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Strawberry Hill Museum open for holidays
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., has opened for the holidays and will remain open on weekends through Sunday, Jan. 26. The museum, decorated in Victorian style, is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with special tours available by appointment. The cost of a tour is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Call 913-371-3264 for more information or to make reservations. Holiday parties also may be booked. For more information, see http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

Wyandotte County Museum features World War I exhibit
The Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum, 635 N. 126th, Bonner Springs, Kan., will feature a historical exhibit about the local effect of World War I, “Local Poppies: Centennial of World War I.” The exhibit will include information Wyandotte County service members, war memorabilia, propaganda posters and local memorials from Wyandotte County. This exhibit will be on display through March 20. For more information about the days and hours it is open, call 913-721-1078 or visit www.wycomuseum.org.

Project Feederwatch continues
Project Feederwatch continues at the Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The bird count is planned each Saturday when people sign up in advance. For more information, call 913-299-2384.

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: les invitamos a disfrutar, compartir, recibe apoyo, con lideres Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, 6, 13, 20 y 27 de enero, 10-11 a.m. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, los martes, 1-2:30 p.m. Para registrarse contacte a Marie Alcocer, Llame 816-285-1357.

Support group for caregivers offered
A support group for caregivers is offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave. Kansas City, Kan. The facilitator is Jackie Tigges, MSW, LSCSW. Caring for a loved one who is ill or dying may be difficult and it helps to be supported by others. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Support group for those with addictions offered
All Addictions Group, a support group for women dealing with any kind of addiction, at any stage of recovery, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Call 913-906-8990 or register on-line at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.

Leavenworth Road Association to meet Jan. 13
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kan. A potluck dinner and social time at 6 p.m. will be followed by the program at 7 p.m. The LRA will provide a ham casserole and those attending may bring a side dish. The guest speaker will be John Scofield, owner of Pest and Landscape Solutions.

Shepherd’s Center to hold Adventures in Learning Jan. 16
The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan., will hold Adventures in Learning on Friday, Jan. 16. The free program will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 3333 Wood Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program begins with health screenings and fellowship at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m. there will be a choice of presentations including a travelogue by Ed Shutt, “Images of Kansas,” and “An Overview of Western Wyandotte County in 2014-2015,” by Murrel Bland. At 11 a.m. are two programs, one on health from Good Shepherd Hospice, and an “Origins of Kansas Place Names” program by Ed Shutt. Lunch is at noon, at a cost of $4 with reservations, or those attending may bring their own lunch. The luncheon speaker will be Judge Kate Lynch. For reservations call 913-281-8908.

Fundraiser scheduled Jan. 18
A Bowl-a-Thon benefit fundraiser is scheduled for medical expenses for Missy Kline at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Ranch Bowl, 5604 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. There will be a suggested donation of $15.

King Day celebration to be Jan. 19
The Kansas City, Kan., Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Jack Reardon Civic Center, 5th and Minnesota, Kansas City, Kan. Addressing the theme, “Hands Up for Peace; Hands Up For Justice; Hands Up For God!” the Rev. Forrest E. Harris, president of the American Baptist College (affectionately called “Holy Hill”) located in Nashville, Tenn., will be the keynote speaker for the event. It is free and open to the public. A motorcade will be held before the celebration. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/kck-king-day-speaker-to-be-college-president/.

Providence to offer free smoking cessation classes
Providence Medical Center, 8929 Parallel Parkway, offers the community free smoking cessation classes that focus on why individuals smoke, methods to quit smoking and how to successfully stop. The series of four classes is available on the hospital campus in the Cardiac Rehabilitation department. The next session will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 20, 22, 27 and 29. To register for this free class, call 913-596-4950.

UG Commission scheduled to meet Jan. 22
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will be in the Commission Chambers, lobby level. Planning and zoning items are expected to be included on the agenda. The agenda may be posted online a few days before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.

Snow Ball to be Jan. 24
A benefit is planned Saturday, Jan. 24, for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. The 41st annual Snow Ball will take place at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel, Kansas City, Mo. Proceeds will go toward providing for the basic needs of children and families in the region. The event begins at 6 p.m. and includes a social time, dinner and dance. Tickets are $250 per person. For more information, visit www.catholiccharitiessnowball.org or call 913-433-2046.

