Here is a list of activities and events happening this weekend June 14-16, 2024:
- The Cherryvale Youth Fair is holding a Kiss the Goat Fundraiser for Deputy Justin Ward. There will be donation jars for each participant setup during the fair, which is July 8th through the July 12th. There are two divisions of participants: Youth Exhibitor Division and Adult Division. The participant with the most money in each division will kiss the goat during the livestock show on Friday, July 12th.
- Independence Children's Summer Theater presents Junie B. Jones the Musical this Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm and on Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and will be available at the door. All performances will take place in the William Inge Theater on the ICC campus
- The 2nd Annual Jacob Morse Memorial Jamboree Car Show happens Saturday at Veteran's Stadium in Coffeyville. All makes and models are welcome for the car show that runs from 8am to 3pm. There will be a cornhole tournament at 10am and the entry fee is $25. there will be food trucks, music, prizes, and fun and proceeds and donations go to fund the Jacob Morse CCC Technical Scholarship.
- There will be a walking history tour of downtown Independence this Saturday, sponsored by the Independence Historical Museum and Art Center. ICC history professor Dr. Isaias McCaffery will lead the tour. The cost is $20 for adults, $15 for museum members, and persons 14 and younger free.
