Friday Greetings,

• Join the North Kansas City Historical Society on Saturday, February 14, from 10–11 a.m. at the NKC Library for a fascinating look at Northtown’s festive past. Historian Michael Wells will explore North Kansas City’s historic celebrations and examine why Snake Saturday has endured for more than 40 years to become our community’s quintessential annual event.

   

• City Facilities will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

   

• Find your inner peace and unleash your creativity with a DIY Mini Zen Garden! All materials provided- just bring your creativity! Join us on February 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the North Kansas City Library. All ages program. Registration required at www.nkcpl.org/event/diy-mini-zen-gardens-2893.

   

• Who's ready to start thinking spring? Join presenter Myriam Totta on February 26th for a conversation about starting (or optimizing!) your veggie garden this year. Learn about some veggies that do especially well here and get tips and tricks for getting underway with soil prep and planting. Feel free to bring your questions! Registration required at www.nkcpl.org/event/lets-get-gardening-10-spring-vegetables-kansas-city-3439.

   

• Join Mayor Smith for a NorthTown Hall on Tuesday, February 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the NKC Parks & Recreation Center.  NorthTown Halls are open forums for all community members to attend and ask any questions. 

   

• The City of North Kansas City is pleased to extend the opportunity for businesses to apply for a grant through the Streetscape Beautification Program.  This City program was created to help beautify our town by matching funds for projects located along streets or highway rights-of-way.  The City will offer matching grants of up to $5,000, paid on a reimbursable basis.  Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026, with a project completion date of September 1, 2026.  More information and the application can be found at www.nkc.org/government/departments/public-works/streetscape-beautification

   

• MoDOT KC will host an open-house style public meeting for the I-29/35 bridge replacement project on Thursday, February 26, from 4–6 p.m. at the NKC Parks and Recreation Department, 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive. The project covers Interstate 29/35 in the Kansas City metro area north and south of the Bond Bridge in Clay and Jackson counties, and attendees may drop in to ask questions, learn about the project, and provide comments (no formal presentation). A self-guided virtual presentation will also be available starting at 4 p.m. on February 26 on the project webpage (www.modot.org/projects/i-29i-35-viaduct-bridges-replacement-project-jackson-and-clay-counties), and an online survey will be open until March 12, 2026, at 4 p.m.

   

• Applications are officially open for the 10th Annual Arts in the Park Festival in North Kansas City at Macken Park. Applications are available at www.artsinthepark.org/apply. Application deadline is Sunday, March 29, at 11:59 p.m.

• Current City job openings are listed below.  To apply, please visit www.nkc.org/jobs.
• Police Officer
• Summer Sports Internship – Parks & Recreation
• Water Plant Operator – Night Shift

Upcoming Meetings and Events:  

• NKC Historical Society Meeting – Saturday, February 14, 10-11 a.m., NKC Library
• Presidents’ Day – City Facilities Closed – February 16
• Regular City Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 17, 6 p.m.
• DIY Mini Zen Gardens – Thursday, February 19, from 6-7:30 p.m., NKC Library
• NorthTown Hall Meeting – Tuesday, February 24, 6 p.m., NKC Parks & Rec Center
• Let’s Get Gardening: 10 Great Spring Vegetables – Thursday, February 26, 6-7 p.m., NKC Library
• Regular City Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m.
• Planning Commission – Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m.
• Lads and Lassies, Saturday, March 7, 10:30 a.m.
• Community Enrichment Advisory Committee – Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m.
• NKCFD Snake Saturday Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, March 14, 8-11 a.m., NKCFD Station #1
• Snake Saturday Parade – Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.
• Regular City Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m.
• NKC Candidate Forum – Tuesday, March 24, 6 p.m.