🌱 How Independence nonprofits can tap Truman Heartland’s local grant dollars

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In today's newsletter:

• How Independence nonprofits can tap Truman Heartland’s local grant dollars

Also on today's calendar: Cookies & Cocoa with Mrs. Claus and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Not as cool, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy and colder, temps: high: 37, low: 21.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 31 and low of 7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Truman Heartland Community Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — A major charitable foundation headquartered in Independence, the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, is inviting Missouri nonprofits to apply for competitive grants and scholarships focused on Jackson County and nearby areas. Local groups can seek funding for community improvement, education, health, human services, arts, and more, with free grant workshops and an online application process designed to make access easier.
   

📸 Around Independence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Independence

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Casual Magic: The Gathering Fridays
  Nirvana Coffee & Games, 10707 E Winner Rd, Independence
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Cookies & Cocoa with Mrs. Claus
  Bingham-Waggoner Estate , Bingham-Waggoner Home , Independence
  10:00 am
• Urban Cool KC Holiday Party
  Vaile Mansion , 1500 N Liberty St , Independence
  1:00 pm
• Commencement – Independence, MO
  1001 W Walnut St , Independence
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Sunday Worship Services
  Independence Chamber-Commerce , 17902 North Whitney Road , Independence
  9:45 am
• Sunday Morning Summoner Skirmish - December
  Game Cafe , 107 W Lexington Ave , Independence
  11:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Santa's Little Market
  Roger T Sermon Community Center , 201 N Dodgion St , Independence
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Sunday Worship Services
  Independence Chamber-Commerce , 17902 North Whitney Road , Independence
  9:45 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• PTO - PJ Day $1
  Cler-Mont Elem. Independence, MO 64058
  7:00 am
• Boys Basketball BA OT @ Brittany Hill
  Brittany Hill Independence, MO 64058
  4:00 pm
• Girls Basketball C OT @ East Trails
  East Trails Independence, MO 64058
  4:00 pm
• Girls Basketball BA Brittany Hill @ OT
  OT Independence, MO 64058
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Community Closet
  Happening Tomorrow Free Details at the end of the video (Nextdoor Golden Acres)
• Anyone else’s car get stolen last night or early this morning?
  Looking for our black 2018 ford fusion tinted windows and black rims. If you live off Seminole Ct or around there and have seen it, please let me… (Nextdoor Sherwood Estates)

• Independence School District posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Independence. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Independence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blue Springs

• Norma Jane Padley, age 89 of Blue Springs (formerly of Butler) (921news.com)
• REVISED: Traffic shift & ramp closures scheduled on I-70 between MO-7 & Grain Valley, begins Dec. 10 (grainvalleynews.com)
• AP All-Big Ten (timesleaderonline.com)

Raytown

• Carthage Wrestlers finish busy week of competition (carthagenewsonline.com)

Kansas City

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