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Drag racing Aug. 13 at Kansas Speedway
Some of the best drag racers in the Midwest will race down Kansas Speedway’s pit road on Saturday, Aug. 13. Three sold-out classes of drag racing will be on display on Saturday night: small tire, big tire and true street class as they race down the 1/8-mile track. Tickets are only available on the day of the event for $10 per spectator and can be purchased at Ticket Booth A starting at 3 p.m., according to a Kansas Speedway spokesman. Admission gives fans access to the infield and the Grandstands of Turn 4 and they will be able to access both the infield and grandstands via a crossover gate in Turn 4. Children 12 and under are free. Fans can park for free in general parking by Gate A. For $10 per car, in addition to the $10 admission per person, fans can also park in the infield. Drag race participants should enter at France Family Drive. Admission for participants is $30. Drag racing will begin at approximately 5 p.m. and run until 11 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to purchase their tickets and gain access to the grandstands. This is an alcohol-free event. Concessions will not be sold at this event but fans may bring in their own coolers (14x14x14-inch soft-sided coolers). Glass containers are prohibited.
Program to be offered on improving relationships
“Know Yourself, Understand Others, Improve Relationships” will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Participants will learn ways to break down barriers of fear, misunderstanding and judgment. The presenter is Chiquita Miller through K-State Research and 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 Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, Los Martes, 16, 23, 30 de Agosto 10-11 a.m. Clase de Nutrición – cada tercer Jueves del Mes. Jueves,18 de Augosto, 10-11:30 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Suicide awareness program offered
“Suicide Awareness Education and Resources” will be offered from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is presented by Courtney Ryan in partnership with Mental Health America of the Heartland. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
Participants to create art with recycled materials
Participants in a recycling and art program will decorate a canvas with recycled materials, as well as some new materials. The program will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Jill Ellena will be the presenter. A large supply of materials will be provided, and participants also may bring photos or mementos. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
How to stretch back-to-school dollars
“Back to School on a Budget” is the topic of a program on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave. A light supper will be at 5:30 p.m. followed by a workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn tips for stretching their back-to-school dollars. The program is offered in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.
KCK school board to meet Aug. 23
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Board Room of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda should be posted in advance of the meeting at www.kckps.org.
Blood drive scheduled Aug. 24-25
The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 in the Hixson Atrium. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Blood drive scheduled Aug. 26
Chiropractic Health Center, Harding and Associates, 8437 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 in the parking lot. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Class to teach how to preserve food by pickling
In this hands-on class, Lori Wuellner, Wyandotte County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences specialist, will teach about preserving food by pickling. The host of the class is the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners. The class will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in the Sunflower Room and kitchen at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. Pre-registration is not required. The fee is $5, payable at the door. The fee is waived for currently certified Extension master gardeners. For more information, call 913-299-9300.
BPU charity golf tournament to be Sept. 10
The BPU Employee Charity Golf Corp. will hold its annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Dub’s Dread Golf Course in Kansas City, Kan. As part of its ongoing commitment to the community, BPU employees sponsor and hold this annual golf event which, to date, has raised nearly $500,000 for charities and nonprofits in Wyandotte County. The 2016 tournament kicks off with registration and a continental breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The individual entry fee is $95, which includes greens fees, cart, a continental breakfast, refreshments on the course, and an awards dinner with prizes and free give-aways after the tournament. For player registration, contact David Mehlhaff at [email protected]. The deadline for player registration is Sept. 2. There are also several opportunities for individuals or companies to contribute or donate to this charity event, including corporate sponsorships at various levels, in-kind donations of gift certificates, golf balls, tees, and other items for use in player goodie bags. For donation or sponsorship opportunities, contact a member of the Golf Tournament Committee: David Mehlhaff 913-573-9173, Jerin Purtee 913-573-6833, Jeremy Ash 913-573-9555, Donna Maskil-Thompson 913-573-9967, Steve Wolf 913-573-6824, Tony Coleman 913-573-9667, Sam DeLeon 913-573-6915, Jason Moe 913-573-9348.
Victory Project’s annual blood drive to be Sept. 10 at Children’s Mercy Park
A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan. The Victory Project’s annual blood drive is being held in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each blood donor will receive a “Bleed Sporting Blue” T-shirt, a Sporting KC locker room tour and lunch provided by Papa John’s Pizza. Early registration will ensure donors receive this year’s T-shirt. Register at www.RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: TheVictoryProject.
Bishop Ward plans auction Sept. 24
Bishop Ward High School’s 38th annual auction will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, and will include a silent and live auction. Tickets are $60 per person and include food and entertainment. For more information, visit http://www.wardhigh.org/apps/pages/auction2016.
‘Stay Strong, Stay Healthy’ program offered
The “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” program will focus on improving the health and well-being of older adults. The goal of the program is to provide a safe, structured and effective strength training exercise program that targets strength, balance and flexibility. The program is sponsored by the K-State Research and Extension office in Wyandotte County along with the Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan. It will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 27 at the Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The dates of the program will include Sept. 27, Sept. 29, Oct. 4, Oct. 6, Oct. 11, Oct. 13, Oct. 18, Oct. 20, Oct. 25, Oct. 27, Nov. 1, Nov. 4, Nov. 8, Nov. 10, Nov. 15 and Nov. 17. For more information and registration, call 913-299-9300.
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 at 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. For information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.
Grinter Place Museum
The Grinter Place State Historic Site, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan., is one of the oldest homes in the area, built in 1857. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for students; and children 5 and younger free. It is closed on state holidays. For more information about hours and days it is open, call 913-299-0373 or visit http://www.kshs.org/p/grinter-place-plan-your-visit/15857.
Old Quindaro Museum
The Old Quindaro Museum is at 3432 N. 29th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information about the museum, call 816-820-3615 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oldquindaromuseum/.