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Fall Festivities Emerge in Historical Independence

Fall Festivities Emerge in Historical Independence

      Don't let the confusing Christmas decor and gifts already hitting the retailer shelves throw you off. The next fun filled holiday on the calendar is Halloween! Independence has festivities embracing the crisp new weather for children of all ages! Young and the young at heart. 

      If your craving a little of an edge to live on, the historic square is offering weekend "ghostly" tours of the 1859 Jail and Marshal's Home and Museum. This fun tour ends the evening in a covered wagon ride narrated by live ghost tales of course! Reservations for this event are required. Call 816-461-0065 for additional information.

Mom's Night Off

Mom's Night Off

May 20, 2011 7pm-10pm

In appreciate of mothers, Dragon Family Martial Arts Center is opening Mother’s Night Out to all families. Our moms have the gift of making it happen. By some type of super power they are able to put smiles on crying faces, juggle, band, soccer, and volleyball practice while helping the creation of science projects with dinner ready for the whole family. Mother’s Day is the special day of the year for us to pause and make up for the other 364 days that we may have missed ‘Thanks, Mom”. So hubbies, pamper your ladies and spend the night together as your kids enjoy a night of martial arts and fun.

Upload Your Easter Photos

Upload Your Easter Photos

Did you celebrate Easter with your church and or family? Did you color and hunt for Easter eggs? If so, we want to see your pictures. Upload them here.

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt

Event: Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 11 A.M.
Event location: Fleming Park – Lake Jacomo, Shelter #14

This year, we’re hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fleming Park—Lake Jacomo, Shelter #14 on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 11 A.M. This FREE community event is for kids age 12 and under & their families. Bring a basket and some lawn chairs and join the hunt for candy and toy filled eggs. It will be held rain or shine. There will be prizes too! Playground, hiking trail, and other park amenities are available.

Use park entrance that is .4 miles East of Lakewood Way (& the church). Follow the signs to Shelter #14.

If you like, bring some change from your piggy bank to donate to our service project. We’re helping buy chicks for poor people in other countries, so they can have a way to earn money for their families.

2nd Annual Rock for Refuge Benefit Concert May 7

2nd Annual Rock for Refuge Benefit Concert May 7

The 2nd Annual Rock for Refuge Benefit Concert is scheduled for Saturday, May 7. The concert will last from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the River of Refuge. The River of Refuge is located at 5155 Raytown Road in Kansas City, MO. This fundraising event will feature live music from a variety of artists, ranging from Christian to rock/metal to contemporary music.

KC Artists Easter Craft Fair

KC Artists Easter Craft Fair

Come spend a fun day at the KC Artists Easter Craft Fair! There will be more than 40 local artists from the Kansas City Metro at the show.

The Easter Craft Fair will be Saturday, April 23rd at the Rodger T. Sermon Center Gymnasium located at the corner of Truman and Noland Roads in Independence. The show will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be concessions available and awesome door prizes!

Admission is $2 per person and children 14-years-old and under are free! For more information check out the KC Artists Easter Craft Show Facebook Page.

Shrek the Musical is coming to Kansas City!

Shrek the Musical is coming to Kansas City!

Everyone's favorite ogre is coming to Kansas City. That's right, Shrek the Musical, based on the popular DreamWorks film, will run January 12-16 at the Music Hall.

With 19 catchy songs and plenty of side-splitting humor, this show is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Tickets are available at the Municipal Box or through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.