Updated March 17, 2010
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| March 19, 2010 - Friday | Registration | |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Red Bridge | 816-942-1780 |
| 2:00p | Miss Nelson is Missing - Antioch | Register |
| 2:00p | Internet 101 - Excelsior Springs | Register |
| March 22, 2010 - Monday | Registration | |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Claycomo | 816-455-5030 |
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Midwest Genealogy Center | 816-252-7228 |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Raytown | 816-353-2052 |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Red Bridge | 816-942-1780 |
| 2:00p | Internet 101 - Red Bridge | Register |
| 6:30p | Beaded Uncle Sam - Excelsior Springs | Full |
| 6:30p | Crop Club - Colbern Road | Register |
| 6:30p | Cartoon Creations - Kearney | Register |
| 6:30p | Internet 102 - Raytown | Register |
| 7:00p | Plant a Perennial Garden - Oak Grove | Register |
| 7:00p | Crochet for Families - Blue Springs North | Register |
| 7:00p | Fine Art of Mendhi (or hand painting) for Teens - Lone Jack | Register |
| 7:00p | Recycled Crafts for Teens - North Oak | Register |
| March 24, 2010 - Wednesday | Registration | |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Smithville | 816-532-0116 |
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Liberty | 816-781-9240 |
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Boardwalk | 816-741-9011 |
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Excelsior Springs | 816-630-6721 |
| 9:30a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Riverside | 816-741-6288 |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Red Bridge | 816-942-1780 |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Raytown | 816-353-2052 |
| 5:00p | GED Study Group - Blue Ridge | Register |
| 7:00p | An Illustrated History of Kansas City: Part II - Raytown | Register |
| 7:00p | Blue or Gray? Civil War Military Records - Lee's Summit | Register |
| 7:00p | Tai Chi/Chi Gung - Boardwalk | Full |
| March 26, 2010 - Friday | Registration | |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30a | Beginning Genealogy with Tiffany Perkins - Midwest Genealogy Center | Register |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Red Bridge | 816-942-1780 |
| 10:00a | Prestige Illusions - Riverside | Register |
| 10:00a | Craft Time for Preschoolers - Blue Ridge | Register |
| 2:00p | Public Database Demonstrations - Antioch | Register |
| March 27, 2010 - Saturday | Registration | |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00a | Tales to Trails: The Library Joins with the George Owens Nature Center - South Independence | Register |
| 2:00p | Beaded Necklace Craft - Blue Springs South | Register |
| 2:00p | American Girl Tea @ Lee's Summit - Lee's Summit | Full |
| 2:00p | CSI Program - Claycomo | Register |
| March 29, 2010 - Monday | Registration | |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Claycomo | 816-455-5030 |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Red Bridge | 816-942-1780 |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Raytown | 816-353-2052 |
| 10:30a | New Easter Bunny Puppet Show - Smithville | Register |
| 2:00p | Internet 101 - Red Bridge | Register |
| 2:00p | Private Investigations 101 - Blue Ridge | Register |
| 6:30p | Buying and Selling on eBay - Red Bridge | Register |
| 6:30p | Crochet for Families - Edgerton | Register |
| 6:30p | American Girl Party - Kearney | Register |
| 7:00p | Make Your Own Mix CD - Smithville | Register |
| 7:00p | Now That I Have It, What Do I Do With It - Weston | Register |
| 7:00p | Hiking the National Parks: Extraordinary Vacations for Ordinary People - Lee's Summit | Register |
| 7:00p | Plant a Perennial Garden - Dearborn | Register |
| March 31, 2010 - Wednesday | Registration | |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Liberty | 816-781-9240 |
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Excelsior Springs | 816-630-6721 |
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Smithville | 816-532-0116 |
| 9:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Boardwalk | 816-741-9011 |
| 9:30a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Riverside | 816-741-6288 |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Red Bridge | 816-942-1780 |
| 10:00a | Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) - Raytown | 816-353-2052 |
| 10:00a | New Easter Bunny Puppet Show - Grain Valley | Register |
| 11:00a | Keeping the Spirit Alive - North Independence | Register |
| 5:00p | GED Study Group - Blue Ridge | Register |
| 7:00p | Tai Chi/Chi Gung - Boardwalk | Full |
Preschool Storytime
Traditional story time for ages 3-5 years offering book related experiences including picture book reading, storytelling, music, puppets, finger plays, short videos and simple crafts. Not all branches do all things. Attending children need to be mature enough to sit by themselves.
- Thursdays at 10:00 AM; Day Cares (by appointment)
- Discovery Club: 2nd Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM
- Family Storytime: 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
- March 26, 2010, Friday at 10:00 AM
- Craft Time for Preschoolers
- Each Craft Time lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour and we make three crafts. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- (Contact branch for ages) Registration is required.
- April 10, 2010, Saturday at 11:00 AM
- Craft Time for Grade Schoolers
- Kids, grades K-5, you're invited to join us for Craft Time. Put your creative skills to use!
- (Contact branch for ages) Registration is required.
