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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, 22, 29 de Agosto, 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.. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Sporting KC playing home game Aug. 19
Sporting Kansas City plays FC Dallas at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The stadium is in the Village West area at I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. For tickets, check SeatGeek.com. For more information, see https://www.sportingkc.com/ and https://wyandotteonline.com/fc-dallas-visits-sporting-kc-on-saturday/.
T-Bones playing home games Aug. 19 to 23
The T-Bones baseball team is in town from Aug. 19 to 23, and plays games at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at Village West, I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. For a schedule of games, visit http://tbonesbaseball.com.
Tiblow Days continues in Bonner Springs Aug. 19
Country and pop singer Casi Joy will headline TIblow Days on Saturday. The 37th annual Tiblow Days runs through Saturday, Aug. 19, in Bonner Springs, Kan. The events are in downtown Bonner Springs, on Cedar, Front, Oak and Nettleton, and 2nd and 3rd streets. Casi Joy will perform on Saturday night. Joy is best known for being a contestant on The Voice, a singing show on NBC. She hails from Smithville, Mo., and is a graduate of Park University. Also this year. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/bonner-springs-celebrating-annual-tiblow-days-this-weekend-casi-joy-to-headline-event/.
Croatian Festival planned Saturday evening
St. John the Baptist Catholic parish will hold a Croatian Festival at 5 p.m. Aug. 19 at the parish grounds, 708 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas , after the 4 p.m. Mass at the parish. Traditional Croatian foods and cold beverages may be purchased. There will be a dance at 9 p.m.
Blood drive scheduled Aug. 21
Harding and Associates will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21 in the parking lot at 8437 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Solar eclipse events planned in Wyandotte County
Several solar eclipse events, parties and educational programs are planned Monday, Aug. 21, in Wyandotte County. For details, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/kck-tourism-officials-preparing-for-solar-eclipse/.
Wedding planning to be topic of meeting
Planning the finances of wedding and marriage is the topic of a program from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The presenter is Chiquita Miller, a partner from K-State Extension. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Job fair planned Aug. 22
A job fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Burke Technical Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The job fair was announced by U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist. The first hour of the job fair, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., is only for veterans. The rest of the job fair, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is open to the public. Exhibitors are asked to register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/congressman-kevin-yoder-job-fair-and-resource-event-tickets-36420599995. Space is limited. Job seekers do not need to register. According to information from the sponsor, job seekers should dress for the job interview and bring several copies of their resume. There is no fee to attend.
Program planned on cupcake decorating
A program on cupcake decorating will be presented from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Rachel Van Stratton, the person behind “Sweet Ideas,” will present new techniques for cupcake decorating. . For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Program offered on understanding Medicare benefits
A program on understanding Medicare benefits will be presented from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Susana Marcos will present the bilingual program. The information is helpful especially for those new to Medicare. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Women’s group to meet Aug. 23
“Quill & Pluma, Empowering the Voice of Women,” will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Kari L. O’Rourke is the facilitator. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Blood drive scheduled Aug. 23-24
University of Kansas Medical Center will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 at the Francisco Lounge, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Rainbow and Olathe boulevards, Kansas City, Kansas. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Personal finance program offered
A program on managing money and making conscious decisions about personal finances will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The presenter is Jennifer Rottinghaus, CPA. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
‘Pretty Nails’ program offered
Appointments for a “Pretty Nails” program will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. In this program, nails will be shaped and painted by Ana Maria Price, volunteer. Those interested must call 913-906-8990 to schedule an appointment.
Blood drive scheduled Aug. 25
The Unified Government will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 in the main lobby at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Program offered about saving trees
A program will be offered about saving trees from the emerald ash borer. The program will cover identification and treatment, and recommended replacement trees. The program is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kansas. For more information, see http://bonnerlibrary.org/green-menace/.
UG Commission may meet Aug. 31
The Unified Government Commission may meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Check www.wycokck.org for more details on the meeting.
Women’s Chamber plans meeting Sept. 13
The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce is planning an educational program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The guest speaker, Chris Lundine of Culture Index, will speak on the topic, “Right People in the Right Seats.” Registration is requested for the program. For more information, visit http://kckwomenschamber.org/.
Counseling available
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., offers counseling services available in English and Spanish for men and women. Counseling is available Monday through Thursday, with day and evening times available. Individual counseling, couple-marriage counseling and addictions counseling is available. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to 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 events scheduled. The museum is closed on Father’s Day. For more 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/ccoqmuseum/.