Category: Events

Free vaccine clinic tonight at Schlagle High School

A free mobile vaccine clinic is planned from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, June 28, at Schlagle High School, 2214 N. 59th St.

The clinic is the result of a partnership of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools and the Unified Government Public Health Department.

All those ages 12 and older may attend and get a free COVID-19 vaccine at the clinic. The clinic is open to the public.

The Health Department is offering the two-shot Pfizer vaccine and one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the event. Masks are required at the event.

The mobile vaccine unit will return in three weeks to administer the next round of the vaccine for those who get the Pfizer shot.

This event is for those who need either their first shot or second vaccine. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Those who are vaccinated will receive free meal vouchers for the food trucks on site, and ice cream will be offered to those attending.

Also, those who get vaccinated can register to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards to be given away. There also will be one grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card.

A second mobile vaccination clinic will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 30 at the Carl B. Bruce Middle School, 2100 N. 18th St.

Those attending the family event June 28 and 30 also may learn about job openings at the school district, get a free backpack, food boxes and learn about what the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library has to offer.

Swope Health is providing a mobile dental vehicle on-site to give children free screenings and offer fluoride.

Local artist shows work at Alcott art show

Works by local artist Tammy McFadden were on display Saturday afternoon at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

Local artist Tammy McFadden is a graduate of Kansas City Kansas Community College.

Her art show was Saturday afternoon, June 26, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kansas.

When asked what her favorite type of art medium was, McFadden said, “I really enjoy the pastel media.”

Over an estimated 100 persons showed up at this gala event.

Faith news

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has information about churches, Masses, and reflections, at https://www.facebook.com/archkck.

Blessed Sacrament and Christ the King Catholic churches will hold Masses on Sunday, June 27. For more information, visit the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579 and https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck. Mass is online at https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck. Blessed Sacrament Church, 2215 Parallel, will hold a dinner-dance from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. July 31. Tickets will be $40 per person or $70 per couple. Christ the King church will sponsor a Community Blood Center blood drive from 12:30 pm. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 28, at Davern Hall, church basement, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, Kansas. To make an appointment, visit esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have Sunday services at 11 a.m. June 27. The church has an online service at www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Sunday worship services at 9:45 a.m. June 27 on Facebook. See https://www.facebook.com/ORMBCKC/ or http://ormbc.org/.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 27, and livestream at https://www.facebook.com/opendoorkc/ and https://www.opendoorkc.com/.

Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic Church, 2300 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Vacation Bible School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 29 to July 2. The VBS is for kindergarten through fourth graders. The theme is Earthkeepers. There will be music, games, crafts and scripture. To register, visit http://tinyurl.com/OLSRVBS2021.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, June 27. Services also will be livestreamed on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Mass in person and online for Sunday, June 27, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will continue with its in-person service at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 27. The service also will be available on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/.

Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services on Sunday, June 27. For more information about this Sunday’s plans, visit the Facebook page of Pastor Mike Barnett, https://www.facebook.com/mike.barnett.528. Services are also provided through checkout of DVD or SD Card and can be sent by email upon request. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/sunsethills.christianchurch.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will have a worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 27. A video of the service will be at https://www.facebook.com/Wyandotteumc.

Information about other church services in Wyandotte County may be available from the church’s social media page.
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