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Museum features Olde World Christmas
The Strawberry Hill Museum is featuring an Olde World Christmas, with tours of the museum decorated for the holidays available. Open on weekend afternoons through the end of January. The museum will be closed Jan. 30 through March 4. For more information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/. In the event of inclement weather, call to see if it is open.
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, 31 de enero, 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.
Enrichment program offered Feb. 1
The two-part Child-Adult Relationship Enrichment (C.A.R.E.) program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on two Wednesdays, Feb. 1 and 15, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is for parents seeking to strengthen child-parent relationships and increase positive child behaviors. It will be presented by Michelle Bertuglia-Haley, MSW, LSCSW. Certificates of attendance will be given out at the end of the second session. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.
Raising Safe Kids program offered
The “ACT Raising Safe Kids Program” will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays through March 6 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those participating will learn and use positive discipline, anger management and conflict resolution skills. The class is presented by certified trainer Heather Neds. Registration is required to 913-906-8990.
Class offered on knitting and crocheting
Learn to knit, crochet, quilt or simply enjoy a chat with other women during a program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For reservations, call 913-906-8990.
Art and wine event planned
The Yellow Brick art and wine event will be held at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Happy Trees Painting Studio, 1219 Union, Kansas City, Mo. Those attending will receive step-by-step instructions on how to create a painting from the owner of Happy Trees Studio and enjoy light snacks and drinks, including wine. For more information, call 816-365-1953 or email [email protected].
BPU to meet Feb. 1
The Board of Public Utilities will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the BPU offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. On the agenda for the work session at 5 p.m. Feb. 1 are a board update, general manager update, and a report on the Nearman boiler. On the agenda for the regular meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 are a visitors’ time; continuation of the rate hearing; an excellence in financial reporting award; Eagle Day recap; board comments; general manager comments; and a closed executive session.
Program to be presented Feb. 1 on Constitution and Bill of Rights
A program on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kan. The program will be presented in conjunction with a National Archives Traveling Exhibit Service display at the library. The exhibit also is made possible by the Kansas Humanities Council. For more information, visit http://bonnerlibrary.org/event/bill-of-rights/.
Master Gardeners sponsor class Feb. 2
The Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners are sponsoring “Organic vs. Locally Grown: Which Is Better for You” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. The 90-minute class will feature Elisabeth Kasckow, an associate professor of biology at Kansas City Kansas Community College. She teaches environmental science, among other courses. Prior to moving to Kansas, Kasckow and her husband owned a fish farm in southeastern California where they grew catfish, bass and tilapia. Kasckow dabbles at gardening and raises bees to help with pollination at her local community garden. Her presentation will cover the health and economic aspects of our food, the business of farming, and the varying definitions of “organic.” The presentation will be in the Sunflower Room of the K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County office, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. Call 913-299-9300 for further information. There is a $5 fee, payable at the door. The fee will be waived upon presentation of current active Master Gardener status.
Women writers to meet Feb. 2
The Women Writers group will meet from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those attending are asked to bring their journals, stories and poems and work with other writers to share, critique and improve. The facilitator of the group is Pat Callaghan. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.
Creation health program offered
A Creation Health program will be offered from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through March 2 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. The goal of the program is to be one’s best in 2017, find new energy, peace and good health. The topic Feb. 2 is activity and how it enhances one’s life. The facilitator is Ann Suellentrop in partnership with Shawnee Mission Health. Reservations are required to 913-906-8990.
UG Ethics Commission to meet Feb. 2
The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the second floor, Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, in the old county commissioners’ chambers, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.,
UG Commission scheduled to meet Feb. 2
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda should be posted in advance of the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
World War II aviator to speak
Charlie Warren, a Bonner Springs resident featured in the book, “Heroes in the Skies: American Aviators in World War II, will speak about his experiences to an open meeting of the Bonner Springs Historic Preservation Society at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kan.
Legislative forum to be Feb. 11 at library
The Johnson County League of Women Voters will sponsor a legislative forum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Main Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. All members of the Wyandotte County legislative delegation have been invited.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet Feb. 14
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet Feb. 14 at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kan. The potluck dinner and social time begins at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be David Mehlhaff, chief communications officer, Board of Public Utilities, who will speak about the HomeServe program.
Master Food Volunteer training to begin Feb. 15
The Master Food Volunteer Training Program will start Feb. 15. This program allows people with interests in food, cooking, and nutrition to take their expertise to a higher level while developing new avenues for helping in the community. The program is offered by the Wyandotte County Extension office. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 20. Call the office at 913-299-9300 for more information and to register.
Exercise program for older adults offered
“Stay Strong, Stay Healthy,” an 8-week exercise program for older adults, will be offered beginning April 4. The program targets strength, balance and flexibility. The program is held at the K-State Research and Extension office, 1216 N. 79th, Kansas City, Kan. The first program will be from 11 a.m. to noon April 4. Call 913-299-9300 for more information and registration.
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. Open on weekend afternoons through the end of January. 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. Grinter Place is closed for the winter. 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/ccoqmuseum/.