Strawberry Hill Museum 5K walk-run to be April 22
The Strawberry Hill Museum 5K walk-run will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 22, starting at the Strawberry Hill Museum courtyard, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, and continuing through the historical neighborhood. The walk-run is a benefit for renovations at the museum. The early entry fee is $35, and early registrants will receive a T-shirt. The registration increases to $50 later. For more details on registration, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org.
Barnyard Babies event returns to the Ag Hall Saturday
The annual Barnyard Babies event will return to the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, on Saturday. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ag Hall, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. Visitors may expect all sorts of baby animal displays and exhibits, with the help of local 4-H members. Pigs, ponies, lamas, mustang, burro and sheep are just some of the animals that will be there. The Ag Hall’s miniature train will be running, and kids will be able to meet a farmer and learn about farming. In addition, interactive events are planned, including games. There also is a kite exhibition scheduled for the day. Other activities include performances, music, storytelling on the Barn Stage; kiddie pedal pull contests, pony rides and train rides. There also will be a blacksmith at work, chainsaw wooden art, an antique hay lift demonstration, a cow milking demonstration, and a chance to climb on a tractor or combine. Tickets to the event are $5 per person; one free child from age 3-13 with each adult; and ages 2 and younger, free. More details about the event are at www.aghalloffame.com/events/barnyard-babies-family-festival/.
BPU to meet Saturday for board strategic session
The Board of Public Utilities plans to meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the BPU administration building, 540 Minnesota Ave., for a strategic planning session. The meeting will be in the board room.
Earth Day craft program planned
An Earth Day craft program for children is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. Participants will complete crafts made out of recycled materials. There will be scavenger hunts outside.