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CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 4
ARABIC LANGUAGE WORKSHOP: The Middle East Learning and Cultural Center will host a free, six-part Arabic workshop at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at Ames Public Library. It will meet weekly until May 16. In the workshop, learn the Arabic alphabet, sounds, phrases and vocabularies. The workshop will also include discussions on Arabic cultures and Middle Eastern refreshments. Preregistration required on the library’s online calendar at www.amespubliclibrary. org.
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: The NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, at the NAMI of Central Iowa Wellness Center, 416 Douglas Ave., Suite 205. Come hear from others who are also learning how to live in recovery with a mental illness. Call (515) 292-9400 for more information.
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SCARC MEETING: The Story County Amateur Radio Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, in in North Conference Room A on the first floor of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Parking is available near the MGMC northeast entrance. The meeting is free and open to the public.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER: To help raise money for Special Olympics Iowa, local law enforcement officers will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, at Texas Roadhouse. Lunch is free-will donation. Simply leave a donation at your table and 100 percent of your donation goes to Special Olympics Iowa. Donate $50 to Special Olympics and receive a dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse. Pulled pork, apple sauce, fresh baked bread and tea/pop/water.
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INDOOR FARMERS’ MARKET: Shop the Indoor North Grand Farmers’ Market during mall hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday April 6, 7 and 8. You’ll fi nd baked goods, handmade textiles, honey, jams & jellies, Pappardelle’s Pasta, popcorn, Rada cutlery and more. The store is located just up the ramp from JC Penney’s. Call (515) 232-7930 for more information. In addition, we will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the month of April.
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LEGISLATIVE WAKE-UP: Legislative Wake-Up, sponsored by League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County, will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Gilbert City Hall/Community Center 105 SE Second St. Refreshments served. Legislators invited include senators Jerry Behn, Bill Dix, Herman Quirmbach. Representatives Rob Bacon,
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The 2017 class of Master Gardeners: Front row, from left, Susan Jensen, Suzanne Thompson, JoAnn Boehmer and Jo Moore; back row, from left, Lisa Schainker, Jane Tomesch, Carolyn Harryman and Terry Lewis. Not pictured: Sarah Binder, Sally Ann Clausen, and Bonnie Dix. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story County Extension & Outreach Master Gardeners graduate, awards given Graduation was held for individuals who met the Master Gardener class requirements offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on March 19. Current Master Gardeners were presented with awards for their volunteer efforts during 2017 and participants of the 2017 Fall Master Gardener class were recognized as Interns. The Story County Master Gardener Association, along with Story County Extension and Outreach, hosted the evening program and dinner at Reiman Gardens in Ames. Master Gardener Interns who completed their required 40 hours of volunteer service received name badges and pins recognizing them as Master Gardeners. Persons becoming Master Gardeners were: Sarah Binder, JoAnn Boehmer, Sally Ann Clausen, Bonnie Dix,
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Tom Jordan receives the Outstanding Master Gardener Award. From left, Katie Williams, program assistant, Tom Jordan, and Susan Stocker, Story County Master Gardener Association president. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Carolyn Harryman, Susan Jensen, Terry Lewis, Jo Moore, Lisa Schainker, Suzanne Thompson and Jane Tomesch. The following participants of the Fall 2017 class were recognized as Master Gardener Interns:
Corly Blahnik, Nora Nelson, Paola Sepulveda, Cayla Taylor. To remain an Active Master Gardener, a volunteer must log at least 20 hours of volunteer service and 10 hours of continued education every year. Many people volun-
teer well above the required hours. An award was also given for Career Volunteer Hours. Those Master Gardeners receiving awards were: Wayne Messer for more than 500 hours GARDEN, see page 5