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The Wyandotte Daily news is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call to see if the event is still planned.
Programs suggested for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los Martes, Five, 12, nineteen de septiembre, 10-11:30 a.m.; Grupo de mujeres: Puedo Vivir En Armonia, No. 1, martes, twenty six de septiembre, 10-11 a.m.; Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, Ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349, los martes, one – Two:30 p.m. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Renaissance Festival opens season on Sept. Two
The 41st annual Renaissance Festival will open Saturday, Sept. Two, and run on weekends plus Labor Day and Columbus Day, through Oct. 15. Hours are ten a.m. to seven p.m. The festival site is located at 130th and State Avenue in Bonner Springs. For more information, visit www.kcrenfest.com.
American Royal Barbecue resumes
The American Royal Barbecue proceeds today through Sept. Three at the Kansas Speedway near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. For more information about the barbecue, visit http://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-american-royal-world-series-of-barbecue-tickets-34975559841.
Wyandotte County Museum exhibit on the Underground Railroad resumes today
The Wyandotte County Museum, six hundred thirty one N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, has a fresh exhibit on the Underground Railroad on display. “Through Darkness to Light” features photographs taken mostly at night of sites along the Underground Railroad. The exhibit runs through Oct. Ten. There are companion artifacts from the pre-Civil War era here presently on display at the museum. Special Labor Day weekend hours include nine a.m. to two p.m. Saturday, noon to four p.m. Sunday, and nine a.m. to four p.m. on Monday, Labor Day. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.
Mariachi and Folkloric Festival scheduled today
A Mariachi and Folkloric Festival is scheduled until eleven p.m. Saturday, Sept. Two, at the Kansas National Guard Armory, 18th Street and Ridge Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. More than fifty different canopy tents will sell food and refreshments. There will be a four-hour Community Fiesta Dance indoors with different bands. A moonwalk, children’s games and a disc jockey also are part of the festival.
Unified Government offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. Four, for the Labor Day holiday. There will be no residential trash collection by Waste Management on Sept. Four. Trash pickup will be delayed one day that week.
Bonner library to commence 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program
Children may be signed up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program commencing Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Bonner Springs City Library, two hundred one N. Nettleton, Bonner Springs, Kan. The aim is to have read 1,000 books before the child starts kindergarten. If parents read a book a night to their child, they will have read 1,095 books in three years. Books can be repeated in this program. Sign up at the library to collect a folder and reading logs and embark reading. There will be a kickoff party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. For more information visit www.bonnerlibrary.org.
Blood drive scheduled Sept. Five
Forms, one thousand two hundred twenty four N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Crimson Cross blood drive from eight a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. Five. For more information or to register to be a blood donor, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Program planned on colon cancer
A program on colon cancer prevention and treatment will be introduced from one to two p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is introduced in partnership with Grace and Truth. Dr. Alex Kieu will share information about colon cancer. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Intervention process to be discussed
Those attending a program from 1:30 to three p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 6, 13, twenty and twenty seven at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., will hear about the intervention process. The program is for professionals lay persons, clergy, family members and anyone worried about active or recovering maniacs. Maria Looper will facilitate the class. Continuing education units are available. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group to meet Tuesday
A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The facilitated support group is for family members who have recently or some time ago experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Women Writers group to meet
The Women Writers group will meet from one to Two:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may bring their journal, stories and poems and work with other writers to share, critique and improve. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Quill and Pluma to meet Sept. 6
The Quill and Pluma group will meet from eleven a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Kari O’Rourke. The group is multi-lingual and culturally diverse. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
The Board of Public Utilities will meet in regular session at six p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the board offices, five hundred forty Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. There will be a visitors time, a presentation on the community solar program, a July financial report, board comments, and general manager comments.
