Springtime events, community gatherings in the Kansas City metro area
June 22
Summer Bash Fundraiser: Music and food, featuring Paradize band and DJ Bobby C, tickets include dinner, raffles and auctions, proceeds to benefit Fiesta Hispana, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Guardian Angels, 4232 Mercier St., Kansas City, $15 advance, $20, 913-927-2466, 816-807-9866.
Third Annual Horseshoe Tournament: Day of fun includes a T-shirt, trophy, first and second place along with concession stand, proceeds to benefit the I Am Dom Foundation, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jarboe Park, 1150 W. 17th., Kansas City.
Pie Making Demonstration At the Farmhouse: Using the 1920s style wood burning cook stove, instructor will highlight crust and filling, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hart DeCaeny Farmhouse, 11501 W. 57th St., free with museum admission, 913-248-2360.
June 22-23
Fiesta Filipina: A showcase of food, dance music and games, join in for the commemoration of the Philippines Independence Day, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Filipino Cultural Center, 9810 W. 79th St., Overland Park, 913-735-3269.
June 26
Test Drive a School Bus Hiring Event: Come to the first student job fair to test drive a school bus, Olathe School district, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Indian Trail Middle School, 1440 E. 151 St., Olathe, 913-269-1041 or darlene.davis@firstgroup.com.
Jammin on the Green with the Kansas City Ukesters: Annual concert will present renditions of popular music of the 1920s played by the instrument of that era, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Shawnee Town, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, free.
Free for all Yoga: Participants are asked to bring your own yoga mat and water, instructor Kim Derry will get the class started, 9:30 a.m, The Square, 100 East Main, Smithville, kgb_destiny@hotmail.com.
June 28
Parked: Food trucks, fireworks, music, bring your blanket or lawn chairs to listen to the music, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Stump Park, 4751 Woodland Drive, Shawnee, cityofshawnee.org.
June 29
Kansas City, Kansas, Street Blues Festival: Celebrate the rich history of Kansas City’s blues and jazz heritage, a variety of booths, music, bring chairs, blankets, 1:45 to 11 p.m., Lavender’s Circle L Ranch 39 24 N. 49th Drive, Kansas City, Kansas, $10 advance, $15, 913-991-3451 or www.kcblues.com.
June 29-30
Kansas City Market for Makers: Stuff your free tote with items from small makers from around the region, food trucks, music and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Studio Dan Meiners, 2500 West Pennway St., Kansas City, $7.
July 4
Lenexa’s Community Days Parade: Enjoy an old fashion parade
July 13
KC Taco Fest: $2 tacos, cerveza, margarita, tequila and live music, competition among participating food vendor to determine the best tacos, 3 to 10 p.m., Crossroads KC, 417 E. 18th St., Kansas City, crossroadskc.com.
Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com