- April 23, 2010, Friday at 10:00 AM
- Craft Time for Preschoolers
- Each Craft Time lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour and we make three crafts. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- (Contact branch for ages) Registration is required.
- May 8, 2010, Saturday at 11:00 AM
- Craft Time for Grade Schoolers
- Kids, grades K-5, you're invited to join us for Craft Time. Put your creative skills to use!
- (Contact branch for ages) Registration is required.
- May 28, 2010, Friday at 10:00 AM
- Craft Time for Preschoolers
- Each Craft Time lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour and we make three crafts. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- (Contact branch for ages) Registration is required.
Family Storytime
Stories, finger plays and activities for the whole family to enjoy together.
- 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
- April 10, 2010, Saturday at 2:00 PM
- Boots, Bridles and Books
- Come to the library to learn about famous horses like Blaze, Flicka, Seabiscuit, Comanche and Trigger! In this session, we'll read books about horses and learn about riding them. Horse colors and breeds, horse safety, riding gear and much more are covered in this class. You won't want to miss the excitement of Boots, Bridles and Books at the library, provided by Kansas City's Sunset Trails Horse Stables.
- (Ages 6 and up) Registration is required.
- April 20, 2010, Tuesday at 7:00 PM
- Dino O'Dell's Turn Off Your TV
- A friendly and fun reminder of the joy and creativity experienced without a TV. We'll sing, write impromptu lyrics and play instruments with live musicians. A great way to dance away the time without TV.
- (All ages) Registration is required.
- May 8, 2010, Saturday at 2:00 PM
- Mad Science Demonstrates Splash-Tastic Science
- When moving objects collide, science happens! So, what's it like when resistible forces meet up with movable objects? Find out when Mad Science explores the wet and wild science of collisions with Splash-Tastic Science!
- (All ages) Registration is required.
Teen Programs
- March 20, 2010, Saturday at 2:00 PM
- Frida Kahlo Surrealist Artist Collage
- Bring in objects such as wallpaper, bottle caps, cloth, magazine pictures, photos, etc. to create a surrealist work of art. We'll view some of Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo's surrealist style of art.
- (For teens) Registration is required.
- April 17, 2010, Saturday at 2:00 PM
- Two Women, A Blackbeard and the Privateers
- Delve into the history of piracy debunking the glamorous and romantic side of pirates and tell the real life story of Mary Read, Anne Bonney, Edward Teach "Blackbeard", John Paul Jones, and Jean Lafitte. Due to the graphic and scary content of material this program is for ages 13 and up.
- (Ages 13 and up) Registration is required
- March 17, 2010, Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- GED Study Group
- Need help working towards your GED? Join one of our GED Study Groups and let a certified GED instructor help you with particular areas, give you a practice test, and help you move toward success.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- March 23, 2010, Tuesday at 7:00 PM
- Rain Gardens
- What is a rain garden and why would you want one? Come find out all about rain gardens and how they can help solve drainage problems. Learn how to design and install a rain garden for your yard. Discover the importance of "native plants". Take home sample plans, plant lists and a list of local resources.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- March 24, 2010, Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- GED Study Group
- Need help working towards your GED? Join one of our GED Study Groups and let a certified GED instructor help you with particular areas, give you a practice test, and help you move toward success.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- March 29, 2010, Monday at 2:00 PM
- Private Investigations 101
- What is it really like to be a "Private Eye"? Larry Berkland, private investigator, discusses TV and movie myths and how "real life" cases differ from the screen. Learn more on how an investigator finds out about your private life, protecting your privacy, procedures on locating people and much more.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- March 31, 2010, Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- GED Study Group
- Need help working towards your GED? Join one of our GED Study Groups and let a certified GED instructor help you with particular areas, give you a practice test, and help you move toward success.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- April 7, 2010, Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- GED Study Group
- Need help working towards your GED? Join one of our GED Study Groups and let a certified GED instructor help you with particular areas, give you a practice test, and help you move toward success.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- April 12, 2010, Monday at 2:00 PM
- Beginning Internet Genealogy
- Does the Internet have you stumped? Are you looking for your family in cyberspace without any luck? This class will focus on evaluating web sites and will introduce some of the best genealogy sites on the web.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- April 13, 2010, Tuesday at 7:00 PM
- Internet 101
- Are you new to the Worldwide Web? This session will feature an online demonstration of basic Web browsing. Join the program and learn about interesting sites and tips on how you can become an online surfer.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- April 14, 2010, Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- GED Study Group
- Need help working towards your GED? Join one of our GED Study Groups and let a certified GED instructor help you with particular areas, give you a practice test, and help you move toward success.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- April 21, 2010, Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- GED Study Group
- Need help working towards your GED? Join one of our GED Study Groups and let a certified GED instructor help you with particular areas, give you a practice test, and help you move toward success.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- April 28, 2010, Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- GED Study Group
- Need help working towards your GED? Join one of our GED Study Groups and let a certified GED instructor help you with particular areas, give you a practice test, and help you move toward success.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- May 10, 2010, Monday at 2:00 PM
- Internet Job Search
- Learn successful techniques to manage all aspects of your Internet job search campaign from a multi-certified resume writer and multi-certified career coach. The following topics will be covered: The New Social Networking and specific strategies for your job search, job searching online (including online classifieds), keywords and their usage, the reason you need an electronic resume, and what you need to know about doing company research. Attendees must be able to navigate internet sites effectively and have an understanding of Microsoft Word.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- May 11, 2010, Tuesday at 7:00 PM
- Internet 101
- Are you new to the Worldwide Web? This session will feature an online demonstration of basic Web browsing. Join the program and learn about interesting sites and tips on how you can become an online surfer.
