Diane Mack: A breakthrough for a savvy consumer
It started with my annual Christmas gift to son-in-law Cameron. It’s been an ongoing regimen for 20 years. Each December, I send something moose-y, elk-y… Login to continue reading Login…
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Eagle Days this weekend in Smithville
The annual Eagle Days event at Smithville Lake is Jan. 7 and 8. Missouri Department of Conservation agents will be present at eagle viewing areas… Login to continue reading Login…
Senior center meals in Independence and Blue Springs
Lunches provided by area community centers during the week of Jan. 9. Vesper Hall: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 11:30 a.m. If you wish… Login to continue reading Login…
Sandy Turner: Who gets paid for what
Would you accept the job if it offered no benefits, no pay, no time off and rarely a thank-you or a pat on the back?… Login to continue reading Login…
5 things to do: Take in a show, learn something new
By Nancy Melton, NMelton-Helal@cherryroad,com 1. Learn to skate. Independence Community Ice at Cable-Dahmer Arena is offering five-week sessions of skating lessons beginning Jan. 7. Classes… Login to continue reading Login…
Animals Best Friends: Bandit needs a forever home
By Giselle Gamble, Animals Best Friends If you are considering getting a new canine family member, please adopt. If you are looking for a bigger… Login to continue reading Login…
Deadline for Mid-Winter Art Fair nears
By The Examiner staff The Mid-Winter The Mid-Winter Art Fair is coming up next month, and the deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Jan. 8.… Login to continue reading Login…
COVID-19 vaccination sites
The newest COVID boosters, known as the bivalent boosters, are available. These bivalent boosters target the most recent COVID Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Outdoors-related events coming up
The Missouri Department of Conservation has several classes and events early this month. Each requires advance registration. Go to mdc.mo.gov Upcoming events: Fishing Skills: Fishing… Login to continue reading Login…
Adult programs offered at Mid-Continent Public Library
By The Examiner staff Mid-Continent Public Library branches in Eastern Jackson County have several events designed for adults which are coming up during January. These… Login to continue reading Login…