Back-to-School Parade and School Supply Giveaway to be Aug. 10
A Back-to-School Parade and School Supply Giveaway is planned at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, starting at 18th and Quindaro Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas. The parade will end around 9th and Quindaro, where a performance by school bands and the Gateway High Steppers is planned. School supplies will be given away to Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools students and a dance-off will take place at the Parkwood Pool parking lot during the Back-to-School Splash Bash. The event also features a bounce house, free food and prizes at Parkwood Park. The event is free and open to the public. Those attending do not need to have proof of residency. The parade is sponsored by P.R.I.D.E., the Kansas City, Kansas, Chapter of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters. The grand marshal of the parade will be Commissioner Gayle Townsend.
History re-enactor to be at Grinter Place today
A history re-enactor will be on hand to talk about trading in the mid-1800s from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Grinter Place, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas. There will be tours of the 1857 home. There is a charge for tours. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/1400so78street/.
Dotte Con event today at library
The annual Dotte Con event is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas, in the auditorium. The event will include special guests and panels, a cosplay contest, video and tabletop games, anime viewings and other activities. It is for all ages. It is free.
Family story time planned
Family story time will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, at the youth services craft room, Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. This program is geared to ages 2 to 6. There will be a story, dancing and singing. For other library programs, visit www.kckpl.org.
Spanish singing lessons planned
“Clases de Canto,” or Spanish singing lessons, are planned from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in Conference Room B, South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Spanish language singing class is taught by Sandra Zamora. For other library programs, visit www.kckpl.org.
Two artists to exhibit works Saturday at Alcott
Two artists are scheduled to exhibit their works on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Cheyenne Banda, a self-taught mixed media artist, will have a show in the Harrison Gallery at the Alcott. Her work includes mixed media and computer artwork, and she mashes it together in a colorful and thought-provoking way, said Chris Green, Alcott executive director. Banda’s art might be considered surreal. Xavier Gayden works with watercolors on paper and has developed a unique style, Green said. His pictures tell a story, often from his life. The galleries open at 6 p.m. Saturday and close at 8:30 p.m., with a reception for the artists at 6:30 p.m. There will be air-conditioning. Green said the Alcott Arts Center also is gearing up for its Shakespeare production this year, which is a spin on the classic, “Two Gentlemen from Verona.” The Alcott’s production will be titled “Two People from Verona,” and it will include women in the cast. The comedy will be performed at 3 p.m. Sept. 14-15 and Sept. 21-22. This year, the production will be indoors at the Alcott, and there will be air-conditioning, Green said. Chairs will be provided. Admission will be a suggested donation of $5. The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA-accessible. For more information, call 913-233-2787 or visit https://www.alcottartscenter.org/.
T-Bones will play Texas AirHogs tonight
The Kansas City T-Bones will play the Texas AirHogs at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at JustBats Field, T-Bones Stadium, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. There will be post-game fireworks and a salute to the armed forces on Military Appreciation Night. It will be Boy Scout campout night.
Real Salt Lake visits Sporting KC tonight
Real Salt Lake will visit Sporting KC at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. It will be military appreciation night. Twelve Purple Heart recipients will be saluted at the game. For ticket information, visit SeatGeek.com.