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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, 15, 22 y 29 de noviembre, 10-11 a.m.. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349. los martes, 1-2:30 p.m. Clase de Nutrición – cada tercer Jueves del Mes. Jueves, 17 de noviembre, 10-11 a.m. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.
Program offered on raising safe kids
The “ACT Raising Safe Kids” program will be offered in eight sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, on Nov. 14, 16, 21, 28, 30, Dec. 5, 7, and 12, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan Participants will learn and use positive discipline, anger management and conflict resolution skills. Heather Neds, certified trainer, will present the program. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
Fundraiser held for Keeler Women’s Center
Fifteen percent of the value of purchases Nov. 14-20 at Ten Thousand Villages, 7947 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, will be donated to Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. A coupon on the Keeler website, www.keelerwomenscenter.org, should be presented at the event. From noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, persons may meet and talk with Keeler Women’s Center staff and volunteers at this event.
Program planned on memories of World War II
A program on memories of World War II will be presented at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan. Retired Staff Sgt. Max Deweese, who was in the first wave of Marines to land on the beach at Guadalcanal in 1942, will speak about his experiences in the war. For more information, see www.kckpl.org.
New ideas for holiday treats offered
Get new ideas for sweets and treats during the holiday season at a program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The instructor is Rachel Van Stratton. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
How to stretch the holiday budget
“Christmas on a Budget” will be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is presented by Habitat for Humanity of KC. Ideas will be presented on stretching the holiday budget. A light supper will be at 5:30 p.m. followed by the workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
BPU to meet Nov. 16
The Board of Public Utilities will meet at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the administrative offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan., for a work session. On the work agenda are a board update, general manager update, capital projects, and a report on the Rosedale substation. On the regular meeting agenda at 6 p.m. Nov. 16 are a visitors’ time, an audit update, board comments and general manager comments. The regular meeting agenda for Nov. 16 was amended Monday, Nov. 14, to include an executive, closed session to discuss a personnel matter.
Free Resource Fair offered at Bonner library
A free Resource Fair is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Bonner Springs Library, 201 N. Nettleton, Bonner Springs. It is sponsored by the Western Wyandotte Citizens Advisory Council. Information will be provided on topics such as food assistance, mental health services assistance, utility assistance, emergency services assistance, nutrition assistance, shelters, safe homes and domestic violence assistance, and veterans assistance. At least 14 organizations will have a table.
Workshop offered on women’s self-defense techniques
Learn women’s self-defense techniques at a program from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Learn basic self-defense strategies adapted from Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
Vaughn-Trent to hold annual meeting Nov. 17
Vaughn-Trent Community Services Inc. will hold its annual meeting Thursday, Nov. 17. The meeting will begin at 5:15 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 148 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs.
UG Commission scheduled to meet
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.
‘Reasons to Believe’ celebration to be Nov. 17
Twelve outstanding alumni from the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools will be honored at the district’s 2016 Reasons to Believe Celebration. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St. The celebration is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/reasons-to-believe-honorees-announced/.
Mayor’s Downtown Holiday Lighting Festival to be Nov. 18
The 12t annual Mayor’s Downtown Holiday Lighting Festival will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, in the City Hall plaza, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. The event starts at 4 p.m. at the first floor of City Hall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will attend, musical groups will perform, holiday characters will be present, and a tree decorating contest will be held in conjunction with the mayor’s tree lighting, planning for 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Legends holiday lighting ceremony to be Nov. 19
The Legends Outlets will hold its 12th annual Legendary Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. The lighting ceremony will be at the courtyard fountain area, where a 45-foot tree will be in place. Live holiday music, prizes, a special appearance by Santa Claus, and a large display of animated lights synchronized to music are featured. There will be a countdown to the tree lighting. The lights will be on display through early January 2017. This event is free and open to the public.
El Centro plans 40th anniversary Nov. 19
El Centro plans its 40th anniversary celebration from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Olathe, Kan. The event includes dinner, cocktails and dancing.
Community Thanksgiving dinner planned
The Do Better Together Turner Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Turner Recreation Center, 831 S. 55th. The free community dinner is sponsored by the Turner Community Connection, New Life Family Church and Turner Recreation Commission.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 21
A Community Blood Center blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Chiropractic Healing Center, Harding and Associates, parking lot, 8437 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
‘Miracle on 55th Street Lighting’ planned Nov. 26
The Turner Recreation Commission plans its “Miracle on 55th Street Lighting” ceremony from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. The Turner Recreation Commission, 831 S. 55th, will be lit, along with lights on South 55th Street, and there will be caroling, hot cocoa and a movie, “The Polar Express,” on the Turner Recreation Commission screen.
Dialogue continues on reducing community violence
A dialogue on reducing community violence will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Sumner Academy, 1610 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kan. It is sponsored by the Mayor’s Clergy Roundtable. Those who attend will be in groups of 10 to 15 people with a facilitator assigned to lead the dialogue. Police officers will join in the small group discussions. Another dialogue is scheduled at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Patricia Diane Kane Community Center, 3130 N. 122nd St., Kansas City, Kan.
Blood drive planned Nov. 30
A Community Blood Center blood drive will be held from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Bonner Springs YMCA, Classroom A, 2251 S. 138th St., Bonner Springs, Kan. For more information or to schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Canteen dance and concert planned
A 1940s canteen dance and concert is planned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra will perform. Those attending may wear 1940s attire if they choose. For more information, visit www.kckpl.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 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/.