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.
Strawberry Hill Museum reopens
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., has reopened on the weekends. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. March 21 and 22. There will be a visiting artist exhibit from the Wyandotte County Historical 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.
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.
Trial lawyer to examine trial of Jesus
A veteran Wyandotte County trial lawyer, John J. Jurcyk Jr., will examine the trial of Jesus in a presentation at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., in Wyandotte County Park, Bonner Springs. Jurcyk, a lawyer with the firm of McAnany, Van Cleave and Phillips, has presented the talk several times during the past 10 years. It is based on evidence from the four gospels and other historic facts. Jurcyk said there were six trials, or hearings. The Wyandotte County Historical Society will present its annual awards as another part of the program. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the program. For more information, telephone 913-573-5002.
Audition for talent show to take place Sunday
An audition for a Youth Summit and Talent Show will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 4953 State Ave. The show is sponsored by the 3rd District Kansas African American Affairs Commission, in collaboration with several community partners. The show will take place Saturday, March 28, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave. Youth who are ages 12 to 19 may participate in the auditions. Those interested in participating are asked to fill out a registration form and visit this website: www.eventbrite.com/e/project-unity-the-young-achievers-initiative-tickets-14817865635?aff=erelexporg. Winners of the talent show will receive awards of $300, first place; $200, second place; and $100, third place. The purpose of the program is to help bridge the gap between law enforcement members and the community by engaging youth in positive leadership development activity and addressing public policy concerns of the African American community, a spokesman said.
KCK school board to meet March 24
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. March 24 at White Church Elementary School, 2226 N. 85th St. The meeting is open to the public. An agenda may be posted online at www.kckps.org before the meeting.
Legislative forum planned March 24
The MainStream Coalition plans a Legislative Forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan. Expected to be on the program are Mike Taylor, lobbyist for the Unified Government; and David Smith, chief of staff for the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools. For information, call 913-649-3326.
Goldenberg Duo to perform March 24
The Goldenberg Duo, Susie Goldenberg on violin and William Goldenberg on piano, will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. March 24 at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The performance will be at the library’s Café 625. The evening of music is sponsored by the Kansas City Community Connections Initiative Program. It is free and open to the public.
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.
BPU to meet March 25
The Board of Public Utilities originally was scheduled to meet March 18, but the meeting has been rescheduled. The new meeting date will be March 25. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. March 25 at the BPU administration building, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting was rescheduled because there is a candidate forum the evening of March 18 at the Upper Jewell Building at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Health insurance fair scheduled March 26
Kansas City Kansas Community College will hold a Health Insurance Fair to help people understand their options when it comes to purchasing health insurance. The Health Insurance Fair is from noon to 2 p.m. March 26 in the deli area of Lower Jewell. It is free and open to the public. Insurance companies will be on hand during the insurance fair to answer questions and assist individuals in signing up for insurance. Companies that will be attending include Coventry, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Amerigroup, among others.
UG Commission scheduled to meet March 26
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. Planning and zoning items may be on the agenda. An agenda should be posted a few days in advance of the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
Candidate forum planned March 26 for KCK school board candidates
The Historic Northeast Midtown Association will hold a question-and-answer forum for the Kansas City, Kan., school board candidates at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, March 26, on the upper level of the John F. Kennedy Community center, 10th and Nebraska, Kansas City, Kan. The entire evening program will be devoted to the school board candidates, and all candidates have confirmed that they intend to be there. The candidate forum is open to the public.
Teen event planned at Turner Rec
KC Teen Mic Night will be at 6 p.m. March 26 at Turner Recreation Commission, 831 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan. The event is for dancers, rappers, poets and singers.
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.
Easter egg bath bomb workshop planned
A craft workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, to make Easter egg bath bombs. The workshop for adults and senior adults is at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The fizzy scented bath bombs will look like Easter eggs. The craft workshop is for adults, and teens may attend if accompanied by an adult. There is a $5 fee for supplies. To register, call 913-279-2066.
