Friday, June 6- International Marketplace Taste & Tour, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hop on the trolley and explore Independence Avenue eateries; Your passport includes seven stops with tasty cultural specialities and drinks. Tour buses depart from American Sons of Columbus (2415 Independence Blvd). Tickets available at the door or in advance at www.nekcchamber.com.

Saturday, June 7-  “Kaleidoscope” Youth Art Exhibit, 12 to 3 p.m., Super Flea, 6200 St. John Ave. Each Saturday through June 14, view original artworks by students ages 13 to 21, includes hands-on art making activity. Curated and sponsored by Mattie Rhodes Center. Free.

Saturday, June 7- Summer Reading Party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Ave. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and pick out a free book to get started. Food and fun activities for readers of all ages.

Saturday, June 7- Eleos Ministries Resource Fair, 10 a.m. to noon, 3410 Independence Ave. A variety of services will be available, including Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, health checkups, job opportunities, replacement birth certificates & ID’s, addiction recovery services and more. Lunch provided. Call 816-231-3401 or visit www.eleosministries.com for more information.

Thursday, June 12- Coffee, Culture & Conversation, 10 to 11 a.m., Independence Boulevard Christian Church, 606 Gladstone Blvd. Stop by for coffee and a treat, meet friends old and new. This month’s presentation will focus on community programs offered through this church’s outreach. Sponsored by the Northeast Chamber of Commerce. Free.

Saturday, June 14- SHRED-IT Drive-Thru Event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2657 Independence Ave. (Look for signs on Sixth Street to enter.) Free shredding of documents, drive through and drop off. Sponsored by Central Bank of Kansas City and the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.