Category: Events

Free cancer screenings and vaccinations to be Oct. 2 in Bonner Springs

Free cancer screenings and COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Bonner Springs Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs.

Free mammograms and breast examinations will be offered for women age 40 and over, and free colorectal cancer kits will be available for adults ages 45 and over.

COVID-19 vaccinations will be available for those age 12 and over.

Those who live in Wyandotte County and are getting their first COVID-19 vaccine will receive a $50 gift card.

Those who have health insurance should bring their insurance cards for the cancer screenings. Those over 40 without health insurance may call toll-free 1-877-277-1368 to see if they qualify for a free mammogram.

The program is sponsored by the Unified Government Health Department.

BPU to meet Wednesday

The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Items on the agenda for the regular meeting at 6 p.m. include a public comment time, general manager and staff reports, a KERA program update, utility assistance funding report, electric production quarterly report, economic development fund policy approval, miscellaneous comments and board comments.

According to a meeting notice, the meeting will be conducted through the telephone and internet.

To join the Zoom meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84523139724.

Or the public may call toll-free to join the meeting, 1-888-475-4499.

The meeting ID is 845 2313 9724.

To view a board meeting information packet, visit https://www.bpu.com/Portals/0/pdf/board-information-packet-9-15-21.pdf.

For information about how to speak on a Zoom meeting, visit https://www.bpu.com/About/MediaNewsReleases/September15thBPUBoardMeetingNotice.aspx.

‘913 Day’ celebration planned

A week-long celebration of Wyandotte County businesses, neighborhoods and communities will begin on Monday, Sept. 13, or “913” Day.

The effort is sponsored by the Unified Government and Visit Kansas City, Kansas.

913 Day will include an interactive map showing events happening in Wyandotte County next week.

Businesses and organizations may submit information on activities next week by visiting wycokck.org/913Day and filling out a form, with information to be added to the community 913 Day calendar.

“The purpose of 913 Day and this week-long recognition and celebration is to recognize the fact that, after almost two years of weathering through the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic challenges, our community continues to do great things and be strong and vibrant,” stated Ashley Hand, director of strategic communications for the Unified Government. “Our interactive map will give people the information they need to shop local, eat local and support organizations and businesses throughout our community.”

The goal of the 913 Day celebration is to encourage people to explore events, restaurants and other businesses and organizations in Wyandotte County. People sharing their experiences from exploring Kansas City, Kansas on social media are encouraged to tag their comments with #WyCoLovesLocal, according to a spokesman. The Unified Government has a Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofkck and Twitter at twitter.com/cityofkck with updates and ideas on new places to explore in the KCK area.

“Kansas City, Kansas is full of hidden gems, from the mouth-watering Taco Trail to the great stores at the Legends and museums exploring the fascinating history of Wyandotte County,” said Alan Carr, executive director of Visit Kansas City, Kansas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Kansas City, Kansas. “We’re encouraging people to explore this vibrant community and share their experiences.”