Friday Greetings,
- On Thursday night, the City hosted its 44th Annual Boards Banquet to thank the volunteers who serve on the City’s eleven boards and commissions. We thank you for your service and all that you do for NKC!
- Join the Battle of the Badges! Respond to the call to give blood at the NKC First Responders Blood Drive on Friday, August 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the NKC Parks & Recreation Center. The NKC Fire and Police Departments have teamed up with the American Red Cross to host this community blood drive—and your donation can make a life-saving difference. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter NKCPD.
- The North Kansas City Comprehensive Safety Action Plan project is in full swing, and we need your input! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and help us make NKC streets safer for everyone. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit www.nkc.org/safestreets to share your thoughts.
- Calling all Artists and Makers! Signups are now open for Mistletowne Market! For more information or to apply, visit www.artsinthepark.org!
- It’s block party season! A block party is a great way to celebrate and encourage stronger communities. North Kansas City residents may apply for a grant to host a neighborhood block party. Each grant will reimburse eligible expenses up to $400 per event. For more information on how to apply for a permit for a block party, please visit https://www.nkc.org/our-city/register-to-for/neighborhood-block-party-grants.
- Current City job openings are listed below. To apply, please visit www.nkc.org/jobs.
- FF/EMT, FF/Paramedic, FF/Paramedic Student
- Police Officer
Upcoming Meetings and Events:
- Friday in the Park – Friday, August 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Macken Park
- Battle of the Badges – Friday, August 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Parks & Recreation Center
- Friday in the Park – Friday, August 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Macken Park
- Labor Day – City Offices Closed – Monday, September 1
- City Council Meeting – Tuesday, September 2, 6 p.m.
- Planning Commission Meeting – Thursday, September 4, 6 p.m.
- Friday in the Park – Friday, September 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Macken Park
- Community Enrichment Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, September 11, 6 p.m.
- Friday in the Park – Friday, September 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Macken Park
- Friday in the Park – Friday, September 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Macken Park
- Citywide Garage Sales – Saturday, September 20
- City Council Meeting – Tuesday, September 23, 6 p.m.
- Friday in the Park – Friday, September 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Macken Park
