Keeping KC pets happy and healthy
Councilwoman Melissa Patterson Hazley (3rd District at Large) will sponsor a second Pawsitive Protection KC Community Vaccine & Pet Resource Day on Saturday, May 17 from 9 am to 12 pm at Swope Park.
The event is open to pet owners in Kansas City and will provide free vaccines, city licenses and microchips to the first 200 dogs and cats, along with additional free educational information to keep animals safe and healthy. Proof of residency is required. Vaccine packages are available for adult dogs and cats, puppies and kittens (under four months).
Enter the park off Gregory and look for directional signs to the event.
Pawsitive Protection is in partnership with the Pet Resource Center of Kansas City, Union Hill Animal Hospital and multiple City departments. For more information, email dj.yearwood@kcmo.org or call 816-513-6511.
Learn more at kcparks.org/event.
Armed Forces Day Leawood
Large, noisy and powerful, the Huey helicopter was an icon of the Vietnam War. A 1966 Huey that served thousands of troops overseas and survived damage from gunfire and explosives will be on display Saturday, May 17 at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Dr. Visitors are welcome to step inside the helicopter and chat with veterans.
There also will be a 1950s-era Korean War jeep and other military artifacts. The event is both a celebration of Armed Forces Day, which occurs every third Saturday in May, and a kickoff to raise funds for the new Leawood Veterans Memorial in the courtyard south of city hall.
The American Legion Band will play music beginning at 9:15 am, followed by the Leawood Color Guard. After a series of short talks, the band will resume playing until the event ends at 11 am. The Lions Club will provide water, coffee and donuts.
The Leawood Veterans Memorial will be funded entirely by private donations and will honor all those who have served, from Civil War homesteaders and WWII service members to those who have served in conflicts and missions since. Today, Leawood is home to nearly 1,500 veterans.
The Huey helicopter (#66-00970) is being brought by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 243. The Korean War-era jeep is being displayed by Jeff Barthol of the Kansas City Military Collectors Club. The event is free and open to the public. See more at leawoodveteransmemorial.org.
Martin City Whiskey Run 5K
If whiskey and running seem like an unlikely combination, have patience. This year’s race takes a morning loop through Martin City, suitable for running or walking. Race begins at 8 am on Sunday, May 18 at KC Running Company, 200 E. 135th Street. At the race start and end, participants have the option to sample whiskeys from area distilleries. All finishers are treated to a breakfast burrito and medal, with awards to the top runners by age group.
Registration cost is $31, with price increasing on May 16. Race t-shirts are available for additional cost. Learn more at MartinCity.org.
Dance along with Pinnacle Winds at May 18 concert
Kansas City’s professional concert band, Pinnacle Winds, will perform “Gotta Dance” on Sunday, May 18 from 2 to 3:30 pm at the First Church of the Nazarene, 11811 State Line Road.
The performance features songs by Gershwin, Rossini and more danceable favorites, along with music from Kansas City’s own Tim Brewer whose “Three River Scenes for Wind Ensemble” will feature local favorites the Doug Talley Jazz Quartet.
“It’s nice to have a reason to dance,” said conductor Dr. John C. Carmichael. “We all probably need to dance more, especially lately.”
This is the third performance in the band’s fifth season. Pinnace Winds formed in 2021 and is made up of 53 musicians.
Carmichael’s dream is to become the first full-time, non-military concert band in America in this century.
“These are very talented people. Many of them have put in their 10,000 hours, to quote Malcolm Gladwell’s Tipping Point,” said Carmichael. “Yet there are no jobs for wonderfully trained musicians.”Tickets for the May 18 concert are $20 for adults and $10 for students or seniors.
Learn more at www.pinnaclewinds.com.
