Opening day of fishing planned for March 14
The opening day of fishing is scheduled at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road, and at Pierson Park, 1800 S. 55th. Wyandotte County Lake will be stocked with rainbow trout and channel catfish. Pierson will be stocked with channel catfish. A Unified Government fishing permit and a Kansas fishing license is required for Kansas residents age 16 and older or 64 and younger. All non-residents 16 and older are required to have the permit and the Kansas license. Permits and licenses may be purchased at Walmart on Parallel Parkway and Bonner Springs, and at Cabela’s and Minnesota Bait. In the event of ice, the opening day may be delayed. Call 913-573-8327 to check lake ice conditions.
Run planned March 14 at Wyandotte County Lake Park
The sixth annual Mrs. Robinson’s Romp, a 5K and 10K trail run, is planned at 9 a.m. March 14 at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. The event is located at Shelter No. 14 at the park. There are entrance fees for the race. For more information, visit www.psychowyco.com or call 816-810-0440.
‘Saturdays by the Grinter Stove’ planned March 14
“Saturdays by the Grinter Stove,” a local history program, will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Grinter Place, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. A program on local history will be presented, and lunch will be prepared on the wood stove at the state historic site. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call 913-299-0373 or visit kshs.org/grinter_place.
Make a no-sew Easter basket
A no-sew Easter basket craft program is planned from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. March 14 at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library youth services story time and craft room, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is for ages 5 to 12. The children will make a cute and practical Easter basket using glue and foam. All materials are provided. Registration is required to 913-279-2216. There is a limit of 20 in the workshop.
Presentation explores World War I propaganda
Wyandotte County Historical Museum in Bonner Springs, Kan., will be the host of “World War I on the Homefront: Persuasion and Propaganda,” a presentation and discussion by Lorraine Madway, at 2 p.m. March 14. at Wyandotte County Historical Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, Kan. Lorraine Madway is the special collections curator and university archivist at Wichita State University Libraries. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact the Wyandotte County Historical Museum at 913-573-5002 for more information. The program is made possible by the Kansas Humanities Council. This program is part of the Wyandotte County Historical Museum’s commemoration of Local Poppies: Centennial of WWI exhibition. . For more information about the days and hours the museum is open, call 913-721-1078 or visit www.wycomuseum.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.
Alcott Arts Center to hold auditions today
Alcott Arts Center will hold auditions today for Alcott’s 2015 Shakespeare in the Parking Lot VIII production. This year’s play will be Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labors Lost” and will be directed by Susan Proctor. Auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 14 at Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. The play will run Sept. 12, 13, 19 and 20, with promos at the Renfaire, Central Avenue Parade, and the La Placita community event at Bethany Park. The audition is open to anyone age 10 or older. Those participating are asked bring headshots, resumes and date conflicts. Those who audition will be asked to read and perhaps dance a little. There will be books at the Alcott Arts Center that auditioners may view. Participants in auditions are advised to dress warmly, as Alcott is not heated. For more information, call the Alcott Center at 913-233-2787.
Strawberry Hill Museum open
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 7 and 8. There will be a visiting artist exhibit from the Wyandotte County Historical Museum on display. 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/.
Traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner planned
A traditional corned beef and cabbage St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 14 at Christ the King Catholic Church Davern Hall, 3024 N. 53rd St. There will be traditional Irish music at the dinner. The cost of the dinner is $9 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. A hot dog or mac and cheese will be available for $3.