Urban blight training planned
Urban blight training is available from one to Two:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is introduced by Chiquita Miller of K-State Extension and Research. The training will discuss noticing surroundings, taking steps to determine and possible switch its effect on individuals and their health. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Strolling for Sickle Cell 5K to be Sept. 9
The seventh annual 5K Joy Walk, Strolling for Sickle Cell, will take place from nine a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9, at Kansas City Kansas Community College Conference Center, seven thousand two hundred fifty State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for adults, $Five for children ages three to 12, and free for children under Trio. For more information, call 913-735-2622 or visit www.sicklecellkck.org.
Central Avenue parade scheduled Sept. 9
The Central Avenue Betterment Association parade is scheduled at eleven a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. The parade route starts at 18th Street and travels to Bethany Park at 11th and Central Avenue. LaPlacita Community Festival will be held after the parade, from one to three p.m., at Bethany Park. There will be music, food and activities.
Library in the Park celebration to be Sept. 9
Library in the Park, a celebration by the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, is scheduled from ten a.m. to two p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Big eleven Lake, at 11th and State Avenue. The free festival will include live music, food and activities. A book signing by Katherine Russell-Brown, author of “Little Melba and her Big Trombone,” will be part of the event. A family friendly movie will be shown. The event also includes a musical instrument “petting zoo” from the Kansas City Symphony, face painting, and other activities. Those attending will be able to sample tacos from five local restaurants in a contest to determine the best. Sheridan’s will provide frozen custard. For more information, visit www.libraryinthepark.org.
Grinter Place Summerfest planned Sept. 9
The Grinter Place Summerfest will be eleven a.m. to four p.m. Sept. Nine at one thousand four hundred S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas. The free event sponsored by the Grinter Place Friends will include a car showcase, barbecue, more than thirty vendors, police and fire displays, bounce houses and a slide. There will be historical forms of transportation on display from the Amelia Earhart Museum. Tours of the Grinter House will feature special historical guest speakers. Grinter Place is a historic museum located near South 78th and K-32. For more information, call call 913-299-0373 or visit www.grinterplace.com.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet Sept. 12
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at six p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Eisenhower Community Center, two thousand nine hundred one N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kansas. After a social hour and potluck dinner at six p.m., there will be a meeting at seven p.m.
Women’s Chamber plans meeting Sept. 13
The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce is planning an educational program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. Thirteen at the West Wyandotte Library, one thousand seven hundred thirty seven N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The guest speaker, Chris Lundine of Culture Index, will speak on the topic, “Right People in the Right Seats.” Registration is requested for the program. For more information, visit http://kckwomenschamber.org/.
UG Commission to meet Sept. 14
The Unified Government Commission plans to meet at seven p.m. Sept. Fourteen at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, seven hundred one N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. More information will be posted at the website, www.wycokck.org.
Leavenworth Road Parade to be Sept. 17
The 32nd annual Leavenworth Road Parade is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 17, from 71st and Leavenworth Road to 51st and Leavenworth Road. Some participants will join the parade at 64th and Leavenworth Road. There is no charge to have an entry in the parade. Parade entries are due in by Sept. 15. There is no charge to attend the parade. For more information, call 913-488-7711, see lrakck.org, or email [email protected].
Blood drive scheduled at Children’s Grace Park
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled Sept. Twenty three at Children’s Grace Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kansas, in the Boulevard Members Club. The hours of the blood drive are nine a.m. to three p.m. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
The Piper Fest, with a Car and Truck Demonstrate, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Piper High School, four thousand four hundred N. 107th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration will open at eight a.m. The entry fee is $Ten. All proceeds will benefit the Piper School District. Along with the Car and Truck Showcase, there will be a pancake breakfast, silent auction, carnival, food trucks, craft showcase, joy run, and special awards. The auction runs from seven a.m. to seven p.m. The car display is from eight a.m. to three p.m. The 5K run starts at eight a.m. For more information, visit www.PiperFest.com.
The Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., offers counseling services available in English and Spanish for boys and women. Counseling is available Monday through Thursday, with day and evening times available. Individual counseling, couple-marriage counseling and addictions counseling is available. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to schedule an appointment.
Community calendar, Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!
Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!
Community calendar
The Wyandotte Daily news is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call to see if the event is still planned.
