Community calendar

Feb. 6

Taco Buffet: All you care to enjoy, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. 40 Highway, Independence. $6. 816-373-0221

Raytown Police Citizen’s Academy: Classes instructed by the officers who do the work; see the inside of headquarters, dispatch, booking and detention, 5:45 p.m., Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Road, Kansas City. Free

Feb. 7

Senior Barn Players: Featuring “A Day in Gay Paree – Oo La La”, 1 p.m., Gamber Center, 4 S.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit. $5 for show, $10 for lunch and show. 816-969-1580

Feb. 8

Blue Springs Mother/Son Valentine Dance: Boys ages 4 and older and their mothers are invited to an evening of entertainment, DJ music, dancing and full-course dinner, 6 p.m., Vesper Hall, 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs. $20. 816-228-0137

Feb. 8-10

53rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels: Exhibits of custom cars and related products, hot rods, race cars, classic antique cars motorcycles and more, Friday noon-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Bartle Hall, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City. $17 adults, $5 children; advanced tickets at O’Reilly stores are $15 and $4. www.worldofwheels.com

Feb. 9

Breakfast Buffet: All you care to enjoy, 7:30-9 a.m., American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. 40 Highway, Independence. $5.50. 816-373-0221

St. Monica’s Catholic Church 5th Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser: Gumbo with shrimp, chicken, red beans and more, with entertainment by Cuzzins featuring James Whitney, 5-9 p.m., St Monica’s Catholic Church, 1616 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City. $20 individual or $35 a couple. Call Kim at 913-226-2085 or urendak@hotmail.com

Sacred Heart – Guadalupe Parish Valentine Dance Fundraiser: Music by Steele Road Band, burritos and gourmet burgers, 7-11 p.m., Sacred Heart Hall, 814 W. 26th Street, Kansas City. $15 individual, $25 couple. 816-842-6146

Feb. 11

Independence Garden Club Meeting: Lynn Souiler of the herb study group will bring the program herb for seniors, also a Valentine seed exchange, 6:30 p.m., Sermon Center, corner Truman and Noland Road, Independence. 816-373-1169 or www.independencegardenclub.com

Feb. 13

Raytown Police Citizen’s Academy: See the inside of headquarters, dispatch, booking and detention, 5:45 p.m., Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Road, Kansas City. Free

Feb. 15

No Class Day Camp: Kids ages 5-11 will enjoy a recreational, safe and fun environment, while parents are working, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Legacy Park Community Center, 901 N.E. Bluestem, Lee’s Summit. 816-969-1500 or www.camosummit.net