Easter egg hunt planned March 28
The Turner Recreation Center is planning an Easter egg hunt and breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. Ages 0-3 will participate in the Easter egg hunt at 9:45 a.m.; ages 4-7 at 10 a.m.; and ages 8-12 at 10:15 a.m. The Easter egg hunt is free. Also planned March 28 is a pancake and sausage breakfast with the Easter bunny. There will be arts and crafts activities, also. The cost of the breakfast is $5 for those 13 and older, and $4 for those 4-12, and children 3 and under free with the purchase of an adult plate. For more information, visit www.turnerrec.org/CommunityEvents.html.
Community shredding event to be held Saturday
A community shredding event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at the Wyandotte County Sports Association complex, 10100 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. The event will be a fundraiser for the Wyandotte County Sports Association youth baseball and softball complex and the sports programs. A $5 donation per box is requested. Proshred will be conducting the shredding. Those participating may bring their documents and have them shredded while watching them be destroyed.
Money Smart Month event coming to KCK today
A Money Smart Month activity is coming to Kansas City, Kan., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Reardon Convention Center, 500 Minnesota Ave. The opening event of Money Smart Month is a free “Grow Your Money” event with keynote speaker, John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation Hope. Bryant also serves on President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans. Bryant is participating in the event as part of his national 150th Anniversary Freedman’s Bank Tour. He will discuss the story leading up to and about Freedman’s Bank and how it can inspire people and small businesses to fulfill their freedom of self-determination. The entire family is welcome to attend this free event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and there will be activities for all, a spokesman said. There will be on-site financial experts, a panel of local business owners sharing their tips for success, support youth through the Shark Tank Youth contest, and other family-friendly activities. Money Smart Month of Greater Kansas City is a community initiative led in part by The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Commerce Bank and CommunityAmerica Credit Union. More than 40 organizations including, banks, credit unions, and professional financial and social service organizations are participating in Money Smart Month, a financial education program, by holding free events, seminars and classes all focused on financial literacy. These events will provide useful information to consumers of all ages on topics such as savings tips, credit and debt management, budgeting, financial planning, tips to maximize insurance and health benefits, financial tips for small businesses and more. In addition, Spanish-language financial education classes will be offered.
Easter egg bath bomb workshop planned
A craft workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, to make Easter egg bath bombs. The workshop for adults and senior adults is at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The fizzy scented bath bombs will look like Easter eggs. The craft workshop is for adults, and teens may attend if accompanied by an adult. There is a $5 fee for supplies. To register, call 913-279-2066.
Face painting workshop planned
A beginning face painting workshop is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Turner Community Library, 831 S. 55th, Kansas City, Kan. Participants will learn about types of paints, brushes and other materials. The workshop is for ages 13 and up. There is a limit of 10 participants. Those who are interested must register by calling the library at 913-596-1404.
Youth summit and talent show planned today
The Youth Summit and Talent Show is sponsored by the 3rd District Kansas African American Affairs Commission, in collaboration with several community partners. The free show will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave. The show includes a youth summit, panel discussion, education and career preparation information, other topics and a talent show as a finale. The event is geared to ages 13-19. For tickets and information, visit this website: www.eventbrite.com/e/project-unity-the-young-achievers-initiative-tickets-14817865635?aff=erelexporg. The purpose of the program is to help bridge the gap between law enforcement members and the community by engaging youth in positive leadership development activity and addressing public policy concerns of the African American community, a spokesman said.