Fundraising event fun for everyone

Hannah’s Heart will host an event from 10 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m. Saturday in hopes of raising funds for children with special needs and underprivileged children.

A fashion and talent show will be held at the Onyx Theatre at 1001 S.W. East First Street in Oak Grove. Come and check out the local talent, the next American Idol may be performing. A silent auction will be held with many wonderful items to bid for, including donated sports memorabilia from the Chiefs and the Royals. You will not want to miss this.

Sheree Foster has dedicated her life to helping children. She is a mother of three children and served as a foster parent in several situations throughout the years. Being a mother simply was not fulfilling her desire to help children who are truly in need, not only physically but mentally as well.

College-educated Foster worked in child care for many years, eventually becoming the owner of her own day care center in Grain Valley. Special needs children have found a way into her heart, and she considers what others may view as a disability as being what actually makes that child extraordinary.

Last year Foster opened the door to Hannah’s Heart Art and Resource Center on Main Street just a few doors north of the Bank of Grain Valley. It is a non-profit organization open to the Grain Valley and surrounding community.

The facility has a multitude of programs available to children of all ages and mentality levels.

Programs range from music, and voice lessons to personal or group tutoring, art classes, and four-day art camps held throughout the summer. Computer classes for adults are also available.

It is not too late to get involved with this fundraising event by becoming a sponsor, or simply attending the fashion/talent show and making a financial contribution or bidding on the wonderful silent auction items.

Contact Sheree or Randy for more information at 816-847-2107.

 

Household hazardous

waste collection site

Saturday, June 27, from 8-11 a.m., citizens from the Grain Valley-Oak Grove and unincorporated Jackson County will have the opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste safely and free. The collection event will be held at the Jackson County Maintenance Facility at 34900 Old 40 Highway. between Grain Valley and Oak Grove.

Batteries, antifreeze, paint and motor oil will be collected. Other materials such as gasoline, garden chemicals, and household cleaners should be taken to the permanent facility, which is also free.

This service is for household waste only; business waste will not be accepted.

Use care when handling these chemicals, keep products in original containers, and do not mix chemicals. Also, make sure that all lids are on tightly and that containers are not leaking.

This service is available year-round by appointment. Call 816-784-2080. For more information call the MARC Solid Waste Management District 816-701-8226.



Grain Valley fireworks

stand new location

On June 27, the Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce/Band Boosters Organization fireworks stand will open. The tent will be open 8 a.m.-11 p.m. until July 5 at the corner of Sni-A-Bar and S.W. Eagles Parkway, which is a new location. Call the chamber office at 816-847-2627 if you would like more information or to volunteer to help out with this fundraising event.