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Renaissance Festival continues
The Renaissance Festival continues on the weekends through Oct. 16, at 126th and State Avenue. For more information, see www.kcrenfest.com/.
Program offered on raising safe kids
A program will be offered on raising safe kids on eight Mondays beginning Sept. 12 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. “ACT Raising Safe Kids” program will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays. It will cover positive discipline, anger management and conflict resolution skills. It will be presented by certified trainers, Heather Neds and Elizabeth Madeo. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Memory to be topic of program
The Master of Memory Series will be offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2200 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. It is a series for men and women created by Texas A&M Extension Service. Topics to be covered include memory strategies, nutrition and memory function, medications and memory, how medical conditions affect memory, and exercise for mind and body. Presenters will be Pat Callaghan, master food volunteer, KSU Research and Extension, and Lori Wuellner, Wyandotte County Extension agent. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, Los Martes, 27 de septiembre, 10-11 a.m.. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349. los martes, 1-2:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group for healthy relationships offered
A weekly group for healthy relationships, domestic violence education and support will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group is offered in partnership with Friends of Yates – Joyce Williams Shelter, facilitated by Chandra Green. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group offered for caregivers
A support group for caregivers, men and women, will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The facilitator is Jackie Tigges, LSCSW. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Program offered on knitting and crocheting
A program on knitting, crocheting and quilting will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is for beginners as well as those who already know how to knit and crochet. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Kansas Works job fair planned Sept. 27 at Reardon Center
A job fair will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Reardon Convention Center, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas Works job fair is part of a statewide job fair being held at different locations throughout the state on Sept. 27. Employers and job seekers will be able to meet and learn about job opportunities at the fair. The fair will open exclusively to veterans from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and at 3 p.m. all job seekers are invited to attend. For more information, go to KansasCommerce.com, under the Job Seekers tab. Or call 877-509-6757.
‘Stay Strong, Stay Healthy’ program offered
The “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” program will focus on improving the health and well-being of older adults. The goal of the program is to provide a safe, structured and effective strength training exercise program that targets strength, balance and flexibility. The program is sponsored by the K-State Research and Extension office in Wyandotte County along with the Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan. It will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 27 at the Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The dates of the program will include Sept. 27, Sept. 29, Oct. 4, Oct. 6, Oct. 11, Oct. 13, Oct. 18, Oct. 20, Oct. 25, Oct. 27, Nov. 1, Nov. 4, Nov. 8, Nov. 10, Nov. 15 and Nov. 17. For more information and registration, call 913-299-9300.
CARE program offered
A Child Adult Relationship Enrichment (C.A.R.E.) program will be offered in two sessions, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will be presented by Michelle Bertuglia-Haley, MSW, LSCS, child and family therapy team of Children’s Mercy. Certificates of attendance will be given out at the end of the second session. Reservations are required. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
KCK school board to meet Sept. 27
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the Board Room of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda should be posted in advance of the meeting at www.kckps.org.
Downtown Shareholders to meet Sept. 27
The Downtown Shareholders will hold their quarterly meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at BHC Rhodes, 712 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. To be discussed are a historic survey of the downtown area, LISC quality of life goals, renewal of the Downtown Improvement District, along with a tour of BHC Rhodes. Advance reservations are required to 913-371-0705 or to [email protected].
Workshop planned on cookie decorating
“Cookie Decorating by Sweet Ideas” will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Creative techniques for cookie decorating will be covered. Rachel Van Stratton is the instructor. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Parenting support group to meet
A parenting support group, facilitated by Matt Brandmeyer, will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group will work together in finding ways to connect parents and children and form strong bonds. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
UG Commission to meet Sept. 29
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda should be posted a few days before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
Blood drive scheduled Sept. 30
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at Providence Medical Center, auditorium rooms, 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Candidate forum planned Oct. 1
A Candidate Forum on Criminal Justice is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Bethel Neighborhood Center, 14 S. 17th St., Kansas City, Kan. The forum is sponsored by Kansans for Smart Justice, ACLU of Kansas, Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation, El Centro, Kansas Appleseed, Kansas Black Leadership Council, Kansas City, Kan., NAACP and MainStream Coalition. All Wyandotte County state legislative candidates are being invited to participate. The candidates will be asked about their views on the criminal justice system and the state level criminal justice policies they support. The event is free and open to the public.
