Northeast News
December 3, 2014

Wednesday, December 3

Fairy Princess at the Kansas City Museum

Join the Kansas City Museum every Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at noon in December, except on Dec. 27 and 28, for the return of the Fairy Princess. Children will share their holiday wishes with the Fairy Princess while getting their picture taken. They’ll also have the opportunity to make holiday arts and crafts and listen to stories from local storytellers. Visit and picture with the Princess, arts and crafts, storytelling and treats, all for $10.

Dressing Up in Kansas City: Rites of Passage exhibition

Join the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., for Dressing Up Kansas City: Rites of Passage. The exhibit is available by tours only Wednesday – Friday, on the hour beginning at 10 a.m. Admission is free. Through the Museum’s historic clothing and textile collection, it’ll feature artifacts illustrating the various customs of Kansas City’s shared heritage. Birth rituals, wedding traditions and mourning customs will all be highlighted with clothing that helped define each in their own time period. In addition, the exhibition will feature photographs of Kansas City residents all dressed up and documenting each rite of passage that came their way.

Thursday, December 4

KC Museum’s Neighborhood Holiday Open House

The Kansas City Museum’s would like you to join them from 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, for an open house. There will be holidays sweets, savories and beverages as special guest Irma Starr presents the 2014 Fairy Princesses and Fairy Princess Costume Contest Winners. The Fairy Princess will be spreading holiday cheer at the Museum the first three weekends in December, for $10 per child. Admission to the Neighborhood Holiday Open House is free.

Friday, December 5

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.

Whatsoever Community Center Holiday Auction

Join the Whatsoever Community Center for its 27th annual holiday auction, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. The night kicks-off with dinner and a silent auction, followed by the live auction at 7:30. The community center is located at 1201 Ewing Ave. The auction benefits the community center’s programs.

Saturday, December 6

Pendleton Heights Holiday Homes Tour

The Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host a holiday homes tour from noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, along Independence and Garfield in Pendleton Heights. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. All proceeds benefit Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association and Jerusalem Farm.

Sunday, December 7

Guest Pastor at the Sheffield Family Life Center

Worship with the Sheffield Family Life Center as they host one of Americas most dynamic preachers of the day. Pastor Wilfredo (Choco) de Jesus will preside over service at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. The Sheffield Family Life Center is located at 5800 Winner Rd. Childcare will be provided during services for newborn through grade school ages.

Sunday Family Movie

Join North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., for its Sunday Family Movie at 2 p.m. at the library. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Northeast Book Club

Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., for its monthly Northeast Book Club at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Share your passion for books and join in on riveting book discussions.

Upcoming

Westport Center for the Arts

Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., for Kids Team up for Art! Local professional artists will team up with young artists to create a work of art to be displayed at our branch. Participation is free and the program is available to kids between the ages of 7-13.