SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 –
Come join us anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., in the Education Room at the Kansas City Museum (3218 Gladstone Blvd.) for an Open House to discuss concepts for improvements in Kessler Park. Learn more about the project here: https://www.kesslerparkplankc.com/

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 –
The next Northeast Community Park Party will be at Concourse Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for free food, children’s activities and community building!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 –
Northeast News Open House, 5 to 7 p.m. at 2659 Independence Blvd. Come visit our new office space and see where your weekly community paper takes shape. Sample a variety of homemade chili recipes prepared by our staff and vote for your favorite during our Chili Cook-off.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 –
Independence Plaza Block Party from 3-7 p.m. on E 7th Street between Gladstone and Chestnut. Meet your neighbors, enjoy music, try food, play games and find ways to get engaged. Contact kansascitysIPNC@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 –
St. Ann’s Church Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of games, crafts, food, entertainment and lots of raffles for theme baskets, gift cards, shopping and much, much more! 10109 E. Lexington Avenue, Independence (two blocks north or 24 Highway and Huttig). For more information, please call 816-252-1160.