• Wednesday, February 27 •

Northeast Talks
Share Northeast neighborhood concerns and solutions during Northeast Talks at the Mattie Rhodes Center, 148 N. Topping Ave., Kansas City, Mo. at noon.

• Thursday, February 28 •

Wounds That Heal Fundraiser
Editor’s Note: Newhouse has now postponed this event due to unforeseen circumstances.
Come support Newhouse, a domestic violence shelter for women and their children, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Leopold Gallery, 324 W. 63rd St., Kansas City, Mo. Suggested donation is $10. View artwork from Kansas City high school students and learn how you can help the 25 percent of teens who say they’ve been a victim of dating violence. Light refreshments will be served.

• Friday, March 1 •

Story Time and Craft
Join North-East Public Library for its weekly story time and craft at 10:30 a.m. geared toward toddlers and pre-schoolers. The library is having a special day to celebrate Dr. Seuss and will have prizes and cake!

• Sunday, March 3 •

Northeast Book Club
Join the North-East Public Library for its book club that meets each month at 2 p.m.

Kansas City Museum Family Fun Day
Join the Kansas City Museum for its Family Fun Day from noon to 4 p.m. Cost is free. See the museum’s newest exhibit, play board games from the 1940s, and more.

• Monday, March 4 •

Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood meeting
The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Museum.

• Tuesday, March 5 •

Wimpy Club
Come and celebrate your favorite series at the North-East Public Library. Youngsters ages 8-12 will read from the book, act out scenes, have a craft and play games.

• Upcoming •

NEKC Historical Society Membership Meeting
The Northeast Kansas City Historical Society will host a membership meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the carriage house at the Kansas City Museum. Please come through the north side of the property (behind the Museum from Norledge Avenue). To learn more about NEKCHS, visit www.nekchs.com.

Women’s Self Defense Class
The Kansas City Police Department will host a free women’s self defense class March 2 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Regional Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd. To register, call Angela, (816) 413-3500 or email angela.mccune@kcpd.org. Course is limited to 50 participants.

Kansas City Design Center Charette
Learn more about the Kansas City Design Center’s project regarding the Independence Avenue corridor. KCDC students will discuss their urban vision study of the Avenue beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at the North-East Public Library. Another charette will be held at the library at 5:30 p.m. on April 15.

Cultures Without Borders opening reception
Cultures Without Borders Traveling Art Exhibit will open on March 10 with a public reception and meet and greet with artists from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the American Heartland Theater Lobby in Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Suite 314, Kansas City, Mo. The exhibit will remain in the lobby until May 2. On May 3, the exhibit will open in its second venue at the Vine Street Studio, 2033 Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. Another reception will be held on May 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening will also include live jazz and cost is $5. Regular gallery hours will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Other times are by appointment, (816) 645-1052. Show closes May 31.

Newhouse Shelter Showdown
Come support Kansas City’s Newhouse, a domestic violence shelter for women and their children, during its fundraiser, “Shelter Showdown.” The fundraiser will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 13 at Boulevard Brewery, 2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Cost is $30 at the door or $25 in advance and includes all-you-can drink Boulevard beer, wine and pizza. Other activities will include a silent auction, college apparel for sale, basketball games on the big screens, a free throw tourney, and other activities. For more info., visit www.newhouseshelter.org.