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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 31

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: The NAMI Connections peer support group will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m, on Thursday, May 31, 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 31

PARTY IN THE PARK: The Gale and Ryan Gehling Real Estate Team will host a Ames Miracle Playground and Field fundraiser party from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, at Northridge Heights Park, 2901 Harrison Road. There will be free Kona Ice, face painting, balloon sculptures, photo booth, Silly Sally the Clown, princesses and more. Free-will donations will be collect to help fund the Ames Miracle Playground and Field.

JUNE 1

AMES ON THE HALF SHELL: Ames on the Half Shell kicks off another summer season with The Specialists performing from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 1, at Bandshell Park. Admission is $5 for those 12 and over. Macubana and At-Large Food food trucks will be present. All proceeds go to support Ames Jaycees’ community projects and events.

JUNE 1

SCANDINAVIAN DAYS: Story City’s Scandinavian Days will be from June 1 to 3. There will be a parade, talent show, beer garden, petting zoo, live music, 5K run/walk, craft show and more.

JUNE 1

ARTWALK: The annual ArtWalk will return to downtown Ames from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 1. It will showcasee more than 60 artists painters, jewelry makers, photographers, woodworkers, potters, sculptors, musicians, and much more.

JUNE 2

SUMMERFEST: Summerfest will be from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, on Welch Avenue in Campustown. From 3 to 7 p.m., there will be family-friendly activites with a root beer garden, face painting, balloons, petting zoo and more. For those over the age of 21, there will be a beer garden and live music until 9 p.m.

JUNE 2

DANCE RECITAL: The students of Beth Clarke and Nicole Romey Studio of Dance will present their spring dance recital, “Sparkle, Shine and Celebrate: The Goodbye Tour,” on June 2 and 3 at Ames City Auditorium. Performance times will be 2 p.m. for preschoolgrade 5 and 4:30 p.m., grades 6 to 12.

Tickets are available at the door.

JUNE 2

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Sheldahl United Methodist Church will host a bake and garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, at the church, Sixth and Hubbell Streets in Sheldahl. There will be goodies for the family, nuts, denim roads and more. There will be free bottled water and coffee.

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“9 to 5 The Musical” cast members Kris VerSteegt, Coral Thede and Katharine Bergman.

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‘9 to 5 The Musical’ completes ACTORS’ Season of Comedies The fi nale of ACTORS season of comedies is “9 to 5 The Musical”. The movie came out in 1980, and it has been a comedy favorite ever since. “9 to 5 The Musical” opens June 7 and runs for eight performances. Tickets and more details are available at actorsinc. org, at Ali Cakes in Downtown Ames, or at both Alpha Copies locations on East Lincoln Way and in West Ames.

“9 to 5 The Musical” follows the same plot as the movie.

Judy, Doralee, and Violet decide that they must get even with their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, bigot” boss: Franklin Hart.

Violet fantasizes about poisoning Hart, and when he falls and hits his head, she thinks she is at fault. That is where the story becomes outlandish and hysterical. The ladies decide to hold Hart as a prisoner and take over the company.

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“9 to 5 The Musical” cast members Donald Kom and A’ja Iyve.

The rest, shall we say, is a musical.

The show is directed by Kathy Norris, who is assisted

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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Calendar of Events Wednesday, May 30 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, May 31 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 to noon, Health Care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Friday, June 1 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Saturday, June 2 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, June 3 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, June 4

9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Tuesday, June 5 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Wednesday, June 6 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, June 7 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, June 8 9 a.m., Video exercise

12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, June 10 1:30 Duplicate Bridge Monday, June 11 9 a.m., Video exercise 10:15 a.m., Bus trip to Iowa Cubs game 1 p.m., Bethany Life-DR Tuesday, June 12 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 7 p.m., Monthly Dance at Moose Lodge 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Wednesday, June 13 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, June 14 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, June 15 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, June 17 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, June 18 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Movie – “Just Getting Started” Tuesday, June 19 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate

Bridge Wednesday, June 20 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., BUNCO 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, June 21 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, June 22 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, June 24 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, June 25 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bethany Life-DR

Tuesday, June 26 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 6:30 p.m., Duplicate ridge Wednesday, June 27 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop Thursday, June 28 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, June 29 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards

Lunch menus Wednesday, May 30: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, cauliflower, carrot sticks, raisins.

