<span class="subhead">Harrisonville celebration planned</span></p><p>The Cass County Historical Society is planning a celebration of the founding of Harrisonville 175 years ago. The celebration will be during the Burnt District Festival Oct. 5-6. If you are a descendant of one of the founding fathers, please contact the office at 816-380-4396.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Grin & Bear It 5K</span></p><p>The Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation will host the third annual Grin & Bear It Run, a 5K run/walk, on Saturday, Oct. 6. The event is held in memory of Cara Roberts, a young wife and mother who passed away in 2008. Cara&#x2019;s nickname was "Care Bear," which is how the event got its name. Proceeds from the run/walk benefit the Patient Assistance Fund at Cass Regional. The run will begin at 8 a.m. on the north side of the Harrisonville square (100 block of East Pearl St.). Registration fees are $25 to $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. To register online, visit www.enter2run.com. A mail in registration form can also be downloaded from www.cassregional.org, or call 816-380-5888, Ext. 4810, to request a paper entry form or more information.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Fish fry and silent auction</span></p><p>The First Baptist Church of Peculiar will be hosting a fish fry and silent auction 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the church, located at 216 E. Broadway. Donations will be accepted toward the church&#x2019;s building fund. For more information, contact the church at 816-779-5512.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">PHHS 1972 reunion scheduled</span></p><p>The Pleasant Hill High School Class of 1972 is planning their 40th reunion for 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Hoot&#x2019;s Hollow at County Creek Golf Course. Classes of 1971 and 1973 are also invited. Cost is $20, and include dinner. Cash bar will be available. Reservations and payment due by Sept. 30. For more information, contact Tim and Susan Lowry, C/O T-n-T BBQ, 304 N. 7 Highway, Pleasant Hill, 64080, and/or calling 816-987-4198 or 816-289-6384.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">BHS 1977 reunion planned</span></p><p>The Belton High School class of 1977 will celebrate their 35th year class reunion Saturday, Oct. 6, at Frankie & Johnnie&#x2019;s in Belton. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. BHS classes of 1975 through 1979 are invited to attend, as well.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Animal vaccinations</span></p><p>HELP Humane is sponsoring a low cost vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 1-5 p.m. at Man&#x2019;s Best Friend located at 329 S. Mullen Rd. in Belton. Distemper & rabies vaccinations will be available for $30. No appointment is necessary. Bordatella and flea treatment will be available at additional charge. Micro-chipping also available for $25. Please bring cats in carriers and dogs must be on a leash. </p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Shrimp dinner</span></p><p>The VFW Men&#x2019;s Auxiliary Post 4409 of Harrisonville will be hosting a boiled shrimp dinner 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Cost is $12 for 1 pound of shrimp, $20 for all-you-can-eat shrimp, or $8.50 for pork roast. The dinner is open to the public. The shrimp dinner is held the first Saturday of every month.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Ducks Unlimited dinner</span></p><p>The annual Ducks Unlimited membership banquet will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Cass County Elks Lodge in Harrisonville. Ticket are $50 for couples, $35 for singles, and $15 for Greenwings. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m.For tickets or more information, contact Bill at 816-380-4111 or Phil at 816-250-2185. Tickets can also be purchased at Green Lamp Furniture.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Delbert Hammond benefit</span></p><p>There will be a car, truck, and bike show benefit in honor of Delbert Hammond Oct. 5-7 in East Lynne at the City Park. For more information, contact Derric Hammond at 816-258-0336. </p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Evening church services</span></p><p>Faith Baptist Church of Harrisonville, 23705 E. State Route 2, will begin offering evening worship services Sunday, Oct. 7. The hour-long evening services will begin at 6:30 p.m. The first series of messages will be looking at what the Bible teaches about &#x201C;Making Good Relationships, Even Better!&#x201D; For more information, call 816-884-5500 or visit their website at www.cometofaith.net.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Women's health clinics</span></p><p>The Women's Health Services Belton clinics will be held Oct. 9, 17, 23 and Nov. 7, 13, 15, 21, 27 and 29, at 119 Congress St., Belton. The Harrisonville clinic will be held Oct. 10, 24 and 28, at 200 N. Oakland St., Harrisonville. Participants must call for an appointment and cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 1-888-577-4640.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Preschool story time</span></p><p>Preschool storytime at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Library is in full swing through Wednesday, Nov. 28. Sessions are held at 11a.m. on both Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and include alphabet fun with stories, songs and crafts.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Toddler story time</span></p><p>The Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library will be hosting a toddler storytime on Wednesdays, from Oct. 10-Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. The storytime will include approximately 20 minutes of stories, music and finger plays for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Each child must bring a parent or caregiver. