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Palmer Center Activities and Events for May

Join us for events and activities all month at the Palmer Center!

Apr 24, 2024
Announcements, Events, Seniors
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‘I Love Independence’ video contest now taking submissions

Lights, camera, action! City of Independence Mayor Rory Rowland is looking for filmmakers and shakers in our community to tell the amazing stories of Independence.

Apr 15, 2024
Council Action, Entertainment
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Blooming Heritage: Exploring Independence's Historic Homes, Parks, and Trails this Spring

April is a great time to visit Independence!

Apr 04, 2024
Entertainment, History
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City of Independence to hold Charter Open House

The City of Independence will hold a Charter Open House from 5-7 PM on Monday, April 1 in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall.

Mar 29, 2024
Announcements, Council Action

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Apr

25

Active

Earth Week! Summer Bird Identification

Thursday, April 25, 2024
1:00pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Family Activity, Outdoor

Apr

25

Active

Pickup Chess (weekly)

Thursday, April 25, 2024
2:30pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity

Apr

26

Active

Earth Week! Nature Walk with a Naturalist

Friday, April 26, 2024
1:00pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Family Activity, Outdoor

Apr

27

Active

Uptown Garden Faire

Saturday, April 27, 2024
8:00am
Independence Uptown Market
Parks, Recreation and Tourism