• Wednesday, Feb. 23 •

Community crime meetings
Community members are continuing to meet every Wednesday at noon at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd. The group brings neighborhood safety concerns together and forwards them to the police department. All are welcome.

Teen Hip Hop Academy
Every Wednesday beginning at 4:40 p.m., Jeremy and his crew from Hip Hop Academy host this free event at the North-East Public Library, teaching creativity to youth through the positive elements of Hip Hop culture. Teens will learn dance and DJing. For more information, contact Shirl at the library (816) 701-3485. North-East Public Library is located at 6000 Wilson Rd.

• Sunday, Feb. 27 •

Sneak peak of Cultures Without Borders
Can’t wait until the March 6 opening of the Cultures Without Borders Traveling Art Exhibit? If so, check out the sneak preview at NorthEastminster Presbyterian Church, 301 Van Brunt Blvd. Items will be on display from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. The art exhibit officially opens March 6 and runs through April 17.

• Monday, Feb. 28 •

English class enrollment
Enrollment for English classes at Della Lamb for the Mid-winter term (March 1 – April 21) will be held Feb. 28 at 1 p.m., Della Lamb, 3608 St. John Ave. Items needed in order to enroll are photo identification and proof of income. The enrollment process will take approximately three hours. Free transportation is offered within a limited area. ESL classes are free to students speaking all languages. Call (816) 231-3665 for more information.

• Upcoming •

EMPOWER kidney disease classes
Free classes are available on March 8, 15 and 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at four Kansas City area locations. Classes will teach guests how to take control of kidney disease and make healthy choices. Call (816) 842-0076 to register.

Newhouse Shelter Showdown Kick-off Rally
Kansas City’s Newhouse is hosting a showdown, challenging KU, MU and K-State fans to raise the most money for the Newhouse domestic violence shelter. The rally will be Tuesday, March 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Boulevard Brewery, 2501 Southwest Blvd. Cost is $25, which includes drinks and a pint glass. To register, visit www.newhouseshelter.org/events or pay at the door. For additional information, call (816) 474-6446, ext. 224 or e-mail developmentcoordinator@newhouseshelter.org.

An Affair of the Arts
Kansas City, Missouri, School District invites you to attend a scholar showcase, “An Affair of the Arts,” which will feature a variety of performances by KCMSD students on Thursday, March 10. The event is an inaugural fundraiser for the KCMSD Education Foundation. Art viewing and sale will be held at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The showcase begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75. To sponsor a table of 10, cost is $1,000. The event will be held at the Kansas City Marriott, Muehlebach Tower, 200 W. 12th St.