Community Calendar

Thursday, April 21 – Northeast High School is hosting its annual Families on the Football Field Community Engagement Event from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 21. The goal is to allow students and their families the opportunity to learn of all the amazing resources community partners have to offer.



Thursday, April 21 – The exciting new play, ‘Gabby for God,’ premieres at The Arts Asylum on Thursday, April 21. ‘Gabby for God,’ by Kansas City playwright Jennifer Cannady, explores the universal struggle to find common ground between differing beliefs. Located at 824 Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, Mo., the Arts Asylum’s new location is an addition to the A to Z Theatrical Campus. “Gabby for God” runs through Sunday, April 30. 
Tickets are available at theartasylum.org.



Friday, April 22 – Earth Day, this year’s theme is “Invest In Your Planet.” For more information about Earth Day events, visit EarthDay.org.

Saturday, April 23 – Spring Plant Exchange from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Farmers, gardeners or anyone that wants to try and get a green thumb can come and bring plants and receive plants for free. If someone is brand new to this, they can come and pick a few plants and take them home to learn how to grow. From 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Opening of the “Old Country Store,”  a hub for local farmers; meat, produce, mushrooms, etc. to sell through the year. It will be open 3 days a week to start with for customers to purchase local products. Farmers market vender meeting from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., followed by potluck. All at Agape Grow Education Center, 8319 Independence Ave. Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/18heCHn4z

Every Sunday – Art Garden KC, an outdoor art festival featuring local handmade arts/crafts, food trucks, live music, open mic, family activities and more! Free to attend. Located at 2233 Lexington Ave from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weather permitting) 
Follow @ArtGardenKC on Facebook or Instagram for updates. 



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