Democrats to meet Saturday
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet Saturday, Sept. 17, at The Dotte Spot Bar and Grill, 8123 Parallel Parkway. Bill Hutton, Democratic candidate for the 5th District, State Senate, and Anthony Hensley, Democratic Leader of the Kansas Senate, will be the guest speakers. The breakfast will start at 8:15 a.m. and the program begins at 9:15 a.m. All Democrats are invited. The cost of the breakfast is $10, or $6 for students and those on limited incomes. There is a $2 charge for coffee for those not purchasing breakfast. Persons are not required to purchase breakfast to attend. Reservations are requested, email [email protected].
Renaissance Festival continues
The Renaissance Festival continues on the weekends through Oct. 16, at 126th and State Avenue. For more information, see www.kcrenfest.com/.
Candidate forum planned
The Leavenworth Road Association is helping with a candidate forum from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kan. The public will be able to ask questions of the candidates in attendance. Candidates who plan to be at the forum include state Sen. Steve Fitzgerald, R-5th Dist., state Rep. Kathy Wolfe-Moore, D-36th Dist., William Hutton, Democratic nominee for the state Senate, 5th District; and Kevin Braun, Republican candidate running for the 36th District. Nathan Barnes, former Unified Government commission, will be the moderator.
Downtown Dash to be Saturday
At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday will be the Dash KCK, the 5K run sponsored by Donnelly College and the Downtown Shareholders. It starts at the JFK Community Center, 1310 N. 10th St. To sign up for the run, visit dashkck.org.
Library in the Park event to be held Saturday
The Library in the Park event this year will feature a giveaway of 1,000 copies of the current Newbery Award-winning book, “Last Stop on Market Street.”The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Big Eleven Lake, 11th and State Avenue, in Kansas City, Kan. Food and entertainment is free at the event. There will be free tacos and free frozen custard, with two bands entertaining. The author of the book, Matt de la Pena, of New York, will be at the event in person, giving a talk, answering questions and signing copies of the book, said Kim Woolery, library spokeswoman. De la Pena has written six young adult books. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/library-in-the-park-event-saturday-to-feature-newbery-award-winning-book-giveaway-food-entertainment/.
Church plans garage sale and bake sale
Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., is planning a garage sale and United Methodist Women bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17.
Parish Fiesta planned
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will hold its Parish Fiesta on Saturday, Sept. 17. It begins with a bilingual Mass a 4 p.m., with the fiesta continuing until 9 p.m. Mexican food, refreshments, games, dancing and music are planned.
Fall Festival at Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Peter, 416 N. 14th St., Kansas City, Kan., will hold a fall festival from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. The event includes a taco dinner, fundraisers, bingo, a silent auction, food items and games for children.
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot production planned today
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th, will present its Shakespeare in the Parking Lot production at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18. “Twelfth Night” will be this year’s production, and it is set in modern times at the Illyria Boarding School. Childish pranks, high school drama and love stories are all part of the production. The outdoor event is scheduled for the south lawn of the Alcott campus. Those attending should bring folding chairs or a blanket. A pre-show, “School Carnival,” will start at 2 p.m., with “Twelfth Night” at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 and a nonperishable food item for the Center of Hope Food Pantry. The Alcott is not ADA-accessible. For more information, visit www.alcottartscenter.org or call 913-233-2787.
Village West WineFest tonight
The Village West WineFest will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, 94th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. The charity fundraiser is sold out, according to a website. For information, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-village-west-winefest-tickets-21363048453.