5K run scheduled Jan. 25
The Psychodelic 5K Trail Run, Ice Edition, is planned at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. For more information about registration and cost to enter the race, visit http://www.psychowyco.com/id95.html.

Blood drives scheduled Jan. 28-29
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 and and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at the University of Kansas Francisco Lounge, 3901 Rainbow Blv., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Eagle Days planned at Kaw Point
Eagle Days, an opportunity to watch bald eagles, will be Jan. 30 to Jan. 31 at the Lewis and Clark Historic Park at Kaw Point, 1 River City Drive. The location is accessible from I-70 in the Fairfax area of Kansas City, Kan. For more information go to the website www.lewisandclarkwyco.org or call 913-677-7752.

Red Cross blood drive scheduled Feb. 9
An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 9 at Curves, 1224 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information, to find other blood drives in the area, or to sign up for a blood drive, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

School plans chili supper, silent auction Feb. 20
Open Door Christian School, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, plans a chili supper and silent auction on Feb. 20. The event will raise funds that will be used for the computer technology and training program, and for a shade structure for the playground.

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.

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Strawberry Hill Museum open for holidays
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., has opened for the holidays and will remain open on weekends through Sunday, Jan. 26. The museum, decorated in Victorian style, is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with special tours available by appointment. The cost of a tour is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Call 913-371-3264 for more information or to make reservations. Holiday parties also may be booked. For more information, see http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

NAACP to meet Jan. 6
The Kansas City, Kan., Branch NAACP will meet Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Bethany Medical Office Building, 21 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will start at 5 p.m. with the installation of officers followed by a presentation from newly elected president, Richard Mabion. The Executive Committee meeting will start at 6 p.m., followed by the general membership meeting at 7 p.m. Year-end reports of committee activities for January through December 2014 will be required. For more information, call 913-281-7900 or fax 913-281-7847.

Blood drive scheduled Jan. 7
The Community Blood Center has scheduled a blood drive from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Moose Lodge No. 1999 Lodge Hall, 6621 Turner Drive, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Program offered to help with chronic disease
Registration is currently being accepted for a free program beginning Jan. 7 that will help persons manage chronic disease or diabetes. The public is invited to attend the workshop. This program will start at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central, Kansas City, Kan. Workshop dates include Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, and Feb. 11. Each session will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. At the workshop people will learn about what they can do to deal with their chronic disease or diabetes. To be discussed are practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, learning about better nutrition and exercise choices, understanding treatment choices, and finding better ways to talk with the doctor and family about health. The workshop is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact the K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County Office, at 913-299-9300 or email Lori Wuellner, [email protected] or Nozella Brown, [email protected].

‘Optimizing Your Health’ offered beginning Jan. 7
“Optimizing Your Health,” a six-week program designed for those who suffer from chronic illness or are caregivers, will be offered from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 11, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Topics include: “Ways to Reduce your Pain, How to Deal with Fatigue, Frustration and Isolation, How to talk to your Doctor about Your Health, How to make Choices about Your Treatment.” Presenters are Nozella Brown and Lori Wuellner of K-State Extension Consumer Sciences. Call 913-906-8990 to register. Materials will be provided at no cost to participants.

Parenting class begins Jan. 7
“Real World Love and Logic,” a three-part series, will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 7-21, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. To register, call 913-906-8990. Child care is available on a limited basis if requested in advance. The class is free.

Personal finance workshop offered Jan. 8
“Planning Your Spending Budget” will be presented by Wells Fargo Bank in partnership with Heartland Habitat for Humanity, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave, Kansas City, Kan. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Fairfax group to meet Jan. 8
The Fairfax Industrial Association will hold a general meeting at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Board of Public Utilities office, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Superintendent Cynthia Lane will be the guest speaker. The cost of the luncheon meeting will be $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. For more information or for reservations, email Melissa Clark by Jan. 6 at [email protected].

Red Cross blood drive planned Jan. 8
An American Red Cross blood drive is planned from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 8 at MWI Veterinary Supply Co., 2450 Midpoint Drive, in the Edwardsville area. Also scheduled is an American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 9 at Curves, 1224 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information, to find other blood drives in the area, or to sign up for a blood drive, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

UG Ethics Commission scheduled to meet Jan. 8
The United Government Ethics Commission is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. Jan. 8 at Division 18, old county commissioners’ chambers, in the Wyandotte County Courthouse, second floor, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.

