Democrats to meet Saturday
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will be Saturday, March 21, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will be held in Room 2325-2326, which is in the bottom floor of the Jewell Building. The breakfast buffet starts at 8:15 a.m., and the forum begins at 9:15 a.m. The cost of the breakfast is $7 for students and those on limited income, and $10 for all others. Persons do not need to purchase a breakfast to attend the meeting. Candidates who are registered Democrats will be allowed to speak and campaign at the breakfast. The meeting is open to all Democrats. Candidates who plan to attend should contact Scott Mackey at [email protected].
Spaghetti dinner planned March 21 at Grinter Place
Grinter Place state historic site, South 78th and K-32, will hold a spaghetti dinner 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Entertainment provided. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door; children 5 and younger are free. Tour of house is included in the ticket price. Proceeds benefit programs at Grinter Place. To pre-purchase tickets, contact Grinter Place 913-299-0373; [email protected]; or Don Jolley 913-481-3527. The event is presented in cooperation with Grinter Place Friends and Quilters. Grinter Place is at 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City Kan. For more information, visit kshs.org/grinter_place.
Portland visits Sporting KC on Saturday
Sporting Kansas City will play host to the Portland Timbers on Saturday with both teams in search of their first victory of the 2015 season. The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. in Kansas City, Kan., and will be televised locally on KMCI-TV 38 the Spot and on SKCTV across the Midwest. Live radio coverage will be available on 102.9 FM (English) and 1340 AM (Spanish). A limited number of tickets are available for Saturday’s Western Conference battle, including standing room only tickets for $20, which can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Sporting Park Box offices on game day.
Strawberry Hill Museum reopens
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., has reopened on the weekends. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. March 21 and 22. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Special tours are available during the week for groups of 20 or more by calling 913-721-0081. The museum’s tea room is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. For more information, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.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.