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Wednesday, July 8
Kid Café
Join the North-East Public Library at 3 p.m. for a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18-years-old and under.
Wimpy Kid Club
Attention all fans of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid! North-East Public Library will host a book club at the library at 5 p.m. Attendees will read from the book, act out scenes, create crafts and play games.
Thursday, July 9
Northeast Farmer’s Market
The Northeast Farmer’s Market will be open Thursdays from June 4 to October 1, at the corner of Independence Avenue and Gladstone Boulevard. They will accept EBT/SNAP and participate in the Beans&Greens program (so $25 EBT + $50 food). Learn more at www.facebook.com/NEKCFarmersMarket.
Adult Thursday Games
Join other adults at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., Kansas City, Mo., to play a variety of games at 10 a.m.
Kid Café
Join the North-East Public Library at 3 p.m. for a free healthy snack at the library. Snacks are reserved for youth ages 18-years-old and under.
Back 2 Better
Join the North-East Public Library at 5 p.m. for a Chronic Disease Management Workshop. Open to all adults and free of charge. This workshop would benefit you if you have been diagnosed with a chronic disease, are living with someone with a chronic disease, or taking care of someone with a chronic disease.
Friday, July 10
Chair Fitness
Join North-East Public Library at 9:30 a.m. for physical fitness. No matter what your limitations, maybe you can still reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise. This class is designed to give you a total body workout. Cardio, strength and flexibility exercises are all performed from a seated position.
Teddy Bear Picnic
To celebrate National Teddy Bear Day, the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd. The party on the front lawn of the Kansas City Museum includes a picnic with your favorite teddy bear, lawn games, face painting and a goody bag. Thanks to sponsor HealthCare USA, there is no cost to attend the picnic, however, each child must be pre-registered. Attendance is limited to 150, so sign up today. Please email carol.green@kcmo.org with names/ages of children attending and the name of the accompanying adult.
Brian Wendling: Juggling! Comedy! Energy!
Join North-East Public Library at 10:30 a.m. for International Jugglers Association team champion Brian Wendling tosses his juggling skills and audience antics into high-energy fun! Give Brian three or more objects, and he’ll juggle them. Add three or more spectators, and you’ll wonder if he’s juggling the objects or the people! Participate in a lively family show suitable for all ages
KidSight Vision Screening
Join the North-East Library at 10 a.m. for the KidSight Vision Screening Program. Healthy vision is essential to your child’s success in school. This program is free.
Las Estrellas
Las Estrellas, a Latino band, will perform from 7 – 9 p.m. Friday, July 10, on the grounds of the Kansas City Museum. This is a free concert. Las Estrellas has been performing since 1974 at weddings, quinceaneras, fiestas, and community events. Street parking is available. Accessible parking only will be available in the museum parking lot. If special accommodations are required, please contact Anna Marie Tutera at (816) 513-7568 in advance for this and all upcoming programs and events at the Museum.
Saturday, July 11
Mexican American Fast Pitch Softball Leagues: Connecting Communities Across State Lines
Curated by Dr. Gene T. Chavez and presented by the Kansas City Museum in partnership with El Centro, Inc., Mexican American Fast Pitch Softball Leagues: Connecting Communities Across State Lines is an exhibition exploring the rich history and legacy of Mexican American fast pitch softball leagues in Missouri and Kansas. Opening on the weekend that the 2015 National Conference of La Raza’s (NCLR) annual conference comes to Kansas City, this exhibition features a documentary film based on oral histories of former players and items from personal collections including photographs, uniforms, league documents, trophies, and other historical materials. On view from July 11 – September 5, 2015. Exhibition tours are free and will be available on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
Sunday, July 12
Games Day
Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., at 2 p.m. to play video games and board games with your friends. For kids and teens.
Tuesday July, 14
Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association Meeting
The next Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association Meeting will take place from 7 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, 1750 Independence Ave.
Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council Meeting
The next Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30 on Tuesday, July 14, at Woodland Elementary School, 711 Woodland Ave.
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