‘Be Active Day’ planned April 23
Bishop Ward High School will sponsor a day of fun activities, including the annual Tour de Cyclone bike ride, the Battle of the Badges, a police vs. fire flag football game, and a Bishop Ward baseball game. The activities start at 8 a.m. April 23 at Dorney Field, 16th and Barnett, Kansas City, Kan. For more information, see www.wardhigh.org or https://wyandotteonline.com/bishop-ward-free-community-event-saturday-to-promote-health-and-fitness/.
Strawberry Hill 5K Run-Walk to be April 23
The Strawberry Hill 5K Run-Walk will be held at 8 a.m. April 23 starting at the Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan. The course runs through the streets of Strawberry Hill. For more information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/the-first-annual-strawberry-hill-5k-runwalk/.
Church plans breakfast on Saturday
Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., is planning an all-church breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, served by the church trustees. A free will donation will be accepted. A trustees meeting will be at 9 a.m.
Barnyard Babies back at the Ag Hall April 23
Barnyard Babies return to the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Youth may enjoy seeing calves, piglets, chicks, kids and more baby animals. There will be free train rides and fun hands-on activities for kids. There is an admission charge. For more information, visit http://www.aghalloffame.com/.
T-Bones plan open tryouts Saturday morning
For those who think they can play with the pros, open tryouts for the T-Bones will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Gate A. It will cost $105 per person to try out for the team. The T-Bones coaching staff, former professional players, and college coaches will conduct the tryout. Former T-Bones players who joined the club after open tryouts include Beau Stoker, Kyle Dahman and Drew Graham.
Housing inequality to be topic of meeting at library
“Housing Inequality: The Problem of Affordability” will be the topic of a program at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. This is part of a lecture series sponsored by Radish, and for more information, visit facebook.com/radishkck.
Learn how marbles are made
A marble-making demonstration is scheduled from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Moon Marble Co. store, 600 E. Front St., Bonner Springs. Demonstrations begin around 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. and end at about 3 p.m., provided a glass artist is available. For more information, see www.moonmarble.com/.
Learn sewing and quilting at the library
Sewing and quilting for beginners or for those who want to learn more will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at the West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, children’s craft room, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kan. The class is for adults, and for those ages 10 and older. There is a limit of 15. Advance registration is requested to the library, 913-596-5800. Those who register get priority.
Papermaking craft offered
Adults and senior adults may attend a craft program to learn how to make their own specialty paper from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library story time – craft area, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City Kan. Participants will form their own sheets of paper and explore the possibility of embedding materials such as dried flowers, thread and seeds. Finished paper can be used in note cards, scrapbooking and other craft projects. Teens may attend if accompanied by an adult. The program is free, and advance registration is necessary to 913-279-2066.
Veterans to be recognized April 23 in Bonner Springs
VFW Chapter 6401 will be the host of a Vietnam War and Era Veterans Recognition event at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Sunflower Room, 200 E. 3rd St., Bonner Springs, Kan. According to VFW officials, there will be a personal public recognition of each Vietnam War and Era veteran attending the event. Pins from the Department of Defense will be presented to each veteran. Lt. Col. James Holley Jr. will assist with the presentation. All veterans are welcome to attend the meeting, and the VFW post’s service officer will assist with needed paperwork to file a claim with the Veterans Administration or to get enrollment in the VA health care system. Also available to assist will be a representative and van from the Kansas City Vet Center. The Salvation Army will send a representative to help veterans in need. Also helping veterans will be Point Man Ministries, a Christian-based ministry. Spiritual help also will be provided. Retired Col. Lynn Rolf Jr., a Vietnam War veteran from Leavenworth, will be the guest speaker at the meeting. Bonner Springs Mayor Jeff Harrington is scheduled to present a proclamation. The public is invited to this event.
Church to hold spaghetti sauce contest
A spaghetti sauce contest will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Davern Hall, 53rd and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. Those attending, at a cost at the door of $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for ages 7 to 12, will receive endless spaghetti and sauce tasting, bread, salad, tea, lemonade, one dessert and one opportunity to vote on the contest winner. Entries must have registered by April 13. Funds raised will go toward expenses for the annual ice cream social.
Roller Warriors to compete today in KCK
The Kansas City Roller Warriors are scheduled to compete at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Memorial Hall, 600 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information, visit kcrollerwarriors.com. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the match begins at 6 p.m. For more information, see http://www.kcrollerwarriors.com/.