Coleman Highlands

Independence Day Parade & Picnic
2023-07-04
Details TBA

City Trash Amnesty Day
2023-07-10
This day is one of two days per year where the city allows up to 12 bags of trash to be set at the curb for regular pickup. Please do not set out bulky items or yard waste for this pickup. This is for regular trash only.

July 2023 CHNA Meeting
2023-07-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
This month’s meeting will be held in person at a location to be determined (check back closer to the date of the meeting) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
All are welcome to attend! Questions? Contact Stacey Kenyon at president@colemanhighlands.org

Dance in the Park 2023
2023-09-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Roanoke Park
City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. is proud to announce the 24th annual Dance in the Park! The concert will be presented on Saturday evening, September 9, 2023 in the tranquil setting of Roanoke Park in mid-town Kansas City, just off Karnes Blvd & Roanoke Rd.
This FREE show kicks off at 6:30 with a free Hula Hoop class for everyBODY. Main show begins at 7 p.m. emceed by Darron Story. Dance groups include City in Motion Dance Theater, KC Contemporary Dance, Fire Hoop, West African, West Indian, and more!

Fall Neighborhood Picnic
2023-09-16
This year’s picnic is Saturday, September 16th and starts at 5pm (food served at 6pm) and will be on 32nd street between Coleman Rd. and West Coleman Rd.

Menu
Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided
Lemonade, beer, and water provided
Neighbors bring sides and desserts
Entertainment
Live music and more!
Want to help?
As always we always need volunteers to help set up tables/chairs around 3pm and take down tables/chairs at 9:30pm. Contact Stacey Kenyon to volunteer.

September 2023 CHNA Meeting
2023-09-21 18:30 - 19:30

Ghost Light in Roanoke Park
2023-10-13 16:00 - 21:30 | Roanoke Park
4 p.m. Grounds and Food & Beverage Trucks Open
7:30-9:30 p.m. Ghost Light Performance
KC Rep and KC Parent are putting on this night of free frightful fun for the whole family! Ghost Light: A Haunted Night of Songs and Stories from KC’s Cultural Crossroads returns! This hybrid concert and ghost-story event weaves together local storytellers and musicians to share frighteningly fun tales from KC’s cultural crossroads that will leave you shaking with excitement.
Nestled in the dark woods of Roanoke Park, these event’s are free to the public, and will featuring extraordinary musicians, writers, and storytellers that reflect the cultural riches of our KC community.

2023 Annual CHNA Meeting
2023-10-24 18:30 - 19:30
Our Annual Neighborhood Meeting this year will be held on Tuesday, October 24th, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Westport-Roanoke Community Center in the gym.
All are welcome to attend! Questions? Contact Stacey Kenyon at president@colemanhighlands.org

Fall Dumpster Day 2023
2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00
From 8 AM – Noon, Saturday October 28th, six dumpsters will be available to neighborhood residents. Three will be designated for trash and three designated for yard waste.
LOCATION
All dumpsters will be located at 32nd Terrace and West Coleman Road.
PROHIBITED ITEMS

Tires
Household Hazardous Waste (paint, oil, chemicals, pesticides)
Water Heaters
Flourescent Lights (including CFLs)
Refrigerators
E-Waste (monitors, computers, household electronic items with internal compornents like mercury and other heavy metals)
Plastic bags are not permitted in the leaf and brush dumpsters

REMEMBER

Sign in with a volunteer.
Set Potentially reusable items and scrap metal on the curb next to trash dumpsters for our local scrappers.
RECYCLE CARDBOARD AT THE CURB ON REGULAR TRASH DAY. Don’t bring it to the dumpster, please.
Haven’t paid your dues this year? Volunteers will be available to accept dues checks. Please make checks out to Coleman Highlands Neighborhood Association. Suggested dues are $50.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Halloweenie Roast & Movie Night
2023-10-28 17:00 - 20:00
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Please stay tuned in case a random warm weekend day pops up in November where we can reschedule.
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Sat. Oct 28th, 5pm
34th and W. Coleman Road
Come gather and celebrate the fall and spooky season with us! We’ll have a couple fire pits set up and hot dogs and marshmallows for roasting. There will also be hot apple cider. At 6:30 we’ll watch a spooky, family-friendly movie (as long as the weather is in our favor).
BYO chair, roasting sticks, and any other snacks or beverages you might want.

Fall Curbside Leaf and Brush Pickup
2023-10-30
On Monday October 30th, the city will collect brush and yard waste curbside in our neighborhood. Please pay attention to the rules for curbside collection:

Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.

If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must contact 311 within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816.513.1313.

November 2023 CHNA Meeting
2023-11-16 18:30 - 19:30

Winter Curbside Leaf and Brush Pickup
2023-12-11
On Monday December 11th, the city will collect brush and yard waste curbside in our neighborhood. Please pay attention to the rules for curbside collection:

Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.

If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must contact 311 within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816.513.1313.

Luminarias 2023
2023-12-24

Winter Trash Amnesty Day
2023-12-26
No-tag (“trash amnesty”) weeks happen twice a year and on special occasions. During those weeks, residents can put out up to 12 bags curbside without any additional tags as long as each bag weighs less than 40 pounds. Regular trash rules apply. No hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will be collected.