Programs suggested for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los Martes, Five, 12, nineteen de septiembre, 10-11:30 a.m.; Grupo de mujeres: Puedo Vivir En Armonia, No. 1, martes, twenty six de septiembre, 10-11 a.m.; Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, Ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349, los martes, one – Two:30 p.m. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Renaissance Festival opens season on Sept. Two
The 41st annual Renaissance Festival will open Saturday, Sept. Two, and run on weekends plus Labor Day and Columbus Day, through Oct. 15. Hours are ten a.m. to seven p.m. The festival site is located at 130th and State Avenue in Bonner Springs. For more information, visit www.kcrenfest.com.
American Royal Barbecue resumes
The American Royal Barbecue resumes today through Sept. Three at the Kansas Speedway near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. For more information about the barbecue, visit http://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-american-royal-world-series-of-barbecue-tickets-34975559841.
Wyandotte County Museum exhibit on the Underground Railroad resumes today
The Wyandotte County Museum, six hundred thirty one N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, has a fresh exhibit on the Underground Railroad on display. “Through Darkness to Light” features photographs taken mostly at night of sites along the Underground Railroad. The exhibit runs through Oct. Ten. There are companion artifacts from the pre-Civil War era here presently on display at the museum. Special Labor Day weekend hours include nine a.m. to two p.m. Saturday, noon to four p.m. Sunday, and nine a.m. to four p.m. on Monday, Labor Day. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.
Mariachi and Folkloric Festival scheduled today
A Mariachi and Folkloric Festival is scheduled until eleven p.m. Saturday, Sept. Two, at the Kansas National Guard Armory, 18th Street and Ridge Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. More than fifty different canopy tents will sell food and refreshments. There will be a four-hour Community Fiesta Dance indoors with different bands. A moonwalk, children’s games and a disc jockey also are part of the festival.
Unified Government offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. Four, for the Labor Day holiday. There will be no residential trash collection by Waste Management on Sept. Four. Trash pickup will be delayed one day that week.
Bonner library to embark 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program
Children may be signed up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program kicking off Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Bonner Springs City Library, two hundred one N. Nettleton, Bonner Springs, Kan. The purpose is to have read 1,000 books before the child starts kindergarten. If parents read a book a night to their child, they will have read 1,095 books in three years. Books can be repeated in this program. Sign up at the library to collect a folder and reading logs and commence reading. There will be a kickoff party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. For more information visit www.bonnerlibrary.org.
Blood drive scheduled Sept. Five
Kinks, one thousand two hundred twenty four N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Crimson Cross blood drive from eight a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. Five. For more information or to register to be a blood donor, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Program planned on colon cancer
A program on colon cancer prevention and treatment will be introduced from one to two p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is introduced in partnership with Grace and Truth. Dr. Alex Kieu will share information about colon cancer. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Intervention process to be discussed
Those attending a program from 1:30 to three p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 6, 13, twenty and twenty seven at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., will hear about the intervention process. The program is for professionals lay persons, clergy, family members and anyone worried about active or recovering junkies. Maria Looper will facilitate the class. Continuing education units are available. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group to meet Tuesday
A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The facilitated support group is for family members who have recently or some time ago experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Women Writers group to meet
The Women Writers group will meet from one to Two:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may bring their journal, stories and poems and work with other writers to share, critique and improve. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Quill and Pluma to meet Sept. 6
The Quill and Pluma group will meet from eleven a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Kari O’Rourke. The group is multi-lingual and culturally diverse. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
The Board of Public Utilities will meet in regular session at six p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the board offices, five hundred forty Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. There will be a visitors time, a presentation on the community solar program, a July financial report, board comments, and general manager comments.