Silver City Day parade to be Oct. 1
The Silver City Day parade and celebration is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 1. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at South 42nd and Strong Avenue, and continues to 24th Street. It will be followed by a celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Emerson Park, 29th and Strong. There will be entertainment, food and activities. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Argentine-Silver-City-Day-Celebration-388221744610660/.
Edwardsville plans fall family picnic and 5k
The city of Edwardsville will hold a Fall Family Picnic at Edwardsville City Park on Oct. 1. The event is for Edwardsville and celebrates the community, its history and its future. It will feature attractions such as face painting, balloon animals and other field games. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be sold at a small charge. In addition to this year’s picnic will be the Phyllis J. Freeman 5k, 3k walk and kids’ fun run. The 5k race will take place at 8 a.m. Oct. 1, beginning at Edwardsville City Park and concluding on the new trail crossing the bridge into the southeast portion of the park. The cost of the walk is $30. Food and drink will be provided at the end of the race. Proceeds from the 5k will benefit the Kelly Lynn Lutz Memorial Foundation, which provides scholarships to children of parents with cancer.
BPU to meet Oct. 4
The Board of Public Utilities plans to meet on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the BPU offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting was changed from Wednesday to Tuesday because of scheduling conflicts. The BPU work session generally starts at 5 p.m., followed by the regular meeting.
30th anniversary celebration planned for Shepherd’s Center
The Kansas City, Kan., Shepherd’s Center will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Kansas City, Kan., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 4, at 7844 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit www.sckck.org or https://www.facebook.com/shepherdscenterkck/.
Quilt show to be Oct. 7-8
The Starlight Quilters Guild Quilt Show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Abdallah Shrine Temple, 5300 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. Admission is $4, and children under 12 are free.
Providence 5K race Oct. 8 to benefit YMCA
Providence Medical Center and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City will hold a Rock, Roll and Run Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, Kan. Proceeds benefit the Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center’s Cancer Survivorship program, as well as the YMCA scholarship program. “We’re excited to partner with the YMCA to present this family-friendly event,” said Dr. Prashanth Katrapati, a Providence Medical Center cardiologist. “This is an opportunity for the community to take part in a running/walking event, learn more about the health and wellness programs Providence and the Y offer to promote health and fitness, and enjoy entertainment from some favorite local bands.” The family-friendly activities begin Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre with a 5K walk-run though Wyandotte Park at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Kids Run around the amphitheater at 10 a.m. Registration Sept. 9 through Oct. 7 is $30, and day-of-race registration is $35 at the event. Race registration is available online at http://tinyurl.com/RockRollRun. Registration forms also are available at any 8th Street YMCA., Bonner Springs YMCA and the Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center. There is no cost for the Kids Run, and registration is not required. All first responders, local fire, police and sheriff officers are eligible for a discounted price of $5. They may contact their local YMCA for more information. A free Community Health Fair sponsored by Providence and the YMCA will feature entertainment from local bands from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information about Rock, Roll and Run, including registration, visit http://tinyurl.com/RockRollRun.
Fairfax Festival planned Oct. 13
The Fairfax Festival is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Kaw Point Park, 1401 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, Kan. Music, food and games are planned. For more information, visit https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b3a42029a047b135d3fc3d1e3/files/2016_Ticket_Sales.02.pdf.
UG scheduled to meet Oct. 13
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda should be posted online at www.wycokck.org before the meeting.
Medicare open enrollment event to be Oct. 17
U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., will be the host of two Medicare open enrollment assistance events in October. The events will help provide information for seniors during the Medicare open enrollment period, a spokesman said. The first event will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 17, at Kansas City Kansas Community College Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave. The second event will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Shawnee Town Hall. Trained volunteers from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program will be on hand at the event to provide one-on-one assistance to seniors who have questions, or who wish to make changes to their plans. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period extends from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Medicare beneficiaries who wish to make changes or enroll for the first time need to bring their Medicare card, any current prescriptions (including dosage and frequency), and a list of preferred pharmacies. The event is free and open to everyone. For additional information, or if persons cannot attend and are interested in enrollment, contact Rep. Yoder’s District Office in Overland Park at 913-621-0832.
Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers individual and couples counseling to women and men who might otherwise not be able to afford counseling. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to do an intake and schedule an appointment.
Wyandotte County Museum
The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.
Strawberry Hill Museum
The Strawberry Hill Museum at 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. For information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://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. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for students; and children 5 and younger free. It is closed on state holidays. 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.
Old Quindaro Museum
The Old Quindaro Museum is at 3432 N. 29th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information about the museum, call 816-820-3615 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oldquindaromuseum/.
