Marble Crazy planned March 7
The 15th annual Marble Crazy, a contemporary art glass marble show, will continues March 7. The event is based at the Moon Marble Co. store, 600 E. Front St., (west of Highway 7 on K-32), Bonner Springs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Visitors to the free event will be able to see about 20 artists in glassblowing and furnace working. For information, visit www.marblecrazy.com.
Math Relays to be held today
On March 7, the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools will hold its 11th annual Math Relays event, bringing together elementary, middle and high school students for a day of individual and team problem solving that challenges their minds and advances their math skills. This year, an estimated 1,100-plus students are anticipated to take part in the event, which will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Wyandotte High School.
Wyandotte County Museum features World War I exhibit
The Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum, 635 N. 126th, Bonner Springs, Kan., will feature a historical exhibit about the local effect of World War I, “Local Poppies: Centennial of World War I.” The exhibit will include information Wyandotte County service members, war memorabilia, propaganda posters and local memorials from Wyandotte County. This exhibit will be on display through March 20. For more information about the days and hours it is open, call 913-721-1078 or visit www.wycomuseum.org.
Project Feederwatch continues
Project Feederwatch continues at the Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The bird count is planned each Saturday when people sign up in advance. For more information, call 913-299-2384.
Alcott Arts Center to hold auditions today and March 14
Alcott Arts Center will hold auditions today for Alcott’s 2015 Shakespeare in the Parking Lot VIII production. This year’s play will be Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labors Lost” and will be directed by Susan Proctor. Auditions will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. March 7 and 10 a.m. to noon March 14 at Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Participants are asked to dress warmly.
Strawberry Hill Museum reopens today
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., will reopen this weekend. The museum was closed after the holidays and is reopening after redecorations. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. March 7 and 8. There will be a visiting artist exhibit from the Wyandnotte County Hisotrical Museum on display. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. For more information, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.