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Posted on Sun, May. 25, 2008 10:15 PM

The week ahead

Like the Chiefs? Looking for a chance to see the new Indiana Jones flick? Interested in supporting a good cause?

You’re in luck! The Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation will have “A Night With Dr. Jones” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at The Screenland Armour, 408 Armour Road in North Kansas City.

Smith will be joined by Pellom McDaniels as the masters of ceremonies. They’ll be joined by Carl Peterson, Kolby Smith, Jeff Webb, Will Franklin and Jamaal Charles.

The schedule is a cocktail hour, a presentation and auction and, finally, a screening of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”

Seating is limited, so call the foundation at 816-931-5855 to reserve your spot. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.thirdandlong.org .

WEDNESDAY

JIMMY CONRAD SHOW: Wizards player’s weekly radio show with host Sean Wheelock on WHB 810; 8-9 p.m.; McFadden’s in the Power & Light District downtown; www.kcwizards.com.

THURSDAY

CHIP IT FOR CHILDREN: fourth annual tournament with area high school players benefiting Children’s Mercy Cancer Center; 4 p.m.; Kansas City Country Club; call Catherine Ward at 913-226-8228 or Tommy Kennedy at 913-432-8329.

BEHIND THE STATS: live radio broadcast on 1160 AM with Matt Fulks and Dave O’Hara, former Royals pitcher Al Fitzmorris will be the guest; 6-7 p.m.; Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum, 323 Armour Road in North Kansas City; for more information call 816-421-0002 or visit www.BehindTheStatsRadio.com.

FRIDAY

ROYALS FOOD DRIVE: donate nonperishable food items before Royals’ game against Cleveland; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; royals.com.

BREAKFAST CLUB: The Friends of George Toma Breakfast Club welcomes all baseball fans to swap stories with former players, managers and coaches; every Friday, 9 a.m.; Bob Evans restaurant, Johnson Drive and Antioch in Merriam.

SATURDAY

WILLIE WILSON T-BONES CLASSIC: benefits Children’s Miracle Network, Wilson, Frank White, Amos Otis and others to appear; 2:30-4:30 p.m. (autographs), 6 p.m. (pregame and game); 913-328-2255 or www.tbonesbaseball.com.

ART OF PITCHING: discussion with former big-leaguers Dave Stewart and Ferguson Jenkins; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 1616 E. 18th St.; 816-221-1920 or nlbm.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FIRST DOWNS HUDDLE TIME: benefit for First Downs for Down Syndrome, with Chiefs players and cheerleaders; June 4, 6-9 p.m.; Big Sky Bar in the Power & Light District; fdfds.org or 913-722-2499.

GOLF BENEFIT: for Tony Gonzalez Foundation; June 9; Shoal Creek Golf Course; 816-223-1500 or c00581@chilis.com.

BRANDI CHASTAIN: youth soccer training from Chastain’s academy; June 26-29; Lee’s Summit West High School; for girls age 9 and older; www.elitecoaching.info or 816-820-2774.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: 15th annual Children’s Museum of Kansas City event; July 30, 8 a.m.; Sunflower Hills Golf Course, 12200 Riverview Road in Bonner Springs; www.kidmuzm.org or 913-287-8888.

To reach Bradford Doolittle, please send e-mail to bdoolittle@kcstar.com.

 

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