Opening day breakfast to be Saturday at lake
The Leavenworth Road Association is holding an opening day breakfast in conjunction with opening day at Wyandotte County Lake on Saturday, March 3. The opening day breakfast will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 3 at the Davis Hall at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The event is a fundraiser for the Leavenworth Road Association. Biscuits and sausage, coffee, milk or orange juice will be available for $10 per person, or half-price for children under 10.
Saturday is opening day of fishing at the lake
Opening day of fishing at Wyandotte County Lake will be at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 3. Wyandotte County Lake and Pierson Lake are being stocked with 15,000 pounds of channel catfish and 14,700 pounds of trout, according to Unified Government spokesman. Those who fish at the county lakes need a state license and Wyandotte County permit, with some exceptions. Those who are 15 and younger do not need a state license or county permit. Those who are 16-64 years old need a state license and Wyandotte County permit. Those who are 65-74 years old need only a state license. Those who are 75 and older do not need any license or permit. Wyandotte County permits and state fishing licenses may be purchased at Cabela’s, Minnesota Bait, and Walmart at the Legends or at Bonner Springs. The UG Parks and Recreation main office and the Wyandotte County Lake Boat House Marina sell only Wyandotte County permits, not the state fishing licenses. They also sell boating permits.
Music, dancing and stories planned for ages 3-6
Music, dancing, yoga, songs and a story or two are planned for children ages 3 to 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at the storytime room, West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas.
Family storytime planned
Family storytime is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, in the youth services craft room, Main Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Sstories, dancing and singing are planned. The storytime is designed for kids ages 2 to 6.
Storytime planned with NWL wrestler
Bilingual storytime is planned from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, ZMarch 3, at the Turner Community Library, 831 S. 55th St., with National Wrestling League wrestler Marti Belle. She will read stories in English and Spanish, and children will do a wrestling-themed craft. Besides wrestling, she was a starting softball pitcher in high school. In 2017, she joined the NWL broadcast team as a backstage correspondent and social media reporter. Registration for the program is being taken at http://kckpl.librarymarket.com/bilingual-storytime-nwl-wrestler-marti-belle
or call 913-295-8250, Ext. 4.
Mammograms offered today
The South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, is joining with the Susan G. Komen organization to provide free mammograms, breast screenings and spa services to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 3. Those attending may enjoy a free manicure while they wait to get a mammogram. Snacks also will be served, and there will be door prizes. The event is first-come, first-served. Participants may schedule ahead at 913-344-9989, but walk-ins are welcome. The program is for adults 18 and older. Uninsured women over 40 will receive free mammograms and screenings. Insured women can submit a claim through their medical insurance for mammograms.
S.T.E.A.M. storytime offered
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) storytime is offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the craft room, Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave. Stories, songs, science and art are included in a storytime for kindergarten through fifth graders. The theme is “Seeds and Bulbs.” Participants will make seed jars.
Children to create Dr. Seuss-theme painting
Children are invited to hear a story, and then paint a picture inspired by the book at a program from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the storytime room, South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. This month children will read books by Dr. Seuss, then create a Drus Seuss-themed painting. The program is for children.