June 11
Suitcases for Kids: Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland volunteer network will be collecting gently used travel bags to help homeless families move from a variety of housing situations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Zona Rosa, SIKansasCityNorthland@soroptimist.net.
Annual Waldo Crawldo: The event has 10 stops along the Wornall corridor; visit your favorite drinking establishments; shuttle bus transportation will take you from stop to stop, 8 p.m. to midnight, Waldo area, $5 advance, $10, waldocrawldo.com.
The Dirty Duo: A 5K adventure run including obstacles and a mud pit, teams or individuals; all proceeds to benefit TNC community, a non-profit that provides support and care to adults with developmental disabilities, 8 a.m, Unity Village, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, GGilgour@tnccommunity.com.
Browne’s Irish Street Faire: Celebrate 129 years, with live music, dancers, food trucks, silent auction; bring lawn chairs, 3 to 11 p.m., 33rd Pennsylvania, Kansas City, $12 adavance, $15, 12 and under free. 816-561-0030.
June 13
William Boydston Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution: This month’s program will be The Many Flags of Our Nation, 7 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 N.E. Vivion Road, Kansas City. 816-734-9104.
June 15
Heart Saver CPR: For anyone who as a first responder may need to perform CPR in the workplace setting or those who need a course completion card; covers adult and child CPR and AED training, 5:30 to 9 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, first floor pavilion, 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, $35. nkch.org.
Northland Coalition Community Luncheon: Join in on planning programs and events to promote safer substance-abuse-free communities, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Maple Woods Campus, Human Services Building, 3100 NE 83rd St., Kansas City North. 816-877-0401 or karaw@tri-countymhs.org.
June 17
Sheffield Place Golf Tournament, Sign up for a day of golf; all proceeds to benefit Sheffield Place, a treatment and supportive-housing program for homeless mothers and their children, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Tiffany Greens Golf Course, 5900 NW Tiffany Spring Parkway, Kansas City, $125. www.sheffieldplace.org.
Incontinence and other Hush Pelvic Issues: Doctor Ian Rosbrugh opens the door for a frank discussion on the causes, cures and controversies surrounding these and other pelvic issues; lunch will be provided, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Kansas City YMCA, 1999 Iron St., North Kansas City, free. nkch.org/lunch.
June 20
Be Your Own Medical Advocate: Learn how to navigate the healthcare system, reduce your anxiety and become more empowered to get what you need to get from your healthcare provider, 5:30 to 7 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, first-floor pavilion, Burlington room, 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, 913-574-0900 or GildasClubKC.org.
June 21
Make Music: Bluegrass music on the square; many musicians have been invited to bring back memories through their years, 1 to 4 p.m., Clay County Museum & Historical Society, 14 N. Main St., Liberty.
June 25
22nd Mud Mania Mud Volleyball Fundraiser: Double elimination tournament designed to raise community awareness of youth with vision’s efforts to reduce alcohol and drug abuse in the community, 9 a.m., Kelsey Short Area #4, Smithville Lake, 17201 Paradesian St., Smithville, $10 advance, $15, 816-877-0496 or kelseyp@tri-countymhs.org.
Swap & Shop: Clean out your closets and make some extra cash for the summer; the space is free, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, North Oak Trafficway and Antioch, Kansas City, 816-453-2545.
Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com
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