Urban blight training planned
Urban blight training is available from one to Two:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is introduced by Chiquita Miller of K-State Extension and Research. The training will discuss noticing surroundings, taking steps to determine and possible switch its effect on individuals and their health. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Strolling for Sickle Cell 5K to be Sept. 9
The seventh annual 5K Joy Walk, Strolling for Sickle Cell, will take place from nine a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9, at Kansas City Kansas Community College Conference Center, seven thousand two hundred fifty State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for adults, $Five for children ages three to 12, and free for children under Three. For more information, call 913-735-2622 or visit www.sicklecellkck.org.
Central Avenue parade scheduled Sept. 9
The Central Avenue Betterment Association parade is scheduled at eleven a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. The parade route starts at 18th Street and travels to Bethany Park at 11th and Central Avenue. LaPlacita Community Festival will be held after the parade, from one to three p.m., at Bethany Park. There will be music, food and activities.
Library in the Park celebration to be Sept. 9
Library in the Park, a celebration by the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, is scheduled from ten a.m. to two p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Big eleven Lake, at 11th and State Avenue. The free festival will include live music, food and activities. A book signing by Katherine Russell-Brown, author of “Little Melba and her Big Trombone,” will be part of the event. A family friendly movie will be shown. The event also includes a musical instrument “petting zoo” from the Kansas City Symphony, face painting, and other activities. Those attending will be able to sample tacos from five local restaurants in a contest to determine the best. Sheridan’s will provide frozen custard. For more information, visit www.libraryinthepark.org.
Grinter Place Summerfest planned Sept. 9
The Grinter Place Summerfest will be eleven a.m. to four p.m. Sept. Nine at one thousand four hundred S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas. The free event sponsored by the Grinter Place Friends will include a car demonstrate, barbecue, more than thirty vendors, police and fire displays, bounce houses and a slide. There will be historical forms of transportation on display from the Amelia Earhart Museum. Tours of the Grinter House will feature special historical guest speakers. Grinter Place is a historic museum located near South 78th and K-32. For more information, call call 913-299-0373 or visit www.grinterplace.com.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet Sept. 12
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at six p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Eisenhower Community Center, two thousand nine hundred one N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kansas. After a social hour and potluck dinner at six p.m., there will be a meeting at seven p.m.
Women’s Chamber plans meeting Sept. 13
The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce is planning an educational program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. Thirteen at the West Wyandotte Library, one thousand seven hundred thirty seven N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The guest speaker, Chris Lundine of Culture Index, will speak on the topic, “Right People in the Right Seats.” Registration is requested for the program. For more information, visit http://kckwomenschamber.org/.
UG Commission to meet Sept. 14
The Unified Government Commission plans to meet at seven p.m. Sept. Fourteen at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, seven hundred one N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. More information will be posted at the website, www.wycokck.org.
Leavenworth Road Parade to be Sept. 17
The 32nd annual Leavenworth Road Parade is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 17, from 71st and Leavenworth Road to 51st and Leavenworth Road. Some participants will join the parade at 64th and Leavenworth Road. There is no charge to have an entry in the parade. Parade entries are due in by Sept. 15. There is no charge to attend the parade. For more information, call 913-488-7711, see lrakck.org, or email [email protected].
Blood drive scheduled at Children’s Grace Park
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled Sept. Twenty three at Children’s Grace Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kansas, in the Boulevard Members Club. The hours of the blood drive are nine a.m. to three p.m. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
The Piper Fest, with a Car and Truck Demonstrate, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Piper High School, four thousand four hundred N. 107th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration will open at eight a.m. The entry fee is $Ten. All proceeds will benefit the Piper School District. Along with the Car and Truck Display, there will be a pancake breakfast, silent auction, carnival, food trucks, craft showcase, joy run, and special awards. The auction runs from seven a.m. to seven p.m. The car demonstrate is from eight a.m. to three p.m. The 5K run starts at eight a.m. For more information, visit www.PiperFest.com.
The Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., offers counseling services available in English and Spanish for boys and women. Counseling is available Monday through Thursday, with day and evening times available. Individual counseling, couple-marriage counseling and addictions counseling is available. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to schedule an appointment.
Community calendar, Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!
Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!
Community calendar
The Wyandotte Daily news is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call to see if the event is still planned.
