Kiwanis Club of KCK West member Eric McTye, a financial adviser with Edward Jones, helped sort clothing at the PACES clothing closet in Argentine Saturday morning, as part of a service project for the club. The Kiwanis Club of KCK West has adopted the clothing closet for PACES, working at least one Saturday per quarter to sort and arrange the clothing there. (Photo from Melissa Bynum, director of community relations, Wyandot Inc.)
Children in the Kansas City Kansas Community College Campus Child Care Center learned about the Chinese calendar and a whole lot more at the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year Feb. 10. Chang Tung, a professor in math, science and computer technology, provided an in-depth look of Chinese customs and culture at a luncheon that also included a Vietnamese presentation by Phoung Huynh, a slide presentation by Jakki Agee and remarks by Child Care Center Director Doris Holleman. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins)
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Celebrating Mardi Gras with style
Written by Susan Whitaker, Medicalodges Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:13

There was lots of music and dancing at the Mardi Gras celebration Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Medicalodges in Kansas City, Kan. Women of the Drum, a dance group from City in Motion School of Dance, entertained with a rhythmic dancing and drumming performance based on a Rio de Janeiro style. Staff and residents were encouraged to dress in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, gold and green, wear funny hats and participate in a king or queen crowning. See below for more photos. (Photos and information from Susan Whitaker, Medicalodges)
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Governor speaks at groundbreaking of national African-American museum
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Ash Wednesday services offered
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Want to learn how to eat without triggering your immune system? The University of Kansas Hospital’s Melinda Pine, registered dietitian, will provide solutions in the upcoming Be Well program, “Anti-Inflammatory Diet.” This free community program will...
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