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Renaissance Festival opens Sept. 3
The Renaissance Festival opens Sept. 3 and runs on weekends through Oct. 16, at 126th and State Avenue. For more information, see www.kcrenfest.com/.
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 Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, Los Martes, 6, 13, 20, 27 de septiembre, 10-11 a.m.. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349. los martes, 1-2:30 p.m. Clase de Nutrición con Terea Moreno, cada tercer Jueves del Mes. Jueves,15 de septiembre, 10-11:30 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Program to address health challenges
A program will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., on health information for Hispanic women. The program will discuss ways to approach health challenges. The program is offered in partnership with Mercy and Truth, with Dr. Alex Kieu as the presenter. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
NAACP to meet Sept. 6
The Kansas City, Kan., NAACP executive and membership meeting will be held Sept. 6 at the second floor meeting room of the Bethany Medical Building, 21 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kan. The executive meeting will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 7 p.m. Included on the agenda will be several guest speakers. The NAACP Branch is planning the annual Freedom Fund Banquet, and those interested in more information on it may call 913-281-7900. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information contact the office at 912-281-7900 or [email protected].
Pregnancy and infant loss support group to meet
A pregnancy and infant loss support group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The facilitated support group is for persons who have recently, or some time ago, experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Program to be offered on co-dependency
A program on co-dependency will be offered on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 7 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. It will discuss relationships and skills for having healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Marla Looper will be the facilitator. . For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
BPU to meet Sept. 7
The Board of Public Utilities will meet Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the BPU offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. On the agenda for the work session, which begins at 4:30 p.m., are a board update, general manager update and benchmarking report. On the agenda for the regular session, which begins at 6 p.m., are a visitors’ time, awards, the August financial report, board comments and general manager comments.
United Way campaign kickoff scheduled
The United Way of Wyandotte County campaign kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan.
Program offered about job search
“Finding the Right Job and Keeping It” will be the title of a program from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is for six Thursdays, and began Sept. 1. The class will cover writing resume and cover letters, practicing interview skills, then discussion on how to keep the job. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Fairfax group to meet Sept. 8
The Fairfax Industrial Association plans to meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, for a luncheon at the BPU offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The sponsor of the event is the Fairfax Drainage District. The guest speaker will be Al Wallace, sports anchor for Fox 4 News. The cost of the luncheon is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservations are required to Rebecca Heatwole by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, to [email protected].
Community event Sept. 8 to discuss KanCare expansion
A KanCare Expansion community action event is planned from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Donnelly College Event Center, 608 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Members of the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas are sponsoring the community event. The organization is planning community events across Kansas to discuss what KanCare expansion would mean for Kansas residents. According to a spokesman, expanding KanCare would help the state’s economy and more than 150,000 Kansas residents would be able to access health care. To register for the community event, visit http://www.expandkancare.com/event/kansas-city-kansas-community-forum/.
BPU charity golf tournament to be Sept. 10
The BPU Employee Charity Golf Corp. will hold its annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Dub’s Dread Golf Course in Kansas City, Kan. As part of its ongoing commitment to the community, BPU employees sponsor and hold this annual golf event which, to date, has raised nearly $500,000 for charities and nonprofits in Wyandotte County. The 2016 tournament kicks off with registration and a continental breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The individual entry fee is $95, which includes greens fees, cart, a continental breakfast, refreshments on the course, and an awards dinner with prizes and free give-aways after the tournament. For player registration, contact David Mehlhaff at [email protected]. The deadline for player registration is Sept. 2. There are also several opportunities for individuals or companies to contribute or donate to this charity event, including corporate sponsorships at various levels, in-kind donations of gift certificates, golf balls, tees, and other items for use in player goodie bags. For donation or sponsorship opportunities, contact a member of the Golf Tournament Committee: David Mehlhaff 913-573-9173, Jerin Purtee 913-573-6833, Jeremy Ash 913-573-9555, Donna Maskil-Thompson 913-573-9967, Steve Wolf 913-573-6824, Tony Coleman 913-573-9667, Sam DeLeon 913-573-6915, Jason Moe 913-573-9348.