Thursday, May 31: Seasoned tilapia (alternative: herb chicken), wild rice, Oregon bean medley, garden lettuce salad, applesauce.

FrIday, June 1: Goulash, green beans, carrot sticks, mandarin oranges.

Monday, June 4: Cafe meatloaf, baked potato, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup, Tuesday, June 5: Pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, sliced carrots, apple-

sauce, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, June 6: Key West roast cod (alternative: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookie.

Thursday, June 7: Sliced ham, cut sweet potatoes, corn, garden lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup.

Friday, June 8: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garden lettuce salad, sugar free chocolate pudding, breadstick.

Monday, June 11: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, sliced carrots, peaches, pound cake.

Tuesday, June 12:

Baked tilapia, baked potato, corn, mandarin oranges, chocolate pudding.

Wednesday, June 13: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits, birthday treat.

Thursday, June 14: Macaroni and cheese, sliced carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup.

Friday, June 15: Sloppy Joe on bun, cut sweet potatoes, Oregon bean medley, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie.

Monday, June 18: Sweet and sour

chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad with tomato, applesauce.

Tuesday, June 19: Goulash, peas, sliced carrots, peach fruit cup.

Wednesday, June 20: Barbecue pork on bun, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges.

Thursday, June 21: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, California-blend vegetables, pear fruit cup, raisins.

Friday, June 22: Key West cod (alternative: grilled chicken breast), mashed potatoes, stewed

tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie.

Monday, June 25: Baked tilapia with Dijon glaze, (alternative: seasoned chicken breast), whipped potatoes, California blend vegetables, fresh carrot sticks, pear fruit cup.

Tuesday, June 26: Beef pot roast, diced potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garden lettuce salad, peanut butter cookie.

Wednesday, June 27: Chicken with Dijon sauce, cut sweet potatoes, green beans, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges.

Thursday, June 28: Hamburger on bun with tomato, lettuce and onion, mixed vegetable blend, deli potato salad, mixed fruit cup.

Friday, June 29: 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.

Gilbert welding students learn careers

Students from the Gilbert ag class toured Sargent Metal Fab with Mr. Mike Weisshaar to lear about modern skills, employment criteria and the needed labor force for design and fabrication of structures to support the grain and processing industries. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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The group of people that participated in the 5K run/walk.

ISU Circle K Kiwanis benefits Children’s Miracle League The ISU Circle K Kiwanis group held a 5K run/walk on April 28 at Ada Hayden Park and raised more than $650 to benefit Chil-

dren’s Miracle League.

The event attracted more than 55 participants and boosted the ISU student group’s total for the year to

$2,000.

Circle K is a branch of Kiwanis International and is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Ames.

Event organizers and supporters are front row, from left, Kiwanis president Cynthia Gaunt, Circle K faculty adviser and Kiwanian Steve Sapp and event guest Jenna McCarthy; back row, from left, Circle K faculty adviser and Kiwanian Ted MacDonald, Circle K organizers James Bragdon, Taylor Barnard, Courtney Beringet and Sara Weyer.

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Mikayla Jones, of Huxley, left in both photos, received two awards from the University of Minnesota Crookston last month.

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Huxley’s Mikayla Jones recognized during Student Awards Ceremony at University of Minnesota Crookston Student achievement at University of Minnesota Crookston was recognized during the annual awards celebration in April.

The program highlighted outstanding students in all departments and for volunteer service.

With the student awards, several faculty and staff members were recognized with awards voted on by

the student body.

Mikayla Jones, of Huxley, was recognized with the Outstanding Marketing Student Award and Outstanding Sport and Recreation Management Award The 2018 Man and Woman of the Year were announced as part of the annual student awards ceremony at the University of Minnesota Crookston.

