Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Address by Swami Paritushtananda December 16, 11:00 AM:  The Vedanta Society of Kansas City. Address by Swami Paritushtananda, “The Human Aspect of Holy Mother.” Meditation at 10:30. Free of charge. All are welcome. 8701 Ward Pkwy. info@vedantakc.org 816-444-8045 Note: This is for S...	The Vedanta Society of Kansas City Kansas City, MO Sun 12/16/18 at 11am-12pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Ronan Donovan - Social By Nature Humans are, at our core, social mammals. We build relationships, communicate, reproduce, establish territories, and adapt to shrinking resources. Chimpanzees, wolves, gorillas, and bears are among the most charismatic of the social mammals we know—besides ...	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO Tue 1/8/19 - Wed 1/9/19 at 7:30pm
Talks & Readings: Family/Child (Books) Wild Animals Make Bad Pets Despite how movies and television might make it appear, keeping a wild animal as a pet is not a good idea. Join the Lakeside Nature Center staff for a lesson on behaviors that make wild animals less than picture-perfect pets.	Mid-Continent Public Library – Liberty Branch Liberty, MO Wed 1/16/19 at 6pm-6:45pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Midwest Genealogy Center Presents: Genetic and Medical Genealogy International genealogist Kathleen Brandt started her family search because of a rare autoimmune disorder. A former member of the KU Hospital Genealogy Advisor team, Brandt will share how you can become your own health advocate by charting your family's me...	Midwest Genealogy Center Independence, MO Fri 1/18/19 at 6:30pm-7:30pm
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Midwest Genealogy Center Presents: Hidden History of Kansas Missouri's neighbor to the west has some secrets to tell. Join author and historian Adrian Zink for stories of Kansas' hidden past and the role Missouri played in this little known history.	Midwest Genealogy Center Independence, MO Thu 1/24/19 at 6:30pm-7:30pm
Talks & Readings: Family/Child (Books) Read to a Pet Sit down and read to some very good listeners--Pet Partners registered therapy pets. These special animals will be available for 10-minute sessions to help children improve their reading skills and build self-confidence. Space is limited. Call 816-781-9240...	Mid-Continent Public Library – Liberty Branch Liberty, MO Sat 1/26/19 at 10:30am-11:30am
Talks & Readings: Talks/Lectures Mark Synnott - Life On The Vertical Mark Synnott is a man ever on the brink of new discovery. A big wall rock-climber of the highest order, Synnott has made legendary first ascents of some of the world’s tallest, most forbidding walls, from Baffin Island to Pakistan. Today, the National Geog...	Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO Tue 2/19/19 at 7:30pm