Good things are growing at the neighborhood market
A Saturday gathering brings fresh produce, familiar faces, and a new reason to shop close to home.
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Explore more →Good things are growing at the neighborhood market
A Saturday gathering brings fresh produce, familiar faces, and a new reason to shop close to home.
Neighbors turn an empty corner into a growing place
A proposed community garden puts shared work and fresh food at the center of the conversation.
What to know before the fall plant swap
Bring a cutting, take a plant, and compare notes with fellow gardeners.
A taste of south KC
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The art of a slower Saturday
Coffee, an unhurried breakfast, and a sunny table: a simple recipe for a weekend close to home.
Inside the kitchen at Juniper Table
A fictional neighborhood café puts seasonal ingredients and a short, thoughtful menu first.
Five ways to spend a morning close to home
From a quiet cup of coffee to a walk with a friend, simple plans make a memorable morning.
Arts & Culture
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Meet the makers opening their studio doors
An afternoon of open studios offers a closer look at the creativity around the corner.
An evening for art, conversation, and a fresh perspective
A new group exhibition explores the everyday details that often go unnoticed.
The people behind a neighborhood arts fair
Organizers describe a welcoming event where the making matters as much as the finished work.
Education
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Young readers find their next favorite story
A volunteer reading circle pairs a good book with a welcoming place to ask questions.
A reading room with room for everyone
A proposed after-school program starts with one simple idea: make it easy to belong.
Learning takes root beyond the classroom
Hands-on garden activities give a sample learning program an outdoor home.
Out & about
Explore more →Sep12
Featured · paid placement
Saturday neighborhood market
Martin City · Free · 09:00
Sep13
Featured · paid placement
Meet the makers: open studios
Waldo · $15 · 14:00
Sep14
A gentle walk together
Red Bridge · Free · 10:30
Sep15
Fall plant & seed swap
Grandview · Free · 09:00