Wednesday, April 25

Job searching tips and tricks
The Central Branch of the Kansas City Public Library (14 W. 10th St.) invites to public to learn some job-huntings tips on Wednesday, April 25, from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Learn valuable job searching, professional networking, resume, and cover letter techniques for a successful job search from staff of Kansas City Public Library’s H&R Block Business & Career Center. This program is being offered in partnership with Money Smart Kansas City. No RSVP needed. Contact Eric Petersen at ericpetersen@kclibrary.org or 816-701-3645 for more information.

 

Create a basic budget with Excel
Head out to the Central branch of the Kansas City Public Library on Wednesday, April 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to learn how to create a basic budget using Microsoft Excel. Learn how to use Microsoft Excel online for free to automatically calculate your expenses each month. Registration required, so go to www.kclibrary.org, click on the event calendar, and scroll down to April 16 to find the event.

 

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.

 

Thursday, April 26

Mattie Rhodes Center health clinic
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.

 

Tech Coach Drop-in at Northeast Library
Stop by the North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library on Thursday, April 26 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. to speak with a technology coach. The coaches will help with whatever technology questions you have–from building a resume to building a website. No appointment necessary; patrons can use library computers or bring in their own device.

 

Friday, April 27

Chair Fitness
The North-East Public Library Branch (6000 Wilson Rd.) will host a chair fitness class on Friday, April 27, 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.

Story time at Northeast Library
The North-East Public Library Branch (6000 Wilson Rd.) invites the public to story time on Friday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event features stories, songs, crafts and more! The subject for this week’s story time is bugs!

 

Saturday, April 28

Northeast Neighborhood clean-up
A Northeast neighborhood clean-up will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. until noon at two community parks: Budd Park and The Concourse. There will be two trash compactors each at Budd Park and The Concourse. Yard waste is accepted. The event is first-come, first-served, so make sure to arrive early to ensure that your items are collected.

 

Sunday, April 29

Kawsmouth: the West Bottoms as Indian territory
The Central Branch of the Kansas City Public Library will host a program about the Native American history in the West Bottoms on Sunday, April 29, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Before becoming the bustling economic center of Kansas City in the latter half of the 19th century, the West Bottoms was Indian country – primarily Osage territory, with the Kansa (or Kaw) and Missouria tribes occupying adjacent land on opposite sides of the Missouri River. The arrival of French traders in the 18th century and the eventual settlement of the West Bottoms was a precursor to Kansas City’s founding. It also permanently altered the traditional way of life for local Indian tribes. Further encroachment by white settlers, loss of land, and forced relocation were to follow the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854. Bill Worley, a history professor at Metropolitan Community College-Blue River, discusses that upheaval and the West Bottoms’ place in the Indian era. The event is co-sponsored by Historic West Bottoms.

 

Monday, April 30

Stay Healthy – Stay Strong at the library
The Northeast Public Library (6000 Wilson Ave.) welcomes the public for a fitness class on Monday, April 30, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Stay on the road to better health with Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 2, an eight-week strength training program offered by MU Extension. This second level of strength training starts on April 23rd and runs through June 13th, meeting every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30. Call the Library for more information. (816) 701-3485.

 

Tuesday, May 1

Story time at Central Library
Come out to the Central Branch of the Kansas City Public Library on Tuesday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for story time. Join the library every Tuesday for stories, songs, and plenty of time for play. The library encourages patrons to talk, sing, read, write and play every day, but Tuesdays are special because parking is free!

 

Upcoming

Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Meeting
The next meeting of the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association will be on Monday, May 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Museum (3218 Gladstone).

 

Northeast Library book club
The next meeting of the Northeast Library’s book club will take place on Sunday, May 6, from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Come to the North East Book Group each month to share your passion for books and join in on riveting book discussions.

 

RCGKC Chiefs Play60 ability camp
The Recreation Council of Greater Kansas City will host a Play60 Ability Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday, April 2, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the 9th and Van Brunt athletic fields. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Various Chiefs players, cheerleaders, and the KC Wolf knock it out of the park at this clinic to promote good health and fitness using their Play60 format. Participants rotate through stations and learn key football skills taught by chiefs player and additional volunteers. The evening is wrapped up with a meet-and-greet session. For more information, call 816.513.7507.