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Wednesday, July 15
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.
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.
Thursday, July 16
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 Movie 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.
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.
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.
Blue Valley Neighborhood Association Meeting
The Blue Valley Neighborhood Association Meeting will host its next meeting at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Tabernacle. For more information, call 816-812-4686.
Friday, July 17
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.
Paul Mesner Puppets
Join the North-East Library at 10:30 a.m. for Paul Mesner Puppets in a veggie-centric love story about two avid gardeners, Okra and Romaine, who meet, marry, and have a beautiful daughter, Rapunzel. Enter an evil witch, a foreboding tower, and a handsome prince. Of course, our heroes leave happily ever alfalfa. Appropriate for all ages.
Saturday, July 18
Computer Class
Sign up for a free e-mail account and follow along with this tutorial that teaches the ins and outs of sending and receiving email, as well as how to organize your messages. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd.
Northeast Kansas City Arts Summer Concert
Join the Northeast Kansas City Arts for its concert at dusk concert series this summer. The Scotty McCormick Jr Band will play from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Colonnade at Concourse Park.
Monday, July 20
Indian Mound Neighborhood Meeting
Indian Mound Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, at the North-East Public Library. Meet with neighbors to discuss and resolve local issues. Open to the public.
Upcoming
Cliff Drive and Spirit of KC Scenic Byway Connector Trail Open House
The Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department invites you to attend a public Open House event from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Garrison Community Center, 1124 E. Fifth St., to view the trail design that will connect the Cliff Drive Scenic Byway to the Spirit of KC Scenic Byway. The meeting will be hosted by the KCMO Parks and Recreation Department and their design consultant TranSystems Corporation.
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