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Posted on Tue, Oct. 27, 2009 10:15 PM
Jackson County Community Calendar Oct. 28-Nov. 3
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Benefits
THEATRE NIGHT: Reception followed by play “Chain of Circumstances”; fundraiser for PAWS and ABF. Presented by City Theatre of Independence. 7 p.m. Oct. 29, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. $10.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Youth bowlers of Aaron’s Family Fun Center will raise money for nationals. 8-10 a.m. Oct. 31, Applebee’s, 1010 E. North Ave., Belton. $3-$5.
BOWLING 4 BIRDS: Unlimited bowling, door prizes and treats. Sponsored by Burroughs Audubon Society of Kansas City. Proceeds go to purchase environmental-education kits for local schools. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31, AMF Strike ’N Spare, 13001 E. U.S. 40, Independence. $10-$20. www.burroughs.org (816-803-2632)
Civic affairs
HOWARD AND VIRGINIA BENNETT FORUM ON THE PRESIDENCY: Presidential Leadership in Transformational Times, with panelists Arianna Huffington, Robert Kuttner and Timothy Naftali. Presented by Truman Library Institute. 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th. $10-$18. umkc.edu/cto (816-235-6222)
Workshops
HOLIDAY FENG SHUI AND SEASONAL PARTY FOODS: Workshop and food sampling to prepare for holiday season. 2-5 p.m. Nov. 1, Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th. $36-$45. Reservations recommended. www.OpenCircleOnLine.com (816-931-0738)
Community events
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT KANSAS CITY: Programs include: Author Marilyn Holt (Oct. 28). 400 W. Pershing. www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city/ (816-268-8010)
HUMANITARIAN AWARDS CEREMONY: Hosted by Harmony. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28, Midland Theatre, 1228 Main. $75-$150. (816-333-5059)
UMKC PRIDE 2009: Pride Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Oct. 29, Pierson Auditorium; Pride Film Festival: 40th Anniversary of Stonewall, 4-9 p.m. Nov. 2, University Center, 51st and Rockhill. web2.umkc.edu/chancellor/ode/diversity.asp (816-235-6704)
GENEALOGY LOCK-IN: Dinner, door prizes and genealogy. 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30, Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Lee’s Summit. $25. Reservations required. For adults. www.visitindependence.com (816-252-7228)
KC’S ORIGINAL ART FLEA MARKET: Local artisans sell wares priced $1-$50. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31, ArtsTech Center, Allen Markings Building, 1522 Holmes, Second Floor. www.artfleakc.com (816-461-0201)
THE VETERANS’ PEN: A CELEBRATION OF VETERANS’ WRITING: Luncheon and presentation by Samuel Bradshaw, retired chief of psychiatry at Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka. Benefits Hospitalized Veterans Writing Project. 11:30 a.m. Oct. 31, National World War One Museum, J.C. Nichols Auditorium, 100 W. 26th. $20. www.libertymemorialmuseum.org (913-432-1214)
NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM: Civil War Lecture: “War on the Border I (Bleeding Kansas),” 7 p.m. Nov. 3 ($5). 318 W. Pacific, Independence. www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org (816-325-7575)
Exhibits, performances
NANCY J. MORRISON OPENING RECEPTION: Art will be on display through Jan. 21. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Gamber Center, 4 S.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit. www.lsartscouncil.net (816-969-1500)
GEORGE WINSTON CONCERT: Solo guitar. Benefits Guitars in the Classroom and Harvesters. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th. $10-$20. BrownPaperTickets.com (913-579-4908)
HAPPY HOPKINS AND FRIENDS: Country music; costumes optional. 7 p.m. Oct. 31, American Legion Post 499, 499 S. Missouri 7, Blue Springs. (816-229-4990)
Health
LET’S FIGHT FLU TOGETHER: Sponsored by Independence School District PTA. Oct. 28-29, Independence School District, 1716 S. Speck, Independence. www.pta.org/flushotclinics (866-782-3014)
| Dan Kelly, The Star
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