Face painting workshop planned
A beginning face painting workshop is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Turner Community Library, 831 S. 55th, Kansas City, Kan. Participants will learn about types of paints, brushes and other materials. The workshop is for ages 13 and up. There is a limit of 10 participants. Those who are interested must register by calling the library at 913-596-1404.
Candidate forum planned March 30
A forum for Piper School Board candidates will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Piper High School auditorium, 4400 N. 107th, Kansas City, Kan.
Teen Easter egg hunt planned April 1
An Easter egg hunt is planned from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 1 at the storytime area of the South Library Branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Teens and tween are invited to decorate Easter eggs, then go on an Easter egg hunt.
UG Ethics Commission to meet April 2
The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 2, on the second floor, Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, old county ommissioners’ chambers, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.
Easter Egg Hunt planned April 4
An Easter Egg Hunt is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at John F. Kennedy Recreation Center, 1310 N. 10th St., Kansas City, Kan., and Big 11 Lake in Kansas City, Kan. For more information, call 913-573-8358.
Blood drive scheduled April 6
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6 at the Progressive Insurance donor bus, 1930 S. 45th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Pulitzer Prize winning author coming to Donnelly College April 6
Donnelly College faculty, staff and students will welcome best-selling author Sonia Nazario to campus on Monday, April 6. This year, all Donnelly freshmen read Nazario’s book, “Enrique’s Journey.” This will be Donnelly’s inaugural event in its new Sister Jerome Keeler Lecture Series established in part by the National Endowment for Humanities. Nazario, a veteran of the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times, published “Enrique’s Journey” — an expansion of a six-part newspaper series from which she earned her Pulitzer -in 2006. The story follows a young Latin American boy and his journey to reunite with his parents in the United States. Nazario originally hails from Kansas. All are invited to attend a public presentation at 1:30 p.m. in Donnelly’s Community Event Center. Nazario will speak about “Enrique’s Journey” and will sign books, sold in advance. Reservations are required and attendance is free; make reservations to Nancy Fansher: [email protected].
Author from KCK to discuss new novel April 6 at West Wyandotte Library
GiGi Gossett will discuss her latest novel, “The Midwife Factor,” at 7 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the West Wyandotte Branch Library at 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan. According to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, Gossett, a native of Kansas City, Kan., also will sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase. “GiGi Gossett” is the pen name of Kansas City, Kan., native Gladys Gossett Hankins. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/new-novel-by-kck-native-traverses-roots-quest-across-continents/.
Exhibit on Prohibition to visit Wyandotte County Museum
“Spirited: Prohibition in America,” a National Endowment for the Humanities traveling exhibition, will visit the Wyandotte County Museum from April 6 to May 25. The exhibit covers the history of Prohibition, which started in 1919 and continued 13 years. The museum is at 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs. Hours of the exhibit are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The exhibit is free to the public. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.
General election to be April 7
Tuesday, April 7, is the general election day in Wyandotte County. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7. For more information, visit www.wycovotes.org.
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].
Leavenworth Road Association to meet April 14
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at 6 p.m. April 14 at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kan. A potluck dinner and social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a meeting at 7 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection day to be April 18
The next day for Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be April 18. The collection site at 2443 S. 88th St., Kansas City, Kan., will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, for household hazardous waste collection. It is south on 88th Street from K-32. All items brought to the site should be labeled or identified. There is a limit of 10 tires, with rims removed. Other items accepted include motor oil, batteries, antifreeze, degreasers, paints, varnishes, solvents, lawn and garden insecticides, pesticides, and household cleaning products. Other dates for collection will include May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17.
Rosedale Retro Run planned
The Rosedale Retro Run, a 5k-fun run, will be held Saturday, May 9. There also will be a community trail work day and a mountain bike jam. There will be a finish line party at Fisher Park. Race registration will be $20 per person in advance and $25 on the day of the race. Kids may participate for free. For more information or to make reservations, email Ahnna at [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.