Note new location: Converge KC Guest Speaker: Emily Weber, who represents our district in the Missouri House of Representatives. Weber will give us an update on legislative activities in Jefferson City, including issues around abortion and birth control following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade. She will also tell us about other efforts […]
We’re doing something special for Thirsty Thursday. Instead of getting together at a neighbor’s home, we’re going to meet up at a Valentine restaurant for drinks. The event takes place Thursday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lilly’s Cantina, 3711 Southwest Trafficway. Lilly’s will provide cheese dip, chips, and salsa and offer […]
Valentine residents have spent the past several years gathering information for a historic survey of the neighborhood. The survey records the date of construction, early residents (when known) and history of every structure within the area. That data has been submitted to the city Preservation Office, and now the city's historic preservation officer, Brad Wolf, […]
Dance in the Park showcases a wide variety of dance companies from the Kansas City region. This free family-friendly concert invites neighbors of Roanoke Park as well as visitors from around the metropolitan area to gather in a natural setting to enjoy a professionally produced, community-based cultural event. This event has ample outdoor seating with […]
We’ve had to suspend our neighborhood progressive dinner for several years during the pandemic, but its back again this year. On Saturday, Sept. 17 we will invite neighborhood residents to dine at four different Valentine homes, beginning with one home where we’ll have appetizers, a second home where we’ll have salads, a third home where […]
We’ve had to suspend our neighborhood progressive dinner for several years during the pandemic, but its back again this year. On Saturday, Sept. 17 we will invite neighborhood residents to dine at four different Valentine homes, beginning with one home where we’ll have appetizers, a second home where we’ll have salads, a third home where […]
Your annual dues provide funding for this Clean Up day. Paying members are welcome to utilize two dumpsters, one for brush and one for waste, at a first come, first serve basis. Then, after tidying your own property, please join The Garden Committee in other various neighborhood beautification efforts, such a walking around Valentine and […]
Valentine residents have spent the past several years gathering information for a historic survey of the neighborhood. The survey records the date of construction, early residents (when known) and history of every structure within the area. It also describes the creation of the neighborhood and how it changed over the years. The data has been […]
Thursday Thursdays are Valentine’s informal social gatherings on a front porch or in a back yard. This is your chance to meet new neighbors and catch up with old friends. There is no agenda; the event is strictly social. This month our hosts will be Lauren and David Snodgrass at 3628 Pennsylvania.
Our new neighbor Kathleen Forster at 3614 Pennsylvania has generously offered to host our annual holiday party on Friday, Dec. 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. You are asked to bring a heavy appetizer or a dessert. There will be some seating, but people may be standing to eat and enjoy cocktails so think about that […]
We hope you have put our annual luminaria assembly and lighting on your holiday calendar. For folks who are new to the neighborhood, it is a long-standing tradition for Valentine and several surrounding neighborhoods to assemble luminaria and to line the streets with them on Christmas Eve. We get together for a party to put […]
Mark your calendar for our first annual meeting. We'll get reports on the activities of the neighborhood association over the past several years, updates on committee work, a financial report and will vote on proposed changes to the bylaws. Watch this email for more details in January. Location TBD.
