May 7: Mural Day is Friday, May 7! Take a tour of Historic Northeast’s many colorful murals using the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s recently updated Mural Map, found at many local businesses or virtually at nekcchamber.com. Share your photos on social media with #HNEMurals.

May 7: Guadalupe Centers Cinco De Mayo Celebration. Tamales & Live Music! Friday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez) This is a Free Outdoor Event
Guadalupe Centers

May 8: Pendleton Heights Neighborhood will host its Spring Garage Sale Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 8: Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair is popping up in Pendleton Heights on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lexington and Brooklyn. Come out for makers, music, coffee, food trucks and community! Supported by PH Coffee, J. Rieger & Co., FMK Social Gallery and Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association.

May 8: Butterfly Garden Planting on Saturday from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – See pages 8, 19, & 12 for info.

May 8: Budd Park Event: NEAT/MRC Sponsor. See ad on page 3 for more info.

May 10: Lykins Neighborhood Association meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. In May, they will meet in person at Lykins Square Park.

May 11: Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at PH Coffee.

May 11: KC CARE Health Center is hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Don Bosco Community Center (520 Campbell). On the fourth Tuesday of the month, it will be from 12 to 6:30 p.m. Make an appointment at 816-665-8981 or kccare.org/covidvaccine. Walk-in appointments available.

May 13: Independence Plaza Community Council meetings take place the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. They are currently being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the meeting by following this link: https://latinxedco.zoom.us/j/6573955655.