Programs suggested for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los Martes, Five, 12, nineteen de septiembre, 10-11:30 a.m.; Grupo de mujeres: Puedo Vivir En Armonia, No. 1, martes, twenty six de septiembre, 10-11 a.m.; Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, Ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349, los martes, one – Two:30 p.m. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Renaissance Festival opens season on Sept. Two
The 41st annual Renaissance Festival will open Saturday, Sept. Two, and run on weekends plus Labor Day and Columbus Day, through Oct. 15. Hours are ten a.m. to seven p.m. The festival site is located at 130th and State Avenue in Bonner Springs. For more information, visit www.kcrenfest.com.
American Royal Barbecue proceeds
The American Royal Barbecue proceeds today through Sept. Three at the Kansas Speedway near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. For more information about the barbecue, visit http://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-american-royal-world-series-of-barbecue-tickets-34975559841.
Wyandotte County Museum exhibit on the Underground Railroad resumes today
The Wyandotte County Museum, six hundred thirty one N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, has a fresh exhibit on the Underground Railroad on display. “Through Darkness to Light” features photographs taken mostly at night of sites along the Underground Railroad. The exhibit runs through Oct. Ten. There are companion artifacts from the pre-Civil War era here presently on display at the museum. Special Labor Day weekend hours include nine a.m. to two p.m. Saturday, noon to four p.m. Sunday, and nine a.m. to four p.m. on Monday, Labor Day. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.
Mariachi and Folkloric Festival scheduled today
A Mariachi and Folkloric Festival is scheduled until eleven p.m. Saturday, Sept. Two, at the Kansas National Guard Armory, 18th Street and Ridge Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. More than fifty different canopy tents will sell food and refreshments. There will be a four-hour Community Fiesta Dance indoors with different bands. A moonwalk, children’s games and a disc jockey also are part of the festival.
Unified Government offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. Four, for the Labor Day holiday. There will be no residential trash collection by Waste Management on Sept. Four. Trash pickup will be delayed one day that week.
Bonner library to begin 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program
Children may be signed up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program beginning Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Bonner Springs City Library, two hundred one N. Nettleton, Bonner Springs, Kan. The aim is to have read 1,000 books before the child starts kindergarten. If parents read a book a night to their child, they will have read 1,095 books in three years. Books can be repeated in this program. Sign up at the library to collect a folder and reading logs and begin reading. There will be a kickoff party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. For more information visit www.bonnerlibrary.org.
Blood drive scheduled Sept. Five
Kinks, one thousand two hundred twenty four N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Crimson Cross blood drive from eight a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. Five. For more information or to register to be a blood donor, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Program planned on colon cancer
A program on colon cancer prevention and treatment will be introduced from one to two p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is introduced in partnership with Grace and Truth. Dr. Alex Kieu will share information about colon cancer. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Intervention process to be discussed
Those attending a program from 1:30 to three p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 6, 13, twenty and twenty seven at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., will hear about the intervention process. The program is for professionals lay persons, clergy, family members and anyone worried about active or recovering maniacs. Maria Looper will facilitate the class. Continuing education units are available. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group to meet Tuesday
A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The facilitated support group is for family members who have recently or some time ago experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Women Writers group to meet
The Women Writers group will meet from one to Two:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may bring their journal, stories and poems and work with other writers to share, critique and improve. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Quill and Pluma to meet Sept. 6
The Quill and Pluma group will meet from eleven a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Kari O’Rourke. The group is multi-lingual and culturally diverse. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
The Board of Public Utilities will meet in regular session at six p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the board offices, five hundred forty Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. There will be a visitors time, a presentation on the community solar program, a July financial report, board comments, and general manager comments.
Urban blight training planned
Urban blight training is available from one to Two:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is introduced by Chiquita Miller of K-State Extension and Research. The training will discuss noticing surroundings, taking steps to determine and possible switch its effect on individuals and their health. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Strolling for Sickle Cell 5K to be Sept. 9
The seventh annual 5K Joy Walk, Strolling for Sickle Cell, will take place from nine a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9, at Kansas City Kansas Community College Conference Center, seven thousand two hundred fifty State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for adults, $Five for children ages three to 12, and free for children under Trio. For more information, call 913-735-2622 or visit www.sicklecellkck.org.
