Knitting class planned
A Shepherd’s Center knitting class is planned from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 24, at the West Wyandotte Library, Conference Room C, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kansas.
Children’s dental information offered
National Children’s Dental Health Month will be celebrated with activities that encourage good oral hygiene at a program Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will be from 1 to 2 p.m. in the craft room. Snacks that promote strong teeth will be served. Educational materials come from the National Education Association’s Read Across America and partners at the American Dental Association. The program is for ages 18 and under. Registration is not required.
Painting class offered
The Paint the Masters class will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the West Wyandotte Library craft room, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kansas. The class for children and teens on Saturday will discuss the one-line abstract design of Paul Klee.
American GI Forum to present history program
The American GI Forum will present an educational and historical program from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the South Branch Library, Conference Room B, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. “East L.A. Marine: The Untold Story of Guy Gabaldon,” a film, will be presented. Gabaldon captured more than 1,500 prisoners during the battle of Saipan in the summer of 1944.
Boy Scout chili supper planned
Boy Scout Troop 5 and Cub Scout Pack 3005 will hold a chili supper to raise money to help Scouts attend summer camp. The chili supper will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Trinity Community Church, 51st and Parallel Parkway. All-you-can-eat chili and vegetable beef soup will be available, for $10 for adults and $4 for ages 3 to 12. To-go service is available.
Friends of Yates to hold 38th annual Black Men and Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony Saturday
In honor of Black History Month, Friends of Yates, Inc., has invited the community to celebrate the accomplishments of African American community leaders. The 38th Annual Black Men and Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Friends of Yates 1418 Garfield Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Several persons will be honored, including Dr. Carol Horton-Henley and Daryl Horton, with the Donald D. Sewing Service Award. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/friends-of-yates-inc-to-hold-its-38th-annual-black-men-and-women-of-distinction-award-ceremony-on-feb-25/.