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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Hundreds of pop tabs donated to Des Moines Ronald McDonald House For the past year, one of Emma Schnurstein’s president’s projects as president of the Sixth District American Legion Auxiliary has been to collect pop tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines. On Monday, April 22, hundreds of pop tabs were donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines.
MAY 22
NORTH GRAND FARMERS MARKET North Grand Farmers Market is open from 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday in the parking lot on the north side of JCPenney at North Grand Mall. To become a vendor or for additional information, call (515) 232-7930.
MAY 22
AMES HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE Ames High School Baccalaureate, featuring local speakers and performances by Ames High School seniors, will begin with an orchestra prelude at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, in the Ames High School auditorium.
Emma Konrad, Sydney Butler, Sadie Breyfogle, Gracelynn Anderson, Emma Schnurstein and Kyla Garcia with their combined collection of pop tabs.
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AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 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.
MAY 22
MARC BAILEY Join KHOI for Des Moines-area singersongwriter Marc Bailey from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at the Pantorium Building, 410 Douglas Ave. in Ames. Experience the power of Marc’s voice and learn a bit more about this new musician on the central Iowa scene. Or catch him live on KHOI Community Radio, 89.1 FM or streaming at khoifm.org
MAY 23
HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC Join the Ames Historical Society Lecture Series for History of American Popular Music at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames. Michael Lasser will present American popular music as social history and will include the works of such songwriters as the Gershwins, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin between 1920 and 1950 and the role songs about the Midwest played in popular music and social attitudes of the time. Free and open to the public.
MAY 23
PRAIRIE WALK Join Story City Conservation for an evening walk at Doolittle Prairie at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at 14249 560th Ave., Story City. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the walks, including sturdy walking shoes and long pants. The walks are free and no registration is required. Walks will conclude by 8:30 p.m. For more information about this or other programs visit www.storycountyconservation.org.
MAY 23
FILM SHOWING Come to Ames Public Library for a free showing of the award-winning film “China’s 3 Dreams: The Missing History of China” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, in the library’s rotary room. Filmed over For more events, see page 8
Kids Run for Kids held April 27 Rain, wind and cool temps did not stop more than 130 hardy kids and their families from completing the fifth-annual Kids Run for Kids fun run in Brookside Park on April 27. “We had more runners pre-registered this year than ever before,” said Bob Anderson, a race organizer. There were over 200 runners pre-registered plus around a dozen who registered and ran on the day of the event, in spite of the less-than-ideal conditions. “The majority of folks who preregistered to run showed up and ran,” Anderson reported, “and those who showed up had a really good time.” Kids Run for Kids is run by the Ames Morning Rotary Club. The event is a fundraiser, with proceeds going to support local programs for early childhood literacy programs and community outreach by local police departments as well as international Rotary initiatives to eradicate polio and treat clubfoot.
Rain, wind and cool temps could not stop more than 130 hardy kids and their families from completing the fifth-annual Kids Run for Kids fun run in Brookside Park on April 27. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
PAGE 2 • STORY COUNTY SUN • WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 The Story County Sun is published weekly on Wednesdays by GateHouse Media, at 317 Fifth St., Ames, IA, 50010. (515) 233-3299 Mary Beth Scott, sales manager, (515) 663-6951, MScott@amestrib.com. Ali Eernisse, RE Weekly, (515) 663-6956, AEernisse@amestrib.com. Kylee Mullen, content coordinator, (515) 663-6901, news@midiowasun.com. Publisher: Scott Anderson Advertising Director: Becky Bjork
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MATURE LIVING
Central Iowa RSVP (515) 292-8890 Ames Police chaplain The chaplain serves as a supportive resource for police department officers, staff and their families at their request. This is primarily personal, emotional or if requested spiritual support, or referral connections to such resources. The chaplain may also help organize or present relevant, authorized training to the officers, staff and/or their families. In addition, the chaplain may be asked to assist victims or those affected directly by accidents, personal incidents such as fires, suicides or crime incidents. Please call Jessica (515) 292-8890
Summer Enrichment Program — Ames School Program will be at Sawyer and Meeker Elementary. Grades served would be kindergarten through eighth grade. Dates: June 11 to June 14, June 17 to June 20, June 24 to June 27. Academic session from 8 to 10:45 a.m. and/or noon to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist facilitators and lead teachers with enrichment based activities. Volunteers can sign up for half day shifts if needed to accommodate their schedule. We are seeking four volunteers for the site at Sawyer and two for Meeker.
