• Families Eating Smart and Moving More | Monday, May 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82 St., Kansas City, KS | Free | Learn simple solutions and skills to eat more meals at home, eat healthily when eating out, and move more.
• Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox | Monday, May 8 | 6:40 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $10-$243 | Watch these two AL Central teams duke it out at The K.

• Veterans Virtual Job Fair | Tuesday, May 9 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Get in front of the right recruiters at the right time at this virtual career fair.
• Built To Spill | Tuesday, May 9 | 8 p.m. | The Madrid Theatre | $35-$60 | Jam out with this alternative rock band on their US + Europe tour.

• Family Night | Wednesday, May 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS | Free entry | Bring the whole family for free activities and discounted food + drink specials.
• Networking for Young Professionals | Wednesday, May 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Parlor, 1707 Locust St., Kansas City, MO | $10 | Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and networking with fellow young professionals, hosted by KC Crew.
• Music Bingo | Wednesday, May 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | Do you know Disney hits? What about classic rock? If you think you can show what you know, head to this music bingo.

• The Kansas City Council unanimously passed two ordinances aimed at regulating short-term rentals. One prohibits non-resident rentals, meaning the operators must live in the homes they rent. The other requires a registration fee and better owner records. (Kansas City Star)
• The City of Lenexa will install two new electric vehicle charging stations at the site of the city’s first gas station — on the 13400 block of Santa Fe Trail Drive. Staff expect the charges to cost $6,000 each and finish installation by June 15. (Shawnee Mission Post)

• Crews are replacing the Blue Ridge Boulevard bridge over I-70 in Independence (next to Burlington) — which means traffic changes. The ramps to eastbound I-70 from US 40 and from Blue Ridge Boulevard are closed until mid-November. I-70 lane closures should also be expected.

• Arkansas-based Loloft is planning to open a new type of co-working space in Kansas City — combining offices with micro warehouse solutions. The company would provide smaller spaces + shorter leases than traditional warehouses and aims to open this year. (Startland News)

• Watch where you step. Crews plan to remove 40 floor medallions from the old KCI terminals and install them in various city buildings. There were more than 100 medallions total, and 40 pieces from Terminal A have already been embedded into the new terminal. (FOX4)

• Metro native Justin Cooley is nominated for a Tony Award in his first Broadway show. The Olathe East High School graduate + 19-year-old actor is up for best featured actor as Seth in the new musical “Kimberly Akimbo.” Watch the Tonys on Sunday, June 11. (Kansas City Star)

• Honeysuckle — we know it’s bad for the local ecosystem. That’s why Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens staff brought in a herd of 45 goats. The ungulates are currently munching their way through invasive species as a natural alternative to chemical treatments. (Blue Valley Post)

• Happy Bike Month, Kansas City. This May, the Mid-America Regional Council is celebrating all things pedal power with community events from around the region, video stories with people who ride, resources to get biking (like the Regional Trails + Bikeways Map), and so much more.*

• She doesn’t need another bouquet of flowers — give mom the gift of learning a new language instead. Bonus: Get 55% off.*
• It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re helping you choose the perfect gift for your favorite educators. Show them love with Marble and Steel Craft Chocolates or a handwritten note using a Joy Paper Co. card.

• Itching to take a vacation? How about exploring some of our favorite destinations on the East Coast? We’ve rounded up a list of five drool-worthy vacation spots just for you. This romantic chateau in Nova Scotia is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.

In

• Seeing the inside of Union Station again. The NFL Draft was amazing, but we missed that beautiful lobby.
• Bouquets from the farmers’ market.
• The sound of fountains rippling.
• Outdoor recreational sports leagues (we’re looking at you, KC Crew).

Out

• Saying goodbye to our tourist friends that joined us for the NFL Draft. We miss you already.
• Potholes. Thankfully, the City of KCMO is rocking and rolling on street resurfacing.
• The sun creeping in at 6:20 a.m. The late sunsets are great, but it might be time for Editor Bella to invest in blackout curtains.
• Freezing mornings and hot evenings. Pick a side.