March 2024 CHNA Meeting
2024-03-21 18:30 - 19:30

An Egg-stra Special Afternoon in the Park
2024-03-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Roanoke Park
Some-bunny tipped off CHNA that fun will be waiting for us in Roanoke Park. Egg Hunt will be held at 3pm, Saturday March 30th, in Roanoke Park in the meadows by Coleman Spring just to the west of the rope and zipline park on Karnes. The weather looks like it will be spectacular. Don’t forget to BYO basket!
Please RSVP using this google form so we can get an idea of how many eggs we should fill: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFfPqckOZdzK-YCtLedTJ4-qESrMqF4KOIZ5guKBE6bLwcRQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Stay tuned to the Coleman Highlands Google Group where someone will peep about the event start time and volunteering. If unpredictable spring weather gets fowl, rescheduling updates will be shared by email.

April 2024 CHNA Meeting
2024-04-18 18:30 - 19:30

May 2024 CHNA Meeting
2024-05-16 18:30 - 19:30

2024 Neighborhood Yard Sale
2024-05-18
Saturday May 18th, Coleman Highlands will be participating in a neighborhood-wide yard sale event.
CHNA will put out signage and advertise an 8am start time. Residents are encouraged to sell used merchandise, crafts, artwork, or handmade goods. Sell stuff, buy stuff, or just get out and see your neighbors!

Volker Homes Tour
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00
Our neighbors to the south are putting on their first annual Volker Homes Tour! After some early morning yard sale browsing, meander south to Volker and tour some of their most beautifully appointed homes. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.volkerkcmo.org/homestour

Spring Dumpster Day 2024
2024-05-25 08:00 - 12:00
From 8 AM – Noon, Saturday May 25th, six dumpsters will be available to neighborhood residents. Two will be designated for trash and two designated for yard waste.
LOCATION
All dumpsters will be located at 32nd Terrace and West Coleman Road.
PROHIBITED ITEMS

Tires
Household Hazardous Waste (paint, oil, chemicals, pesticides)
Water Heaters
Flourescent Lights (including CFLs)
Refrigerators
E-Waste (monitors, computers, household electronic items with internal compornents like mercury and other heavy metals)
Plastic bags are not permitted in the leaf and brush dumpsters

REMEMBER

Sign in with a volunteer.
Set potentially reusable items and scrap metal on the curb next to trash dumpsters for our local scrappers.
RECYCLE CARDBOARD AT THE CURB. Don’t bring it to the dumpster, please.
You can pay your dues for 2023 to a volunteer if you haven’t already for this year!

KC Symphony Mobile Music Box in Roanoke Park
2024-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Roanoke Park
This all-ages friendly event is part of the KC Symphony’s community outreach programming, bringing free classical music to the greater KC Metro area. Bring a chair or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a delightful evening of music for flute and strings.

June 2024 CHNA Meeting
2024-06-20 18:30 - 19:30

Independence Day Parade & Picnic
2024-07-06 10:30 - 14:00
Coleman Highlands has a fun Fourth of July planned, including games for the kids and an appearance by KCFD! This year’s 4th of July Parade and picnic will happen from 10:30am – 2pm, Saturday July 6th. We’ll kick off the parade at 10:30 and at the end of the parade we’ll be grillin’ and chillin’!
Parade Details
The parade starts at 10:30 and that corner of Coleman Road and Karnes Boulevard, widing the full length of Coleman/West Coleman. Children, pets, bicycles, musicians, and unique vehicles are encouraged! Prizes will be given for the most festive participants.
Picnic Details
The potluck picnic will be after the parade on West 33rd Terrace near the intersection of West Coleman Road.
Food: CHNA will grill hot dogs and provide drinks, plates & utensils, and cold treats. Attendees should bring side dishes to share.
Seating: Seating will not be provided– feel free to bring lawn chairs.
The parade will begin at 10:30 at the corner of Coleman Road and Karnes Boulevard, winding the full length of Coleman/West Coleman Rd.
This annual tradition is made possible by the efforts of our volunteers and the support of our Neighborhood Association members. If you haven’t submitted dues this year, you can do so online.

Meet Your KCPD Community Interaction Officer
2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Westport-Roanoke Community Center, 3601 Roanoke Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
At 6pm, Tuesday July 16th, at Westport Roanoke Community Center, meet our area Community Interaction Officer (CIO). Enjoy a brief, informative talk from our CIO and then feel free to ask any questions that you may have.
Officer Singer will present on Strategies which have proven to help mitigate some of the crime that we’ve begun to experience. He will also be bringing “The Bar” for steering wheels and gun safety locks for distribution.
It’s a great opportunity to learn more about what’s going on in our city in terms of crime and safety, get any questions you may have answered, and visit with other neighbors.

July 2024 CHNA Meeting
2024-07-18 18:30 - 19:30

Dance in the Park 2024
2024-09-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Roanoke Park
Dance in the Park is the annual outdoor dance concert, in partnership with City in Motion Dance Theater, that takes place in Roanoke Park the first Saturday after Labor Day. Dance in the Park reflects the cultural vitality, diversity and unique dance styles of Kansas City. Sorry, no pets allowed.
For updates and more information, visit https://kcparks.org/event/dance-park-23/

September 2024 CHNA Meeting
2024-09-19 18:30 - 19:30

CHNA Annual Meeting & Election 2024
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Westport-Roanoke Community Center, 3601 Roanoke Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
This year’s Coleman Highlands Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting & Election will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd, 6pm, at Westport-Roanoke Community Center.
Special guests:
Missouri State Representative Emily Weber
Uday Manepalli, KCMO Public Works (sidewalks & curbs, Complete Streets)
Board elections:
If you’re interested in joining the board, there are positions available. We will vote on new members during the meeting. Terms are 3 years and expected effort is ~5 hours per month.
