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   The Wyandotte County GOP will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Eisenhower Recreation Center, behind Eisenhower Middle School, 2901 N. 72nd St.

   At 6:30 p.m., the group will have hamburgers or hot dogs, potato salad and baked beans. Donations will be accepted toward costs.

   The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

   The May Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet this Saturday, May 19, at Dave and Busters at The Legends, 1843 Village West Parkway. Parking is available on the second floor of the parking garage on Parallel Parkway.

   Speakers this month will be State Sen. Anthony Hensley, Democratic leader of the Kansas Senate; and State Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore, D-36th Dist.

   A breakfast buffet begins at 8:15 a.m., with the program starting at 9:15 a.m. The cost for the buffet is $10; students and those on limited incomes may pay $7.

   All Democrats are welcome to attend. Reservations are strongly requested by Friday, May 18, but not required. To make reservations, contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

   State Rep. Valdenia Winn, Rashanda Rhodes and Scott Mackey were recently elected as Democratic National Convention delegates from Wyandotte County at the Third Congressional District Democratic Convention held May 5 at KCKCC. Others interested in running for National Convention delegate at the Kansas Democratic State Convention, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Topeka Downtown Ramada Inn, must turn in a declaration by 5 p.m. Monday, May 21. For information, contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.ksdp.org or call 785-234-0425. 

Museum exhibit on display

   “For All the World to See,” a nationally touring exhibit, will be on display through May 25 at the Wyandotte County Museum, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. Sponsored by the Mid-America Arts Alliance, it is an exhibit of photos, television segments, artifacts and art posters about how the visual culture, images and media, changed the modern civil rights movements and individuals’ attitudes toward civil rights. There will be a Wyandotte County exhibit on local civil rights presented at the same time. For more information, visit www.wycomuseum.org or call 913-573-5002.

Workshop on depression offered

   A workshop on “Depression in the African-American Community” will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. It will be presented by Kirby Randolph. The workshop, sponsored by Mental Health America of the Heartland, is free. For more information or registration call 913-281-2221, Ext. 112.

Grinter Jamboree to be May 17

   The Grinter Jamboree will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 17, with Stranger Creek Band. The theme of the Grinter Place Friends event will be "'50s music night." Admission is $8 and includes a sloppy Joe sandwich, chips, ice tea or coffee. Those attending may wear their high school sweaters, sleeves rolled up T-shirts, poodle skirt, bobby socks, or saddle oxfords. Modern clothes are also acceptable. For more information call 913-220-8266.

UG Commission to meet May 17

   The Unified Government Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th. On the agenda are public hearings on the budget and Community Development Block Grant, along with a continuation of the Wyandotte Plaza community improvement district proposal, the Board of Public Utilities proposal to buy part of a natural gas power plant, and other items. The complete agenda is at www.wycokck.org.


Home economists to meet

   Area home economists are expected to gather for a Home and Community Group FACS of Greater Kansas City program by Tim Tivol and Wanda Allen Studio. The group will meet at 11 a.m. May 18 at the bank of Prairie Village building, 3515 W. 75th St., Suite 115, Prairie Village. Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Grief workshop offered

   “Surviving Loss: Moving Forward with your Grief,” a workshop sponsored by Mental Health America of the Heartland, will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center, 3043 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Pamela Taylor will present the free workshop. For more information or registration call 913-281-2221, Ext. 112.

Town hall meetings to be held on health

   The Wyandotte Health for All Task Force will hold town hall meetings May 18 and May 30. A town hall meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 18 at the Wyandotte County Health Department, 619 Ann Ave. Another town hall meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 30 at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., Jewell Building, lower level, Room 2325-2326. The task force is working to promote health equity. For more information, visit www.Wy4Health.org.

Bike rodeo to be May 19

   The sixth annual Kiwanis West Bike Rodeo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19, at the Schlitterbahn, 9400 State Ave. Elementary school children may receive a free bicycle helmet and a T-shirt. Children are encouraged to bring their bicycles. There will be giveaways and car seat safety checks provided.

Learn how to build a core wardrobe

   “Fashion and Flair on a Budget,” will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave. Presenter is Shirley Chenoweth. Learn about color, style, body image, and how to build a core wardrobe. Call 913- 906-8990 or register on-line at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.

Program offered for better couples communication

   Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will present “Couples Talk,” a communications program, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, May 21.  This free program is for women who want to communicate better with those they love.  Presenter is Chiquita Miller of K-State Extension.  Call 913-906-8990 or register online at www.keelerwomenscenter.org.  

ServSafe class scheduled May 22 

   A ServSafe class will be Tuesday, May 22, at K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan.  The class will run from 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. This class is a nationally recognized food safety employee-training program for anyone who is a food service employee or interested in food service employment. The cost is $10, which includes class materials, workbook, and certificate. The deadline for registry is May 16. Contact Lori Wuellner at 913-299-9300 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also register online at www.krha.org.

DASH plan to be discussed

   DASH Dietary Plan (Dietary Approaches for Stopping Hypertension), a free nutrition presentation offered by Pat Callaghan, master food volunteer with K-State Extension Services, will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to register.

Center City AARP to meet May 24

   The Center City Chapter AARP No. 1544 will review national AARP 2012-2013 manual changes and its effect on local chapter function as well as discuss local Unified Government emergency preparedness at the 10:30 a.m. meeting Thursday, May 24, at the Pat Hanlon Center, 11th and Ridge. Members are asked to bring information for the committee’s consideration with their August fun day suggestions. There are no special membership requirements to join Center City AARP except that a current national AARP membership number is required. Refreshments will be pot luck. Evelyn Welton is president of Center City AARP Chapter No. 1544. 

Learn about Lynch disease May 24

   Join Dr. Larry Geier to learn more about Lynch disease, an inherited condition that increases the risk of colon cancer and other cancers. Dr. Geier, oncologist-hematologist who leads the Genetic Risk Evaluation And Testing program, will speak about “Lynch Disease—What is it and Who is at Risk?” from noon to 1 p.m. May 24, in the Atrium Conference Room, The University of Kansas Hospital’s Westwood Campus  (Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion), 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, Kan. Registration is required. To make a reservation or obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital, call 913-588-1227 or visit www.kumed.com/bewell.

Epilepsy treatment to be discussed

   The University of Kansas Hospital’s Dr. Nancy Hammond will lead a free “Be Well” program, “Epilepsy Treatment in 2012,” on May 25. The program will be from noon to 1 p.m. May 25 in the Atrium Conference Room, The University of Kansas Hospital’s Westwood Campus  (Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion), 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, Kan. Registration is required. To make a reservation or obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital, call 913-588-1227 or visit www.kumed.com/bewell.

Find out about mutual funds at free library program

   At a free Entrepreneurial Endeavors program at 6 p.m. May 31 at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota, a presentation will be given about mutual funds.  Scott Kaufmann, president and owner of Kaufmann Financial, will present, "On the Right Path: The Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions about Mutual Funds."  He will hold a question-and-answer session after the presentation.  Registration is not required to the free event. Contact Emma Claudius, business-careers librarian, for more information, 913-279-2010.

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   The Grinter Jamboree will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 17, with Stranger Creek Band.

   The theme of the Grinter Place Friends event will be "'50s music night." The event is at the Grinter barn at 78th and K-32.

   Admission is $8 and includes a sloppy Joe sandwich, chips, ice tea or coffee. Those attending may wear their high school sweaters, sleeves rolled up T-shirts, poodle skirt, bobby socks, or saddle oxfords. Modern clothes are also acceptable. For more information call 913-220-8266.