Ballard School Summer Literacy program at Ballard West Elementary in Slater serves grades kindergarten to fifth. Dates: June 20 to June 27, July 22 to August 1 (no program on Fridays). Administrative support (7:30 to 8:15 a.m.): One volunteer is needed to help with administrative assistant duties during the first hours of the program. This includes answering phone calls about attendance, helping to take attendance and supporting the teachers with setting up for the day’s activities. Breakfast (7:45 to 8:15 a.m.): Two volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast items to the kids in the program and wipe down tables after breakfast. Classroom support (8:30 to 11:30 a.m.): Two volunteers are needed to help lead teachers in the classroom with facilitating literacy based activities for the kids in the program in a small group setting (eight to nine kids per group).
Nevada School Serves kindergarten to eighth grade. Need volunteers for field trips from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Three to four volunteers are needed to help provide support to youth during field trip dates. Scheduled field trip days are to June 18 (grades kindergarten to eighth) Madrid; June 27 (grades sixth to eighth) Paragon or Camp Canwita; July 8 (grades kindergarten to first, sixth to eighth) Reiman Gardens; July 23 (grades sixth to eighth) bowling.
Ames Police Department Needing volunteers to count the number of students crossing 13 intersections in Ames. This would help APD for staffing needs for crossing
guards for next school year. For intersection details and the days and timings that works best for you, please call Arti at (515) 292-8890. This could be done sitting in the car. The timings are listed below and starting day is May 1 and ends May 30. Monday through Friday: 7:50 to 8:40 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:25 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 2:35 p.m.
Nevada Medical Center If you enjoy meeting new people this is the opportunity for you. Volunteers are needed for gift shop at Nevada Senior Care and Nevada Medical Center. Timings are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please call Arti at (515) 292-8890
Food at First Utilizes and depends on volunteers every day to help prepare and serve meals as well as staff the Free Market. RSVP assists with two of the many shifts available each month. For RSVP, eight volunteers are needed on June 10 and June 27 to assist with packaging donations and manning the donation stations at the Free Market food pantry from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in helping with these or other shifts, call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
RSVP Volunteer — Driver Transportation Program You can make a difference in the lives of Story County residents by becoming part of a pool of volunteers who provide occasional rides to those in need of transportation. Priority is given to seniors needing rides to medical appointments. This service is provided entirely by volunteers who use their own vehicles. One to two more Nevada drivers are needed to help riders in that area. Please call Lalonie at (515) 2928890 for more information.
Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus Wednesday, May 22: Barbecue pork on bun, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad, Mandarin oranges. Thursday, May 23: Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins. Friday, May 24: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie.
Monday, May 27: Heartland Senior Services closed for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday, May 28: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, peanut butter cookie. Wednesday, May 29: Chicken with dijon sauce, cut sweet potatoes, green beans, spinach lettuce salad, Mandarin oranges, birthday treat. Thursday, May 30: Hamburger on bun, tomato/lettuce/on-
ion, mixed vegetable blend, cheesy potato casserole, mixed fruit cup. Friday, May 31: Chicken and noodles, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, tapioca pudding. FRIENDLY LUNCH BUNCH: Enjoy a meal, shared in the company of others, served Monday through Friday at 205 S. Walnut Ave., in Ames. Please call (515) 233-2906 by 8:30 a.m. to make your reservation.
Calendar of Events Wednesday, May 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, May 23 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, May 24 9 a.m., Video exercise
Noon, Friday afternoon cards 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fall prevention class Sunday, May 26 1:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Monday, May 27 HSS closed for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday, May 28 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, May 29 9 a.m., Video exercise
12:30 p.m., Movie Lincoln Thursday, May 30 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, May 31 9 a.m., Video exercise Noon, Friday afternoon cards 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fall prevention class
PEOPLE St. Cecilia’s St. Gerard’s Circle celebrates 60th anniversary
Reiman Garden — Butterfl y Wing Docents Volunteer among the butterflies. Volunteers are needed to help with monitoring the space to ensure USDA regulations are followed and the butterflies are contained within the exhibit. These volunteers, also known as Butterfly Wing Docents, interact directly with the public answering questions about the butterflies and plants in the exhibit. All new Butterfly Wing Docents are required to attend one training session. Weekday and weekend opportunities available. Perfect for individuals and couples. Conservatory Docents — Do you enjoy interacting with people and teaching others? Are you into tropical plants? Reiman Gardens’ new Conservatory Docent volunteer position might be the perfect opportunity for you. Conservatory Docents greet visitors to the Hughes Conservatory, share information about the plants and current center display, and are available for questions. No plant knowledge is necessary to get started. Weekday and weekend opportunities are available. Perfect for individuals and couples.
