Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast planned Aug. 15
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet this Saturday, Aug. 15, at Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave. Kansas Democratic Party Chairman Larry Meeker will be the speaker. The breakfast buffet will be available at 8:15 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:15. The cost for the breakfast is $10, or $7 for students and those on limited incomes. All Democrats are invited to attend. Reservations are requested by Friday, Aug. 14. Reservations help plan for attendance, but are not necessary to attend. To make reservations, email [email protected]. Those who attend do not need to purchase a breakfast.
Shakespeare comedy and art planned this weekend at Alcott Arts Center
Shakespeare with a humorous twist will be featured this weekend at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. The Lord Mayor’s Company will perform some silly scenes from Shakespeare at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Alcott, according to Chris Green, Alcott executive director. It is a benefit for Alcott Arts Center. Theater-goers may view the art exhibit at the Alcott Arts Center before the performance, and the gallery will open at 6:30 p.m. The free art exhibit is by Legion Fetters, a 14-year-old student at Sumner Academy.
Sporting KC to play Vancouver today in KCK
Sporting Kansas City hosts first place Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Sporting Park on Saturday. The match, presented by Mark One, kicks off at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on KMCI-TV’s 38 the Spot with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of tickets may still be available and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or the Sporting Park box offices on Saturday. Sporting KC and Vancouver are both coming off midweek matches highlighted by Sporting KC advancing to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final with a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. Vancouver earned a 2-2 draw against the Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo in the first leg of the Amway Canadian Championship Final.
Church carnival planned Saturday
A carnival will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, on the Our Lady and St. Rose church grounds, 8th and Quindaro Boulevard. Games and food will be included. A banquet and program will include dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5th and Minnesota Avenue. Robinson Entertainment will be featured.
Sacred music concert planned Saturday
A sacred music concert is planned at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kan. Cindy Bounds will play a concert of sacred music from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the church.
Church festival planned Saturday
St. John the Baptist Festival is planned at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. John’s Catholic Club, 708 N. 4th St., in Kansas City, Kan. The event will start after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday at St. John’s Church. The festival will feature ethnic food including sarma, games, children’s activities, and a dance starting at 9 p.m. on the Strawberry Hill Museum grounds.
Strawberry Hill Museum open on weekends
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. Special tours are available during the week for groups of 20 or more by calling 913-721-0081. The museum’s tea room is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. For more information, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.
Wyandotte County Museum open
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 on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.
Household hazardous waste collection to be Aug. 15
Household hazardous waste collection days for Wyandotte County residents will be Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17 at 2443 S. 88th St., Kansas City, Kan. The hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. those Saturdays. The site is at South 88th Street from K-32 or east of I-435 using Woodend exit near the Kaw River. Items should be labeled or identified. Items that are accepted include tires (a limit of 10 tires, with rims removed), motor oil, batteries, antifreeze, degreasers, paints, varnishes, solvents, lawn and garden insecticides and pesticides, and household cleaning products.