Calendar - This week's events

Items for the Community Calendar may be e-mailed to jill.ritchie@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, P.O. Box 459, Independence, Mo. 64051, attention Jill Ritchie.

TUESDAY

• SKILLBUILDERS workshop, co-sponsored by Independence Parks and Recreation, 9:45 to 11:50 a.m., Palmer Center, Independence. Topic: Home security and personal safety, presented by the Independence Police Department. Classes are designed for widowed persons, but anyone may attend. Call 325-6200.
• NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meeting, 7 p.m., Mill Creek Elementary gym. Call Tammy at 786-9521.
• GATHER INN for retired people, 9:30 a.m., Community of Christ Stone Church, Partridge Hall, Independence. Junia Braby will speak on “Genealogy-My Story.” Call 254-2211 or 254-3193.

WEDNESDAY

• ANNUAL FALL BENEFIT BARBECUE, sponsored by the Friends of Sugar Creek, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mike Onka Memorial Building, 11520 E. Putnam, Sugar Creek. Enjoy smoked brisket, pork and ham for $7. All proceeds benefit the Sugar Creek Historical Society.
• INDEPENDENCE NEIGHBORHOOD Home Improvement Workshop, sponsored by the city of Independence, 6 p.m., Fairmount Community Center, 608 S. Ash Ave., Independence. Topic: 353 tax abatement and financial incentives. 254-8334.

THURSDAY

• INTERNET SAFETY, 7 p.m., Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave., Independence. Detective John Howe of the Intelligence Unit of the Independence Police Department will speak on Internet safety issues involving child enticement, child exploitation, child pornography, cyber bullying and more. Refreshment and door prizes will also be provided. This meeting is being held in conjunction with the Independence Police Neighborhood Crime Watch Program and the McCoy Neighborhood. For more information, call Gary Foster at 836-4639.
• FALL FESTIVAL with quilt show, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Groves Community Room, located in White Oak Living Center, 1515 W. White Oak, Independence. Festivities include corn shucking, apple bobbing, music by Ken Cox, Mike Tistone and John Dye, along with a quilt and craft show. The community is welcome. Proceeds will help fund resident holiday activities. If crafters would like to reserve a table, call Barbara Overmann at 254-3500, Ext. 320.

FRIDAY

• JACKSON COUNTY INTER-AGENCY COUNCIL, noon to 1 p.m., The salvation Army Community Center, 14700 E. Truman Road, Independence. Topic: Human trafficking, with Carrie Buchmann from Hope House. Lunch cost, $8. 325-7187.
• FINDING YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN Ancestors and Beyond workshop, 10 a.m., National Archives and Records Administration, Central Plains Region, 2312 E. Bannister Road, Kansas City. Topic: Little known tribes. Free and open to the public. Call 268-8072 for reservations.
• SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE Adventures in Learning classes, 8:30 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. classes, Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Independence. A travelog, “Egypt up close and personal” will be presented by Louise Greenfield at 9 a.m. Registration is $1, choose from eight classes/activities. Lunch cost, $4. Call 461-4142 for lunch reservations.

SATURDAY

• PIG PICKIN’ – CHICKEN LICKIN’ FEAST fundraiser, 4 to 7 p.m., Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Menu: Roast smoked pork, fried chicken, red cabbage, hot German potato salad, fruit, rolls, dessert and beverage. Door prizes include a Bingham-Waggoner house rental for 20 and a Carriage House Party for up to 40. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets are $12, $5 for children 8 and under, and may be purchased at Carriage House or by phone at 461-3491.
• POOCHES IN THE POOL, sponsored by Blue Springs Parks and Recreation, noon to 3 p.m., Centennial Pool Plex, Blue Springs. This dog swim is a benefit for the Blue Springs off-leash dog park. All dogs are invited to play and swim freely in the fenced outdoor pool area prior to the draining of the pool for the season. All dogs must have current vaccinations and have a collar on at all times. Maximum capacity: 100 dogs. You may register in advance or register the day of the event. Cost, $5 per dog. To register, 228-0137.
• NFL PEPSI PUNT, PASS & KICK competition for ages 8 to 15, 10 a.m. to noon, Heart of America Pop Warner fields, 2801 S. Necessary Road, Independence. This event, sponsored by Independence Parks and Recreation and Heart of America Pop Warner, allows children to showcase their talents in eight age categories for punting, passing and kicking, with scores based on distance and accuracy. No admission fee. 325-7843.
• CAR, TRUCK AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW, registration begins at 8 a.m., with activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Heartland Church, Blue Springs. There will be food, live music and prizes. Rain date: Oct. 4. Call 224-3219 or visit www.myheartland.org.
• CUB SCOUT DAY, 9 a.m. to noon, Bass Pro Shops, U.S. 40 and Missouri 291, Independence. Cub Scouts will learn about casting, Dutch oven cooking, archery, camping, fly fishing, shooting and more. Space is limited and registration is required by contacting the Heart of America Council.
• GLENWOOD PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 80th anniversary celebration, 10000 E. 23rd St., Independence. Activities include a carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a free moonwalk, free games and free food. A steak dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ($10), with a gospel concert at 7 p.m. For steak dinner reservations, call 478-0452.

SUNDAY

• “CEMETERIES IN AND AROUND BLUE SPRINGS” exhibit, 2 to 5 p.m., Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 101 S. 15th St., Blue Springs. Donation. 224-4910.
• ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN, noon to 3 p.m., Powell Gardens, Kingsville. American folk tales can be heard during this storytelling session. Admission is $8, $7 for seniors, $3 for ages 5 to 12. 697-2600.

SEPT. 22

• RAINBOW CENTER GOLF CLASSIC benefit four-person scramble at The County Club of Blue Springs, to help raise funds for persons with special needs. Sponsorships, teams and individual prices are available. Golfers receive a continental breakfast, lunch by Bates City Bar-B-Q, beverages and a goodie bag. To reserve your spot, promote your business, to donate golf items or to volunteer, call 229-3869.
• START SMART FOOTBALL for ages 5 to 7, sponsored by Blue Springs Parks and Recreation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 22 through Oct. 8, Blue Springs Park, 2204 S.W. South Ave. The $60 fee includes mini football, red or yellow flag belt, 4 cones, kicking tee and manual. The cost for returning participants is $45. Call 228-0137 to register.
• WILD ONES: Fort Osage wild edibles hike – for ages 18 and older, 1 p.m., meet at Historic Fort Osage, Sibley. Take a hike along the Missouri River in search of the same edible and medicinal wild plants described in the journals of Lewis and Clark. Burr Oak Woods is sponsoring this event. To register, 228-3766.
• SQUARE DANCE LESSONS, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Hy-Vee, Third and Ward, Lee’s Summit. The free lessons will be taught by Ralph Morast and Jim Windhausen. Call Marlys at 763-8754 or Lori at 353-1886.

ONGOING EVENTS

• ELEGANT HAVILAND CHINA EXHIBIT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, through October, Vaile Victorian Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence. Admission is $5 for adults; $4.50 for seniors; $2 for children 6 to 16. 325-7430.
• “CREATIVE STITCHERY”, a Nimble Thimbles quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, through September, Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Admission is $5 for adults; $4.50 for seniors; $2 for children 6 to 16. 461-3491.
• FILM AND CRITTER FEEDING. Free nature films  shown at 3:30 p.m. Sundays, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, Blue Springs. Critters on exhibit will be fed at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. 228-3766.

Compiled by Jillayne Ritchie