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Wednesday, December 30
Walk with ease club
At 9:30 a.m. at the North-East Library, this six-week course will teach participants how to walk and stretch safely, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Weekly incentives will be given to participants. Learn how walking can improve your fitness and help manage your arthritis pain.
Thursday, December 31
Kansas City Libraries
All Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 30 and remain closed on Friday, January 1st for New Year’s Day.
Friday, January 1
New Year’s day
City and Jackson County offices are closed. Happy New Years. The Kansas City Museum is also closed in observance of the holiday.
Saturday, January 2
Computer Class
Learn about navigating your computer in this class, which offers insight into hardware and software components. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the North-East Public Library.
Communiversity Spanish Class
Join the North-East Public Library at 10 a.m. to learn how to speak conversational Spanish.
Sunday, January 3
Chess club
Join the Kings Club Youth Chess Team at 10 a.m. every Sunday at New Beginning
Apostolic Church, 200 N. Bales Ave. All kids 3rd-12th grades are welcome.
Contact Gaston Woodland (816- 977-0470) for more information.
Northeast Book Club
Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., for its monthly Northeast Book Club at 2 p.m. Share your passion for books and join in on riveting book discussions.
upcoming
Substance abuse recovery
Beginning Jan. 6, 2016, a substance abuse recovery meetings will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at New Beginning Apostolic Church. Contact Frederick Wilson (816-786-1981) for more information.
Knights of Columbus dinner
Join the Knights of Columbus order #4613 for bingo and dinner on Friday, Jan. 8. in St. Joseph’s Hall in St. Anthony’s Church, 3208 Lexington Ave. Sponsored by the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, dinner runs from 5 – 7 p.m. with a special theme; Elvis Presley Birthday Tribute with a menu featuring meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and salad for only $7. Pop, water, coffee and Elvis themed dessert will also be available. Bingo then runs from 7 – 9 p.m.
My Kansas City: the Heritage & Legacy of the Historic Northeast
This exhibition explores the important history of Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhoods and its long-awaited renaissance. As one of Kansas City’s oldest areas, the Historic Northeast’s past includes legendary, lively stories and shared memories of magnates, immigrants, mansions, ethnic businesses, and more. From culturally diverse neighborhoods, active residents, and visionary leaders to iconic monuments and beautiful natural resources, the Historic Northeast has deep historical significance for Kansas City—and the resilience and creativity of its neighborhoods is a beacon for the future. The exhibition is located in the Museum’s Carriage House and is on display through Jan. 16, 2016. Exhibition Tours are free and self-guided from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
Thacher time capsule opening
Northeast stakeholders are invited to join the KCPS from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., to view the opening of the Thacher time capsule. KCPS has donated the contents for display to the Kansas City Museum. Please join us for this exciting time of honoring the past.
Knights of Columbus breakfast
Join the Knights of Columbus #4613 as they roll back prices to two years ago for breakfast on Sunday, Jan 10, in St. Joseph’s Hall at St. Anthony’s Church, 3208 Lexington Ave. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. – noon with a menu featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy over biscuits, and chorizo, with coffee and orange juice available. Admission is $5.50 for adults and $3 for children 12-years-old and under.
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