Category: Bonner Springs

Saturday events

Betty Kolenda, right, with Pat Winegardner, left front, and Elaine Webb, left back, made cabbage rolls (golambki) at a recent workday to prepare for Polski Day on May 5 at All Saints Catholic Church, 8th and Vermont, Kansas City, Kansas. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Polski Day parade and festival planned May 5 to raise funds for church
All Saints Catholic Church, 8th and Vermont, Kansas City, Kansas, will celebrate Polski Day on Saturday, May 5. A Polka Mass featuring the Good Shepherd Choir will be held at 4 p.m. May 5 at All Saints Church. The event also includes a Polski Day parade at 11 a.m. May 5 from 12th and Central, east to 8th Street, then to Vermont, ending at the church. Polish music, food and entertainment are scheduled on the church grounds. The event celebrates Polish heritage and raises funds for the church. For more information, see www.polskiday.com.

Many flowers and plants are available at the Wyandotte County Extension Masters Gardeners annual plant sale. The sale continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Wyandotte County Extension office, 1200 N. 79th, Kansas City, Kansas. The location is west of Kmart. The event is a fundraiser for the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Master Gardeners to hold plant sale May 5
The annual plant sale of the Extension Master Gardeners in Wyandotte County will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5, in the Wildcat Room of the Extension office at 1200 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Many varieties of vegetables were grown by the Master Gardeners for this sale. A large variety of annual and perennial plants and flowers suitable for this climate will be available. Cash and checks will be accepted.

Blue Devil 5K and Kids Trot to be May 5
The 2018 Blue Devil 5K and Kids Trot will be May 5 at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The Blue Devil 5K, which is in its 14th year, is at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 5. The course winds through the KCKCC campus on the roads, walking paths and sidewalks. The Kids Trot follows at 9 a.m. and is geared toward children 11-years and younger. Childcare volunteers will provide activities for the children from 7:30 to 9 a.m., so parents can participate in the run-walk. Registration for the 5K is $20 per person through March 31. The Kids Trot is $10. Registration for both the Blue Devil 5K and the Kid’s Trot includes a T-shirt, Finisher’s Medal, Goodie Bag and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast following the event. About 200 people participated in the 5K and Kids Trot in 2017. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers. In addition, the winner of each age group will receive an award and a prize. Children in the Kids Trot will run in heats based on age groups. Distances will range from 25 meters to one-quarter of a mile. No strollers are allowed. For more information about the Blue Devil 5K Run/Walk and Kids Trot, visit www.kckcc.edu/campus-life/health-rec/WFC/blue-devil-fun-run-walk. Information is also available by calling the KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center at 913-288-7610. For information on how to volunteer for the Blue Devil 5K Run-Walk and Kids Trot, call 913-288-7370.

Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market to be May 5
The Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5, at Kelly Murphy Park, 129 Elm, Bonner Springs. Opening day, May 5, will feature music by Doug Kellis. The farmers’ market is planned on Saturday mornings during the rest of the summer, through Oct. 27.

Piper plans Spring Craft Show
The Piper Spring Craft Show is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at Piper High School, 4400 N. 107th, Kansas City, Kansas. The show is sponsored by the Piper High School Robotics Team. There is free admission.

KCK PTA meeting planned
A Kansas City, Kansas, PTA District organizational meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, second floor auditorium, 625 Minnesota Ave.

STEAM program to be at Main Library
A STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) program is planned from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library craft room, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. This month’s theme is the science of spring, and participants will make umbrellas and flower pots. The program is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Painting program planned
The South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, is planning a Paint the Pages program from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5, in the storytime room. Children are invited to hear a story and then paint a picture inspired by the book. This program’s topic will be Pete the Cat.

Instrument Petting Zoo to visit library
The Kansas City Symphony’s Bush and Jamie Helzberg Instrument Petting Zoo will visit the Turner Library, 831 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kansas, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5. The event will be in the nearby gymnasium. The event is for all ages, and children.

