Wednesday, Nov. 20- Wellness Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Rd. Have fun moving your body and activating your mind with Temple Made Fitness instructors during this THANKS-tivities activity. For ages 5 to 12 years, free.

Thursday, Nov. 21- Art Club, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Rd. Learn new arts skills every week while creating your own unique art pieces. For ages 5- 12 years, free.

Thursday, Nov. 21– Sip & Shop. 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd.

Start your holiday shopping during this event at the museum’s gift shop, Wisteria. Featured artist is Georgina Herrara, displaying items from her company, Georgina Jewelry. Free.

Friday, Nov. 22- Winter Wonderland on Ice, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., 2000 Vine. Holiday ice skating comes to the Historic Jazz District. $10.00 for adults and children over 4, includes skate rental. Visit www.soulofsanta.org for more information and advance tickets.

Saturday, Nov. 23- Jackson County Assessment & Collection Department open from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Pay your property taxes in person at the Truman Courthouse location, 112 W. Lexington, Independence, MO during these special hours.

Thanksgiving Calendar

Wednesday, Nov. 20- Friendsgiving Dinner, 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, 825 Euclid Ave.

Friday, Nov. 22- Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 6;00 to 8:00 p.m. Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, 5607 St. John Ave.

Saturday, Nov. 23- Thanksgiving Meal Give-away, Eleos Coffee House,3401 Independence Ave. Recipients must sign up in advance to receive a free turkey and side dishes items. See ad on page 3 for more details

Monday, Nov. 25- Thanksgiving Meal, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.,Guadalupe Centers (1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez) and (5123 E. Truman Rd.) Students, families, older adults, social service clients, and all community members are welcome to join in the celebration.