Happy Labor Day weekend from all of us at the City of Independence!

The Truman Memorial Building, Palmer Center and National Frontier Trails Museum will be closed Friday, Sept. 4, due to SantaCaliGon Days. Most City facilities will also be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

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Pick-Up Chess

Schedule for GONP Pick Up Chess
Active
Thursday, August 7, 2025
2:30pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall 1601 S Speck Rd, Independence, MO 64057
Parks and Recreation
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity, Parks and Recreation

All ages and abilities welcome!  Stop by if you would like to learn chess or you're an advanced player looking for a game. Bring a friend or meet new ones.  Each Thursday throughout the year, except holidays.

(816) 325-7115.