2010 Chamber of
Commerce
Calendar of Events
All Dates
are subject to change
January
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18
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - Call the Chamber at 331-1890 for
more details.
30
- Community 24 Hour Plays - Sponsored by William Inge Center for Arts -
Independence Community College
Six original short plays
premiere in this 90 minute production, In partnership with the 24 Hour Company
of New York - Admission: $5 general admission - More
info: (620) 332-5492, www.ingecenter.org
26
- Silent Auction/Annual Meeting/Guardian Honors Banquet - Ninety-Sixth
Annual Meeting and Tenth Annual
Guardian Honors Banquet
.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
at
the Independence
Civic Center
. 6:00 p.m. - Silent Auction: 7:00 p.m. - Banquet. Honoree’s
Reception Following. $20.00 per person, Reservations due by January 21,
2010.
Call 331-1890
.
31
- Radio Results Group 12th Annual Bridal Fair - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. located
at the Independence Civic Center - Admission is FREE and one lucky bride will
win a complete wedding package! Come enjoy door prizes, refreshments and
many, many merchants to assist you in your wedding planning.
31
- Community Senior Day - 9:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Wesley Center at First United
Methodist Church
For
more information and to reserve for lunch call 331-3840.
February
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12 - 16 - Photography Show
- Independence Historical Museum - Call 331-3515 for more information.
18 - Business After
Hours - First National Bank
20 - Lions Club Bean Feed
- Located at the Wesley Center (First United Methodist Church)
$4.00 per person - Hours: 11
a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call Carl Guyll at 331-0036
27 - Day of Dance for
Health / Dancing With The Indy Stars 2010 - Located at the Independence
Civic Center - Day of Dance are from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bring your friends and
family to dance, learn simple ways to stay health, enjoy music, participate in
health screenings, etc. Dancing With Indy Stars starts at 7 p.m. dancing,
hors d'oeuvres, champagne reception and more!
$20.00 per person - Proceeds
benefit Mercy Cancer Center and ICC Scholarships.
Call 620-332-3248 or
620-331-2480 to RSVP for this event. Also visit www.dayofdance.org.
March
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27-
Little House on The Prairie - Opening Day - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -
Easter Egg Hunt at 1:00 p.m. For more information visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com
6-
"Join The Main Street Team" - Independence Main Street Fund
Raising Party - Event will be held at the Independence Civic Center - For more
information and to RSVP contact Donna at 331-2300
April
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8,9,10-
Sales Tax Sale - Come shop in Independence and enjoy "No Sales
Tax" at select businesses! Call Mai St. for more information ;
620-331-2300.
16
- 17 -Kansas Mission of Mercy - Free Dental Clinic -
Independence Community College
21
- 24 - 29th Annual William Inge Theatre - Honoring Paula Vogel - www.ingecenter.org
- 1-800-842-6063 x5492
20
- Ladies Night Out "Get Your Wild On" - Sponsored by Class,
Inc. Located at the Independence Civic Center - 6:00 p.m.
29
- Tony Melendez Concert & Volunteer Fair - Memorial Hall - 7:00
p.m. Free Concert
May
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8
- Independence Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament - Independence Country
Club - Registration 7:00 a.m. Tee Off 8:00 a.m. Cost is $70 per
person. Fee includes one mulligan and one hand mashie per person.
The tournament will be flighted and the number of flights will be determined
by the number of players. Individuals will be paired with other
golfers! For more info or to sign up call 620-331-1890 or email chamber@indkschamber.org
8
- Independence Community College Commencement - 620-331-4100 for more
info.
15
- Farmers Market Kickoff - Opening day for the farmers market season in
Independence, Kansas! Interested in becoming a vendor? Go to www.indyfarmersmarket.com
June
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5th
through 20th - Archaeology Dig - The
Kansas Archeology Training Program (KATP) will
give volunteers an opportunity to participate in salvage excavation of a
well-preserved prehistoric site threatened by river erosion in Montgomery
County. The public is welcome
to participate in the field school lab and excavation. No experience is
necessary. Participation can be for all or part of the project.
