EST. 1889KANSAS
CITY OF BASEHOR
Community Links
There are many opportunities in Basehor to become a part of the community and join with others to improve the lives of those around us. Many of the organizations focus on supporting the youth of the community as well as building a strong community and helping our neighbors.
Basehor Community Library
Basehor Dairy Days
Basehor Historical Museum Society
Basehor-Linwood Assistance Services
Basehor Linwood Assistance Services (BLAS) has been providing a helping hand in this community for over 15 years. Started in 1994 by concerned citizens such as you, BLAS has been working quietly to meet the needs of families within the boundaries of USD # 458.
913.724.2077 or BLAS@sunflower.com.
Basehor-Linwood High School Boosters
Basehor-Linwood Middle School Boosters
Boy Scout Troop # 169
The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young boys that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. Boy Scouting is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. Contact Person: Bill Brown 913-724-3612.
Bob Wiley Memorial VFW Post
Catholic Women's Organization
Annual Events: Craft Fair, Chili Supper, Christmas Family Adoption
Contact Person: Adrian Forson 913.724.1576
Chamber of Commerce
Cub Scouts - Troop # 3169
Cub Scouts, which is a program of Boy Scouts of America, offers boys ages 7 to 10 opportunities to get started in Scouting. Since its beginning, the Cub Scout program has been a fun and educational experience concerned with values. Besides providing a positive place where boys can enjoy safe, wholesome activities, Cub Scouting focuses on building character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service. Contact Person: Clyde Hall 847-828-1888.
Fairmount Fire Department
4-H Clubs
Basehor Rustlers
Contact Person: Debbie Tindell
Glenwood 4-H
Contact Person: Laura Whipple 913.441.4053 or Melanie Knapp 913.724.2001
Friends of the Basehor Community Library, Inc.
The Friends of the Library encourage community awareness, with spring and fall book sales, of library services, provide volunteer assistance at Basehor Community Library, help raise funds to purchase equipment and material that are not available through the regular library budget, sponsor adult and children's programs, conduct the used book sales, and have fun working to improve our community. New members are always welcome.
Contact Person: Lila White 913-724-2963
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout encourages girls to build character and skills for success in the real world. They have a variety of programs based on the different age levels.
Contact Person: Anita Schmitendorf 913-721-5563.
Gold PRIDE
Gold PRIDE is the senior version of the PRIDE organization. All citizens in the Basehor community from the ages of 55 to 105 are welcome to volunteer with Gold PRIDE as they work together for a better community.
Contact Person: Frances Rake 913-724-6678
Annual Events: Bake Sale, Fireworks Stand, Dairy Days, Appreciation Banquet, City Clean-up, Youth-Friends Scholarship.
Kiwanis Club
Contact Person: Gayle Runnels 816-719-7141
Annual Events: Community Blood Drive, Fireworks Stand, Christmas Fruit Basket.
Knights of Columbus # 3146
Contact Person: Edward Hoffman 913-724-1924
Annual Events: Pancake Breakfast, Tootsie Roll Drive, Crisis Pregnancy Center, Baby Showers
Leavenworth County Development Corporation (LCDC)
Meals on Wheels
Anyone 60 years or older is eligible to receive meals at the Leavenworth County Council on Aging Nutrition Sites. Seniors must further qualify for Meals on Wheels home delivery. Information: 913-684-0777
Nutrition Sites: Basehor Hickory Villa, 15426 Hickory, Basehor
Bethel A.M.E. Church, 411 Kiowa, Leavenworth
Florence Riford Center, 530 Bury, Tonganoxie
Trinity Lutheran Church, 10th Street and Thornton, Leavenworth.
Parent Teacher Organization - Basehor Elementary
Parent Teacher Organization - Glenwood Ridge Elementary
Park Association
The Basehor Park Association's goal is to continue to improve the amenities at the Basehor City Park. They recently added more play equipment, a gazebo and restrooms. Currently their only fund-raiser is recycling aluminum cans. They would greatly appreciate your help with this project by donating your cans to the large collection bin at the VFW park lot.
Contact Person: Judy Goens 913-724-1816.
PRIDE Committee
Basehor PRIDE is associated with the Kansas PRIDE Program which is a self-help program developed to help people take the initiative in making their community a better place to live and work. It includes many facets of community development such as planning, economic development, community services, utilities, housing, transportation, education, community enrichment and energy conservation. The particular focus of the program depends upon the needs identified by the community. The program is co-administered by K-State Research & Extension and the Kansas Department of Commerce & Housing.
Contact Person: Charles Wilderson 913-724-1057
Annual Events: Fireworks Stand, July 4th Fireworks Display, Monthly Recycling, City Clean-up, Yard of the Month, Police & Fireman Appreciation Banquet.
Community Garden - click here for more information.
Southern Leavenworth County Leadership Development
Sunflowers Quilter’s Guild
Contact Person: Carolyn Pantle 913-724-1638
Youth Friends
One-on-one mentoring during school hours in all school districts.
Contact Person: Tammy Potts 913-724-1727 or 913-710-2028.
