Friday Greetings,
- Jennifer Parrott will start on Tuesday, September 2, as our new Administrative Assistant in the Fire Department. Welcome aboard!
- 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.
- City facilities will be closed on Monday, September 1, for the Labor Day holiday.
- 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.
- NKC Parks and Recreation invites artists and makers to apply for the 8th Annual Mistletowne Market. A small and thoughtfully curated artisan holiday market filled with local fine art and maker goods! Applications are open now through Sunday, September 28. Apply today at www.artsinthepark.org/apply.
- 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.
- The Citywide Garage Sale will be on Saturday, September 20. We encourage you to take advantage of this event to clean out your homes and maybe even make a little money in the process. The Citywide Garage Sale does not require a permit to participate. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for the following Saturday, September 27.
- Current City job openings are listed below. To apply, please visit www.nkc.org/jobs.
- Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic Student
- Police Officer
- Utility Maintenance Worker
Upcoming Meetings and Events:
- 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
