Northeast News

Tuesday, November 17

A guide to daily legal dealings with Malik James, Brian Noland, and Jim Breckenridge

Join the North-East Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, as Attorneys from Sly James Law Firm — Malik James, Brian Noland, and Jim Breckenridge — offer advice for dealing with legal issues that can have big ramifications on your life and career. This programs take place on Tuesday evenings with the same topic repeated the following Saturday morning at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, November 18

Walk with ease club

At 9:30 a.m. at the North-East Library, this six-week course will teach participants how to walk and stretch safely, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Weekly incentives will be given to participants. Learn how walking can improve your fitness and help manage your arthritis pain.

Wimpy Kid Club

Attention all fans of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid! North-East Public Library will host a book club at the library at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will read from the book, act out scenes, create crafts and play games.

My Kansas City: the Heritage & Legacy of the Historic Northeast

This exhibition explores the important history of Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhoods and its long-awaited renaissance. As one of Kansas City’s oldest areas, the Historic Northeast’s past includes legendary, lively stories and shared memories of magnates, immigrants, mansions, ethnic businesses, and more. From culturally diverse neighborhoods, active residents, and visionary leaders to iconic monuments and beautiful natural resources, the Historic Northeast has deep historical significance for Kansas City—and the resilience and creativity of its neighborhoods is a beacon for the future. The exhibition is located in the Museum’s Carriage House and is on display through Jan. 16, 2016. Exhibition Tours are free and self-guided from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.

Northeast Artists Pop-Up Placemaking

Curator Rebecca Koop presents a display of artworks and programs by artists who live in the Northeast and who are contributing to its neighborhood renaissance. This exhibit runs until Saturday, Nov. 28.

Thursday, November 19

Blue Valley Neighborhood Association meeting

The Blue Valley Neighborhood Association invites you to its monthly neighborhood meeting at 6 p.m. at the Guadalupe Centers, located at Truman and Hardesty. For more information, contact the office at 816-241-4848 or dale.bvna@hotmail.com.

Kiwanis Chili dinner

Join the Kiwanis Club for their annual Chili Day from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Salvation Army, 6618 E. Truman Road. Menu includes chili, drinks and desert for $7. Take out is available. Blue Valley Neighborhood Association.

Adult Thursday Games

Join other adults at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., Kansas City, Mo., to play a variety of games at 10 a.m.

Friday, November 20

Chair Fitness

Join North-East Public Library at 9:30 a.m. for physical fitness. No matter what your limitations, maybe you can still reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise. This class is designed to give you a total body workout. Cardio, strength and flexibility exercises are all performed from a seated position.

Alice in Wonderland Story time

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.

Walk with ease club

At 10:45 a.m. at the North-East Library, this six-week course will teach participants how to walk and stretch safely, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Weekly incentives will be given to participants. Learn how walking can improve your fitness and help manage your arthritis pain.

Saturday, November 21

Computer Class

Sign up for a free e-mail account and follow along with this tutorial that teaches the ins and outs of sending and receiving email, as well as how to organize your messages. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd.

Communiversity Spanish Class

Join the North-East Public Library at 10 a.m. to learn how to speak conversational Spanish.

Northeast N Club Turkey Trot 5K run/walk

The charity run takes place along scenic Cliff Drive at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Entry fee is $10. First place runners in select age groups will receive a turkey. All participants will receive a medal. A raffle to win four turkeys cost $2 per ticket, or 3 for $5. All proceeds go into the Hall of Fame at Northeast High School. For more information, call 816-536-2440.

Urban Dirty Festival

On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22, Northeast’s Cliff Drive will serve as the location for a celebration of off-road bicycle riding, a weekend of mountain biking, cyclocross, food, beer, and family fun. Racing runs from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. All race proceeds benefit park restoration and singlet rack trail construction/maintenance. Event hosted by Team Colavita/Parisi, Volker Bicycles, Ecological Placemakers, Urban Trail Co – Central Region, Cliff Drive Corridor Management Committee, and the Urban Dirty Krewe.

Sunday, November 22

Game day

Join other kids and teens at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., Kansas City, Mo., at 2 p.m. to play video games and board games.

Upcoming

Holiday homes tour

From noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, head over to Pendleton Heights for the ninth annual Pendleton Heights Homes Tour and Artist Market. The festivities start at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School, 535 Garfield Ave., where you’ll check in and get your map and booklet. Then, check out the five open houses on the tour. Learn a little about Kansas City history, perhaps see some things you’ve never seen before, and grab a bite to eat. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. All proceeds benefit Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association and Scuola Vita Nuova.