Category: Communities

Harris graduates from basic training

Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron S. Harris graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Harris is the son of Charles S. Harris of Kansas City, Kan., and of Melinda K. Harris of Blue Springs, Mo.

Safe alternative to Halloween offered at Mt. Carmel

A Fall Festival, “Night of Safety,” is offered as a Christian alternative to Halloween from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Mt. Carmel Church of God in Christ, 2025 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kan.

The event is free and open to the public, and is geared to children.

There will be food, a moonwalk, games and activities for children.

According to a spokesman, since a recent drive-by shooting happened in the area, many persons could be afraid to “trick or treat,” and this event is being offered as a safe alternative.

Members of the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department, Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department, Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools, Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, along with leaders and churches in the community, plan to attend.

Those attending are asked to stay at the event from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., although they also may stay through the entire event until 8 p.m.

“With serious thoughts and prayers, our church is committed to be there for the healing process of our neighborhood,” a spokesman said.

Program offered on life planning and retirement

A program about life planning and retirement will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on two Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and 12, at Welborn Community United Church of Christ, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan.

The program is sponsored by the Shepherd’s Center of KCK’s Next Chapter Kansas City.

“Aligning Passion and Purpose in the Next Chapter of Life” will explore options for work, service and learning.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore, evaluate and experience the thinking and tools that will assist them in achieving a productive and satisfying life, or in making a transition from retirement to their “Next Chapter.”

There will be no financial services or products offered for sale at this workshop.

Those interested should attend both sessions of the class.

The cost of the class is $20 per person or $10 for Next Chapter Kansas City members. The class size is limited to 20, on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of $10 scholarships are available.

To enroll, email Melissa Bynum at melissab@sckck.org. Call the Shepherd’s Center office at 913-281-8908 or send a $20 check to Shepherd’s Center of KCK, 757 Armstrong Ave., Kansas City, Kan.