Eastern Jackson County Community Calendar Dec. 20-26

A CHILD IN THE WHITE HOUSE: CAROLINE KENNEDY S DOLLS: Exhibit showcases over 100 dolls and puppets from about 30 countries given to Caroline between 1961 and 1963 by foreign dignitaries, first ladies and ordinary citizens. 9 a.

m.-5 p.m.

Truman Presidential Museum and Library, 500 W. U.S.

24, Independence. $3-$7. (816-268-8200)
A LOG CABIN CHRISTMAS: 10 a.

m.-2 p.m.

1827 Log Courthouse, 107 W. Kansas, Independence. Homemade cookies and spiced cider.

(816-325-7111)
CHRISTMAS TIME: Musical drama presented by E.D.G.

E. Youth of Blue Springs Assembly. 7 p.

m. Blue Springs Assembly, 901 N.W.

19th. Free admission. Nursery care provided.

www.bluespringsassembly (816-229-3298)
CHRISTMAS WITH THE TRUMANS: Exhibit of toys, ornaments, photos and other holiday memorabilia from the collection of Harry, Bess and Margaret Truman. 8:30 a.

m.-5 p.m.

Harry S. Truman Historic Site Visitor Center, Truman and Main, Independence. Free.

(816-254-9929)
CHRISTOPHER RADKO CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DISPLAY: Exquisite blown glass ornaments with Old World flavor. 10 a.m.

-4 p.m. Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W.

Pacific, Independence. Free with paid admission. (816-325-7111, 816-461-3491)
PETER PUPPET PLAYTHINGS: Exhibit of 40 handmade marionettes including favorite Disney characters from movies such as Alice in Wonderland, Lady and the Tramp, Peter Pan, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and characters from the Howdy Doody TV show.

10 a.m.-5 p.

m. Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner, Independence.

$1.50-$3. (816-833-9777)
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST HERITAGE HOMES TOUR: 10 a.

m.-4 p.m.

Featuring the Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty, featuring a Classic Victorian Christmas ; the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific, with the Coming Home for Christmas Family Traditions ; and the 1859 Marshal s Home Jail, at 217 N.

Main, featuring Frontier Holidays. $5 for one site; $12 for all three. (816-325-7111, 816-461-3491)
A LOG CABIN CHRISTMAS: 10 a.

m.-2 p.m.

See today s listing.
TACO THURSDAY: 5-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. U.S.

40, Independence. Taco $1; Burrito or Taco Salad $3.50; Rice or Beans $1.

(816-373-0221)
A LOG CABIN CHRISTMAS: 10 a.m.-2 p.

m. Closes Dec. 30.

See today s listing.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE TRUMANS: 8:30 a.m.

-5 p.m. See today s listing.

PETER PUPPET PLAYTHINGS: 10 a.m.-5 p.

m. See today s listing.
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST HERITAGE HOMES TOUR: 10 a.

m.-4 p.m.

See today s listing.
A CHILD IN THE WHITE HOUSE: CAROLINE KENNEDY S DOLLS: 9 a.m.

-5 p.m. See today s listing.

CHRISTMAS IN PUPPET LAND: Puppet show featuring Kraig Kensinger. Ages 3 and up. 11 a.

m. and 2 p.m.

Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner, Independence. $5.

Reservation recommended. (816-833-9777)
CHRISTMAS WITH THE TRUMANS: 8:30 a.m.

-5 p.m. See today s listing.

CHRISTOPHER RADKO CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DISPLAY: 10 a.m.-4 p.

m. See today s listing.
FREE HOW-TO CLINICS: Select tools for projects and gifts 11 a.

m. and 1 p.m.

; Install laminate flooring Noon. Lowe s, 19000 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence.

Register. (816-795-7443)
PETER PUPPET PLAYTHINGS: 10 a.m.

-5 p.m. Closes Dec.

30. See today s listing.
RICK WEST FAMILY AND FRIEND CHRISTMAS SHOW: Bring the whole family.

Doors open 7 p.m., Show 8 p.

m. Rick West Theatre and Convention Center, 13801 E. 42nd Terrace, Independence.

Tickets required. (816-478-9100)
A CHILD IN THE WHITE HOUSE: CAROLINE KENNEDY S DOLLS: Noon-5 p.m.

Closes March 15. See today s listing.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: 6:30 p.

m. Norfleet Baptist Church, 5512 Norfleet. (816-356-0079, 816-313-6496)
CHRISTMAS WITH THE TRUMANS: 8:30 a.

m.-5 p.m.

Closes Dec. 30. See today s listing.

CHRISTOPHER RADKO CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DISPLAY: 1-4 p.m. Sunday.

Closes Dec. 30. See today s listing.

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST HERITAGE HOMES TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.

m. Dec. 26.

Closes Dec. 30. See today s listing.

TRUMAN IMPERSONATOR: Neil Johnson will meet visitors, pose for photos and offer press conferences. 10 a.m.

-2:30 p.m. Dec.

26-30. Truman Presidential Museum and Library, 500 W. U.

S. 24, Independence. Free-$7.

(816-268-8200)
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS: For relatives and friends of those with alcohol, drug and related behavioral problems. 7 p.m.

Dec. 20. Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Life Dynamics Building, Room 12, 9120 W.

75th, Merriam. (913-676-2540)
HEART OF AMERICA UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER: Become a bell ringer; Serve as a certification or allocations volunteer; Create handmade items for hospice care patients; Prepare a holiday meal for 52 women and children living in a local domestic violence shelter; Provide one-on-one respite care for developmentally disabled teens and adults; Provide homemade cookies and baked goods to hospice patients; Deliver meals to homebound seniors. (816-472-4865)
KIDNEY CARS PROGRAM: Donate used cars, vans, trucks or boats to the National Kidney Foundation.

(800-488-2277)
LEE S SUMMIT COMMUNITY STAGE BAND: Tenor sax, bari sax and male vocalist needed to perform music from the 30 s and 40 s Big Band Era.