Thursday, Aug. 14- Coffee, Culture & Conversation, 10 to 11 a.m., 2657 Independence Blvd. This month’s guest speaker is Gary Goebel, member of Kiwanis International service organization, which supports services for children locally and globally. Enjoy a sweet treat, a cup of coffee, and meet others living and working in the northeast community. Sponsored by the Northeast Chamber of Commerce; free.

Thursday, Aug. 14- Art Club, 6 to 7 p.m., North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Ave. Learn a new art skill every week and create a unique piece of art to take home. For ages 8 to 12; free.

Friday, Aug. 15- Teen Terror Scary Movie, 2 p.m., North-east Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Ave. Enjoy a scary movie with your friends while enjoying popcorn and drinks. For ages 13 to 18; free.

Friday, Aug. 15- Summer Dusk Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., The Colonnade in Concourse Park. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and chairs to enjoy authentic Irish Music performed by And So It Goes. Free, sponsored by Northeast Arts KC. Visit www.northeastartskc.org for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 16- Elmwood Cemetery Walking Tour, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 4900 E. Truman Rd. Meet at the Armour Memorial Chapel (inside the cemetery) for a guided tour of Kansas City’s most famous at rest in Elmwood, a National Historic Place; free, Donations accepted.

Saturday, Aug. 16- School Supply Giveaway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eleos Coffee House, 3410 Independence Ave. Select from an assortment of backpacks and other school essentials; free, sponsored by Eleos Ministries.

Sunday, Aug. 17- Back To School Block Party, 3 to 6 p.m., Milestone Youth Center, 3417 E. 12th St. Stop by and get ready for school with free school supplies and fun activities including a bounce house, face painting and balloon animals. Food for the whole family. Free haircuts and braiding with registration, call 816-456-7338 prior to the event to reserve a time.

Monday, Aug. 18- Teen Juice & Paint, 5:30 to 7 p.m., North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Ave. Sip a juicy beverage and paint with your friends. For ages 12 to 18; free.


Saturday, Sept. 20- Northeast High School Alumni Association Golf Tournament at Adams Pointe Golf Club, 1601 N.E. R.D. Mize Rd. (Blue Springs, Mo.) Sign up now for this September fundraiser that supports scholarships for current Northeast High students. To register or donate, contact George Wilson at 816-217-1425 or email gwkcmo@gmail.com.