• Wednesday, March 16 •

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.

• Monday, March 21 •

Indian Mound Neighborhood Association meeting
The Indian Mound Neighborhood Association will meet at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., at 6:30 p.m.

• Upcoming •

Twelfth Street Heritage First Annual Poker Tourney
Be prepared for a night of poker and games on March 26 to benefit Twelfth Street Heritage and it’s youth mentoring program. Cocktail hour will be from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and the poker tournament will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Marriott, 200 West 12th St. First place winner receives a 42-inch flat screen TV.