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A look at fests, events, exhibits in the Kansas City metro area

Celebrate the art, music and culture of Mexicoat The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art,
Celebrate the art, music and culture of Mexicoat The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, File photo

Oct. 19

Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat: The event is for kids, children ages 1 to 12, 6 to 9 p.m., Fun Run, 1919 Industrial Drive, Liberty.

Oct. 20

Annual Chili Supper: Stop by and enjoy a bowl of chili or chili dog plus dessert, proceeds to benefit the Men’s Club to furnish Alert Devices and help with expenses for members in need, 4 to 7 p.m., Longview Chapel Christina Church, 850 Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, $7 adults, $5 children. 816-537-8932.

Oct. 22- Nov. 14

Managing Your Pain: North Kansas City Hospital’s Jason Calder, a physical therapist, addresses pain management alternatives, Mondays 5 to 6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, first floor Pavilion, 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Kansas City, $15, nkch.org/Class.

Oct. 24 - Dec. 5

Living Well with a Chronic Condition: Join trained facilitators to help you live a quality life with the right support, 1 to 3:30 p.m., North Kansas City Hospital, 2700 Clay Edwards Drive, Professional Building, Suite 315, free, nkch.org.Class.

Oct. 27

Healthy Halloween Spooktacular: Participant are invited to come in costume, visit the freaky photo booth, play games, make creepy crafts and show off on the dance floor, 9 to 11 a.m., Roeland Park Community Center, 41850 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, 913-826-3161 or lisa.scharnak@jocogov.org.

Spooky Fun in Neverland: Bring the kids and enjoy a bounce house, hayride, balloon artist, face painting and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Macken Park, North Kansas City.

Haunting: Historical figures of Clay County, enjoy cider and donuts plus a guided tour with ghostly former residents including Jesse James his mother and wife, 6 to 8 p.m., 14 N. Main Liberty, $5.

Oct. 28

Unity Village Trunk or Treat: Bring the kids to enjoy a safe and friend. environment, games, hayrides, witches brew and photo area, lots of candy plus a fire truck, 3 to 5 p.m., Unity Village Chapel, 600 Unity Way, Unity Village.

AAUW Meeting: Women in politics guest speaker Jolie Justus, KC councilwomen, 2:30 p.m., North Kansas City Public Library, 2251 N. Howell St., North Kansas City, 86-679-8020.

Oct. 31

Discover Lawrence: Participants will take a guided tour about the history of the Jayhawks at the University of Kansas Booth Family Hall of Athletics, includes transportation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., meet at Antioch Park, Merriam, $27 resident, $30 other, 913-826-3030 or www.jcprd.com.

Trick or Treat Downtown: Bring the kids in costume and enjoy a safe and friendly evening, 5 to 7 p.m., Historic Downtown Liberty, 117B N. Main St. Liberty.

Nov. 2

Dia De Los Muertos: Enjoy music and dance performance view art and history exhibits including a full size alter, make a craft, taste traditional food and more, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan,

Nov. 3

Bingo Fundraiser: For Clay County Museum & Historical Society, one card per game per person, white elephant sale, refreshments and more, limited seating, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $20, Glenaire Clubhouse, 309 Smiley, Glenaire, Clay County.

Nov. 4

Day of the Dead Festival: Celebrate the art, music and culture of Mexico, see the special remembrance alters by others featuring, flowers, catrina figures and more, created by Mattie Rhodes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, St., Kansas City.

Nov. 8

Evening for Women Health Screening Event: Join in for an evening of health screenings, relaxation and wellness designed especially for women, include blood pressure check, bone density, breast cancer genetic risk assessment, injury screening, nutrition consultation, a light dinner and more, 6 or 6:30 p.m., Shawnee Mission Primary Care, 7501 Mission Road, Suite 103, Prairie Village, $20, 913-676-7777 ext. 2

Nov. 9-10

Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar: Start your holiday shopping by visiting the festively decorated 1930s clubhouse to find local artists and designers displaying jewelry and toys and more, Nov. 9, 1 to 8 p.m., Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Quivira, 100 Crescent Blvd., 913-481-6263 or facebook.com/lakequiviraholidaybazaar.

16th Annual Gift Gallery of Kansas City: A premier shopping event bringing together more than 40 vendors selling unique and upscale items, all proceeds to benefit local non profit children’s charities and scholarships, Nov. 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cure of Ars Chatholic School, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Preferential shopping night Nov. 9, $20, $5, giftgallerykc.com.

Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com

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