Category: Bonner Springs

Dumpster Days starts Friday

Dumpster Days, an opportunity for Wyandotte County residents to recycle electronics waste for a small fee and dispose of unwanted bulky items for free, will be held Friday and Saturday mornings.

The event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 21 and 22 at Wyandotte County Park, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.

Those participating in the event will need to show proof of Wyandotte County residence with a driver’s license, utility bill or other document displaying their name and address.

Residents may bring items including electronics recycling, mattresses, furniture, appliances, fixtures, refrigerators, televisions and cathode ray tube televisions and monitors.

There will be a $40 charge for CRT computer screens, $20 for LCD-flat screen TVs, and $40 for CRT TVs. Cash only, exact change, will be accepted.

Items that will not be accepted include household hazardous waste, yard waste, batteries, storm debris, food waste, glass, plastics and other recycling, tires and demolition material.

Household hazardous waste may be taken to the HHW Center at 2443 S. 88th St., Kansas City, Kansas, for free. HHW dates for this year have passed, and residents may view dates in 2023 at wycokck.org/waste.

Recycling or yard waste may be taken to the Recycling and Yard Waste Center at 3241 Park Drive, Kansas City, Kansas, for free. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, except on holidays, through Nov. 20.

For more information, visit wycokck.org/dumpsterdays.

Fundraiser to benefit victims of domestic violence

A fundraiser to help domestic violence victims and for safer homes will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at the grounds of the Kansas City Renaissance Festival.

The WyCo Sisterhood Foundation is holding the Masquerade Ball to raise funds to “unmask domestic violence.”

The event will feature music, live entertainment, a costume contest, a raffle and silent auction.

Proceeds will assist the Friends of Yates in their efforts to fight domestic violence and provide safer homes.

The WyCo Sisterhood was founded in 2019 by volunteers who worked at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival to raise money for local charities. The group started its own foundation to address the needs of the community directly.

Friends of Yates opened the first emergency domestic violence shelter in Wyandotte County in 1980, and continues to offer assistance, education, prevention services and resources.

Friends of Yates is part of the Metropolitan Family Violence Coalition, a collaborative effort committed to providing services for domestic violence victims throughout the Kansas City area.

VIP admission for the Masquerade Ball is $60 and includes dinner and a happy hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. General admission begins at 8:30 p.m.; tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. Anyone who brings a new or gently used coat to donate to students in the Bonner Springs School District will receive a free raffle ticket. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/MasqueradeBall.

Saturday events

Democrats meet Saturday

The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Las Islas Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave. Guest speakers will be Vicki Hiatt, Kansas Democratic Party chair; and Hank Chamberlain, Democratic National Committee member. Lauren Martin, 3rd District chair, will speak in favor of voting no on the two constitutional amendments and voting to retain all judges on the ballot. There also will be information presented about the possibility of passing medical marijuana in the next legislative session. Those attending the breakfast may start gathering at the restaurant at 8:15 a.m., with the program starting at 9:15 a.m. The cost of the breakfast is $10 per person, or $7 for students and those on a limited income. Those attending do not have to buy a breakfast to listen to the program. A sponsor will pay the cost of students attending the meeting for the first time.For more information, email [email protected].

BPU employees to compete in lineman’s rodeo Saturday

Six linemen from the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities will compete against hundreds of other utility workers at the annual International Lineman’s Rodeo through Oct. 15 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. An annual trade show and expo will be held in Overland Park, Kansas, in conjunction with the event. The lineman’s rodeo features linemen competing in events based on traditional lineman tasks. BPU will be represented by one team and three apprentice linemen. Matt Campion, Jake Janes, Trenton Overton, Josh Cook, Garrett Gilbert and Dawson Crouss will be competing against more than 900 linemen representing more than 200 teams from private and municipal utilities. Last year’s BPU team placed fourth in the municipality division. The rodeo competition will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Ag Hall, near 126th and State. An awards banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Overland Park Convention Center. The International Lineman’s Rodeo was first held in 1984 and was created to maintain a focus on safety and safe work practices, and to recognize the technical craft skills of utility linemen. For more information, see www.linemansrodeokc.com.

Exhibit celebrates 150th anniversary of KCK at Wyandotte County Museum

The Wyandotte County Museum is featuring an exhibit celebrating 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.

Candidate meet-and-greet session planned

On Saturday, Oct. 15, a meet-and-greet session with candidates is planned from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Beatrice Lee Community Center, 1310 N. 10th St., Kansas City, Kansas. This event is sponsored by Unity with Purpose and the Kansas City, Kansas, Branch of the NAACP.

Renaissance Festival continues, with ‘Haunted Huzzah’

The 45th annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival continues Saturday, Oct. 15, at the festival grounds, near 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. The theme of this weekend is “Haunted Huzzah.” 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.

Free Halloween movies at Legends

Free Halloween movies to be shown each Saturday in October 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 Oct. 15, the movie will be “Halloweentown.” Those attending may bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

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