Wednesday, July 5

 

Trash amnesty granted July 5-10
KCMO residents will get trash amnesty following the July 4 holiday, from Monday, July 5 through Saturday, July 10. During this time, residents may set out more than two bags of trash on the curb for free, without buying tags for the extra trash bags. The City does ask, however, the residents do not include any hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush. The City further encourages residents to remember that the city has an unlimited curbside recycling program which can help reduce the amount of trash bags.

 

Substance abuse recovery
A substance abuse recovery meeting will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at New Beginning Apostolic Church. Contact Frederick Wilson (816-786-1981) for more information.

 

Kids’ Cafe
The North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library invites kids to the library on Wednesday, July 5 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for Kids’ Cafe, where young children and teens alike can enjoy a healthy snack. This event is for youth 18 and under.

 
 

Thursday, July 6

 

Mattie Rhodes Center health clini
The Northeast location of the Mattie Rhodes Center (148 N. Topping) opens its evening health clinic, named La Clinica, every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. No appointments needed, but care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Northeast Farmer’s Market
The next Northeast Farmer’s Market will be on Thursday, July 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3001 Independence Avenue. Items to be included at the market are vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, bread, and more. Live music and a dedicated kids activity tent are also featured. The market also participates in the Double Up Food Bucks KC program. This allows customers receiving SNAP benefits to double their EBT/SNAP dollars to purchase more fruits and vegetables (up to $25/week). Visit https://nefarmersmarket.wordpress.com/ to learn more.

 
 

Friday, July 7

 

Tech coach drop-ins at North-East Branch
Come out to the North-East Branch (6000 Wilson Rd.) on Friday, July 7 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. to get some tips from a local tech coach. Computers will be available; no appointments are necessary. Tech coaches answer questions about a variety of subjects, including Microsoft programs, the internet, email, formatting a job resume and applying for employment online, and syncing your smart phone.

 

Chair Fitness
The North-East Public Library Branch (6000 Wilson Rd.) will host a chair fitness class on Friday, July 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. No matter what your limitations, you can still reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise. This class is designed to offer a total body workout. Cardio, strength and flexibility exercises are all performed from a seated position.

 

Teddy Bear Picnic at the Kansas City Museum
The annual Teddy Bear Picnic will be held on Friday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kansas City Museum (3218 Gladstone). Celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day with a party on the front lawn of the Kansas City Museum. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and grab your favorite teddy bear(s) for an afternoon of fun in the park with music, games, crafts and more! No pets are allowed. This event features music by Janie Next Door. There is no cost to attend and no pre-registration is needed. Goody bags for the first 200 kids to arrive!

 
 

Saturday, July 8

 

Amado Espinoza’s World of Music Odyssey
The North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library will host a family-friendly musical event on Saturday, July 8 beginning at 3 p.m. Join in for a fun, interactive concert that teaches children, youth, and adults about the discovery and migration of music, its importance in traditional cultures and communities, and how music can be used to promote respect and unity between people who are different. This event is recommended for ages 5 and up.

 
 

Sunday, July 9

 

Remembering the Great War: A Tour of Kansas City’s World War I Monuments and Memorials

The Central Branch of the Kansas City Public Library will look at Kansas City’s World War I monuments and memorials during its next Missouri Valley Sundays event on July 9, beginning at 2 p.m. The world’s eyes were drawn in April to the iconic tower of Kansas City’s Liberty Memorial, site of the official centennial commemoration of our country’s entry into the Great War. More than a dozen others, many now invisible and forgotten, are scattered throughout Kansas City. What was it about our remembrance of the war that led to so many unique expressions of its significance? Historian James Heiman, who teaches at Metropolitan Community College’s Blue River campus, addresses the sentiment of the time and examines the Liberty Memorial’s place among the city’s Great War memorials.

 
 

Monday, July 10

 

Lykins Neighborhood meeting
The next Lykins Neighborhood meeting will be held on Monday, July 10, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3704 E. 12th St. Join Lykins neighbors as they review crime and grime, organize neighborhood cleanups, and focus on creating a better community. Other neighborhoods in Historic Northeast are more than welcome to join.

 

Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Meeting
The next meeting of the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association – typically held on the first Monday of the month – will be pushed back to Monday, July 10 due to the 4th of July holiday. Neighborhood association meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Museum (3218 Gladstone).

 
 

Tuesday, July 11

 

Independence Plaza Council Monthly Meeting
Independence Plaza Council will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Woodland Elementary School, 711 Woodland Ave., KCMO.

 

Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association meeting
The Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 11, from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences,1750 Independence Avenue.

 

Parks Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Parks Board will on Tuesday, July 11, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the KC Parks Administration building (4600 East 63rd Street Trafficway). The Board of Parks and Recreation holds public meetings twice a month on Tuesday at the Parks and Recreation Department headquarters. All meetings start at 2 p.m. and are open to the public.

 
 

Upcoming
 

Indian Mound Neighborhood Meeting
The Indian Mound Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting on Monday, July 17 at the North-East Public Library at 6 p.m.

 

Free summer concert at the Kansas City Museum: A Bat and Three Bears featuring Annie Elliott
Stop by the Kansas City Museum on Friday, July 14 for the next show in the summer concert series. A Bat and Three Bears Featuring Annie Ellicott will be performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Museum grounds. Annie Ellicott spins the great American song book into new gold with this all star cast: Mark Southerland, saxophone and horn sculptures; Jeff Harshbarger, bass; John Kizilarmut, drums and Alex Massa, Trumpet. Beautiful standards woven together with free jazz reveries, Annie and friends will show their mastery of both song and sound.