- (For adults) Registration is required.
- 2nd Monday at 7:00 PM (Mysteries)
- 2nd Saturday at 3:30 PM (Children; grades 4-6)
- 2nd Thursday at 10:00 AM (Mysteries)
- 4th Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Health Department Influenza (flu) vaccination clinic schedule
During the flu season, flu shots for adults and children are available at the Health Department 2400 Troost Ave., during regular clinic hours from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday. The clinics are closed from noon to 1 p.m. each day. Call (816) 513-6108 for fee information .
At all of our flu shot clinics, for those who bring documentation, we will bill Medicare or Medicaid on their behalf.
Kansas City, MO., Parks and Recreation
Hillcrest Community Center
10401 Hillcrest Road
Kansas City, MO 64134
Phone: (816) 784-7000
Fax: (816) 784-7010
Open ball
Youth 17 years and under play basketball Wednesday and Friday, 3-5 p.m. Free with high school identification or $3 per person.
Karate
Session 1: Mar. 6 - Apr. 24
Session 2: May 1 - June 19
Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
$36 per session
Ages 8-13 years old
Class consists of teaching forms, sparring, basic self-defense and exercises. Start at beginner's level. Great chance to improve your shape and discipline.
Judo Club
Youth lessons
Monday and Wednesday 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 -10:00 a.m.
Ages: 6-15
$36 per person .
Summer Day Camp
June 14 - Aug 6
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$45 per week/ per child
Ages: 6-13
Hillcrest Summer Enrichment Camp provides children with a fun, safe and supervised environment. Children will participate in gym activities, arts & crafts, tennis, fieldtrips and "Tree Camp". Tree Camp is a one day environmental camp, that provides fun hands-on learning experiences with nature.
Adult Fitness Passes
Ages 18-59 -- $3 walkin/ $15 monthly/ $150 yearly
Ages 60+ -- $3 walkin/ $10 monthly/ $100 Yearly
GED
Monday and Wednesday, 6 - 7 p.m.
Ages 16+
FREE
This basic education program prepares students for the High School Equivalent Certificate. Emphasis on math and writing studies.
Family Fun Night
May 20
Thursday, 6-8 p.m.
FREE
This fun night will have activities for the whole families. Activities include volleyball, 4 on 4 basketball, fitness activites arts & crafts and games..
Judo Club
Adult Lessons
Monday and Wednesday 7:30 -8:45 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Ages: 16+
$45 per person
Adult Open Basketball
Tuesday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$3 per visit
ending June 1
Marital Arts
Session 1: Mar. 6 - Apr. 24
Session 2: May 1 - June 19
Saturday, 11 a.m. to Noon
$45 per session
Our adult martial arts program provides excellent instruction, good facilities and opportunity to learn interesting new skills.
Step Aerobics
Tuesday 6-7 p.m.
Thursday 6-7 p.m.
Saturday 9-10 a.m.
$4 walkin/ $28 Monthly
Come get fit with a cardiovasular workout.
ZUMBA
Monday and Wednesday
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
$36 per session (8 weeks)
or $5 per class
Dance your way to a fitter you. Exciting and unique latin moves and rhythms. ZUMBA, the class that is taking the world by storm! For more information, call (816) 784-7000.
Wonder Woman
A Social Club for Women
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month
1-2 p.m.
Topics may include: Health, relationships, local and global issues, trendy fashions,books of the month, recipe ideas... For more information, call (816) 784-7000.
Senior Lunches:
Must call center for eating reservation 24 hours in advance.
Contribution of $2 per meal. $5.00 per guest.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon until 12:30 pm.
The Silver Sneakers program is a walking
and exercise program developed for seniors.
SilverSneakers offers an innovative blend of physical activity,
healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that allows
older adults to take greater control of their health.
Health Classess:
Silver Sneakers Class Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.
Silver Sneakers Class Wednesday 1 p.m.
Senior Stretch Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 am.
Sports and Games:
Horseshoes Anytime
Bingo Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Cards and table games Anytime
Billiards Anytime
Computer Classes designed for seniors Wednesday 1 p.m.
Senior Dances Call center for times.
Men's Club
Guys, this is exclusively for you. Come meet and greet each other. Exchange war adventures, learn about wills and trusts, talk about your families, discuss current news articles and whatever else you think. Of course, come ready to spin some "Tall Tales" and other things. It will be a great chance to visit and learn more about each other.'
Free Thursday 1-2:30 pm
Open ball
Youth 17 years and under play basketball Wednesday and Friday, 3-5 p.m. Free with high school identification or $3 per person.