Category: Events

Residents to meet Wednesday about affordable utility rates

The Safe and Affordable Utility Access for Everyone committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the South Branch Library in Conference Room A, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

The meeting is open to the public.

Louise Lynch, a KCK resident, said there are many people who need food in the community and also are struggling to keep their lights and water on now.

Ty Gorman, a KCK activist who has worked with the Sierra Club, stated on a community invitation that residents should attend and share their experiences.

The group is calling for no Board of Public Utilities shutoffs putting customers at high health risk; separation of electric and water charges from unrelated taxes, fees and fixed costs from the BPU and Unified Government on BPU bills; and no disconnection of water for nonpayment, among other issues.

A sign-up sheet for the meeting has been posted at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__gKSNu5UOFRIWjdFWEJHS0s5T0hGVkVSSzhVRktUTS4u.

Saturday events

Olde World Christmas tours today at Strawberry Hill Museum

Strawberry Hill Museum continues its Olde World Christmas tours today at the Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Tours are held Saturdays and Sundays at the historic Cruise-Scroggs building that is now a museum, and tickets are not available online on the day of the tour to guarantee a spot. But walk-ins are being welcomed at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Tickets are nonrefundable. For more information, see strawberryhillmuseum.org/plan-a-visit.

Holiday Light and Magic show tonight


The Holiday Light and Magic show is running through the holidays at the Wyandotte County Parks, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.


Hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. It also is on Sunday at the same hours, continuing through the season.


A drive-through event with holiday lighting, there are more than 60 character scenes including Santa Claus, Nutcrackers and Snowglobes.


Admission charges are $35 per regular car or vehicle, $40 for commercial limousine or van, and $55 for commercial bus.


For more information, see https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/Calendar-of-Events/Holiday-Light-and-Magic-2022

Knights of Light holiday lighting event continues at Renaissance Festival grounds

Knights of Light, the third annual holiday lighting event at the Renaissance Festival, will continue Saturday, Nov. 26, at 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.


Christmas lights and decorations will be placed at the festival’s buildings, celebrating with food entertainment, crafts and visits to Santa Claus.
The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays until Dec. 18, then will be open from Dec. 21 through Christmas Eve, as well as Dec. 30 and 31.


There will be a party at 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve for guests 21 and older.


Tickets today are $20 per adult and $12 for children ages 5 to 12, with free admission for children under 5.


Children will receive free hot chocolate and every attendee will get a gift bag and a chance to win a prize.

Those who bring five or more nonperishable food items to the box office for a food drive will get $5 off one adult ticket. Tickets and information are available at www.kcrenfest.com.

Master Gardeners plan garden presentation Dec. 1

The Wyandotte County Master Gardeners will hear a presentation on “Designing and Installing Hardscapes and Garden Paths” on Thursday, Dec. 1.

The program will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Sunflower Room at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Jack Carson of the Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners will give the PowerPoint presentation.

Those attending will learn how to build solid paths, walls and raised beds for the home garden. Carson has over 50 years experience in the construction and construction materials industry.

Pre-registration is available at https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpcemprDMpG9ffHYapiIx_DQ-GdNuMGBTa?fbclid=IwAR2X-ce8ghGEZjY4lUGBFU3P_YT0aBXcpRVsfekuYBjoeghBcxRxTtdFBjI.