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Friends of Yates to present 15th annual Awards and Faith Luncheon Ceremony

On Friday, Oct. 30, Friends of Yates Inc. will hold its 15th annual Awards and Faith Luncheon Ceremony in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

This event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Friends of Yates Center at 1418 Garfield Ave, Kansas City, Kan.

According to a spokesman for Friends of Yates, one in every four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year. At least one-third of all female homicide victims in the U.S. are killed by male intimate partners.

There is no particular “look” nor is there a particular group exempt from domestic violence, the Friends of Yates spokesman said. It is an epidemic that affects communities nationwide. Friends of Yates hopes the community will join together and take a stand against domestic violence.

Special guests will include representatives from the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department, the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, the Kansas Attorney General’s office, the Kansas Governor’s Grant program, along with many other notable officials and advocates who work daily to eradicate domestic violence.

The program will also feature Myrna Irons and Durriyyah Anderson presenting an interpretive dance and monologue depicting a woman’s bravery and strength to put her plan into action and walk away from her abuser.

In recognition of extraordinary community efforts to end violence; Friends of Yates Inc. will honor the valuable contributions of individuals, agencies, churches and volunteers that have made a positive impact within the Greater Kansas City community. These community activists, pioneers and advocates will receive the Lucile V. Jackson-Charlestine Scroggins Distinguished Service Award.

The Greater Kansas City Area is cordially invited to join Friends of Yates Inc. on Oct. 30 for its 15th Annual Awards and Faith Luncheon as they recognize the tremendous work being done to end the threat of violence and provide a safety net for victims of domestic violence.

Friends of Yates Inc. works to bring together extraordinary people from various professions and backgrounds that are committed to the eradication of domestic violence in our communities.

To make a reservation for the free event, contact the administrative office at 913-321-1566 by Monday, Oct. 26.

– Story from Durriyyah Anderson, Friends of Yates Inc., community outreach educator

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A Ladies Night and Wine Tasting Event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Cathedral of St. Peter parish center, 409 N. 15th St., Kansas City, Kan. Wine tasting tickets will be $5. There will be a silent auction to raise funds for the Altar Society

A pancake breakfast will be held by the Knights of Columbus from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Christ the King Church, Davern Hall, 3024 N. 53rd St. The event is a benefit for the school.

A wide variety of crafts will be available on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the annual Crafts Fair at Father Quinlan Hall, Holy Angels Parish, 154th and Leavenworth Road, Basehor, Kan. The event is open to the public and will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Twenty-five booths will feature items ranging from dried flower arrangements to woodworking and wreaths to jewelry and Christmas crafts. Refreshments will be available. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Women’s Organization of the parish and is planned to coincide with the annual Crafts Fair at Basehor High School. There is no admission fee for the Holy Angels Crafts Fair; free parking is also available. For more information, contact Annie Clark, 913-724-2212. (Information from Therese Horvat)

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., Kansas City, Kan., will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. All are invited to join in the fun at this free family event. There will be trick or treating, carnival games, hot dogs, s’mores, and hayrack rides. For more information visit livingwaterumc.net, or call 913 400-7203.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the church classrooms. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Risen Lamb International Church of the Nazarene, located in the Turner area of Kansas City, Kan., has announced the opening of the Risen Lamb Prayer Room and Retreat Center. On location at their church at 5301 Metropolitan Avenue, the prayer room and retreat center is open to the public for daytime retreats. All individuals or small groups seeking a quiet, sacred space to gather, pray, meditate, journal or read resources about prayer are welcome. The prayer room provides a peaceful space for solitude or can be scheduled in advance for groups of up to eight people. Guests seeking spiritual guidance may schedule a time of spiritual direction with one of the pastoral staff, and groups may inquire about scheduling a member of the pastoral team to lead or speak at a retreat. Donations accepted but not required. For more information, or to plan a visit, contact the Rev. Philip Friday at pobfriday@yahoo.com or call 913-287-9418.

It will be social media Sunday, Oct. 25, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City Kan. Members will be encouraged to bring their laptops or iPhones. The service in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m.

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Community invited to Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast Nov. 6

The Wyandotte County mayors, in cooperation with the Wyandotte County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast Committee, are holding the 41st annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6.

The guest speaker will be Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James.

Seating begins at 7:45 a.m. The breakfast buffet and program will be held at the Reardon Convention Center at 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan.

Tickets are $22 per person. All ticket reservations must be paid in advance. To purchase tickets, reserve a table of eight, or to inquire about a company sponsorship, call 913-634-6019 or email wycomayorsprayerbreakfast@gmail.com.

Local organizers expect a bigger turnout than last year’s event, which was close to 350, a record high for the prayer breakfast. Last year Unified Government Mayor Mark Holland invited all area pastors to meet with him after the breakfast, and he plans to do the same this year.

Kansas City, Mo., Mayor James will offer the keynote motivational speech at this year’s breakfast.

Mayor James was sworn in as mayor of Kansas City, Mo., May 1, 2011. He was born and raised in Kansas City and learned valuable lessons about resiliency and dedication watching his parents work hard to take care of their family.

Despite the challenges they faced, James’ father, a chef, janitor, and small business owner; and his stepmother, who helped manage their business, still made sure that Sly and his brothers had the opportunity to go to a good school and follow their dreams. This laid the foundation for Mayor James’ commitment to education and ensuring every child receives a high-quality education regardless of where they live or their socio-economic background, according to the mayor’s biographical information.

Mayor James focuses his efforts to make Kansas City best in four areas: Education, Employment, Efficiency, and Enforcement. A few of his many major accomplishments include: streamlining processes at City Hall to encourage small business development; providing safe activities for young people during summer break through Mayor’s Nights and Club KC; Implementing a Women’s Empowerment initiative to help city government work better for the women who work with it and work for it; and leading efforts for the installation of Google Fiber and promoting Kansas City as the first region in the nation to have such cutting-edge technology.

Nationally, he is a member of Black Mayors for Education Reform, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and was elected in June 2013 to the Advisory Board of the United States Conference of Mayors. Prior to his election, Mayor James enjoyed a successful legal career which spanned almost three decades. He joined Blackwell, Sanders, Matheny, Weary and Lombardi in 1983, and became the first African-American partner in the firm’s history in 1990. In February, 2002, he started his own successful small business, The Sly James Firm, where he worked with victims to seek justice and positive outcomes to disputes.

The mayor attended Bishop Hogan High School in Kansas City, Mo., graduating in 1969. After serving his country as a military police officer for four years in California, the Philippines, and Japan during the Vietnam War, Mayor James graduated cum laude from Rockhurst College. He then went on to earn his law degree, also cum laude, from the University of Minnesota in 1983.

Mayor James has been married to Licia Clifton-James since 1981 and is the proud father of four children. He has long had a passion for music and was the lead singer in the Amelia Earhart Memorial Flying Band. Little known fact: his band once opened for Jefferson Airplane in Kansas City.

“We encourage the community to attend the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast and hear how Mayor Sly’s faith and dedication has had a given him a special direction in life and commitment to our community,” said Tom Johnson, Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast committee chairperson.