Community events happening in Monmouth and Independence

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor

  • Mon., Feb. 10 — Central Lions Club Meeting, a service club, meets at the Independence Elks Lodge from 12–1 p.m. 
  • Thurs., Feb. 13 — Mystery Book Club Meeting at the Independence Public Library from 6–7 p.m. A discussion group for book lovers, it meets the second Thursday of each month. Those who are interested can check the library’s website to see the title of the month.
  • Sat., Feb. 15 — “The General” silent film viewing at the Polk County Museum in the Polk County Fairgrounds. Showing takes place from 1:30–3 p.m. and costs $5. There are snacks available to purchase and viewers can have fun watching a ‘20s classic.
  • Fri., Feb. 28 — Deluxe Brewing Tap Takeover from 6–8 p.m. Hosted by Rookies Sports Tap, patrons have a chance to try free samples from the brewery.
  • Sun., Mar. 1 — Polk Flea Market at the Polk County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m–3 p.m. Admission is $1 and customers have a chance to shop for collectibles, antiques, furniture, jewelry and more. Event is recurring for the first Sunday of every month.
  • Sat., Mar. 14 — 2020 Rickreall Spring Gun Show at the Polk County Fairgrounds and Event Center from 9 a.m–3 p.m. A buy, sell, trade event for those in the community.
  • Sat., Mar. 14 — Seamus Egan Project at Rice Auditorium at Western. From 7:30–9:30 p.m, those interested can see Irish musician Seamus Egan perform.
  • Sat., Mar. 28 — 38th Annual Spring Doll Show & Sale held at the Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center. Admission is $5 and occurs from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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