Thursday, Dec. 4- Sheffield Place Holiday Lunch & Gift Bazaar, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 916 Newton Ave. Enjoy a light lunch and tour Sheffield Place’s newest family home, The Aspen. Shop for holiday gifts, hand-crafted by the mothers and children at Sheffield Place.

Saturday, Dec. 6- Pendleton Heights Holiday Homes Tour, 12 to 5 p.m. Tour five historic homes decorated for the holidays in the Pendleton Heights Historic District. Purchase advance tickets at phkc.org or in person at 2205 Lexington Ave. on the tour date.

Saturday, Dec. 6 & Sunday, Dec. 7- Northeast Arts KC Open Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sat.) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Sun.) Pick up a tour map at the first stop, The Economic Growth Gallery (2659 Independence Blvd.). Meet local artists and view their unique creations available for purchase. Free, visit www.northeastartskc.org for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 7- Film Screening, “No Other Land”, 2 p.m., 606 Gladstone Blvd. Viewing and discussion for this Academy-award winning Best Documentary feature, film begins at 2:45 and discussion at 4:45. $10 suggested donation with proceeds donated to Palestine American Medical Association. For more information visit www.ibcckc.org

Tuesday, Dec. 9- Farewell Party for Frank the Liberty Tree, 3 p.m., 328 S. Monroe Ave. The community is invited to celebrate the life of this 250-year-old burr oak. Read more about this historic tree at www.northeastnews.net

Tuesday, Dec. 9- Public Meeting, Bi-State Sustainable Re-investment Corridor, 5 to 7 p.m. Don Bosco Senior Center, 580 Campbell Ave. Learn the latest developments with this new transit initiative, enjoy drinks, snacks and door prizes available. Spanish translation provided. For information visit https://www.marc.org/bi-state-sustainable-reinvestment-corridor

Thursday, Dec. 11- Coffee, Culture and Conversation, 10 to 11 a.m., 2659 Independence Blvd.

Join Inky the Newscat and the staff of The Northeast News for coffee, treats, and a discussion about community news. Sponsored by the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Free.

Saturday, Dec. 13 & Sunday, Dec. 14- Dickens Carolers at The Museum of Kansas City, 3218 Gladstone Blvd. Enjoy the classic songs of  Christmas performed live on the Grand Staircase from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Free.

Saturday, Dec. 20- Calvary Temple’s Breakfast with Santa, Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 5607 St. John Ave. Children from age 0 to 19 are invited to have breakfast with Santa Claus and receive a toy and photo. Reservations required, RSVP at the Calvary Temple Food Pantry (across from the church), open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. by Dec. 12.