Troostwood Neighborhood

Don't miss the 49/63 Neighbors 50th anniversary party on June 26 at Rockhurst! Celebrate neighbors coming together to make our city better with music, food trucks and more. Get details and RSVP in their Facebook event...

You're invited to join local citizens, officials and organizations on Zoom this Saturday, June 12, at 11 a.m. to see how we can work together to make our neighborhoods and the city better for everyone. Registration is required. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us//tZclcu6oqz8vHND3UuG8vZnfRJebpwWPw and get more details in the Kansas City Public Library Facebook event.

Saturday, June 26th from 8am to noon will be DUMPSTER DAY. Tracy Ave at 4949 Tracy and 5035 Tracy will be the locations of the 2 dumpsters. One for trash (no tires or hazardous materials) and one for leaves, limbs and brush. Get there early in the morning as they fill up quickly. Donations to cover the cost of the dumpsters ($120) will be greatly appreciated.

Neighbors, please come to our meeting in the morning. We need to elect a new president, so consider running or nominating a fellow resident. If you can stay for some clean up, it would be appreciated. See you at 10 a.m. Saturday!

Join 49/63 Neighbors for their 50th anniversary celebration on June 26! See their event for more information.

This event is happening now & includes some great giveaways. If you want to get vaccinated, stop by in the next few hours!

Please join us on zoom for our neighborhood meeting this Saturday, Dec 5th at 10:00am. We will have a short discussion on tree planting in the spring for our community and safety updates for the neighborhood. Meet some neighbors and stay connected! Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5068157788... Meeting ID: 506 815 7788 Passcode: 0AHBWY

Join the Heartland Conservation Alliance and Urban Neighborhood Initiative Kansas City for Vacant to Vibrant: Regional Vacant Lot Summit on Saturday, Dec. 5. The session will be held on Zoom and show what is possible for using vacant lot space. See their Facebook event for details.

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If you are a resident in need of assistance to help pay rent, there are funds available through the Jackson County Cares Act if you qualify. For more information you can reach out to Reconciliation Services at 816-931-4751 or www.rs3101.org You can also contact us at [email protected] and we can email you the forms explaining the requirements.

This Saturday at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center from 10am-2pm

Please attend the 49/63 Neighbors annual meeting on Zoom on Tuesday night. Vote for board members and stay connected to what's happening in Troostwood and other nearby neighborhoods. Meeting details are in their Facebook event...

If you're worried about paying your mortgage or a possible foreclosure, contact Legal Aid of Western Missouri right away. Call 816-474-6750 to see if their services can help.

Neighbors are invited to participate in a post-election Candlelight Vigil for Unity and Peace at St. Francis Xavier Parish KC - Kansas City's Jesuit Parish (52nd and Troost) on Friday, November 6, from 5:00-5:46 p.m. to pray for the President, other elected leaders, and healing for our country. If you want to attend, bring a candle (or use one they provide) and offer a light of love and peace on Troost.

Help make sure everyone can vote today. Call the hotline if there are problems and check out Curbside KC if you know of a polling place with an extremely long line - they have water and snacks and want to hear from you if you know of waiting voters who need them.

Trash and recycling pickup is on Saturday, Nov. 14, this week. The city is on the holiday schedule and services are delayed one day. They will also do leaf/brush collection on Saturday. For more info on what can be set out, go to https://www.kcmo.gov//leaf-and-brush-drop-off-sites-and-co.

Kansas City polls are open until 7 p.m. and it's a beautiful day to go vote. RideKC can give you a free ride to the poll if you need one, or message us and a neighbor can get you there. If you have questions or need assistance with voting, review the information from the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners and contact them with questions.

Happy Halloween! Thanks to all the neighbors who decorated their homes and found creative ways to hand out candy so that everyone could safely enjoy a beautiful night!

Important info in the post from Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners on mail in ballots and returning absentee ballots if you requested one and still need to send it in. Also, if you intend to vote absentee in person, there is still time - but you can only do it at Union Station on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Monday, Nov. 2. If you plan to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3, plan to do so in person at your assigned polling place. If you're registered with a Troostwood address, that sho...uld be at Paseo High School. Contact the election board with questions or check their website for details.

Update: Dexter was found! Thanks everyone! Neighbors, please look out for this cat. He belongs to a student living in Troostwood and got out tonight. With the weather getting colder and maybe snowy, the owner is quite concerned. The cat's name is Dexter and you should see a Pittsburgh Steelers collar on him with a tag that has an address and phone number. If you find Dexter, please help him get home. Thank you!

KC Royals Foundation in partnership with UNI (Urban Neighborhood Initiative) is providing Thanksgiving meals for those in our community where there is a need. If you need assistance or if you know of someone in our neighborhood, family or individual, who would like more information, please email us at [email protected] before Oct. 27. These meals would feed a family of four and would be available for pick up the Monday before Thanksgiving. Again, we need to know by this Tuesday, Oct. 27, if you need a meal.

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department is hosting Trunk or Treat events starting today. Metro Patrol Division is hosting a drive-thru Trunk or Treat this afternoon (Sat., Oct. 24) 1-3 pm at Metro Patrol, 7601 Prospect. See the list of all events at https://www.kcpd.org//news-rele/halloween-community-events.

Enjoy the sunshine - head up to 37th and Troost for outdoor performances by UMKC Conservatory groups and get a bite to eat from local food trucks. DeLaSalle will open their lot at 3 p.m. today and music starts at 4.

Troostapalooza is today! It's a virtual event this year. You can join Noon-4 p.m. to celebrate Troost neighborhoods with local artists and musicians. There will also be conversations with KC area business owners and business experts from UMKC. To attend, go to https://my.boothcentral.com/v/events/troostapalooza.

Community Service Event this Saturday at the Paseo Campus. Lots of good stuff here- notary, mammograms, hygiene products.

Today started with worry for an elderly neighbor who wasn’t answering the phone. We called multiple times, knocked on windows and doors, even called 911! Finally, our neighbor Mr. Kenny came out of the house. We were relieved but took advantage of the moment to insist we take his tall bushes down for safety. I had to use my mamma voice! Neighbors helping neighbors is a beautiful thing! All of our scheduled activities were shot but we left with sweaty bodies and happy hearts! Thanks goes out to Bill, Travis and Deanna and Matthew who is a RU student!