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 open on weekends
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. 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/.
Wyandotte County Museum open
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 on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.
Blood drive scheduled June 22
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 22 at the Parkway Baptist Church,12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Program planned on dispelling myths of aging
“Dispelling the Myths of Aging” is planned from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The goal of the class is learning how to adapt to aging. To register for the class, call 913-906-8990.
Mayor’s Listening Tour to be June 23 at McKinley Elementary
Mayor Mark Holland’s Listening Tour next will visit District 2 at 5:30 p.m. June 23 at McKinley Elementary School, 1301 Armstrong, Kansas City, Kan. Mayor Holland and Commissioners Brian McKiernan and Melissa Bynum will make remarks, and then comments of residents will be heard in small discussion groups. For more information, see www.wycokck.org/listen.
KCK school board to meet June 23
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. One of the items on the agenda is a vote for an appointment to the board. An agenda is posted online at http://www.boarddocs.com/ks/kckps/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Residents to explore transitions to next stage of life
“Three Transition Stories: Discovering What’s Next After Your Primary Career” is the topic of a forum that will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan. Light refreshments and an opportunity to network will be available from 6 to 6:15 p.m. before the beginning of the forum. The forum is sponsored by Next Chapter Kansas City and the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library. Mary Lou Jaramillo, former president-CEO of El Centro, will be the moderator of a panel consisting of NedRa Bonds, Lorrie Eigles, and Carol Heil. They will discuss and answer questions about how they made decisions as to when to leave their primary careers, how to face uncertainties, and how they discovered what came next in their lives.
Free summer movies offered June 23 to June 25
Free family-friendly movies will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Legends 14 Theatres in Kansas City, Kan. The free movies on June 23 to June 25 will be “Rio,” rated G, and “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” rated PG. Doors open at 9 a.m., all ages may attend. Seating is limited to availability on a first-come-first-serve basis. The schedule is subject to change. Current feature films are not included in the free admission.
Program to promote better self-image
A program is planned to help women develop a better self-image and more positive attitude. The class is held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 24-July 15, at the Keeler Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those who attend are asked to attend all four sessions. The class is facilitated by Roxanne Hutton. To register for the class, call 913-906-8990.
UG Commission to meet June 25
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. June 25 at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. Planning and zoning items are expected to be on the agenda. An agenda should be posted online a few days before the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
June 26th golf classic to benefit Sisters, Servants of Mary
The 20th golf classic to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary is set for Friday, June 26, at Painted Hills Golf Course, 7101 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Proceeds will go toward renovating the Sisters’ convent. Registration and lunch are from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Amino Brothers Co., Inc., is the lunch sponsor. At 12:20 p.m., the Sisters will participate in a putting contest. The four-person scramble will start at 1 p.m. The hole in one prize is a 2015 Jeep Renegade SUV with additional par three prizes sponsored by Overland Park Jeep Dodge Chrysler. The day will conclude at 5 p.m. with beverages, sandwiches and awards. For more information or a registration form for the golf scramble, visit www.sisterservantsgolfouting.com or contact George Gallup, 913-342-5018 or [email protected]. Also see https://wyandotteonline.com/june-26th-golf-classic-to-benefit-sisters-servants-of-mary/.
‘Luau with Love’ to benefit kids in crisis
St. Patrick Parents Class of 2009 is once again collaborating with PACES to hold “A Luau with Love” – this year to help fund operating expenses for Robert’s Place, the new emergency shelter for kids in crisis in Wyandotte County. “Remembering Robert: A Luau with Love” is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at St. Patrick Parish Center, 94th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. For a $25 per person donation, guests will enjoy a buffet meal, entertainment, games, and a silent auction and other fundraising events. The Luau commemorates Robert Zevenbergen, former St. Patrick parishioner, who died at age 20 in a tragic car accident on March 20, 2014. Robert’s Place is named in his memory and serves kids removed from their homes due to suspected abuse or who are at-risk of out-of-home placement. Robert’s Place is a program of PACES, the Wyandotte County nonprofit agency that provides services to address emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents, and their families. Last year’s Luau with Love benefited the capital campaign to build the new Robert’s Place that will open this summer. This year’s proceeds will go toward ongoing operations of the emergency shelter. To purchase Luau tickets, donate an auction item or be a sponsor, or for more information, contact Allison McLain, 913-328-4667 or [email protected], or visit paceskidsshelter.org.
Free concert offered June 27 at Legends
The “Live at the Legends” concert series will continue at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at The Legends Outlets, I-70 and I-435, Kansas City, Kan. Performing June 27 will be The Zeros new wave 1980s sound. Future concert dates include July 11: Red Guitar, transcendent melodic rock music; and July 18: Perpetual Change, 1980s and 1990s rock (with some hits from the 2000s).
Mayor Holland to speak at Business West Membership Meeting
Mayor Mark Holland will be the featured speaker at the Business West Membership Meeting at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St. The mayor will tell of various development activities in the West Wyandotte County area. There will be time for questions and answers. The cost of the meeting will be $20 per person and include lunch. For more information, or to make a reservation, telephone 913-766-4300 or email [email protected]. All area business owners and managers are invited.
Blood drive scheduled July 1
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 1 at the Bonner Springs Community Conference Room, Bonner Springs YMCA, 2251 S. 138th St., Bonner Springs, Kan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Blood drive scheduled July 8
An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. July 8 at Curves, 1224 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
TedxWyandotte event to be Sept. 15
The TedxWyandotte event scheduled for Saturday at Kansas City Kansas Community College has been postponed and rescheduled. The event will now be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at KCKCC, 7250 State Ave. It will feature approximately six presenters speaking on the theme of “Breaking Through: Confronting the barriers that divide us and challenging ourselves to move beyond them.” Tickets already purchased will be valid for the new date in September. However, if you cannot attend at that time, a refund can be requested by contacting 913-288-7644. Refunds must be requested by Tuesday, June 16. For more information, contact Shari L. Wilson, TEDxWyandotte curator, [email protected] or Marisa Gray, [email protected]. Information is also available by visiting TedXWyandotte’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TEDxWyandotte or website at www.tedxwyandotte.org.
Bishop Ward plans 37th annual auction
Bishop Ward High School, 708 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., is planning its annual auction Sept. 26. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and will have a “There’s No Place Like Ward” theme. It will include a silent auction as well as food from several local restaurants and live music. At 7:30 p.m., the live auction begins. The Nigro Brothers will be in charge of the live auction. The charge for the annual event is $60 per person. For more information, visit wardhigh.org/auction2015.
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.