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November 4, 2015
Wednesday, November 4
Walk with ease club
At 9:30 a.m. at the North-East Library, this six-week course will teach participants how to walk and stretch safely, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Weekly incentives will be given to participants. Learn how walking can improve your fitness and help manage your arthritis pain.
My Kansas City: the Heritage & Legacy of the Historic Northeast
This exhibition explores the important history of Kansas City’s Historic Northeast neighborhoods and its long-awaited renaissance. As one of Kansas City’s oldest areas, the Historic Northeast’s past includes legendary, lively stories and shared memories of magnates, immigrants, mansions, ethnic businesses, and more. From culturally diverse neighborhoods, active residents, and visionary leaders to iconic monuments and beautiful natural resources, the Historic Northeast has deep historical significance for Kansas City—and the resilience and creativity of its neighborhoods is a beacon for the future. The exhibition is located in the Museum’s Carriage House and is on display through Jan. 16, 2016. Exhibition Tours are free and self-guided from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
Thursday, November 5
ESL Class
Join the North-East Library at 10 a.m. to learn basic English skills: reading, writing, and conversation. No fee or books required.
Friday, November 6
Chair Fitness
Join North-East Public Library at 9:30 a.m. for physical fitness. No matter what your limitations, maybe you can still reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of exercise. This class is designed to give you a total body workout. Cardio, strength and flexibility exercises are all performed from a seated position.
Story Time and Craft
Join North-East Public Library for its weekly story time and craft at 10:30 a.m. Parents and kids will enjoy stories geared toward toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Walk with ease club
At 10:45 a.m. at the North-East Library, this six-week course will teach participants how to walk and stretch safely, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Weekly incentives will be given to participants. Learn how walking can improve your fitness and help manage your arthritis pain.
Knights of Columbus dinner
Join the Knights of Columbus #4613 on Friday, Nov. 6, for dinner and bingo in St. Joseph’s Hall at St. Anthony’s Church, 3208 Lexington Ave. Dinner runs from 5 – 7 p.m. with a menu including spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, Italian bread, cole slaw, hush puppies, beverages and dessert. After dinner ends, bingo begins, running from 7 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
Truman health fair
Visit the Northeast Health Fair at 11 a.m. in conjuction with Truman Medical Center. There will be a variety of booths to visit providing information on a healthy lifestyle
Computer Class
Learn about navigating your computer in this class, which offers insight into hardware and software components. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the North-East Public Library.
Communiversity Spanish Class
Join the North-East Public Library at 10 a.m. to learn how to speak conversational Spanish.
Sunday, November 8
Knights of Columbus breakfast
Join the Knights of Columbus #4613 from 8:30 a.m. – noon on Sunday, Nov. 8, for breakfast at St. Joseph’s Hall at St. Anthony’s Church, 3208 Lexington Ave. The Knights are rolling back prices two years when breakfast was $5.50 Adults, and $3 for children 12 and under. Breakfast menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, gravy over biscuits, Chorizo, coffee and orange juice.
Tuesday, November 10
Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association meeting
The Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting from 7 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, East Independence Avenue.
Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council meeting
The Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Woodland Elementary, 711 Woodland Ave.
upcoming
Taco Dinner
Cardinal Glennon Council #4613 is hosting a taco dinner from 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in St. Joseph’s Hall at St. Anthony’s Church, 3208 Lexington Ave. The Tacos will be prepared by Isaac Jimenez, with a menu featuring three soft tacos, rice and beans for $6.
Mexican American Fast Pitch Softball Leagues: Connecting Communities Across State Lines
Curated by Dr. Gene T. Chavez and presented by the Kansas City Museum in partnership with El Centro, Inc., Mexican American Fast Pitch Softball Leagues: Connecting Communities Across State Lines is an exhibition exploring the rich history and legacy of Mexican American fast pitch softball leagues in Missouri and Kansas. This exhibition features a documentary film based on oral histories of former players and items from personal collections including photographs, uniforms, league documents, trophies, and other historical materials. On view from 1 – 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Northeast N Club Turkey Trot 5K run/walk
The charity run takes place along scenic Cliff Drive at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Entry fee is $10. First place runners in select age groups will receive a turkey. All participants will receive a medal. A raffle to win four turkeys cost $2 per ticket, or 3 for $5. All proceeds go into the Hall of Fame at Northeast High School. For more information, call 816-536-2440.
Holiday homes tour
From noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, head over to Pendleton Heights for the ninth annual Pendleton Heights Homes Tour and Artist Market. The festivities start at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School, 535 Garfield Ave., where you’ll check in and get your map and booklet. Then, check out the five open houses on the tour. Learn a little about Kansas City history, perhaps see some things you’ve never seen before, and grab a bite to eat. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. All proceeds benefit Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association and Scuola Vita Nuova.
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