The Wyandotte Daily News is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events by about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call the sponsoring organization to see if the event will be held.
Wyandotte County Museum features World War I exhibit
The Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum, 635 N. 126th, Bonner Springs, Kan., will feature a historical exhibit about the local effect of World War I, “Local Poppies: Centennial of World War I.” The exhibit will include information Wyandotte County service members, war memorabilia, propaganda posters and local memorials from Wyandotte County. This exhibit will be on display through March 20. For more information about the days and hours it is open, call 913-721-1078 or visit www.wycomuseum.org.
Strawberry Hill Museum reopens
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., will reopen March 7 and 8. The museum was closed after the holidays and is reopening after redecorations. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. March 7 and 8. There will be a visiting artist exhibit from the Wyandnotte County Hisotrical Museum on display. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Special tours are available during the week for groups of 20 or more by calling 913-721-0081. The museum’s tea room is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. For more information, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.
Project Feederwatch continues
Project Feederwatch continues at the Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The bird count is planned each Saturday when people sign up in advance. For more information, call 913-299-2384.
Support group to meet March 9
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Kansas City, Kan., Chapter, (NAMI) will meet Monday, March 9, at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. A business meeting will be held from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by the program from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The guest speaker, Toby Cummings, administrative officer, Osawatomie State Hospital, will speak on the topic, “Mental Health and the Faith Community.” These monthly meetings are designed to bring together persons with questions on how to deal with mental illness (neurobiological brain disorders). For more information call 913-299-8490.
Estate planning program to be March 10
An estate planning program will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.
NAACP to meet March 10
Because of the primary election March 3, the Kansas City, Kan., Branch NAACP will meet on Tuesday, March 10, at the Bethany Medical Center, second floor meeting room, 21 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kan. The executive meeting will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the membership meeting at 7 p.m. The WIN Committee will meet at 5 p.m. the same day and place. Because of the general election on April 7,the April meeting will be held April 14 at the same location and same times. For further information, call 913-281-7900 or fax, 913-281-7847.
KCK school board to meet March 10
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. March 10 at the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th. The meeting is open to the public. An agenda may be posted online at www.kckps.org before the meeting.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet March 10
The Leavenworth Road Association will hold a dinner meeting Tuesday, March 10, at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kan. A potluck dinner and social hour will be at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be a hearing specialist from Sam’s Club. Those attending may bring a covered dish to share. There is not an organized candidate forum, but all candidates who want to speak will be allowed to speak at this meeting.
Lecture to discuss intermingling of theology and popular literature
Donnelly College will hold “Donnelly Talks,” an evening of thought-provoking conversation, on Wednesday, March 11. The lecture led by Monsignor Stuart Swetland, Donnelly president, and Melissa Lenos, a faculty member, will focus on pop culture in a theological setting. Titled, “From Harry Potter to the Hunger Games: Theological Perspectives on Popular Young Adult Literature,” the discussion is open to Donnelly students, faculty, staff and the public. Donnelly Talks is free and open to the public, and will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations may be made to Craig Doty, annual fund manager, at [email protected].
KCKCC to hold Shamrock Games March 12
Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Wellness and Fitness Center is holding its Shamrock Games March 12. The Shamrock Games are at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at the KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, see wyandottedaily.com/kckcc-to-hold-shamrock-games-march-12/.
Fairfax group to meet March 12
The Fairfax Industrial Association will meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 12, for its March luncheon. The guest speaker will be Greg Cotton, Sporting Kansas City’s general counsel and chief of staff. The meeting will be held at Reddi Services, 603 Funston, Kansas City, Kan., which is the meeting sponsor. The cost of the luncheon is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservations should be made to Melissa Clark, executive director of Fairfax Industrial Association, by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at [email protected].
Armourdale Irish luncheon planned March 13
The Armourdale Irish Luncheon is sponsoring an Irish luncheon at noon Friday, March 13, at the Armourdale Recreation Center, 730 Osage Ave., in Kansas City, Kan. A buffet with an array of food will be offered for $10 per person, or $5 for senior citizens. The guest speakers will be Kathy Quinn from Fox4 News and 2nd District Unified Government Commissioner Brian McKiernan. Other special guests will be Monsignor Michael Mullen and Carol Watson. For ticket information, call 913-371-5696. Proceeds go toward the Armourdale Summer Recreation Program.
