Democrats to meet for breakfast Saturday
State Reps. Tom Burroughs, D-33rd Dist., and Louis Ruiz, D-31st Dist., are guest speakers at the Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast meeting on Saturday, June 16. Also speaking briefly will be Democratic candidates for the Wyandotte County District Court judge position. The meeting begins with a buffet at 8:15 a.m. and the program follows at 9 a.m. at Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave. The buffet cost is $10 per person, with a $6 charge for students and those on limited incomes. Those interested in attending are asked to make reservations by Friday, June 15, to [email protected]. While reservations are encouraged, they are not required. It is not necessary to purchase a breakfast to attend the program. Those who require special needs should mention it in the reservation.
Central Avenue market open June 16
La Placita Central Avenue market will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16 at Bethany Park, North 12th and Central Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The event will include food vendors, music and activities. The market also is scheduled to be open June 30.
Orchestra to perform at library
The KCK Community Orchestra is scheduled to perform from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16, at the auditorium of the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. To register for the free concert, visit https://kckpl.librarymarket.com/kckcc-orchestra-performance.
KCK school board to hold listening tour June 16
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education will hold a listening tour for the community, the district’s staff, parents and students from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Central Office and Training Center, board room, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas. According to a news release from the school district, the purpose of the listening tour is for the staff, parents, students and community to share what is important to them and their families regarding the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools. The school board members will have the chance to hear first-hand from patrons and the community, which will help them set board priorities in the future. Those attending also will have the opportunity to meet the school board.
Forum for Democratic governor candidates to be June 16
A forum for Democratic governor candidates will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, Jewell Building, upper level, 7250 State Ave. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. The forum is sponsored by the KCKCC College Democrats and the Wyandotte County Democratic Party.
Frank Mason III’s benefit charity softball game planned Saturday
Former University of Kansas basketball standout Frank Mason III will be the host of a charity softball game to benefit Children’s Mercy Kansas City and the National Youth Foundation. Mason will be joined by KU head basketball coach Bill Self and a number of former Jayhawks and NBA players including Devonte Graham, Josh Jackson, and Sherron Collins as well Kansas City Chiefs Running Back Kareem Hunt. The game will be an interactive experience between players and attendees. Fans will be entertained by in-game promotions and giveaways all seven innings. Mason was the 2016-2017 Consensus National Player of the Year and currently plays for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Gates open to the public at 1 p.m. Saturday at T-Bones Stadium, with a home run derby at 2 p.m. and first pitch at 3 p.m. For updates and more information, visit www.tbonesbaseball.com/.
Hip-hop concert planned
A hip-hop concert is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The concert will feature Milkdrop, Jay Alchemist and B Wize. For other library activities, see www.kckpl.org.
Sporting KC plays Dallas Saturday night in KCK
Two of the top teams in Major League Soccer lock horns Saturday in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 as Sporting Kansas City welcomes FC Dallas to Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. and tickets for the match are available at SeatGeek.com. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/sporting-kc-resumes-open-cup-title-defense-saturday-at-home-in-kck-against-dallas/.
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