Category: Events

Mayor, Rep. Burroughs scheduled to speak at Democrats’ meeting Jan. 15

Mayor Tyrone Garner and State Rep. Tom Burroughs are scheduled to be the guest speakers on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast Forum at Las Islas VIP Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave.

The program is scheduled to begin around 9 a.m., and people may arrive at 8:15 a.m.

There will be free doughnuts from Hana’s Donuts, with coffee, water and juice available.

Those attending are encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccinations and wear masks.

For more information, email Scott Mackey at scottmackey08@yahoo.com.

Eagle Days scheduled Saturday and Sunday

A bald eagle was on display during Eagle Days in January 2020 at the James P. Davis Hall at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas. The event is scheduled this year for Saturday and Sunday at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library and the Davis Hall at Wyandotte County Lake Park. (File photo by Steve Rupert)

The annual Eagle Days will take place Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 15 and 16, at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road.

The annual event is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, according to a news release from the Board of Public Utilities, which is one of the event sponsors.

Events will take place at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library at the lake, and also at the James P. Davis Hall at the lake. There are some changes to the event format this year due to COVID-19 protocols.

The free family-oriented program will provide those who attend with an opportunity to see eagles and birds of prey at each location. There are educational programs in connection with the viewing. Birds of prey from Operation WildLife Rehab Center will be on display.

Hours for Saturday are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Masks will be required.

Spotting scopes will be available outside for birdwatching around the lake. Visitors should bring binoculars and cameras to take advantage of the scenic views and beautiful winter landscapes.

This year, there will be reservations for the live bird presentations, and reservations can be made online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fl-schlagle-library-eagle-days-live-bird-viewing-tickets-195997964187. For more information, call 913-295-8250.

According to information from the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, the program will offer 15-minute live bird viewing this year with species such as owls, hawks and a bald eagle instead of a one-hour formal presentation.

Each guest will need a free ticket to view the live birds at both the Schlagle Library and Davis Hall, according to library information. The ticket will allow a 15-minute time slot to take pictures, ask questions and enjoy watching the birds of prey indoors. There will be different bird species at both buildings and those who attend may reserve a time slot at both buildings.

Those who arrive without a reservation ticket will have to wait until there is a vacancy, according to the library information. While they wait, people may participate in crafts, wild bird spotting stations and outdoor activities.

Those who attend may re-enter the live bird viewing area more than once during the event as long as there are spots open, according to library information.

Eagle Days at Wyandotte County Lake are offered in partnership with Operation WildLife, the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library; the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities; the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library; Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools; the Unified Government; and Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fl-schlagle-library-eagle-days-live-bird-viewing-tickets-195997964187 or https://kckplprograms.org/2021/11/16/eagle-days-20th-anniversary-celebration/.

To see a flier about Eagle Days, visit https://kckplprograms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Eagle-Days-2022-Flyer.pdf.

Faith news

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, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday. Masses at Blessed Sacrament are at 6 p.m. Saturday, and at 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.

Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Ave., Bonner Springs, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 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, will have Sunday services at 11 a.m. Jan. 9. See details at www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.

The First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, 148 N. Nettleton, plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, in the fellowship hall. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave., Suite 100-B, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold all classes through Jan. 14 virtually because of the increase of COVID-19 cases in the community. There will be no in-person classes. “The Many Ways of Prayer: New Beginnings, with Kathy Keary, will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10. The Holy Women Series will feature Santa Lucia (St. Lucy), from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, led by Brenda Mortell. Registration for the free classes 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/. Oak Ridge Church also is the site for Vibrant Health COVID-19 testing and vaccination events Jan. 3 to 12. Appointments are not required. For hours and more details about vaccinations and testing, see the Vibrant Health calendar at https://vibranthealthkc.org/events/.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, and livestreamed 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 at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have free COVID-19 testing and vaccines from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. There will be free COVID-19 vaccines, with registration at https://sacredheart0109.timetap.com. First, second and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines are available. There will be first and second vaccinations for children 5 and up. All those 12 and older will qualify for the booster dose if it has been at least 6 months since they received the second dose of Pfizer and Moderna. Those who received a single dose of Johnson and Johnson vaccine will qualify for a booster dose if it’s been at least two months since they received the first dose. PCR saliva tests also are available at this event. Those who get a COVID-19 vaccination will receive a free order of tacos. Free hams and chickens will be available, one per family with at least one vaccinated member, while supplies last.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. Services also will be livestreamed on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch. Stony Point is planning a Valentine’s dinner after church Feb. 13, with proceeds benefiting the youth group.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, has information about Masses, and livestreamed Masses, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK. St. Patrick Church plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Chiefs T-shirts will be given to those who donate blood or who present to donate blood. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. The service will be in person and livestreamed on Facebook. See more information at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/ or https://www.stpaulskck.org/.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will have a worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9. 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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