Weekends through October 15 – HUZZAH! The Kansas City Renaissance Festival is open rain or shine. Find more info at kcrenfest.com. Keep an eye out for Northeast News ticket giveaways!

Wednesday, September 13 – Town Hall Meeting with Police Chief Stacey Graves at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, 825 Euclid, in the Wayne Miner Community Room from 1-2 p.m. Refreshments provided. Limited Seating Available. Contact Rory Kirk at (816) 196-8084 for details.

Thursday, September 14– Coffee, Culture, and Conversation at the EGG, 2659 Independence Blvd. From 10 to 11 am, stop by for coffee and treats and learn about the latest art projects taking shape in Northeast. Free, everyone welcome.

Friday, September 15– Summer Dusk Concert featuring The Distant Now. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, the music begins at 7 pm at 2251 Lexington Avenue  at the community stage. Free.

Saturday, September 16 – Ground Cherry, Garlic & Good Times Festival, Hosted by the Agape Grow Education Center at 8319 Independence Ave. (Beaumont Baptist Church). Stop by and visit the farmer’s market, sample recipes using ground cherries. Bring the kids for the petting zoo and magic show, also free popcorn and ice cream from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. See page – for details.

Friday, September 22– 1963 Northeast High School 60th class reunion, Johnnie’s Tavern, 1175 South Mo Hwy 7, Blue Springs. Join your classmates from 1 to 5 pm. For dinner or drinks.

Saturday September 23 – Kawsmouth River Carnival. 3pm to 6pm on the Missouri River between Kaw Point and Riverfront park. Calling all river rats, wingnuts, adventurers, makers, paddlers, and pirates. The River Carnival is an absurdly fun and playful mardi-gras style Art boat parade on the Missouri River! Come join the fun!