Central Avenue parade scheduled Sept. 9
The Central Avenue Betterment Association parade is scheduled at eleven a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. The parade route starts at 18th Street and travels to Bethany Park at 11th and Central Avenue. LaPlacita Community Festival will be held after the parade, from one to three p.m., at Bethany Park. There will be music, food and activities.
Library in the Park celebration to be Sept. 9
Library in the Park, a celebration by the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, is scheduled from ten a.m. to two p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Big eleven Lake, at 11th and State Avenue. The free festival will include live music, food and activities. A book signing by Katherine Russell-Brown, author of “Little Melba and her Big Trombone,” will be part of the event. A family friendly movie will be shown. The event also includes a musical instrument “petting zoo” from the Kansas City Symphony, face painting, and other activities. Those attending will be able to sample tacos from five local restaurants in a contest to determine the best. Sheridan’s will provide frozen custard. For more information, visit www.libraryinthepark.org.
Grinter Place Summerfest planned Sept. 9
The Grinter Place Summerfest will be eleven a.m. to four p.m. Sept. Nine at one thousand four hundred S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas. The free event sponsored by the Grinter Place Friends will include a car showcase, barbecue, more than thirty vendors, police and fire displays, bounce houses and a slide. There will be historical forms of transportation on display from the Amelia Earhart Museum. Tours of the Grinter House will feature special historical guest speakers. Grinter Place is a historic museum located near South 78th and K-32. For more information, call call 913-299-0373 or visit www.grinterplace.com.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet Sept. 12
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at six p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Eisenhower Community Center, two thousand nine hundred one N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kansas. After a social hour and potluck dinner at six p.m., there will be a meeting at seven p.m.
Women’s Chamber plans meeting Sept. 13
The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce is planning an educational program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. Thirteen at the West Wyandotte Library, one thousand seven hundred thirty seven N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The guest speaker, Chris Lundine of Culture Index, will speak on the topic, “Right People in the Right Seats.” Registration is requested for the program. For more information, visit http://kckwomenschamber.org/.
UG Commission to meet Sept. 14
The Unified Government Commission plans to meet at seven p.m. Sept. Fourteen at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, seven hundred one N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. More information will be posted at the website, www.wycokck.org.
Leavenworth Road Parade to be Sept. 17
The 32nd annual Leavenworth Road Parade is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 17, from 71st and Leavenworth Road to 51st and Leavenworth Road. Some participants will join the parade at 64th and Leavenworth Road. There is no charge to have an entry in the parade. Parade entries are due in by Sept. 15. There is no charge to attend the parade. For more information, call 913-488-7711, see lrakck.org, or email [email protected].
Blood drive scheduled at Children’s Grace Park
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled Sept. Twenty three at Children’s Grace Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kansas, in the Boulevard Members Club. The hours of the blood drive are nine a.m. to three p.m. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
The Piper Fest, with a Car and Truck Display, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Piper High School, four thousand four hundred N. 107th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration will open at eight a.m. The entry fee is $Ten. All proceeds will benefit the Piper School District. Along with the Car and Truck Demonstrate, there will be a pancake breakfast, silent auction, carnival, food trucks, craft demonstrate, joy run, and special awards. The auction runs from seven a.m. to seven p.m. The car demonstrate is from eight a.m. to three p.m. The 5K run starts at eight a.m. For more information, visit www.PiperFest.com.
The Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., offers counseling services available in English and Spanish for studs and women. Counseling is available Monday through Thursday, with day and evening times available. Individual counseling, couple-marriage counseling and addictions counseling is available. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to schedule an appointment.
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The Wyandotte Daily news is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call to see if the event is still planned.
