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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. The current exhibit is about the 75th anniversary of the B-25 and the bomber builders in Kansas City, Kan. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.
Great Midwest Balloon Fest to be held Oct. 23-24
The Great Midwest Balloon Fest will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. For more information, visit http://greatmidwestballoonfest.org/.
KCKCC’s 4.0 Gala to be Oct. 24
The Kansas City Kansas Community College 4.0 Gala is Oct. 24 at Lake Quivira. The fundraising event includes an auction. The evening begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The program begins at 8 p.m. During the program, two awards will be given. Former mayor of Bonner Springs, Clausie Smith, will receive the Wyandotte Countian of the Year, and Bishop Ervin Sims Jr. will receive the KCKCC Distinguished Alumni Award. Individual tickets are $100, and the gala is black tie optional. Reservations are required. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/time-remains-to-purchase-tickets-for-kckccs-4-0-gala/, and contact Dawanna Fangohr at 913-288-7675 or email [email protected].
Workshop offered on chronic conditions
“Take Control of Your Chronic Condition,” a workshop, will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. every Monday for six weeks, starting Oct. 26. The free 2 ½-hour workshop is offered at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. To register, call Keeler Women’s Center at 913-906-8990 or K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County, 913-299-9300. Sessions will be facilitated by Nozella Brown, who holds a doctorate in education, and Lori Wuellner, K-State Extension family and consumer sciences agents, Wyandotte County.
KCK school board to meet Oct. 27
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information visit www.kckps.org.
‘Living with Loss and Grief’ group offered
A “Living with Loss and Grief” group will be facilitated by Sister Loretta McGuire, LMSW and certified grief counselor. It will be offered from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 28, at the Keeler Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The support group’s purpose is to help healing after the loss of a loved one. To register for the group, call 913-906-8990.
UG Commission to meet Oct. 29
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda may be posted in advance of the meeting at www.wycokck.org.
Blood drive planned Oct. 30
Washington High School, 7340 Leavenworth Road, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30 in the small gym. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Day of the Dead celebration planned at library Nov. 2
The West Wyandotte Library will hold a Day of the Dead celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 2. Those attending may make their own piñata, decorate a sugar skull, take pictures with La Catrina, help decorate an altar for a loved one and witness the dancing and singing of Calpulli Iskally Mitotiyotl. There will also be Tamales, pan de muerto (bread of the dead), coffee and hot chocolate. West Wyandotte Library is a part of Kansas City, Kan., Public Library. It is located at 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information, call 913-596-5800.
¡Únase a nosotros en la biblioteca de West Wyandotte 18:00-20:00 el 2 de noviembre para celebrar el Día de los muertos! Podrá hacer su propia piñata, decorar calaveras de azúcar, tomarse fotos con la Catrina, rituales y danzas a cargo del grupo Calpulli Iskally Mitotiyotl. También usted tendrá la oportunidad de ayudar con la preparación de nuestro altar para recordar a nuestros seres queridos. Durante este gran festejo usted podrá disfrutar de la gastronomía tradicional como tamales, pan de muerto, café y chocolate caliente. Biblioteca de West Wyandotte es una parte de Kansas City, Kansas Public Library. Se encuentra ubicado en 1737 N. 82nd Street, Kansas City, KS, 66112. Para obtener más información, llame al 913-596-5800.
NAACP to meet Nov. 3
The Kansas City, Kan., Branch NAACP will meet Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Bethany Medical Office Building, second floor meeting room, 21 N. 12th St., Kansas City, Kan. The Executive Committee meeting will start at 6 p.m.,
followed by the general membership meeting at 7 p.m. The WIN (Women In NAACP) committee is scheduled to meet in the same room at 5 p.m. For further information, call 913-281-7900, or fax 913-281-7847.
Blood drive scheduled Nov. 4
The University of Kansas, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Hixson Atrium. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.
Chili supper, silent auction planned at Grinter Place
A chili supper and silent auction will take place at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Grinter Place historic site, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. There will be live music, a silent auction, a chili supper and tours of the house. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 5 and younger are free. For ticket information, call 913-299-0373.
Annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration to be Nov. 7
The annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, 6723 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The event is presented by the Kansas City, Kan., Women’s Chamber of Commerce. This year’s event, from 10 a.m. to noon, will include a special recognition of Vietnam War veterans, on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Groups expected to participate in the event include the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department Drum and Pipe Corps, Piper High School Music in Motion and Salvation Army Music Ensemble. There will be special speakers, veteran resources, commemorative displays, free giveaways and a brunch. Partners and sponsors of the event include the Kansas City, Kan., Convention and Visitors Bureau, Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, VFW Post 6401 and auxiliaries, Wyandotte County Museum, Providence Medical Center and Salvation Army Harbor Light Village.
Mayor’s Listening Tour to be Nov. 17 in Bonner Springs
The Mayor’s Listening Tour will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Bonner Springs High School, 100 McDanield, Bonner Springs. UG Mayor-CEO Mark Holland will ask residents in small groups to talk about how they would want to spend a sales tax windfall of about $12 million a year expected to occur when the STAR bonds are paid off at The Legends Outlets.
Sebelius to speak at United Way of Wyandotte County annual luncheon Nov. 20
Former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will speak at the annual luncheon Nov. 20 of the United Way of Wyandotte County. Sebelius also is the former U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services. “Looking Forward: Improving Health and Quality of Life in Wyandotte County,” is the topic. The luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reardon Convention Center, 5th and Minnesota, Kansas City, Kan.
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.