Each student nominated by faculty and staff for the award is ranked in six cat-

egories: grade point average, honors, leadership, campus activities, community ser-

vice, and service on campus. Students are selected for Outstanding Student Achieve-

ment Awards and from them the Man and Woman of the Year are chosen.

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The Roland-Story FFA members who assisted with the sack lunch program and packaging the meals for the Little Norse Relays. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story FFA members wrapping and packaging hotdogs to be put into the sack lunches for the Little Norse Relays. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story FFA sponsors lunches for Little Norse Relays Roland-Story FFA members, under the direction of Committee Chair Maddy Arthur, recently planned and packaged 450 sack lunch meals free of charge for all elementary students, staff and associates for the Little Norse Relays, which were held at the school track.

Besides Maddy, there were 26 other FFA members who worked on the project: Allison Wuebker, Blake Lebeck, Brendan Taylor, Maddy Stevenson, Aaron Seydell, Nick Stole, Sam Skaar, Dylan Kahl, McKenna Mohr, Megan Greenfield, Levi Origer, Caden Sporleder, Nathan Faga, Olivia Heitoff, Jon Sansgaard,

Amanda Hofsommer, Caitlin Hocraffer, Reagan Schmitz, Josie Thomas, Bayley Lyman, Anna Peach, Jessica Haskin, Malachi Harestad, Wyatt Origer Kade Faga and Grant Berends.

Sponsorship for the meals came from donations from various community businesses, including Roland Kiwanis, Eby, Inc, American Packaging, Prairie Brand Seeds, Central Iowa Mutual, GNB Banks, MBS Genetics, Reliance State Bank, Oakland Corp and the Roland-Story FFA. According to Brad Taylor, FFA Advisor, “This was an activity that began 11 years ago and is one that

shows how a small group of dedicated students can work together in a collaborative effort to accomplish a beneficial end result. We know that the parents and staff at the elementary are very appreciative of the donations from area businesses and the support that patrons show on behalf of our elementary students.”

In addition, several students from the ag business class ran a concessions stand at the football field to raise money for next year’s sack lunch meals.

They included Grant Berends, Wyatt Origer, Kade Faga and Malachi Harestad.

Ag business class members who worked at the concessions stand for the Little Norse Relays included Grant Berends, Wyatt Origer, Kade Faga and Malachi Harestad.

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Arcadia Lodge Worshipful Master Eduardo Casas, $1,000 scholarship winners Thomas Doyle and Kally Billings (both from Gilbert High School), $2,000 Grand Lodge Scholarship winner Merrina Lan (Ames High School), and representing Teacher of the Year Aaron Thomas (who was coaching a track meet) is his wife Jenni Thomas and daughter Anna Thomas. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Arcadia Lodge No. 249 Masonic education dinner Arcadia Masonic Lodge No. 249 held its annual education dinner and scholarship presentations on May 10.

The evening started with welcoming all attendees by Eduardo Casas, master of the lodge, followed by an excellent dinner.

After dinner, Eric Hoiberg gave an excellent presentation regarding the historical perspective of social change in Iowa.

Arcadia Lodge No. 249 awarded two $1,000 scholarships, one to Thomas J. Doyle and the other to Kally A. Billings, both from

Gilbert High School.

The Grand Lodge of Iowa awarded one $2,000 Scholarship to Merrina Lan from Ames High School.

In addition, Arcadia Lodge No. 249 named Aaron Thomas, Gilbert Middle School, as Teacher of the Year for the lodge.

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PEOPLE Andrea Schwartz, of Story City, graduated from Cedarville University with a degree in molecular and cellular biology.

Shelby E. Petersen, of Huxley, graduated from Morningside Col-

lege with a Bachelor of Science degree in biopsychology and biology.

Sara Bentley, of Ames, graduated from University of University of Wisconsin-Milwaulke with a Bachelor of

Business Administration degree.

Mary Elizabeth Halbur, of Ames, graduated from University of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Master of Science degree.

