 14 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will discuss how to learn and use positive discipline, anger management and conflict resolution skills. The presenter will be Heather Neds, certified trainer with the Yellow Brick Foundation. Certificates will be presented after the last session ends. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Women’s self-defense techniques to be taught May 16
Women’s self-defense techniques will be the subject of a program from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. During the program, participants will learn basic self-defense strategies as presented by Sidney Thompson, Kansas City Tsuruoka Karate. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Bilingual class offered on Medicare
A program in Spanish and English on Medicare will be presented from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will provide information for those who are new to Medicare. Current benefits will be explained. The presented is Susana Marcos. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Graduation ceremony planned May 16
The 500 REACH Virtual Learning Center will award high school diplomas on May 16 to students who have successfully completed their coursework for a high school diploma. The graduation ceremony will be held at the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools Central Office at 2010 N. 59th St. in Kansas City, Kansas, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16.
Program on beaded jewelry offered
A program on beaded jewelry will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. In the program, facilitated by Jill Ellena Winters, participants will create their own piece of jewelry. All supplies will be provided. . For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
UG Commission to meet May 17
A special session of the Unified Government Commission has been called for 5 p.m. Thursday, May 17, to discuss the capital maintenance and improvement plan. The meeting will be held in the fifth floor conference room at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
Candidates to speak at Democratic meeting Saturday
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast Saturday, May 19, will feature some candidates for the Democratic nomination for Kansas governor. The breakfast begins with a buffet at 8:15 a.m. followed by the program at 9 a.m. at Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled to speak at the breakfast are three candidates for governor, Carl Brewer, former Wichita mayor; Josh Svaty, former state representative and state agriculture secretary; and Michael Tabman, retired FBI special agent in charge and news commentator. Three other candidates for governor, Laura Kelly, a state senator; Jim Ward, a state representative; and Dr. Arden Andersen, spoke at the April breakfast meeting. Since then, Rep. Ward has withdrawn from the race. The cost of the buffet is $10, or $6 for students and those on limited income. Reservations are requested to [email protected] by Friday, May 18, for those planning to attend. It is not necessary to RSVP, but it is encouraged. It is not necessary to purchase a breakfast to listen to the program. The meeting is open to all Democrats, and all Democratic candidates may distribute campaign literature and signs before and after the program.
Bike safety event planned May 19
Elementary-aged kids will have the opportunity to learn tips on cycling safety, to get free bike safety helmets and T-shirts and to see the attractions at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Kansas City at a free family event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19. The annual Kansas City, Kansas, Kiwanis West Bike Rodeo is back for the 12th year with expanded offerings and the same location. The event will be held rain or shine in the parking lot and entrance area of Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Kansas City, 9400 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The KCK Kiwanis West, in partnership with Schlitterbahn Waterpark Kansas City, Big D Cycling, Midwest Trauma Society and numerous other community businesses and organizations, are committed to helping area youth ride their bicycles safely. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/bike-safety-event-planned-may-19/.
Urban Fishing Derby planned May 19
Urban American Outdoors TV and Kansas City Kansas Community College will hold the 13th annual kids fishing derby from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19, at the KCKCC pond, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The fishing derby is limited to the first 250 kids ages 4 through 16 who sign up at www.urbankidsfish.com. Prizes will be awarded. Those participating may bring chairs and their own buckets to hold fish.
Thrive and Drive planned May 19
Thrive and Drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Farmers’ Market, 129 Elm St., in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The day will honor first responders, service members and local farmers. Activities include a barbecue cookoff for fire, police, EMT and military members, a kids corner, art booths, live musical entertainment and a car show. For more information, visit http://bonnerlibrary.org/thrive-drive-the-bonner-springs-farmers-market/.
Community event planned May 19
“Let’s Move, WYCO,” a 5K color run, walk and bike, health fair and block party, is planned on Saturday, May 19, at the New Bethel Church, 745 Walker Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The event is held by the NBC Community Development Corp. The event includes a run-walk at 8 a.m., a health fair at 9 a.m., a kids dash and block party at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.nbccdc.org.
UG Commission to meet May 24
The Unified Government Commission will meet in a special session at 5 p.m. May 24. The commission will hear a downtown grocery – YMCA follow-up and will discuss the capital maintenance and improvement plan (CMIP). The meeting will be in the fifth floor meeting room at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
UG Commission to meet May 31
At 5 p.m. Thursday, May 31, the Unified Government Commission will meet in a special session to discuss the capital maintenance improvement plan (CMIP) and hear a zoning code update in the fifth floor meeting room, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
Annual kids fishing derby to be June 9 at Wyandotte County Lake
The Ed and Ione Trapp Annual Derby will take place on Saturday, June 9, at Wyandotte County Lake at the Kids Pond, 91st and Leavenworth Road. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. followed by derby fishing from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and a trophy presentation at 10:30 a.m. Participants sould bring their fishing gear. Worms for bait will be provided. A free hot dog coupon will be given to the kids who register. The event is sponsored by the Leavenworth Road Association and Wyandotte County Parks. For more information, call 913-788-3988.
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/.