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Register by visiting the library, or by calling 81-884-3483.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">NARFE meeting</span></p><p>The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1012, will hold a luncheon meeting at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 12, in Holmes Hall, Foxwood Springs Living Center, 1500 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore. The optional lunch is $10. Ron Miller from Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kelly Brehmer from GEHA will present information relating to the 2013 insurance plans. Call Margaret Dixon at 816-322-9314 for reservations. Current and retired federal employees and the public are invited.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Boy Scout garage sale</span></p><p>Garden City's Boy Scout Troop 244 will hold its fourth semi-annual garage sale at the Garden City Community Building from 8 a.m-5 p.m. Friday, October 12, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, October 13. On Saturday, everything that can be stuffed in a sack can be purchased for $1 starting at 11 a.m. All money raised will help send boys to camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Camp next summer.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Silent auction</span></p><p>Garden City United Methodist Church will be hosting a silent auction and chili/soup dinner 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">VFW meeting</span></p><p>The VFW Post 4409 Harrisonville invites all members to attend their monthly meeting held the third Monday at 7 p.m. at the Post Headquarters, 1804 N. Commercial. The next regular is Monday, Oct. 15. For more information, call Larry Truman (816-518-3264 or emailntrbu89@yahoo.com).</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Teen library event</span></p><p>The Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Library will be hosting, "Dare to Read: For the fun of it," for teens, 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. There will be frightening food to eat, talk about creepy books, creepy crafts, and more! </p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">DAV meeting</span></p><p>The Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 67 of Butler invites all disabled veterans to attend their held monthly on the third Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Bates County Museum Next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 17, For more information, call Larry Truman (816-518-3264 or emailntrbu89@yahoo.com).</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Free computer classes</span></p><p>The Cass County Public Library is partnering with Metropolitan Community College to offer introductory computer classes at the Harrisonville branch. Class meet every other Thursdays. Classes are free, and no registration is required. Upcoming sessions will be held Thursday, Oct. 18 and Nov. 8, at 10 a.m.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Crafters needed</span></p><p>Belton High School&#x2019;s PTSA is seeking crafters for their annual Craft Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 20. The cost of a both is $30 for one booth, or $50 for two booths. Set-up will be Friday, Oct. 19. Please contact Debbie Rearick at 816-348-2703 to reserve a booth or for any questions.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Blaine Whitworth fundraiser</span></p><p>A fundraiser for Blaine Whitworth will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Eric&#x2019;s Rockin C Bar & Grill, 217 Main St., Garden City, for a &#x201C;Go Big Or Go Home Poker Tournament.&#x201D; iAll proceeds will be donated to the Blaine Whitworth UCM Scholarship Fund. There will be a $25.00 buy in and you must be 18 years old or older to play in the tournament. An all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet for $15 will be served. There will also be a raffle, T-shirts and wristbands for sale.</p><p>Preregistration will be available at Rockin C, if you are not able to travel until the event please let us know and we can direct you from there. For questions or to make donations, contact Jennifer Ross at 816-738-5940, Nicole Bailey at 816-217-3503, or Eric&#x2019;s at 816-773-2099.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Spooky campfire stories</span></p><p>The Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Library will be hosting a family program Monday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. Get comfy, enjoy s'mores, and listen as library staff and volunteers read classic spooky stories around the campfire. Stories aren't too scary, but parents are encouraged to preview the stories in advance for young or easily-scared children. A copy of the stories will be available at the service desk a week before the program.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Chili cook-off</span></p><p>The Peculiar Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their first People&#x2019;s Choice Chili Cook-Off at the Harvest Moon Festival Saturday, Oct. 27. Tasting will be 2-3 p.m., and an awards presentation at 3:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Chamber of Commerce annual scholarship and Boys and Girls State Sponsorship. Entry registration is required by Oct. 19.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Trunk-or-Treat</span></p><p>A Harrisonville-wide Trunk-or-Treat event will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 on the Historic Harrisonville Square. Participants of all ages are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes and enjoy Trick-or-Treating before dark. Admission is free, but all guests are encouraged to bring at least one can of food for the local food pantry. Parking is available in city lots south of Wall Street and east of the square.