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March
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April Events |
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March 1-2 |
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April 1 |
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The Lilies of the Field
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"Lighting Our LIves" Exhibit
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Location: Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion
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Location: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific |
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(SE Corner of Truman & Noland
Rd.)
Description: City Theatre of Independence
presents. |
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Description:
Enjoy this special exhibit of oil lamps
and candle holders at Bingham during the month of
April. Call 816-461-3491. |
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March 3 |
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April 1 |
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City Council Meeting
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Heritage Commission Meeting |
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Location: City Hall, 111 E. Maple, Ground Floor
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Location: City Hall, 111 E. Maple, Ground Floor |
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Description: City Council meeting begins
at 6p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Description: Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in
Council Chambers. |
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March 15 |
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April 4-6 |
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"A Mad Hatter's Tea" and Fashion
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Spring Open House |
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Location: Bingham-Waggoner
Est. 313 W. Pacific
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Location: Historic Independence Square (Main
& Maple) |
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Description: A Mad
Hatter's Tea and Fashion Show will be held at the Bingham-Waggoner
Estate beginning at noon. Seating begins at 11:30 a.m. Gift
Shop will open at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $20 each and advance
reservations are required. Call 816-461-3491. |
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Description: April 4-6 celebrate
Spring Open House
on historic Independence Square. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
event is free. Call 816-252-6653for further information. |
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March 29 |
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April 17 |
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"Curiosity Kids" Puppet Show
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The Donner Party Goes West |
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Location: Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025E. Winner
Road |
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Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318
W Pacific |
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Description:
Puppetery Arts Institute will host the "Curiosity Kids"
hand puppet show at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 29th. $5 each.
Call 816-833-9777 for details. |
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Description: Guided tour,
2:00 pm every Thursday in April and October. Regular museum
admission rates apply. The experiences of the famed Donner
party captured the hearts and minds of the 1840's America.
In this 30-minute gallery walk, you will come to understand
the tragedy and its place in the opening of the west. |
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April 19 |
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'Whodunit Mystery, Puppets and Folktales"
Puppet Show |
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Location: Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E.
Winner Road |
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Description: Held at Puppetry Arts Institute,
this mystery is a delight for young and old alike. Performances
at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Admission $5 each. Call 816-833-9777. |
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May Events |
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June Events |
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May1 |
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June 7 |
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Manifest Destiny
- Who Went West and Why, Gallery Walk |
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Strawberry Festival |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific |
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Location: Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty |
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Description: Was it the
"manifest destiny" of the United States to spread
American values and form of government from sea to shining
sea? Explore the many aspects of this topic during this
30-minute gallery walk. Every Thursday in February 2:00
pm. Regular museum admission rates apply. 816-325-7575. |
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Description: June 7 Visit the Strawberry
Festival at Vaile with crafts, music, strawberry treats, antiques,
home tours and more. 9-4 p.m. Call: 816-325-7430. |
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May3 |
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June 14 |
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Treasures for Mama |
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Flag Day Celebration in Englewood |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific |
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Description: Children's
Art Workshop. Local artist Sara Poff will facilitate several
fun art activities, in preparation for Mother's Day. We
will also explore what makes a "keepsake" special.
10:00 a.m. 816-325-7575 |
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Description: Celebrate Flag Day
with patriotic displays, food and entertainment in Englewood
at Winner Road and Sterling. Call 254-9044 for details. www.englewoodstation.com |
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May 8 |
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June 15 |
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Harry Truman's
Birthday Holiday |
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Free Admission for Dads on Fathers Day |
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Location: Truman Presidential Museum & Library,
500 W. 24 Highway |
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Description: City offices will be closed in
observance of Harry Truman's birthday. |
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Description: Celebrate Fathers Day at the Truman
Library - free to dads Sunday, June 15. 800-833-1225 |
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May 16 |
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June 21 |
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Independence Square
Art Walk |
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NFTM Visitors' Appreciation
Day |
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Location: Historic Independence
Square |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318W. Pacific |
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Description: From May-October,
enjoy a walk on the Square, dine at one of the fine restaurants,
and view art displayed at studios on the Square. Many of
the shops will be open in the evening until 10 p.m. Takes
place on the third Friday evening of each month which includes
6-10 p.m. Free. Call: 816-254-8612 |
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Description:
The National Frontier Trails Museum invites you to Visitors'
Appreciation Day, featuring free wagon rides throughout
the day with paid museum admission. 816-325-7575 |
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May 26 |
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June 26 |
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Memorial Day Holiday |
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Landmarks of the Trail |
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Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318W.
Pacific |
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Description: City offices will
be closed in observance of Memorial Day. |
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Description: Enjoy the
Landmarks of the Trail gallery walk at 2 p.m. on Thursdays
in June at the Trails Museum. Free with regular admission.
