Community calendar
Sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 1616 E. 18th, Kansas City. www.bbskc.org/stepup2014
May 15The Write Place Poetry Society:Adults 50 and older are invited to read their poetry or reflect upon the work of others. 3 p.m., Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant, Independence. 816-325-6200
Featuring folk musician Gerald Trimble. 12:10 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Road, Kansas City. Free
Movies in the Park:Featured movie is “Planes.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions will be sold. 8:30 p.m., Kenagy Park, 79th and Raytown Road, Raytown. 816-358-4100
May 16-17Geeks vs. Geeks:Robotics competition. Proceeds will be used to purchase robots, computers, science and math programs for area kids. 9 a.m., Kansas City Public Library’s Plaza Branch, 4801 Main, Kansas City. $550 team. 816-701-3491
Dress up pets for a parade, pet judging and prizes. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Waterfall Park, 4501 S. Bass Pro Drive, Independence. Free, with fees for microchipping and rabies shots. Parade participants should bring items for the animal shelter. 816-325-7370 or 816-719-3743 (for pet contest)
Kids Fishing Derby:Kids 2-16 will fish from the shore or dock, prizes will be awarded for the biggest and smallest fish. 9:30 a.m., Legacy Park Lake, 901 N.E. Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit. Preregistration required. $2. 816-969-1500 or lsparks.net
Annual Lee’s Summit Annual Big Truck and Equipment Show:Young and old can climb into the driver’s seat of some the city’s biggest pieces of equipment, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 S.E. Green St. 816-969-1921
Babysitter Boot Camp: Second Annual Taste of Local:The event gives an opportunity to taste the delicious local food produced in the community and meet farmers and artisans. Activities include chair massages, local music and more. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Theis Park, 47th and Oak, Kansas City. Free
Kansas City CureSearch Walk:Children with cancer to be honored and remembered, 8 a.m., Community America Park, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. www.CureSearchWalk.org/KansasCity
May 20Living with Loss:Ongoing support group for those living with loss. 6-7:30 p.m., St. John’s Church, 6900 Ward Parkway, Kansas City. 816-822-2292
First Aid Course:Skills include management of bleeding, shocks, burns, dislocations fractures, splinting, head/neck injury and medical emergencies, 6-8:30 p.m., Gamber Center, 4 S.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit. Preregistration required. $24-$26. 816-969-1500 or lsparks.net
Potter’s Delight Adult Beginning Pottery Class:May 22Women of Color Leadership Conference:Keynote speaker Judy Smith, founder and president of Smith Company, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., UMKC Student Union, 5100 Cherry St., Kansas City. $25. 816-235-6704 or go.umkc.edu/womenofcolor
May 23Suicide Prevention Talking the First Prevention:May 25Symphony Showcase 2014:.
May 29White Elephant Bingo:Join friends for a game of bingo, bring awrapped gift, 12:15 p.m., The Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St., Independence. 816-325-6200
May 30Summer of Fun: June 1Guardian Angels Parish Festival:This story was originally published May 13, 2014 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Community calendar."