The Platte County Commission meets at 2 p.m. each Thursday at the
Administration
Building
in
Platte
City
.
North Platte
20-year
Reunion
. The North Platte Class of 1988 will host its 20-year reunion May 10. For details, send an e-mail to andycherylleaker@hotmail.com.
West Platte 20-year
Reunion
. The West Platte Class of 1988 will host its 20-year reunion June 21 in Weston. Classmates can visit the Web site at wpclassof88.com to update their contact information and for more information about the reunion. Classmates may also contact Kelli (Moppin) Payne at (515) 228-3007 or payne4@huxcomm.net or Meghan (Warder) Lowry at (770) 487-0980 or meghanlowry.bellsouth.net.
Basketball Camps. The
Platte
County
fourth and fifth grade girls basketball camp will be from 3-4:30 p.m. May 21-23 in the north gym at
Platte
County
High School
. The cost is $35 and all campers will receive a T-shirt. The seventh and eighth grade girls basketball camp will be from 9-11 a.m. June 16-18 in the north gym at
Platte
County
High School
. The cost is $35 and all campers will receive a T-shirt. The high school girls basketball camp will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 16-19 in the north gym at
Platte
County
High School
.
Pantry Drive. Hillcrest Traditional Housing is currently holding a “birthday closet” drive for May. Toys, books and fun items that parents can give their children as birthday gifts are needed. The kitchen and the bedroom are the focus for the June drive. For more info, contact Mindy Davis at mdavis@crn.org or call the office at 587-9037.
Circus. The Platte City Lions Club is sponsoring the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus May 7 in front of the
Northland
Career
Center
on
Branch Street
. The circus will have a big top raising event at 10 a.m., followed by an exotic animal show. Show times are 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The advance ticket cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the Wells Bank locations in
Platte
City
. For more info, contact the Lions Club or visit cmcircus.com.
Edgerton BOA Meeting. The Edgerton Board of Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. May 8 at city halll in Edgerton.
Park Hill BOE Meeting. The Board of Education for the
Park
Hill
School District
will meet for a work session at 7 p.m. May 8 at the
Education
Center
at
7703 NW Barry Road
.
Spring Concert. The
Platte
County
High School
instrumental music department will present its annual spring concert at 7 p.m. May 8 in the
Wilson
Center
for the Performing Arts in
Platte
City
. The concert, entitled Passports and Pastimes, will be the final performance for 22 graduating seniors.
Kids Night Out. A kids night out event featuring groovy tie-dye days for ages 2-11 will be held from 6-10 p.m. May 9 at the Platte County Community Center South in
Parkville
. The cost is $15 for YMCA members and $25 for guests. To register, call 505-9932 or visit kansascitymca.org.
North Platte
20-year
Reunion
. The North Platte Class of 1988 will host its 20-year reunion May 10. For details, send an e-mail to andycherylleaker@hotmail.com.
Kids Night Out. A kids night out event featuring a trip to the carnival for ages 2-11 will be held from 5-9 p.m. May 10 at the Platte County Community Center North in
Platte
City
. The cost is $15 for YMCA members and $25 for guests. To register, call 858-0114 or visit kansascitymca.org.
Concert. Gordon Jensen will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. May 10 at the
First
Baptist
Church
in
Platte
City
.
Pancake Breafast. Cub Scout Pack 248 of Platte City will hold a pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. May 10 at the
United
Methodist
Church
in
Platte
City
. The cost is $5 per person with children five and under admitted free.
American Girl Tea. Ages six and up are invited to share a cup of tea and learn about American Girls at 2 p.m. May 10 at the Edgerton branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library System. Registration is required. For more info, see mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 790-3569.
Dearborn
BOA Meeting. The Dearborn Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. May 12 at
Dearborn
City Hall
.
Weston BOA Meeting. The Weston Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. May 12 at
Weston
City Hall
.
Cash Flow for Kids. Children age 6-12 are invited to learn how to manage their finances at 2 p.m. May 12 at the
Parkville
branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library System. Registration is required. For more info, see mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 741-4721.
