June book club meetings at the library
A variety of book clubs will meet during June at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library.
- 6:30 p.m., June 9 – Mystery Book Club: These ‘who done its’ will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- Noon, June 10 – Brown Bag Book Club: Bring your lunch and thoughts on the book for a relaxing midday break.
- 6:30 p.m., June 10 – Monday Night Book Club: Pick one of the titles on U.S. Immigration on display or pick your own to discuss with the group.
- June 21 – Loosely Bound Facebook Book Club: Join an online chat throughout the day about a summer reading themed book.
Fridays June 7 through July 12
Learn about healthy food
Youngsters are invited to hear about how healthy foods are out of this world at 11 a.m. Fridays at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library. This program is in cooperation with the University of Missouri Extension.
Enjoy storytime with Miss Rhonda and have a healthy snack. A bonus is that all the books you hear count toward summer reading goals.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.
The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
Thursdays through July 25
Join the Minecraft Club at the library
Youth ages 8 to 14 are invited to join the Summer Minecraft Club and enjoy great space-themed challenges at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library.
The group meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.
The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
Friday, June 7
Free community health screenings offered
Cass Regional Medical Center will provide free health screenings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 7, at Meadow View Estates, 533 Meadow View Circle, Peculiar.
Receive free blood pressure, blood oxygen and blood sugar screenings and obtain a free total lipid profile, which measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. For most accurate results, screening participants are asked to fast for at least 12 hours prior to the screening and take medications as usual (with water only). No appointments are necessary.
For more information, call Kacee Gregg, MA, at 816-619-3000, or email kbaldwin@cassregional.org.
Saturday, June 8
Come to a special story time
Youth can enjoy a special weekend story time with stories and activities at 11 a.m. at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.
The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
Monday, June 10
Big Truck Night slated at the library
Kids can get up close and personal with cool vehicles and have an ice-cream treat from MoDOT, the city of Harrisonville, Harrisonville Booster Club, Hannah Trucking and more during Big Truck Night at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library. The event is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The program is sponsored by Steinmetz Neon.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.
The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
Thursday, June 11
Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet
Cass Regional Medical Center will host an Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting at 6 p.m. June 11 in Conference Room 1, located directly inside the main entrance of the hospital at 2800 E. Rock Haven Rd., Harrisonville.
For more information, call the Alzheimer’s 24-hour information and support line at 800-272-3900.
Wednesday, June 12
COPD Support Group to meet
Cass Regional Medical Center will host a COPD Support Group at 11:30 a.m. June 12 at Cass Regional in Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3 located directly inside the main entrance of the hospital at 2800 E. Rock Haven Rd., Harrisonville.
This support group is for those diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and their caregivers. Participants provide support to one another and learn methods to manage their conditions while taking part in everyday activities.
For more information, call Respiratory Therapy Manager Gary Skiles at 816-380-5888, ext. 4160, or email gskiles@cass-regional.org.
Thursday, June 13
Underground Readers to meet
The Underground Readers will meet at 3:30 p.m. June 13 at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library to discuss “Unwind” by N. Shusterman.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.
The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
Friday, June 14
Free community health screenings offered
Cass Regional Medical Center is providing free health screenings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 14 at Harrisonville Villas, 501 Timber Dr., Harrisonville.
Receive free blood pressure, blood oxygen, and blood sugar screenings and obtain a free total lipid profile, which measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. For most accurate results, screening participants are asked to fast for at least 12 hours prior to the screening and take medications as usual (with water only). No appointments are necessary.
For more information, call Kacee Gregg, MA, at 816-619-3000, or email kbaldwin@cassregional.org.
Saturday, June 15
Sherwood class of 1969 to have reunion
Sherwood Cass R-8 alumni are invited to drop by and visit with the class of 1969 at their 50-year class reunion. Join them at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Creighton Community Center (Lions Club), Creighton.
Monday, June 17
Come to a Mad Science show
Celebrate the landing of the first man on the moon
The Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library will celebrate the landing of the first man on the moon with a Mad Science show, Walking on the Moon, at 6:30 p.m.
The program is sponsored by Reece Nichols Smith Realty.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.
The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
Thursday, June 20
Teen trivia event scheduled
Teens are invited to show off what they know during a Teen Trivia – Space Edition at 3:30 p.m. June 20 at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.
The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
Thursday, June 20
Diabetes Support Group to meet
Cass Regional Medical Center will host a free Diabetes Support Group meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 20 in Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3, located directly inside the main entrance of Cass Regional at 2800 East Rock Haven Rd., Harrisonville.
Monthly, Cass Regional’s Diabetes Education team presents topics on current trends in diabetes treatments, lifestyle modification options and topics of interest for those who have diabetes or who have loved ones diagnosed with diabetes.
The Diabetes Support Group meetings are free to the public. For more information, call Diabetes Educator Liz Whelan, at 816-380-5888, ext. 6010 or email lwhelan@cassregional.org.
Tuesday, June 25
Make a pretty pillow
Bring your own throw pillow to the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. June 25 to our pretty painted pillow party.
Bring your own throw pillowcase to adorn with one of several print screen designs.
Registration is required and class size is limited to 15. Register online at casscolibrary.org.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.
The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
Friday, June 28
Free community health screenings offered
Cass Regional Medical Center will provide free health screenings from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 28, at Archie City Hall, 302 S.W. Outer Rd., Suite C, Archie.
Receive free blood pressure, blood oxygen, and blood sugar screenings and obtain a free total lipid profile, which measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. For most accurate results, screening participants are asked to fast for at least 12 hours prior to the screening and take medications as usual (with water only). No appointments are necessary.
For more information, call Kacee Gregg, MA, at 816-619-3000, or email kbaldwin@cassregional.org.
Saturday, June 29
Learn about space technology
Youth in grades three through six are invited to discover space technology and space exploration with local expert Cynthia Hamel at 10 a.m. June 29 at the Harrisonville branch of the Cass County Public Library.
Register at casscolibrary.org.
The program is sponsored by the Harrisonville Kiwanis Club.
For more information, call 816-884-3483.The library is located at 400 E. Mechanic St., Harrisonville.
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