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Gyroball buzz and Matsuzaka’s big Boston comeback
Spring training in Florida brings fans to Fenway Park as the Red Sox eye a six year 52 million deal for Daisuke Matsuzaka. The quirky gyroball pitch stirs talk among shoppers and fans while observers speculate on its impact against the Yankees this season.
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Hillary Rhodes
Fenway Park
Red Sox
Florida
Daisuke Matsuzaka
On the Road and Events at Kansas City Venues
A schedule of events includes Kids Night Out with Queen Latifah at Crown Center Exhibit Hall in Kansas City with a Boys and Girls Clubs fundraiser, Cancer Therapy talk in Lawrence, The Wiggles live in Kansas City, Wichita Garden Show at Century II, and The Western Farm Show at American Royal Complex with hours and contact details.
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Queen Latifah
Crown Center
Grand Blvd
Kansas City
Greater
Bge-Gkc.org
American Royal Complex
Genessee St
Westernfarmshow.com
Computer classes offer Office tools and safety basics
ADVANCED COMPUTERS covers Microsoft Office web search virus protection and email. All ages welcome. Feb 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don Woodward Center. Registration deadline Feb 21. $20. Call 242-1939 for details.
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Don Woodward
Loving confrontation helps a drinker seek help
Dr. Dobson explains that begging won’t work and denial traps the drinker. Families can use Al-Anon and, with professional support, employ loving tough love to encourage recovery, possibly including separation. AA attendance is usually first sparked by misery and forced attendance, not voluntary choice.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon
Pauline
Bob
Ottawa community events Shrove Tuesday Pancake Suppers
An Ottawa round up of local events includes Grace Episcopal Church hosting a free will offering pancake supper from 5 to 7 PM at 315 W Fifth St. Trinity United Methodist and Boy Scout Troop 118 also host pancake suppers with set prices. Story Time at Ottawa Library runs about 30 minutes for kids 3 and up. An American Red Cross blood drive runs noon to 6 PM at Kansas National Guard Armory with chili or soup in canteen, and a free pediatric eye screening at Frank Eye Center from 5 to 7 PM.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Fifth St
Ottawa
Trinity United Methodist Church
N. Cedar St
Hickory St
Call
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Kansas National Guard Armory
W. 17Th St
Frank Eye Center
American Red Cross
Armory
Ottawa events calendar highlights a busy week of activities
Brian Williams previews Ottawa Herald Out & About and On the Road with a diverse slate. From pancakes and blood drives to bluegrass jams and senior music, readers can plan around forum nights, kid friendly programs, theater, and community meals. Includes contact details and entry costs.
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Ottawa area group meetings schedule for today and evening
A dense list of Ottawa area meetings includes the Legislative Action Committee at the Chamber of Commerce, Arts Council Board at City Hall, Business and Professional Women at First Christian Church, Hospital Trustees in conference room A, Agri-Business Committee at the Chamber, Franklin County Democrats at Ottawa Retirement Village, Eagles and Mason chapters, multiple Alcoholics Anonymous sessions, Main Street Organization Board at City Hall, County and City Commissions, Celebrate Recovery dinner, Union Chapter 15 Eastern Star, Optimist Club breakfast, PATH exercise group, Kiwanis, Soroptimist Club, and Keep It Simple AA at various downtown venues with times ranging from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Legislative Action Committee
Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce
Second St
Ottawa Community Arts Council Board of Directors
Ottawa
City Hall
Hickory St
First Christian Church
Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
S. Main St
Agri-Business Committee
Franklin County Democrats
15Th St
Eagles Hall
E. 15Th St
Mason’s
Masonic Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Ottawa Main Street Organization Board
Ottawa City Hall
S. Hickory St
Franklin County Commission
Franklin County
Annex
Ottawa City Commission
Church of the Brethren
Ninth and Main Streets
Union
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Main St
Franklin County Mental Health Center
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Focus On the Family
P.O. Box
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Potter’s Wheel Coffeehouse
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Ottawa Senior Center
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Board of Education
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Vern Chesbro
West Franklin
USD 287
Pomona High School
E. Franklin St
Emily Kirkpatrick
George Toumberlin
Timber
Vest Workshop
Brian Surtleff
Montana Road
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Watershed Forester
Ryan Neises
Hawthorne
S. Poplar St
Hamburger Nite
Carnegie
Carnegie Cultural Center
Teri McCarthy
Cherry Creek
Optimist Club
Prairie Star
E. Fifth St
Third St
Industrial Ave
Noon
Fourth and Hickory Streets
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