St. Cecilia Catholic Church’s St. Gerard’s Circle recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at The Cornucopia.Those in attendance were, front row, from left, Lynn Franco, Melba Gschneidner, Janice Grove, Sheryl Cusick and Diana Weber; second row, from left, Marilyn Polito, Catherine Burns, Betty Cole, Diana Shonrock, Judy Maly, Mary Stevermer, Jesse Reynolds and LaVonne Treadway; standing, from left, Elaine Westphal, Carolyn Konechne, Bea Gibbons, Jan Berg, Jolene Johnson, Nancy Habing, Alyce Thurman, Barb Moore, Barbara Gwiasda and charter member Marlene Weisshaar. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Golden K performs spring litter cleanup on roadways
On April 25, 14 members of Ames Golden K performed spring litter cleanup on their Iowa Adopt-A-Road two-mile segment of E. 13th Street and 220th Street. Golden K has performed spring and fall cleanup on this stretch of road every year since 2002. Pictured, kneeling, Team Leader Gene Pollmann. Standing in the back, from left: John Abrams, Dennis Senne, Willis Fiscus and Jim Theilen. In the front, from left: Ed Augustine, John Slaughter, Craig Fulton, Pete Peterson, Keith Folkmann, Larry Vallery and Wayne Hagemoser. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Winners of the Ames Woman’s Club’s annual essay conest were honored at the club’s April meeting. Front row, from left, honorable mention winners David Lee, Damian Dunmire and Clara Fields; back row, from left, third-place winner Alina Markutsya, firsplace winner Kendra Goodwin and second-place winner Thomas Lehmkuhl. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ames Woman’s Club honors annual essay contest winners Roland-Story horticulture student Dallis Ebrecht helps assemble the final batch of flower cups to be presented to all the associates within Mrs. Johnson’s special education classroom. In all, students created 48 flower baskets using annual flowers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story hort students create May Day baskets All 28 Roland-Story horticulture students recently participated in an activity in which they created “May Day Flower baskets” for all the high school staff members. In total, they created 48 flower baskets
using annual flowers. The project was designed to be a portion of their current unit of instruction on annual flowers and their usages within landscapes. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture
education instructor, “This was a fun project to do and it got the students excited to make something that they would be presenting to a teacher or other staff member at the school.”
The Ames Woman’s Club honored the winners of the clubs’s annual essay contest at its April meeting. The essay contest is for Ames Middle School eighth-graders. This year’s topic was “The Value of Participation Awards.” Each winner read their essay to the club
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The Ames Woman’s Club honored the winners of the clubs’s annual essay contest
at its April meeting. The essay contest is for Ames Middle School eighth-graders.
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Emma Schnurstein, sixth district junior president, and Rhianna Koppes, who played “Taps” as a part of the program at the SixthDistrict Junior Spring Conference are eighth-graders at Roland-Story Middle School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Sixth District Junior Spring Conference was hosted by Story City American Legion and Auxiliary The Story City American Legion and Auxiliary Unit No. 59 hosted the Sixth District Junior Spring Conference on Satur-
day, March 30. The sixth District Junior President is Emma Schnurstein, of Story City. She led the meeting that
day, which included junior members from units sharing what they have been doing in their communities to help veterans and
their families. In the afternoon, the juniors were involved in tying fleece blankets and cutting trim on fleece scarves
that will be donated to veteran’s next winter. Books, games, and decks of cards were labeled and divided up to take to veteran’s
in area communities. Pop tabs were collected to be donated to the Ronald McDonald house in Des Moines.
At the sixth District American Legion Auxiliary Junior Spring Conference, held on Saturday, March 30 in Story City, auxiliary m embers tied several fleece blankets and cut fringe on fleece scarves that will be given to veterans next winter. Pictured are Kyla Garcia, of Nevada, Emma Schnurstein, of Story City, Sydney Bulter, of Waukee, Emma Konrad, of Liberty Center, Sadie Breyfogle, of Ames, Gracelynn Anderson, of Baldwin-Patterson and Lila Konrad, of Liberty Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE Golden K Kiwanis Stashes the Trash
Ten members of Ames Golden K volunteered for the Ames Annual Stash The Trash event on April 6. Brookside Park was assigned to Golden K for trash removal. Participating Golden K members were, 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
Gerri Bugg and Jack Winkler, left, receive special recognition for their 15-year membership in the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club from club Secretary Don Beitz and Club President Lynn Pottoff, right. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Bugg, Winkler receive special recognition from Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club Gerri Bugg and Jack Winkler recently received special recognition for their 15-year membership in the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club. Through the years, they have contributed to the club’s service in many ways. Twice Bugg was voted the club’s Kiwanian of the Year as well as club president.