Platte
City
BOA Meeting. The Platte City Board of Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. May 13 at city hall.
A.A.R.P. Meeting. The Platte County A.A.R.P. chapter 1390 meeting will meet at noon May 13 at
Platte
Woods
Methodist
Church
in
Kansas City
. There will be a catered lunch at a cost of $7. All persons 50 and older are welcome. A program will be presented by Andy Bryan, who sings and plays the piano. Reservations are needed by May 10 and can be made by calling 587-0124.
Petting Zoo. All ages are invited to the Stable T. Farms petting zoo from 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 13 at the
Parkville
branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library. Registration is required. For more info, see mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 741-4721.
PCRSD Ribbon Cutting. The Platte County Regional Sewer District will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. May 14 at the newly expanded Brush Creek treatment facility.
R-3 Retirement Reception and Employee Recognition. The Platte County R-3 School District will host a retirement reception and employee recognition event with a reception from 4-6 p.m. and special presentations at 5 p.m. May 15 in the high school foyer and
Wilson
Center
for the Performing Arts. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and presentations made to recognize Terry Hart, Lori Hall, Jessie Hart, Donna Hulett, Judy Longworth, Chip Sherman, Nancy Cullen, Joanne Hamilton, Dennis Hendren, Dan Jeffrey, Marty Pope and Susan Shier.
Middle School Dance. The Northland Stars dance/acro team will sponsor a dance for middle school students from 7-10 p.m. May 16 at the
Platte
City
Civic
Center
. Admission is $5 and concessions will be available. For more info, call 858-5297.
Dearborn
Cleanup. There will be a citywide cleanup in
Dearborn
from 8-12:30 p.m. May 17. No tires or paint will be accepted, but batteries are okay.
Missouri
Mudslingers. The Missouri Mudslingers will hold a mudathon at 12:30 p.m. May 17 at the Dearborn Foxhunt Grounds. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon and the cost for drivers is $20 per class. General admission is $10 for adults and children 10 and under get in free with an adult. Lawn chairs are suggested as there will be limited seating available. For more info, call 450-3505 or 450-3471 or e-mail jerryjolly@earthlink.net.
Hillcrest Walk for Homeless. Hillcrest Ministries of
Platte
County
will host its annual 5k walk for the homeless May 17 at the
Zona Rosa Town Square
. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. Participants can also register online at hillcrestministries.org.
PCR-3 R.O.C.K. Celebration. The second annual Pirates R.O.C.K. celebration will be held May 17 at Pirates Stadium in
Platte
City
. Following is the tentative schedule: 3 p.m. — set-up for booths, etc; 5 p.m. — stadium opens and food will begin being served; 5:30-6 p.m. — program including student recognition and unveiling of the new Pirates R.O.C.K. mascot; 6-8 p.m. — games, booths, food, music and more. For more info, contact Tina Zubeck at 858-5420 or zubeckt@pcriii.k12.mo.us.
Danley Field Dedication. The
Platte
County
Parks
and Recreation Department will dedicate the premier baseball field at
Platte
Ridge
Park
north of
Platte
City
with a special first pitch ceremony at 11 a.m. May 17. The Platte County Commission officially dedicated the Bryan J. Danley Championship Field Jan. 24 and the ceremony will mark the beginning of the 2008 baseball and softball season at
Platte
Ridge
Park
. Danley was a longtime Northland community and youth sports coach who passed away suddenly in 2003. All citizens are invited to attend.
Equipping Caregivers Meeting. Penny Shaffer, R.N., M.A., specialist in mental health and aging with Tri-County Mental Health Older Adult Services will be the guest speaker for the Equipping Caregivers meeting at 2 p.m. May 20 at
14040 S. 4th Street
,
Platte
City
. For more info, contact Joy George at 858-2626.
North Platte
BOE Meeting. The North Platte Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 21 in the superintendent’s office in
Dearborn
.
West Platte
BOE Meeting. The West Platte Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. May 21 in the high school cafeteria in Weston.
Tracy
BOA Meeting. The City of
Tracy Board
of Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. May 21 at city hall.
