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U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, will hold a town meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs.
Sen. Marshall will listen to residents’ concerns and answer questions.
The American Royal World Series of Barbecue kicks off Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Kansas Speedway, I-435 and I-70 in Kansas City, Kansas.
The event lasts through Sept. 19.
Barbecue teams compete in this contest, which bills itself as the world’s largest barbecue contest and the American Royal’s largest fundraiser.
There will be live music during the event. For a list of scheduled music performances and activities, visit https://www.americanroyal.com/weekend-events-activities/.
A Salute to Service Day is scheduled Saturday, including a flyover.
Tickets are $25 per person, with different plans available. For more information, visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/13699/2021-american-royal-world-series-of-barbecue??performance_id=5337469&country=US&language=en.
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the parking lot of Las Islas VIP Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
Breakfast is at 9 a.m., with the group starting to gather at 8 a.m.
Mayor-CEO candidates on the Nov. 2 ballot, incumbent Mayor David Alvey and challenger Tyrone Garner, have agreed to speak.
Also, both candidates for Unified Government commissioner at-large District 2, incumbent Commissioner Tom Burroughs and challenger Claudine Sanders, are scheduled to speak.
The Wyandotte County Sheriff candidates also have been invited to speak.
The meeting is open to Democrats.
The breakfast will have doughnuts from Hana’s Donuts free to those attending. Coffee, juice and water will be available.
The meeting will be held outside on Sept. 18 because of the COVID-19 Delta strain. Those attending are asked to wear masks.