UG Commission scheduled to meet Jan. 8
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will be in the Commission Chambers, lobby level. Planning and zoning items are expected to be included on the agenda. The agenda may be posted online a few days before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.

Downtown Shareholders plan luncheon meeting Jan. 9
The Downtown Shareholders are planning a luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Board of Public Utilities offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Guest speaker is Doug Bach, Unified Government administrator, who will discuss projects happening throughout the county and downtown Kansas City, Kan. Admission to the lunch is $20 and includes a meal. Reservations are required to Chuck Schlittler, director, at [email protected] by Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Grinter Place schedules ‘Saturdays by the Grinter Stove’
“Saturdays by the Grinter Stove” is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Grinter Place Historic Site, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending will hear a Kansas City area history presentation and stay for lunch prepared on the Grinter wood stove. This series continues each month through March 14. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. For more information, visit http://www.kshs.org/p/grinter-place-programs/18581#upcoming.

Fundraiser planned Jan. 17
Resurrection Catholic School, 425 N. 15th, Kansas City, Kan., plans a fundraiser, “A Taste of KCK,” on Saturday, Jan. 17. The guest speaker will be Lamar Hunt Jr. A social time at 6 p.m. is followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and a program at 8 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. For more information about registration and the event, visit resurrectionkck.edu12.net.

Snow Ball to be Jan. 24
A benefit is planned Saturday, Jan. 24, for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas. The 41st annual Snow Ball will take place at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel, Kansas City, Mo. Proceeds will go toward providing for the basic needs of children and families in the region. The event begins at 6 p.m. and includes a social time, dinner and dance. Tickets are $250 per person. For more information, visit www.catholiccharitiessnowball.org or call 913-433-2046.

Raptor Days scheduled Jan. 24 and 25
The Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library and the James P. Davis Hall at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road, will be hosts for Raptor Days Jan. 24 and 25. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 and noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Schlagle Library and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 and noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Davis Hall. Outdoor eagle and water fowl viewing, crafts, and a presentation about hawks, owls and falcons by Operation Wildlife are included. Presentation times will be at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Sponsors include the library, Operation Wildlife and the Board of Public Utilities.

School plans chili supper, silent auction Feb. 20
Open Door Christian School, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, plans a chili supper and silent auction on Feb. 20. The event will raise funds that will be used for the computer technology and training program, and for a shade structure for the playground.

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Enroll for health insurance today
Help with open enrollment for health insurance will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Staff from Community Health Council of Wyandotte County will help with open enrollment, and there will be assistance in Burmese in the morning and assistance in Spanish in the afternoon.
The West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd, also will offer help with enrolling for health insurance from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in the library’s auditorium.

Blood drive scheduled Dec. 27
Community Blood Center blood drives are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Haley Bernard Honorary Blood Drive Training Room, 13001 Metropolitan Ave.; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 30 at the University of Kansas Hospital Francisco Lounge, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Program offered to help with chronic disease
Registration is currently being accepted for a free program beginning Jan. 7 that will help persons manage chronic disease or diabetes. The public is invited to attend the workshop. This program will start at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central, Kansas City, Kan. Workshop dates include Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, and Feb. 11. Each session will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. At the workshop people will learn about what they can do to deal with their chronic disease or diabetes. To be discussed are practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, learning about better nutrition and exercise choices, understanding treatment choices, and finding better ways to talk with the doctor and family about health. The workshop is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact the K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County Office, at 913-299-9300 or email Lori Wuellner, [email protected] or Nozella Brown, [email protected].

Fairfax group to meet Jan. 8
The Fairfax Industrial Association will hold a general meeting from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8. The cost of the luncheon meeting will be $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. For more information or for reservations, email Melissa Clark at [email protected].

UG Commission to meet Jan. 8
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will be in the Commission Chambers, lobby level. Planning and zoning items are expected to be included on the agenda. The agenda may be posted online a few days before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.

Raptor Days scheduled Jan. 24 and 25
The Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library and the James P. Davis Hall at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road, will be hosts for Raptor Days Jan. 24 and 25. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 and noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Schlagle Library and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 and noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Davis Hall. Outdoor eagle and water fowl viewing, crafts, and a presentation about hawks, owls and falcons by Operation Wildlife are included. Presentation times will be at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Sponsors include the library, Operation Wildlife and the Board of Public Utilities.

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.