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Month: January 2019
Wyandotte County under high wind warning as freezing air arrives
Wyandotte County is under a high wind warning from now until 2 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Sustained winds of 17 to 22 mph approaching 24 to 29 mph, gusting as high as 40 mph this morning are possible, the weather service said.
The winds may make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles on east-west oriented roads, according to the weather service.
The weather service said winds that are 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
Today’s forecast will include falling temperatures as a cold front with arctic air moves through, according to the weather service.
The temperature was 35 degrees at 8 a.m., and fell to 28 degrees at 9 a.m. in Wyandotte County, with temperatures expected to fall to around 20 degrees by 5 p.m. in Wyandotte County, the weather service said.
As temperatures are expected to fall even more through Wednesday, Wyandotte County is under a wind chill watch from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, through Wednesday, Jan. 30, according to the weather service.
Dangerously cold wind chills will be possible on Tuesday night through Wednesday night, the weather service said. The temperature on Tuesday night will be minus 3, with a wind chill between minus 7 and minus 17. The temperature on Wednesday will see a high near 5, while the temperature Wednesday night may have a low of 3. Residents are advised to cover up if they have to go out, and frostbite may occur if any skin is exposed to the cold.
Today will be mostly sunny with the temperature falling to around 20 by 5 p.m., the weather service said. It will be breezy, with a north northwest wind of 17 to 22 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the morning, and winds gusting up to 40 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 15, according to the weather service. A northwest wind of 12 to 17 mph will become west 5 to 10 mph after midnight, and winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday, there will be increasing clouds, with a high near 23, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 7 to 15 mph will become north in the afternoon, with winds gusting as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy with a low near minus 3, according to the weather service. Wind chill values will be between minus 7 and minus 17. A north wind of 8 to 11 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5, the weather service said. A north northwest wind of 5 to 11 mph will gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 3, according to the western service.
Thursday, it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 31, the weather service said.
Thursday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 25, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 43, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 37, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 54, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 42, according to the weather service.
Sunday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 53, the weather service said.
Community calendar
In the event of inclement weather, contact the sponsoring organization to see if the event is still being held.
Growth group offered for women
Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for Women will meet from noon to 1;30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group helps women change the way they think about themselves and their lives. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.
Writing group to meet
Quill and Pluma, a bilingual writing and e-publishing collaborative, will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 28, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The facilitator is Kari O’Rourke. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.
Program offered on raising safe kids
The “ACT Raising Safe Kids” program will be presented from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, and Monday, Feb. 4, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Heather Neds is the presenter. The program on Jan. 28 will be “Understanding Your Child’s Behavior.” The program on Feb. 4 will be “Young Children’s Exposure to Violence.” For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.
Open house planned on Hutton Road improvements
An open house is planned from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, on Hutton Road improvements. The open house will be at 3430 Hutton Road, Kansas City, Kansas. Hutton Road is being reconstructed between Cleveland Avenue and Leavenworth Road, with new pavement, curbs, gutters, storm sewers, sidewalks and street lights. Residents may attend to learn more about the project.
UG Committee meetings planned Jan. 28
The Unified Government plans a Public Works and Safety Committee meeting at 5 p.m. Jan. 28, at the fifth floor meeting room, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The Administration and Human Services Committee meeting will follow. An agenda may be posted online at www.wycokck.org.
Program offered on healthy relationships
“Healthy Relationships: Domestic Violence Education and Support” will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Jaime Peterson. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.
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 Ana Maria Sauer, Los Martes, 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, 11:30-1 p.m. La Hora Financiera, con lider Brenda Mortell, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Jueves 7 de Febrero. Espiritualidad Ignaciana presentado por los novicios Reynaldo Belfort, nSJ and Joe Nolla, nSJ, Jueves, 31 de Enero, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Examinación como Oración Diaria, Jueves, 7 de Febrero, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Descernimiento de Espíritus en la Vida Diaria, Jueves, 14 de Febrero, 1 – 3 p.m. – Descernimiento de la voz de Dios. El centro de mujeres, Keeler ofrece consejeria espiritual a mujeres y hombres en espanol y ingles. Gratis. Se aceptan donaciones. Llame al 913-906-8990 para hacer su cita o para mas informacion. For more information and registration, call 913-906-8990.
KCK school board to meet Jan. 29
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas. For an agenda, visit https://www.boarddocs.com/ks/kckps/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.fvgb
Parenting support group to meet
A parenting support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The education and support group is presented by Marqueia Watson, MSW. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.
Knitting and crocheting group to meet
A knitting and crocheting group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may learn a new skill or work on a current project. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.
Storm water open house planned Jan. 29
An open house on the proposed storm water user fee is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Patricia “Diane” Kane Community Center, 3130 N. 122nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The open house is an opportunity for residents to drop in between 4:30 and 7 p.m. and talk with city staff about the current storm water system’s needs, give their opinions and ask questions. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/storm-water-open-house-planned-tuesday/.
Program topic to be cosmetics
“Know What’s in Your Cosmetics” is the topic of a program from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The facilitator of the program is Laura Kieu. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990
Social media to be topic of Jan. 30 program
“Facebook and Social Media” is the topic of a program to be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is facilitated by Shelly Nance Durst. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.
Women’s chamber reschedules happy hour event to Jan. 31
The happy hour event originally scheduled for Jan. 16 has been rescheduled because of inclement weather. The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce networking event event has been rescheduled for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 151 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The networking event will have a cash bar, with no admission charge. Registration is required to http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hykkgckab&oeidk=a07efyyucn988426abc
Program to be presented on ‘Climate Change’
A program on “Climate Change” will be presented by Ken Lassman at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kansas. Lassman will discuss what can be done today to ensure the future generations will thrive in this region. For moreinformation, visit https://bonnerlibrary.org/kansas-climate-change/.
UG plans commission meeting Jan. 31
The Unified Government Commission meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Planning and zoning items are expected to be on the agenda. The agenda may be posted online at www.wycokck.org.
Listening session planned on grocery store
A listening session is planned on a neighborhood grocery store from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the Wyandotte County Health Department, operations center, 619 Ann Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending will share ideas on what they want from a grocery store. Reservations may be made to 913-299-9300.
Painting class offered
“Painting Winter Scenes” will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will be led by Mary Donovan. Call 913-906-8990 to register or for information.
Caregivers support group to meet
The Caregivers Support Group for men and women will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Jackie Tigges. For more information and registration, call 913-906-8990.
Program offered on healthy vision
A program on “Healthy Vision” will be offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Shannon Tefft will lead the program, which discuss different vision problems and how they are treated. For more information and registration, call 913-906-8990.
Women writers’ group to meet
The Women Writers Group will meet from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group will help writers develop, learn new approaches to writing and share their own writings.
Entrepreneurship event planned Feb. 7
“Conscious Conversation: Minority Entrepreneurship, Economics and Education,” will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Performing Arts Center, Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The free event will recognize Dr. LaToria Chinn of International Speedway Corp., winner of the Legacy of Excellence Award. The hosts of this event are Kira Cheree and Entrepreneur Business Basics. Panelists who will participate in a discussion will include Dell Gines Sr., community development for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Dr. Charles Foust, superintendent of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools; and Mark Dupree, Wyandotte County district attorney. For reservations, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/290563731601776/.
Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, offers individual and couples counseling and individual spiritual direction to women and men —available in English and Spanish. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information.
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.