She also has served as a board member for three years. In 2013, Bugg was elected lieutenant governor of the NebraskaIowa District, and is currently on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska-Iowa District Foundation. Winkler has also served as club president, board member
for six years, and was honored as Kiwanian of the Year last year. He has been active as a mentor with the Cyclone Country AKTION Club among many other club activities. The couple was invited to join the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club by the late former member Ralph Farrar.
Brendan Taylor accepts awards from WHO Radio Public Relations and in the SAE/Ag Ed public relations sponsored by Farm Bureau. Roland-Story received recognition as the fourth-place chapter in the state for these activities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA receives award for public relations The Roland-Story FFA chapter was recognized twice at the 90th State FFA Convention for the work they do in publicizing the work of students in the total program
involving classroom activities, SAE project work and in the FFA organization. Accepting the awards from WHO Radio Public Relations and in the SAE/Ag Ed
public relations sponsored by Farm Bureau was Brendan Taylor. Roland-Story received recognition as the fourth-place chapter in the state for these activities.
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Troop 140 Life Scout Drew Schindel, center, receives the Dave Slater Achievement Award from Assistant Scoutmaster Chuck Biskner, left, and Assistant Scoutmaster Steve Pendry. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Troop 140 Committee Chair Steve Schallehn, center, receives the Dave Slater Achievement Award from Assistant Scoutmaster Steve Pendry, left, and Assistant Scoutmaster Chuck Biskner. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Schindel, Schallehn receive Boy Scout awards Boy Scout Troop 140 of Ames recently presented the Dave Slater Achievement
Award to Life Scout Drew Schindel and Troop Committee Chair Steve Schallehn
at its Court of Honor on April 29. Drew is the son of Amy and Karl Schindel, of Ames, and is fi nishing his freshman year at Ames High School. Steve has been committee chair for the past two years and works as an IT senior systems analyst for Iowa State University. The award is given
in memory of Dave Slater, Assistant Scoutmaster of the troop from 1987-95, who was instrumental in building Troop 140 in its early years. He was a role model to Scouts and leaders alike. Dave passed away in 1996. The award has been given ever since to scouts and adults alike when
worthy recipients are identified. The award recognizes exemplary leadership and participation in all areas of the troop’s program. Drew was recognized for his contributions above and beyond what is expected of a scout and the personal growth he has exhibited during his time in the Troop.
Steve was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the troop and leadership on the troop committee. Troop 140 has been operating continuously since 1986 and is chartered by Bethesda Lutheran Church. Since 1990, 87 boys from Troop 140 have achieved the rank of Eagle.
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Placement auditions for the 2019-20 season of the Ames Children’s Choir wll be conducted from May 13-30. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Members of P.E.O. Chapter NK present Kari Jurgenson, center, with the P.E.O. Scholar Award certificate. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Jurgenson selected for $15,000 Scholar Award from P.E.O. Sisterhood Kari Jurgenson, a Ph.D. student in math and STEM education and research at Iowa State University, is one of 150 doctoral students in the United States and Canada selected to receive a $15,000 Scholar Award from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She is sponsored by Chapter NK of Ames. Kari earned a master’s degree at the University of Missouri and has taught math in middle and high school before coming to ISU to pursue a doctoral degree. Kari grew up in
Minnesota and enjoys living in Ames as it is closer to home and family. The P.E.O. Scholar Award was established in 1991 to provide substantial merit-based awards for women in the United States and Canada who are pursuing a doctorallevel degree at an accredited college or university. Scholar Award recipients are a select group of women chosen for their high level of academic achievement and their potential for having a positive im-
pact on society. The P.E.O. Sisterhood, founded Jan. 21, 1869, at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, is a philanthropic educational organization dedicated to supporting higher education for women. There are approximately 6,000 local chapters in the United States and Canada with nearly a quarter of a million active members.
Placement auditions for Ames Children’s Choirs continue through May 30 Do you like to sing? Do you like to make music with friends? Placement Auditions for the 2019-2020 season of the Ames Children’s Choirs will be conducted from May 13-30. The program includes four choirs: Preparatory Choir, Chorale, and Concert Choir for boys and girls ages 7-18 with treble voices; singers for ages 1218 with mixed voices. The choirs perform a Holiday Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May in addition to numerous performances in central Iowa communities. For the placement audition, singers may
sing any song of choice but are welcome to audition without a prepared song. No previous experience or vocal training is required for participation in the choirs, only the ability to match pitch and maintain a melody. We are also looking for singers who demonstrate the desire and commitment to participate
in an excellent choral ensemble. A tuition fee will be assessed to cover the cost of facilities, instruction, music, and administration. Please contact info@ ameschildrenschoirs. org or (515) 290-1422 to receive more information about the program and/or to arrange for a specific audition time.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS continued from front an 11-year period, Nick Torrens’ third essay fi lm about China in the modern world is an exploration of the missing years, the years of the Cultural Revolution.