Northland Coalition Luncheon. The Northland Coalition community luncheon meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21 in the Human Services building on the Maple Woods campus. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 877-0401. For more info, visit northlandcoalition.com.
Face Painting. A face painting program will be held at 2 p.m. May 21 at the Camden Point branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library. Registration is required. For more info, see mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 280-3384.
Dino O’Dell Reading Program. An interactive musical journey for children age 3-9 will be held at 1 p.m. May 22 at the
Platte
City
branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library. Registration is required. For more info, see mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 858-2322. This show will also be held at 4 p.m. May 22 at the
Dearborn
branch.
Dinner and a Movie for Girls. A girls night out event for ages 2-11 will be held from 6-10 p.m. May 23 at the Platte County Community Center South in
Parkville
. The cost is $15 for YMCA members and $25 for guests. To register, call 505-9932 or visit the Web site at kansascitymca.org.
Science Fiction Convention. ConQuesT 39, the 39th annual convention, will be held May 23-25 at the Kansas City Airport Hilton with a wide variety of activities. For more info, visit the Web site at conquestkc.org.
Gower/East Buchanan Alumni Banquet. A banquet for alumni will be held May 24 with registration at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the
East
Buchanan
High School
in Gower. For reservations, call Gertrude Jackson at (816) 424-3037, Evelyn Spires at (816) 539-2501 or Joyce Hunt at (816) 253-9762 by May 16. Dues are $5 and dinner is $11.
P
arkville
Acoustic Music Series. The Main Street Parkville Association and the festival planning committee will hold the Parkville Acoustic Festival Series from 1-6 p.m. May 24, July 19 and Sept. 13 at
English
Landing
Park
in downtown
Parkville
. Admission to the festival will be $10 with children 12 and under free. For more info, call 505-2227.
Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast. The Platte City Lions Club will hold its fifth annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Lions Club Hall across the street from the
Platte
City
Cemetery
.
Platte
City
BOA Meeting. The Platte City Board of Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. May 27 at city hall.
Platte
Valley
All-School
Reunion
. Anyone who attended the one-room
Platte
Valley
School
is invited to attend a reunion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 25 at the
Weston
Bend
State Park
. For more info, call 858-2745.
Splash at the YMCA. The YMCA Splash program will help people of all ages learn basic swimming skills and water safety practices with a 30-minute lesson each day May 27-30. Morning and evening sessions are available at both the Platte County Community Center North in
Platte
City
and the south community center in
Parkville
. For more info, call 858-0114 in
Platte
City
or 505-9932 in
Parkville
or visit the Web site at kansascitymca.org.
Funky Mama Performance. Rockin’ mom Krista “Funky Mama” Eyler will present an interactive music program at 1 p.m. May 29 at the
Platte
City
branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library System. Registration is required. For more info, see mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 858-2322.
Edgerton
City
Wide Garage Sale. The Edgerton citywide garage sale will be held May 31. To be included on the map, call Myrna Weese at 790-3417. The cost is $5 and proceeds will benefit the Pioneer Days Festival.
C
amden
Point Pancake Breakfast. The Camden Point Freedom Festival committee will hold a fundraising pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. May 31 at the Camden Point community building. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. For more info about the festival, visit the Web site at camdenpointfreedomfestival.20fr.com.
Rotary Club Golf Tournament. The KCI Rotary Club will hold its annual scholarship golf tournament June 2 at the National II Golf Club. The tournament is limited to 240 players as a four-person team scramble. Individual fees are $150 per person. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start. There will be many sponsorship opportunities. For more info, call Rick Simon at (816) 221-9700 or Louise Welborn at (816) 651-1337.
Pet Suitcase. The Pet Suitcase, a program that teaches children pet care, will be presented at 2 p-p.m. June 4 at the Camden Point branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library. Registration is required. For more info, see mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 280-3384.
Pirates for Dummies. Children of all ages are invited to this interactive program about pirates at 10 a.m. June 5 at the Edgerton branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library. Registration is required. For more info, see mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 790-3569.