Colorado Rapids to visit Sporting KC Saturday night
A pair of MLS originals lock horns for the second time this season when Western Conference leaders Sporting Kansas City (5-2-2, 17 points) welcome the Colorado Rapids (2-3-2, 8 points) Saturday in Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available via SeatGeek.com. FOX Sports Kansas City and FOX Sports Kansas City Plus will televise three hours of live coverage on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. The match will stream live on FOX Sports GO within the FOX Sports Kansas City-Midwest viewing area and on ESPN+ elsewhere across the country. Local radio broadcasts will air on Sports Radio 810 WHB (English) and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM (Spanish), while the Sporting KC Uphoria app will provide live updates. The first 10,000 fans to arrive at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday will receive a limited-edition Matt Besler bobblehead.

Send in upcoming events in Wyandotte County to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, phone number and contact information.

Bonner Springs girls drop match 3 – 2 in overtime

Junior forward Sydni Bolewski (6) dribbled past a Spring Hill defender. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Bonner Springs High School girls soccer team lost 3 – 2 in overtime against Spring Hill on Tuesday night in Bonner Springs.

The Lady Braves scored first, only four minutes into the game, when senior midfielder Hope Seaton sent a long ball forward for junior forward Sydni Bolewski. Bolewski outpaced the Broncos defense to fire a shot from 12 yards that beat goalkeeper Meg Putnam.

Spring Hill controlled the time of possession for the remainder of the first half, picking up its first goal with 16 minutes remaining in the half and moving ahead with eight minutes remaining, taking a 2 – 1 lead to halftime.

Bonner Springs was not able to eliminate Spring Hill’s ball control advantage in the second half, but Bolewski and fellow forward Trinity Jones created counter-attacking opportunities as Spring Hill pulled its defenders far forward, often to the midfield line.

Seaton tied the game midway through the second half when Bolewski earned a Spring Hill foul on an attacking run. From about 30 yards, Seaton arced the kick just over Putnam’s outstretched arms and into the net.

Regulation time ended with the game tied 2 – 2, but less than a minute into the sudden death overtime period Spring Hill senior Anna Watson got past the Bonner defense and scored the winning goal.

Bonner Springs drops to 6-3-1 on the season. They will play next on Monday evening against De Soto High School.

Senior midfielder Hope Seaton’s (2) hug lifted junior forward Sydni Bolewski (6) off the ground as they celebrated combining for a goal in the early minutes of the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Senior defender Sydney Hunt (30) headed the ball. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Hope Seaton’s perfectly placed free kick sailed over the leap of Spring Hill goalkeeper Meg Putnam. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Senior players on the team, including goalkeeper Martina Glenn (00), were honored at halftime. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Hope Seaton made a run at the Spring Hill goal in the first half. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Sydni Bolewski stopped the run of a Broncos player. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Senior midfielder Sarah Hunt tried to win the ball. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Junior forward Trinity Jones fought for possession. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Community calendar

The Wyandotte Daily news is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call to see if the event is still planned.

Support group to meet April 30
A Loss and Healing Support group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 30, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is for those who have suffered from a recent loss. The facilitator is Sister Barb Conroy. For registration or more information, call 913-906-8990.

UG committee meetings planned April 30
The Unified Government Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, April 30, in the fifth floor conference room at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The Economic Development and Finance Committee meeting will follow. An agenda may be posted in advance at www.wycokck.org.

Crime victims to be remembered at candlelighting service
The Wyandotte County community, families of fallen victims, and community officials will come together on Monday, April 30, to remember those who have lost their lives to homicide in 2017. The event will be held at Forest Grove Baptist Church, 1417 N. 9th St., Kansas City, Kansas, where the Rev. Desmond Lamb is the host pastor. A light dinner will be provided to guests beginning at 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by the program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/crime-victims-to-be-remembered-at-candlelighting-service-monday/.

Blood drive scheduled May 2
Security Bank, 10840 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, has scheduled a Community Blood Center blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2 in the mobile bus at 10840 Parallel Parkway. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Grinter Ladies Night Out planned May 3
Grinter Ladies’ Night Out is planned from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 3 at the Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Admission will be $5; wind and food tastings are planned. Door prizes are planned. The event raises funds for the Grinter Place Friends.

School to hold blood drive May 4
Turner High School, 2211 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kansas, has scheduled a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 4 in the auxiliary gym. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Master Gardeners to hold plant sale May 4-5
The annual plant sale of the Extension Master Gardeners in Wyandotte County will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, in the Wildcat Room of the Extension office at 1200 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Many varieties of vegetables were grown by the Master Gardeners for this sale. A large variety of annual and perennial plants and flowers suitable for this climate will be available. Cash and checks will be accepted.

