The Verse - Volume 16

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AAVSB open house continue

Community Corner - Help Needed and Upcoming Events

Benefits

TURN WINE INTO WATER CHARITY DINNER: Chefs from areas top restaurants donate time and food to prepare seven-course dinner; benefits victims of Hurricane Katrina through New Orleans Hospitality Workers Disaster Relief Fund. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Phillips ChopHouse, Hotel Phillips, 106 W. 12th. $200; seating limited and subject to availability. Call for reservations. (816-221-9292)

AN EVENING IN THE CITY: A NIGHT TO SEE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CCVI: Features Blind Boys of Alabama; benefits Children’ Center for Visually Impaired (CCVI). Cocktails, 6:30 p.m.; performance, 8 p.m. Sept. 30; Belger Arts Center. $150; standing room/Young Friends (35 and under), $65; sponsorships available. Seating limited to 250 for private performance; call for availability. (816-841-CCVI)

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION WALK TO CURE DIABETES: Two-mile walk, food, activities, entertainment, for all ages. Registration, 8 a.m.; walk begins, 9 a.m. Oct. 1, Truman Sports Complex, Parking Lot D. www.jdrf.org (816-472-7997)

Festivals and Events

RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: FESTIVAL OF FOOLES: Opening gate ceremonies, 9:45 a.m.; festival hours, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; continues weekends through Oct. 16. North of I-70 and Kansas 7, Bonner Springs, Kan. Rain or shine. kcrenfest.com (800-373-0357)

MISSOURI TOWN 1855 FALL FESTIVAL OF ARTS, CRAFTS AND MUSIC: Traditional artists and crafters, lost arts demonstrations, fine arts display, crafters, children’s crafts and games, old-fashioned activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2; Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park, east side of Lake Jacomo, Blue Springs. $7 per car or van. (816-503-4860)

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: Demonstrations, chocolate sculpture show, kid’s activities, vendors; benefits Friendship House/Catherine’s Place. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 1, Festival Plaza, Union Station, Pershing and Grand. $5; ages 5 and under, free. www.kansascitychocolatefestival.com

APPLEFEST: Folk art demonstrations and sales, garden market, live entertainment, parade, children’s activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 1; noon-5 p.m. Oct. 2; downtown Weston. Shuttle buses available from parking locations. .com (816-640-2909)

KEARNEY OKTOBERFEST: Music by Festhaus Musikanten, strolling accordion players; Blautaler Schuhplattler dancers, German bier by glass or stein, German dinner. 3-7 p.m. Oct. 2, Knights of Columbus Hall, 705 N. Jefferson, Kearney. $10, includes meal. (816-320-3716)

FALL CRUISIN’ OLDIES CLASSIC CAR SHOW: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 2, Dottie Mae’s Costume and Collectible Clothing, 8308 Wornall. Entry fee: donation of two white t-shirts for Victory Junction Gang Camp. Bring picnic lunch; 100 dash plaques for participants. www.dottiemaes.com (816-361-1505)

PEACE TUESDAYS: PICTURE PEACE: Discussion on article by Juana Alicia from book “Stop the Next War Now!” by founders of women’s peace organization CODE PINK; part of Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month. Noon Oct. 4, UMKC Women’s Center, 5120 Rockhill. Free; bring own lunch if desired. (86-235-1638)

KANSAS CITY YOUTH POLITICAL SUMMIT: Ages 15-35; meet local elected officials, political workshops and discussions. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7, Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway. Free. (816-721-7044)

AMERICAN ROYAL YOUTH HORSE SHOW: 8 a.m. Oct. 9, Hale Arena, American Royal Complex. Spectators, free. www.americanroyal.com (816-221-9800)

CAROLYN’S COUNTRY COUSINS PUMPKIN PATCH AND MARKET: 50-acre pumpkin patch, 1863 replica CP Huntington train, petting farm, Trike Track, Little Farmers playground, Liberty Bend Fort, Shops, children’s activities, live entertainment on weekends. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Located just south of Liberty, southeast of Missouri 291 and 210; 17607 N.E. 52nd. $6 admission; $3 for train ride; ages two and younger admitted/ride, free; free parking. wwwcarolynscountrycousins.com (816-781-9196)

FAULKNER’S PUMPKIN FARM: Family play area, hayrides, scarecrows, and pumpkins; Jim ’Mr. Stinky Feet’ Cosgrove concert, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Birthday celebration, Oct. 1-2; Wild Western Weekend, Oct. 8-9; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; closes Oct. 30. 10701 View High Drive. www.faulknerspumpkinfarm.com (816-763-4644)

KC PUMPKIN PATCH: U-Pick pumpkins, petting zoo, John Deere tricycle track, haunted barn, zip line, hay loft and horse swings, hay fort, pumpkin express train, hill slide, corn maze, hayride, pumpkin painting, Corn Crib play place, concessions, kiddie tractor pull. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday; closes Oct. 31, KC Pumpkin Patch, 29755 W. 191st, Gardner. Free-$5; military family half price. www.kcpumpkinpatch.com (913-484-6251)

LIBERTY CORN MAZE: Large and small mazes; theme, ’Racing at Kansas Speedway.’ 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Monday; through Oct. 31. 17607 N.E. 52nd, just south of Liberty, off Liberty Bend road, two miles south and east of the intersection of Missouri 210 and Missouri 291. $7-$9; Chiefs Daze at Maze, $2 off on Sundays with Chiefs apparel. www.libertycornmaze.com (816-781-9196)

SILVER STAR RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH AND FALL CELEBRATION: Pick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins, horse-drawn wagon rides, small lake fishing, refreshments. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays; weekends in October. (913-486-6063; 913-481-6026)