A look at fests, events, exhibits in the Kansas City metro area
Nov. 15
Lunch and Learn: Guardianship and conservatorship seminar for families, bring a sack lunch, 11:30 a.m., Platte County Resource Center, 11724 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, $10, www.moguardians.com.
Bunco Mania Fundraiser for Youth with Vision: High school leaders from the Clay, Platte and Ray counties supported by Tri-County Mental Health services will sponsor this event, novice and experienced players are invited, registrations deadline is Nov. 13, 7 to 9 p.m., Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes St., Kansas City, $20, 816-965-1018 or sherrim@tri-countymhs.org.
Nov. 16
Senior Expo: Health screening including blood pressure checks, balance testing, peripheral arterial disease screening, along with speakers addressing memory screening, dementia, home health and in-home care, prizes, refreshments and more, 9 a.m. to noon, Jewish Community Center, social hall, 5801 W. 115th St. Overland Park, free, 816-444-2060 or www.goldencircleresources.com.
Nov. 17
Holiday Come Alive at Union Station: A lighting ceremony, Quixotic performance, decorations, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City.
Fifth Latin American Night: A great experience of music and dances from Latin American culture, 5 to 8 p.m., Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, $15, 913-645-3575.
Suicide Awarness Survivors Support: The service will include guest speaker Stephanie Turner who is survivor of suicide, trauma, and abuse, there will be candle lighting and a slide show of loved ones lost to suicide, photos should be emailed by Nov. 15, 1 to 3 p.m., Shawnee Mission Medical Center, 9100 W. 74th Street, Shawnee Mission, joe.spiller68@gmail.com.
Nov. 21
The Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony: Join in for the lighting ceremony, remember to bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to Operation Toy Soldier, 6 to 10 p.m., Lee’s Summit Magic Tree, I-470 And View High Drive, Lee’s Summit.
Nov. 22
The 89th Annual Plaza Lighting Ceremony: The Elders will perform, 6 to 9 p.m., Country Club Plaza, 47th and Broadway, Kansas City.
Nov. 22 - Jan. 7
Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane: Watch, listen and enjoy a 38 minute holiday light show from the comfort of your car, tune in to 90.5 FM to hear the music, or you can park and come and go as you please, 5 to 11 p.m., Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, free.
Dec. 1
Winnetonka Craft Fair: Winter wonderland visit with Santa, 100 vendors filled with great gift ideas for all, pancake breakfast sponsored by the Boy Scouts, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Winnetonka High School, 5815 NE 48th St., Kansas City, 816-321-4640.
Breakfast with St. Nick: Children can visit and take one picture with Santa, includes breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., $10 children include picture, $6 adults, Strawberry Hill Museum & Cultural Center, 720 N. Fourth St., Kansas City, Kan., 913-371-3264.
Dec 1-2
Road to Bethlehem: Gather your family and begin you Christmas season with a drive by reminders of the season, see sheep, angels, wise men, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, 6 to 8 p.m., South Summit Christian Church, 1121 SW Hook Road, Lees Summit.
Dec. 2
Abdallah Christmas Carnival & Shay Fantasy Show: Includes Santa, the Blue racers, clowns and escorts, carnival, 1 to 3 p.m., Abdallah Shriners, 5300 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
Dec. 8
Battle Buddy Service Dogs Fundraiser: First partnership with a veteran charity for Battle Buddy service dogs of Kansas City, 3 to 8 p.m., Callsign Brewing, 1447 Gentry St. North Kansas City, $15 advance, $18, www. brownpapertickets.com.
Dec. 9
Christmas in Whoville: Enjoy cocoa and cookies with Santa along with a Whoville themed party, limited space, 4 to 8:30 p.m., AldersgateLife, 350 SW 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, 816-537-7233.
Dec. 12
Priest Holmes Roast & Toast: Join the all star athletes and local celebrities as they roast and toast honor member Priest Holmes, proceeds to benefit lupus, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Arrowhead Stadium, North Club, 1 Arrowhead Drive, Kansas City, 913-717-7746 or rbigus@lupusresearch.
Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com