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Saturday events

Mobile mammograms offered

A mobile mammogram event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Bonner Springs Library, 201 Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. The mammograms are for women 40 and older. Also, there will be free colorectal testing kits for men and women 45 and older. Walk-ins are welcome. Those attending should bring their insurance cards. The Early Detection Works Program may be available for those without health insurance. Masks are required.

New exhibit celebrating 150th anniversary of KCK opens at Wyandotte County Museum

The Wyandotte County Museum is featuring a new exhibit in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Kansas City, Kansas. On Oct 22, 1872, Kansas City, Kansas, was formally incorporated, but at that time it was far from the Kansas City, Kansas, of today. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas,” exhibit will feature a series of early maps, facts, and images from the city’s earliest years. It will provide visitors with a glimpse several important stories related the cities early development and growth. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas” exhibit will be on display at the Wyandotte County Museum from Oct. 1 until Feb. 18, 2023. The Wyandotte County Museum, 621 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.

Silver City Day parade and festival to be Saturday

Silver City Day is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Argentine area of Kansas City, Kansas. The event starts with the Silver City Parade at 10 a.m. The parade will start at 36th and Strong and end at 24th and Strong. The festival will follow, after the parade until 4 p.m. at Emerson Park, South 29th and Strong Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. A marching band showcase will be part of Silver City Day. Bands are scheduled to entertain at the festival. They include Stranded in the City, Lucky 20 and Madisen Ward. There also will be zumba dancers and taekwondo. The event also will include a tamale contest. There also will be arts and crafts, and a bounce house at the festival. Food will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/ArgentineSilverCityDay.

Providence Car Show to be Oct. 1

Mark your calendars for the annual Providence Car Show set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The car show entry will be at 9 a.m. Saturday on the Providence campus at 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, in Lot D3. In addition to a car show, there will be numerous activities for the entire family. The event is free for spectators to enjoy and there is $10 registration entry fee for each car entered into the show. The first 125 cars with a paid registration will receive a free T-shirt. Sponsors will present top car awards and prizes, including Most Unique, Most Radical Engine, Best Truck, Greaser’s Choice, Executive Choice, Best Use of Paint, Best 50’s, Best 60’s, Special Interest and Most Original. All car entries receive a participant award. Three food trucks are scheduled for the annual event: TacoVia, Christy’s Tenderloin and Black Iron Eatery. Grounded Mobile Coffee and the Funnel Cake Truck will also be at the car show. In addition, Acoustic Nights will be providing music and TNR Farms will hold a Petting Zoo at the event. There will be free pumpkins for the first 150 families in attendance in addition to balloon and cartoon artists. Car show proceeds benefit the Providence Share Fund that provides help to those Providence staff and patients needing financial assistance. This is the third year for the annual event. For more information, check out the event on https://www.facebook.com/ProvidenceKC

Renaissance Festival continues, with ‘Heroes and Villains’

The 45th annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival continues Saturday, Oct. 1, at the festival grounds, near 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. The theme of this weekend is “Heroes and Villains.” The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and on weekends through Oct. 16. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online at www.kcrenfest.com. Today, festival-goers may bring five canned goods for Harvesters Community Food Network and get $5 off a full-priced adult ticket. Kansas City, Kansas, residents may bring a piece of mail with their name and address on it or an ID with their address on it and receive $3 off their ticket at the gate.

Library in the Park to be Saturday

The seventh annual Library in the Park event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Huron Park. Huron Park is located behind the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, which is at 625 Minnesota Ave. The event will include musical entertainment and activities. Daniel Miyares will be the featured author for the event. Miyares, of Lenexa, is a picture book author and illustrator. He will give away signed copies of his book, “Hope at Sea.” There also will be a book sale with all items for $1. Face painting and other activities are planned. Paletas (an ice pop) will be available. Library in the Park is free and open to the public. Free parking will be in the City Hall Health Center lot, the UMB Bank lot to the east and on the street in front of the Main Library. For more information, visit http://libraryinthepark.org/.

American Royal Barbecue kicks off this weekend

The American Royal Barbecue is this weekend, with events planned from Thursday through Sunday. The event is held at the Kansas Speedway, near I-70 and 110th Street in Kansas City, Kansas. The event is a barbecue competition for teams. More than 500 teams are expected to compete. Other food will be available for purchase. There will be entertainment throughout the event. Fireworks are scheduled Friday night. “Heroes on Display” events are scheduled Saturday. Kid-friendly events also are planned. Gates will open at 3 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday. Both single-day and weekend tickets are available. Ticket prices range from $23 to $25 per person to $9 for children per day. Children under 5 are free. Parking is $10 per vehicle. A weekend pass is $40 to $45. For more information, see https://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/.

