Governor to speak at Democratic breakfast
Gov. Laura Kelly will speak at the Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 17. The breakfast program will begin about 9:15 a.m. Saturday. The breakfast is at Las Islas Sports Bar and Grill, 4929 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Also speaking will be Chris Mann, Democratic attorney general candidate. The breakfast is open to Democrats only. People may begin arriving at the breakfast at 8:15 a.m. The cost of the breakfast plate will be $10 or $7 for students and those on a limited income. A sponsor will pay for the cost of the breakfast of students attending for the first time. Democrats may attend the breakfast to hear the program without purchasing anything. For more information about the program email [email protected].
Butterly festival to be today
The 17th annual Lawson Roberts Butterfly Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, 4051 West Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may hunt for butterflies, help tag Monarch butterflies or play a Monarch migration game. There will be a butterfly story time, face painting, a butterfly walk and scavenger hunt, take-home craft kits, a butterfly release tent and resources for gardens. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/events/881844559365409
Art show planned at Alcott Arts Center
A pop-up exhibit is planned from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Works by Jaidyn Cheyenne will be on display. The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
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Renaissance Festival continues, with ‘Wine, Chocolate and Romance’
The 45th annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival continues Saturday, Sept. 17, at the festival grounds, near 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. The theme of this weekend is “Wine, Chocolate and Romance.” The “Wedding of the Century” is planned at 1 p.m. Sunday. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and on weekends through Oct. 16. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online at www.kcrenfest.com. Today, festival-goers may bring five canned goods for Harvesters Community Food Network and get one free ticket with the purchase of one adult ticket.
Church plans ice cream social
St. Patrick Catholic parish, 1086 N. 94th, Kansas City, Kansas, plans an ice cream social after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event will include food, music and games.
Movie night planned at Legends Outlets
A free family-friendly movie, “The Secret Life of Pets,” is scheduled to be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at The Legends Lawn, located on the west side of The Legends Outlets at I-70 and I-435. The outdoor movie will be shown, weather permitting.
Sporting KC plays at home Saturday
Sporting KC will take on Minnesota United FC at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas. It will be Kick Childhood Cancer Night. The first 3,500 fans in attendance will receive a Sporting KC rally towel. Tickets are available through SeatGeek.com.