Community calendar
Making the right choices early to defend your life and prevent poor health. Walk a one-mile course. Part of National Public Health Week. 9 a.m., Health Department, 515 S. Liberty, Independence. 816-325-7000
April 10World War II Living History Series:Marie Castro will speak on “Without a Penny in My Pocket,” her bittersweet memories, 7 p.m., Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, Kansas City. 816-942-3581
Choosing healthy options. Attend food demonstrations. 2-4 p.m., 7-Eleven, 201 E. U.S. 24, Independence. 816-325-7000
April 11St. Ann’s Lenten Fish Dinners:The menu includes boiled and fried shrimp, whole catfish, catfish filet, baked tilapia, sides and desserts. 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Cedar and Lexington, Independence. $9-$10.50. 816-252-1160
“Music of the Islands” will feature several Samoan singers and dancers. Proceeds to benefit the Kansas City Ronald McDonald House. 7:30 p.m., Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 5725 N.E. Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit. $6-$10.
April 13Westport Center for the Arts Presents:“Zora Neale Hurston Alive!” a look at the Harlem Renaissance author. Carmaletta M. Williams assumes the role of Hurston and recounts the author’s life and work. 2 p.m., Kansas City Public Library’s Lucile Bluford Branch, 3050 Prospect, Kansas City. Free. 816-701-3482
April 14Independence Garden Club:www.independencegardenclub.com
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April 17Meet Local Artist:Bill Manginelli will display his photographs. 5:30-7 p.m., Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 S.E. Green.
April 19Autism Awareness 5K Fun Run:April 20Spring Frolic and Egg Hunt:Annual festival for children, with pony rides, crafts, photographs with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt. 12:30 p.m., Hyde Park, 36th and Gillham, Kansas City. 816-753-6719
Easter Celebration:Lively and spiritually uplifting Easter worship service, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham Road, Kansas City. 816-753-6719
April 22KC Move to Amend:This story was originally published April 7, 2014 at 10:29 PM with the headline "Community calendar."