Mayor, senator to speak Jan. 20 at Democratic breakfast
Mayor David Alvey and State Sen. Pat Pettey are scheduled to speak on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast. The buffet will begin at 8:15 a.m. with the program at 9 a.m. at Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Alvey recently was sworn into office as the Unified Government mayor and chief executive officer. Pettey, D-6th Dist., is the chair of the Wyandotte County legislative delegation. The cost of the breakfast buffet is $10. Those who are students or on limited income may pay $6 for breakfast. Those who attend do not have to purchase breakfast. Reservations are requested to [email protected] by Friday, Jan. 19, for those purchasing breakfast. Reservations are not required to attend.
Eagle Days to be Jan. 20-21
The 17th annual Eagle Days will be held Jan. 20 and 21 at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, 4051 West Drive, in Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 20 and noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 21. The event is free and open to the public. It is for all ages. The event will take place simultaneously at the Davis Hall at Wyandotte County Lake, as well as the Schlagle Library. The American bald eagle and birds of prey will be on exhibit at the event. Operation Wildlife will give presentations on live birds of prey at both locations. There will be a children’s craft area at the library, a binocular checkout and a spotting scope station to view migrating birds that visit Wyandotte County Lake in the winter. For more information, visit http://kckpl.librarymarket.com/17th-annual-eagle-days-0.
Story time program offered
“Music Mayhem” will be the program from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the story time room, West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kansas. Musical fun, songs, dancing and stories are planned. The program is for children ages 4-6.