Category: Events

Sen. Haley, Rep. Winn to speak at Democratic breakfast Saturday

State Sen. David Haley, D-4th Dist., and Rep. Valdenia Winn, D- 34th Dist., will speak at the Saturday, May 21, meeting of the Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic breakfast.

The program begins about 9:15 a.m. Saturday, and it opens around 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Las Islas VIP Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

Rep. Winn is the Kansas House assistant minority leader.

Also speaking will be Rachel Sweet, campaign manager for Kansans for Constitutional Freedom, a coalition opposing a proposed Aug. 2 constitutional amendment making abortion illegal in Kansas.

The cost of the breakfast is $10 or $7 for those on a limited income or students. First-time student attendees will receive a free breakfast from a sponsor. Breakfast plates are made to order.

Those attending do not need to purchase a breakfast to listen to the speakers. The meeting is open to Democrats only. For more information, email mackeyscott16@gmail.com.

Faith news

Note: Please contact the church or check its social media pages to see if it is making schedule changes.

Blessed Sacrament and Christ the King Catholic churches have information about Masses at the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579 and www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck. Masses at Christ the King are at 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday. Masses at Blessed Sacrament will be at 6 p.m Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at Davern Hall at Christ the King, 3024 N. 53rd St. The breakfast, $5 for adults and $3 for children, will be a benefit in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, with proceeds benefiting a charity of the Sheriff’s Office’s choice.

Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Ave., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the fellowship hall. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, has services at 11 a.m. Sunday. For more details, see www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.

“The Gospel of Non-Violence” will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave., Suite 100B, Kansas City, Kansas. Peg Burns will lead the program. The meeting is in person or via Zoom. Registration for the free program is required to 913-689-9375 or visit www.keelerwomenscenter.org.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, will have information about services at https://www.facebook.com/ORMBCKC or http://ormbc.org/church-online/. Services are at 9:50 a.m. Sunday.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 15. For information, see https://www.opendoorkc.com/livestream. For more information see 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 celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 15. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have a worship service on Sunday, May 15, at 10:15 a.m. See more information at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, has information about Masses, and livestreamed Masses, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK. Masses are at 5 p.m. Saturday, and on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m. in Spanish and 2:30 p.m. in Chin-Burmese. The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at the St. Patrick Parish Center meeting room.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have Sunday services at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 15. See more information at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/ or https://www.stpaulskck.org/.

Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, has regularly scheduled Sunday services at 9:30 a.m., with Sunday School following the service at 10:45 a.m. The Wednesday Night Bible Study will be held at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Livestream services here at https://www.facebook.com/sunsethills.christianchurch/. For more information visit sunsethills@churchtrac.com or email sunsethillscc@att.net.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, has regularly scheduled services at 10 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday School at 9 a.m. For more information, including information about livestreamed services, see 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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Saturday events

Two races today at Kansas Speedway

Two races, an ARCA race and a NASCAR Camping World truck race, are planned today at the Kansas Speedway. The Dutch Boy 150, ARCA Menards series race, will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas. The Heart of America 200, Camping World truck series, will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday. A fireworks show will follow the Heart of America race. The NASCAR Cup Series race will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday. For ticket information, visit www.kansasspeedway.com.

Rosedale anniversary exhibit at Wyandotte County Museum


The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Currently on exhibit through May 31 is “Rosedale: 150th Anniversary.” For more information, visit www.wycokck.org/Departments/Wyandotte-County-Historical-Museum.

Strawberry Hill Museum plans tours


The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, is open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Tickets are available online, and tours should be scheduled in advance. For information, visit https://strawberryhillmuseum.org/plan-a-visit/.

Alcott Arts Center plans reading by Kansas poet laureate


The Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, plans a reading by Kansas poet laureate Huscar Medina from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Also invited to the performance will be several students from local schools, who will read some of their spoken word pieces. After the performance will be an open mic time. A reception will follow the main performances. The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible. See more at www.alcottartscenter.org.

Monarchs baseball game scheduled Saturday evening


The Kansas City Monarchs will play the Sioux City Explorers at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Legends Field, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. Gates open two hours before the starting time. “Boots and Dukes” is the theme of Saturday night’s game, and attractions will include live country music, a mechanical bull and post-game fireworks. Those attending may dress up in country attire. For ticket information, see https://monarchsbaseball.com/.

For more events, visit https://www.visitkansascityks.com/.

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