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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, 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. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.
‘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.
Affirmations group to meet Monday
An Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for women will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program will help women change the way they think about themselves and their lives. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
Healthy relationships group to meet
A weekly group to discuss healthy relationships, domestic violence education and support, will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group is offered in partnership with Friends of Yates and Joyce Williams Shelter, and is facilitated by Chandra Green. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
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.
Women writers to meet Dec. 1
A women writers group will meet from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending may bring their journals, stories and poems and work with other writers to share, critique, improve and enjoy writing. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
Parenting support group to meet Dec. 1
A parenting support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending will collaborate to find ways to connect with their children and form strong bonds, and may share with other parents was to building a strong foundation with their children. The group is facilitated by Matt Brandmeyer. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
UG scheduled to meet Dec. 1
The Unified Government is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. Planning and zoning items may be on the agenda.
Santa Express 5K and Reindeer Route to be Dec. 3 at Ag Hall
The second annual Santa Express 5K and Reindeer Route is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 630 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, Kan. The 5K will start at the Ag Hall Smith Event Barn. The event includes a Santa T-shirt, Christmas ornament finish medal, Reindeer Route antler and gift items. Children will have the opportunity to meet with Santa Claus and ride the Ag Hall train for free. Proceeds will go toward the historic buildings at the Ag Hall. To register, visit AgHallOfFame.com.
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.
KCK school board scheduled to meet Dec. 13
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St. For more information, visit www.kckps.org.
Community writing workshop planned Dec. 13 at Bonner Springs
A community writing workshop facilitated by Anthony Funari will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. Members of the community and surrounding area are invited to attend the free workshop. Those who attend should bring a short piece of their writing to the workshop. For more information, contact the library at 913-441-2665. The program is made possible by the Kansas Humanities Council. The community writing workshop is part of a statewide series of programs that celebrate 100 years of the Pulitzer Prizes and the life of William Allen White.
LRA scheduled to meet Dec. 13
The Leavenworth Road Association is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kan. A social hour at 6 p.m. will be followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The program will be suggestions for 2017 goals and an update on 2016 accomplishments. Those attending are asked to bring snack dishes to share with the group.
Women’s Chamber to meet Dec. 14
The Kansas City, Kan., Women’s Chamber of Commerce will meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Great Wolf Lodge at the Legends area of Kansas City, Kan. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at noon. It will be the annual gift exchange. For more information or reservations, call 913-321-2625 or visit http://kckwomenschamber.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., has reopened after being closed to decorate for the holidays. It 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. Call for information about special times for groups. 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/.