Mayor Tyrone Garner and State Rep. Tom Burroughs are scheduled to be the guest speakers on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast Forum at Las Islas VIP Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave.
The program is scheduled to begin around 9 a.m., and people may arrive at 8:15 a.m.
There will be free doughnuts from Hana’s Donuts, with coffee, water and juice available.
Those attending are encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccinations and wear masks.
A bald eagle was on display during Eagle Days in January 2020 at the James P. Davis Hall at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas. The event is scheduled this year for Saturday and Sunday at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library and the Davis Hall at Wyandotte County Lake Park. (File photo by Steve Rupert)
The annual Eagle Days will take place Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 15 and 16, at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road.
The annual event is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, according to a news release from the Board of Public Utilities, which is one of the event sponsors.
Events will take place at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library at the lake, and also at the James P. Davis Hall at the lake. There are some changes to the event format this year due to COVID-19 protocols.
The free family-oriented program will provide those who attend with an opportunity to see eagles and birds of prey at each location. There are educational programs in connection with the viewing. Birds of prey from Operation WildLife Rehab Center will be on display.
Hours for Saturday are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Masks will be required.
Spotting scopes will be available outside for birdwatching around the lake. Visitors should bring binoculars and cameras to take advantage of the scenic views and beautiful winter landscapes.
According to information from the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, the program will offer 15-minute live bird viewing this year with species such as owls, hawks and a bald eagle instead of a one-hour formal presentation.
Each guest will need a free ticket to view the live birds at both the Schlagle Library and Davis Hall, according to library information. The ticket will allow a 15-minute time slot to take pictures, ask questions and enjoy watching the birds of prey indoors. There will be different bird species at both buildings and those who attend may reserve a time slot at both buildings.
Those who arrive without a reservation ticket will have to wait until there is a vacancy, according to the library information. While they wait, people may participate in crafts, wild bird spotting stations and outdoor activities.
Those who attend may re-enter the live bird viewing area more than once during the event as long as there are spots open, according to library information.
Eagle Days at Wyandotte County Lake are offered in partnership with Operation WildLife, the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library; the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities; the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library; Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools; the Unified Government; and Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City.
Snow is in the forecast for Friday night and Saturday in Wyandotte County and the region. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wyandotte County could get snow on Friday night and Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
The heaviest amounts of snow will be to the north of the Kansas City area, the weather service said.
The Wyandotte County forecast says from 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible on Friday night, with another chance of snow on Saturday morning.
Rain is likely Friday afternoon, transitioning to snow between 6 p.m. and midnight Friday night, according to the weather service.
There is likely to be accumulating snowfall and occasional blowing snow through Saturday morning, the weather service said. Winds could gust up to 26 mph Saturday, making travel more difficult with the potential of blowing snow.
Frigid wind chills are likely Saturday and Sunday morning, according to the weather service.
Today’s weather will be quiet, with a high near 55, the weather service said. A north northwest wind of 5 to 13 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low of 31, according to the weather service. A north northwest wind around 5 mph will become calm.
Friday, there is a 30 percent chance of rain after noon, with a high near 44, the weather service said. An east southeast wind of 5 to 8 mph will gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday night, rain is in the forecast before 11 p.m., then rain and snow between 11 p.m. and midnight, then snow after midnight, according to the weather service. There is a 90 percent chance of precipitation. The low will be around 25 with an east wind of 6 to 11 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds may gust as high as 20 mph. From 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation is possible.
Saturday, there is a 50 percent chance of snow before noon, the weather service said. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. A north northeast wind of 14 to 18 mph will gust as high as 26 mph.
Saturday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 11, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 33, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 23, according to the weather service.
On Monday, Martin Luther King Day, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 41, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 29, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 49, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 23, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 36, the weather service said.