Registration open for Blue Devil 5K and Kids Trot May 5
The 2018 Blue Devil 5K and Kids Trot will be May 5 at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The Blue Devil 5K, which is in its 14th year, is at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 5. The course winds through the KCKCC campus on the roads, walking paths and sidewalks. The Kids Trot follows at 9 a.m. and is geared toward children 11-years and younger. Childcare volunteers will provide activities for the children from 7:30 to 9 a.m., so parents can participate in the run-walk. Registration for the 5K is $20 per person through March 31. The Kids Trot is $10. Registration for both the Blue Devil 5K and the Kid’s Trot includes a T-shirt, Finisher’s Medal, Goodie Bag and an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast following the event. About 200 people participated in the 5K and Kids Trot in 2017. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers. In addition, the winner of each age group will receive an award and a prize. Children in the Kids Trot will run in heats based on age groups. Distances will range from 25 meters to one-quarter of a mile. No strollers are allowed. For more information about the Blue Devil 5K Run/Walk and Kids Trot, visit www.kckcc.edu/campus-life/health-rec/WFC/blue-devil-fun-run-walk. Information is also available by calling the KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center at 913-288-7610. For information on how to volunteer for the Blue Devil 5K Run-Walk and Kids Trot, call 913-288-7370.

Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market to be May 5
The Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5, at Kelly Murphy Park, 129 Elm, Bonner Springs. Opening day, May 5, will feature music by Doug Kellis. The farmers’ market is planned on Saturday mornings during the rest of the summer, through Oct. 27.

Polski Day planned May 5 to raise funds for church
All Saints Catholic Church, 8th and Vermont, Kansas City, Kansas, will celebrate Polski Day on Saturday, May 5. A Polka Mass featuring the Good Shepherd Choir will be held at 4 p.m. May 5 at All Saints Church. The event also includes a Polski Day parade at 11 a.m. May 5 from 12th and Central, east to 8th Street, then to Vermont, ending at the church. Polish music, food and entertainment are scheduled on the church grounds. The event celebrates Polish heritage and raises funds for the church. For more information, see www.polskiday.com.

Program planned on May 8 on immigrants and refugees in the community
“They Are Our Neighbors: Immigrants and Refugees in Our Community” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, in the Main Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, second floor auditorium, 625 Minnesota Ave. The program may discuss the difference between an immigrant and a refugee, what it means to have a green card and be a permanent resident versus a citizen, how many immigrants and refugees are living in the city, where they come from and why, do they have to pay taxes, how the community can help to welcome and integrate them. There will be stories from immigrants and refugees who settled in the Kansas City area.

BPU expected to meet May 9
The Board of Public Utilities is expected to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the BPU administration building, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

Health fair planned May 10
A free Provider-Health Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 at the Pierson Community Center, Pierson Park, 1800 S. 55th, Kansas City, Kansas. The community event is sponsored by the Wyandotte County-Kansas City, Kansas, Human Services Department and Council of Community Members. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families may attend, and information about services and resources will be provided. For information, call 913-573-5502 or email [email protected].

Program offered on soil mapping
Residents are invited to a program on soil mapping information at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at the Sunflower Room, Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The Soil Conservation Service in Wyandotte County offers soil mapping services, as well as soil erosion, pollution and storm water management. Those attending the presentation May 10 by Lonnie Miller, soil scientist, will find out how they can use the soil mapping information as it pertains to their own property. Registration is not required. There is a $5 fee payable at the door. There will be no fee for certified Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, call 913-299-9300.

Blood drive scheduled May 10
Eisenhower Community Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas, has scheduled a Community Blood Center blood drive from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 10 in the Multipurpose Room 2. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

UG Commission to meet May 10
The Unified Government Commission plans to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. An agenda may be posted in advance of the meeting at www.wycokck.org.

Counseling offered
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., is offering individual and couples counseling to women and men who might not otherwise be able to afford counseling. Counseling services are available in English and Spanish. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to do an intake and schedule an appointment.

Wyandotte County Museum
For information about the Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.

Strawberry Hill Museum
For information about The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, 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.