Category: Communities

Programs to help the needy this weekend

You can help eliminate hunger in the Kansas City area with some programs this weekend:

U.S. Postal letter carriers will lead the 22nd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday, May 10, in the Kansas City area.

Just leave a nonperishable food donation in a bag by the mailbox on Saturday, May 10, and the postal carrier will do the rest. It’s that simple and millions of Americans will be helped. Most of the food goes to local food banks and food pantries.

Hunger U raising hunger awareness at Kansas Speedway
The HungerU Tour is coming to Kansas Speedway this weekend to start a conversation about the global hunger crisis.
The appearance is sponsored by SFP, Hunger U’s local corporate partners, which is also sponsoring the 250 Camping World Truck Series race.
Feeding the world’s population is expected to be the world’s biggest challenge in the next 36 years, according to Hunger U. There will be an exhibit in the display area of the Kansas Speedway until 7:30 p.m. May 9 and from noon to 6:30 p.m. May 10.

Dance concert tonight, Saturday at KCKCC

by Kelly Rogge
Dancing is coming to Kansas City Kansas Community College this weekend.
The KCKCC Dance Concert is at 7 p.m. May 9 and 10 in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for non-KCKCC students, children and senior citizens. Admission is free for KCKCC staff, faculty and students with a valid ID.
The choreography is being done by Adjunct Instructor Danielle Swatzell and students Sharell Hall and Natashia Banks. Performances will feature KCKCC students as well as students from the Washington High School Dancing Dynasty Dance Team and the Academy STAR Dance Studio.
“As you can see, there is a little something for everyone,” said Charles Leader, theater professor at KCKCC. “From jazz to modern, there is a little of everything.”
Among the performances are a jazz routine to “Labels of Love;” a stage movement demonstration; a musical theater performance to “Kinky Boots,” a contemporary piece to “Fitz Pleasure” and a hip-hop routine to “Freestyle.”
For more information, call 913-288-7106.

Faith news

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Edwardsville United Methodist Church, 302 N. 4th St., Edwardsville, will hold a Second Saturday Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, featuring tacos and other Mexican foods. Suggested donations are $8 for adults and $3 for children.

Grandview Christian Church, 8550 Parallel Parkway, is collecting canned goods for Help 3:17, a local food pantry.

“Scripture Study, Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling,” a regular weekly series facilitated by pastoral minister, Heather Neds, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. This weekly Bible study group is based on the upcoming scripture readings from the Common Lectionary. There will be time for reflection, sharing and journaling. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

“Dreams and the Spiritual Journey,” with Jane Maxfield, a four- part series, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, June 5-26, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan.  Maxfield holds a certificate in projective dreamwork from the Marin Institute and has facilitated workshops for Elderhostel, retreat groups, arts, and women’s groups. Religious traditions around the globe and through the ages have recognized attention to dreams as a means of finding our path to wholeness and holiness. The techniques and tools explored in the four-session class include improving dream recall, recording dreams, discovering more of the multiple levels of meaning found in every dream, and experiencing the potential of working with dreams in a circle of support. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas will hold Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 26, at the following locations and times:  Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 38th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan., 9 a.m.; celebrated by the Rev. Michael Hermes; liturgical music by Ed Grisnik.  Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 126th and Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., 10 a.m.; celebrated by the Rev. John Riley. For more information, call 913-371-4040 (Kansas City area); email information@cathcemks.org ; or visit www.cathcemks.org.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, will hold a Vacation Bible School, Weird Animals theme, from 6 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. June 8 to June 13. Registration deadline is June 8. For information, visit www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/opendoor/gpgs/home.aspx.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th, plans a Mother-Daughter Banquet at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Cole Activities Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger available in advance from the church office. A meal and a talent show are planned.

The Men’s Brotherhood will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Zion United Church of Christ, 2711 N. 72nd St.. The breakfast includes sausage, eggs, coffee, orange juice and pancakes. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children younger than 12.