816-325-7575. |
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May 31 |
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"Aesop's Fables" Puppet Show
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Location: Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E.
Winner Road |
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Description: Enjoy Aesop's Fables hand puppet
show at Puppetry Arts Institute at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission
is $5 each. For information, call 816-833-9777. |
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July Events |
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August Events |
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July 4 |
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August
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Independence Day Holiday |
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"The King
is Here" Elvis Memories |
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Location: Bingham-Waggoner
Estate, 313 W. Pacific |
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Description:
City offices will be closed in observance of Independence
Day. |
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Description: Elvis Presley
memoriabilia on display at Bingham during the month of August.
Call 816-461-3491 for further information. |
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July 12 |
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August 9 |
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Antique and Craft
Fair |
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"Clement McCrae Marionette Show"
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Location: Bingham-Waggoner
Est. 313W Pacific |
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Location: Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E.
Winner Road |
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Description: On July 12,
visit and shop the annual antique and craft fair at Bingham.
Over 150 booths from a three-state area, food booths and
door prizes. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 816-461-3491. |
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Description: Enjoy the
Clement McCrae Marionette Show" at Puppetry Arts Institute
at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $5 each. 816-833-9777.
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July 19 |
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August
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NFTM Visitors'
Appreciation Day |
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NFTM Visitors'
Appreciation Day |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific |
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Description:
The National Frontier Trails Museum invites you to Visitors'
Appreciation Day, featuring free wagon rides throughout
the day with paid museum admission. 816-325-7575
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Description:
The National Frontier Trails Museum invites you to Visitors'
Appreciation Day, featuring free wagon rides throughout
the day with paid museum admission. 816-325-7575 |
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July 26 |
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August
30-Sep1 |
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"When the
Animals Talked" Puppet Show |
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Santa-Cali-Gon Festival
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Location: Puppetry Arts
Institute, 11025 E. Winner Road
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Location: Independence
Square, Main & Maple |
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Description:
Enjoy this puppet show at the Puppetry Arts Institute. 11
a.m. and 2 p.m. $5 each. 816-833-9777. |
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Description: Independence
Square is the place to be Labor Day weekend to celebrate
Santa-Cali-Gon with concerts, food booths, craft tents,
carnival and more. Sponosred by the Independence Chamber
of Commerce. Call 816-252-4745. |
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September Events |
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October Events |
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September 1 |
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October 1- 30 |
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Santa-Cali-Gon
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"Politicians, Love 'em-Hate 'em,
They're Here" Exhibit |
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Location: Independence
Square, Main & Maple |
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Location: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific
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Description: Independence
Square is the place to be Labor Day weekend to celebrate
Santa-Cali-Gon with concerts, food booths, craft tents,
carnival and more. Sponosred by the Independence Chamber
of Commerce. Call 816-252-4745. |
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Description: During October, political
memorabilia will be on display at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate.
For more information, call 816-461-3491.
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September 1-30 |
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October 9 |
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"Annual Quilt Show" |
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The Donner Party Goes West
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318W. Pacific |
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Description: Sept. 1-30 "Creative
Stichery" Nimble Thimbles Quilt Show at Bingham-Waggoner.
816-461-3491. |
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Description: Guided tour,
2:00 pm every Thursday in April and October. Regular museum
admission rates apply. The experiences of the famed Donner
party captured the hearts and minds of the 1840's America.
In this 30-minute gallery walk, you will come to understand
the tragedy and its place in the opening of the west. |
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September 1 |
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October 16 |
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Labor Day Holiday |
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The Donner Party
Goes West |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific |
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Description: City offices will
be closed in observance of Labor Day. |
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Description: Guided tour,
2:00 pm every Thursday in April and October. Regular museum
admission rates apply. The experiences of the famed Donner
party captured the hearts and minds of the 1840's America.
In this 30-minute gallery walk, you will come to understand
the tragedy and its place in the opening of the west. |
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September 19 |
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October 25 |
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Independence Square Art Walk |
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Mystic Pumpkin
Festival |
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Location: Historic Independence Square |
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Location: Winner &
Sterling Rds in Englewood Station Business District |
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Description: From May-October,
enjoy a walk on the Square, dine at one of the fine restaurants,
and view art displayed at studios on the Square. Many of
the shops will be open in the evening until 10 p.m. Takes
place on the third Friday evening of each month which includes
6-10 p.m. Free. Call: 816-254-8612
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Description: The Festival
begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Englewood Station Business District,
Winner & Sterling Rds. Highlights include pumpkin decorating
with Independence Parks & Recreation, live entertainment,
costume contests, food, window painting,and more. 816-254-9044
visit www.englewoodstation.com. |
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September 24 |
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Tax Abatement Orientation
Session |
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Location:Fairmount Community
Center,608S. Ash |
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Description:
Residents living within the Fairmount-Carlisle 353 Tax Abatement
Area can receive information and guidelines and applications
regarding tax abatement. Qualified property owners can receive
100% property tax abatement for the first 10 years, and
50% for the next 15 years for a total of 25 years. The meeting
begins at 6pm, Fairmount Community Center 608 S. Ash. For
more information contact Patricia Robinson, 816-325-7426.
