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Wednesday, June 17
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.
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.
Thursday, June 18
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.
ESL Class
Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., at 10 a.m. to learn basic English skills: reading, writing, and conversation. No fee or books required.
Adult Thursday Movies
Join other adults at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., Kansas City, Mo., for a movie on the library’s big screen 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.
Blue Valley Neighborhood Association
The Blue Valley Neighborhood Association will hold its next monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the St. Mary’s Tabernacle, 2000 Hardesty Ave.
Friday, June 19
Story Time Mad Science: The science behind super heroes
Join North-East Public Library at 10:30 a.m. as students will learn about the science behind levitation, invisibility, camouflage, and more.
Saturday, June 20
Communiversity Spanish Class
Join the North-East Library at 10 a.m. to learn to speak conversational Spanish.
Computer Class
Learn what the Internet and your Internet browser can do. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd.
Northeast Kansas City Arts Summer Concert Series
Join the Northeast Kansas City Arts for its concert at dusk concert series this summer. The music runs from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Colonnade at Concourse Park. The next concert will be held on Saturday, June 20.
Neighborhood Lunch
Join theBethany Baptist Church, at the corner of Scarrit and Lawndale, from noon – 2 p.m. for a free lunch. The menu includes hot dogs, side dishes, desserts and drinks. There will be treats for children, as well. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Joe Knowles at 913-297-4509.
Sunday, June 21
Games Day
Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., at 10 a.m. to play video games and board games with your friends For kids and teens.
Summer Solstice Party
Join the Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association for their annual Summer Solstice Party, 3 p.m. – sunset Sunday, June 21. The party takes place in the community garden, Brooklyn Avenue and Minnie Street. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share with others.
Tuesday, June 23
Election Day
City wide elections, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. On the ballot includes: Mayoral race, City Council At Large (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and City Council (Districts 3, 4, 5, 6).
Upcoming
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.
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