Community calendar — Tuesday and Wednesday
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to news@examiner. TUESDAY Zumba Gold: 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave., Independence,… Login to continue reading Login…
Lifestyle
Sandy Turner: Life is full of scary moments all year
Sandy Turner Down home While gearing up for Halloween I started my annual brain-pickin’ for scary things to do to my trusting friends and family.… Login to continue reading Login…
Diane Mack: Miracles happen for families in need
Diane Mack Family matters It’s been one miracle after another — consistently, for 25 years. We originated as an elementary school PTA committee, assigned to… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to news@examiner. WEEKEND Dark Forest: 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Powell Gardens, 1609 Northwest U.S.… Login to continue reading Login…
Two scouts reach rank of Eagle
Two scouts in BSA Scout Troop 492 have recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Jesse Michael Scott is the son of Amy and Kevin… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar — Thursday through Sunday
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to news@examiner.net. THURSDAY Senior Pickleball: 1 to 3 p.m., Grain Valley Community Center, 713 Main St., 816-847-6230.… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar — Wednesday through Friday
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to news@examiner.net. WEDNESDAY Farmers market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Independence Uptown Market, 211 W. Truman Road,… Login to continue reading Login…
Phil Hanson: Year-end planning can help maximize your charitable giving
As the year draws to a close, you may be starting to consider your end-of-the-year donations. Not only is December a critical time for many… Login to continue reading Login…
Sandy Turner: Technology is winning, but maybe we can fight back
Between reality TV, Facebook, Twitter and cell phones, there’s never a need to imagine what someone is doing, thinking or eating. I’m worried our younger… Login to continue reading Login…
Celebrating a mom who has always been there
By Ashley Mack High Family matters For 21 years, our mom has written a column about families. Many of you have learned from her experiences… Login to continue reading Login…