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HISTORIC SITES OPEN FOR THE SEASON – BinghamWaggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave.; 1859 Jail and Marshal’s Home, 217 N. Main St.; Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St.; and Chicago & Alton 1879 Depot, 318 W. Pacific Ave. “THE MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL TIME MACHINES, demonstration organ recitals, 3 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays. Even Sundays at the Community of Christ Temple, odd Sundays at the Auditorium, Walnut Avenue and River Boulevard, Independence. Free. Visit www.CofChrist.org/dome_spire. ANIMALS BEST FRIENDS ADOPT-A-PET, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, PetSmart, 39th Street and Missouri 291. Independence Animal Shelter dogs will be available for adoption, and ABF dogs may be viewed. GATHER INN – open to all ages, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Stone Church Community of Christ, north entrance, 1012 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Spend time in Bible study, receive free blood pressure testing, learn about the community, and a different guest speaker each week. Optional lunch cost, $3.50. Call 816-254-2211 or visit www. stone-church.org. GARAGE SALE, Boy Scout Troop and Cub Pack 229, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 and 8; 8 a.m. to noon April 9, First Christian Church, 125 S. Pleasant St. Proceeds will help defray camp and other Scouting expenses. Call 816-252-6100. GALLERY WALK: Civil War in the West, 2 p.m. April 7, 14, 21, 28, National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific Ave. Free with regular museum admission, $6 for adults; $5 for ages 62 and older; $3 for ages 6 to 17. Call 816-325-7575. “CONFEDERATE VETERANS AND HOMES,” 7 p.m. April 7, Trails Museum. Historian Jim Beckner discusses the fate of thousands of Confederate veterans after the Civil War and the creation veteran’s homes in Missouri. Cost, $6. Call 816-325-7575 to register. AN OUTPOURING OF HOPE, a Community Services League benefit, 6 to 9:30 p.m. April 8, Hilton Garden Inn, 19677 E. Jackson Drive. This food and wine tasting extravaganza, also includes a silent and live auction. Tickets range from $50 to $80. To register, call 816-254-4100 or visit www.outpouringofhope.org. LEILA’S HAIR MUSEUM exhibits, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1333 S. Noland Road. April 8-9, Crosses in hair art; April 15-16, Thomas family wreath; April 22-23, Teresa Van Horn; April 29-30, French hair art. The museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, but you’ll receive more information about exhibits on Friday and Saturday. Admission, $5; $2.50 for seniors; 12 and under are free. Call 816-833-2955. LENTEN FISH FRY, beginning at 4 p.m. April 8, Nativity of Mary Catholic Church school cafeteria, 10010 E. U.S. 40. Menu: Catfish, breaded fish fillets, breaded and boiled shrimp, salmon croquettes and crab cakes. Dinners include two side dishes, coleslaw, corn bread and drink. Cost, $9; $4 for ages 6 to 12; under 6 eat free. Call 816-373-0168 or 353-2184. ST. ANN’S LENTEN FISH DINNERS, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 8 and 15, at the church, Cedar and Lexington avenues. Menu: Boiled/fried shrimp, catfish, french fries, boiled potatoes and more. Dinners range from $7.50 to $9.75, fish sandwich/fries, $4. Call 816-252-1160. GIRLS NIGHT OUT 4 BREAST CANCER, 5 to 9 p.m. April 9, The Palmer Center, 218-A N. Pleasant St. Activities: Polynesian dinner, live entertainment, silent auction, JACKIE
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Easter T Egg Hunts
hroughout Eastern Jackson County, kids will be able to gather Easter eggs in hunts sponsored by communities and churches.
Look for this symbol in this month’s calendar to find an egg hunt near you.