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November Events |
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December Events |
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November 1 |
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November 28- December 30 |
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Holiday Shopping
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Log Cabin Christmas |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific |
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Location: 1827 Log Courthouse, 107 W. Kansas
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Description: 10:00 am -
4:00 pm. Get your stocking stuffers here at the Trails museum
with special discounts and door prizes! Also, register for
our great basket give away drawing.
Call: 816-325-7575 |
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Description:
Nov 28-Dec 30, enjoy homemade cookies and spiced cider while
touring the Log Courthouse. Open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday
- Friday.
Free. 816-325-7111.
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November 7-8 |
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December 1-30 |
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Holiday Open House |
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"Nativities Around the World"
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Location: Historic Independence Square, Main
& Maple |
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Location: Mormon Visitors
Center, 937 W. Walnut |
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Description: November 7-8 Over
30 shops on Independence Square offer specials, treats, and
Christmas tree raffle. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 816-252-6653
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Description: Music, twinkling
lights on outdoor trees, festively decorated Christmas tree
and handcrafted and unique creche and nativity displays
from around the world throughout the Center. 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. daily (Christmas Eve until 6 p.m.). Free. 836-3466.
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November 11 |
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December 6 |
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Veterans Day Holiday |
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Holiday Cheer |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific |
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Description: City offices will
be closed in observance of Veterans Day. |
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Description: 10:00 am
- 4:00 pm. Annual welcoming of the season at NFTM. Free
wagon rides with paid museum admission, special holiday
music, and cider and cookies. 816-325-7575 |
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November 21-22 |
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December 13-14 |
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Best Little Arts & Crafts Show in
Independence |
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Christmas at the Chicago
& Alton Depot |
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Location: Sermon Center,
201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.) |
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Location:
Chicago & Alton Depot, 318 W. Pacific |
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Description:
Two days of arts & crafts at the Sermon Center. 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov 21, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov 22. 816-325-7370. |
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Description:
Nov 29, 30, Dec 6,7,13,14,20 & 21, Enjoy festive decorations
in all the rooms of the restored historic Depot and stationmaster's
living quarters. Donations accepted. 318 W. Pacific. Sat
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun 12:30-4:30 p.m. 325-7955 |
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November 22 |
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December 20-21 |
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Handel's Messiah
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Christmas at the
Chicago & Alton Depot |
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Location: Community of
Christ Auditorium, 1001 W. Walnut |
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Location: Chicago &
Alton Depot, 318 W. Pacific |
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Description: The 90-year
old tradition of the Independence Messiah Choir continues,
now in partnership with the Kansas City Symphony, at the
Community of Christ Auditorium, 1001 W. Walnut. 8 p.m. For
tickets or info,
call 816-521-3051.
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Description: Nov 29, 30,
Dec 6,7,13,14,20 & 21, Enjoy festive decorations in
all the rooms of the restored historic Depot and stationmaster's
living quarters. Donations accepted. 318 W. Pacific. Sat
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun 12:30-4:30 p.m. 325-7955
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November 28 |
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December 24-25 |
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Thanksgiving Day Holiday |
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Christmas Holiday |
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Description: City offices
will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Description: City offices will be closed on
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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November 29-30 |
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December 31 |
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Christmas at the Chicago & Alton
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Pack Your Wagon
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Location: Chicago &
Alton Depot, 318 W. Pacific |
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Location: National Frontier
Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific |
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Description:
Nov 29, 30, Dec 6,7,13,14,20 & 21, Enjoy festive decorations
in all the rooms of the restored historic Depot and stationmaster's
living quarters. Donations accepted. 318 W. Pacific. Sat
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun 12:30-4:30 p.m. 325-7955 |
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Description: Children's
Event - 10:00 am. Discover if you have what it takes to
make the six-month overland journey in this childrens' program.
We will pack a wagon, explore the museum, have refreshments
and make a craft. Fun for all! |
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Janaury Events
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February Events |
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Janaury 1 |
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"Memories of WWII" Exhibit
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Location: Truman Presidential
Museum & Library, 500 W. 24 Highway |
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Description: Special WWII
exhibit opens November 11 at the Truman Library. Free to
veterans on November 11. This exhibition, originally organized
by the Smithsonian Insititution, has over 100 photos from
all theaters of the war and the home front. 800-833-1225. |
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