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Renaissance Festival continues Sunday
The 41st annual Renaissance Festival will continue Sunday, Oct. 15, which is the last day of the festival this season. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival site is located at 130th and State Avenue in Bonner Springs. For more information, visit www.kcrenfest.com.
Turner Days continues Sunday
A car show on Sunday, Oct. 15, is featured at Turner Days at Steineger Field, 5800 Metropolitan Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, along with entertainment, pumpkin decorating and a silent auction. Admission is free. Food will be available for purchase. See more information at https://wyandotteonline.com/turner-days-to-include-parade-entertainment-food-car-show/ and https://www.facebook.com/turnerdaysofficial.
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: Puedo Vivir En Armonia, Desarrolle las erramientas para manejar sus emociones y vivir emocionalmente saludable, martes, Octubre 17, 24 y 31, 10-11:30 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. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Candidate forums to be Oct. 17, 18
Business West, in cooperation other neighborhood and business organizations and Kansas City Kansas Community College, will sponsor candidates’ forums from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the Upper Jewell building at the Community College. The candidates running for Mayor, Sheriff, Unified Government Commissioner and the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities will appear Tuesday, Oct. 17. Candidates running for the Community College Board of Trustees and the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education will appear Wednesday, Oct. 18. Candidates will present introductory remarks and then answer questions from a panel. The forums will be taped and replayed on Channel 17, the community college’s public access channel on the Spectrum system. The general election will be Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Women’s Chamber offers scholarship fundraising event Oct. 18
“Purses with a Purpose” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Tech Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Sponsored by the Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the event features guest speaker, Danni Boatwright, a local business owner. There will be a silent auction and purses, accessories and other items for purchase, with proceeds going toward a scholarship fund for nontraditional women students in Kansas City.
BPU to meet Oct. 18
The Board of Public Utilities board will meet Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the BPU offices at 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
Candidate forum to be held Oct. 20
A candidate forum will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Blessed Sacrament Family Center gym, 2215 Parallel Ave. Candidates were invited for mayor, sheriff, UG Commission, District 1, BPU at large District 1, and Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education. The forum is sponsored by Unity with Purpose and Forum Partners.
Democrats to meet Saturday
A breakfast buffet and program is set for the Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast on Saturday morning, Oct. 21, at the Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The breakfast buffet will be available at 8 a.m., and the program is at 9 a.m. All candidates who are Democratic registered voters and are on the Nov. 7 ballot are invited to speak at this event. There is a time limit for each candidate. The program is open to all Democrats. The breakfast will cost $10, or $6 for students and those on limited incomes. There is a $2 charge for coffee for those not purchasing breakfast. Those attending this event are not required to purchase a breakfast. Reservations are requested by Thursday, Oct. 19, to [email protected].
Candidate forum to be held Oct. 24
A candidate forum will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at New Bethel Church Haven Center, 735 Walker Ave. The forum is sponsored by Unity with Purpose and Forum Partners.
Blood drive to be held in Fairfax area
A Community Blood Center blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Central Solutions, 401 Funston Road, in the conference room, Kansas City, Kansas. The Fairfax Industrial Association is participating in the event. To sign up for blood donations in advance, call 1-877-468-6844 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
UG Commission may meet Oct. 26
The Unified Government Commission may meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Check www.wycokck.org for an agenda.
Boo Bash to be Oct. 28 at Bonner Springs Library
The 5th annual Boo Bash is planned Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. The event, for all ages, is from noon to 2 p.m. A disc jockey will play “terrifying” tunes, scary stories will be told by the fireplace, pumpkin decorating, games and candy, are part of the events. Those attending may wear costumes. Signup is not needed.
UG Ethics Commission to meet
The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the second floor, Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, old county commissioners’ chambers, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
CABA plans Day of Dead celebration Nov. 4
The Central Avenue Betterment Association is planning a Day of the Dead parade and celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, from 6th to 16th streets on Central Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. Live music and food are planned along Central Avenue. An offerings celebration will be held earlier in the day on Central Avenue. For more information, visit https://www.cabakck.org/.
Blood drive to be Nov. 2-3 at KU Med Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 at Hixson Atrium. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Blood drive scheduled at Washington High School
Washington High School, 7340 Leavenworth Road, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the small gym. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Bishop Ward High School to hold blood drive
Bishop Ward High School, 708 N. 18th St., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the gym. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Piper High School schedules blood drive
Piper High School, 4400 N. 107th, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the gym. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 16 at TEC Center
KCKCC Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 in the multipurpose room. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Blood drive planned at Turner High School
Turner High School, 2211 S. 55th St., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the auxiliary gym. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 20
Harding and Associates, 8437 State Ave., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 in the parking lot. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 27
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at Dave and Buster’s, 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. For more information or to schedule a blood donation, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 29
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave. For more information or to schedule a blood donation, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Counseling available
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., offers counseling services for men and women. Individual counseling and couples counseling is available. Nothing is billed and donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to 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. Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.
Strawberry Hill Museum
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, is currently closed for holiday decorating. The museum will reopen Nov. 3. For more information call 913-371-3264 or visit 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. 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/ccoqmuseum/.