Wednesday, April 4

Substance abuse recovery
A substance abuse recovery meeting will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at New Beginning Apostolic Church. Contact Frederick Wilson (816-786-1981) for more information.

Thursday, April 5

Mattie Rhodes Center health clinic
The Northeast location of the Mattie Rhodes Center (148 N. Topping) opens its evening health clinic, named La Clinica, every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. No appointments needed, but care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tech Coach Drop-in at Northeast Library
Stop by the North-East Branch of the Kansas City Public Library on Thursday, April 5 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. to speak with a technology coach. The coaches will help with whatever technology questions you have–from building a resume to building a website. No appointment necessary; patrons can use library computers or bring in their own device.

Friday, April 6

Art Starts at the Library
The Central Public Library Branch will host its bi-monthly Art Starts at the Library event on Friday, April 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Library again provides a family-friendly starting point for a First Friday outing, offering exhibits, live music, kids’ activities, and munchies. The Rocky and Gabriella Mountain Gallery on the second floor offers a preview of ‘Here Where You Wish,’ a multisensory exhibit created by Kansas City’s Ryan Wilks in collaboration with fellow artist Ari Fish. Visitors navigate a labyrinth of sheer, flowing fabric that leads to a public altar, where they are encouraged to leave an object of personal significance and write down a wish. It invites us to believe, if just for a second, that what we most desire can and will come true if we are bold enough to confide it. Interrelated music will be performed by Tim J. Harte.
Younger attendees can enjoy arts and crafts and a special 6 p.m. story time.

Saturday, April 7

Money Smart Day 2018
The 10th Annual Money Smart Day 2018, sponsored by the Federal Reserve of Kansas City, will be held at the Central Library Branch on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The day-long event will feature a wide variety of financial courses and lessons revolving around topics like budgeting, home financing, buying a car, understanding and repairing credit, saving for the future, budgeting, utilizing technology to improve your finances, and avoiding financial scams, among other topics. Choose from a dozen free educational sessions and get a copy of your credit report for free. The event is open to the public and registration is not necessary. Free parking validation is available for the Library garage.

Monday, April 9

Lykins Neighborhood meeting
The next Lykins Neighborhood meeting will be held on Monday, April 9, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3704 E. 12th St. Join Lykins neighbors as they review crime and grime, organize neighborhood cleanups, and focus on creating a better community. Other neighborhoods in Historic Northeast are more than welcome to join.

Tuesday, April 10

Story time at Central Library
Come out to the Central Branch of the Kansas City Public Library on Tuesday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for story time. Join the library every Tuesday for stories, songs, and plenty of time for play. The library encourages patrons to talk, sing, read, write and play every day, but Tuesdays are special because parking is free!

Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association meeting
The Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 10, from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences,1750 Independence Avenue.

Independence Plaza Council Monthly Meeting
Independence Plaza Council will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Woodland Elementary School, 711 Woodland Ave., KCMO.

Upcoming

Indian Mound Neighborhood Meeting
The Indian Mound Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting on Monday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northeast Public Library (6000 Wilson Ave.)

Fountain Day 2018
Kansas City will celebrate Fountain Day on Tuesday, April 17, with a ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. at the Spirit of Freedom Fountain (Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. and Cleveland Ave.). Fountain Day is a spring ritual and holiday unique to Kansas City, in which the city’s fountains are turned on for the season. Join the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the City of Fountains Foundation for this annual celebration at our newly renovated fountain made possible by GOkc bond funds. Attend a follow-up reception at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center immediately following the ceremony.