Programs suggested for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Maria Elena Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los Martes, Five, 12, nineteen de septiembre, 10-11:30 a.m.; Grupo de mujeres: Puedo Vivir En Armonia, No. 1, martes, twenty six de septiembre, 10-11 a.m.; Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, Ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349, los martes, one – Two:30 p.m. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
Renaissance Festival opens season on Sept. Two
The 41st annual Renaissance Festival will open Saturday, Sept. Two, and run on weekends plus Labor Day and Columbus Day, through Oct. 15. Hours are ten a.m. to seven p.m. The festival site is located at 130th and State Avenue in Bonner Springs. For more information, visit www.kcrenfest.com.
American Royal Barbecue resumes
The American Royal Barbecue proceeds today through Sept. Three at the Kansas Speedway near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. For more information about the barbecue, visit http://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-american-royal-world-series-of-barbecue-tickets-34975559841.
Wyandotte County Museum exhibit on the Underground Railroad proceeds today
The Wyandotte County Museum, six hundred thirty one N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, has a fresh exhibit on the Underground Railroad on display. “Through Darkness to Light” features photographs taken mostly at night of sites along the Underground Railroad. The exhibit runs through Oct. Ten. There are companion artifacts from the pre-Civil War era here presently on display at the museum. Special Labor Day weekend hours include nine a.m. to two p.m. Saturday, noon to four p.m. Sunday, and nine a.m. to four p.m. on Monday, Labor Day. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.
Mariachi and Folkloric Festival scheduled today
A Mariachi and Folkloric Festival is scheduled until eleven p.m. Saturday, Sept. Two, at the Kansas National Guard Armory, 18th Street and Ridge Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. More than fifty different canopy tents will sell food and refreshments. There will be a four-hour Community Fiesta Dance indoors with different bands. A moonwalk, children’s games and a disc jockey also are part of the festival.
Unified Government offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. Four, for the Labor Day holiday. There will be no residential trash collection by Waste Management on Sept. Four. Trash pickup will be delayed one day that week.
Bonner library to commence 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program
Children may be signed up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program embarking Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Bonner Springs City Library, two hundred one N. Nettleton, Bonner Springs, Kan. The aim is to have read 1,000 books before the child starts kindergarten. If parents read a book a night to their child, they will have read 1,095 books in three years. Books can be repeated in this program. Sign up at the library to collect a folder and reading logs and embark reading. There will be a kickoff party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. For more information visit www.bonnerlibrary.org.
Blood drive scheduled Sept. Five
Kinks, one thousand two hundred twenty four N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Crimson Cross blood drive from eight a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. Five. For more information or to register to be a blood donor, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Program planned on colon cancer
A program on colon cancer prevention and treatment will be introduced from one to two p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is introduced in partnership with Grace and Truth. Dr. Alex Kieu will share information about colon cancer. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Intervention process to be discussed
Those attending a program from 1:30 to three p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 6, 13, twenty and twenty seven at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., will hear about the intervention process. The program is for professionals lay persons, clergy, family members and anyone worried about active or recovering maniacs. Maria Looper will facilitate the class. Continuing education units are available. To register or for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Support group to meet Tuesday
A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The facilitated support group is for family members who have recently or some time ago experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Women Writers group to meet
The Women Writers group will meet from one to Two:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may bring their journal, stories and poems and work with other writers to share, critique and improve. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Quill and Pluma to meet Sept. 6
The Quill and Pluma group will meet from eleven a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Kari O’Rourke. The group is multi-lingual and culturally diverse. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
The Board of Public Utilities will meet in regular session at six p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the board offices, five hundred forty Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. There will be a visitors time, a presentation on the community solar program, a July financial report, board comments, and general manager comments.
Urban blight training planned
Urban blight training is available from one to Two:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program is introduced by Chiquita Miller of K-State Extension and Research. The training will discuss noticing surroundings, taking steps to determine and possible switch its effect on individuals and their health. To register and for more information, call 913-906-8990.
