General Meeting
2025-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
We look forward to seeing everyone at our April 23 General Meeting. Our meetings are held at the MCC-Penn Valley Education Center, room EC004, from 7 to 8 p.m. map

Thirsty Thursday
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:00 | MO
Our hosts for the July 17 event will be Travis and Christy at 632 W. 39th Terrace. Thirsty Thursdays are Valentine’s informal social gatherings on a front porch or in a backyard. They are your chance to meet new neighbors and catch up with old friends. There is no agenda; the event is strictly social. Thirsty Thursday begins at 5:30 p.m. and wraps up at 7:00 p.m. Bring your own drinks!

General Meeting
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:00 | MCC-Penn Valley Education Center, room EC004
Please join us for our membership meeting.

General meeting Canceled
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | MO
This week’s general meeting has been canceled. We hope to see everyone on October 22.
In the meantime, here are some announcements and updates:

Jazz in the Valley – Join Penn Valley Community College this Saturday, Sept 27, from 3–8 p.m. at MCC-Penn Valley (near the Carter Art Center). Enjoy live music and food trucks. Details at mcckc.edu/jazzfest.
Final General Meeting of 2025 – October’s meeting will include board elections for 2026 and a vote on action regarding the CD maturing in December.
Board Nominations – If you’d like to run for President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer, please notify us by Oct. 10 so the Membership Committee can prepare the slate. (email us at valentineneighborhood@gmail.com)
2026 Meetings – The board is reviewing locations, dates, and times. Please share your preferred meeting day/time. We’re considering moving from Wednesday evenings and want input from as many members as possible.

Valentine's Day Party
2026-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
Details coming soon!

General meeting
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | MCC-Penn Valley Education Center, room EC004
January Agenda:
7pm MCC-Penn Valley (Education Center) EC006/007
1. Announcements
2. Guest Speaker – Gina Anderson, Kansas City Life Insurance
3. 2026 VNA Budget Approval
4. By Law Update Approval – see changes, current bylaws
5. Updated Demolition and Development Statement Approval for posting to website
6. Committee Updates

Valentine's Day Party
2026-02-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Post Coffee, 3550 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
Post Coffee Company – 3550 Broadway Blvd, KC MO 64111
February 14, 2026 – 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
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What we provide: Our signature “Valentine” cocktail, Beer, Wine, Flavored (& plain) Water
What you provide: Appetizers and/or Desserts or dishes of your choice to share

We will also be presenting our annual “Love Award” at this gathering.

Earth Day Cleanup
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | MO
Saturday, April 18 is Earth Day. Valentine is joining other neighborhoods across the city in a cleanup.
When: April 18, 9 a.m. – noon
Where: Meet at the corner of Washington Street and Valentine Road
What to Bring: litter grabbers (if you have them), gloves
What we’ll provide: VNA will provide coffee, donuts, trash bags, and other clean-up tools

General Meeting
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | MCC-Penn Valley Education Center, room EC004
At our April 22 general meeting, Gina Anderson from Kansas City Life Insurance will provide an update on the Summit/SWT development. They’ve engaged an architecture firm that will be in attendance to introduce themselves, share a few thoughts, and gather input on the lots along Southwest Trafficway just north of Valentine. While they’ve reviewed the Development Statement on our website, they’re eager for additional feedback.
We’ll also hear briefly from Stacy Lake, candidate for Jackson County Executive, who will introduce herself and take questions.
7 p.m. MCC-Penn Valley (Education Center) EC004
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Clay Guild Hard Hat Tour
2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Clay Guild, 500 W. 39th, Kansas City, MO, United States
We are excited to welcome the Clay Guild to our neighborhood, as they refurbish the old Salvation Army building at 500 W. 39th Street. The guild has invited Valentine residents to a hard hat tour on May 12, 18 or 19th.

Here’s the message from Director Louis Reilley.

“We are working on raising our final $1m and currently have a $500,000 matching grant with $300,000 remaining to match. If any of your members have an interest in learning more about our programming and mission, please feel free to connect them with me.
(kccgstudio@gmail.com)

We are still set to open for programming in August and will have a grand opening the same weekend as Westport Art Fair.

We are hosting a series of hard hat tours in a few weeks, if anyone from the neighborhood would like to attend. If any of your members are interested in attending they can register here:
https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/2ce536ae-9cf7-4489-a983-f1274aaf7500/select”
“We are working on raising our final $1m and currently have a $500,000 matching grant with $300,000 remaining to match. If any of your members have an interest in learning more about our programming and mission, please feel free to connect them with me.
(kccgstudio@gmail.com)

We are still set to open for programming in August and will have a grand opening the same weekend as Westport Art Fair.

We are hosting a series of hard hat tours in a few weeks, if anyone from the neighborhood would like to attend. If any of your members are interested in attending they can register here:
https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/2ce536ae-9cf7-4489-a983-f1274aaf7500/select”

38th Street Task Force: Special Meeting
2026-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Spirit of Hope Church, 3801 Wyandotte, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111
The 38th Street Task Force is inviting all Midtown neighborhood representatives to a special May 13 meeting to discuss issues around Midtown gas stations and convenience stores. The City Council in April banned the sale of “mini” liquor bottles in designated areas of Kansas City. The Mayor sponsored the ordinance designed to curb loitering and other crime around some stores. Midtown was originally included in the designated areas but was later removed.
Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, Lace Cline, has agreed to come to our May meeting to discuss other ways Midtown neighborhoods might address problem businesses like these. Joe Williamson, head of the Multidisciplinary Public Safety Task Force, may also attend. We have extended the invitation to other neighborhoods and neighborhood residents who don’t normally attend our meeting.
The 38th Street Task Force, a joint effort of the Valentine and Old Hyde Park neighborhoods, is made up of businesses, neighborhoods, and residents working to understand and address problems with loitering, lack of housing, and drug activity in Midtown.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR MAY AND JUNE: The meeting will be held on May 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Spirit of Hope Church, 3801 Wyandotte.

Thirsty Thursday
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:00 | 3732 Washington, MO, United States
We’ve had a change in venue for our Thirsty Thursday event. Hope to see you there!
Thirsty Thursdays are Valentine’s informal social gatherings on a front porch or in a front or back yard. They are your chance to meet new neighbors and catch up with old friends. There is no agenda: the event is strictly social.
Bring your own drinks!
