Mission Statement: The purpose of GAPKC is to provide a support network and a connection to Guatemalan culture for adoptive parents and their children through education, fellowship and assistance for those who are adopting or have adopted children from Guatemala as we grow together as families. Announcements May 17 (Saturday) - Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead 3:00 PM 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS GAPKC plans to meet at 3:00, but the farmstead is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and you can use the farmstead both before and after the time of the GAPKC gathering. Admission to the farmstead is free. Farmstead Information    (Map) From 3:00 to 3:15, GAPKC will meet at the picnic tables by the entrance to the farmstead for a quick snack and brief introductions. Then families are free to enjoy the farmstead in whatever ways they want. As mentioned above, the farmstead closes at 5:00. We're looking forward to seeing you there! June 22 (Sunday) - Annual Welcome Home Celebration (and pool party) 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Home of Anthony and Laine Cardarella (509 W 119th Terrace in southern Kansas City, MO) Click for Map This is the annual GAPKC event at which we highlight our Guatemalan children who have come home to their families during the past year. This will be a pool party. Additional details will be provided in the near future. The house is west of Wornall Road on 119th Terrace. The party will be in back of the house, poolside, so plan on just walking around the left (east) side of the house to get to the backyard. WEAR SHOES BECAUSE IT'S A ROCK COVERED PATHWAY TO THE POOL! Please bring water wings, life jackets, etc., if you have a hesitant swimmer. This site last updated May 12, 2008