Strolling for Sickle Cell 5K to be Sept. 9
The seventh annual 5K Joy Walk, Strolling for Sickle Cell, will take place from nine a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9, at Kansas City Kansas Community College Conference Center, seven thousand two hundred fifty State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for adults, $Five for children ages three to 12, and free for children under Trio. For more information, call 913-735-2622 or visit www.sicklecellkck.org.
Central Avenue parade scheduled Sept. 9
The Central Avenue Betterment Association parade is scheduled at eleven a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. The parade route starts at 18th Street and travels to Bethany Park at 11th and Central Avenue. LaPlacita Community Festival will be held after the parade, from one to three p.m., at Bethany Park. There will be music, food and activities.
Library in the Park celebration to be Sept. 9
Library in the Park, a celebration by the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, is scheduled from ten a.m. to two p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Big eleven Lake, at 11th and State Avenue. The free festival will include live music, food and activities. A book signing by Katherine Russell-Brown, author of “Little Melba and her Big Trombone,” will be part of the event. A family friendly movie will be shown. The event also includes a musical instrument “petting zoo” from the Kansas City Symphony, face painting, and other activities. Those attending will be able to sample tacos from five local restaurants in a contest to determine the best. Sheridan’s will provide frozen custard. For more information, visit www.libraryinthepark.org.
Grinter Place Summerfest planned Sept. 9
The Grinter Place Summerfest will be eleven a.m. to four p.m. Sept. Nine at one thousand four hundred S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas. The free event sponsored by the Grinter Place Friends will include a car demonstrate, barbecue, more than thirty vendors, police and fire displays, bounce houses and a slide. There will be historical forms of transportation on display from the Amelia Earhart Museum. Tours of the Grinter House will feature special historical guest speakers. Grinter Place is a historic museum located near South 78th and K-32. For more information, call call 913-299-0373 or visit www.grinterplace.com.
Leavenworth Road Association to meet Sept. 12
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at six p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Eisenhower Community Center, two thousand nine hundred one N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kansas. After a social hour and potluck dinner at six p.m., there will be a meeting at seven p.m.
Women’s Chamber plans meeting Sept. 13
The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce is planning an educational program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. Thirteen at the West Wyandotte Library, one thousand seven hundred thirty seven N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The guest speaker, Chris Lundine of Culture Index, will speak on the topic, “Right People in the Right Seats.” Registration is requested for the program. For more information, visit http://kckwomenschamber.org/.
UG Commission to meet Sept. 14
The Unified Government Commission plans to meet at seven p.m. Sept. Fourteen at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, seven hundred one N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. More information will be posted at the website, www.wycokck.org.
Leavenworth Road Parade to be Sept. 17
The 32nd annual Leavenworth Road Parade is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 17, from 71st and Leavenworth Road to 51st and Leavenworth Road. Some participants will join the parade at 64th and Leavenworth Road. There is no charge to have an entry in the parade. Parade entries are due in by Sept. 15. There is no charge to attend the parade. For more information, call 913-488-7711, see lrakck.org, or email [email protected].
Blood drive scheduled at Children’s Grace Park
A Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled Sept. Twenty three at Children’s Grace Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kansas, in the Boulevard Members Club. The hours of the blood drive are nine a.m. to three p.m. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
The Piper Fest, with a Car and Truck Demonstrate, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Piper High School, four thousand four hundred N. 107th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Registration will open at eight a.m. The entry fee is $Ten. All proceeds will benefit the Piper School District. Along with the Car and Truck Display, there will be a pancake breakfast, silent auction, carnival, food trucks, craft showcase, joy run, and special awards. The auction runs from seven a.m. to seven p.m. The car demonstrate is from eight a.m. to three p.m. The 5K run starts at eight a.m. For more information, visit www.PiperFest.com.
The Keeler Women’s Center, two thousand two hundred twenty Central Ave., offers counseling services available in English and Spanish for guys and women. Counseling is available Monday through Thursday, with day and evening times available. Individual counseling, couple-marriage counseling and addictions counseling is available. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to schedule an appointment.