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Blues music benefit planned Sunday
A blues music benefit for Kansas City, Kan., music students is planned from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at BB’s Lawnside BBQ, 1205 E. 85th St., Kansas City, Mo. The annual event raises funds for the KCK Schools Foundation for Excellence. Donations are $10 each. Six blues bands are scheduled to play: Brody Buster Band, Millage Gilbert and the Downhome Blues Band, Lonesome Hank and the Heartaches, Turkey Bone and Full Count, John Paul and the Flying Circus, RocknRick and the Roadmasterz.
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, 24 y 31 de Mayo de 10-11 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
‘Simple Seasonal Meals’ program offered
“Simple Seasonal Meals” will be presented from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is part of a monthly nutrition series presented by Pat Callaghan in partnership with K-State Research and Extension. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group offered for caregivers
A support group for caregivers will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group is for men and women. The facilitator is Jackie Tigges, MSW, LSCSW. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Concert planned May 24
A concert by Florence + The Machine is scheduled at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, 130th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Florence with be performing with special guest Grimes. Doors open at 7 p.m., for information, visit http://providenceamp.com/.
Program to discuss ways to adapt to aging
“Keys to Embracing Aging” will be the topic of a program from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 26, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will dispel some myths about aging and participants may learn how to adapt to aging. Lori Wuellner is the facilitator of the program, in partnership with K-State Research and Extension. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Nails program planned May 26
Have your nails done at an appointment on the second or fourth Thursday of the month at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Nails will be shaped and painted by Ana Maria Price, a volunteer. Appointment times are from 10 a.m. to noon on the two Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, call 913-906-8990.
UG Commission to meet May 26
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. May 26 at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted in advance of the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
Learn how to identify plant diseases at June 2 program
The Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners are will hold a program with guest speaker Judy O’Mara, diagnostician and instructor at Kansas State University, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2. O’Mara, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Biology and Master of Science in Plant Pathology, will present “Plant Disease Identification,” with emphasis on the diseases that were most prevalent in Kansas in 2015, and the diseases that are most common here in Kansas City. The class will be held at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City Kan. Pre-registration is not required. The fee is $5 (waived for Master Gardeners). For further information, call 913-299-9300.
Touch-a-Truck and Tractor Daze to be June 4
Touch-a-Truck and Tractor Daze will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kan. Included is an antique and classic tractor show, machinery and equipment displays, steam tractor and sawmill demonstrations, antique construction equipment, drone demonstrations, iddie pedal pull, garden tractor pull, miniature train rides and hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, combine harvest simulator, and homemade ice cream. There will be activities for kids, food vendors and live music. For more information, visit http://www.aghalloffame.com/2016-events/touch-a-truck-and-tractor-daze/.
Armourdale plans Levee Fest June 4
The Armourdale Levee Fest is planned at 11 a.m. June 4 at the Armourdale Levee Trail, 1900 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Activities and food are part of the events planned.
Scholarship golf tournament planned June 8
The Kansas City, Kan., Foundation for Excellence will hold the 26th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 8 at Sunflower Hills Golf Course, 122nd and Riverview, Bonner Springs, Kan. There will be a shotgun start for the morning flight at 7:30 a.m., after registration and breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Lunch and awards will be at 1 p.m. at the George Meyn Center. There is also an afternoon flight beginning at 1 p.m. after the lunch. Dinner and awards will be at 6 p.m. at the George Meyn Center. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward scholarships for at least 15 Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools seniors. The cost for individual players is $175, and there are varying levels of participation. For information, visit www.kckps.org or call 913-279-2235.
Bishop Ward to hold 35th annual Golf Classic
Bishop Ward’s 35th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic will be held June 10 at Painted Hills Golf Course. Co-chairs are Tom Mayfield, class of ’81, and Kevin Connor, class of ’83. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, goodie bag, complimentary beer and beverages, hole contests and team prizes, plus a catered dinner after the tournament. Register online at www.wardhigh.org/golfclassic.
Kids’ fishing derby planned June 11
The Leavenworth Road Association and the Unified Government Parks Department are planning a kids’ fishing derby June 11 at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The Ed and Ione Trapp Kids’ Free Fishing Derby will begin with registration at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the kids’ pond at Wyandotte County Lake. The fishing derby will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be prizes and trophies awarded. Kids who are 3 to 15 years old may participate.
Blood drive scheduled June 15
The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the Hixson Atrium. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Blood drive scheduled June 18
The Providence YMCA-Ball Family Center, 8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at the multi-purpose center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Bonner Springs plans Festival of the Arts June 25
The Bonner Springs Arts Alliance is sponsoring the Festival of the Arts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in downtown Bonner Springs, Kan. Arts and crafts, food and music, entertainment and kids activities are planned. For more information, visit BonnerSpringsArtsAlliance.org.
Blood drive scheduled June 29
The Bonner Springs YMCA, 2251 S. 138th, Bonner Springs, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in the conference room. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.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.
Keeler offers spiritual direction
Keeler Women’s Center, a mission of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., is offering spiritual direction by appointment. One hour, once a month, is scheduled at the convenience of the director and the person seeking direction. Call the center, 913-906-8990 to talk to one of the Sisters about scheduling 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.