around the region





Kansas City Royals Home Games
Tue., May 1, Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
Wed., May 2, Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
Thur., May 3, Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.
Fri., May 4, Minnesota, 7:05 p.m.
Sat., May 5, Minnesota, 7:05 p.m.
Sun., May 6, Minnesota, 1:05 p.m.
Tue., May 15, Tampa Bay, 7:05 p.m.
Wed., May 16, Tampa Bay, 7:05 p.m.
Thur., May 17, Tampa Bay, 7:05 p.m.
Fri., May 18, Boston, 7:05 p.m.
Sat., May 19, Boston, 7:05 p.m.
Sun., May 20, Boston, 1:05 p.m.
Tue., May 22, Oakland, 7:05 p.m.
Wed., May 23, Oakland, 7:05 p.m.
Fri., May 25, Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Sat., May 26, Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Sun., May 27, Seattle, 1:05 p.m.
Mon., May 28, Seattle, 1:05 p.m.

4 · FRIDAY
2001 MOCSA Community Luncheon
Muehlebach Tower - Kansas City Marriott Downtown. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Annual community luncheon hosted by the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault. Featured speaker is Kerry Kennedy Cuomo. $40 per person. Please call 816.931.4527 for more information.

5 · SATURDAY
"A Night of Hope: Auction for ALS"
Doubletree Hotel-Overland Park. 5:30 p.m. Join Leslie and George Brett and Lynda and Ed Connolly for auction and sit-down dinner presented by the ALS Association - Keith Worthington Chapter. Island attire. Please call 913.648.2062 for more information.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society "Black Tie Ball"
Muehlebach Tower - Kansas City Marriott Downtown. 6:30 p.m. Dinner and auction. $300 per couple, $1,200 per table of eight. Please call 913.262.1515.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Mid America Chapter "MS Walk"
several locations around the metropolitan area. 8 a.m. Please call 913.432.3926 for more information.

Happy Birthday Mr. President
Historic Independence Square and other locations. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebration of Harry Truman's 117th birthday and Cinco de Mayo. $1 trolley tours and $1 admission to historic attractions, including the newly renovated Truman Presidential Museum and Library. The buck stops here. Please call 816.252.0608.

6 · SUNDAY
The Children's Place "A Day at Worlds of Fun"
Worlds of Fun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Includes a family picnic around noon at the Festhaus Tent. Ticket price to be determined. Please call 816.363.1898.

8 · TUESDAY
Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries Annual Awards Dinner
Westin-Crown Center Hotel. For more information, please call 816.842.7425.

9 · WEDNESDAY
Gillis "Spirit Awards - 20th Anniversary"
Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Includes awards presentation. $100 per person, $1,500 per table. Please call 816.508.3548.

10 · THURSDAY
"Tastevin" - Kansas Cancer Institute KU Medial Center
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Spring wine dinner featuring menu by Executive Chef Jennifer Maloney of Cafe Sebastienne. $100 per person. Please call 913.588.4732 for more information.

"Party at Barney"
Barney Allis Plaza. 5 - 8 p.m. A celebration of the Avenue of the Arts 2001. Food, live music and art. Free to public.

11 · FRIDAY
Park University "Founders Day Awards Banquet"
Fairmont at the Plaza. 6 - 9 p.m. Celebration of the retirement of Dr. Donald J. Breckon. Proceeds will establish the Donald Breckon Leadership Scholarship Fund. Ticket prices to be determined. For more information, please call 816.741.2000, ext. 6360.

12 · SATURDAY
Sunshine Center "Truman Health Run/Walk"
Sunshine Center. 9 a.m. 5K run/walk. $15 per person. Call 816.833.2088.

"Dinner with a Hero" Honoring Mothers as Heroes
The American Society of Lymphology Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Colonial Ballroom. 6 p.m. Honorary chairpersons Richard and Annette Bloch. Includes cocktails, dinner, awards and dancing. $50 per plate. Please call 800.355.6770 for more information.

14 · MONDAY
Catholic Charities of Kansas "19th Annual Golf Classic"
Lake Quivera Golf Club. Noon. $500 per person. Please call 913.621.5255, ext. 106.

Ozanam/The Plaza Rotary "Golf Classic"
Lakewood Oaks Golf Club. Tournament - time and price to be determined. Please call 816.508.3608.

19 · SATURDAY
National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri "Evening to Treasure"
Saks Fifth Avenue and Fairmont on the Plaza. 7 p.m. Trivia game followed by dinner and dancing. Black tie. $125 per person. Please call 913.262.1551.

Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS - "Dining by Design 2001"
Hale Arena. 6:30 p.m. A black-tie dinner, dance and auction. Includes a performance by Ron Megee's Late Night Theater. $150 per person. Please call 816.753.4332.

20 · SUNDAY
Brush Creek Corridor Architectural Tour - Nelson Gallery Society of Fellows
Meet at H&R Block Call Center, 4400 Blue Parkway. 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. 3.5-mile walking tour led by local architects. Stops include Stowers Institute, Kauffman Foundation, and Bruce Watkins Cultural Heritage Center. $10.00 per person. Please call 816.751.1286.

21 · MONDAY
Truman Medical Center East Auxiliary "TMC East Auxiliary Pro-Am Classic"
Fred Arbanas Golf Course. 7:30 a.m. Will feature pro and amateur teams from across the Midwest. $225 per person. Please call 816.373.4485, ext. 1681.

22 · TUESDAY
American Diabetes Association "Sprint/Jonathan Hayes Golf Tournament"
Loch Lloyd Country Club. For more information, please call 816.361.3361, ext. 6843.

23 · WEDNESDAY
At the Plate with the Royals
Level 1 Atrium stage at Crown Center. Noon to 1 p.m. Royals players will be on hand to answer questions and sign autographs. Please call 816.274.8444.

28 · MONDAY
Brain Injury Association "Amy Thompson Run to Daylight"
Loose Park Pavilion. 8 a.m. Choose from 8k run, 2.5-mile fun walk, or kiddie dash. $16, $20 and $25 per person. Please call 816.842.8607.

JUNE 8-10 · FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Corporate Woods Jazz Festival
Talent to include New Red Onion Jazz Babies and Ida MacBeth. For information, please call 913.676.1519. For more information, contact Chris Carroll at 913.676.1519.


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