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The Knights of Columbus at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold the fourth annual Mayfest breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The menu includes scrambled eggs with chorizo, fried potatoes, refried beans, tortilla, fruit cocktail, coffee and punch. Tickets will be $6 for adults and $4 for age 10 and under.

The Central States Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventists will be the host of a Community Blood Center blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Youth Center Conference Room, 3321 Garfield Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. To schedule a donation or for more information, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

“Scripture Study and Reflection” will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is facilitated by Heather Neds.
The “Gospel Non-Violence” study group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
The Keeler Women’s Center is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Atchison, Kansas. All programs are free. To register, call 913-906-8990.

Memorial Day Masses are planned on Monday, May 27, by Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas. Masses will be at 9 a.m. May 27 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery and 9 a.m. May 27 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. More information is at www.cathcemks.org.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will meet for a morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 12. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will observe the fifth Sunday in the Easter season May 19.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon July 11 and 12 for children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration information is at https://vbspro.events/p/events/stonypointchristianchurch.

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Faith news

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A taco fundraiser on behalf of Robert Grado Jr.’s kidney transplant will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at Holy Name School, 1007 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas. Tickets will be $6 for three tacos and rice.

“Scripture Study and Reflection” will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is facilitated by Heather Neds.
The “Gospel Non-Violence” study group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
The Holy Women Series, “Everyday Holy Women,” will continue from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will be presented by Rachael Greene. To register, call 913-906-8990.
The Keeler Women’s Center is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Atchison, Kansas. All programs are free. To register, call 913-906-8990.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, plans a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 5. The event includes food, music and folk dancing. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Proceeds go toward the church. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/411874002944119/.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will observe the third Sunday in the Easter season at 10 a.m. May 5.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas, plans to recognize those who are graduating from high school, community college, college and trade school during the 10:15 a.m. worship service Sunday, May 5.

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Saturday events

Tractor cruise planned today
Vintage tractor enthusiasts and the Greater Kansas City Two-Cylinder Club will drive around the area in a 24-mile benefit ride for the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Ag Hall, and then continues to Wyandotte County Lake and a stop for lunch at Cabela’s before returning to the Ag Hall.

Spring Fling planned at Bonner Farmers’ Market
Spring Fling at the Farmers’ Market is planned from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The event will include market vendors, magic shows, bounce houses, face painting, a balloon artist, henna artist and yoga in the park. The event will be at Kelly Murphy Park, 129 Elm St., in downtown Bonner Springs. For more information, visit https://bonnerlibrary.org/spring-fling/.

Rosedale Disc de Triomphe tournament today

Rosedale Park, 4125 Mission Road, will be the site of the third annual Rosedale Disc de Triomphe disc golf event beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4. The neighborhood fundraising event has more than 100 participants. Funds raised will help Rosedale neighborhood projects and the Rosedale Development Association.

Plant sale to be May 4
The Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners will have continue their plant sale May 4 at the Extension office, Wildcat Room, 2100 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Vegetables, flowers and ornamental grasses will be for sale. Purchases may be made by cash or checks.

Polski Day to be May 4
The 35th annual Polski Day will be Saturday, May 4, at All Saints Catholic Church, 8th and Vermont Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The event will include a parade at 11 a.m., a Polka Mass at 5 p.m., a festival from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Polish food and live musical entertainment. For more information, visit https://polskiday.com/.

Sunflower Showdown in rowing at Wyandotte County Lake
The University of Kansas will play host for the Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State University in women’s rowing at 11 a.m. at Wyandotte County Lake at 91st and Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kansas. K-State will defend last year’s win. On the K-State roster are two students from Wyandotte County, Mikaela Bennett, a junior who attended Bonner Springs High School, and Maya Morrow, a freshman who attended Piper High School.

Family story time planned
Family story time is planned from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, youth services craft room, 625 Minnesota Ave. The program is geared to children ages 2 to 6. There will be reading, dancing and singing.

Spanish singing lessons planned
 “Clases de Canto,” or Spanish singing lessons, are planned from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Conference Room B, South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Spanish language singing class is taught by Sandra Zamora.

S.T.E.M. program planned at library
 A S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) program is planned from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, craft room, 625 Minnesota Ave. The topic will be “Weaving Makes Things Stronger,” and includes the designs of suspension bridges and Kevlar vests. Participants will make their own kente cloth craft. This program is designed for children and teens.

District playoffs in softball today at KCKCC
 KCKCC will play host to Cloud County in a best-of-three series in the six-team Division II District D playoffs at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday at KCKCC, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. If necessary, a third game will be played Sunday at noon. The Blue Devils, 34-18, are seeded No. 7, while Cloud County, 11-27, are No. 10.

Flyover concert to be May 4 at amphitheater
 The Flyover concert featuring Cardi B, Savage, Kodak Black, G. Herbo, Lil Mosey, YBN Cordae, Tobi Lou, Splurge, Blaatina and Yusee will be at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Providence Medical Center amphitheater, 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or at the box office.