May 1st is the deadline for the lowest registration fee. For
full details and registration information, log on to www.kshs.org/research/katpcurrent or contact Kansas Historical Society Public
Archeologist Virginia Wulfkuhle at 785-272-8681 ext 266 or vwulfkyhle@kshs.org.
12
- Prairie Days - Located at the Little House on The Prairie - 10:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Activities for all ages! For more info go to www.littlehouseontheprairie.com
21
- Candidate Forum - 7:00 p.m. - Kansas Federal Senate Race - Todd Tiahrt
& Jerry Moran - Located at the Independence Historical Museum.
Sponsored by: MG County Republican Central Committee, Rep. Woman of SEKS, REP
Women of MG County
For
more information contact Doug Blex at 620-289-4663
25
- Oh,
Mercy! BBQ Challenge: Grillin' & Goodwillin' - June 25th,
26th teams come to Independence, Kansas to compete at Riverside Park!
Pork, Chicken, Brisket and Ribs will be the 4 categories judged. For
more information on the contest go to http://www.mercykansas.com/
July
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15- Community Senior Day - Located at the Wesley Center, 6th & Maple. $4.00 admission with several events included for the day! Call 331-3840 for more info and to RSVP.
31- Woodcarver's Show - Independence Historical Museum - Call 331-3515 for more info!
August
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1- Woodcarver's Show - Independence Historical Museum - Call 331-3515 for more info!
7- "Legacy of The Temptations" Concert - Memorial Hall - 7:00 p.m. - General Admission Tickets - $15.00 Adults, $10.00 Children. Buy tickets at Magnolia Health & Home, 106 N. Penn or Independence Chamber of Commerce, 322 N. Penn. Call 331-1890 or Click here for more info!
7
- End of Summer Sale - Sponsored by Independence Main St. and Downtown
Merchants. Come check out the specials from the merchants. -
For
more details contact Main St. Office at 620-331-2300
14 - Yard Sale at The Public Library - Starts at 8:00 a.m. - Lot of big ticket items, and several odds and ends.
27 - "Don't Stop Believin" Journey Tribute Concert - Presented by Rock & Roller Concerts - Memorial Hall, Show starts at 8 p.m. - Tickets $20 for VIP / $15 For General Admission -
Ticket locations are Shannons Market, Booth Hotel, Uncle Jack's, and Taco Inn. Call 620-332-2508 for more info.
September
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10-11 - KAN-OKLA 100 Mile HighwaySale - 100 miles of yard sales, flea markets, and individual sellers with all types of items! Visit www.kan-okla-highwaysale.info for more information.
11- Dedication of "Fallen Soldier" Statue Ceremony - Reserve Center - Located at 620 W. Oak - 1:30 p.m. - Ceremony dedicated to local soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan - Everyone is invited to attend
25-
Reichenberger's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Grand Opening - www.indypumpkinpatch.com
29 - Independence Area Community Chest 2011 Kick-Off! -Wednesday, September 29, from 8 to 9:00 a.m. at the Independence Historical Museum. Call 331-1010 for more information.
October
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2-
German Fest - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m. at the Riverside Park Oval. Independence,
Kansas - Gate Admission $2 - Call 620-331-2300 for more info.
9
- Bluegrass on The Prairie - Located at the Little House on The Prairie
site. Music, food, fun and much more! Contact the Little House form more info
at 620-289-4238 -
30 - Neewollah Festival - Independence, Kansas - www.neewollah.com
November
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10
- Christmas Parade & Holiday Open House - Sponsored by Independence
Main St. Come shop the local merchants and later in the evening enjoy a
wonderful Christmas parade! - For more details contact Main St. Office
at 620-331-2300
27 - Christmas on The Prairie -
Times TBA - Contact Little House on the Prairie for more info 620-289-4238
December
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Have
an event in our community you would like listed on the website for
2010?
Email
Debbie at tourism@indkschamber.org.
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Independence, Kansas 67301
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