Thursday, August 8 – Coffee, Culture and Conversation, 10 to 11 a.m., 2657 Independence Ave. Come celebrate National Money Day with the Northeast Chamber of Commerce. Learn about the history of currency and fill up with fun facts, coffee and treats. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, free.

Thursday, August 8 – Back-to-School Rally, 4 to 6 p.m., Mattie Rhodes Center, 148 N. Topping Ave. Parent resources, immunizations, school supplies. Sponsored by the Mattie Rhodes Center, Free.

Friday, August 9 – Pop in at the Park, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Lykins Square Park, E. Eighth St., and Myrtle Ave. Fun activities and a free book, free meals for kids ages 1 to 18. Held each week through Aug. 16. Sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library.

Saturday, August 10 – Back-to-School Resource Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Rd. Free backpacks and school supplies for students K-12 ( student must be present), food and fun activities. Sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library.

Saturday, August 10 – Back-to-School Bash, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eleos Coffee Community Green Space, 3401 Independence Ave. Fun activities including bounce house, hot dogs and snow cones, free school supplies.

Wednesday, August 14 – Job Fair, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Gregg/Klice Community Center, 1600 E. 17th Terrace. Stop and speak with recruiters in these industries: labor, healthcare, customer service, and more.