Opening day of fishing planned for March 14
The opening day of fishing is scheduled at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road, and at Pierson Park, 1800 S. 55th. Wyandotte County Lake will be stocked with rainbow trout and channel catfish. Pierson will be stocked with channel catfish. A Unified Government fishing permit and a Kansas fishing license is required for Kansas residents age 16 and older or 64 and younger. All non-residents 16 and older are required to have the permit and the Kansas license. Permits and licenses may be purchased at Walmart on Parallel Parkway and Bonner Springs, and at Cabela’s and Minnesota Bait. In the event of ice, the opening day may be delayed. Call 913-573-8327 to check lake ice conditions on opening day.
Run planned March 14 at Wyandotte County Lake Park
The sixth annual Mrs. Robinson’s Romp, a 5K and 10K trail run, is planned at 9 a.m. March 14 at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. The event is located at Shelter No. 14 at the park. There are entrance fees for the race. For more information, visit www.psychowyco.com or call 816-810-0440.
‘Saturdays by the Grinter Stove’ planned March 14
“Saturdays by the Grinter Stove,” a local history program, will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Grinter Place, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. A program on local history will be presented, and lunch will be prepared on the wood stove at the state historic site. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call 913-299-0373 or visit kshs.org/grinter_place.
Workshop offered for those who grow fruits and vegetables
A series of workshops designed for anyone growing fruits and vegetables for sale or for the serious home gardener will be held in several locations in the Kansas City area, starting March 16. One of the workshops, “Plant Propagation and Production Planning,” will be held March 16 in Kansas City, Kan. It will be from 4 to 7 p.m. March 16 at Masters Community Church, 2548 S. 42nd St., Kansas City, Kan. There is a cost for the workshop. More information and registration is available at www.growinggrowers.org.
Severe weather seminar planned March 18
A severe weather seminar is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center, 7250 State Ave. The seminar will feature Andy Bailey, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill, Mo. The seminar is free and open to the public.
Unified Government meeting rescheduled
The Unified Government meeting originally scheduled for March 19 has been canceled. Two meetings have been added, for a regular UG Commission session April 23 and for a UG Commission planning and zoning meeting April 30.
Robbery prevention seminar offered March 19
A robbery prevention seminar for resident, business owners, managers and employees, will be held March 19 at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 4953 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The seminar will be presented at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. March 19 by the Community Policing officers of the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department. To register for the seminar, call 913-573-8724.
Spaghetti dinner planned March 21 at Grinter Place
Grinter Place state historic site, South 78th and K-32, will hold a spaghetti dinner 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Entertainment provided. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door; children 5 and younger are free. Tour of house is included in the ticket price. Proceeds benefit programs at Grinter Place. To pre-purchase tickets, contact Grinter Place 913-299-0373; [email protected]; or Don Jolley 913-481-3527. The event is presented in cooperation with Grinter Place Friends and Quilters. Grinter Place is at 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City Kan. For more information, visit kshs.org/grinter_place.
Blood drive scheduled March 25-26
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 and March 26 at the University of Kansas Francisco Lounge, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Rainbow Boulevard and Olathe Boulevard, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Easter egg hunt planned March 28
The Turner Recreation Center is planning an Easter egg hunt and breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. Ages 0-3 will participate in the Easter egg hunt at 9:45 a.m.; ages 4-7 at 10 a.m.; and ages 8-12 at 10:15 a.m. The Easter egg hunt is free. Also planned March 28 is a pancake and sausage breakfast with the Easter bunny. There will be arts and crafts activities, also. The cost of the breakfast is $5 for those 13 and older, and $4 for those 4-12, and children 3 and under free with the purchase of an adult plate. For more information, visit www.turnerrec.org/CommunityEvents.html.
Donnelly College plans Multicultural Festival April 10
Donnelly College, 608 N. 18th St., plans a Multicultural Festival from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 10 near the college’s Event Center. The outdoor festival will include music, ethnic food, performances, and vendors.
Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival to be April 11 at KCKCC
The Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Kansas City Kansas Community College Field House, 7250 State Ave. Music, ethnic food and entertainment from other cultures will be featured at the event. There is no admission charge and parking is free. For more details, visit the website, http://www.freewebs.com/wycoethnicfestival/.
‘Financing College’ program offered April 13
Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools is holding a “Financing College” event from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, to provide high school seniors and their families with resources to help them apply for college financial aid. The event will be at the Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. Staff will be available to help complete FAFSA forms. For more information, contact Lori Hewitt, KCKPS Post-Secondary Connections Specialist at 913-627-2685 or [email protected].
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.