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Learn about goats, sheep</span></p><p>Jeff Yearington of the Lincoln University Small Farm Outreach Program will be at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, to share about how to keep goats and sheep happy and healthy.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Halloween festival</span></p><p>Golden Years, 2001 Jefferson Pkwy., Harrisonville, will be hosting a Halloween Harvest Festival 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The public is invited to join for a night of games, trick or treating, kettle corn, candy, prizes and caramel apples. For more information, call 816-380-4731.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Reduced-cost mammography screenings</span></p><p>Throughout October, Cass Regional Medical Center, 2800 E. Rock Haven Rd., Harrisonville, will be offering reduced-rate mammography screenings to help in the fight against breast cancer. For appointment times, including additional October hours, or to schedule an appointment, please call 816-380-5888, Ext. 7880. Women without insurance can call the number listed and inquire about the 'Show Me Healthy Women' program! </p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Holiday crafts show</span></p><p>The Downtown Peculiar Arts & Culture District will be hosting a Handcrafted Holiday Arts & Fine Crafts show, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Brierly Hall, 163 W. Center St., Peculiar. The event will feature unique, handcrafted items for gifts and holiday season decorations. Entertainment and door prizes will also be available. Interested vendors should contact tchc@fairpoint.net or call 816-806-3698.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Writer&#x2019;s club</span></p><p>The Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Library is hosting a Writer's Club that meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with other writers, share writing tips, practice with writing prompts, critique other people's work, and more. Coffee and tea provided. </p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Overeaters Anonymous</span></p><p>Compulsive overeaters are invited to Overeaters Anonymous on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. at St. Sabina's Wellness Center in Belton. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. For more information, contact Sandy Fiocati at 816-516-8947.X</p><p><span class="subhead">Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent Tech. retiree&#x2019;s coffee</span></p><p>Retirees of Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent Technologies meet for coffee at Wendy&#x2019;s in Harrisonville at 9 a.m. the first Monday of every month. For more information, contact Ken Kurtz.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Taco Tuesdays</span></p><p>The VFW Men&#x2019;s Auxiliary Post 4409 of Harrisonville hosts Taco Tuesday every week from 5-8 p.m. The authentic Mexican tacos are $1.50 each. Dinner is open to the public.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">West Line Opry hosts </span></p><p><span class="subhead">Saturday dances</span></p><p>The West Line Opry will have a dance from 7-10 p.m. the second Saturday of every month throughout its season.</p><p>A country show will be from 7-10 p.m. every other Wednesday. Organizers invite all area residents to come have fun. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Cass County Women Democrat Club meets second Thursday</span></p><p>The Cass County Women Democrat Club meets at noon the second Thursday of each month at the Democrat Headquarters at 109 S. Lexington, Harrisonville. Lunch is provided. Call Patty Johnson at 816-322-4466 if you have questions.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">BHS cruise reunion planned</span></p><p>The Belton High School Class of 1973 and 1974 invites all Belton alumni, friends and family, to join them on a seven-day Caribbean cruise. The cruise will set sail from Galveston, Texas, aboard the &#x201C;Carnival Magic.&#x201D; The Ports of Call are Key West, Fl., Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 13-20, 2013. If interested, please send inquiries to bhsalumnicruise@hotmail.com to receive additional information. There is still time to receive an early booking discount. Feel free to contact Carnival directly to book with Juan Ojeda at 1-800-764-7314, ext. 42322, and identify that you are with the Belton High School Reunion group (Booking No. 19QTC8) so you will be included in our private party and few surprises.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Recycling now available 24/7</span></p><p>Recycling in Cass County just became easier with the availability of 24/7 bins. No sorting is required, just empty, clean recyclables into the bin. No plastic bags or Styrofoam.</p><p>For a full list of locations, acceptable materials and those not accepted, as well as the monthly schedule for all the recycling events, please check www.cassrecycle.org or call 816-779-6708.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">Al-Anon family group</span></p><p>Do you worry about someone else&#x2019;s drinking? Are family plans often delayed or disrupted? Do you often feel angry and alone and that no one understands? The Al-Anon Family Group meets 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at 601 Oak St., Pleasant Hill. Use north basement entrance on Myrtle Street.</p><p>X</p><p><span class="subhead">WIC services available</span></p><p>WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that helps mothers and young children to eat well and stay healthy.</p><p>WIC is for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or whose pregnancy recently ended and infants and children are under 5. </p><p>Call 816-380-8430 to see if you qualify.