INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 • WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 17
TEACHER RETIREMENT: A retirement open house for Jana Weiss and Lisa Gustafson will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at United Community School, located at 1284 U Ave.
MAY 17
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: The NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m, on Thursday, May 17, 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.
MAY 18
BENEFIT TAG SALE: A benefit tag sale for One Heart Equestrian Therapy will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 18, at 5050 Pond View Circle, Ames. There will be a sale of antiques, furniture, household items and a handmade quilt. Featuring a personal collection of vintage and primitive garden, farm and household items. No clothes. Many items - come explore and have a true “Ames Pickers” experience.
MAY 19
RAILROAD PRESENTATION: Transit consultant and railroad historian Bob Bourne will present a free program at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, 225 10th St., Boone. Bob will present a short informative program on the history of railroads in Story County. It will feature nine railroads that were constructed between 1864 and 1907 providing some of the reasons for their construction. Some rare and unusual photos of stations and track plans will be included.
MAY 19
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Amnesty International will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday May 19, in the Dale Ross Board Room, Ames Public Library. We will discuss human rights issues and write letters on behalf of individuals whose human rights have been violated. The work is appropriate for high school age and older but younger children are welcome in the meeting room. Bring a laptop or write letters by hand. Writing supplies, a printer, and refreshments are provided. No dues. Contact info: (515) 290-5827, msand@isunet.net.
MAY 19
SEWING GUILD MEETING: Central Iowa Sewing Guild will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at Fjeldberg Lutheran Church, 209 N. Second Ave. Polly Pattison of Polly Pattison Sewing will describe how to transform fabric into soft furnishings to accent and add comfort to any home. Learn about sewing cushions for sofas, chairs, patio and wicker furniture; throw pillows for indoors or outdoors; and furniture slipcovers, grill covers and table cloths. NOTE: Location change and no free table this meeting.
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Ames Chamber Artists’ 30th anniversary concert ‘Endless Song’ is May 19 The Ames Chamber Artists (ACA) choral group invites members of the local Ames community to attend its “Endless Song” 30th anniversary concert at 7:30 p.m on Saturday, May 19, at Collegiate Presbyterian, 129 N. Sheldon Ave., in Ames. ACA director David Johnson has designed a concert that features choral favorites suggested by singers in the group, a performance with alumni singers, a newly commissioned piece and a contemporary work with instrumental accompaniment. A reception will follow the concert with birthday cake. The concert will open with alumni singers joining current ACA members performing “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” by Dale Groenhuis and directed by ACA founder and first director, Gary Schwartzhoff. Schwartzhoff has ACA, see page 7
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