Northeast News

Wednesday, January 6

Substance abuse recovery

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.

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.

Thursday, January 7

Walk with ease

At 2 p.m. at the North-East Library, this course will teach participants how to walk and stretch safely, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Weekly incentives will be given to participants. Join to learn how walking can improve your fitness and help manage your arthritis pain.

ESL Class

Join the North-East Public Library at 10 a.m. to learn basic English skills: reading, writing, and conversation. No fee or books required.

Friday, January 8

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.

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.

Walk with ease

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

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.

Saturday, January 9

Thacher time capsule opening

Northeast stakeholders are invited to join the KCPS from 9 – 10 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.

Computer Class

Learn what the Internet and your Internet browser can do. 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.

Sunday, January 10

Knights of Columbus breakfast

Join the Knights of Columbus #4613 as they roll back prices to two years ago for breakfast on Sunday, Jan 10, in St. Joseph’s Hall at St. Anthony’s Church, 3208 Lexington Ave. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. – noon with a menu featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy over biscuits, and chorizo, with coffee and orange juice available. Admission is $5.50 for adults and $3 for children 12-years-old and under.

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.

Tuesday, January 12

Neighborhood Association Meetings

The Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting from 7 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, East Independence Avenue. The Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council will also host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Woodland Elementary, 711 Woodland Ave.

KCU administrative building ribbon cutting

Join the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences as they commence their 100-year celebration with the unveiling of their new administration building. The renovated administration building is part of a five-year campus master plan to create the best possible academic resources for students and enable us to continue improving the well-being of the communities we serve during our next 100 years. The ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the administrative building, 1750 Independence Ave. Learn more about KCU’s Centennial at kcumb.edu/100.