Saturday events

‘Souls to Polls’ today

Souls to the Polls: Get Out the Vote Car Caravan, will be 9:30 am. to 11 a.m. at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. It is sponsored by the League of Women Voters. For more information, including parking information, contact https://www.lwvjoco.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=768754&item_id=1791834&event_date_id=255.

Boo Bash today at library

The Boo Bash will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. The event will include games, crafts, a spook house, a live disc jockey, storytime and candy. For more information, see https://www.aghalloffame.com/.

Halloween event planned at NFM


Nebraska Furniture Mart, will hold a Halloween Spooktacular for kids from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the store at Village West. See more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1415174085559371/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D.

Jack O Lantern Jamboree at Ag Hall

The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, is holding a Jack O Lantern Jamboree from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at 630 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs. The event includes a Halloween story trail, hay ride, train ride, costume contest, and concessions will be available. There is a charge of $10 per vehicle. Those participating may wear their costumes. For more information, see https://www.aghalloffame.com/.

Healthy Halloween event at Rosedale Arch

A Healthy Halloween event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Rosedale Memorial Arch, located in Mount Marty Park, west of Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas. It is a family event for all ages. Those participating should bring a flashlight. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/events/678962799791248/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D.

Masquerade Ball to raise funds against domestic violence

The WyCo Sisterhood Foundation will hold a Masquerade Ball at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Renaissance Festival, 130th and State, Bonner Springs, Kansas. VIP admission is at 5:30 p.m. and general admission is at 8:30 p.m. The foundation is partnering with the Friends of Yates for this fundraiser against domestic violence. There will be a costume contest, raffle, silent auction and live entertainment. Donations of coats are being accepted for children in the Bonner Springs school district. For more information, see https://www.kcrenfest.com/masqball/?fbclid=IwAR2i7ekaD1aEstqyLBGQE-Hj6Ma_v1N9vqyujG_v3kj40sM9mDhdZf3tXvs.

Free movie showing at Legends Lawn

The movie, “Coco,” will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, on the Legends Lawn. The family-friendly movie will play on the outdoor big screen at the Legends Lawn, on the west side of the Legends Outlets shopping center, I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. There is no charge for the movie. Participants may bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Federal grant announced for Sheriff’s office

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced a $165,000 federal grant for the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday for equipment for training. With Sen. Moran, left, in the photo are Sheriff Dan Soptic, center, and Unified Government Mayor and CEO Tyrone Garner, right. “This week, I was in Kansas City to announce a federal investment for the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office. As the lead Republican on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Department of Justice, I worked to secure these resources to provide our state law enforcement professionals with the tools they need to serve our communities and to keep Kansans safe. I want to thank Police Chief Karl Oakman, Mayor Tyrone Garner, Commissioners Chuck Stites, Tom Burroughs and Christian Ramirez, Assistant County Administrator Bridgette Cobbins and Interim County Administrator Cheryl Harrison-Lee for joining me today,” Sen. Moran stated. (Photo from Sen. Moran’s office)