Legislative forum planned Tuesday evening

The MainStream Coalition plans a Legislative Forum, “Local vs. Topeka,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan.

Expected to be on the program are Mike Taylor, lobbyist for the Unified Government; and David Smith, chief of staff for the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools.

Cosponsors of the event include El Centro, Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation and NEA.

For information, call 913-649-3326 or visit the Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/events/1552191461709981/.

Faith news

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A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. April 18 at Community of Christ Church, Fellowship Hall, 4400 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

A weekly Scripture Group with Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Heather Neds is a pastoral minister and leads the group at Keeler Women’s Center. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Living Water United Methodist Church, 3001 N. 115th St., will hold its annual community Easter event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4. There will be an Easter egg hunt, carnival games, food and more. The event is free to the community, and all are welcome. For more information, visit livingwaterumc.net or call 913-400-7203.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, is holding choir rehearsals from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays in preparation for the cantata, “We Will Remember,” that will be presented April 12, the Sunday after Easter.

A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. April 20 at Parkway Baptist Church classroom, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Persons of all Christian traditions are invited to participate in Taizé prayer on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel in the Mother House of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 4200 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, Kan. (The prayer session has been moved to the second Thursday due to Holy Thursday observance the first week of April.) Taizé prayer is a meditative, candlelit service that includes simple chants sung repeatedly, silence, and prayers of praise and intercession. These prayer services emerged from an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. For more information, visit www.marillaccenter.org or call 913-680-2342.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th, is holding fish dinners on Fridays during Lent. The dinners will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays. There will be fish and fried shrimp for $9, or boiled shrimp for $10, along with fries, slaw, roll, green beans and drink, or an alternate choice of macaroni and cheese. There is a family price for two adults and two or more children under 12 for $25.

Palm Sunday will be observed at 10 a.m. March 29 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St; Lenten study sessions will be held at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Stations of the Cross will be observed at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 27; a light supper will be served afterward in the parish hall.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., is holding a weekly Easter study at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church lounge. Stony Point is holding a Family Party at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in the Cole Activity Center. The event includes games, devotions, families sharing vision, and refreshments.

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Saturday events

Democrats to meet Saturday
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will be Saturday, March 21, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will be held in Room 2325-2326, which is in the bottom floor of the Jewell Building. The breakfast buffet starts at 8:15 a.m., and the forum begins at 9:15 a.m. The cost of the breakfast is $7 for students and those on limited income, and $10 for all others. Persons do not need to purchase a breakfast to attend the meeting. Candidates who are registered Democrats will be allowed to speak and campaign at the breakfast. The meeting is open to all Democrats. Candidates who plan to attend should contact Scott Mackey at scottmackey08@yahoo.com.

Spaghetti dinner planned March 21 at Grinter Place
Grinter Place state historic site, South 78th and K-32, will hold a spaghetti dinner 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Entertainment provided. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door; children 5 and younger are free. Tour of house is included in the ticket price. Proceeds benefit programs at Grinter Place. To pre-purchase tickets, contact Grinter Place 913-299-0373; grinter@kshs.org; or Don Jolley 913-481-3527. The event is presented in cooperation with Grinter Place Friends and Quilters. Grinter Place is at 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City Kan. For more information, visit kshs.org/grinter_place.

Portland visits Sporting KC on Saturday
Sporting Kansas City will play host to the Portland Timbers on Saturday with both teams in search of their first victory of the 2015 season. The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. in Kansas City, Kan., and will be televised locally on KMCI-TV 38 the Spot and on SKCTV across the Midwest. Live radio coverage will be available on 102.9 FM (English) and 1340 AM (Spanish). A limited number of tickets are available for Saturday’s Western Conference battle, including standing room only tickets for $20, which can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Sporting Park Box offices on game day.

Strawberry Hill Museum reopens
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., has reopened on the weekends. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. March 21 and 22. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Special tours are available during the week for groups of 20 or more by calling 913-721-0081. The museum’s tea room is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. For more information, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

Project Feederwatch continues
Project Feederwatch continues at the Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The bird count is planned each Saturday when people sign up in advance. For more information, call 913-299-2384.