WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 – City Council Candidate Meet & Greet at 815 Gallery, 815 E. 5th St. in Columbus Park from 6-8 p.m. Candidates will have 5-8 minutes to introduce themselves and take questions from attendees. Sponsored by NEAT and the Mattie Rhodes Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 27 – MyHealth Soccer Tournament and Health Fair sponsored by the Mattie Rhodes Center and KC Parks. Free food, raffles and health vendors. Free COVID vaccines and basic health screenings from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 9th and Van Brunt Soccer Field.

MONDAY, MAY 29 – (Memorial Day) – The historic William Rockhill Nelson Memorial Chapel/Mausoleum, will be open for public viewing from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Mt. Washington Cemetery (614 S. Brookside Ave., Independence, MO). Cemetery representatives will be on-site to share the history of the building and answer questions.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 – International Taste and Tour. Hop on the trolley and explore the various restaurants along Independence Avenue. Begins at 11:30 am. For tickets visit www.NEKCChamber.com. See the ad on page 3 for more details.

MONDAY, JUNE 19 – In recognition of Juneteenth, the National Holiday, The Indian Mound Neighborhood Association’s May monthly meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at Budd Park (NOT North-East Library). Agenda includes board election nominations and updated Budd Park shelter information.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 – Municipal General Elections.Polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Check KCEB.org for your polling location.