Northeast News
Wednesday, August 20
KC Museum Hard Hat Tour
Take a hard hat tour of Corinthian Hall, the 100+ year old home of lumber baron Robert A. Long and his family. Visitors will see Corinthian Hall in mid-renovation, the bare interior of the building exposed for the first time in decades. Visitors will also tour the exhibit inside Corinthian Hall: Planning for the Future: Find History at Kansas City Museum. Admission is free and this week’s tours will be held Wednesday through Saturday at 10 a.m. and at noon on Sunday at the museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd.
Thursday, August 21
Adult Thursday
Join other adults at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., Kansas City, Mo., to watch a movie on the library’s big screen at 10 a.m.
Friday, August 22
Story Time and Craft
Join North-East Public Library for its weekly story time and craft at 10:30 a.m. Parents and kids will enjoy stories geared toward toddlers and pre-schoolers. Get ready for songs, tongue twisters and dramatic play.
Fish Fry
Enjoy some deep fried catfish from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the NBA Church, 200 N. Bales Ave. Dine-in and delivery services are available for $7.50 and $9, respectively. The menu also includes coleslaw, potato salad, hush puppies french fries and mac and cheese.
Northeast High School Class of 1969 reunion
For its 45th Class Reunion, the class of 1969 is inviting anyone in the Northeast who went to NHS between 1967-1971 to join the festivities. Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, the class will meet for dinner and socializing at Paul and Jack’s Tavern, 1808 Clay St., North Kansas City. From 6 – 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, the class is gathering at CoCo Key Water Resort, 9103 E. 39th St. The cost for the event on Saturday is $45 per person.
Deadline to register for the Saturday night events is Wednesday, Aug. 20. Any questions, call Gloria Vogt Roach 785-594-3816.
Saturday, August 23
Spanish lessons
Join the North-East Library for free Spanish lessons. Two ongoing sessions are available for the cost of a free will donation. Beginner classes take place every Saturday from 10 a.m. – noon and advanced classes follow from noon – 2 p.m. To enroll, contact learnwithpepe@hotmail.com.
Computer Class – Microsoft
Join North-East Public Library for class on the fundamentals of Microsoft Word which will focus on templates as well as the various menu options. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 6000 Wilson Rd.
Monday, August 25
Sheffield Neighborhood Association Meeting
The Sheffield Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Hope Academy, 1001 Bennington Ave.
Tuesday, August 26
Kansas City Digital Media Lab
The KCDML is open to youth ages 13-18 every Tuesday from 3:30 – 7 p.m. at the Kansas City Library. It’s a safe space for youth who are interested in, or want to learn more about storytelling and/or coding. You’ll have access to equipment and adult collaborators to learn, create, and grow. All of the adult collaborators have had background checks and are simply available to help youth take their expertise and interest to the next level.
Upcoming
Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association Meeting
The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd.