Northeast News

Wednesday, February 8
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.

Check out the NEKC Chamber Community Resource Center
The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (2657 Independence Ave.) invites the community to visit its information-sharing community space on Wednesday, February 8, from noon until 4:00 p.m. The Chamber’s new Community Resource Center will provide the public space to share information about agencies that are important to them. The public is invited to drop off tri-folds, quad-folds, brochures, booklets, posters, and flyers at its new facility for display, all while enjoying a cup of coffee, sweets, and a tour of the community space. RSVP to stop by on February 8 by calling the Chamber directly at (816) 231-3312.

Thursday, February 9
Participate in a school choice survey at NE Library branch
Stop by the North-East branch of the Kansas City Public Library on Thursday, February 9, between 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to participate in a brief research session with parents about the schools they choose. Kansas City Area Education Research Consortium is conducting the study, which looks at how parents make choices about schools in the metro area. Participants will be registered to win prizes.

Friday, February 10
Northeast Chamber’s Community Call
The Northeast Chamber of Commerce’s next Community Call will be held on Friday, February 10, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at KC Express Food Mart (2619 Independence Ave.).

Northeast Fit-Mix
Stop by the North-East Library (6000 Wilson Rd.) on Friday, February 10, beginning at 9:30 a.m. for a fitness class. The class alternates between chair fitness techniques and the new “Soul-Flo” yoga activities. No matter what your limitations, you can still reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise in these courses at the North-East Public Library.

Saturday, February 11
5th Annual Art of Love event
Scarritt Renaissance Coffee Club and the Kansas City Museum will partner with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, February 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to host its 5th Annual ‘Art of Love’ Valentine Coffee in Corinthian Hall. Enjoy sweets and savories and experience the harp musings of Calvin Arsenia, followed by love scenes from some of Shakespeare’s finest plays—Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, and As You Like It—performed by professional actors. Breakfast hors d’oeuvres and gourmet coffee starts at 9:00 a.m. – performances start at 10:00 a.m. The event’s free, but space is limited. To register, go to eventbrite.com and search ‘5th Annual Art of Love.’

Citizen Prep at North-East Public Library
Take part in a citizen prep course held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. The class will continue through April 8. Come to the library to learn the basic US history information, review USCIS’s 100 Questions, and practice the citizenship exam/interview in this FREE course!! Advanced English skills preferred. All you need is a notebook and a pen.

Sunday, February 12
Knights of Columbus breakfast
Join the Knights of Columbus Council #4613 for a full breakfast on the morning of Sunday, February 12, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at St. Anthony’s (3208 Lexington KCMO 64124). The traditional Knights breakfast includes sausage patties, pancakes, scrambled eggs and chorizo, with coffee and orange juice to drink. The cost to attend is $6.00 for adults; children under the age of 12 can enjoy breakfast for just $3.00. Come down to help the Knights of Columbus help others.

Central Library branch presents ‘Buffalo Soldiers’
The Central branch of the Kansas City Public Library will host a program entitled ‘Buffalo Soldiers: Their Epic Story and Major Campaigns’ on Sunday, February 12, beginning at 2:00 p.m. In a discussion of her book, Park University historian Debra Sheffer discusses the impetus for the earliest black military service – enlistees hoped to attain full U.S. citizenship – and its legacy, assessing the social, economic, and political impact from colonial times through the era of the 19th-century Buffalo Soldier. African-Americans have served proudly in every great American war, including the Civil War, where their verve and valor led to the establishment of all-black regiments in 1866. “Buffalo Soldiers” played a significant role in the military campaigns and settlement of the American West, and paved the way for African-American soldiers in future conflicts. Learn more about them with this program.

Monday, February 13
Tech coach drop-ins at North-East Branch
Come out to the North-East Branch (6000 Wilson Rd.) on Monday, February 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. to get some tips from a local tech coach. Computers will be available, and no appointments are necessary. Tech coaches can 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.

Lykins Neighborhood meeting
The next Lykins Neighborhood meeting will be held on Monday, February 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 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 attend.

Tuesday, February 14
Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association meeting
The Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 14, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences,1750 Independence Avenue.

Independence Plaza Council Monthly Meeting
Independence Plaza Council will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Woodland Elementary School, 711 Woodland Ave., KCMO.

Beginning Spanish at the North-East Branch
Join the North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library (6000 Wilson Rd.) on Tuesday, February 14, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to start learning how to speak basic Spanish. This introductory class will be focusing on basic grammar, reading, and pronunciation. The class will run weekly at the same time through February 28.

Upcoming
Blue Valley Neighborhood Association Meeting
The Blue Valley neighborhood association will meet on Thursday, February 16, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Guadalupe Center on Truman Road. Look for the sign.

Historic KC Preservation Awards nominations due Feb. 17
Nominations for the Historic Kansas City Preservation Awards are due by Friday February 17th 2017. Award categories cover a broad array of preservation issues in order to encourage nominations from a wide range of professionals and disciplines. Categories include: Best Adaptive Re-Use; Best Preservation Practices; Contemporary Design in a Historic Context; Community Catalyst; Innovation in Preservation; Preservation and Sustainability, and more. The nomination process is simple – it will just take a few minutes. The final awards ceremony will occur on Wednesday March 22nd in the Grand Hall at Power & Light.

Indian Mound Neighborhood Meeting
Indian Mound Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting on Monday, February 20 at the North-East Public Library at 6:30 p.m.