Elisa Phipps, left, Dentistry at Somerset manager of patient relations and Samantha Boyd, United Way of Story County representative. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Dentistry At Somerset provides $1,000, 7,200 pounds of food for Story County children For the third year, Dentistry At Somerset was a drop-off location for the Live United Food Drive, organized by the United Way of Story County. The annual Live United Food Drive takes place in the beginning of summer, just before schools are let out.

The event strives to combat hunger in our local communities by providing food for school-aged children during summer vacation.

One in four children in Story County receive free or reduced school lunches.

Through the Food Bank of Iowa, the

United Way of Story County can buy 180 pounds of food for every $25 donation.

Dentistry At Somerset put an emphasis on raising monetary donations this year to maximize their impact.

Dentistry At Somerset set a goal to raise $1,000 between April 23 and May 4 , which would provide 7,200 pounds of food for children in the community who are in need this summer.

On May 3, Dentistry At Somerset reached the $1,000 goal, along with collected food and non-food items.

This wouldn’t be

possible without the patients and members of the community who supported the effort and made generous contributions.

Thanks to our Story County United Way, our children won’t have to play in the summer sun on an empty stomach. Next year, Dentistry At Somerset will participate in the 11 th annual Live United Food Drive.

After achieving their $1,000 goal this year, they feel confident in raising the bar in 2019.

Mark Steffen, a junior at Gilbert High School, recently shared a research paper at the Iowa Youth Institute on April 30 at Iowa State University. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Gilbert ag ed student to Iowa Youth Institute Mark Steffen, a junior at Gilbert High School, recently shared a research paper at the Iowa Youth Institute held on April 30 at Iowa State University.

Steffen shared research on the lack of appropriate infrastructure and

transportation for the regions of Brazil that are undergoing increasing agricultural practices. Not only problems identified, but solutions were challenged by a panel of experts and other students across the state that could provide opportuni-

ties for the affected regions.

Mark looks forward to sharing his experience with other Gilbert students, and will provide his FFA Officer team with suggested school projects that he brought back from the Institute.

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Brendan Taylor helped with the planting of the 150 hills of potato’s after the garden spot was laid out. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story FFA Community Garden Roland-Story agriculture education students and FFA members have again undertaken running a community garden for the fifth year with the produce being donated to local food pantrys in Story City, Roland and Ames.

This is a student

run enterprise in cooperation with WindField Solutions and Land O’Lakes, Inc. The garden is located on WinField Solutions property and the FFA chapter has received donations from Land O’Lakes and Tractor Supply Company

which have allowed them to purchase seeds, plants and other needed materials.

Last year, the garden provided nearly 12,000 pounds of produce which was all donated between the three food pantrys.

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Ames High School String Quartet, from left, Irina Pogorielko, first violin; Jenny Kim, second violin; Janelle Maldonado, viola; and Grace Kim, cello. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Dancenter Dancers current season’s competition winners.

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Robert Thomas Dancenter to hold recital expo June 9 The Robert Thomas Dancenter will hold its Expo recital on Saturday, June 9 at Stephens Auditorium.

Recital times are 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. Admission is free.

No two performances will be alike. There will be ballet, tap, jazz, irish, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, creative movement, parent/ child, stage and screen (musical theater)—there is something for everyone.

Dancers of all ages will be performing.

The Iowa Youth

Ballet will be offering a story ballet, “The Fairy Doll.” Act 1 will be performed during the 2:30 p.m. show, and Act 2 during the 7 p.m. show.

The Children’s Show this year is “Beauty and the Beast.” Act 1 of this production will be performed at the 10 a.m. show, and Act 2 during the 2:30 p.m. show.

The Dancenter Dancers current season’s competition winners will be on display. The exciting Irish Performance Team will showcase their season, too.

The Dancenter is also offering several summer classes. If interested, please check out our website (www. rtdance.com) or email the studio at: info@ rtdance.com. Fall registration is also open, and we are pleased to announce that our Children’s Production for our 2019 Expo recital will be Disney’s “Aladdin.” The Iowa Youth Ballet will perform Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird.”

