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.

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

Friday, June 20- Summer Dusk Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., The Colonnade at The Concours. Enjoy country-western standards by Cody Wyoming and the Rhinestoners. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Free concert sponsored by Northeast Arts KC, see page 5 for more information.

Saturday, June 21- Western Family Days, 12 to 4 p.m., Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Western-themed family activities including a rope-twirling contest and horseback rides. The Rex Purefoy Hollywood Cowboy exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside the cultural center. For more information visit: www.brucewatkinscenter.com.