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Posted April 2, 2013 at 10:53 pm

• Friday, April 5 •

 

Grow Up Great Story Time
Check out North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., at 10:30 a.m. for the Grow Up Great Story Time. The half-hour story time for pre-school aged children will feature Sesame Street characters and teach about jobs, saving, value, and marketing choices. Presenters include Anna Francesca Garcia, Derrick Barnes, and Rob Herron III.

 

 

• Saturday, April 6 •

 

Bingo, Burgers and Beer Fundraiser
Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host a fundraiser for the neighborhood from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. Admission is $5 and includes one free raffle ticket with each admission and 10 rounds of bingo. Win super prizes! A silent auction will also be held. For more info., visit www.pendletonheights.org.

 

Community History Trolley Tour
Celebrate the historic Longview Farm’s centennial with special guide Loula Long Combs confidante Michael Raynor. Lumber magnate Robert A. Long commenced his

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    • Wednesday, March 6 •

     

    Teen Crafting
    Teens are invited to join North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., for a night of crafting beginning at 4 p.m.

     

     

    • Thursday, March 7  •

     

    NEKC Historical Society Membership Meeting
    Due to inclement weather, the Northeast Kansas City Historical Society membership meeting was rescheduled. The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m.  to 8 p.m. at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd. Learn about the poster fundraiser, Oct. 19 homes tour, coffee table book and more. To learn more about NEKCHS, visit www.nekchs.com.

     

    Hard Hat Happy Hour
    Explore Kansas City Museum’s more than 100-year-old mansion home, Corinthian Hall,

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    • Thursday, February 21 •

     

    McCoy School Repurposing Meeting
    Representatives with the Kansas City Public Schools will meet with the Blue Valley Neighborhood Association to discuss options for the now shuttered McCoy school. Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Saint Paul School of Theology, Holter Hall, 5123 E. Truman Rd.

     

    Million Dollar Movie
    Check out North-East Public Library’s “Million Dollar Movie” at 10 a.m. at the library, 6000 Wilson Rd. Refreshments will be provided.

     

    Tommy Terrific Magic Show
    In

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    • Thursday, February 14 •

     

    Game Day for Adults
    North-East Public Library will host a game day for adults beginning at 10 a.m. at the library.

     

     

    • Friday, February 15 •

     

    Story Time and Craft

    Here ye! Here ye! All Fairies and Nymphs! The Kansas City Shakespeare Festival will join the North-East Public Library at 10:30 a.m. for story time for a special Midsummer Night’s Dream craft, story and creative drama activity.

     

     

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    • Wednesday, February 6 •

     

    Valentine’s Day Papermaking
    Explore the ancient methods of papermaking using everyday, off-the-shelf products and recycled materials to make artful sheets of unique paper just in time for Valentine’s Day. Bring dryer lint, glitter, ribbons, yarns, and other materials to be incorporated in your one of-a-kind papers. The class will be held at Back Door Pottery, 3922 St John Ave., KCMO. Tools will be provided. Cost is $34 and class will be held Feb. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info., call

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    • Wednesday, January 30 •

     

    Communities Creating Opportunities Film Series
    CCO will begin hosting a monthly film series to highlight critical issues affecting the KC metro. The films will be shown at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month at CCO’s new offices, 2400 Troost on the fourth floor of the KCMO Health Department. This month’s film is “A Better Life.” RSVP to Wendy Medina, 816-221-9900 or wendy@cco.org.

     

     

    • Thursday, January 31 •

     

    Cultures Without Borders Call for Artists
    The Cultures Without Borders

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    • Wednesday, January 23 •

     

    Building Safe Communities in Northeast
    The monthly community meeting, Building Safe Communities in Northeast, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Mattie Rhodes Community Center, 148 N. Topping. All are welcome to attend to discuss concerns and find solutions.

     

     

    • Thursday, January 24 •

     

    Out Loud
    Out Loud is a program where teens can hang out, share dramatic readings from popular young adult books and scripts, and learn about acting and storytelling under the guidance of theatre professional and librarian Meghann Henry. Out Loud will be held at 6 p.m. at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson

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    • Thursday, January 17 •

     

    Million Dollar Movie
    Check out North-East Public Library’s “Million Dollar Movie” at 10 a.m. at the library, 6000 Wilson Rd.

     

     

    • Friday, January 18 •

     

    Story Time and Craft
    Join North-East Public Library for its weekly story time and craft at 10:30 a.m. Stories geared toward toddlers and pre-schoolers.

     

     

    • Saturday, January 19 •

     

    Literacy KC Volunteer Orientation
    Literacy Kansas City will host an

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    • Thursday, January 10 •

     

    Game Day for Adults
    North-East Public Library will host a game day for adults beginning at 10 a.m. at the library.

     

     

    • Friday, January 11 •

     

    Story Time and Craft
    Join North-East Public Library for its weekly story time and craft at 10:30 a.m. Parents and kids will enjoy stories geared toward toddlers and pre-schoolers. Get ready for songs, tongue twisters and dramatic play. This week’s theme is “Opposites.”

     

     

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    • Wednesday, January 2 •

     

    Family Movie Matinee
    Join North-East Public Library for a family movie matinee at 10 a.m.

     

     

    • Thursday, January 3 •

     

    Family Movie Matinee
    Join North-East Public Library for a family movie matinee at 10 a.m.

     

     

    • Friday, January 4 •

     

    Story Time and Craft
    Join North-East Public Library for its weekly story time and craft at 10:30 a.m. Parents and kids will enjoy stories

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