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…
Lifestyle
Independence Rotary honors two Fort Osage seniors
Seniors Riley Filmore and Tristan Hinckley have been named Rotary Students of the Month at Fort Osage High School. Riley, the daughter of Ryan and… Login to continue reading Login…
Animals Best Friends: Four cats seeking their forever homes
By Gisele GambleAnimals Best Friends Animals Best Friends has several cats that are looking for their forever homes. Spooky is a three-month-old domestic short hair.… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar
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…
Time again to be 'Enchanted'
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Some aspects of Enchanted Forest remain the same from year to year. Other parts of the beloved family friendly Halloween event… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar
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…
Sandy Turner: How can we deal with the fall frenzy of food?
If you’re a Midwesterner it’s not unusual to pack two sets of clothes for an outdoor event. When they say, “If you don’t like the… Login to continue reading Login…
Diane Mack: In trying moments, remember to pray
Recently I was asked on Sunday to play the piano for our women’s organization. The opening song was “Did You Think to Pray?” In spite… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar — Saturday through Tuesday
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to news@examiner. WEEKEND Encore Theatre of Independence presents the comedy “The Curious Savage: 7 p.m. Saturday and… Login to continue reading Login…
Senior center meals — Oct. 16-20
Lunches provided by area community centers during the week of Oct. 16-20. Vesper Hall: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login…