July 5 – 28 – CAMP WHAM! is back at Mattie Rhodes’ Northeast location, 148 N. Topping from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $30 per child per week long session. Free lunch and a snack provided. Contact Youth Development Coordinator Anthony Marcos Rea at (816) 581-5661 or area@mattierhodes.org for more info and to register.

Friday, July 7 – Pop In at the Park at Budd Park from 3 to 5 p.m. Free books and art activities for kids. This week the fun and learning will focus on birds. Sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library, KC Parks and Recreation and Missouri State Parks.

Saturday, July 8 – Tai Chi in the Park returns to Independence Plaza Park at Independence Blvd. and Brooklyn, on Saturdays 9-10 a.m. Join Instructor Gary Huff for an hour long session in the north part of the Independence Plaza Park adjacent to the Pendleton Arts Block.

Saturday, July 15 – Pulga flea market at 2203 Lexington Avenue. An outdoor venue featuring local art, jewelry, food and more, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, July 20- New City Council Member Meet & Greet, 5:00 -6:00 at the NEKC Chamber Office, 2657 Independence Blvd

Monday, July 31 – August 4 – Teen Summer Art Camp at Mattie Rhodes’ Northeast Location, 148 N. Topping, for grades 6-12. $30 per student per session, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Youth Development Coordinator Anthony Marcos Rea at (816) 581-5661 or area@mattierhodes.org for more info and to register.

Sundays – Indian Mound Park clean up from 9:30-11 a.m., weather permitting. Bags, gloves and cleaning supplies provided by KCMO Parks and Recreation Dept. Focusing on areas near Cliff Drive Gate 4, Gladstone & Brighton, Gladstone & Topping. Meet at Indian Mound Park, Gladstone Blvd. and Belmont near the stone wall.