admin• Wednesday, August 24 •
Popsicle Parade
Decorate your bikes, trikes, wagons, wheelchairs and strollers for the annual Popsicle Parade at Budd Park located on St. John Avenue and Denver in Historic Northeast. To decorate your set of wheels, meet at the park’s north playground at 6 p.m. Northeast Arts will provide most of the decorations, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Parade starts at 7 p.m. at the north playground and prizes will be given for winning floats. Participants can stroll through the park and to the swimming pool for free popsicles. The parade is made possible by Northeast Arts KC and NorthEastminster Presbyterian Church.
Hard hat tours
Take a hard hat tour of Corinthian Hall, the more than 100-year-old home of lumber baron Robert A. Long and his family. Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., will host the free tours on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Thursday, August 25 •
La Chalupa Farmers Market
Mattie Rhodes’ La Chalupa Farmers Market will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and features locally grown produce. The farmers market will be held every Thursday at the Mattie Rhodes Center, 148 N. Topping Ave., Kansas City, Mo. SNAP/EBT cards will be accepted.
Fit n Fine
Learn about creating good habits and maintaining a healthy lifestyle by attending the Fit n Fine workshop at 4:30 p.m. at North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Huge Rummage Sale
Check out VFW Post 9997s “Huge Rummage Sale” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 through Aug. 27. The sale will be held at the VFW located at Wilson Road and Ewing. On Saturday, Aug. 27, attendees can also check out the sweet treats at the bake sale.
• Friday, August 26 •
Story Time and Craft
Children are invited to attend the story time and craft at 10:30 a.m. at North-East Public Library.
• Saturday, August 27 •
3rd Annual Community Health & Awareness Fair
Check out the 3rd Annual Community Health & Awareness Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, 2910 E. 30th St., Kansas City, Mo. Activities will include health exhibits, free health screenings, health discussion groups, a food giveaway, the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department’s police cars, mounted patrol, and bicycle patrols, along with the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department’s fire engine truck.
Microsoft Word Basics
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, including menu options and template choices, by attending the free workshop at North-East Public Library.
Teen Gamers
Teens are invited to visit the North-East Public Library at 1:30 p.m. to spend time gaming with their friends.
• Sunday, August 28 •
Krause’s 50th Anniversary
All are invited to the attend the celebration of Brother Jim Krause’s 50th anniversary as brother in his religious order. Join the celebration from noon to 3 pm. at St. Anthony Parish’s St. Joseph Hall, 318 Benton Blvd.
Sunday Family Movie
Join North-East Public Library for its weekly family movie at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays.
• Upcoming •
Learn about literacy
Learn about the prevalence of functional illiteracy and how volunteers can be part of the solution at the Literacy Kansas City Volunteer Orientation from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the American Red Cross Building, Third Floor, 211 W. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. To register, call (816) 333-9332 or email bseberger@literacykc.org. Literacy Kansas City tutors serve adults and older teens with free, one-on-one, confidential reading assistance throughout the greater metropolitan area. Tutor training will follow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 10 and 17 and Oct. 29.
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Check out the Kansas City Museum’s Hard Hat Happy Hour from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 1. Happy Hour will be held at the museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., and is part of Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s special after hours events. Tickets are $10 for chamber members and $15 for non-members, and includes a tour and a wine and cheese reception. To purchase a ticket, call Rebecca Koop, (816) 231-3312.
Museum Days at the Library
Youngsters can learn all about quilts, like how the keep us warm and can be used to decorate homes, during the Friday, Sept. 2, Museum Days at the Library at 10:30 a.m. Museum Days will be held at North-East Public Library and are open to ages three and up.
First Sunday Family Fun Day
Families will be challenging each other to create artistic masterpieces as they discover the art of printmaking at First Sunday Family Fun Day on Sunday, Sept. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kansas City Museum. Families use printmaking techniques using fruits and vegetables, as well as blocking printing and stamping to create wonderful pieces of art to take home. You can also assemble your own journal and decorate it with stamps or create a collage using flower stencils. All are invited to attend this free event.
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