Village Cooperative hosts AHS String Quartet The Ames High School String Quartet was featured as the monthly “Coffee Talk” evening program at Village Cooperative of Ames (VCA) on Tuesday, May 15. They performed a program of English music The audience heard “Air”

by Handel, “Allegro” by Vivaldi, and “English Fugue” by William Selby. Madrigal music and an English folk song completed the program.

The Quartet is a part of the AHS Orchestra directed by Mary Kay Polashek.

Arnold Schager, a VCA resident and

former school administrator, introduced the group, who then introduced themselves to the audience with a short bio. The quartet members represent all three grades at AHS. Most have played their instrument since early childhood. They plan

to continue learning and playing after high school.

The residents of VCA present mentioned how much they enjoyed the music and praised the students for their willingness to play for them Pie and ice cream completed the evening.

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the movie with lots of very different sets and scenes, she has enjoyed the challenge of adapting it to the ACTORS stage.

Julie Minot is providing music direction.

She is enjoying leading the music because the cast is wildly enthusiastic and very dedicated during vocal rehearsals.

She was immediately impressed by the strong vocals of Violet, Judy and Doralee.

The cast is led by two ACTORS favorites. Kris VerSteegt plays Violet and Donald Kom plays Franklin Hart. Kris most recently appeared in Forbidden Broadway

and had a leading role in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Don had the male lead in “The Cemetery Club” and played multiple roles in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.”

Coral Thede and Katharine Bergman make their ACTORS debut as Doralee and Judy. The large ensemble backing the leads is a mix of veterans and people new to the ACTORS stage.

Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau is providing light hors d’oeuvres before every show of “9 to 5.”

The audience is encouraged to come early, enjoy the snacks and take the opportunity to get an Early Bird Season

Flex Pass Tickets and BRAVO membership for Season 63.

The Early Bird price is available ONLY at performances of “9 to 5,” so get your tickets when you attend the show.

Buying tickets is easy. You may purchase tickets on our website at www.actorsinc.org, or you may purchase them from Ali Cakes located at 300 Main Street here in Ames.

ACTORS has a new box office in both Alpha Copies locations: 512 East Lincoln Way and 3615 Lincoln Way. If you have any questions, please contact us at (515) 292-2073 or email info@actorsinc. org.

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JUNE 4

AMES WOMAN’S CLUB: Ames Woman’s Club will play bridge from 1 to 3:30 p.m. starting on Monday, June 4, and every Monday this summer through Aug. 27, at the Clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave. The sessions are open to all.

Roland-Story food science students Nick Bell, Lindsey Larson, Taylor Blythe, Aaron Seydell and Killian Erickson grilled hamburgers for the entire high school one day for lunch. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story food science class grills for high school Roland-Story food science class members Nick Bell, Lindsey Larson, Taylor Blythe, Aaron Seydell and Killian Erickson recently began studying a new unit in class about meats.

One of their activities involved them grilling hamburgers for the entire high school one day for lunch.

According to Brad Taylor, food science instructor, “This is one of the service

projects the we decided upon to do recently in class. The purpose of the activity was to learn new skill sets in the preparation of meats by various methods, one of which is grilling.”

JUNE 6

NAMI BASICS: NAMI Basics is a free, six-session educational program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents taught by trained parents/caregivers who have lived similar experiences with their own children. It will run until July 18. Call NAMICI (515) 292-9400 to register.

JUNE 6

BLOOD DRIVE: The Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, at St Thom-

as Aquinas, 2210 Lincoln Way. The public is asked to schedule an appointment to help ensure hospitals and patients have the blood they need this summer.

Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

JUNE 8

EVENiNG EXPLORATION: Expore McFarland Park after dark with a family-friendly hour and half hike starting at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, June 8. Follow park staff on a journey to understand just what it takes to be a creature of the night. If you wish to bring a fl ashlight, please cover it with red tissue paper. Please no light up shoes, strollers or wagons.

This program is free but space is limited. Registration is required by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, on storycountyiowa.gov.