Central Avenue parade will be Sept. 10
The Central Avenue parade is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The parade will start at 18th and Central and end at Bethany Park, 12th and Central. Food, music and activities are planned afterward at the park.
Victory Project’s annual blood drive to be Sept. 10 at Children’s Mercy Park
A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan. The Victory Project’s annual blood drive is being held in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each blood donor will receive a “Bleed Sporting Blue” T-shirt, a Sporting KC locker room tour and lunch provided by Papa John’s Pizza. Early registration will ensure donors receive this year’s T-shirt. Register at www.RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: TheVictoryProject.
Program offered on raising safe kids
A program will be offered on raising safe kids on eight Mondays beginning Sept. 12 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. “ACT Raising Safe Kids” program will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays. It will cover positive discipline, anger management and conflict resolution skills. It will be presented by certified trainers, Heather Neds and Elizabeth Madeo. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
KCK school board to meet Sept. 13
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education plans to meet at 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Frank Rushton Elementary School, 2605 W. 43rd St., Kansas City Kan. An agenda should be posted in advance of the meeting at 22.kckps.org.
United Way of Wyandotte County to hold golf fundraiser on Sept. 15
Golfers are invited to the second annual golf tournament of the United Way of Wyandotte County. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Painted Hills Golf Course, Parallel Parkway and College in Kansas City, Kan. The tournament is presented by Victory Automotive Group. The tournament fee of $125 per golfer includes lunch at noon and a modified shotgun start at 1 p.m. for 18 holes. There will be a goodie bag, door prizes and cash prizes for first, second and third place winning teams. A game package for $20 more will include a putting contest, longest drive contest, a mulligan, and a hole-in-one contest with $15,000 cash as the grand prize. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register or find out more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Cindy Cash, 913-371-3676 or [email protected].
UG Commission scheduled to meet Sept. 15
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
Library in the Park planned Sept. 17
Library in the Park 2016 will take place at Big Eleven Lake, near 11th and State Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 in Kansas City, Kan. Library in the Park is completely free and will include activities for all ages. The downtown festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with DashKCK, a 5K run-walk sponsored by the Downtown Shareholders and Donnelly College. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/award-winning-author-to-be-featured-at-library-in-the-park-sept-17/.
Bishop Ward plans auction Sept. 24
Bishop Ward High School’s 38th annual auction will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, and will include a silent and live auction. Tickets are $60 per person and include food and entertainment. For more information, visit http://www.wardhigh.org/apps/pages/auction2016.
‘Stay Strong, Stay Healthy’ program offered
The “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” program will focus on improving the health and well-being of older adults. The goal of the program is to provide a safe, structured and effective strength training exercise program that targets strength, balance and flexibility. The program is sponsored by the K-State Research and Extension office in Wyandotte County along with the Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan. It will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 27 at the Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The dates of the program will include Sept. 27, Sept. 29, Oct. 4, Oct. 6, Oct. 11, Oct. 13, Oct. 18, Oct. 20, Oct. 25, Oct. 27, Nov. 1, Nov. 4, Nov. 8, Nov. 10, Nov. 15 and Nov. 17. For more information and registration, call 913-299-9300.
Blood drive scheduled Sept. 30
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at Providence Medical Center, auditorium rooms, 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
30th anniversary celebration planned for Shepherd’s Center
The Kansas City, Kan., Shepherd’s Center will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Kansas City, Kan., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 4, at 7844 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit www.sckck.org or https://www.facebook.com/shepherdscenterkck/.
Quilt show to be Oct. 7-8
The Starlight Quilters Guild Quilt Show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Abdallah Shrine Temple, 5300 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. Admission is $4, and children under 12 are free.
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 at 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. For information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://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. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for students; and children 5 and younger free. It is closed on state holidays. 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.
Old Quindaro Museum
The Old Quindaro Museum is at 3432 N. 29th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information about the museum, call 816-820-3615 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oldquindaromuseum/.