decorated bra contest, bingo, in memory of displays and more. Tickets are $25, and may be purchased at www. thepowerofpinkbcf.org or contact Liz at Lizzymo@att.net. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, 9 a.m. to noon April 9, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E. Holke Road. Activities include a picture with the Easter Bunny, egg hunt, games, crafts, face-painting, puppet show and door prizes. Everything is free. Call Larry Martin at 816550-4429 or lddsmartin@att.net. TALKIN’ TRUMAN: America’s western trails – highlights, myths and impact, 11 a.m. April 9, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 W. U.S. 24. John Mark Lambertson, director of the National Frontier Trails Museum, will give the presentation. Free with museum admission, $8; $7 for seniors; $3 for ages 6 to 15. Call 816-268-8200 or 800-833-1225. “BOATS, UNIFORMS AND FLAGS” – a visual
interpretation of Lewis and Clark, 12:30 p.m. April 10, Trails Museum. Missouri artist Gary Lucy presents an artist’s interpretation of the famous trek. The $25 cost includes appetizers, dinner and the program. Reservations deadline: April 6. Call 816-325-7575. ALTER’S GEM fundraiser, sponsored by Centerpoint Medical Center Auxiliary, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 11 and 12, outside the hospital’s cafeteria, 39th Street and Jackson Drive. There will be a quality line of jewelry, watches, colored gemstones, purses and baby goods for sale. Proceeds will be used to provide scholarships to students pursuing a medical career and to charities in Eastern Jackson County. HUNTER’S EDUCATION – for ages 11 and older, 6 to 9:30 p.m. April 12 through 14, George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Road. Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1967, must obtain an approved hunter education certificate card. Free. To register, call 816-325-7370. TOMBSTONE TALKS with John Mark Lambertson, 7 p.m.
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April 14, Trails Museum. Gone but not forgotten: Tombstones of the famous and infamous. Cost, $6. For reservations, call 816-325-7575. ENGLEWOOD ART WALK, 5 to 9 p.m. April 15, 10900 E. Winner Road. Seven galleries in the Englewood Station Shopping District, Winner Road and Sterling Avenue, open their doors to art lovers. Free. Call 816-252-3372. “TROUBLE ON THE BORDER” Marionette Theater Production, 7 p.m. April 15, Powerhouse Theater, Sermon Center. The Puppetry Arts Institute will present its original Civil War-themed puppet show. A reception and refreshments will served following the show. Suitable for ages 9 and older. The cost is $10. Reservations requested. Call 816-833-9777. CINNAMON BREAD sales, April 15 and 16, Nativity of Mary Church, 10017 E. 36th Terr. Call 816-353-2184 for the times when they’ll come out of the oven. INDEPENDENCE SHEPHERD’S CENTER “Adventures in Learning,” 8:30 a.m. registration/free blood pressure checks, April 15, Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St. Workshops begin at 10 and 11 a.m., lunch is a noon. Workshop registration, $1; lunch is $4. For lunch reservations, call 816-254-0521. ANIMALS BEST FRIENDS GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16, National Guard Armory, 2323 S. Crysler Ave. Drop off donations between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. April 14 at the ABF facility, 2302 S. Crysler Ave. No shoes or clothing. “TROUBLE ON THE BORDER” Marionette Theater Production, 2 p.m. April 16, Powerhouse Theater, Sermon Center. The Puppetry Arts Institute will present its original Civil War-themed puppet show. Suitable for ages 9 and older. The cost is $7.50. Reservations requested. Call 816-833-9777. EASTER IN THE PARK, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 16, New Walnut Park Community of Christ, 23rd and Pearl streets. There will be a free breakfast, games, crafts, face painting and pictures taken with the Easter bunny. Egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. EASTER PHOTOS AT PETSMART, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 and 17, 4010 S. Bolger. Bring your pet (or children) by for a photo with the Easter bunny for $5. All proceeds benefit Animals Best Friends. 20TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF COLOR YOUTH ART SHOW, April 16 and 17, Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave. Event features the work of high school students from Eastern Jackson County. Applications available through your school’s art department or the Sermon Center. Call 816325-7370 for information. HAM/BEAN DINNER, 4 to 6 p.m. April 16, Glenwood Park Methodist Church, 10000 E. 23rd St. Enjoy ham/beans, corn bread, fried potatoes, coleslaw, apple or cherry pie and drink for a $6 donation. Call 816-254-5116 for takeout orders. POETRY READ-A-ROUND, 6:30 p.m. April 19, Hidden Valley Christian Union Church, 17500 Hidden Valley Road. Bring poems to share. Call 816-373-3416. ANIMALS BEST FRIENDS FUNDRAISER, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 20, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 1531 E. 23rd St. When purchasing a pizza, let them know you want your purchase to go toward the ABF fundraiser, and Papa Murphy’s will donate 25% of the proceeds. Coupons may not be used. COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER Charity Golf Tournament – 4-person scramble, 1 p.m. tee-time April 21, Rockwood Golf Course. The $100 per person fee includes