Church to hold fiesta Saturday

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a parish fiesta from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at 22nd and Parallel. There will be games, rides, a bounce house, food and drink, music and dancing. There is no admission charge. Food is available for purchase. Mass will be at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1.

Holland to meet voters Saturday at KCK campaign event

Mark Holland, a U.S. Senate candidate, will meet voters in Wyandotte County from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Elevate Bar and Grill, 7543 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Holland, a former Kansas City, Kansas, mayor and Unified Government commissioner, and a pastor, is rolling out a “WYCO to Washington” campaign segment this week. Holland stated he was motivated to run for U.S. Senate because he believes his priorities and values are in sync with what Kansans want from their government. Holland is a United Methodist pastor and is a former mayor of Kansas City, Kansas. Prior to his election as mayor, he served six years as a commissioner of the Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County. He is a fourth generation Kansan, the son of a pastor and a public school teacher and the father of four young adults.

Free Halloween movie tonight at Legends Lawn

The Legends Outlets will be showing free outdoor Halloween movies at 7 p.m. each Saturday in October at the Legends Lawn. The Lawn is located on the west side of the shopping center, 1843 Village West Parkway, which is near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. On Saturday, Oct. 1, the movie will be “Casper.” Those attending may bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

Send information about upcoming events happening in Wyandotte County to [email protected].

Crash reported near construction area on I-70

A crash was reported near a construction area from eastbound I-70 to northbound I-635 on early Sunday morning, according to a trooper’s report.

The one-vehicle accident took place as a Chevrolet Traverse was driving at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, from westbound I-70 to northbound I-635 on the ramp, according to a Kansas Turnpike Authority trooper’s report.

The Traverse was on the exit ramp from eastbound I-70 to northbound I-635 when it drifted to the left into a closed construction area and struck several cones and a metal road barricade, the trooper’s report stated. The Traverse then traveled off the right side of the ramp and struck the base of an overhead sign post with the front end, the report stated.

The driver of the Traverse, a 39-year-old Bonner Springs woman, had a possible minor injury and was taken to a hospital, according to the trooper’s report.

Braves get first season win against Wildcats, 31-12

Bonner Springs senior quarterback Kahliek Rainey tried to stiff-arm his way past Washington senior Amarion Womack. Rainey had one running and one passing touchdown in the 31-12 win by the Braves. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Bonner Springs Braves overcame early turnovers to earn a 31-12 win over the Washington Wildcats in Bonner Springs on Friday. The win is the first in head coach Byron Mays’s tenure with the team and moves Bonner to 1-2 on the season.

The Wildcats scored first, taking advantage of a short field and scoring on a strike from Ja’Quarey Williams to Jeremiah Miller for a 6-0 lead. The Wildcats got an interception and drove down to the Bonner Springs 15-yard line on their next possession but weren’t able to convert the opportunity.

The Braves moved into the second quarter with a 6-0 deficit, but quickly got back on top with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Kahliek Rainey to Dainan Whetstone. Whetstone was nearly tackled at the 5-yard line but with a second and third effort willed himself into the end zone.

Desmon Williams ran in the 2-point conversion for an 8-6 Bonner Springs lead.

The Braves got into an offensive rhythm, running Peyton Parks behind the left side of the offensive line for consistent gains and first downs. The Braves finished the drive on a 1-yard quarterback sweep from Rainey.

Rainey connected with Bryce Wendt on the 2-point conversion for a 16-6 advantage.

Kicker Hayden Hernandez set the Braves on a short field with a well-executed on-side kick on the ensuing kickoff. Parks gave the Braves a three-score lead on a 2-yard scoring run, set up by a long run from Rainey. The Braves converted the 2-point conversion for a 24-6 lead that they held to the half.

The third quarter saw the teams battle for position, with neither getting the upper hand.

In the fourth quarter, Washington took advantage of a short punt to start on the Bonner Springs 44-yard line. A few plays later, a 20-yard pass to Amarion Womack set up a 5-yard touchdown run by JohVonte’ Ross.

Bonner Springs hit back with 5 minutes remaining in the game. Starting at the Washington 45-yard line after a penalty, Rainey hit Wyatt Caldwell for a 30-yard gain, followed by a 6-yard touchdown run from Parks. Hernandez converted the extra point attempt for the final 31-12 score.

The end of the game was marred by an injury to Washington’s Chaddrick Jones, who was hit under the chin on the final touchdown play. Jones was tended by paramedics, and the teams and spectators spent several anxious and helpless minutes before Jones was transported by ambulance for treatment.

The game resumed, and finished uneventfully.

Bonner Springs is now 1-2 for the season. The Braves play a Frontier League game at Louisburg next Friday evening. After the loss, Washington is also 1-2. The Wildcats play Wamego at home on Friday.