Category: Events

KCKCC to hold kids Halloween party Oct. 30

Kansas City Kansas Community College is inviting the families of all staff, faculty and students as well as community members to KCKCC’s Kids Spooktacular Movie Night.

There will be activities from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the parking lot of the Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas. Activities include carnival rides, inflatables, tractor train, a bounce house and food trucks.

The movie, “Trolls World Tour,” will start at 7:30 p.m. There will be three 26-foot movie screens, so everyone can enjoy the entertainment. The sound for the movie will play through the car radio. The Kids Spooktacular Movie Night is free and open to the public.

In the past, KCKCC has held a family Halloween night on the main campus. However, due to COVID-19, the decision was made to move the event outside to keep attendees safe in a bigger space where everyone can spread out. There will have hand sanitizer, wipes and masks available on site.

“The Kids Halloween Party has been a tradition at KCKCC for years,” said Andrica Wilcoxen, director of student activities at KCKCC. “Our community loves coming to the college to celebrate together as a family, and the college provides a safe, fun and exciting environment for our students, their families and our community. We miss seeing the smiles, hearing the laughter and watching the families enjoy each other, so we are very excited to get back to a new and better normal with our KCK/Dotte family.”

  • From Kelly Rogge, public information manager, KCKCC

Ag Hall inducts Sen. Pat Roberts, two others in ceremonies

Former U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, right, and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, left, look at the past honorees in the National Agricultural Center’s Hall of Fame. Roberts was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Former U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, second from left, received a plaque honoring his induction into the National Agricultural Center’s Hall of Fame on Saturday at the Ag Hall in Bonner Springs. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, second from right, presented the plaque. U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall is at left, and Dave Hurrelbrink, president of the board of directors of the Ag Hall, is at the right. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower, was a guest speaker at the induction ceremony Saturday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. President Eisenhower signed the 1960 charter establishing the Hall of Fame. It is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, delayed a year by COVID. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, left, visited with former U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, center, and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran on Saturday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. Roberts was inducted into the Hall of Fame. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Dean Rolando Flores, New Mexico State University, left, and President John Floros, New Mexico State University, center, accept a plaque recognizing the induction of the late Fabian Garcia into the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame. Presenting the plaque was Jeff Witte, right, New Mexico secretary of agriculture. The induction ceremony was Saturday at the Ag Hall in Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Dave Hurrelbrink, right, president of the board of directors of the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, honored the late Elmo Mahoney with a plaque noting his induction into the Hall of Fame. Accepting the plaque was Garry Mahoney, center, accompanied by Linda Mahoney Vopat, second from left, and Jan Mahoney Hopkins, left. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Three men who contributed to advancing American agriculture – former Sen. Pat Roberts, late horticulturist Fabián García and late farmer activist Elmo Mahoney – were inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame Oct. 23, at the National Agricultural Center in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Giving remarks was Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who signed the 1960 charter establishing the Agricultural Hall of Fame. Delayed by COVID, the Hall of Fame is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

The inductees join George Washington Carver, John Deere, Willie Nelson and other notables, with contributions including:

Former Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts supported America’s agricultural producers and advancement of bioscience, biotechnology and biosecurity. He was first to chair both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees and pass farm bills in both chambers. He supported bipartisan child nutrition programs, crop protection and insurance.

Roberts helped develop a production agriculture safety net, expand trade and ensure food sustainability. He wrote the bipartisan 2018 farm bill to support farmers and rural communities developing renewable production methods, bio-based products and advanced biofuels.

He helped bring to Kansas the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and the Biosecurity Research Institute. A Marine veteran, he was chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. As first chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, he helped pass biosecurity legislation.

Fabián García (1871-1948), “Father of the New Mexican Food Industry,” pioneered breeding and growing sustainable plants that advanced agriculture nationwide. Born in Mexico, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1889.
As director of the New Mexico Agricultural Experiment Station in 1914, he was the first Hispanic to lead a land-grant agricultural research station. He produced the first reliable chile pod and introduced the Grano onion breed.
He helped plant the first pecan trees in Mesilla Valley, including some still standing today. García developed modern irrigated agriculture in the state. New Mexico’s chile pepper, onion and pecan industries are attributed to his research.


Elmo Mahoney (1908-1979) worked to improve farming techniques, influence farm policy and promote farmers’ achievements. Born on a farm near Dorrance, Kansas, he invented the sickle-head drive used in harvester combine headers.
He was president of the Russell County Farm Bureau Association, director of the Kansas Wheat Growers Association and charter member of Kansas Flying Farmers. Mahoney served in the 1949-1950 Kansas House of Representatives and was policy consultant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.


Mahoney was an early preservationist of farm equipment and a national authority on Avery equipment. As its first curator he helped establish the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame.

  • Information from National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame

Faith news

Blessed Sacrament and Christ the King Catholic churches will hold Masses on Sunday, Oct. 24. Sunday Masses at Christ the King are at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and at Blessed Sacrament, Sunday Masses are at 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. For more information, visit the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579 and www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck.

Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have Sunday services at 11 a.m. Oct. 24. The church will hold a trunk and treat from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 30. There will be giveaway goodies, toothbrushes, gently used clothes, hot dogs while supplies last, COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 testing. Heart to Heart is assisting with the vaccines. To schedule a vaccine, visit https://caseadealabanza10-30.timetap.com. See details at www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold an “Introduction to Benedictine Spirituality” from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. Pre-registration is required to 913-689-9375. For more information, visit https://www.mountosb.org/ministries/keeler-womens-center/.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 24. A Vax Fall Fest will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the church. Several other churches, including Abundant Life Church, Fellowship Christian Church, Kansas City Community Church, Peace and Fellowship Community Church, Philadelphia Bible Church, St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church, Salem Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Quindaro, Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, Bethel Neighborhood Center and New Bethel Church, are participating in the event. Food will be available. Everyone vaccinated may enter a raffle for one of 10 gift cards worth $100. Those who receive their first COVID vaccine may choose a licensed Chiefs hoodie or a $50 gift card. The event is supported by the UG Health Department. See details at https://www.facebook.com/ORMBCKC or http://ormbc.org/church-online/.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, and livestream 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 a Mass in English at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. Services also will be livestreamed on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. The church will sponsor a drive-through trunk or treat event for kids from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, in the church parking lot. Donations are being accepted.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Mass at 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m. in Spanish and 2:30 p.m. in Burmese on Sunday, Oct. 24. St. Patrick Church will be the site for a KCKCC concert from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. Special guest choir will be the Songflower Chorale, directed by Dr. Geoff Wilcken and the KCKCC Chamber Choir directed by John Stafford. The concert is free and open to the public. A donation will be collected to help student performance opportunities. The audience will be required to wear masks. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. The service will be available online. See more information at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/ or https://www.stpaulskck.org/.

Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. For more information about this Sunday’s plans, visit the Facebook page of Pastor Mike Barnett, https://www.facebook.com/mike.barnett.528. Services are also provided through checkout of DVD or SD Card and can be sent by email upon request. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/sunsethills.christianchurch.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will have a worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. 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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