Wednesday, July 17- Historic Northeast Candidates Forum, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. 2657 Independence Ave. Meet and question August primary candidates for Jackson County Prosecutor, Missouri Senate Districts 7, 9, 11 and Missouri House of Representatives District 19. Sponsored by the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Reservations suggested, RSVP to bobbibaker@nekcchamber.com

Friday, July 19-  Pop in at the Park, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Lykins Square Park, E. Eighth St., and Myrtle Ave. Fun activities and a free book, free meals for kids ages 1 to 18. Held each week through Aug. 16. Sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library.

Friday, July 19- Summer Dusk Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Colonnade in Concourse Park (200 Benton Blvd.) Northeast Arts KC presents harpist Calvin Arsenia. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinner and enjoy this free performance. See ad on page 4 for more information.

Tuesday, July 23- Community Resource Fair, 4 to 7:00 p.m., Trailwoods Elementary, 6201 E. 17th St. The Community Resource Fair is an outdoor public event that connects families with local businesses, resources and programs.

Saturday, July 27- KC Sambusa Fest, 3 to 7:00 p.m., Maple Park, 1832 E. Missouri Ave. Come enjoy an exploration of East African culture, businesses, community and fun. Activities include a petting zoo with a camel, an Ethiopian Coffee making demonstration, live Somali music, Kenyan street food, injera making and tastes of local East African food from around KC. This free event is sponsored by Camel Culture. www.camelculture.org