Community calendar

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Poetry event planned Feb. 20
A poetry event is planned at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The event is in conjunction with Black History Month. The presenter and poetry reader will be Sheri Hall, an area poet.

Chili supper planned
A benefit Boy Scout Troop 45 chili supper is planned from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan.

KCK school board to meet Feb. 22
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22 in the third floor board room of the Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. The board will conduct regular business in the agenda. The board also will review the facility study conducted by DLR in 2015 and discuss the next steps in developing a plan to address district facility needs.

Program discusses ways to improve relationships
A program offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will discuss ways to build better understanding and better relationships with those from differing backgrounds and origins. The presenter of “Know Yourself, Understand Others, Improve Relationships”will be Chiquita Miller of K-State Extension. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los martes, 23 de febrero, 1 de Marzo, 8 de Marzo, 10 -11 a.m. For more information, call 913-906-8990.

Mayor to give State of Government speech Feb. 23
Mayor Mark Holland will give the State of the Government address on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Reardon Convention Center, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The event, sponsored by the Downtown Kansas City, Kan., Rotary Club, is the 50th annual State of the Government speech, and Mayor Holland’s third address since taking office in 2013. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the program begins at noon Feb. 23. Tickets to the event are $24. More information about tickets is available from calling the mayor’s office at 913-573-5010 or visiting http://sotg2016.brownpapertickets.com/. For those who cannot attend, the speech will be aired on the UGTV channel, and later will be available on YouTube.

Healthy eating program planned Feb. 23
“Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget,” part of a monthly nutrition series, will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Keeler Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will be presented by Pat Callaghan in partnership with K-State Research and Extension. For more information or reservations, call 913-906-8990.

Support group offered for caregivers
A support group for men and women who are caregivers will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The support group is every Tuesday. The facilitator is Jackie Tigges, LSCSW. For more information, call 913-906-8990.

Program shows parents how to pay for college
Parents and guardians of seniors in the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming “Financing College” events. The focus will be on technical schools, two-year and four-year colleges. Five different sessions will be held across the district to provide assistance with the completion of FAFSA applications, college financial aid, and more. Sessions dates and times are:
• Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Harmon High School, 2400 Steele Road
• Thursday, Feb. 25, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Wyandotte High School, 2501 Minnesota Ave.
• Monday, Feb. 29, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St.
• Tuesday, April 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St.
The events are being sponsored by the KCK Network for College Opportunity. For more information, contact Lori Hewitt, KCKPS Diploma+ program specialist, 913-627-2685, [email protected].
KCK school board scheduled to meet Feb. 23
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education has a meeting scheduled on its calendar fort 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted in advance of the meeting at www.kckps.org.

Blood drive scheduled
Bonner Springs High School is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the gym, 100 McDaniel, Bonner Springs, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

UG Commission to meet Feb. 25
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted at www.wycokck.org.

‘Pretty Nails’ offered Feb. 25
Appointment times for having nails shaped and painted will be available from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Ana Maria Price is the volunteer who will be shaping and painting nails. Those interested must call for an appointment to 913-906-8990.

School to have hold benefit auction Feb. 26
Christ the King School will hold its 13th annual auction on Friday, Feb. 26, at the George Meyn Center, Wyandotte County Park, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with the live auction at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. For information, call 913-406-4505. The theme of the event is “British Invasion.”

Authors to read from works at library event Feb. 27
The Kansas City, Kan., Public Library is holding its second Homegrown Reads local author fair featuring more than two dozen authors from the Kansas City metro area. This event will highlight burgeoning, new talent and popular, established authors. Fans will be able to meet and talk with authors, listen to live readings, and purchase copies of books to have signed. Homegrown Reads will take place at the West Wyandotte Library branch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 27. West Wyandotte Library is at 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan.

Program offered on simple seasonal meals
“Simple Seasonal Meals,” a program on growing and preparing your own food, will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the K-State Research and Extension office of Wyandotte County, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. (west of K-mart). The program will discuss fresh fruits and vegetables that you can buy or grow, and it will include recipe selections for the four seasons, as well as tips on purchasing and storing produce. The Master Food Volunteers will present the program. A minimum fee of $5 will be for program materials and samples. Those attending may bring their own lunch, and water will be provided. There will be limited seating. Contact the K-State Extension Office, Wyandotte County, to register at 913-299-9300 or email Joe McLeland at [email protected]. The deadline for registration is Feb. 24.

Master Gardeners sponsor gardening program March 3
The Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners are sponsoring “Colorful Shade Gardening: Beyond Hostas,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Rob Mortko, known as “the hosta guy,” and owner of Made in the Shade Gardens in Olathe, Kan., will be sharing his expertise, as he discusses the many options to create balance and diversity in the shady landscape. He’ll cover the different degrees of shade as well as the seemingly endless number of plants which are ideally suited for the shade. The class will be held in the Sunflower Room at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N, 79th St., Kansas City, Kan., 913-299-9300. Fee: $5, payable at the door. Registration is not required.

UG Ethics Commission to meet March

The UG Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 3, on the second floor of the Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, old County Commissioners’ chambers.

Red Cross blood drive scheduled
An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Cabelas, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

School’s Hall of Fame fundraiser to be March 6
Bishop Ward High School’s Hall of Fame will celebrate its newest inductees on Sunday, March 6. Proceeds of the event benefit the Bishop Ward High School Student Scholarship Fund. The event starts with a social time at 4:30 p.m., a speaker at 5:30, dinner at 5:45 p.m. and the induction at 6:30 p.m. For more information, see www.wardhigh.org.

Blood drive scheduled
Turner High School is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the auxiliary gym, 2211 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Blood drive scheduled
Bishop Ward High School is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the gym, 708 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers individual and couples counseling to women and men who might otherwise not be able to afford counseling. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to do an intake and schedule an appointment.

Wyandotte County Museum
The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.

Strawberry Hill Museum
The Strawberry Hill Museum is closed through March 4. It will reopen March 5. For more information and hours of The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/ or call 913-371-3264.