admin• Wednesday, January 25 •
TRCA Crime Commission meeting
Attend the TRCA Crime Commission meeting to learn about the latest crime report from East Patrol presented by Officer Jason Cooley, Jackson County Rapid Rail and more. All are invited to attend the meeting, which will be held at 2 p.m., at St. Paul School of Theology’s Holter Hall, 5123 Truman Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Mattie Rhodes Center Community Forum
Join the public from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mattie Rhodes Center, 148 N. Topping, in sharing concerns and ideas about the community to new KCPD Chief Darryl Forté. Attendees will also learn about the Latino Advocacy Taskforce. Refreshments provided.
• Thursday, January 26 •
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 now host the free tours on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
HELP Public Safety Committee Meeting
Attend the HELP Public Safety Committee meeting at 4 p.m. at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., for two guest speakers: Major Ron Fletcher of East Patrol KCPD, and Alissia Canady, the Jackson County neighborhood prosecutor. Both will offer insight on their roles in the neighborhood and be available to answer questions.
• Friday, January 27 •
The Long Story of Corinthian Hall puppet show
Celebrate the birthday of Loula Long Combs, daughter of lumber Baron Robert Long, with the Paul Mesner puppet show “The Long Story of Corinthian Hall” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the Plaza Branch Library, 4801 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. Cake and punch will be provided.
Eleos Coffee to offer live music
Acoustic rhythms will fill the air beginning at 7 p.m. at Eleos Coffee House, 3401 Independence Ave. Local guitarist Lester Estelle, Sr. will share his jazz inspired music.
• Saturday, January 28 •
FitNFine
Learn about healthy habits to help you maintain a healthy weight during North-East Public Library’s FitNFine. Class begins at 1:30 p.m. at the library.
Microsoft Basics
Visit North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., at 10:30 a.m. to learn about the fundamentals of Microsoft Word with templates as well as the various menu options.
• Sunday, January 29 •
Sunday Family Movie
Check out North-East Public Library’s Sunday Family Movie at the library at 1:30 p.m.
• Monday, January 30 •
Literacy KC Volunteer Orientation
Want to get more involved in the community? Literacy KC is seeking volunteers. Attend the volunteer orientation at their offices at 211 W. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. Learn more about the issue of adult literacy and ways to make a difference through tutoring and other volunteer opportunities. For more information, contact Beth Seberger at (816) 333-9332 or email bseberger@literacykc.org.
• Tuesday, January 31 •
Repurposing site tours for NE Middle, Thacher
Kansas City Public Schools will host a site tour of shuttered Northeast Middle School and Thacher Elementary. The site tour will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Northeast Middle, 4904 Independence Ave. Following the tours, a meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. at North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., to discuss reuse options. For questions or more information, call Nicole Collier White, (816) 418-7745.
• Upcoming •
Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Assoc. Meeting
Plan to attend the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Assocation meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd. The group will plan for the coming year.
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