Dan Kelly 660-723-1953 </p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Benefits</span></strong></p><p><strong>SCOPES FOR HOPE: </strong>Dinner, auctions and entertainment by medical professionals. Sponsored by Jackson County Free Health Clinic. 6-10 p.m. Nov. 6, Sheraton Kansas City Sports Complex, 9103 E. 39th. $100. <a href="http://www.jcfhc.org">www.jcfhc.org</a> (816-404-6455)</p><p><strong>WINE FESTIVAL: </strong>Benefits Mothers Outraged at Molesters; receive Happy Hour signature wine glass with your donation. 4-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Happy Hour, 19341 E. U.S. 40, Independence. <a href="http://www.HappyHourInc.com">www.HappyHourInc.com</a> (816-795-5335)</p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Workshops</span></strong></p><p><strong>VESPER HALL CLASSES: </strong>Managing Your Retirement (9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 4), Stepping Stones (6-7 p.m. Nov. 5), various two-day computer classes starting Nov. 10, 400 N.W. Vesper, Blue Springs. Free-$35. Registration required. <a href="http://www.bluespringsgov.com">www.bluespringsgov.com</a> (816-228-0181)</p><p><strong>THE ABCS OF HELPING CHILDREN LEARN NEW BEHAVIORS: </strong>6-8 p.m. Nov. 5, University of Missouri Extension Center, 1106 W. Main, Blue Springs. $18. extension.missouri.edu/Jackson/ (816-252-5051)</p><p><strong>EXPERIENCING MANDALA: </strong>Includes creating mandalas (circles) and writing, with discussion following. Sponsored by K.C. Friends of Jung. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th. $55-$70. <a href="http://www.kcjung.org">www.kcjung.org</a> (816-241-5148 or 913-384-7339)</p><p><strong>SOLAR HOME SEMINAR: </strong>Demonstration of energy/conservation and solar-building practices held in Harrisonville home. Noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Reservations by Nov. 7. (816-884-4402)</p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Organizations</span></strong></p><p><strong>GREATER KANSAS CITY HERB STUDY GROUP: </strong>Garden art. Noon Nov. 4, Loose Park, Garden Center Building, 5200 Wornall. (816-822-1515)</p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Community events</span></strong></p><p><strong>WORLD CULTURES DAY: </strong>International fair featuring displays, food samples and music. 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Rockhurst University, Massman Hall, Rock Room, 1100 Rockhurst. <a href="http://www.rockhurst.edu">www.rockhurst.edu</a> (816-501-4151)</p><p><strong>COMPLIMENTARY SKATING: </strong>Free skating, bagels and coffee for early birds on rink&rsquo;s opening day. 6-9 a.m. Nov. 6, Crown Center Ice Terrace, 2450 Grand. <a href="http://www.crowncenter.com">www.crowncenter.com</a> (816-274-8411)</p><p><strong>YARD SALE AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR: </strong>9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2329 Flora. Early-bird sale, 8-9 a.m., $5. (816-560-4848)</p><p><strong>OPEN HOUSE: </strong>10 a.m.-noon Nov. 7, Kansas City Academy, 7933 Main. <a href="http://www.kcacademy.org">www.kcacademy.org</a> (816-444-5225)</p><p><strong>KC&rsquo;S ORIGINAL ART FLEA MARKET: </strong>Local artisans sell wares priced $1-$50. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7, ArtsTech Center, Allen Markings Building, 1522 Holmes, Second Floor. <a href="http://www.artfleakc.com">www.artfleakc.com</a> (816-461-0201)</p><p><strong>FALL SOUP AND CRAFTS FUNDRAISER: </strong>Soup, cornbread, beverage and pie. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7-8, Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th, Raytown. $2.50-$5. (816-358-7423 or 816-734-5137)</p><p><strong>SALLY RIDE SCIENCE FESTIVAL: </strong>Workshops, booths and more. 12:30-4:15 p.m. Nov. 8, UMKC, 5000 Holmes. $15. Registration required. <a href="http://www.sallyridescience.com/festivals/09umkc1108">www.sallyridescience.com/festivals/09umkc1108</a> (800-561-5161)</p><p><strong>NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM: </strong>Civil War Lecture: &ldquo;War on the Border II (Missouri 1861-1883) Yes, 1883!&rdquo; 7 p.m. Nov. 10. 318 W. Pacific, Independence. Regular admission $3-$5. <a href="http://www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org">www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org</a> (816-325-7575)</p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Exhibits, performances</span></strong></p><p><strong>&ldquo;HONK!&rdquo;: </strong>Musical comedy by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. 7 p.m. Nov. 5-7, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Belton High School, 107 Pirate Parkway, Belton. $6-$7. (816-348-2721)</p><p><strong>CELEBRATE THE ARTS: </strong>Annual showcase of 30 member organizations. Sponsored by Cultural Arts Coalition of Eastern Jackson County. 7 p.m. Nov. 6, Longview Mansion, 3361 S.W. Longview, Lee&rsquo;s Summit. $15-$25. <a href="http://www.cac-ejc.org">www.cac-ejc.org</a> (816-694-8813)</p><p><strong>&ldquo;ACCIDENTAL ARMY: THE AMAZING TRUE STORY OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK LEGION&rdquo;: </strong>Free showing of documentary. 1 p.m. Nov. 7, National World War One Museum, J.C. Nichols Auditorium, 100 W. 26th. <a href="http://www.theworldwar.org">www.theworldwar.org</a> (816-784-1918)