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Come try out your comedy skills at Mother’s Pub, 2900 West St., in Ames, for the comedy show Parents Permission Required . Sign up is at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Comedians will get five minutes to set. do a
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Tech“Cryptography: niques for Secure Communication.� Parking is available en@ near the northeast January 4, 2018 is Hightrance. The meeting 9 am - DMACC the cy free and open to School Equivalen n public. program registratio on will be at 9 a.m. 4 at Thursday, Jan. JAN. 6 IN DMACC Hunziker FAMILY MOVIES Bell Center, 1420 S. Jan. THE GARDENS: Ave. Classes run 2. Looking for a warm 8 through March place to keep kids For a current scheda by entertained for ule, please stop Head couple hours? the DMACC front to Reiman Gardens desk or go to www. The for a family movie dmacc.edu/hiset. 1 at 10 a.m. and class is free. Scholarfor p.m. each Saturday. ships available is This week’s movie testtextbooks and n is ‘Cars.’ Admissio ing fees. For more free for kids under information, please at 17, members and contact Anneke for $8 ISU students; or 515-290-4775 u. adults and $7 for amundel@dmacc.ed snacks seniors. Movie for will be available JAN. 4 purchase.
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s, and newly Board of Supervisor will feature a John Haila. 6:30-7:30 p.m. and elected Ames Mayor, King Day and readings Sawyer ElemenThe Martin Luther short video, poems The Mitchell and invites all accomplishsing “Martin Planning Committee on the civil rights tary students will to honor King. Vanessa other musical in Ames/Story County ments and life of Dr. Luther King� and birthday of Dr. serve as M.C. and celebrate the Baker-Latimer will Jan. 15. The will be Judge selections.to the Jan. 15 event, you King on Monday, The keynote speaker Prior celebration the MLK Day of for Belcher, Iowa’s first theme for this year’s volunteer Romonda can d Unity The i judge t rvice i
AUGUST 3
SWEET CORN SUPPER:
A sweet corn supper will be hosted the Story City by American Legion Post 59 from 5 to 7 p.m. at in Story City. Come 301 Washington St. join us for all can eat sweet you corn, dog and cucumbe hamburger or hot r salad for $7.
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Have you heard about our Seafood show at Ames RoadFresh jumbo sea scallops, Thyme? We’ll have and colossal king shrimp, lobster tails crab legs. Swing by Fresh Thyme from noon to 3 p.m. at SE Fifth St. for great quality seafood 215 great prices. at
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Story County Extension 22, at the Story County council and staff were recognized for 100 years of Extension Youth Fair in Nevada. Leidal and Mary Front row, from left, in Story County on Wilkins; back row, Kalli Olson, Rich Sunday, July from left, JoAnn Michelle Adams, Wrage, Eugenia Kromminga, Megan Kristi Jedlicka, Katie Williams, Hartsook, Nicole Not Pictured: Leonard Krafka, Alice Moody, Doug Sampson Melissa McEnany, and Foley, Tim Couser and MaryAnn Gardner. Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen CONTRIBUTED PHOTO .
Story County Ex tension celebrates 100 years
The Story County Extension Council and staff, at the Story County Fair on July 22, celebrated the centennial celebration since ďŹ rst opening its
doors in 1918. Extension Council Chair Doug Sampson was presented with the 100-year plaque by Iowa State University President Wendy Winterste en.
The Extension Council and Staff would like to thank the community of Story County for their support and look forward to another 100 years the county’s needs. serving
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Ames Golden K members volunteer for Stash The Trash
APRIL 17
ARABIC WORKSHOP
Join the Middle East Learning and Cultural Center (MELCC) for a free Arabic workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at Ames Public Library. No previous knowledge in Arabic is necessary.
APRIL 17
BURGER BASKET NIGHT Enjoy a taste of summer during Burger Basket Night, hosted by The American Legion Post 37, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at 225 Main St., Ames. Open to the public. Enjoy a great ame broiled 1/3 burger with the freshest garden fare and fries for just $5. Add a cheese for just a little bit more. Proceeds support Legion-sponsored children and youth programs in the community. Stay and enjoy an evening of bingo.
APRIL 17
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at 225 Main St., Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18. Proceeds go to support American Legion-sponsored community programs in the Ames area.
APRIL 17
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL The American Legion Post 37 baseball team will host an American Legion baseball team from Johnston at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at the Ames High baseball ďŹ eld. Admission is free. Come out and enjoy America’s favorite pastime game with a group of great young people.
APRIL 17
LOW VISION GROUP If you or someone you know has lost some or all of their vision, the Low Vision Group is available to help. We meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Northcrest Community’s Rose Room, 1901 Northcrest Circle, Ames. The space is easily accessible and parking is available. We tell our stories and share our knowledge. This month, Liz Soenen, independent living rehabilitation teacher at the Iowa Department for the Blind, will visit to help us with tips, technical information and workarounds for managing our vision loss. Contact Pat at (530) 321-1651 for more information.
APRIL 18
BUILDING BRIDGES OR WALLS Join Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, for “Building Bridges or Walls� at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at Stephens Auditorium, 1805 Center Drive, Ames. Fox is a leading voice on North American trade policy and the challenges of immigration. His most recent book, “Let’s Move On: Beyond Fear & False Prophets,� takes aim at the current state of American politics. Free admission.
APRIL 18
BOOK READING Dennis Maulsby will read from his new book, “Winterset, Stories of Pixies, Demons, and Fiends,� from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at the KHOI Studios, 410 Douglas Ave., Ames. A Q&A about writing and publishing after the reading. The event is free and open to the public. RefreshFor more events, see page 11
Ten members of Ames Golden K volunteered for Ames’ annual Stash The Trash on April 6. Golden K was assigned Brookside Park for trash removal. From left, John Abrams, John Arthur, Don Muff, Craig Fulton, Jim Theilen, Wayne Hagemoser and, kneeling, Allan Spohnheimer. Not pictured Bob Sperry, Gene Pollmann and Willis Fiscus. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit www.amesgoldenk.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames High School Key Club celebrates its 30th anniversary The Ames High School Key Club recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Retired high school faculty and Ames Town and Country Club members Phil Johnson and Keith Bailey brought the Key Club concept to Ames High School and secured club sponsorship. Their work years ago continues to provide student leadership and organizational skills and many student public projects. The Key Club ofďŹ cers informed the club members and guests of the this year’s projects and events. Selected projects included highway cleanup, Edwards School Carnival, Trunk or Treat, UNICEF Trick or Treat, Christmas caroling, Nebraska/ Iowa Key Club District participation, Thirst project, Kiwanis Pancake Days and the Key Club International Convention. The Key Club has 63 active student members.
From left, retired Ames High School faculty and Ames Town and Country Club member Phil Johnson, Randy Griffith, club advisor, Cynthia Gillette, Ames High School faculty advisor, and Key Club officers, Emma Todey, editor/historian; Hannah Huang, vice president and new governor for Nebraska/Iowa District; Aspen Holm, president; and Aruanadee Fernando, secretary, and and Keith Bailey, retired Ames High School faculty and Ames Town and Country Club member. Not pictured is Sarah Song, treasurer.