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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 Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los martes, 7, 14, 21, 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. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Bishop Ward High School to hold blood drive
Bishop Ward High School, 708 N. 18th St., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the gym. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Medicare open enrollment assistance event scheduled
Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., has scheduled a Medicare open enrollment assistance event for seniors from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the West Wyandotte Library auditorium, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas.
Card-making program offered Nov. 8
Learn how to create cards during a program from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Supplies will be furnished for Thanksgiving, fall, birthday and thank-you cards. The leader of the program is Carole Thrasher. Space is limited and reservations are required to 913-906-8990. Call ahead if there is a special request.
Support group offered on managing grief
“Managing Grief During the Holidays” is a support group that will be offered from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City Kansas. A certified grief counselor will lead a support group for men and women who have lost loved ones. For registration, call 913-906-8990.
Piper High School schedules blood drive
Piper High School, 4400 N. 107th, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the gym. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
‘Pretty Nails’ program offered
Appointments for a “Pretty Nails” program will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 9, 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.
Play to be presented Nov. 9-11 at KCKCC
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Drama Club is presenting “Speech & Debate” later this week, a play directed by a KCKCC student. Written by Stephen Karam, “Speech & Debate” follows three teenage misfits in Salem, Ore., who discover they are linked by a sex scandal that has rocked their town. When one of them sets out to expose the truth, secrets become currency, the stakes get higher and the trio’s connection grows deeper. The play does have adult situations. Parental guidance is advised. “Speech & Debate” is at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 10 and 11. There is also a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12. All performances are in the KCKCC Performing Arts Center, 7250 State Ave. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and non-KCKCC students. All KCKCC students, staff and faculty are admitted free with valid identification. “Speech & Debate” is a Drama Club production, directed by student Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez in his first full play directorial debut. For reservations or more information about “Speech & Debate,” call 913-288-7106.
Library plans storytelling celebration Nov. 11
The Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., plans a storytelling celebration at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Karen Young, a professional storyteller, will spin stories in the library’s Café, which will be decorated with hay bales and pumpkins. Refreshments will include hot apple cider and pumpkin treats. The program will be for all ages. For more information, call 913-295-8250.
Global entrepreneurship program offered Nov. 14
A Global Entrepreneurship Week event will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at KCKCC, Upper Jewell building, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. “Sewing Seeds of Success” is the theme. Sponsors include KCKCC, Entrepreneurial Innovation Center, the Women’s Chamber and Board of Public Utilities. For information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-location-global-entrepreneurship-week-sewing-seeds-of-success-tickets-38847869022.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet Nov. 14
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet Nov. 14 for a potluck dinner, social hour and meeting at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The dinner and social hour will be at 6 p.m. The LRA will provide smoked turkey by grill chef, Sylvester Smith. Those who attend may bring a covered dish to share. The guest speaker at the meeting will be Tib Laughlin from the Unified Government, presenting information about programs that will help with abandoned, vacant properties and blight.
Grinter Jamboree to be Nov. 14
The Grinter Place Friends are bringing back their Jamboree, which will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 14, the second Tuesday of the month, at the Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas. One was held during October and about 40 to 50 people attended. The MP3 Band will perform. There will be a cover charge of $5 per person, and a snack bar will be available to purchase light refreshments. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Grinter-Place-Friends-Inc-560554977327335/.
Free diabetic foot ulcer seminar offered Nov. 15
The Providence Medical Center Wound Care Center will present a free Diabetic Foot Ulcer Seminar and Screening* at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Providence Medical Center 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Local experts will present information on the role of diabetes in the development of foot ulcers and current treatments available for diabetic foot ulcers. Following the free educational seminar, the first 30 in attendance will be eligible to receive a foot screening to include: Initial Diabetes Foot Assessment, Microfilament test (Checks for Peripheral Neuropathy of the foot), Quantaflow Test (Checks for Peripheral Artery Disease). Registration is required by registering online at: http://www.providencekc.com/About-Us/Events-Calendar.aspx. The seminar is open to the first 60 persons registered and screenings open to the first 30 in attendance. A waiting list with a follow-up program will be offered. For more information, individuals with questions may call, 913-596-7230.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 16 at TEC Center
KCKCC Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 in the multipurpose room. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
UG Commission may meet Nov. 16
The Unified Government Commission may meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. An agenda may be posted at www.wycokck.org.
Blood drive planned at Turner High School
Turner High School, 2211 S. 55th St., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the auxiliary gym. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 20
Harding and Associates, 8437 State Ave., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 in the parking lot. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 22
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Dave and Buster’s, 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. For more information or to schedule a blood donation, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 28
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave. For more information or to schedule a blood donation, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Counseling available
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., offers counseling services for men and women. Individual counseling and couples counseling is available. Nothing is billed and donations are accepted. 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. Monday through Friday. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.
Strawberry Hill Museum
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, reopened on Nov. 4, after being closed for holiday decorating for an “Olde World Christmas.” The museum is open for tours from noon to 4:15 p.m. on the weekends. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for children under 6. For more information or for custom tours call 913-371-3264 or visit 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. 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/.