“Foster” by Claire Keegan; Grove (92 pages, $20) Claire Keegan’s novella, “Foster,” follows last year’s beautiful, heart-wrenching “Small Things Like These,” which went on to be short-listed for the Booker Prize. A short novel of uncommon spareness and delicacy, it tells the story of a man faced with a choice that pits his conscience against the welfare of his family.
From The Examiner during the week of Oct. 30-Nov.
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton. WEEKEND “Deathtrap” -- Presented by City Theatre of Independence, 7:30 Nov. 5, 11 and 12 and 2 p.m. Nov. 6 and 13, Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. This play, written by Ira Levin, is a comedic thriller full of twists and turns. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.ticketleap.com/ events/?q=City+Theatre+of+Independence
MARYLAND HEIGHTS — The plan to downsize the Archdiocese of St. Louis will cut more deeply than first reported, with at least half of the parishes slated to close.
DEAR ABBY: We have a group of friends who get together most Friday nights. We go out to eat, meet for drinks or gather at one of the group member’s homes for dinner and drinks. One person in particular constantly complains about everything every single week.
1. A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, Midwest Genealogy Center Community Hall, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. Gerald Dickens, a great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, gives a live, solo performance of “A Christmas Carol,” using his voice to portray nearly all the characters. Seating is limited. Register in advance at mymcpl.org.
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a back seat and observe. What you discover will be who is on your side and who isn’t.
Animals Best Friends has many wonderful cats looking for their forever homes. Two of these cats are Sammy and Sunny who are flame point Siamese.
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton.