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LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wed., Dec. 14, High Aspirations Network. 1:30 – 3:30 pm, High Aspirations Mentoring Center 803 East 27th. Meet, connect and engage with people from agencies who are helping better our community.. FREE

Wed., Dec. 14, 5 – 7 pm. KC Buck O’Neil Bridge Project Overview. Mid-America Regional Council 600 Broadway Boulevard #Ste 200. A team of City of Kansas City professionals will provide us with an overview of the Buck O’Neil Project. They will give an understanding of “Why” the bridge needs to be replaced, the cost of the project and the schedule.  FREE

Fri., Dec. 16, 5 – 9 pm, Kansas City Local Business Market at Two Sugars Coffee, Two Sugars 1412 Westport Rd.  A Family-friendly activity, with food/drink tastings, artist and maker shopping with Kansas City Local Business Market! FREE

Sat., Dec 17, Jammin’ at the Gem, Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th.  Holiday Soiree kick-off concert featuring Najee.  Cost $50+

Sat., Dec. 17, 3 – 6 pm Christmas Giveaway, 7911 Prospect Ave. Bring your kids ages 6 months -15 years old to get a toy. Join us for food drinks and fun including big prize giveaways. FREE

Sat., Dec 17, 7:30 pm. Christmas R&B Jam Kansas City Scottish Rite 1330 Linwood Boulevard. Starring Lyfe Jennings, Kut Klose and Levelle Music * Food * Drinks * Vendors. Cost $49.50+

Sat., Dec 17, 5 – 11:59 pm. SantaCon KC 2022, Westport 500 Westport Rd. 17th annual SantaCon KC Pub Crawl for charity! This year is guaranteed to be BIGGER & NAUGHTIER than a stocking full of coal! You’ll get to booze it up with a mob of Santas as we load the sleighs (party buses) in Westport, & travel from bar district to bar district, visiting numerous Santa friendly bars!Cost $50

Sun, Dec 18,  pm, Christmas with Class –The Barber & Beauty Edition, Valentine Room 411 Valentine. Sounds by DJ Macc, Models display FANTASY hair, makeup and nails (by some of the hottest industry professionals) all inspired by the holiday season. Special guest performers include YGKC & KC YOUNG BOSS! Fashion showcase by ‘Cherish The Furs ‘ showing her holiday collection. Cost $30+

Mon, Dec 19, 5:30 pm Right for America hosts Free Market Monday Social Mixer, 3808 Wabash Ave. Join us as we share and socialize about innovative ways to capitalize in our free market economy. Our mission is to support business growth. Cost $10 

Tue., Dec 20, 6 pm, Ugly Sweater Paint & Cookie decorating Party, 2000 Vine St. Join Keno G and Chef Shanita for an evening of holiday fun.Hot Coco bar to keep you warm, DJ playing your fav holiday hits, Ugliest sweater wins a prize, Painting and Cookie Decorating Cost $15+

Wed., Dec. 21, 6 pm, The BOBKC Annual Christmas Party.  R&R On the Vine 1710 E. 18th.  This holiday party is a show of how much we appreciate every single member of the BOBKC (Black Owned Business KC) community. FREE