Local author Ruth Campos will give a talk at 6 p.m. April 29 at the South Branch of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
She will be speaking about her brand new book, “My Journey in Faith.” Campos has roots in the Argentine community and is a former teacher at Sumner Academy. Copies will be available for purchase and signing.
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The SocialLights at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., will hold a benefit corned beef and cabbage dinner after the 5:30 p.m. Mass March 15. The Christ the King CYO will hold a fish fry from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, through April 11.
The second annual Rainbow of Colors in the Bible Luncheon will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29. The host of the event is the Mary F. Handy Women’s Missionary Society of the First AME Church, 1111 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kan. Other women’s organizations and members of other churches are invited. Table sponsorships are available at $200 per table, or individuals may attend at $20 per person. Each table will select a color. The program will include praise and worship while each table gives an overview on the interpretation of their color in the Bible. Reservations are due by March 9 for the luncheon. For more information, call 913-573-5423 or 913-219-0234.
Grandview Christian Church, 8550 Parallel Parkway, is collecting canned goods for Help 3:17, a local food pantry.
Grinter Chapel United Methodist Church’s Annual Ham and Bean Dinner will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Homemade vegetable soup also will be served. For a donation of $7 for adults and $3 for children 10 and younger, those attending will receive ham and beans or vegetable soup, corn bread, dessert and drink.
Robert Houston and the True Dedication music group are part of a Covenant Ministries concert at 6 p.m. March 15 at the St. Stephen Baptist Church, 1414 E. Truman Road, Kansas City, Mo. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Headlining the event is gospel singer Martha Munizzi. Also appearing are the Anders Family, Yielded Vessels, New Era, the Mac Family and more. For information call 913-788-5662.
The Crafting Sisters at Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, will hold a drop-in meeting from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 15, in the dining room. Those attending the come-and-go event will bring their crafts to work on. The Soul Sister Book Club will meet after the 10:30 a.m. church service March 16 in Room 130.
Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., will hold a Community Bunko Night to benefit its StoreHouse ministry from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 15. StoreHouse provides assistance for those in need. A dinner will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. March 15, at $5 per person, and bunko begins at 7 p.m. Donations are sought.
