Community calendar

For anyone age 15 and older. This is an American Heart Association-credentialed course for first responders, safety personnel, day-care providers, youth leaders. RSVP required. 7-9 p.m., Harris Park Community Center, 110 S.W. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit. $24-$26. 816-969-1500 or lsparks.net

Presentation by Ralph Monaco on General Order No. 11 and martial law in 1863 in Jackson County. 7 p.m., Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, Kansas City. 816-942-3581

Join Kansas City Council members John Sharp and Scott Taylor, who will discuss the city’s neighborhood and housing services department. 7:30 a.m., Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, Kansas City. Free. ann.ohare@sbcglobal.net

The annual event is a fundraiser for the Raymore-Peculiar High School Band. For girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. 6-9 p.m., Raymore-Peculiar High’s North building, 20501 S. School Road, Peculiar. $18 in advance per couple, $22 otherwise. 816-892-1314 or raypecbands.com

Proceeds will support programs at Lee’s Summit Social Services, 7-11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 2 N. Douglas, Lee’s Summit. 816-525-4357

Bird watchers of all ages count birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15 and 17; 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, Kansas City. Free. ann.ohare@sbcglobal.net

The group is facilitated by professional bereavement counselors and is open to anyone wanting to share their feelings about any loss they are experiencing. 6-7:30 p.m., St. John’s Church, 6900 Ward Parkway, Kansas City. 816-822-2292

An evening for the family in Candyland featuring a silent auction, games, prizes, entertainment and food. 5 p.m., The Barstow School, 11511 State Line, Kansas City. $15. www.barstowschool.org

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This story was originally published February 11, 2014 at 3:34 PM with the headline "Community calendar."