MAY 24 INDOOR FARMERS MARKET The Indoor Farmers’ Market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. every Sunday. Inside you’ll find baked goods, honey, popcorn, Pappardelle’s pasta, jams and jellies, Amish baskets and rugs, handmade textiles and more. Call (515) 232-7930 for additional information.
MAY 24 AMERICAN LEGION POPPY DAYS The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual Poppy Days Fund Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at various locations around Ames. All donations received are used to help local veterans and their families.
MAY 25 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Amnesty International will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, in the Ames Public Library Dale Ross Boardroom. 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, postage, and refreshments are provided. No dues. Contact info: (515) 290-5827, msand@isunet.net.
MAY 25 CENTRAL IOWA BARN DANCE The Central Iowa Barn Dance Association invites you to dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on May 25, at the CollegiateWesley Annex, 130 S. Sheldon Ave. in Ames. Our caller, Reid Miller, will introduce the figures and teach each dance before the music
begins. We will dance to live music by Circle Right, with Billy Kearney on fiddle, Paul Perkins on banjo, Tom Richards on guitar and mandolin, and Marty Miller on upright bass. Admission is $7, students $5. Free parking is available north of the Annex. For more information, contact Dan Treadway (515) 291-0857 or treadway@netins.net.
MAY 25 PLAY GAMES AMES All ages are welcome to Play Games Ames from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, in the Ames Public Library Auditorium. Play Games Ames is a fun and social environment for people to interact with others in the Ames community through friendly competition. Experienced board-gamers will be on hand to teach you how to play a wide variety of games.
MAY 26 AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 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 Legionsponsored community programs in the Ames area.
MAY 27 AMERICAN LEGION LUNCH American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 will host a lunch at 11 a.m. on May 27, after the Memorial Day ceremony, at 1331 Sixth St., Nevada. Spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread for a free-will donation. There will also be Quilt of Valor presentations that day after the meal.
MAY 27 MEMORIAL DAY LUNCHEON The annual Memorial Day Luncheon will be served from 11 to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 27, at Salem Lutheran Church in Roland following the cemetery observance. The dinner includes beef burgers, beans, chips, pie and drink. Free-will donations. Carryouts are available. All are welcome.
MAY 28 COMPUTER BASICS Come to Ames Public Library for a free class on computer basics at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, in the PEO room. This week’s class will be about free office software. Classes are about two hours long. Computers are provided. You can guarantee your spot in a specific class by pre-registering at the library’s adult services desk or by calling (515) 239-5646 and pressing 4.
MAY 29 AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 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.
MAY 30 REAL ESTATE PARTY The Gale and Ryan Gehling Real Estate
Team, Keller Williams Ames, is hosting its annual party in the park from 4 to 7 p.m. on May 30, in Northridge Heights Park, Ames. Invite your friends for free Kona Ice, face painting, balloon sculptures, BD Photo Booth, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, fun summer prizes and much more. This year, we are supporting the Emergency Residence Project and asking guests to bring new items such as full-sized shampoo, conditioner and lotion, plus laundry detergent, dryer sheets, paper towels, bandages, disposable razors, nail clippers, lip balm, can openers and grocery gift cards.
MAY 30 CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Childbirth education will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 30 and June 6 at the Boone County Hospital fourthfloor board room. Covered topics are childbirth preparation, infant care and breastfeeding. Snacks provided. To register, call the Family Birth Center, (515) 433-8400.
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Franklin Happy-Go-Luckies spring service project On May 5, the Franklin Happy-Go-Luckies worked on their annual service project for the Aspen House in Ames. Every year, the club plants and weeds the flowerbeds around the outside of the house. Additionally, the 4-Hers plant tomato plants that allow the Aspen House guests to enjoy fresh tomatos during the summer. Flower planted included an assortment of petunias, marigolds, Gerbera Daisies. After planting, the volunteers weeded the rock beds around the Aspen House. Finally, when the volunteers
were done, they all enjoyed Klondike Bars as a treat. After working at the Aspen House, the group met the rest of the Franklin Happy-GoLuckies at the Gilbert Elementary School where they held a short business meeting. They discussed old business and new business coming up. Members were reminded of the upcoming deadline to register their livestock for the Story County Fair. Respectfully submitted by Travis Goff, Reporter for the Franklin Happy-Go-Luckies
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