Northeast News

Wednesday, December 23

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.

Kansas City Museum

The Museum will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 29. The Museum will be open on Dec. 30 and 31 and closed on Jan. 1, 2016. Enjoy the holidays!

Thursday, December 24

Kansas City Libraries

All Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 24 and remain closed on Friday, December 25 for Christmas.

Friday, December 25

Christmas

City and Jackson County offices are closed. Merry Christmas.

Saturday, December 26

Computer Class

Join North-East Public Library for class on the fundamentals of Microsoft Word which will focus on templates as well as the various menu options. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 6000 Wilson Rd.

Communiversity Spanish Class

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

Sunday, December 27

Chess club

Join the Kings Club Youth Chess Team at 10 a.m. every Sunday at New Beginning Apostolic Church, 200 N. Bales Ave. All kids 3rd-12th grades are welcome. Contact Gaston Woodland (816- 977-0470) for more information.

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Substance abuse recovery

Beginning Jan. 6, 2016, a substance abuse recovery meetings will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at New Beginning Apostolic Church. Contact Frederick Wilson (816-786-1981) for more information.

Knights of Columbus dinner

Join the Knights of Columbus order #4613 for bingo and dinner on Friday, Jan. 8. in St. Joseph’s Hall in St. Anthony’s Church, 3208 Lexington Ave. Sponsored by the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, dinner runs from 5 – 7 p.m. with a special theme; Elvis Presley Birthday Tribute with a menu featuring meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and salad for only $7. Pop, water, coffee and Elvis themed dessert will also be available. Bingo then runs from 7 – 9 p.m.

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.

Thacher time capsule opening

Northeast stakeholders are invited to join the KCPS from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., to view the opening of the Thacher time capsule. KCPS has donated the contents for display to the Kansas City Museum. Please join us for this exciting time of honoring the past.