Thursday June 8- Coffee, Culture and Conversation at the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Blvd. KCMO Public Works Utility Director Uday Manepalli will present an overview of improvements along the Independence Avenue/Blvd corridor. Begins at 10 a.m. Free, everyone welcome.

Thursday June 8- Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council, 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Early Start, 2008 E. 12th St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Attendance at meetings which are mostly virtual is crucial for our voices to be heard, ensuring our community can thrive.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 9 & 10 – Sugar Creek Slavic Fest at William Henry Harrison Park, 11520 Putnam, Sugar Creek, Mo. Friday, 5-11 p.m., Saturday, 12-11 p.m. Food, traditional dance and music, kids games, fun for the entire family.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 – Airport Concession Job Fair at the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, 2657 Independence Blvd. from 9 a.m. – noon. Seeking servers, cooks, bartenders, managers and cashiers. On-site interviews. Sponsored by OHM Concession Group and MO State Senator Barbara Anne Washington.

MONDAY, JUNE 19 – The Indian Mound Neighborhood Association’s monthly meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at Budd Park, not the North-East Library, in recognition of Juneteenth, the national holiday. Agenda will include board election nominations and updated Budd Park shelter information.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 – General Municipal Election. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Check KCEB.ORG for polling locations and sample ballot information.

SUNDAYS – Indian Mound Park clean up from 9:30-11 a.m., weather permitting. Bags, gloves and cleaning supplies provided by KCMO Parks and Recreation Dept. Focusing on areas near Cliff Drive Gate 4, Gladstone & Brighton, Gladstone & Topping. Meet at Indian Mound Park, Gladstone Blvd. and Belmont .