Category: Events

Storyteller to discuss folk tales tonight

Storyteller Joyce Slater will tell animal-themed tales and will lead a discussion of “The White Cat” and “The Seal’s Skin” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kansas.

The adult summer reading program takes place outdoors on the library patio with Zoom participation an option. Email jgranath@bonnerlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

This will be the last of the adult summer reading programs at the Bonner library.

Also planned during August in Bonner Springs is an electronics recycling program.

The event will be 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market, near Kelly Murphy Park, 215 Elm St., Bonner Springs.

Midwest Recycling Center will be at the Farmers’ Market to take and recycle electronics. They will wipe all hard drives.

The service is free, although there are exceptions to what may be accepted, mainly fees for old TVs and old computer screens. Check the website at https://mrcrecycling.net/recycling-fees for a full list of what may be recycled.

The KU Chess Club will meet from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market, near Kelly Murphy Park, 215 Elm St., Bonner Springs.

The public may join in with the KU Chess Club at the educational event. Tables, boards and pieces are provided.

Wyandotte Class of ’71 to hold 50th reunion Sept. 25

The Wyandotte High School Class of 1971 is holding its 50th reunion from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 25 at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.

The cost of the event will be $40 per person if registration is received before Sept. 1, which is the deadline for registration. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

Registration will be by check or money order only.

The event will include a barbecued ribs and chicken dinner on Saturday, Sept. 25.

There will be a meet-and-greet event on Friday night at a local establishment, with class members paying for their own food or drink orders.

Commemorative T-shirts may be pre-ordered.

The class is collecting memories of high school years, and class members may send in information for the Memory Book at mar66102@gmail.com.

A companion reunion golf scramble will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 24, at Painted Hills Golf Course. The golf scramble is not included in the registration fee; for more information, call 913-708-0861.

The class has a page on Facebook with more information and with the registration form at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wyandotteclassof71.

At the Tractor Show

A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Video by Steve Rupert)
But can you race backwards and in low gear? That was one of the competitions Saturday at the Tractor Show at the Ag Hall, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Video by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A tractor show featuring antique tractors of all kinds took place Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event was sponsored by the Greater KC 2 Cylinder Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A kiddie pedal tractor pull was part of the Tractor Show Saturday, July 31, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. This event was organized by the Two Pedal Tractor Club. (Photo by Steve Rupert)