Community calendar

Feb. 28

South Waldo and Brookside Business Association Monthly Networking: Join friends and experience what is new at the library and learn what’s going on in the neighborhood, 8-9 a.m., Waldo Branch Library, 201 E. 75th St., Kansas City

Taco Night: Tacos, burritos and lots of good food, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. 40 Highway, Independence. $1-$3.50. 816-373-0221.

Annual Southtown After Hours Networking Event: 5-7 p.m., Alphapointe, 7501 Prospect Ave., Kansas City

Lecture Presentation: A look at civil rights in the technology era, 6 p.m., Urban TEC, 1601 E. 18th St., Kansas City. 816-822-7100

Newhouse “Wounds that Heal” Event: Raising awareness of teen dating violence, view artwork, poems and song submitted by area teens taking a stand against teen dating violence, 6-8 p.m., Leopold Gallery, 324 W. 63rd St., Kansas City, $10 donation, 816-474-6446 ext. 250 or www.NewhouseSheltor.org

March 1

Fish Fry: Breaded and battered fish also featuring fish tacos, proceeds to benefit Guardian Angels church, 5-7:30 a.m., Guardian Angels, 1310 Westport Rd., Kansas City, $7, 816-931-4351

March 2

Cabernet for a Cause: A wine-tasting and silent auction, proceeds to benefit KSDS Inc., a Kansas non-profit that trains guide, service and social dogs and give them free to those who are blind or have other disabilities or to professionals, Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire, Lawrence. $40. 785-325-2256 or http://ksds.org/donors/cabernet.html

14th Annual A Taste of Lee’s Summit: Featuring live and silent auctions, special entertainment and cuisine, proceeds to support excellence in education in our community, advance tickets required, 6 p.m., John Knox Village, 520 NW Murry Rd., Lee’s Summit, $60, 816-986-1015

13th Annual Indian Artifact Show: Authentic artifact identification and appraisals will be available, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Argentine Community Center, 2810 Metropolitan Ave., Kansas City, KS, free, 816-253-9310

March 6

The Greater Kansas City Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast: Guest Speaker Tony Severino, chairman of the physical education department and head football coach at Rockhurst High School, 7:30-9 a.m., Kansas City Convention Center, Grand Ballroom, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City. $50. 816-863-0992 or www.kccmpb.com

March 8

Westport Center for the Arts Theatre: “Darby O’Gill and the Little People,” 7:30 p.m., Westport Coffee House, 4010 Pennsylvania, Kansas City. $10

March 8-10

Greater Kansas International Auto Show: Evaluate the latest models, consult with certified Chrysler, Jeep, Ram or FIAT specialists, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Bartle Hal Convention Center, 301 West, Kansas City

March 9

The Greater Westport Antique Appraisal Fair & Craft Show: Professional appraisal on items such as books, clocks & watches, coins, pottery, sports items and more, no firearms please, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Guardian Angels Cafeteria Center, 4232 Mercer, Kansas City, $20 craft tables, $5-10 appraisals, 816-931-4351

March 11

Animal Wonders Spring Break Camp: Kids ages 5-12 can get up close and personal with live examples and learn about live animals, 9 a.m. – noon, Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit, 816-969-1500 or www.lsparks.net.

March 13

Newhouse Shelter Showdown: All you can enjoy Minsky’s pizza to eat and Boulevard beer while cheering on your favorite March Madness team, proceeds to benefit Newhouse Domestic Violence Shelter, 6-9 p.m., Boulevard Brewery, 2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, $25 advance, $30 door, 816-474-6446 ext. 224

March 14

Annual St. Pat’s Senior Ball: Live music, dancing and refreshments, featuring a live swing band, 1-3 p.m., Redemptorist/Cristo Rey Kansas City High School, 211 W. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, free, 816-561-7555

March 15

March Brown Bag Concert: Musicians Michael Fraser and Tenley Hansen pay tribute to Irish immigrants, 12:10 p.m., Westport Coffeehouse, 1700 Westport Road, Kansas City, free

March 16

Oldies/St Patrick’s Day Dance: Come out and dance to your favorite oldies, dress up for the costume contest win a great prize and you can also partake in the dance contest, raffles and food, proceeds to benefit the Hispanic Heritage Committee, $13 individuals, $25 couple dinner included, 816-225-6128