• Wednesday, March 23 •

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.

• Thursday, March 24 •

James Elementary Safe Schools Program
A Safe Schools Program Community Forum will be held at James Elementary, 5810 Scarritt, at 6 p.m. The public is invited to share concerns and ideas on how to make the neighborhood safer. Speakers will also share reports on current efforts to improve the Northeast area. Refreshments will be available.

• Friday, March 25 •

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
The Knights of Columbus invites you to attend its fish fry from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s St. Joseph Hall, 318 Benton Blvd. Menu includes whole catfish, catfish filets, shrimp, coleslaw, potatoes, green beans, dessert and drink. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 12 and under. A fish fry will also be held on April 1 and April 15.

• Monday, March 28 •

Front Street DDI open house meeting
The public is invited to attend the I-435/Front Street Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Improvement Project Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Communication Workers of America Union Hall Facility, 6415 Universal Ave. Attendees will learn more about the project and about strategies like ride sharing, changing work hours, among others. For more information, visit www.modot.org/kansascity. To RSVP, e-mail Triveece Harvey at thavey@pbassociates.com or call (816) 756-5690 ext. 3038.

• Upcoming •

Keyhole presents “Unsolved Problems”
The Keyhole, 1903 Wyandotte, will feature Northeast author J.W. Helkenberg in its Unsolved Problems presentation from 5:30 to 10 p.m. April 1. Helkenberg’s “The Theory of Quantum Relativity” is currently in the top 10 in both the U.S. and U.K. All of Helkenberg’s works are available on Amazon. The presentation will also feature works by other artists, scientists and mathematicians.

NEKC Chamber plans trip to Lawrence
Northeast Kansas City Chamber is planning a trip to Lawrence April 29. The trip is designed as an educational visit to Massachusetts Street and will help Northeast with its vision for Independence Avenue. Cost is $35 and includes transportation and dinner. To sign up, contact NEKC, (816) 231-3312 or e-mail nekcchamber@aol.com.