Waterfall Park, 4501 S. Bass Pro Dr.

Join us at The Palmer Center for this new FREE series every other Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. beginning 5/3/2022 - Getting to Safety 5/17/2022 - Disaster Plan & Dress Rehearsal 5/31/2022 - Home Safe Home Call 816-325-6200 to register

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

TOOLKIT FOR ACTIVE LIVING Tuesdays April 5 through May 10 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - MUST HAVE REGISTERED

Free for adults 60+ Living with a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, pain, or anxiety can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. This 6-week workshop will be held via conference call using your telephone and will help you discover how to make healthy food choices; increase physical activity and exercise safely; cope with pain and fatigue; communicate effectively with your health team; and develop an action plan to improve your health and wellbeing. Class size is limited!

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

Laughter Yoga-May 4, 2022, at 11:00. This a unique program that incorporates laughter and breathing resulting in a happier outlook.

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

Walk the paved trails at two of our Independence Parks, alternating between Clothier Park and George Owens Nature Park. Bring a friend or meet new ones while we walk the park. All walking levels welcome. All ages. Benches and picnic tables along the paved trails we’ll walk. Walk at your own pace or walk with the group for a walk and talk adventure. 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Wednesdays. March - June 816.325.7115

George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Rd.

4:00-4:30pm. Join us on Thursdays, in the DeWitt Center, and we’ll introduce you to one of our fantastic, cold-blooded creatures – snake, salamander, or turtle. Call 816.325.7115 for details. March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. April 7, 14, 21 & 28. May 5 & 12.

George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Rd.

Encore Theatre is performing “The Lightbearer” directed by Michael Daniels on April 29, 30, May 6 & 7 at 7:30pm and on May 8^th at 2pm.  For ticket info call (816) 325-7367.

Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)

Encore Theatre is performing “The Lightbearer” directed by Michael Daniels on April 29, 30, May 6 & 7 at 7:30pm and on May 8^th at 2pm.  For ticket info call (816) 325-7367.

Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)

All experience levels and ages welcome. We’ll have everything you need or bring your own chess set to play. Bring a friend or play against other players that show up. Call 816.325.7115 for more details. 9:00-11:00am

George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Rd.

Encore Theatre is performing “The Lightbearer” directed by Michael Daniels on April 29, 30, May 6 & 7 at 7:30pm and on May 8^th at 2pm.  For ticket info call (816) 325-7367.

Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)

Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)

TOOLKIT FOR ACTIVE LIVING Tuesdays April 5 through May 10 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - MUST HAVE REGISTERED

Free for adults 60+ Living with a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, pain, or anxiety can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. This 6-week workshop will be held via conference call using your telephone and will help you discover how to make healthy food choices; increase physical activity and exercise safely; cope with pain and fatigue; communicate effectively with your health team; and develop an action plan to improve your health and wellbeing. Class size is limited!

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

The Independence Tree Commission will meet Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 5:30 pm. 

Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty

Walk the paved trails at two of our Independence Parks, alternating between Clothier Park and George Owens Nature Park. Bring a friend or meet new ones while we walk the park. All walking levels welcome. All ages. Benches and picnic tables along the paved trails we’ll walk. Walk at your own pace or walk with the group for a walk and talk adventure. 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Wednesdays. March - June 816.325.7115

Clothier Park, 17220 Medical Center Pkwy.

4:00-4:30pm. Join us on Thursdays, in the DeWitt Center, and we’ll introduce you to one of our fantastic, cold-blooded creatures – snake, salamander, or turtle. Call 816.325.7115 for details. March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. April 7, 14, 21 & 28. May 5 & 12.

George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Rd.

The Mayor's Advisory Commission on the Arts will meet at 5:30 pm, Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple

6:30-8:00pm. Join us and storytellers Gary Kuntz and Linda Kuntz for Frog Jumping Tales! Bring your lawn chair and sit by a roaring fire with great stories. For individuals and families of all ages. 816.325.7115 for more information.

George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Rd.

1:00-2:00pm. Explore Nature with our naturalist. Frogs and Toads. 816.325.7115.

Join us at The Palmer Center for this new FREE series every other Tuesday at 12:15 p.m 5/17/2022 - Disaster Plan & Dress Rehearsal 5/31/2022 - Home Safe Home Call 816-325-6200 to register

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)

NEW THEATRE - THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG A hilarious comedy about a small theater company staging a production of a 1920’s style murder mystery The Murder at Haversham Manor, but when the curtain goes up, everything quickly goes from bad to disastrous. Please indicate who you would like to sit with when making your reservation. Price: $59 Date: Wednesday, 5/18/22 Time: 10:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration opens 3/23/22 Deadline to register 4/13/22

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

Walk the paved trails at two of our Independence Parks, alternating between Clothier Park and George Owens Nature Park. Bring a friend or meet new ones while we walk the park. All walking levels welcome. All ages. Benches and picnic tables along the paved trails we’ll walk. Walk at your own pace or walk with the group for a walk and talk adventure. 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Wednesdays. March - June 816.325.7115

George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Rd.

All experience levels and ages welcome. We’ll have everything you need or bring your own chess set to play. Bring a friend or play against other players that show up. Call 816.325.7115 for more details. 3:30-5:00 pm

Independence Uptown Market, 211 W. Truman Road

10am - Noon. Program staff will have oodles of interactive games and equipment to share as we travel to parks and green space all around the Independence. We’ll help families with kids of all ages get started in fun, unique and engaging outdoor activities designed to increase activity and connections with friends and neighbors! 816.325.7115 for details.

Bundschu Park, 11400 E 9th St.

Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)

MO. Attorney General –May 24, 2022, at 10:15. Assistant Attorney General Sara Carnes will be speaking about consumer fraud.

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

The Tourism Commission will hold its quarterly meeting at 8:30 am.

National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific

Walk the paved trails at two of our Independence Parks, alternating between Clothier Park and George Owens Nature Park. Bring a friend or meet new ones while we walk the park. All walking levels welcome. All ages. Benches and picnic tables along the paved trails we’ll walk. Walk at your own pace or walk with the group for a walk and talk adventure. 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Wednesdays. March - June 816.325.7115

Clothier Park, 17220 Medical Center Pkwy.

Spring Patio Planting—May 26, 2022, at 5:00. Brownie troop and Girl Scout Troop will be at the Palmer Center to plant spring floors on the patio.

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

Furry Friends—May 27, 2022, at 12:15. This is an opportunity to spend time with cute, furry kittens and absorb some of their energy.

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

Join us for the start of the summer season at Adventure Oasis Water Park.

Adventure Oasis Water Park

Join us at The Palmer Center for this last of a FREE series. Last of series on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. 5/31/2022 - Home Safe Home Call 816-325-6200 to register

Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.

Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)