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

The Plaza lights will glow again on Thanksgiving night.
The Plaza lights will glow again on Thanksgiving night. File photo

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

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