admin• Wednesday, March 2 •
Community crime meetings
Community members are continuing to meet every Wednesday at noon at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd. The group brings neighborhood safety concerns together and forwards them to the police department. All are welcome.
Teen Hip Hop Academy
Every Wednesday beginning at 4:40 p.m., Jeremy and his crew from Hip Hop Academy host this free event at the North-East Public Library, teaching creativity to youth through the positive elements of Hip Hop culture. Teens will learn dance and DJing. For more information, contact Shirl at the library (816) 701-3485. North-East Public Library is located at 6000 Wilson Rd.
• Friday, March 4 •
Don Bosco Center’s Lunch and Learn
Don Bosco invites you to its First Friday Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. to learn more about Don Bosco’s history and mission. Hear the stories of just a few of the 2,300 people they help every day. Lunch is provided. To RSVP, contact Mark Stewart at mstewart@donbosco.org.
• Saturday, March 5 •
Draw your own paper doll
It’s another Museum Kids Saturday Workshop at the Kansas City Museum. Youngsters will learn about paper dolls and how to make them from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd. Bring a friend at no extra charge – two children for just $10. To reserve your 2-for-1 tickets, call Museum Education Curator Rebecca Schroeder, (816) 483-8300 ext. 1402.
• Tuesday, March 8 •
EMPOWER kidney disease classes
Free classes are available on March 8, 15 and 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at four Kansas City area locations. Classes will teach guests how to take control of kidney disease and make healthy choices. Call (816) 842-0076 to register.
Newhouse Shelter Showdown Kick-off Rally
Kansas City’s Newhouse is hosting a showdown, challenging KU, MU and K-State fans to raise the most money for the Newhouse domestic violence shelter. The rally will be Tuesday, March 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Boulevard Brewery, 2501 Southwest Blvd. Cost is $25, which includes drinks and a pint glass. To register, visit www.newhouseshelter.org/events or pay at the door. For additional information, call (816) 474-6446, ext. 224 or e-mail developmentcoordinator@newhouseshelter.org.
Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association meeting
Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School, 544 Wabash.The program will be presented by Kansas City Police Officer James Schriever, an assistant police chief and another KCMO representative regarding Kansas City’s earnings tax.
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