Today's Events

• OKOBOJI GRILL’S 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
  OKOBOJI GRILL’S 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

  Begins: June 17, 2013
  Ends: June 23, 2013
  
    JUNE 17 – JUNE 23 Okoboji Bar & Grill at River Ridge * 1749 Golf Course Blvd. Independence 319-334-6576 Featuring: All Week $2 Off Our Boji Appetizer Sampler! Monday – Sunday: $5 For Every 9 Holes * Lizzy Rose Monday Night – 25cent Wings & $2 Domestic Bottle Beer! Tuesday - $3 Margaritas, $4 Flavored Margaritas, $2 Off Burgers Wednesday – Kid’s 12 and Under Eat FREE (per one adult meal purchase) & Mr. Nick Entertainment from 6 – 8pm * $2 Domestic Bottle Beer! Thursday - $2.50 Long Island Teas & Men’s League Special on Patio *$1 Off All Draft Beer! Friday – Prime Rib Dinner Entrée - $19.99 *Music by Stampede on the Patio from 8pm – Midnight Saturday – $2.50 Bloody Mary’s & Screwdrivers during the Day *Prime Rib Dinner Entrée - $19.99 *Music by Bruce Bearinger on the Patio from 7pm – 11pm Sunday – Music by Noah Burrage & Bloody Mary Bar on the Patio! 10am – 1pm      

• Summer Art Camp
  Summer Art Camp

  Begins: June 18, 2013
  Ends: June 18, 2013
  
  Come explore drawing, painting, clay and much more! Where: First United Methodist Church When: June 11, 18, no class the 25th, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Grades K-1: 9:00-9:45 Grades 2-3: 10:15-11:00 Grades 4-6: 11:30-12:15 Cost: $50 for 4 weeks or $100 for 8 weeks. To register, please email Marnie Barnett, marniebarnett@gmail.com. 319- 332-1188 Payment must be received prior to class starting.
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class
  Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class

  Begins: June 18, 2013
  Ends: June 18, 2013
  
  Learn the skills you need as a caregiver to take care of yourself.  Six 90 minute class sessions held once a week are led by certified, experienced class leaders.  Date: June 4-July 9 Time: Meetings held on Tuesdays from 9-10:30am Location: Heartland Acres Event Center, Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence Cost: $10.00 (Scholarships Available) For more information or to register, Call Vicki Hyke at 319-272-2467 or email vhyke@hvaaa.org Respite funding may be available upon request.
• Summer Cookout at the Airport
  Summer Cookout at the Airport

  Begins: June 18, 2013
  Ends: June 18, 2013
  
  Every other Tuesday, May 21-Sept. 4, from 6-8pm. $5.00/person, PIC's Eat Free.  Hamburgers, Hotdogs and Chips.  Also have Aerobatic and Airplane Rides.
• Blood Drive
  Blood Drive

  Begins: June 18, 2013
  Ends: June 18, 2013
  
  Schedule your next appointment at the next Independence Community Blood Drive. The blood drive will take place on Tuesday, June 18^th from noon to 5:30 p.m. in the studio at the Therapy & Wellness Center, located at the Buchanan County Health Center. For more information, or to schedule an appointment to donate, please contact Brenda Fuller at (319) 332-0905. You can also schedule your appointment online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org. Right now, there is an urgent need for A negative and AB negative blood.
• Kathy\'s Kakes
  Kathy\'s Kakes

  Begins: June 18, 2013
  Ends: June 18, 2013
  
  Kathy’s Kakes, Make n Take and Kathy’s (Cup)Kakes. As part of the Summer Reading Program at the Independence Public Library, kids can enjoy making a summer craft and then decorating a delicious cookie with Kathy’s Kakes to take home or eat. Stop by between 9:30 and 10:30. Registration is not required this year. Teens can also decorate a Kathy’s Kakes cupcake at 11:00 am. Visit the library’s website for more information www.independence.lib.ia.us or find us on Facebook.
• Cards n Convo
  Cards n Convo

  Begins: June 18, 2013
  Ends: June 18, 2013
  
  Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library and take part in a friendly game of cards or board game, lively conversation, and light refreshments from 1:00-3:00 pm. Cards n Convo meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. No library card is necessary to attend this free social event. For more information, stop in or call the library at 334-2470 or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us.
• American Legion Pizza Ranch Fundraiser
  American Legion Pizza Ranch Fundraiser

  Begins: June 18, 2013
  Ends: June 19, 2013
  
  The American Legion is having a Pizza Ranch Fundraiser on June 18th and 19th from 5-8pm.  On the 18th, 2 kids under the age of 10 will eat free with 1 paying adult.  Come out to support them as they serve you!