around the region

July 2002
The Metropolitain Youth Choir raise their voices and their flags to celebrate the renewal of The Liberty Memorial. The memorial and museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission for those 12 and over is $4 for the museum or $2 for access to the observation deck. Call 816.784.1918 for more information.



Kansas City Wizards Home Games
Thur., July 4, 7:00 p.m. vs. D.C. United
Sat., July 6, 7:00 p.m. vs. Dallas		 Wed., July 24, 7:00 p.m. vs. MetroStars
Sat., July 27, 7:00 p.m. vs. San Jose
Kansas City Royals Home Games

Thur., July 11, 7:05 p.m., vs. Anaheim
Fri., July 12, 7:05 p.m., vs. Anaheim
Sat., July 13, 6:05 p.m., vs. Anaheim
Sun., July 14, 1:05 p.m., vs. Anaheim
Mon., July 15, 7:05 p.m., vs. Texas
Tue., July 16, 7:05 p.m., vs. Texas
Wed., July 17, 7:05 p.m., vs. White Sox

 Thu., July 18, 1:05 p.m., vs. White Sox
Fri., July 19, 7:05 p.m., vs. Cleveland
Sat., July 20, 6:05 p.m., vs. Cleveland
Sun., July 21, 1:05 p.m. vs. Cleveland
Mon., July 29, 7:05 p.m. vs. Toronto
Tue., July 30, 7:05 p.m. vs. Toronto
Wed., July 31, 7:05 p.m. vs. Toronto

 

July 4-6 • Thursday.-Saturday
45th Annual Kansas City Jaycees Pro Rodeo • The largest annual fundraiser for the Jaycees runs from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. The rodeo and Wild West Extravaganza at Benjamin Ranch includes free parking and a fireworks display on the 4th. Call 816.761.5055 for more info.

July 6 • Saturday
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 • At the Kansas Speedway. Won by rookie Ricky Hendrick last year. Call 913.328.7223 for info on the race, qualifying and fan walk.

July 7 • Sunday
Indy Racing Infiniti Pro Series • The first-ever event for this new open-wheel series is held at the Kansas Speedway. Call 913.328.7223 for more info on the race and the fan walk.

Indy Racing League Ameristar Casino Indy 200 • This event of the Indy Racing League was won by Eddie Cheever Jr. last year at the Kansas Speedway, with the series champion, Sam Hornish Jr., a close second. Call 913.328.7223 for information.

July 10 • Wednesday
KCK Area Chamber of Commerce • The annual golf tournament will be held at Painted Hills Golf Course. Tee off at 7:30 a.m. Call 913.371.3070.

Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce • The 11th annual golf tournament will be held at Tiffany Greens Golf Course. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. with the shotgun tee-off at 1 p.m. Call 816.455.9911 for more info.

July 12-14 o Friday-Sunday
Cajun Concert in Hermann, Mo. • Stone Hill Winery holds its 13th annual Cajun Concert on the Hill. Live music, cajun food and dancing from 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., 1 to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Call 800.909.9463.

July 13-14 • Saturday-Sunday
Farm Heritage Days • The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame holds its annual benefit auction on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 913.721.1075.

July 15 • Monday
Fifth Annual Spofford Scramble • The golf tournament will be held at the Oakwood Country Club. Registration is at 8 a.m. with tee-off at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Spofford. Call Deb Johnson at 816.508.3410 for more info.

July 18 • Thursday
The Arthritis Foundation’s Crowning Evening • This is the 21st year for the Arthritis Foundation’s Crowning Evening with the Royals. Dinner, live and silent auctions and a chance to meet the players will follow directly after the Chicago White Sox game at 1:05 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Western Missouri/Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Call 816.753.2220.

July 19 • Friday
Volunteer Center of Johnson County • The "Volunteer of the Year" will be honored at the Ritz Charles, 6-9 p.m. Call 913.341.1792.

July 20 • Saturday
Executive Women’s Golf Association, KC Chapter • Office Depot Chapter Champion-ship and Fun Scramble at the Ironhorse Golf Club, 7 a.m..

July 24-27 • Wednesday-Saturday
139th Platte County Fair • The oldest continuously running fair west of the Mississippi starts at 5 p.m. Wed-Fri. and 11 a.m. on Sat. Carnival, live music, melodrama and more. Call 816.431.3247 for more info.

July 27 • Saturday
Domestic Violence Network • "Hangin’ out with DVN" will be held at Aristocrat Motors. Food samplings, cocktails and live jazz at 7 p.m. Call 816.468.8223 for more info.

7th Annual Cancer Action Grand Prix Race • Chosen by the Mid America Running Association as a 2002 Grand Prix Series Event, the 5K run will be held at the General Motors Fairfax plant at 7:30 a.m. Late registration at 6 a.m. Participants may collect pledges for the agency, prizes for the most pledges raised will be awarded after the run. Call 913.321.8880 for more information.

July 28th • Sunday
Breaking the Cycle Biker Ride • The 100 mile Poker Run benefits Newhouse, starting at 9 a.m. at the Harley Davidson Plant. Call 816.474.6446.

July 29 • Monday
9th Annual Otis Taylor Celebrity Golf Tournament • Benefiting the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Greater KC, the tournament is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and The Morgan Family Foundation. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with tee-off at noon at the Oakwood Country Club. Awards dinner and prizes to follow. Call Bob Kelly at 816.361.5973 x157 for more information.

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