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Program shows parents how to pay for college
Parents and guardians of seniors in the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming “Financing College” events. The focus will be on technical schools, two-year and four-year colleges. Five different sessions will be held across the district to provide assistance with the completion of FAFSA applications, college financial aid, and more. Remaining sessions dates and times:
• Monday, Feb. 29, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St.
• Tuesday, April 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St.
The events are being sponsored by the KCK Network for College Opportunity. For more information, contact Lori Hewitt, KCKPS Diploma+ program specialist, 913-627-2685, [email protected].
Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los martes, 1 de Marzo, 8 de Marzo, 10 -11 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Program offered on simple seasonal meals
“Simple Seasonal Meals,” a program on growing and preparing your own food, will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the K-State Research and Extension office of Wyandotte County, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. (west of K-mart). The program will discuss fresh fruits and vegetables that you can buy or grow, and it will include recipe selections for the four seasons, as well as tips on purchasing and storing produce. The Master Food Volunteers will present the program. A minimum fee of $5 will be for program materials and samples. Those attending may bring their own lunch, and water will be provided. There will be limited seating. Contact the K-State Extension Office, Wyandotte County, to register at 913-299-9300 or email Joe McLeland at [email protected]. The deadline for registration is Feb. 24.
Diabetes to be topic of program March 1
“Diabetes: What You Need to Know,” will be the topic of a program from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is offered in partnership with Mercy and Truth. Information will be shared on leading a healthier life. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Pregnancy, infant loss support group to meet
A pregnancy and infant loss support group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. The facilitated support group is for family members who have recently or some time ago experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
BPU to meet March 2
The Board of Public Utilities will meet Wednesday, March 2 at the BPU offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. On the agenda for the 5 p.m. work session is an update on the Nearman plant air quality control program. The regular session starts at 6 p.m. On the agenda are a visitors’ time, a legislative update, a preliminary January 2016 financial report, board comments and general manager comments.
Master Gardeners sponsor gardening program March 3
The Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners are sponsoring “Colorful Shade Gardening: Beyond Hostas,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Rob Mortko, known as “the hosta guy,” and owner of Made in the Shade Gardens in Olathe, Kan., will be sharing his expertise, as he discusses the many options to create balance and diversity in the shady landscape. He’ll cover the different degrees of shade as well as the seemingly endless number of plants which are ideally suited for the shade. The class will be held in the Sunflower Room at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N, 79th St., Kansas City, Kan., 913-299-9300. Fee: $5, payable at the door. Registration is not required.
Program offered for women writers
The Women Writers group will meet from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Women are invited to bring their journal, stories and poems and work with other writers to share critiques and improve their work. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
UG Ethics Commission to meet March 3
The UG Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 3, on the second floor of the Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, old County Commissioners’ chambers.
Opening day at lake to be March 5
Opening day at Wyandotte County Lake is Saturday, March 5. Gates open for fishing at 6 a.m. This year the Leavenworth Road Association will be serving biscuits and sausage gravy at Davis Hall. Serving will be 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The biscuits and gravy breakfast with sausage, hash browns and drink will be $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Red Cross blood drive scheduled
An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Cabelas, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
School’s Hall of Fame fundraiser to be March 6
Bishop Ward High School’s Hall of Fame will celebrate its newest inductees on Sunday, March 6. Proceeds of the event benefit the Bishop Ward High School Student Scholarship Fund. The event starts with a social time at 4:30 p.m., a speaker at 5:30, dinner at 5:45 p.m. and the induction at 6:30 p.m. For more information, see www.wardhigh.org.
Blood drive scheduled
Turner High School is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the auxiliary gym, 2211 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Blood drive scheduled
Bishop Ward High School is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the gym, 708 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Workshop offered on Alzheimers and dementia
A workshop on “Alzheimers and Dementia: The Importance of Proactive Planning,” will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. At the workshop, Jim Berger of Berger Estate and Elder Law will assist in planning for the future quality of life for participants or their loved ones. Berger has more than 25 years experience in estate planning and as an elder law attorney. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet March 8
The Leavenworth Road Association monthly meeting will be March 8 with Dave Clark, city engineer, as the speaker to discuss possible ideas for the second phase of Leavenworth Road project, 63rd to 78th streets. Also there may be another project along 61st. Leavenworth Road Association will provide the meatloaf for the potluck meal, along with contributions of covered dishes from those attending. The meeting begins with a potluck meal and social hour at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. at the Eisenhower Center, 2901 N. 72nd.
Book club to meet March 8
A monthly book club will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The book for March is “Diary of an Ordinary Woman” by Margaret Foster. Some books are available for club members, who may call the office for information. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
UG Commission scheduled to meet March 10
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
Entrepreneur program planned
An Entrepreneur Business Basics program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Donnelly College event center, 608 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Kira McConico of Integrity Designs and Consulting will be the facilitator. Guest speaker will be Marquita Miller, entrepreneur and author. A panel will discuss information entrepreneurs should know. Topics covered include parts of a business plan, structuring a business, accounting, branding and online presence. The cost of the program is $60, including a box lunch. For information and registration, visit www.ebbkc.com.
Bank to offer free tax classes
Enterprise Bank and Trust is offering free tax classes to help small business owners prepare their 2016 returns at the bank’s full service bilingual location at the Prescott Plaza, 151 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. The sessions are offered on four Saturdays. The next program is March 12, and will feature an Enterprise Bank and Trust financial adviser and a local tax professionals. The informational sessions will be in both English and Spanish. Presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the branch lobby, followed by a brief question-and-answer period. The other sessions are at 9:30 a.m. on March 19 and April 2. For more information, call 913-693-2790.
Blood drive scheduled March 28
The University of Kansas Hospital is sponsoring a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 28, at the Hixson Atrium, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org
Sister Souljah to appear at KCK Library April 16
Kansas City, Kan., Public Library will be the host of bestselling author Sister Souljah as part of the tour for her latest book, “A Moment of Silence: Midnight III.” The event will take place April 16 at the Main Library, 625 Minnesota Ave. Sister Souljah will discuss her books, writing process, and inspiration. There will be a book signing following the discussion. Activist, educator, hip hop artist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah is best known for her autobiography, “No Disrespect,” and her novel, “The Coldest Winter Ever.” As a community activist, she participated in the anti-apartheid movement, organized rallies against racially motivated crimes, created the African Youth Survival Camp, and worked as the executive director of Daddy’s House Social Programs. She is a graduate of Rutgers University and was also educated at Cornell University and University of Salamanca. Seating for the event is limited, so those interested in attending are asked to register to [email protected]. The first 250 people to arrive will receive a free copy of “A Moment of Silence: Midnight III.” More information about the event can be found at www.kckpl.org.
Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers individual and couples counseling to women and men who might otherwise not be able to afford counseling. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to do an intake and schedule an appointment.
Wyandotte County Museum
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 Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.
Strawberry Hill Museum
The Strawberry Hill Museum is closed through March 4. It will reopen March 5. For more information and hours of The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/ or call 913-371-3264.